Figured I'd send them an email first, but two weeks have passed, and no reply. SO... I guess I'll just leave it here: Hello, My wife and I are/were big fans of Cinnamon, and we were really looking forward to our return visit yesterday evening. However, we were met with an experience that really soured us on the restaurant. We arrived at 5:00 and were seated one table away from the window. Then another couple came in, likely had a reservation for the window seat, and were seated beside us. A little close, to be sure, since every other table was open, but we didn't mind. The guy at the window, though, obviously had a big problem with it, because (after first complaining to the host about the volume of the music -- "too loud") he immediately returned to the host stand to complain that we were seated too close, and that they wanted more space. Okay, I get it. But if you want more space, then YOU move. You don't ask the host to move other guests. We were comfortably seated and ready to order when the host approached us with a made-up story that we were mistakenly seated in a reserved table, and could we please move one table over. In hindsight we should have left right then and there. I understand that the host was attempting to defuse an absurd request from an entitled individual, but it truly put a damper on our dining experience. Toward the end of the evening, I suggested to the host that one guest's entitlement shouldn't cost another guest their seat. She was apologetic and obviously just wanted to keep window-man happy. She's young, and I don't fault her -- a more seasoned host might have found a way to smooth things over -- a genuine apology, a complimentary appetizer -- rather than leaving us to feel like an inconvenience. Honestly, I'm more irritated by the ridiculous customers who had us moved. I had a lot I wanted to say to them, but my wife diplomatically insisted that I refrain. We considered leaving a Yelp review, but that doesn't help anybody, and as I said, our past experiences at Cinnamon had all been very positive. In the end, it was just an uncomfortable situation that made me, at least, feel like a second-class customer in a restaurant I'd genuinely looked forward to returning to. read more

Sooooo good. Chill, low light, vibe ambiance. Food was so good. I'm an Indian food snob and this was definitely one of the better places in the Hudson valley. Can absolutely get plates to share. Brought my Dad here for his first time trying Indian food and he immediately fell in love. read more

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Great space for dinner with family or date night! Ever since I've gone to their sister location, Nirvana, in Woodstock, I've been meaning to try Cinnamon and we came here for a dinner out and was not disappointed. We made a reservation easily on resy and was seated in the back room. Both the back room and dining room have a great ambiance with both more intimate and community tables. Our server was also very attentive as well. If you like goat cheese then the goat cheese stuff naan is not to be missed! So delicious as a side or a starter. They have great wines available as well as cocktails and the English rose was one of my favorite. The Tadka Daal lentil dish was so good, probably my favorite thing we ordered. We also had the chicken chettinad and Rajasthan Murghi, mango chutney, and coconut rice, all of which were great. Some of the chicken was a bit chewy but the flavors were really good. I'd recommend spending a night out here. read more

Cinnamon - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

I met my friend here for lunch on a weekday. We started with chai tea which was delicious. I am used to chai lattes but this was really good even if unsweetened. How come when I make it at home it's not this good?! Whoever made it knew what they were doing! Next we tried the Tomato Rasam soup which was delicious. A tomato based soup with a tiny kick. I was surprised at the big bowl and very happy. Along with the soup, we ordered goat cheese naan. I think I prefer the garlic naan but it was still very good. We shared an order of KODI VEPPUDU. It's a specialty of the Andra Region. Boneless chicken dry cooked with Hyderabad sauce, a thick sauce of peanuts, ginger, garlic and red onion. This was so very good that I will definitely be back and have an entree all to myself for dinner. The waiter was attentive without hovering which I appreciate when catching up with a friend. The place is super clean and comfy especially if you get a seat on the padded couch. Since it was my birthday...I got the seat this time. read more

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Food, service and ambiance are impeccable here. Stopped in for lunch and was seated right away. The menu is extensive including the drinks menu. The naan is out of this world and the onion garnish gives the rice a bit more flavor. Lots of sauce with the chicken to dip your bread into! If you enjoy Indian cuisine or are looking to try something new and are in the Rhinebeck area stop in for a bite. You won't be disappointed. read more

Cinnamon - Outside seating area - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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When the restaurant is empty at 5pm on a Monday night but still has a full staff. And they ask you to sit at the bar in case any reservations come in. And you receive a pair of dirty menus but still don't get waited on for 15 minutes for even a drink order. They don't really want your business. read more

Tastewise the food was okay - I would say a 6-7/10 - the portions were very very small.

I'm sad to write this review since I was very excited to try this restaurant, but my experience was just such a disappointment. I ordered online for takeout, however, when we went to pick it up, they had not even started to make it---so the food was delayed 30-40 minutes so they could make it. We tried some basic/classic choices like the chicken tikka masala and the tandoori chicken. As those are classics, I have tried a slew of these at other establishments and they were just so blah in comparison. As Zoha stated, the chicken tikka tasted like a spiced tomato sauce (she compared it to spiced ketchup). It was the most "tomato-ey" tasting masala sauce that I have ever tried. The chicken tandoori was so incredibly dry that it was hard to get through and to make everything more over the top bad, there was a PIECE OF METAL in the food. Photo for reference in the review. Maybe we just went on a bad night, but I will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Cinnamon - Metal scrap in the food! - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

The food was tasty and well presented. We ordered a dal tadka and bindi, it was well balanced and tasty. The restaurant ambience was fine, I liked the stylish bowels and cutlery. There were some flies in the restaurant though. The service was decent, a little unfriendly and impatient despite the price of the over priced food (and presumably over priced gratuity) read more

Cinnamon - Dal tadka , bindi - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

HIGHLY recommend cinnamon if you find yourself in rhinebeck. everything was delicious, it's a great space, and the service was phenomenal. it was our anniversary (of sorts ... halfway mark between our engagement and our wedding) and they gave us a free dessert, which was delicious. 10/10! read more

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Nice staff, ambient restaurant. We were the area and Cinnamon was recommended. Limited veggie selection, spoke with chef and he cooked an off menu dish. It was fine mostly I appreciated his desire to meet our request. Husband ordered kodi veppudu and it was delicious! We both ate his meal. Reasonably priced meal. Recommend to others. read more

Amazing drinks (after having a NOT so amazing drink experience in a locally "famous" bar where the bartender insisted that Manhattans do NOT have bitters).... read more

Wonderful. Artful preparations and flavors. Great service in a nice comfortable setting. I ate here while in Rhinebeck for a weekend getaway (actually, it was during the week, so technically it was a weekday getaway, though I'm not sure how material that is to this review). The menu is pretty deep in that it offers cuisine from different areas of India , with a nice variety. The dosa were some of the best we have ever had, and the serving sizes were ample without being over the top. Prices were very good by New York City standards. The turmeric chai tea was very good, the hot toddy was a basic hot toddy with an Indian flare adding some star Anise. This place is a go! read more

Formerly one of our five star destinations, I brought my 95yo mom here for the dozenth time. Naan was excellent. Ordered it with Raita and Tadka Dal. One bite of the latter on Naan was so hot I could not taste the rest of my meal. I am not heat adverse, but this was absurdly hot. And not listed as hot and an item we had previously ordered. I ordered the mango salad, which I would have appreciated to cleanse my palate, but did not receive it. Everything was served at once. The Lamb Rogan Josh, which mom has enjoyed countless times before, was good but not great and had very little meat on the shank. My Lamb Ulatiyathu was ok. Sad to remove this restaurant from the favorites list of the greatest generation (90 yo plus!) after so many years of patronage. read more

This restaurant sits in a very cozy little location downtown. Stopped by for takeout on a Thursday night in late October and it was packed. Thus a good sign. Ordered: Goat cheese naan - breaks apart a bit too easily and has a sweet taste to it but also contains plenty of goat cheese. Very new and different as never seen this at any other place before Palak chaat - this crispy fried spinach delicacy very rarely found in other Indian restaurants is quite a delight! Crispy friend spinach with tomatoes and onions as well as 3 dipping sauces (well 2 sauces and 1 side of some chopped veggie thing). Coriander sauce with it is my favorite Murgh shashi korma - I'm pretty sure that just means chicken korma in Hindi. So off the bat was a little skeptical, sauce made from nuts? Ehh... after taking a bite of this creamy velvety sauce with a nice nutty undertone balanced with warm spices. Game changer. I will never doubt an Indian sauce again! Rajastan murghi - this is a chicken dish in a red sauce with ginger, (I believe) pickling spices and a hot pepper. This combination is a tango on the tastebuds. An elegant fiery punch with the tickle of the picking spices and ginger. Really smooth heat that brings joy as it moves down to your belly. Absolutely fantastic. Please try read more

