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We had some of the best cocktails ever, here. Very different, a good fusion place. The best part of this place is that it is huge. They have a seperate section for eating, so if you want to just hangout, talk, and have dinner. You can do that. it is a great ambience. Whereas if you want to just hang out in the lounge area or bar, you can do that too. I think they also have place in the basement for parties. I would totally recommend this to anybody. It is just that the place is a little pricey. Can't really be your regular hangout. We went for our anniversary, we had a great time.

This was a memorable dining experience in all respects. The food is the real deal - the chef lived and studied for years in Thailand and really knows his flavors. The ribs are some of the best I've ever had; the tuna wonderful; the sides flavorful and properly herbaceous, one with a vegetable I'd never heard of before--morning glory, a type of Asian spinach--and everything is beautifully spiced, not overly so. Good value for what you get. Also, gorgeously presented. I am a self-professed food snob, and if a chef can impress me, it's something. The service was impeccable and the chef chatted with us - an extremely personable guy as well as a great cook.

Pranna focuses primarily on Southeast Asian fusion, and excels at it, particularly with Thai-style dishes. The chef creates neo-classicist takes on Thai street level standards with just that little tweak that turns them into something new. Corn fritters get served up with a vinegar-brined cucumber relish; homemade Thai sausage is pleasantly rustic, reclining atop a genuine herb salad that includes big leaves of fresh mint. Their version of tod mun, Thai fish cakes, includes straw-like crisp fried shallots and a lovely base of aioli with tamarind. The pastry chef understands that the key to a good dessert is texture, not sweetness, and the Asian trio includes a masterful creme brulee with bitter / sour lime notes, courtesy of kaffir lime leaves; banana fritters in a sesame batter; and a scoop of ice cream with a Mekong caramel base - sweet and slightly bitter. Specialty cocktail lists are not always worth foraging through, but Pranna's cocktails match the food offerings nicely - they are subtle, full of complicated interplay of flavors. The Dragon Fly is sweet with a kick of chili heat in the aftertaste. The Delhi Daiquiri maximizes the richness of dark rum to produce a fruity, almost candy-like concoction. The Thai Gave reinforces quality tequila with agave nectar, then counters it with pineapple and lime to produce a layered, earthy vibe. So what's to nitpick about? Well, the place could be cheaper, considering where it is. The tattooed bartender could not seem to help making me feel like she wished I had dropped in somewhere else. The wine list could be bigger, though it's not bad, considering it's not Pranna's focus. The happy hour pricing rules are a bit vague - my "signature cocktails" were charged at full price, although one or two may not have made it onto the bill. And, despite a private party in the basement, there were at least as many staffers as customers out on the floor. At happy hour on Friday night. Never a good sign. Still, these are minor inconveniences. Pranna is a good find, a stylish spot in a neighborhood not known for style, with a take on food that's unique without being over the top. Nice job.

Went for the first time last night and won't be back. The theme seems to be "throw sauce/spice on it and charge a lot." Some of the dishes were almost inedible. Not sure if maybe it's more of a lounge than a restaurant anyway but we had higher hopes. The decor upstairs is so pretty - but it overlooks hideous bubble lighting downstairs, not to mention loud music. The service was extremely friendly.

The wait staff here thinks they're super cool. Apparently they don't realize Pranna is located in Murray Hill. I have no idea why anyone would go this place unless they like being treated rudely by staff in the lamest neighborhood in the 5 boroughs.

There are much better places to go in NYC. The decor is nice, but that's about it. The post 11 wait staff and manager(s) have too much attitude. Bottle service totally not worth it..they treat you like they are doing you a favor by serving you. The main aim seems to be getting you out as soon as they can. Waste of time & money.

This place is beautiful and is great if you're looking for a lounge to party. The food and service, however, were really subpar. They don't bring out the food all at once, so only a few people at the table had their food at any given time. The food also took way too long to come. My entree arrived cold and wouldn't have been good even if it did come hot. The food is amateur at best. One server gave me the wrong appetizer and ignored us when we tried to tell him it was wrong. I will not be going back for dinner.