Exceptional North Indian cuisine - think 'Nanima-worthy' lamb biryani & 'out of this world' chicken khorma. Posh ambiance, superb service.
Experience the refined flavors of North Indian cuisine at this Manhattan gem, where classic dishes are executed with exceptional skill. From the intensely flavorful Bhuna Goat to the standout Baingan Bharta, every bite is a testament to quality ingredients and expert preparation. Don't miss the critically acclaimed lamb biryani and perfectly cooked naan for a truly memorable meal.
This restaurant offers a refined take on North Indian cuisine, with many dishes receiving high praise. Standouts include the Bhuna Goat, Baingan Bharta (called one of the best ever had), lamb biryani, chicken khorma, and naan. Lemon rice and Gulaab Jamun are also highlighted as excellent. Some customers note that prices are about 1.5 times higher than at other Indian restaurants.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Bhuna Goat, Baingan Bharta, lamb biryani, chicken khorma, naan, lemon rice, and Gulaab Jamun."
Customers rave about the delicious food and excellent service, describing it as a refreshing and top-tier experience. While generally praised, some find the prices to be higher than average.
Important Note
Some users note that the prices might be higher than at other Indian restaurants.
"The commenter recommended Cloves as a solid neighborhood restaurant, highlighting the amazing and friendly servers."
Positive"This commenter suggested Cloves on Madison/27th was really good, noting that it was full on a random weekday."
Positive"This user expressed interest in trying Cloves as it's near their office."
Positive"Cloves is recommended as an option if willing to travel a bit uptown."
Positive"This user recently discovered Cloves in the Flatiron area and recommends it."
Positive"This commenter enthusiastically recommends Cloves Indian Cuisine, mentioning they visited twice and enjoyed the chicken khorma, biryani, naan, and lemon rice. They plan to return on their next visit to NY."
Positive"The original poster found Cloves Indian Cuisine to look excellent and bookmarked it for future consideration."
Positive"Additionally states that the naan at Cloves Indian Cuisine is exceptional."
Positive"Highly recommends Cloves Indian Cuisine for excellent food, great ambiance, and amazing service. They miss it daily after being back home and suggest aloo tikki for appetizers, biryanis, lemon rice, chicken khorma for mains, and gulab jamun with black tea for dessert."
Positive"This user excitedly agrees with the recommendation for Cloves, stating they also just wrote about it."
Positive"If you want curries, this user recommends Tamarind or Cloves."
Positive"This user confirms that Cloves is really good, emphasizing that the service is top-tier, unlike Dhamaka."
Positive"This user expressed surprise and thanks upon hearing about Cloves, as it wasn't previously on their radar."
Positive"This user highly recommends Cloves, praising its lamb biryani, jeera aloo, chicken khorma, and lemon rice as outstanding. They also enjoyed the naan and Gulaab Jamun, highlighting the posh ambiance and superb service during a recent NYC visit."
Positive"This user humorously commented that the management team of Cloves forgot to sign their review."
Negative"The user found the food delicious and plans to return before leaving New York."
Positive"The user provided neighborhood context, stating that the restaurant's location is Gramercy or NoMad, not Chelsea. They also shared historical information about the area being known as 'Curry Hill' due to a high concentration of Indian restaurants."
Neutral"The user noted that the prices at this restaurant are about 1.5 times higher than other Indian restaurants they frequent."
Negative"This user humorously suggested that the positive review seemed to be written by the management team of Cloves."
Negative"The user posed a question about the experience of owning the restaurant."
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