"The food is very good and the restaurant is comfortable and quiet - a hard find in NYC. This is the only Indian restaurant that I have been too where rice and condiments are additional charges. This is not an inexpensive restaurant and that makes it seem like your being nickle and domed. That being said, I always enjoy eating at Sapphire and have brought many people here."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Not too crazy about trying to be seated at a crowded spot with the restaurant literally I empty everywhere else. But, the food is excellent.
This is my second time there. Both times the food was well cooked, with the one exception of the nan which was a bit colder and harder and older than it should have been. The service is ok- not too good and not too bad. The atmosphere is pleasant. Oh, and what the heck is this with paying extra for rice? This is an Indian restaurant. Just increase the price of the entree for gods sake. Geez!
Give it a shot. You may like it."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Sapphire's lunch is a great bargain in the Columbus Circle-Lincoln Center area. On repeated enjoyable visits the buffet has proven fresh, varied, and plentiful. Service is attentive and discrete, and you can actually carry on a normal conversation."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Booked Sapphire pre Lincoln Center show. Staff a little harried. Tandoori chicken spicy & moist, delightful mango Margahrita& tasty rice & ma'am. My friend enjoyed a vegetarian dish, commenting on her light spicy yet not hot dish! Will visit again."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Walking distance to the Metropolitan Opera. Food & ambiance were exceptionally good, and it is inexpensive relative to the other nearby restaurants. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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"It is always a joy to invite a friend to this Indian Restaurant. The good news is not only the quality of the food, but also the quietness which gives patrons to talk and discuss."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We went to Sapphire for Saturday lunch and found that they offered a buffet. There was a wide variety of excellently prepared foods. We really enjoyed it.
There was also a celebration of 25 people taking place. Despite the size of the group, the noise level was still low and the service excellent."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"We ate here because we couldn't get a reservation at our preferred restaurant. The location is perfect for the Lincoln Center area. The service was excellent. The food was excellently seasoned. The drinks were delicious. I liked it so much that I'm going back for lunch with another friend tomorrow."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I had only been to Sapphire for lunch. Took an out of town guest for dinner this time and was very pleased by the service, the food and the setting. Will definitely return."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"They have a very good buffet every day, but Sunday for lunch. It is well priced {15.00} and offers a very good selection of food. I have been there many, many times, and always have been satisfied."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Had reservations before a show at the Beacon Theatre. Our party of 4 included a vegetarian and there was something for everyone. We all shared appetizers and our entrees were wonderfully seasoned and delectable. The service was friendly and impeccable. we were in from out of town and will be back next time we are in the city."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"First time at Sapphire for lunch. Buffet was varied, plentiful, delicious. A friend who was wary about spiciness was completely won over. Service always gracious in this ever lovely setting. And the modest price made the entire experience especially delightfful."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Long time upper west sider, 1st. time dining at Sapphire. The waiter was very helpful in his suggestions and the food was well prepared and quite good. Sevice was outstanding. Will highly recommend to friends and neighbors."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Okay food, not as good as it was two years ago. Service is over bearing and one gets the feeling of being pushed out so the next seating can start. So if you are in a rush it is a good choice. If you want to dine and relax, not so much"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
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"A reliable, delicious Indian food treat in an elegant setting with attentive service where you can actually have a conversation -- and the prices are very fair!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Great choice pre-Lincoln Center. Many menu choices, and all dishes were generous and tasty. (I would skip the lamb naan next time (would get meatless), and we didn't need the dipping sauce recommended by the waiter.) Chicken tikka masala was very good, and spinach dish was also yummy. No rice included, but you have to order it!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
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"Reliable and reasonably priced food. The lamb dishes are well seasoned with tender cubes of lamb. The garden salad is quite basic with a non-decript dressing. Our waiter was very pleasant which is not always the case."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
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"Waiters failed to bring out condiments. No sooner were drinks served that a waiter arrived asking for our order. We asked to savor drinks for a few minutes; but three more waiters arrived asking for the order."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
