From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Indian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Kashmir (Restaurants - Indian) 279 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-1695 Distance: ~0.42 mi         Description: BACK BAY. Kashmir brings together excellent Indian cuisine and a relaxed environment. The pleasant interior invites guests to linger over heaping plates of vegetarian curry and tandoori rack of lamb. Outdoor patio dining is available too and makes for a great spot to catch the energy and action of Newbury Street. If you're looking for a quick lunch stop, Kashmir fits the bill with a convenient lunch buffet. Mantra (Restaurants - Indian) 52 Temple Pl, Boston  MA  02111 • 617-542-8111 Distance: ~0.80 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Mantra, whose 100-year-old bank building home is dressed in contemporary style, serves cuisine that couples French and Indian culinary styles. Fresh ingredients, pungent spices, and a creative approach make for tasty combinations, like tandoor-spiced lobster, caramelized monkfish, grilled lamb rack, and seared veal tenderloin. The interior features chain-mail curtains and restrooms with one-way mirrors. India Quality (Restaurants - Indian) 484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston  MA  02215 • 617-267-4499 Distance: ~0.96 mi         Description: KENMORE SQUARE. This Kenmore Square area Indian restaurant has a well-rounded menu that features homemade Indian breads and chicken, vegetable, and seafood entrees at very economical prices. The lunch options are plenteous and feature particularly appealing price tags. Entrees can come spiced to your liking, so be sure to notify your waitress of the degree of spice you prefer—mild, medium, or hot. Bombay Cafe (Restaurants - Indian) 175 Massachusetts Ave, Boston  MA  02115 • 617-247-0555 Distance: ~1.36 mi         Description: BACK BAY. Bombay's lunch buffet is ideal for folks on the go, especially given its reasonable price. The cafe is also known for exceptional tandoori offerings, not to mention chicken, lamb, seafood, and vegetable dishes. In addition, you'll find homemade breads and chef specials. Chicken curry and lamb saag, along with stuffed nan (unleavened bread filled with potatoes, nuts, and spices), are particularly good. Casual dress. India Samraat (Restaurants - Indian) 51-A Mass Ave, Boston  MA  02115 • 617-247-0718 Distance: ~1.36 mi         Description: BACK BAY. Family-owned, this cozy Indian restaurant lets guests choose upholstered booths along the perimeter or tables in the center. Spicy dishes based on lamb and chicken create instant fans, and notable entrees include chicken tandoori, lamb curry, and saag paneer, a vegetarian dish. Homemade Indian bread is a must with every meal. For ambience, Indian music plays softly in the background. Tamarind Bay (Restaurants - Indian) 75 Winthrop St Harvard Square, Cambridge  MA  02138 • 617-491-4552 Distance: ~2.71 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. The folks who run this stylish Indian dining room draw inspiration from all over the Sub-Continent. Indeed, Tamarind isn't content to rely on stereotypes, and the variety on their menu reflects that. On the one hand are familiar lamb kebabs and chicken tikka, and on the other are more surprising numbers like fenugreek-flavored shrimp curry and calamari masala. One of the best lunch deals in the area, their weekly buffet is a steal a just under $10 and offers fresh-cooked vegetarian and non- specialties. Bombay Club (Restaurants - Indian) 57 JFK St Harvard Square, Cambridge  MA  02138 • 617-661-8100 Distance: ~2.76 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. Bombay Club occupies a second story spot in Harvard Square, and the dining room's floor-to-ceiling windows afford great views of the streetscape below. The menu offers traditional Indian cuisine and places emphasis on curries and dishes with rice and vegetables. If you just can't decide, try lamb saag or chicken tandoori, tried-and-true favorites. The well-selected wine list provides a good number of varieties. Smart casual dress. Tanjore (Restaurants - Indian) 18 Eliot St Harvard Square, Cambridge  MA  02138 • 617-868-1900 Distance: ~2.83 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. Not familiar with Indian food? Have no fear – the staff at Tanjore will help you select something good. The cuisine at this Harvard Square restaurant hails from a variety of regions in India, and the menu clearly denotes each recipe's roots. Entrees create a tasty combination of flavors, thanks to skillful blendings of herbs, spices, nuts, and lentils. The pleasant interior has a laid-back atmosphere, and the lunch buffet is a great, quick option for mid-day dining. Rangoli (Restaurants - Indian) 129 Brighton Ave, Allston  MA  02134 • 617-562-0200 Distance: ~2.84 mi User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: BRIGHTON. Rangoli features Southern Indian cuisine that's top notch. The menu has a large selection of appetizers as well as tasty curries and vegetarian dishes. Locals love the more innovative dishes such as bhel samosa (a deep-fried turnover stuffed with a curried potatoes and green peas), but the old standbys remain as well, like chaat and tandoori dishes. The decor isn't much to speak of, but the well-prepared entrees more than make up for what it lacks. Cafe of India (Restaurants - Indian) 52-A Brattle St Harvard Square, Cambridge  MA  02138 • 617-661-0683 Distance: ~2.92 mi         Description: CAMBRIDGE. This Harvard Square café serves a delicious lunch buffet that accommodates student, professional, and on-the-go tourist. The menu's savory, authentic Indian eats are based around chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, and vegetables. Comfortable surroundings feature bright red-and-yellow wallpaper and mirrors, inviting diners to linger. Open for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner. Beer and wine available. Smart casual dress. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.