Antique, Vintage and Classy. The place is in LA downtown and it is really beautiful. We spent a quite winter evening evening over there. It was our wedding anniversary and they made it really special for us. I would recommend everyone to visit this place. The presentation was elegant. the food was delicious, the service was fabulous. Thanks Redbird for making our evening special. I would surely visit again.

The most-amazing restaurant DTLA if not LA as a whole. Gorgeous space, impeccable service, and approachable food, with a side of blood-pressure-reducing chill. The menu is delightful but not "fussy", and the cocktail (including non-alc) & wine programs are outstanding. Chef Fraser's Grace was incredible; and when he decamped to Downtown, to a gorgeous Cathedral space, it was a gift to the city. It's incredible to dine under the stars on a clear night, but NYE was rainy & the roof was closed. Still so cozy, with the big fireplace aglow.

Had lunch here for a private event. Valet, $15, with ultra convenient right in front of the entryway The atmosphere is inviting, yet sophisticated. The building is a very much old Los Angeles building, so spaces are tight and there's a lot of stairs. However there is an elevator for those who are unable to climb up stairs. On to the food. Our set menu consisted of Beet salad Hamachi crudo Roasted chicken King Salmon Penne rigatoni Assorted cookies Both the chicken and salmon were top-notch. The chicken was moist and the vegetables were roasted perfectly. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Which is a rare treat. Amazingly, the beets were fresh vs from a can (which is what I usually run into for beet salads) The quality of the ingredients was good. And you can tell. I am DEFINITELY returning for a meal.

Amazing night at Redbird. Fantastic cocktails, great chef, premium table service. Seven course meal off the hook everything delicious. Hidden away in downtown LA unobtrusively in a wonky neighborhood. Lovely old artisan construction. Definitely shouldn’t be missed.

A beautiful space in a wonderful historical building with gorgeous architecture. There were 4 of us on a fun double date night and the food was delicious and the service impeccable. The chef sent out Shishito peppers and the Parker House rolls - YUM! (and all of us were eyeing that last roll.) I am an appetizer grazer so, for my entree I had the avocado salad and grilled prawns - so good! The fellas had the John Dory and my friend had the Pappardelle. All plates were eaten CLEAN! We indulged in dessert, the fellas both enjoying the Rum Raisin Ice Cream. I had the Mandarin sorbet and my friend had the cranberry sorbet. All dee-lish! I highly recommend Redbird for dates, friendship dinners or drinks in the lounge or at the bar. You will not be disappointed!

We had a wonderful experience at Redbird. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was prepared perfectly. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service was excellent. Everything about the evening was enjoyable. We truly loved this place and will definitely come back again.

Roger P

Excellent food with friendly service. We tried items off the happy hour menu, a few other appetizers and had a few beers. Butter chicken and samosas were excellent. Their masala fries are very good, nice and crispy, well seasoned. The poutine with tandoori chicken also very good. Would come back when in the area.

Nidhi Kala

Let me start with the dessert because it deserves to be appreciated the most - The In-house Kulfi- OMG!!! The food was amazingggg, so was the service! Aloo Gobhi stole the show Next was Papdi Chaat Channa Masala Cheese Chilli Naan The Mango Mousse was good as well. A must-go Indian place in LA downtown!!!

G L

We had an exceptional time at Badmaash this evening, food as always was on point. But one true highlight of our evening was our host and server, Sebastian, he absolutely took care of us tonight. From the moment we arrived, Sebastian went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and experience. He thoughtfully seated us in a private, tucked-away section where we could enjoy our meal without distraction from other diners. He took extremely good care of us, made sure our dishes were paired just right, ensured everything came out in a timely manner and the drinks were flowing. This guy knows his stuff. We will continue to come dine again and again. The playlist was absolutely knocking.

Nikhil Bagri

Surprisingly good food Wonderful traditional options and power options Distinct flavors. Would recommend if you want to grab a quick wholesome meal.