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"After we completed our entrees and our plates were cleared, we tried for almost 10 minutes to find our waiter to order coffee. When we finished our coffee, we tried for another 10 minutes to get our check, but the waiter was nowhere to be found. We finally had to summon the manager to get our check so we would not be late for a performance. This is unacceptable. It's a shame, because the food was quite good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2002
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"Sapphire is a very competent Indian restaurant that is an easy walk to Lincoln Center. So if you like Indian food and need to make a curtain at the Met, it's a perfect dining choice. As Indian food goes, it's definitely a cut above. I've given it only 3 stars because it's not terribly inspired. You won't find anything all that different on this menu. But what they do, they do very well. Ambiance-wise, it's not going to win any cutting edge design awards so if you're looking for hip, trendy, inspired, this is not your place. But again, it's very comfortable and very quiet."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Big brunch buffer would suit many at this gourment Indian place opposite Time Warner, but we found the a la carte specialties, particularly the baby eggplant, to be just fine for a wonderful mid day meal. A bit pricey but elegance and good service are a cut above."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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"We felt the food was excellent and had a good variety. We enjoy spices but the selction may not be good for customers who are picky and don't enjoy or tolerate spicy food. Mostly vegetable based dishes which we like.
Although the outside of the restaurant wasn't that appealing the inside was attractive. Tableclothes and comfortable seating. Open and tables not too close. I didn't llike the paper table cover over the cloth."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"If you are looking for an Indian restaurant that covers the gamete. check it out. Waiters give you time to decide & explain your choices. They do not pressure you. Sharing is encouraged & there are lovely Indian breads that can act as your appetizer."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Terrific, inventive Indian food, many surprising, delightful choices. The waiters are attentive and knowledgeable. Great location - Columbus Circle - for Lincoln Center, films, and shops. We will be back, again and again."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Upon checking in we were told that we were a half hour late for our 8:30pm reservations. Not even a hello or welcome! Wow, I thought; that is really rude. it was 8:50pm and we were detained by the symphony performance at Lincoln center. It wasn't half an hour and there were plenty of space available in the restaurant. No one should be treated like that. i nearly walkes right back out the door but my froend really wanted Indian. Another party was going on across from our table and a small child was loud and unruly. TheFood was average and the service was ok. Not a fantastic night."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic
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"I've been eating here for the past two years. The quality is absolutely consistent. The ingredients are always fresh, the preparation outstanding and the service caring and attentive. The atmosphere is comfortable and cordial, a place that is good to return to. They have the concept figured out at Sapphire and they deliver with delicious results. Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Dinner was delicious once again. Food is always well prepared and flavorful. The sauces especially are scrumptious! Service is very helpful, professional and un-intrusive. Always a good choice before any event at Lincoln Center or anytime."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We stopped in for a pre-concert dinner on a Saturday evening. We were seated promptly. The service was very good, efficient and solicitous without being overbearing. We had notified the restaurant in advance that we needed to be at Lincoln Center for an 8PM concert start, so we had no trouble making it there in time and service was nicely paced. The food was very good. We shared a couple of appetizers (which came with two different dipping sauces, both of which were tasty), chose two different entrees (Ginger Chicken and Lamb Vindaloo--very spicy!) and two side orders, naan and basmati rice. Portions are big enough to share. Would recommend this place to others who enjoy good Indian food and good service."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"rudest staff in the city. they offered a wine special selection. an 18 year old mersault that was way over the hill. no apology. can a ny restaurant really exist ripping off their diners?"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2003
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"Tasty upscale Indian cuisine. Service was cordial and highly attentive until it came time to pay the check and head out for our 8PM curtain (along w/most of the other patrons). However, I'd be happy to return again and look forward to trying out other selections on their very extensive menu."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"We enjoyed the lunch buffet. Tandoori chicken was delicious, nice variety of well prepared vegetarian dishes, fresh naan, dessert. Service was attentive and setting attractive."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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