The staff of India Pavilion thank you sincerely for your patronage. Curbside-Pickup and Home Delivery are now available for you daily. Established in 1979 by Mohan Singh, India Pavilion is the oldest Indian restaurant in the Boston area. Our family recipes are exquisitely executed by our chefs just for you, using the highest quality of spices, herbs and fresh ingredients.
We take pride in using traditional Indian preparations and cooking methods to ensure that each dish is delicious and becomes your favorite. Our chefs can recommend menu options to accommodate various dietary needs. Along with our regular menu, we offer an abundant lunch buffet daily, 11:30am-3pm to accommodate the tight schedules of our local patrons on their lunch breaks, while introducing new comers to over 15 different dishes at once.
We take pride in using traditional Indian preparations and cooking methods to ensure that each dish is delicious and becomes your favorite. Our chefs can recommend menu options to accommodate various dietary needs. Along with our regular menu, we offer an abundant lunch buffet daily, 11:30am-3pm to accommodate the tight schedules of our local patrons on their lunch breaks, while introducing new comers to over 15 different dishes at once.
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India Pavilion - Established: 1979Welcome to India PavilionThis room and bar can be reserved for partiesAnother view of the dining area near the barEntrance at nightWe import our own fragrant Basmati RiceTraditional handmade Punjabi SamosasDahi Papri ChattA Dinner fit for Royalty Truly Shahi PaneerA Chicken Tikka Masala to RememberMasala Dosai - A South Indian TreatOur famous Tandoori Chicken marinated 24hoursBhindi Masala - one of our favoritesThe Pavilion Thali - you can't go wrongAnother customization of our Pavilion ThaliCreamy Rice PuddingMango Lassi made with Alphonso MangosWe thank you for 40+ years of support!
The staff of India Pavilion thank you sincerely for your patronage. Indian Food Home Delivery and Curbside-Pickup are both available for you daily from 11:30AM to 10:30PM. Indian beer may also be ordered in certain limits with ID of course. India Pavilion Restaurant in Central Square Cambridge has endeavored to offer the greater Cambridge community Indian food home delivery and takeout ever since Mohan Singh opened it in 1979.
The staff of India Pavilion thank you sincerely for your patronage. Curbside-Pickup and Indian Food Home Delivery are both available for you daily from 11:30AM to 10:30PM. Indian beer may also be ordered in certain limits with ID of course. For a long time now, our loyal patrons have considered India Pavilion in Central Square Cambridge, the best Indian restaurant in the Boston area.
Reviews (23)
Valerie C.
Dec 29, 2021
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We had the lunch buffet ($15.99 per person, I believe). For the price, I thought the buffet was very solid. There are lots of options to choose from, which I really appreciated. I was able to try some new dishes I had not had before. However, this is definitely not the best indian food that I have tried (especially the saag paneer was underwhelming). Further, the service was lacking -- we never got our water refilled the entire time that we were there.
Yingna L.
Dec 27, 2021
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Absolutely in love with the lunch buffet/all you can eat experience. We came here on a Monday. The variety of dishes - chicken tikka masala, paneer, chickpea, tandoori chicken etc etc. blew me away. Their dessert with rice pudding, carrot cake and candies friend dough were fantastic. The service was friendly, prompt and professional. For $15, this is definitely a premium experience. Would love to come back again, and very soon.
Sandeep Akula
Dec 26, 2021
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Was spoiled and smelling extremely bad
Not sure how they couldn’t find out when making or serving it.
We had the foul smell when serving it onto our plate.
Not a single sorry about this and the waiter is so weird that we were the only table in the restaurant and he was just standing in front of the table waiting for us to get done and leave even though there was 30 mins more to closing.
Not sure how they couldn’t find out when making or serving it.
We had the foul smell when serving it onto our plate.
Not a single sorry about this and the waiter is so weird that we were the only table in the restaurant and he was just standing in front of the table waiting for us to get done and leave even though there was 30 mins more to closing.
Shashank Dixit
Dec 22, 2021
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Monalisa H.
Dec 15, 2021
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The interior was so inviting and warm that it felt like a posh authentic Indian restaurant. Do I started to drool over reshmi kabab and chilli chicken, really hoping to get something nice. When the order came, the reshmi kabab was made of mixed meat (so not what I wanted to eat) and chilli chicken was in a weird looking tomato paste. The waitress had no idea what reshmi kabab actually is. So I educated her and then she went back to check with the chef. She came out with "our chefs are from Bangladesh so that's how they make reshmi kabab". Shouldn't the restaurant then be called
Abhishek John
Dec 12, 2021
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The buffet menu is the best here. Very affordable ($15) and authentic food. India Pavilion is by far the best Indian restaurant serving delicious and authentic food in Boston. Had an amazing experience of great hospitality within a spacious and clean dining area. They're very good with keeping Covid norms and ensure that guests feel safe and comfortable.
Jannat Jhumu
Dec 02, 2021
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Laurin S.
Nov 17, 2021
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The staff was staying calm cool and collected in the face of some very grumpy women waiting for take-out orders. The dining room was packed, and there was a line of people waiting for takeout, and the staff was working very hard. I heard one staff member say "the kitchen is cooking as fast as they can." I wish people could be more understanding during such extremely difficult times for the restaurant industry. My takeout order was very tasty even though I had to wait an extra 20 minutes for it, It WAS prime time on a Friday night after all.
