17 Best Indian Restaurants in Boston

“The service is friendly and the prices are very affordable. The food is really delicious and authentic South Indian cuisine. All the dishes were done perfectly and the staff was very kind. One of the best South Indian meals I have ever had.“

“Vaisakhi is the breath of fresh air that the restaurant scene in this little corner of Brighton and all of Cleveland Circle needs. Finally a sit down, casual Indian place that's reasonably priced and doesn't require half an hour each way on the T to get to! Even on their first day open, their food is better than several of the Indian restaurants in the Boston area that I've eaten at. Tucked away across from the Sutherland Road T stop, you can follow your nose to the doorstep of the restaurant. The interior tastefully restrained, bright colors and some simple paintings above the booths. The space is small, but not cramped and the booth seating at least was very comfortable. The three gentlemen who own/run the front of the house are eager to please. We were seated right away and given water and menus. The menu is comprehensive without being too large and confusing. The vegetarian, and meat sections are both equally sized, so there's plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. My wife and I started out with the vegetable pakoras. These little fritters of batter and veggies were served hot, with a little bit of salty spice powder and dipping sauces. The crunchy shell pairs nicely with the soft veggies inside and tastes amazing when you put a bit of the red onion chutney on it. For our main course we ordered the saag paneer and the dal makhani, two of our favorite vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine. The dal makhani was subtle, not overly spiced and not overly rich like many I've had. The lentils weren't rock hard or cooked into mush. The star of the show was definitely the saag paneer though. The saag was so wonderfully rich and smooth and spiced perfectly, and the paneer was the perfect texture, not too soft and mushy and now dry and crumbly. We decided to leave room for some desert and tried both the gulab jamun and the kheer. The kheer was a bit under seasoned for my taste, not enough rose water or cardamom and a bit on this thin side, but it served as a nice palate cleanser. The gulab jamun was excellent, the syrup not too sweet or floral and the balls had a nice subtle flavor to them as well. I'm lucky enough to live right around the corner from Vaisakhi, but I would gladly travel a lot further for this food.“

“Yummy food with nice atmosphere . Have so many little corners that you would love to click with .“

“My favorite thing about Codman Square! The roti is delicious, all the cooks are so friendly, the music is great, Wu is everybody's favorite guy, service is fast, and the spice cake is in my top ten desserts ever. On top of all that, the veggie roti and doubles are vegan!“

“We made a quick reservation this evening and showed up early. We were seated quickly and had sufficient time to order. Our server took about 10 minutes to greet us and took our entire order at that time.

The service wasn't anything to write home about, and our food was out before we received the bottle of wine we ordered. However, the food was excellent! We ordered the butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, onion naan, and vegetable pakodas. Everything was flavorful and came to our table hot. Probably the best of these dishes we've had.

Give this place a shot, you will be happy you did.“

“An excellent spot in JP for some of the best Indian food in the city. This is my 6th time visiting the restaurant and the first time the lighting in the restaurant was nice enough to take some pictures.

This place isn't afraid to make authentic Indian food. Just be sure to tell your server you would like an authentic level of spice and your mouth (and guts) will burn. For most, a mild or mid level of spice would suffice. I love their Special Briyani, which is a combination of fish, shrimp and chicken.

Now, the service was hit or miss. Today, the service was weak. They had 4 servers in the restaurant who were happy to stand and watch things go by rather than be attentive or helpful. They were also eager to get you OUT of the restaurant by placing the check on your table as quickly as they can even though it was quiet and there were plenty of space. Thankfully, the quality of the food saved the day.“

“Highly recommended for vegetarians in the area craving authentic Indian flavors!
We tried the Samosa Chaat and Vada Pav, and both dishes were absolutely top-notch. The Vada Pav packs a bit of heat—so if you’re sensitive to spice, just a heads-up—but I personally loved the kick. Totally worth it for anyone looking to indulge in bold, flavorful Indian street food.“

“The food was excellent. There was a fair amount of heat and spice, but it was balanced nicely with well-developed flavors. Even on a 95 ° f day, outside dining was comfortable because of the strong cross breeze and shade.“

“Really enjoyed my experience at Mela. The food was tasty and the fresh, the service was welcoming. A great place if you're looking for quality Indian cuisine in Boston.“

“Visiting Boston with my wife for a few days and we dined at Shanti. What a great find, cosy atmosphere, good menu, excellent food and first class service. Strongly recommend to all!“

“Food was good, service was nice“

“Food was delicious and I’ll definitely be back.“

“I love Ali Roti since the 1980’s. Fresh food good flavor and family owned. Delicious food to top my cravings.“

“This is probably the best chicken biryani I’ve had. I asked for spicy and was absolutely delighted at the heat as well as the savory flavors and tasty chicken. Definitely will be trying their other selections along with another order of the biryani 👍🙏🏽“

“A no frills spot for everyday home-style Indian food. I always get the veggie combo and it’s satisfying every time. The food is light and not your typical, heavy, creamy Indian fare, which is much appreciated especially for lunch time. The woman who works there is super sweet! Highly recommend.“

“I have been in this retaurant many many times for lunch buffet. They have great Pakistani food at buffet for very reasonable price. I would highly recommend to enjoy their Buffet. I believe that they serve lunch buffet 7 days a week.“

“Amazing food with variety of options to choose from! fresh cut veggies and drinks. The food is always delicious, and the service is top-notch. Highly recommend the bowl and falafel. Friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere make it a great spot for lunch or dinner. Can't wait to come back!
Highly recommended“