Revdict.

Patiala Indian Grill & Bar

Restaurant · 240 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States

4.8 on Google · 4,906 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 229 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

999 reviews examined

Google rating
4.8★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.7★

770 examined reviews

Flagged
23%

229 of 999

Coverage
20%

999 of 4,906 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this Indian restaurant offers flavorful, authentic dishes, a vibrant atmosphere, and attentive service. However, some patrons mention issues regarding pricing, mandatory minimum spend policies, and occasional rushed service.

+ Repeated strengths

Delicious and Authentic Food

Reviewers frequently praise the high quality, rich spices, and variety of dishes such as the biryani, butter chicken, and naan.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-02-22

The food here was incredible and the space is gorgeous. We came in on Valentine's day with a reservation, so we had no wait. It also seemed like they were sitting tables/groups with littles in the upstairs part of the restaurant away from t...

5★ · 2026-04-23

Food was phenomenal. Lamb pepper fry is a must. We asked Raj, our waiter, for recommendations and he picked the exact type of dish we were looking for and it did not disappoint - the royal lamb chops masala was such a unique dish. 10/10 wil...

Attentive and Friendly Service

Many guests highlight the helpful recommendations and welcoming demeanor of the waitstaff and bartenders.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-04-20

The food and the service were great. The service is amazing, our waiter Dalston was very good and kind! His recommendations were delicious and we had a great time :)

Beautiful Ambience

Reviewers often note the upscale, cozy, and well-decorated interior that provides a pleasant dining environment.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-03-05

The room is beautiful although the table and chairs not the most comfortable but none of this matters once you taste the food. WOW! The rich flavors and just right spice levels takes this restaurant to the top of my list of favorite restaur...

5★ · 2026-05-18

I had the best experience with my boyfriend on date night! Alston K. served us at the bar. Not only did he make the best cocktails, he was also an awesome server. The food was delicious, atmosphere sexy and classy, perfect for insta photo o...

− Repeated complaints

Minimum Spend and Pricing Policies

Several reviewers express frustration with mandatory minimum spend requirements per person, hidden or added gratuities, and overall high prices.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2026-04-06

It was my first time visiting there, Entered and got a table for 2 Waited for the server for approx. 10 minutes and we wanted to order a dinner platter that they don’t serve so we decided to go step by step with appetizer following by main...

1★ · 2026-07-07

This was one of the worse experiences ever. First and foremost this place is an extortion scheme. They have you pay before you even get seated, and a minimum spend per customer. Even then the food was at best below average. The same gravy w...

Loud Music

Multiple patrons report that the music inside the restaurant is excessively loud, making conversation difficult.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-03-05

I was late to dinner but the energy in the restaurant was high, bread was delicious and the saag was flavourful. Our servers were very attentive and Dalston took good care of us. A bit loud for my taste.

5★ · 2026-07-11

Excellent food. Some of the best Indian food I've had. The wait staff was quick and helpful. The restaurant is nice looking. Only complaint is the music is a little loud but we were able to talk okay.

Rushed Service

A few reviewers mention feeling hurried by staff to finish meals or vacate tables quickly.

2 supporting reviews

2★ · 2026-02-15

Was not a great experience. We walked in without a reservation and they said we had to finish in an hour, which was fair enough. But they started rushing us after about 10 minutes of our food arriving, and a whole 35-40 minutes before our h...

5★ · 2026-03-20

Excellent Indian food, fast service (at time too fast and rushed), and great atmosphere. Truly finger licking good food. The table next to us were raving to us about the Samosa Chaat! I like to judge North Indian restaurants by their Malai...

Good for

  • Authentic North Indian cuisine
  • Date nights and celebrations
  • Dietary needs (vegetarian and vegan options)

Avoid if

  • You prefer a quiet dining environment
  • You object to minimum spend policies or automatic gratuities
  • You want a casual meal without needing reservations
Summarized from 579 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-02-14 to 2026-07-15 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Feb ’264712
Mar ’2617841
Apr ’2623659
May ’2622045
Jun ’2617740
Jul ’2614132

Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • low activity account 229 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 229 flagged reviews.

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John Adekunle

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-14

The food was amazing and our server Sushant was the nicest, he really made me feel welcome.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Sureena Saharan

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-17

Amazing food and amazing service by Dalston. Highly recommend!!
low activity account suspicion 48
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sunny

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-19

Sushant was really sweet and attentive to us throughout our meal. We ordered a couple of appetizers and everything was delicious and came out quickly.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Mustang himalaya Lama

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-20

Sushant is best services and kind man
low activity account suspicion 48
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Michelle Saber

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-21

This is my favorite restaurant in NYV! Ask for Alston he’s the best!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Radha Krishnamoorthy

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-21

Excellent food. Service was very good. Dalston was amazing
low activity account suspicion 48
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Dara Orederu

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-21

Great ambiance & experience! Dalston was a great server!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Mohit Bhatnagar

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-22

Susan’s was an excellent server and showed great service and care during our dinner. Hope to visit again and highly recommend. Thank you!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Lelin kandel

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-24

One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Micah Hyman

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-25

alston was great !
low activity account suspicion 48

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