Della S.
Nov 14, 2021
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I was a little disappointed that service was extremely slow even though we were one of maybe four parties seated at the restaurant. The service staff stayed in the kitchen/back of the restaurant so it took them a handful of minutes to notice that we entered the restaurant. After we were seated and looked at the menu, it took a long time for someone to come take our order.
We shared the chicken pakora ($5.95), lamb rogan josh ($15.95), and aloo nan ($4.50).
The chicken pakora had a texture that I wasn't super used to (to be fair, I've never had chicken pakora before so I am not the best
We shared the chicken pakora ($5.95), lamb rogan josh ($15.95), and aloo nan ($4.50).
The chicken pakora had a texture that I wasn't super used to (to be fair, I've never had chicken pakora before so I am not the best
Bee P.
Nov 07, 2021
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Jeffrey T.
Oct 30, 2021
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For more than a dozen years I have patronized India Pavillion including ordering takeout from them during the pandemic. When my office was nearby, I frequented their buffet. I've had many dinners there over the year.
You can imagine how surprised I was by the terrible service and hostile response when that I got when I complained.
As I have done more than ten times, I ordered pickup today. I sent my 13-year old daughter to pick it up. She loves their coconut soup and has grew up on their saag paneer. It was a treat for her to have India Pavillion.
I called in advance and said that
You can imagine how surprised I was by the terrible service and hostile response when that I got when I complained.
As I have done more than ten times, I ordered pickup today. I sent my 13-year old daughter to pick it up. She loves their coconut soup and has grew up on their saag paneer. It was a treat for her to have India Pavillion.
I called in advance and said that
Raj G.
Oct 03, 2021
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Anastasiia Iun
Sep 27, 2021
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Michael P.
Sep 09, 2021
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Fellenia C.
Sep 04, 2021
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Jasmine C.
Aug 01, 2021
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I was starving when I came here and the food was absolutely great. The flavors and spices all came through and I was just tearing through the food. The portion size for the naan was perfect because it was large but enough to use up all of the fury with. I would definitely come here again and order more of their foods!
Rakesh Dhawan
Jul 25, 2021
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Reetuparna Biswas
Jul 12, 2021
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The quantity of food was nice. They gave extra rice & daal which was not in the menu. That is good. I didn't like the daal anyway. I ordered some chicken dishes & it felt like homely. I have tasted some other Indian restaurant here in Boston & Cambridge so I cannot review this one as best. But the food was normal & good.
Felicia L.
May 14, 2021
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India Pavilion is hands-down my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in the greater Boston area. I'm pretty sure we order takeout from here at least once every month, because it's his comfort food--I'm almost certain he'll never get tired of this place!
He always orders the Gobi Kaju Masala since he's vegetarian, and introduced me to it a couple of years ago. It's very flavorful and probably the best Indian curry I've had. We also usually order the garlic naan, and the curry and garlic naan make a great combination. Price wise, I'd say that you get what
He always orders the Gobi Kaju Masala since he's vegetarian, and introduced me to it a couple of years ago. It's very flavorful and probably the best Indian curry I've had. We also usually order the garlic naan, and the curry and garlic naan make a great combination. Price wise, I'd say that you get what
Mona Jalal
Apr 29, 2021
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I ordered butter chicken with rice and it was very delicious. Staff were very nice. The bathroom was very clean. You can stay there until 11pm and you wouldn’t be rushed to leave the place. My friend and I had a very enjoyable time over there having great food and chatting. The sitting area was very comfortable. They also have a dedicated bar in the restaurant for those who need to just use the bar or order special drinks. Their menu was quite versatile covering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options.
Jim Phillips
Dec 30, 2020
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Abby W.
Feb 09, 2020
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This is overall a decent spot (3.5 out of 5) to have a quick warm bite by yourself or with a group if you happen to be in the central square area.
Let me admit I don't have particularly high standard for Indian food. We went on a Friday for dinner. The true story was that we were planning to go somewhere else, but this place smelled very good when we passed it, so we stopped at the door to check out the menu. As we were debating whether to go inside, someone came out of the restaurant and said "you wouldn't go wrong with anything you order here." So we decided to give it a
Let me admit I don't have particularly high standard for Indian food. We went on a Friday for dinner. The true story was that we were planning to go somewhere else, but this place smelled very good when we passed it, so we stopped at the door to check out the menu. As we were debating whether to go inside, someone came out of the restaurant and said "you wouldn't go wrong with anything you order here." So we decided to give it a
James Z.
Feb 02, 2020
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India Pavilion is a solid option for Indian cuisine if you're in Central Square, Cambridge. The atmosphere is clean and interesting. Cool lighting fixtures, a couple different dining areas. It's a little dark at some of the tables but not too bad.
Service was prompt and personable. Food came out pretty timely for the most part.
*My biggest qualm was that the meat portions in the dishes we ordered were a little small. We ordered three chicken entrees and I feel like there could have been a bit more chicken in these servings based in what other Indian restaurants serve. Though the portions
Service was prompt and personable. Food came out pretty timely for the most part.
*My biggest qualm was that the meat portions in the dishes we ordered were a little small. We ordered three chicken entrees and I feel like there could have been a bit more chicken in these servings based in what other Indian restaurants serve. Though the portions
