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1 Darbar
Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant & lounge. Highly Zagat rated, 1 Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambiance and service. A lavish $10.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes served everyday. Dinner from $10 and up. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(19)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- good for groups(14)
- romantic(14)
- special occasion(14)
- great for lunch(10)
1 Darbar Reviews List
Review 1 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great value, well prepared food, great selection.....can't go wrong"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 2 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, good service, moderate
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food, good service, moderate prices."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 3 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very pleased
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good, Indian fine dining. We will return."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 4 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Staff was very friendly and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was great. Loved the chicken house special. Would definitely go there again"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good restaurant, but not good food.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Indian food, and sadly I feel this wasn't the best Indian food I've had, not really close. It's a shame too because everything else was great. The restaurant itself is lovely, the staff were highly attentive, service very good, it was just the food that was lacking. If you just want indian food and don't eat if often (so you've no high bench mark) then this is a good place to go. It ticks all the boxes, except the food...."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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Review 6 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time Darbar Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my first time dining at Darbar and the food was so fantastic, I took a lunch box to go...well worth every penny."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food makes you forget
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food makes you forget the laid back customer service. They would rather you settle for the buffet but fight for the menu food! Especially the Lamb Chops Tandoori."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
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Review 8 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great food, great service, highly recommended!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
favorite for Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My apt is right near a huge Indian restaurant neighborhood but I still prefer to go to Darbar, which has MUCH nicer decor, is MUCH more relaxing, has MUCH more courteous service than most, and yes the food is reliably good. Have brought various people here and they are all happy. Always look forward to Darbar."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went there on a first date and it was a rewarding experience. The food was excellent and the waiters were very attentive to our needs. Service was excellent. Was a bit quiet for a Saturday night but definitely the place to be for a romantic date."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The wait staff is very attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The wait staff is very attentive and jolly. The food is outstanding, and the wait staff made excellent wine recommendations. I brought a friend from out of town for her first visit to Darbar and she was delighted with the food, service and ambiance. The restaurant staff never rushes you, and you are always treated as if you are visiting their home. I go back regularly."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is great and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is great and service is better... Excellent!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
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Review 13 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good food, excellent service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Felt like authentic Indian food. Service was quite attentive. Food was pretty good and the portions were the perfect size: not too much and not too little."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Tandoori Chicken I've
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Tandoori Chicken I've ever had - food was delicious and service was great. Would definitely go again!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
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Review 15 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for valentines night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for valentines night dinner and it was lovely, food was good and so was the service. No complaints."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 16 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was there on a sunday night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was there on a sunday night and it wasn't too busy. Good food and terrific service."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great meal with even better
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great meal with even better service. So very nice here. Go you will not be disappointed."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
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Review 18 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice selection for Restaurant week. Appetizers and desserts were outstanding. I was expecting much higher entree prices for the regular menu. Very reasonable for very good food."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AMAZING! MY NEW FAVORITE INDIAN
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"AMAZING! MY NEW FAVORITE INDIAN FOOD!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for 1 Darbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
warm reception on a cold night.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had reservations on what turned out to be a wintry, snowy night. We were gien the options of eating upstairs or down (the bar); opted for upstairs. Nice ambiance - exposed brick , subdued lighting, subtle decor. Drinks were excellent ( martini and mango lassi). Mulligitawny soup one of the best I've had. Very long wait for entrees(tandoori chicken, sagwalla chicken). We did complain about the wait and were told the tandoori dish takes longer. Unfortunately, we weren't told this until the enrees arrived. Both,however were excellent; well above average, as was the garlic naan. We said we were too full for desert. Nevertheless we were brought a bowl of superb rice pudding - on the house as an apology for the long wait. Nice touch!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 1 Darbar
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate