West Village · South Indian · $$$

When do Semma reservations open?

ToughPartly confirmedSevenRooms

Semma is a South Indian room in West Village. Tables are booked on SevenRooms (per DinnerElite). ~2 weeks out (Infatuation); 15 days at 9:00 AM ET per DinnerElite - hour unverified.

Reservations open

~2 weeks out (Infatuation); 15 days at 9:00 AM ET per DinnerElite - hour unverified

Parts of this are unconfirmed (see note). Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.

The secrets

Insider tips

The site posts the book 15 days ahead at 9:00 AM ET. Dinner runs Monday through Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. Parties of seven and up leave the regular book and go to private dining.
confirmed by restaurant Semma October 18, 2026
The dining room does not hold tables for walk-ins, but there are 12 bar seats. A restaurant rep told Time Out that the line starts about an hour before opening and that the host texts when a stool frees up. Diners who got in lined up around 4:15 to 4:30 for the 5pm open, with an easier time on a weekday or near the end of service. True no-show tables are described as rare.
multiple diners report Time Out April 23, 2026 · The Infatuation October 5, 2026 · Reddit December 15, 2025 · Reddit July 10, 2025

Last checked October 18, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.

How hard, and why

Tough · 3/5

Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.”

An editorial estimate, not a feed from Resy or the restaurant, and not a guarantee. City ranking · How drops work

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The details

Booking platform: SevenRooms (per DinnerElite)
Notify / waitlist: Not confirmed
Walk-ins: 12 bar seats
Official site: semma.nyc/
Last verified: 2026-10-17

Plan the night

Ask the concierge for a full evening built around Semma, with a backup if the drop goes fast.

Plan with the concierge

Sources: primary · secondary. Info as researched Oct 2026.

Questions

When do Semma reservations open?

~2 weeks out (Infatuation); 15 days at 9:00 AM ET per DinnerElite - hour unverified. Source status: Partly confirmed. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How do you book Semma?

Semma books via SevenRooms (per DinnerElite).

Does Semma take walk-ins?

12 bar seats.

How do people get a table at Semma?

The site posts the book 15 days ahead at 9:00 AM ET. Dinner runs Monday through Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. Parties of seven and up leave the regular book and go to private dining. The dining room does not hold tables for walk-ins, but there are 12 bar seats. A restaurant rep told Time Out that the line starts about an hour before opening and that the host texts when a stool frees up. Diners who got in lined up around 4:15 to 4:30 for the 5pm open, with an easier time on a weekday or near the end of service. True no-show tables are described as rare.

Does Midnight Table sell reservations?

No. We send alerts and help you plan and book. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and we never resell tables.