+2

Brock Lewis

Badmaash is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area! Every time I go here, the dishes are on point and so fun. In my last visit, I just ordered takeout because we were on the go. We got two different types of samosas, the traditional and butter chicken. The butter chicken samosas was definitely my favorite with tender butter chicken in each bite with that amazing flaky crust. We also got the masala fries which are an easy winner. To finish it off, it's best to go with their house made chai tea, very refreshing! The service was quick and friendly. If you get a chance to eat inside the restaurant it's definitely worth it with its chill and funky vibe. Overall highly recommend!

I never really make it to DTLA anymore but if one does, Redbird is pretty great for an intimate dinner, drinks at the bar, celebration with friends, etc. Their menu is pretty solid and they seem to do their basics very well. The porkchop was my favorite. The lamb shank was decent and the curry sauce was excellent. The pastas and salads are always on the mark. What they also do well are cocktails, classic and new fusion and love the night cap menu where they seal a cocktail for you to-go. The wine and desserts are pretty mediocre. Better to just get another cocktail in my opinion. I found the service wonderful. Efficient and friendly. They are run by professionals, which are hard to find these days. The thing I really enjoyed was the atmosphere, especially in the main dining room with open roof. Really sets the ambiance apart from other restaurants.

Great vibe, nice hospitality, can’t beat the setting. The food was good but not out-of-this-world good. Our favorite part was actually the free bread to start the meal. We weren’t told what it was but it was stuffed with a light cheese? and it was amazing. The crudo was fine but nothing unique. The roasted figs were very good but very sweet, it’s right up there for one of the best desserts I’ve ever had, but was an appetizer. The pasta was also fine, but pretty unremarkable. Not pictured is the smoked bbq tofu, which was good and a big portion, but also very sweet, it was really the only flavor to the dish. Mango pudding for dessert was beautiful but I’d get something else if I returned. The scoop of frozen yogurt was exceptional.

We came here on the day the LA protests were happening. So things would have been quieter i am sure. I highly recommend the prawns which were full of flavor. The snap peas were so refreshing and delightful. I really liked the Cavatelli because it wasn't too heavy. The pork chop was prepared very well. The desserts were just OK. The guava sorbet was gritty and the Earl Grey didn't quite come together. The outside air tables were nice but definitely would have been better with the helicopter or loud blasts. Service was good and staff were very informative. This place was worth the visit!

Had a lovely meal here, just don't get the pork chop! Great ambiance and attentive service. Love that the ceiling is open but the temperature is perfect. The drinks were wonderful, John Dory was the best item we ordered, broccolini was also very tasty, but the pork chop was very disappointing. Hard to chew, too sweet, good presentation but otherwise, much regret.

Anvay Gandhe

Badmaash is a great restaurant in downtown LA. As an Indian, much is expected from an Indian restaurant. After eating here, I was satisfied. There were 8 of us so we ordered a good amount of food. Before we begin I would like to point out something very crucial yet minor. The water. When the server asked if we wanted water, I thought it would be regular tap water like other restaurants. I was proven wrong. This was pure, filtered tap water. Moving onto the food, for the first appetizer, we ordered the onion fritters. These were good, and were exactly what you’d expect. These were got their fries. These were pretty good. They came with this delicious dip too so that made it much better. Then, for the first main dish, we got the saag paneer. It was overall satisfactory. There could have been a bit more salt in it, and for me it could have been a tad bit spicier, but it did its job. Next was the dal makhni. This one was interesting. I couldn’t really taste the makhni (butter/cream) part of the dish. I must say that this wasn’t one of their best dishes. The last curry we ordered was their butter chicken. It came and looked very well prepared. It was a great dish and I recommend it. Only thing was that the chicken was a bit chewy and could have been more soft and tender. The gravy was good and I had no complaints about it. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the chance to try their dessert options, but the food itself was enough to tell me that this was a pretty nice place for lunch or dinner. Also, on top of all the delicious food, they gave us 13 complementary pieces of dubble bubble gum. Overall a nice way to end the day and great service!

