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Went last night with a group that included wine snobs and foodies and people knowledgable about Indian food. Everything was amazing. From the beautiful space (that was, sadly, practically empty on a sunday evening) to the attentive servers, to the inventive cocktails (I'm usually a straight vodka or red-wine-only girl, but I tried a cocktail with fresh pear and lime juice, vodka, and fresh jalapenos as well as a tamarind margarita -- both were fabulous), to the excellent wine list was perfect. But we could not get over the FOOD. We ordered several small plates for the table including the pani puri (yum); a "duo" plate with a chana dish and an amazing ceviche with pomegranate and chili peppers; blue corn crusted scallops with a this absurdly delicious goat cheese-based sauce; wonderful artichoke pakoras; and fiery duck vindaloo arepas Each one was better than the last. Not just the flavors -- which were complex and surprising -- but the presentation and the details; the sauces and garnishes were fantastic. And then the main courses! We tried the lamb shank, which was HUGE and melt-in-your-mouth yum (wonderfully spiced); the thali (which was excellent and abundant); wonderful crab konkani (with the best papad I have ever tasted -- even in India); etc. etc. And then there was dessert! each one was truly unbelievable (chocolate cake with chili and blueberry cardamom sorbet? pumpkin bread pudding? coconut cardamom saffron cream? wow!) Everything was just excellent. I am rarely moved to submit a review. But here I am being selfish. It's a huge space, and I want it filled consistently enough to ensure that this place will last -- so I can go back again and again.

New Indian restaurant in mid-town West? Couldn't wait to try it. What a disappointment. The bread was like leather. The vegetables were - don't know what they were but was not Indian. Horribly over-priced, mediocre service. Good place to avoid. At lunch there were many open tables so I guess canny New Yorkers are avoiding it in droves.

Can't say enough good things about Vermilion! The place has a modern yet relaxing feel, the service was great and the food...the most creative and delicious food I have had in a long time -- unexpected combinations that work great together, beautiful flavors...just GREAT. Would go back tomorrow if my wallet allowed it!

can we just get Django back again, please ? Vermillion makes a mess of what used to be a fantastic place..A dysfunctional industrial/ retro design, that just doesnt work with neither the indian-latin fusion theme nor for the beautiful floor to ceiling windows. The drinks are crazy overpriced (14$) for a place that has no ambience. And the waitresses stand there like the classic prissy newyork types... All thats a shame, for Django had this amazing decor, a menu that they changed every two weeks, and fantastically creative, 3-course restaurant week that ran all year round.

Although the front desk was a little overwhelmed by the lunch rush - that was a good thing as the place was full. Food was great and beautifully presented. The fixed price lunch is a great deal and the a la carte menu is very innovative and has something in every price range. A good new addition to the high end Indian fusion restaurant selection in NYC.

Went to Vermilion for a business lunch and was very impressed with both the service and food. I had the tandoori skirt steak which was awesome and my companions had the salmon which both rated highly. Great new addition to midtown.