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We're picky about Indian cuisine and found this place a treasure! We've been 3-4x and have taken company and it's always been wonderful. The menu is unique, just the right mix of classic Indian with unique touches. Ambiance is stylish and warm and we think it's cool that there's a community table. Always delicious and in our regular local restaurant rotation. read more

Maybe they just had a bad day, or maybe not, we were 2 people for lunch, the place was almost empty when we got there, later on more people came. We ordered and I picked what our server recommended. We also orders 2 Naan (Never Came), about 20 minutes later I was told that my order was not available while they served my friend, I ordered Ribs! Mean time my friend needed to start his before it gets cold, after 15 minutes I received mine, almost raw in a strange sauce, I had to send it back, came back even worse, bones burned and the meat now is hard a s a rock. We asked again for 2 Naans, One came. I would stay away if I were you, it's a shame, I'm local. read more

2.5 stars. Food was okay, service was okay, everything was just... okay. This was highly recommended so it added to my disappointment. We were a large group so I got to try a variety of appetizers, mains, drinks and dessert, so I don't think I'd need to try it again. I'll stick with Namaste in Saugerties for takeout and for a similar group outing, I prefer their sister restaurant, Nirvana, in Woodstock. read more

This is a cute popular restaurant in town. I went on a busy Saturday night at 7pm and was seated right away at the communal table. As a south asian person, my critique of the food below is based on a lifetime of cooking and eating Indian and Pakistani food. The menu was on printer paper Andra chili chicken, $10: this was my favorite dish of the night. SO flavorful and actually spicy! The peppers and onions gave a nice crunch to the dish. But the portion was only 3 large tablespoons. Give it 4.5/5 stars Masala Dosa, $15: the portion size was better on this for the price. Crispy light dosa stuffed with potatoes. Light coconut sauce and a warm veggie stew (sambar) on the side. Give it 4/5 stars Tandoori chicken, $22: this has 4 large pieces of bone in chicken, seasoned and barbecued. The flavor and tenderness of the chicken was good. Give it 3.5/5 stars Chicken tikka masala, $22: this was extremely disappointing. The flavors were just not there, and the tomato sauce tastes like a sweet ketchup sauce. It is one of their popular dishes but as a person who has eaten this dish 1000 times - this was not it! The flavors were extremely underdeveloped. Comes with a small rice bowl. Give it 1/5 stars Machili tandoor, $30: the biggest disappointment. Do not order this. It's a VERY SMALL fish filet that was actually a little undercooked. The description says grilled veggies but it only had a few pieces of zucchini and some spinach leaves... for the price this was a HUGE FAIL. Give it 0/5 stars Lamb shank rogan josh, $27: the meat was tender and flavorful. Give it 4/5 stars. Dessert: $6 each pistachio kulfi was small and icy chippy, not creamy (if you know you know) kheer: very small portion, extremely saffron heavy read more

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Cozy date night spot. Doors were open with the fresh breeze coming in. Super relax feel. Warm complimentary colors used in artwork. Food was full of flavor. Garlic non is always a must. Service started strong and slightly declined as waiters section was sat. Would go back. Many more options I need to try. Loved the cute bowls all the food came in. read more

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I guess you don't come to a small town in the Hudson Valley for Indian food. Coming from a big city with a large Indian community, we're used to much better Indian food. I was really disappointed at the lack of flavoring of the chicken tikka masala. To be honest, the sauce tasted to me like the tomato sauce out of a Chef Boyardee can of ravioli. The saag paneer appeared to be full of fresh vegetables, but lacked the creaminess that I am used to. Even the naan was subpar. I mean, I guess if you're desperate for Indian food in this part of the country, this is what you have to go to. Very nice people I wish them well. But I just didn't think the food was that great. The service was good. read more

I didn't dine in this time, but I have dined in before. The food is always excellent and service on point. I love the authenticity of the food and ambiance. Highly recommended read more

I wanted to love this place, it's pretty and Indian food is one of my favorites. The service is pretentious though and not very welcoming, which would be fine if the food were better. I really can't understand why their chicken tikka masala tastes like a store bought frozen dinner even when ordered spicy. Or how the $7 garlic nan bread was like cold cardboard in my pick up order, instead of being the delicious indulgence it should. It's pretentious and the food suspiciously does not taste freshly made but like frozen premade dinners. My biggest restaurant disappointment in rhinebeck sadly. It a pretty restaurant though and could see people going there for the ambiance. read more

