GupShup NYC - 4.3 rating - Modern Indian Dining in Gramercy

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: GupShup

Location + Full Address (with landmark):
115 E 18th Street, New York, NY 10003
Landmark: A short walk from Gramercy Park & Union Square

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan — Gramercy

Opening Year / Newly Opened: 2017

Cuisine Type: Modern Indian · Progressive Indian Plates

Dining Style: Bi-level dining · Lively brasserie · Vibrant bar scene

Price Range: Approx. Cost for Two: $80–$130

Special Offers / Deals: Global Dining Access (Amex) priority access
Seasonal prix-fixe offerings occasionally available

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: A stunning recreation of a 1970s Bombay mansion — maximalist, glamorous, and dripping with nostalgia. Think brass fixtures, antique mirrors, patterned tiles, chandeliers, Bollywood-era detailing, and eclectic decor that mirrors Bombay’s colorful energy.

Seating Capacity & Layout: Two-level dining room · Bar seating · Velvet booths · Communal tables

Lighting & Music Style: Warm golden lighting · Retro Indian & contemporary beats · High-energy atmosphere

Unique Design & Decor Highlights:

• Brass & gold accents

• Statement staircase

• Vintage photographs & mirrors

• Artifacts that feel plucked from old Bombay homes

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Paneer Cheese Rolls (must-order)

• Butter Chicken Tart

• Jackfruit Tacos

• Lamb Seekh Kebab

• Gunpowder Idli

• Truffle Kulcha

• Chili Chicken Lollipop

• GupShup Biryani

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Creative Indian-inflected cocktails

• Masala gin & tonic

• Signature Bombay drinks reinterpretations

• Global wine program

⭐ Signature Dishes You Must Try:

• Paneer Cheese Rolls

• Butter Chicken Tart

• Truffle Kulcha

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian-friendly · Vegan options · Gluten-free requests accommodated

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full-service · Energetic · Welcoming and highly attentive

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Knowledgeable about modern Indian cuisine · Good pacing · Warm hospitality

Ideal For: Group dinners · Celebrations · Trendy nights out · Indian fusion fans · Cocktail lovers

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best-Selling Items: Paneer cheese rolls · Butter chicken tart · Chili chicken lollipop

Chef’s Specials: Seasonal progressive Indian small plates, New Delhi–inspired modern creations

Combo Meals / Special Menus: Dinner à la carte, Special tasting menus for private groups

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

GupShup means “chit-chat,” and the restaurant beautifully captures the bustling, social energy of 1970s Bombay — glitzy, cinematic, and full of charm. Built to evoke nostalgia, it blends modern Indian flavors with sophisticated technique, creating a new benchmark for contemporary Indian dining in NYC.

Chef Profile:

Chef Gurpreet Singh, formerly of Indian Accent, brings refined technique and a global sensibility to traditional Indian flavors.

Instagrammable Highlights:

Paneer rolls · Gold-accented interiors · Bollywood-style decor · Elevated cocktails

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.3 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Dinner service daily

Contact Number: +1 212-518-7313

Reservation Needed:
Yes — limited space · no high chairs · no stroller parking
Kids under 12 discouraged on busy nights
Global Dining Access available

Parking: Street & nearby garage parking

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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