A sleek, contemporary option for modern Indian dishes & cocktails, plus a buffet at lunch. Based on 540 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1680 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 441-5566
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Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Jacob Anderson
We have been to Nirvana several times for both eating out and eating in. The outdoor seating was always a pleasure. And staff super kind. Prices are moderate, but the food is high quality. Nice crispy dosa on Mass Ave! Once we have ordered a take away Saag Paneer that tasted slightly burnt. We called them, and they prepared a new one right away. Good folks!
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Rohan Parekh
PSA: They charge you 50c for each take out container.
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Kinvi Shah
I had a fantastic time at Nirvana! The seating arrangement was well-done, and the ambiance was delightful. The bar area was impressive, and the server’s friendly demeanor added to the positive experience.
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Krima Modi
I went to Nirvana yesterday afternoon and it was awful experience. The attending waitress could not care less, I had to wait to look around for her just to ask basic items like spoon. I was provided fork and butter knife. Another thing is I ordered Chhoe Bhature so obviously I asked if I can have some onions with lemon and salt on it and little of pickle like one mango slice. She told me it will be charged separately. I still Made my peace with it and said okay then she can with just raw chopped onions no lemon not even salt on it. Besides every place served chhole with 2 bhaturas on standard level, This place provided just one. Although the quality aka taste was good. But quantity and customer service made me post this reviews. Last but not least they charge 50cents for to go container. I mean how cheap one can be. I paid that without complain but then I couldn’t pack some of my leftover so I asked her for third container being okay with paying for that and she came with the half sized container than the first two she gave me and she charged me same price for it. I’d say if you have any self respect let do not go. People go to restaurant for eat with ease not to being treated like they are there to eat some free food.
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Dariusz Jemielniak (Pundit)
EDIT: Buffet is no longer served, but the lunch options are plenty, and quite good. The food is not over salted anymore, and you get the choice of splicyness (medium is tangibly spicy).
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Kotesh Makke
Nice place to prefer Indian food, very good staff and helpful. Like to visit again.. reasonable cost nearby Harvard university.
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Khoi Nguyen
Amazing food. I destroyed the butter chicken and naan. Rice is okay. Spicy is spicy. Fast service. Was a little annoyed by the extra charges for takeout containers.
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Tina Jennette
We stopped here randomly. And didn’t regret it. We ate outside and the food was good. We had the Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter (Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras), Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Rack Of Lamb, Keema Naan and Saag Paneer.
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Schuyler Bailar
Not sure why this only has 4 stars – it should have 5! Everything was delicious. Complex flavors, well-balanced spices, kind waiters, and impressively fast service.We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The chicken tikka dal was so good, I’ll be coming back just for that. The dosa was really very good. We were very surprised. Perfectly crispy but still a touch h can eat. The masala was so well seasoned. One of our party had allergies and they were super accommodating and easy about that. The prices felt reasonable and the portions good. We’ll certainly be back!!
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Virnalisse Echevarria
First time here, Food was Hot, Spicy and Delicious!! Staff was polite, respectful, and Amazing!! I Highly Recommend Everyone to come to Nirvana and try everything on their Menu. Scenery was Romantic, Beautiful and Relaxing. Would come again to this location, Thank You for an amazing night!
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