Passerine

Name: Passerine
Address: 36 East 20th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.6

Flatiron · New American

36 East 20th Street, New York, NY, 10003Directions

4.6261 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's innovative Indian-inspired tasting menu, featuring flavorful dishes like Jackfruit Ghee Roast, Scallion Uttapam, and Pistachio Crémeux, with many vegetarian and gluten-free options. They also highlight the beautiful, warm, and intimate atmosphere, along with the attentive and knowledgeable staff. Guests mention the cocktails are well-crafted and the overall experience feels special and memorable.

Modern Indian and New American cooking with strong Friday and Saturday Blackbird activity.

Passerine is a $$$$ New American restaurant in Flatiron, New York. It has logged 5,612 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Passerine delivers refined execution on Indian-inspired dishes that lean experimental over classic. The kitchen performs consistently, even when plates diverge from expected Indian profiles.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

Passerine offers a contemporary approach to Indian and New American cuisine in Flatiron. The menu blends these influences into balanced, if not always intensely traditional, flavors. Execution generally stands out, even when dishes stray from expected Indian profiles. The restaurant logs consistent activity, with particular popularity on Friday and Saturday nights.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Fast facts

Passerine has 5,612 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
Google reviewers rate it 4.5 from 297 reviews.
One review frames it as ideal for family dinner or a special celebration.
Reviewers call out the breads, including garlic naan and malabar parottas.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Passerine has logged 5,612 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday driving the most activity.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

Expect modern interpretation of Indian flavors, not strictly authentic preparations.
Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays.
Breads served with courses.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Activity237

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Flynet check ins

5,612

Neighborhood

Flatiron

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 9 Flatiron spots this month

vs neighborhood median

24.1× the Flatiron median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 9 Flatiron spots.

Last 30 days

237 check ins

−19% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

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Inside Passerine

The experience

Passerine delivers refined execution on Indian-inspired dishes that lean experimental over classic. The kitchen performs consistently, even when plates diverge from expected Indian profiles.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.6

261 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Passerine?

Passerine has logged 5,612 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Passerine busiest?

Passerine is busiest on Tuesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Passerine serve?

Passerine serves New American and Indian cuisine.

How expensive is Passerine?

Passerine is in the $$$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Passerine?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Passerine in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.