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SITAR

A Symphony of Flavors

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Open Daily 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Seven days a week
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino · Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

"Where the ancient strings of the sitar compose each dish —
a harmony of spice, soul, and spectacle."

Sitar brings the bold, layered artistry of modern Indian cuisine to the Atlantic City boardwalk. Nestled within Hard Rock Casino, the restaurant honors India's rich culinary heritage — from the tandoor-kissed breads of Punjab to the coastal curries of Kerala — reimagined for the contemporary palate. The space itself is a composition: onyx marble, pearl-string chandeliers, Mughal arch alcoves, and art that sings.

Chef Christopher Corda, Executive Chef of Sitar

The Mind Behind the Menu

Christopher Corda

Executive Chef · Sitar

"Respect the ingredient, honor the tradition, and elevate the experience until it becomes memory."

At the heart of Chef Corda's cuisine is a single conviction: that Indian gastronomy, expressed through discipline, restraint, and precision, belongs unmistakably within the world of modern fine dining. Shaped by classical French technique and the sensory depth of India's regional spice traditions, his work is not fusion — it is refinement, an elevation of heritage flavors into a contemporary luxury idiom defined by balance, clarity, and intention.

Every dish is constructed as a composition rather than a recipe. Layers of spice are calibrated with architectural precision, sauces reduced to their purest expression, and heat is orchestrated rather than allowed to dominate. For Chef Corda, true luxury lies not in abundance but in restraint — harmony achieved through control.

Informed by years within high-performance dining rooms across New York and Florida, his pursuit remains deeply personal: to reframe Indian cuisine within a global fine-dining context without compromising its cultural integrity. At Sitar, within the Hard Rock hospitality environment, that vision finds a new stage — elegant, expressive, and uncompromisingly precise.

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The Craft

Elevated Indian cuisine composed by celebrated culinary artists, using time-honored techniques and the finest seasonal ingredients.

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The Space

A dramatic interior blending Mughal grandeur with contemporary luxury — arched niches, handcrafted chandeliers, and marble throughout.

The Experience

Every visit is a performance. From the first sip to the final course, Sitar orchestrates an unforgettable evening in Atlantic City's most iconic address.

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Hours

Open Seven Days a Week

12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Find Us

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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