Spacious 2nd-floor Indian eatery with classic fare & floor-to-ceiling windows facing Harvard Square.
At a glance
#19 of 23 Restaurants in Cambridge #1 of 11 Indian restaurants in CambridgeLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★52%
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4 ★28%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Maharaja?
- The Maharaja is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 1,886 reviews.
- How does The Maharaja rank in Cambridge?
- The Maharaja is #19 of 23 Restaurants in Cambridge by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Maharaja located?
- 57 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 — 0.1 km from the center of Cambridge.
- How can I contact The Maharaja?
- Phone: (617) 547-2757 · Website: maharajaboston.com
If you love authentic Indian Food. You have to try this place. Nice air, all professional. Welcoming environment. Bright open street view through windows is definitely a plus.
Came here for an early dinner, and wasn’t expecting much but some pretty good food. Well I was blown away by not just their food, but their service too. Upon entering I warmly greeted and shown to a table near the window, which overlooked the street view of Harvard Square. Because it was early, there weren’t many patrons dining, but you could tell they packed a crowd later in the evening. It was plenty of space and the table setting were neatly placed.
I ordered a lychee martini and it was soooo good. Usually I have to ask for extra lychee, but they put 3 in my drink from the start. It was very tasty. They charge an extra $3 for top shelf vodka.
For my meal, I ordered the chicken samosa, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan bread, and a dessert called gajar halwa.
They give you two chicken samosas, which are packed with chicken. And no need to over-order this dish, because the pieces are very big. You could probably spilt this between 3 people easily. The chicken masala was amazing. The chicken was marinated heavily, and so tender. It was just really good.
As for the garlic naan it was a nice portion, and tasted even better after dipping it in the sauce from the chicken tikka masala.
I wasn’t a fan of the gajar halwa, but I’m sure someone else would love it. It was too much carrot for me.
I only gave the atmosphere a low rating, because it was hard to find the entrance & there’s construction going on outside.
I ordered a lychee martini and it was soooo good. Usually I have to ask for extra lychee, but they put 3 in my drink from the start. It was very tasty. They charge an extra $3 for top shelf vodka.
For my meal, I ordered the chicken samosa, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan bread, and a dessert called gajar halwa.
They give you two chicken samosas, which are packed with chicken. And no need to over-order this dish, because the pieces are very big. You could probably spilt this between 3 people easily. The chicken masala was amazing. The chicken was marinated heavily, and so tender. It was just really good.
As for the garlic naan it was a nice portion, and tasted even better after dipping it in the sauce from the chicken tikka masala.
I wasn’t a fan of the gajar halwa, but I’m sure someone else would love it. It was too much carrot for me.
I only gave the atmosphere a low rating, because it was hard to find the entrance & there’s construction going on outside.
Excellent food. It was really tasty and the quantity was good too, we took home leftovers. The service was great, it felt like they really did care about us having a good meal. The view is great since the restaurant is on the 2nd floor and it's entirely surrounded by glass. If you want vegetarian food, they have lots of options. Highly recommend this place!
WORST RESTAURANT.. DON’T WASTE MONEY. Went here for lunch today (11th august 2023), we ordered chicken samosa, chicken curry, garlic naan, Tandoori roti and goat biryani. Chicken samosa was good but chicken curry was SO BAD the chicken was not cooked properly. Tandoori roti was dry and the goat in goat biryani so literally so uncooked that we hardly ate 1 piece, when my husband complained to the server that the mutton is not cooked properly that person said,”yes because the goat was old it was not baby goat”. I want like what -_- I was literally dumbstruck after listening to that answer. I even puked twice in the evening because of that pathetic food. This restaurant should just shut down, it was that bad plus it is very expensive, I don’t really mind spending those extra dollars but atleast maintain the quality of the food they only want to make money.
My group and I stumbled into The Maharaja on a beautiful afternoon. We were immediately greeted and sat down. We then met Edwin. Let me say this, Edwin is one of the best waiters we have ever had in our lives. Best energy. Best service. He also was the bartender at the time, making us genuinely the most refreshing drinks. What an incredible experience. Thank you Edwin and thank you The Maharaja. 10/10 experience, we’ll be back 100%.
Nice Indian place at Harvard Square. Chicken tandoori was full of flavor, soft, and well cooked. The lamb and chicken biryani were delicious. The serving dishes are gorgeous and Taj Mahal is my to go beer at Indian restaurants. Overall, great experience.
Delicious combination of spices that'll make your taste buds happier and happier with each bite! Definitely a must if you're ever around and feel like having an authentic experience.
From mood lighting to the Naan, it's meant to be experienced with loved ones or if you're on a date.
Enjoy!
From mood lighting to the Naan, it's meant to be experienced with loved ones or if you're on a date.
Enjoy!
Excellent experience every time we go here. This time we ordered lamb biryani, an extra raita, and a mango lassi. Oh and before they bring the entree, they serve a cumin bread with three sauces which are really tasty. The food smells good, tastes good, and just makes you feel good. The yogurt complements this dish delightfully. We had it yesterday, and I already miss it! The service is wonderful and everyone is so friendly and nice.
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