We've been going there for years. The food is always good, but service not great. Not very attentive and no one checks up. They don't seem very happy you're there. Still, the food is tasty.
DeepankarS
Pathetic and experience, rude and unattentuve staff, cooking quality below average, basic condiments in indian typical dishes missing, and most importantly, staff think they are doing a favor by taking care of their guests. Really disappointed as it's been the only let down on our trip. Rest of all Boston/New England restaurants have been a true delight!
BenSahn
Nirvana is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We dine here often. The food is consistently good, the service is fine, and the ambiance is nice. We wish those large TVs over the bar were not there. No one seems to watch them, but they distract.
Razor
Really exceptional food. We did the set dinners (trying both the meat and the vegetarian offerings) and they were terrific, providing more food than four hungry people could eat. Highly recommended!
mblbmd
Such a treat to have masala dosas in addition to some of favorite North Indian treats. Service was prompt. Food was flavorful and spice level was on point. Enjoyed the cauliflower done manchurian style. All in all it was the perfect rest for our college freshman who misses our favorite Indian restaurant at home!
ScottB
Excellent, fresh Indian food. We've been disappointed with our western suburbs's Indian dining, and was very happily surprised by an excellent dinner at Nirvana. The service was also very attentive and pleasant.
We had an incredible experience, the food the service, everything was great. I unfortunately had a severe cramp in my leg and the family running the restaurant helped to make sure I was ok. The whole staff treated customers like family. We will be back!
DavidT
The food choices for vegans are excellent, and the beer on tap makes it all taste so much better. But what I liked most of all, with my ageing ears, was that we could hold a conversation without having to compete with background noise.
I loved the restaurant, service and food were delicious. Elegant decoration, comfortable seats. Excellent variety at the bar. Food came fast and I would recommend the Tamarind Margarita for a cocktail if you like trying something new.
I loved the restaurant, service and food were delicious. Elegant decoration, comfortable seats. Excellent variety at the bar. Food came fast and I would recommend the Tamarind Margarita for a cocktail if you like trying something new.
Nirvana is always incredible. Especially the dosas - they're super delicious. Extremely vegan-friendly. Everything is always fresh, and the space is immaculately clean. Absolutely a gem. The owner is extremely pleasant host. When he is not there, service can be a tiny bit spotty, but easily made up for by the terrific food.
ElaineG
I took a friend to Nirvana to celebrate her 60th birthday. She loves Indian food and enjoyed Nirvana. We sat outdoors per our booking instructions. The food was excellent. The waiter was quite slow and appeared a bit irritable - that was our only low. A second waiter who was an older man was excellent however. I am disappointed to learn that Nirvana told Open Table that we were a no-show because we ate there and this is not true.
Dani
This was our first time at Nirvana. The food was really good. The service was great too. We did sit outside, so there was some noise from the street, but we preferred the outdoor option. The only negative comment I would add was that the staff does not wear a mask. They do not have to as far as I know the rules today, but in other places they do and it makes us feel better.
DavidR
Strange to say but it's hard to find food Indian food in Boston. This place is serious, so don't order even medium spice unless you are ready for the fire. I love the saag paneer and would be happy with a solely vegetarian experience. But with tandoori this good, why pass it up? Enjoy and especially enjoy the friendly owners and waitstaff.
Everything was amazing. They took care of the reservation and set a table aside with menus ready for us. As soon as we sat down, the service was exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable staff and the food was amazing!
We've been going there for years. The food is always good, but service not great. Not very attentive and no one checks up. They don't seem very happy you're there. Still, the food is tasty.
Pathetic and experience, rude and unattentuve staff, cooking quality below average, basic condiments in indian typical dishes missing, and most importantly, staff think they are doing a favor by taking care of their guests. Really disappointed as it's been the only let down on our trip. Rest of all Boston/New England restaurants have been a true delight!
Nirvana is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We dine here often. The food is consistently good, the service is fine, and the ambiance is nice. We wish those large TVs over the bar were not there. No one seems to watch them, but they distract.
Really exceptional food. We did the set dinners (trying both the meat and the vegetarian offerings) and they were terrific, providing more food than four hungry people could eat. Highly recommended!
Such a treat to have masala dosas in addition to some of favorite North Indian treats. Service was prompt. Food was flavorful and spice level was on point. Enjoyed the cauliflower done manchurian style. All in all it was the perfect rest for our college freshman who misses our favorite Indian restaurant at home!
Excellent, fresh Indian food. We've been disappointed with our western suburbs's Indian dining, and was very happily surprised by an excellent dinner at Nirvana. The service was also very attentive and pleasant.
We had an incredible experience, the food the service, everything was great. I unfortunately had a severe cramp in my leg and the family running the restaurant helped to make sure I was ok. The whole staff treated customers like family. We will be back!
The food choices for vegans are excellent, and the beer on tap makes it all taste so much better. But what I liked most of all, with my ageing ears, was that we could hold a conversation without having to compete with background noise.
I loved the restaurant, service and food were delicious. Elegant decoration, comfortable seats. Excellent variety at the bar. Food came fast and I would recommend the Tamarind Margarita for a cocktail if you like trying something new.
I loved the restaurant, service and food were delicious. Elegant decoration, comfortable seats. Excellent variety at the bar. Food came fast and I would recommend the Tamarind Margarita for a cocktail if you like trying something new.
Restaurantji Recommends
Nirvana is always incredible. Especially the dosas - they're super delicious. Extremely vegan-friendly. Everything is always fresh, and the space is immaculately clean. Absolutely a gem. The owner is extremely pleasant host. When he is not there, service can be a tiny bit spotty, but easily made up for by the terrific food.
I took a friend to Nirvana to celebrate her 60th birthday. She loves Indian food and enjoyed Nirvana. We sat outdoors per our booking instructions. The food was excellent. The waiter was quite slow and appeared a bit irritable - that was our only low. A second waiter who was an older man was excellent however. I am disappointed to learn that Nirvana told Open Table that we were a no-show because we ate there and this is not true.
This was our first time at Nirvana. The food was really good. The service was great too. We did sit outside, so there was some noise from the street, but we preferred the outdoor option. The only negative comment I would add was that the staff does not wear a mask. They do not have to as far as I know the rules today, but in other places they do and it makes us feel better.
Strange to say but it's hard to find food Indian food in Boston. This place is serious, so don't order even medium spice unless you are ready for the fire. I love the saag paneer and would be happy with a solely vegetarian experience. But with tandoori this good, why pass it up? Enjoy and especially enjoy the friendly owners and waitstaff.
Everything was amazing. They took care of the reservation and set a table aside with menus ready for us. As soon as we sat down, the service was exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable staff and the food was amazing!