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India Pavilion
Indian · Central Square
North Indian cuisine in Central Square since 1990. Extensive vegetarian options, tandoori specialties, and daily lunch buffet. Family-friendly atmosphere.
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Cambridge is home to a thriving Indian dining scene, from traditional North Indian classics to contemporary fusion. The city's academic community includes many students and faculty from India, ensuring authentic flavors and high standards across multiple neighborhoods.
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Tamarind Bay in Harvard Square is consistently rated as Cambridge's best upscale Indian restaurant, offering refined regional specialties from across India in an elegant setting perfect for business dinners or special occasions. For more casual, authentic flavors, India Pavilion in Central Square has been a local favorite since 1990, known for their extensive vegetarian options and daily lunch buffet. Punjabi Dhaba, also in Central Square, offers authentic North Indian street food-style cooking at excellent prices. Each restaurant offers a different experience—Tamarind Bay for refined dining, India Pavilion for family-friendly classics, and Punjabi Dhaba for bold, authentic flavors.
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