The food is delicious and the ambiance is great! I'm vegan and they had a great selection for me! read more

Cinnamon - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

This spot was REALLY good. came here for dinner for our weekend getaway trip from NYC. Was super impressed! the daal was so flavorful & the Andra chili chicken was bomb. the ambiance was really romantic, they played such nice music & the servers were so kind. 10/10 read more

Cinnamon - mango chili marg - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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Stopped by for a late-ish lunch. Lovely ambience and wonderful service, if a little slow. My husband enjoyed his okra dish. My saag paneer tasted very fresh and bright, but under-seasoned. Luckily, the delicious mango pickle condiment rescued it! Get some of that. Garlic naan was piping hot and also tasted homemade. Not a bad choice if you are in Rhinebeck! read more

This is probably our favorite Indian restaurant anywhere. Goat cheese Naan and Saag Paneer. All of their lamb dishes are excellent. It is packed every night of the week and great ambiance, even when full of people. read more

A nice lunch spot while in Rhinebeck. I had heard that this place was delicious had to give it a try. The beer was served in a cold, frosted glass which I always appreciate. I wish the menus were a bit nicer than just paper, considering the prices are high, and it's a bit upscale. The Botti Kebab has really good flavor but it wasn't as tender as I was expecting. A few of the pieces were tough. The Palak Chaat was a stand out. The fried spinach wasn't saturated in oil, it was perfectly crispy with some great sauces. A delicious app worth getting. The goat cheese naan is DEFINITELY worth trying. So much cheese, and the naan was probably the best I've ever had. The Chicken Chettinad was good. The chicken was a bit dry but the sauce was delicious and SO spicy. The Lamb Masalawala was a HUGE success. Tender, juicy, and right off of the bone. This is a must try. The table rice was perfectly cooked too. The inside is inviting and what you'd expect - nothing fancy but nothing run down. Our servers were nice and brought everything at just the right times. I'm sure this is a hit for weekend dinner. read more

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I consider myself a fairly sophisticated eater. As a NYC resident and world traveler I've eaten all kinds of food in all kinds of places. I even spent 8 months in India at one point. Whenever I am in Rhinebeck I make it a point to eat at cinnamon. It never disappoints. I'm kinda annoyed when other reviewers say they ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and then say the Indian food wasn't any good. For gods sake, that dish was invented in Britain for English taste buds. Please, if you go to Cinnamon, explore the rest of the menu. Its there. Waiting for you. And it's good. read more

There are not enough stars!! So I was visiting Rhinebeck and asked my Air B & B host where to eat, told her I was in the industry myself, and don't get many weekends off so I wanted something fun, elevated and comforting. This was her first recommendation and I wish I was staying here longer cause I would've come back. We did 4 apps, ended up getting an entree and desserts to go. This place is clean, really cute. The service was AMAZING!! Ladino Gobi- this is a cauliflower/tomato dish comforting, something different Both Kabob, the lamb was very tender, distinct flavors My favorite - Palak Chaat crispy fried spinach, the texture, the flavors, it was light yet dense with flavor. We loved this so much we grabbed another to go! We ordered take our entrees and desserts I'll update once I consume... read more

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Amazing food! Love this restaurant, love the vibe, the menu selection. The customer cocktails are always interesting and the service is great! read more

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The food is refined Indian. The best I've ever had! Service and ambiance were amazing. There are too many details to list so I suggest experiencing it first hand! Cinnamon is in my top 5 of best restaurants in the Hudson Valley! read more

Do you enjoy bland, uninspired and unseasoned "Indian Style" food? Do you like sitting near a sunny window in 90+ degree weather with just a whisper of air conditioning and have an employee shame you for trying to "block the sunlight" by pulling down the shade halfway? How do you feel about waiting over an hour for your entree? To be fair, there was one server for the entire floor and he did an outstanding job. Definitely should have been at least one other server since there was a private party upstairs (which seemed to be their main focus of the evening). Someone from management came over to my table towards the end of our meal and offered to bring me a glass of wine, after 20 minutes it still hadn't arrived. Paid the bill and we happily left. Crossing Cinnamon off our list, plenty of other restaurants to explore in the Hudson Valley read more

