Boston's Indian food centers on Cambridge's Central Square and the Mass Ave corridor, where the university community supports authentic options. The suburbs also have solid choices.
Cambridge
Punjabi Dhaba
$ • Cambridge
Truck stop vibes. Excellent Punjabi food.
India Quality
$$ • Kenmore
Boston Indian institution since 1983.
Guru
$ • Cambridge
Outstanding South Indian vegetarian.
Boston Proper
Mela
$$ • South End
South End Indian favorite.
Masala Art
$$ • Needham
Modern Indian with good technique.
Shanti
$$ • Dorchester
Dorchester neighborhood favorite.
Suburbs
Delhi Darbar
$$ • Burlington
North suburban Indian.
Dosa Factory
$ • Somerville
South Indian specialist.
India Pavilion
$$ • Cambridge
Central Square classic.
Pro Tip: Cambridge's Central Square and Mass Ave have Boston's best Indian concentration—explore the side streets.