Patiala Indian Grill
Indian restaurant · 371 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 4,623 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 228 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 23%
- Coverage
- 22%
All reviews shown by Google
772 examined reviews
228 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,623 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this small, cozy Indian restaurant offers flavorful, authentic dishes and attentive service. However, many note that the dining room is very cramped and dimly lit, with frequent drafts from the entrance door.
+ Repeated strengths
Flavorful, Authentic Food
Reviewers frequently praise the depth of flavor, fresh preparation, and traditional taste of the dishes.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-22
Definitely recommend this place to All people craving for Indian food. Tarak is amazing, so humble and smiling person managing everything. Went to this branch of Patiala Indian Grill and gosh the food was just out of the world, added on to...
5★ · 2025-08-08
Amazing Food. Must try restaurant in NYC.
5★ · 2026-07-14
Daksh was a great server and food was amazing!
Garlic Naan and Breads
The freshly baked, crispy, and soft breads—particularly the garlic naan—receive repeated praise.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-24
Small place, but the welcome is very friendly. The food is simply fantastic. Every dish we ordered was excellent. A must-try if you're in New York!
5★ · 2026-06-26
I first tried Patiala in 6 months ago while working in New York and have not been able to get it off my mind. Soooo good. I'm finally back in town and better than I remember. The Dal Makhani, garlic cheese naan and samosas are seriously som...
Friendly Service
Many guests highlight the warm hospitality, helpful recommendations, and efficient service provided by the staff.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-04-28
The food is excellent. Just ask not to overdo the spicy food. The staff are very kind and friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect. The only downside of the restaurant is the constant opening and closing of the Riders who come in to get thei...
5★ · 2025-11-02
Amazing food, If you’re craving authentic North Indian flavors and perfectly charred tandoori dishes, this place is an absolute gem. Loved the service as well! :)
5★ · 2025-11-12
The food was delicious. I relied on the waiter's help to choose because I wasn't familiar with Indian cuisine. I had a lamb dish with naan bread that was delicious. I recommend it.
− Repeated complaints
Cramped Space and Limited Seating
Reviewers frequently mention that the dining area is extremely tiny and crowded, often leading to waits.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2025-04-21
The place is really congested. They really need to improve the seating. We were 2 people dining and they seated us in a very narrow space between 2 already occupied tables. The place is very tiny. Service was decent but the food was not goo...
5★ · 2026-03-11
The catering from this restaurant was on time, with beyond expectations food. They also gave us utensils, and boondi raita. Always order more, because everyone takes second helpings!
5★ · 2025-11-21
Excellent Indian restaurant in the heart of New York City. The dishes are exquisite, especially the naan. Very reasonable prices. Go early as there may be a line.
Automatic Gratuity and Minimum Spend
Several guests express frustration over mandatory spending minimums and auto-added service charges.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2026-07-09
⚠️ SHADY. Check your itemized receipt before paying. This restaurant automatically added 14% gratuity to my bill for a party of 2, then prompted me for an additional tip at checkout without ever showing me an itemized bill. I only saw the t...
Environment and Lighting Issues
The restaurant is described as very dimly lit, making it difficult to read menus, and cold when the door opens.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-04-28
The food is excellent. Just ask not to overdo the spicy food. The staff are very kind and friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect. The only downside of the restaurant is the constant opening and closing of the Riders who come in to get thei...
5★ · 2025-11-22
Really flavorful and delicious
1★ · 2026-03-06
Horrible!!! No light ..how am I supposed to see my food???? Depressing ambience ! People are breaking glasses and plates all over bc of it! Loud music , cannot hear people talking to each other !! This is not a club!!! Never coming back ..
Good for
- Authentic North Indian curries and biryani
- Quick casual meals or takeout
- Trying freshly baked naan
Avoid if
- You require spacious seating and a quiet atmosphere
- You prefer brightly lit dining spaces
- You dislike automatic gratuities or dining minimums
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Apr ’25 | 45 | 14 |
| May ’25 | 90 | 15 |
| Jun ’25 | 48 | 3 |
| Jul ’25 | 62 | 12 |
| Aug ’25 | 75 | 18 |
| Sep ’25 | 33 | 11 |
| Oct ’25 | 85 | 18 |
| Nov ’25 | 60 | 8 |
| Dec ’25 | 48 | 5 |
| Jan ’26 | 42 | 11 |
| Feb ’26 | 10 | 2 |
| Mar ’26 | 58 | 25 |
| Apr ’26 | 100 | 24 |
| May ’26 | 87 | 24 |
| Jun ’26 | 84 | 20 |
| Jul ’26 | 73 | 18 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 7 five-star reviews on 2025-09-13 vs avg 1.4/day; 7 five-star reviews on 2026-01-31 vs avg 1.2/day; 5 five-star reviews on 2026-03-16 vs avg 0.7/day; 9 five-star reviews on 2026-03-19 vs avg 1.1/day weight 1
- low activity account 212 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 228 flagged reviews.
Ramanathan Ayyappa Reddiar
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-09-13
Waiting time worth to eat
Anuradha Subash
1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-13
Food was very delicious and service was quick. Paneer and egg Biriyani was very flavorful. Overall a very good place for casual dining
Charmi Vaghasia
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-09-13
Freshly made curries, amazing appetizers and very welcoming staff!! Highly recommended! Quick service too
Ava Teasdale
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-31
Sam zfj
1 review
★★★★★
2026-03-16
Love the food and service!!
Kayla Toussaint
1 review
★★★★★
2026-03-16
Absolutely AMAZING food. Left so full and definitely will come back again!!!
Shounak Shailendra Chepe
1 review
★★★★★
2026-03-16
Corrie Waldrop
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-03-19
Atmosphere is very cozy, definitely on the smaller side but my friends and I didn’t mind at all. The food was SO good, we will all be dreaming about this meal for so long. Service was great and the staff was so nice and friendly!
Jack Fann
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-03-19
Susmit Sen
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-03-19
Food is amazing with funny waiters
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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