Shmiley C

For two, we didn’t need a reservation. There were hardly other customers on a Tuesday night. The service was very attentive. This dinner was about $40 per person. Parking: I found free street parking after 6 PM. It would normally be paid/metered. Food: -papri chaat $10 - An Indian friend told me to try “chat papri”, so I was happy to see this offered here! When it came out, I was surprised that it was cold! It tasted so good though. It reminded me of yogurt + spices. -tadka $19 - Good curry-ish. I don’t usually eat vegan/vegetarian, so this reminded me of minestrone. This went really well with the naan we ordered. -fish moilee $27 - The fish was fried and tasted flavorful. It was over some sauce. I enjoyed this one. -chai $3 - I didn’t expect to order this, but I saw it on the dessert menu. It tasted great! -rosemary naan $6 - recommended by the server. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted.

+2

Francisco Escalante

Not your traditional Indian food restaurant but I really wanted to try the poutine and that was very good and filling. My standout dish was the fried fish appetizer that had delicious flavor. Butter chicken with naan was the most traditional and tasty. This is a good modern fusion restaurant. A little dark and loud but that's the vibe they want, I went with my dad who wanted a little bit more traditional fare but he still thought the food was good. Pricing was fair for the area but definitely a little bit of a splurge. Went on a weeknight without a reservation and was able to get a seat, No problem. I could see they're being a wait on busier days.

SHIVALIKA GUPTA

Very nice and different set up compared to other Indian restaurants. Service is good as well. Clean bathrooms. 4 star is for food as I really did not enjoy the taste. We Oder different things but none was that I can say as yum. Not a lot of option in breakfast and for vegetarians. I will definitely visit again to try more options and the tea.

+4

Trishna Sharma

the space and server were really nice. the chilli cheese naan is very good. but overall food was average. it’s a ok spot for a quick meal but taste is very average. do not recommend the chai - would love it if they made chai the indian way but it was clearly instant chai.

Arnav Kulkarni

The wait time was very fast, we got our seats quickly however as a party of 8, they did not offer that big of seats or tables so we managed. The service was very fast with food coming out within 10 minutes. We got the onion fritters with chutney, which was very good however the quantity was little. There is no spice levels however which is kind of disappointing but, manageable they said. There was not a lot of salt in the food and provided salt and pepper and in the butter chicken, there could have been less tomato in the gravy and the chicken could have been less chewy. The naan was good but, it could have been softer and less crunchy.

+1

Ottilie Hall

Very cool vibe, food did not taste authentic Indian. I got the butter chicken and it was sweet, the lamb was good, but too spicy and the samosas were too pastrish.... I feel like they made their food too American.

Dharmesh Mistry

Food was great; service was amazing; the atmosphere not all that great. Let’s start by saying parking is not pretty. Then again parking downtown LA already sucks. We ending up parking 2 blocks away. The atmosphere might seem great; but when you have to pull out a flash light to read the menu, then you know the lighting is a little low. Oh by the way, we were on the upper level. All that aside, the food was delicious!! It looks like the infamous butter chicken sandwich was replaced with spicy lamb burger. At least they still had the butter chicken poutine 😍

+4

oojas salunke

At Badmaash in LA, our experience was rather underwhelming. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Poutine, Bombay Mussels, and Chicken Samosas. The Chicken Tikka Poutine was notably dry—the chicken itself was just average, nothing exceptional. The Bombay Mussels carried an odd, unpleasant odor that was hard to pinpoint, and the Chicken Samosas, while crisp on the outside, were disappointingly flavorless on the inside.

Priyanka Bengaluru

Butter chicken samosa was good. Liked even regular potato samosa. Swami beer was quite nice. Interesting ! Red wine was okay. Ambience was fine. There is seating in the second floor. Quite crowded 2 nd floor. Service was good.

+7

Aliya Kara

I’m not really sure what the hype is about this place. There’s no effort in the ambiance inside at all, it’s super dark and there’s this projector showing some old Indian movie to a crowd of a bunch of people not even interested in watching it, and the food is not great at all. We ordered the butter chicken samosas, the chicken tikka poutine, the mussels curry and the ghost lamb curry and there isn’t a single dish I would recommend. As the chicken poutine would get cold, the gravy would turn gooey, the mussels curry tasted nothing Indian and there’s no effort put into the lamb curry at all. And the worse part was the chai. This place is overly priced and the service wasn’t even great as well. As someone who eats a lot of Indian food, especially at home, I’ll never return here again. (I’ve uploaded pictures of the food with my review but don’t let the looks deceive you).

