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Nirvana: The Taste of India, Cambridge, MA

Nirvana: The Taste of India

5.0
5
178 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for business meals
Nirvana, an epicurean Indian restaurant in Cambridge presents traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary flair. We boast a lunch buffet, outdoor seating during the warmer months and a full-service bar with craft cocktails that flatter our flavor rich dishes.
Our head chef Paramjit Singh hails from Punjab, India where the tandoor method of cooking originated. He brings over 20 years of experience to our kitchen and combines traditional cooking methods with novel ingredients to create innovative meals for our guests. As an 80-seat restaurant on historic Massachusetts Avenue, Nirvana endeavors to promote a transcendent experience through food, drink and great company.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 441-5566
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paramjit Singh
  • Area
    West Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Harvard Square T Station; Porter Square T Station
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Best Overall

  • Greater Boston

    Best Food

  • Greater Boston

    Best Value

  • Greater Boston

    Healthy

  • Greater Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • Boston

    Best Food

  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Healthy

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

178 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Food was delicious, place was nice and staff was amazing!! My family and I will definetely go back!

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  2. Christine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and we had such a great time!

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  3. Jaime

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful selection of dishes - everything delicious! Also menu is nicely marked for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. Friendly and warm staff.

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  4. Kathryn

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite lunch place in Cambridge! Good for both small and large groups.

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  5. Teri

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my favorite place to go for a date with hubby or just to gather with good friends. The food is excellent, and the staff is welcoming.

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  6. Indranil

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We primarily ordered North Indian fares and all dishes were superb. We especially loved the lamb & sheekh kababs, Vindaloo that came with the Nirvana dinner and the Fish pakoras. The owners were very nice too. Will highly recommend this place.

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  7. Joe

    VIP

    Indiana

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dosa and beet salad and chili paneer for starters and shrimp vindaloo for dinner along with stir fried vegetables - been years since we were there but will go again

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  8. Kathryn

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish I could give it more than five stars! Outstanding food, outstanding value.

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  9. Richard

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food highly recommended the dinner for two is a great way of testing different dishes!!

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  10. ClaireL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was a wonderful meal with a great atmosphere!

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FAQs

Nirvana: The Taste of India does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

Nirvana: The Taste of India is rated 5 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Nirvana: The Taste of India

1680 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Area
    West Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Harvard Square T Station; Porter Square T Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paramjit Singh
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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