Best of Boston

Best Indian Restaurant

2011 Best Indian Restaurant

Kashmir

Boston
It's not exactly off the beaten path, but don't hold that against this Newbury Street establishment. The menu packs in polished regional specialties like lentil-based [...] read more»
2009 Best Indian Restaurant

Tamarind Bay

Cambridge
There's plenty of tasty Indian food around town—witness the lines of hungry grad students at Cambridge's Punjabi Dhaba, for one. But Harvard Square's Tamarind Bay [...] read more»
2008 Best Indian Restaurant

Tamarind Bay

Brookline
Eschewing the batch-cooking method used by similar eateries, the Harvard Square hideaway has earned its stripes with made-to-order freshness. Vegetables that might be bland in [...] read more»
2007 Best Indian Restaurant

India Samraat

Boston
While lachha paratha, kadahi paneer, and the other spice-redolent dishes at this 17-year-old Back Bay outpost may be a challenge to pronounce, none are a [...] read more»
2006 Best Indian Restaurant

Punjabi Dhaba

Cambridge
The garlic naan and chicken tikka masala might be enough to tempt us if we couldn't get those standards at every other Indian joint. The [...] read more»
2005 Best Indian Restaurant

Tamarind Bay

Cambridge
In a city boasting dozens of quality Indian restaurants, Tamarind Bay stands apart. Here, there's no heaviness to the rich curries and grilled meats. Instead, [...] read more»
2003 Best Indian Restaurant

Tanjore

Cambridge
It's a good thing they make such a sweet mango lassi</em in this softly lit space just off Harvard Square. A cool yogurt drink is [...] read more»
2002 Best Indian Restaurant

Rangoli

Allston
This dimly lit, family-run eatery is a winning culinary combination for discriminating taste buds. The diverse and imaginative menu goes well beyond your typical curry-and-rice [...] read more»
2001 Best Indian Restaurant

Diva Indian Bistro

Somerville
The owners of Kashmir and Café of India have hit the jackpot with their newest entry into the Indian dining scene. The setting is modern [...] read more»
2000 Best Indian Restaurant, Suburban

Jaipur Cafe

Norwood
It's worth the trek to the 'burbs to try this Indian food influenced by various regions of India. The Cafe's tandoor specials include marinated whole [...] read more»