S. L

Modernized Indian place with a good vibe but bad food. Been wanting to try here for a long time, came with my family and left disappointed and still hungry. The food portion is tiny and expensive. The flavors were somewhat there but tasted not authentic. Some where fusion so I understand that they had their own take to it but it wasn’t worth mentioning home about. The biggest letdown was how salty the dishes were. It was so salty, we had to order more naan to finish our dishes. Service was nice but because half of the seating is on the 2nd floor, it’s hard to get serviced unless they’re coming to give you your dish, take your order or give you your check. The music was loud and lighting was dark. I understand is the vibe of the place but it was hard to engage in a conversation with our group. For size reference, the bowls of the curry and dues are the size of a persons hand. If you want quality, Indian food that isn’t over salted, I would recommend another location.

Neeti P

Reserved table for NYE, arrived on time & waited 20 min to be seated (which we understand can happen on NYE), got seated and we were told in a few min that kitchen was closing in 3 min! Cocktails were extremely sugary and diluted, the Espresso martini was sugary cinnamon water for $18! Broccoli starter was burnt, samosas were decent and mains were ok too (expect they got the bread wrong 3 times). When we ordered more drinks we were told the Bar had closed (at 9:15 pm). Terrible communication on earlier closing times and no apology rendered. We were hoping to have a good time on NYE but were terrible disappointed.

Ma Sh

You will do fine if you are not a desi / native. You won’t if you frequent Indian restaurants and love Indian food and know what true service is. I’ve never gone to a restaurant that says we only cook mild but that they can give you hot sauce on the side and charge for it. Charging us $4 for a tiny cup of chilli sauce was insane. The Raita in Indian restaurants/ cuisine is a staple. Charging us $5 for it when we asked for some more was ludicrous!! And charging us for a small bowl of onions and chilies which is typically a side / accompaniment - 🤯 They NEVER told us that they would charge us for it. Or we would not have ordered. Needless to say we will not be going back again!! I am surprised that they are still around. Perhaps because of the location 🤔

Amit Naik

Someone recommended this restaurant after seeing it on Instagram. I was skeptical from the start because many social media videos are basically promotions. But let me share my direct and honest experience. Last week, on a weekday afternoon, my family and I were nearby and hungry, so we decided to give it a try. The place immediately felt clumsy, with odd, mismatched décor & not at all what you’d expect from a “fancy” restaurant. We were greeted with the coldest smile and shown to a table. The server looked disheveled, uninterested, and acted like he hadn’t showered in ages. From the beginning, he seemed totally disengaged. When he brought water glasses, he banged them on the table, and when he served plates, he literally threw them down in a way you wouldn’t even treat someone in jail. That set the tone. We ordered samosas first, but they were terrible: just bland potato and peas stuffed inside, neither fried nor baked properly. Easily one of the worst samosas I’ve had. The sev puri was just okay. Then came the entrées Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. Both dishes were drowning in cream yet completely lacking in flavor. To make things worse, the chicken wasn’t properly cooked, and each dish tasted like it had been doused with 10–20 lemons. It was so sour it was inedible. Same was the case with Saag paneer ! The spinach wasn’t cooked properly and it didn’t have any taste !! We couldn’t eat the food and felt sad that we had to let it go to waste. When I mentioned this to the waiter, instead of apologizing or offering to fix it, he snapped back, “So? What do you want me to do?” I simply asked him to tell the chef, but he just muttered “OK” and walked away with no apology, no solution, no care. Paying $25 for one Butter Chicken entrée at a place like this is outrageous for such poor quality and service. Honestly, it’s not worth the price—or even worth eating if you were starving. If you’re curious and still want to try it, read this review first and decide for yourself. I’m shocked that places like this take customers for granted. I genuinely feel bad for anyone who spends good money here expecting a decent meal. Hands down, this was the worst Indian restaurant experience I’ve had in Los Angeles. Good luck if you want to try!