I was really impressed by Cinnamon, the type of place you bank and go back to when visiting the area because it was so good. Food was fantastic, some dishes I have had in the past but don't find frequently on menus and they did them wonderfully. Our waiter was about as professional as you can get, old school that you don't find much these days which I really appreciate. He was very cool. And then overall just a very warm, comfortable restaurant with ambiance and charm. Inside opening to the street seating made it feel very cozy in the small town environment which showcases why so many love this town. read more

Love the ambiance/decor in this place and the food is delicious! Great in the summer for that indoor-outdoor feel as they have a dining room that opens completely to the street. Definitely pricey as is most dinners in Rhinebeck. Portion sizes are normal. Chicken tikka masala was melt in your mouth yumminessssss. The garlic naan was just ok, Cucumber Raita was really light and refreshing as an app (kind of reminded me of a more flavorful tzatziki sauce). I will say everything here tastes fresh and lighter than other Indian dishes I've tried (less oily and not as filling). While this used to be my favorite Indian place in the Hudson valley.. I've found others that, in my opinion, are much more authentic tasting, more reasonably priced and much larger portions. read more

Cinnamon - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Apparently this is a local favorite and has quickly become a favorite for this non-local yet frequent visitor! This was my second visit to Cinnamon, the last time was for lunch. I love how they mark each dish's origin, showcasing the diversity within the blanket term "Indian cuisine", and educating our palates to distinguish between a Goan specialty and a Punjabi delicacy. We were a party of 6 and were brought upstairs for spacious seating arrangements. Our server, originated from east of India but resided in Bombay for many years, was very enthusiastic about the food. Upon his recommendation, my local friends got to taste the amazing Masala Dosa with coconut chutney, a personal favorite of mine. It was after 8 pm, and we thought we had over ordered, but everything was consumed with ravenous appetite! And I made masala omelet the next morning with leftovers :-). I'll remember to take some photos next time - yes there will be plenty of next times. p.s. when the bill came, we were also quite impressed at how reasonable the prices were. read more

Went here on Monday for dinner after work. The food was absolutely incredible. We had samosas as a starter then shared the Malai Kofta & Sabzi Bahaji with garlic naan and rice. I have been raving about this food since Monday night to anyone who will listen. I will for sure be going back for takeout and dine in in the future. An excellent spot! read more

Cinnamon - Vegetable samosas - Indian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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This is a fantastic restaurant. Flavors are authentic and delicious. We went for lunch and tried the lamb dish. It's supposed to be the spiciest thing on the menu, but we didn't find it spicy. We also had sag paneer spinach, along with naan bread. We started with calamari and had a couple of desserts to finish. Everything was very tasty. I have tried many things on their menu and have always been completely satisfied. read more

Perhaps my expectations were too high based on the reviews, but I found Cinnamon to be fine vs amazing. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere. Service, again, was fine, nothing special. Our main server was personable, but the hostess and support staff just okay. The food was obviously made from high quality ingredients but the overall dishes came up short. The naan was thin and on the crispy side vs soft and samosa pasty was also kind of hard vs flaky. Chicken tikka masala had good quality chicken but the sauce was bland. The sabzi bahaji, however, proved the delicious star of the table, and the rice was very good. My dining companion and I have both lived in India and tried Indian restaurants all over the world, and neither of us will go out of our way to eat here again. On top of everything, the meal was hella expensive. I think if you go in without a lot of experience with or defined preferences around Indian food, you might give it a higher rating. read more

This is the most amazing restaurant in the area! Doesn't matter what kind of food we're talking about, Cinnamon is the chosen one! Without a doubt, make reservations because you won't get a seat for a little while. Don't say I didn't warn you. It's a small restaurant and they utilize every square inch but the staff is the friendliest and super attentive as soon as your seated. I'm not even sure what to recommend because I've been here a lot and had nearly everything on the menu. I can honestly say, you can close your eyes and put your finger on the menu and you heart will melt. We had Malai Kofta for an appetizer with naan and it's a great way to start the experience. Note to self, you can never have enough naan. From there we had Mixed Grill which has lamb chops, chicken and shrimp. My goto there is always the lamp chops. Make sure you get some extra naan, Coconut Rice and Masala sauce. After a great evening of fine food and great company, you will leave there thinking of when you can come back. Which you will be... read more