I was in town for a reunion with my buddies, and while exploring Newbury Street, we came across Sarva. The place was buzzing for a Thursday night, which was a great sign! While we waited for our table, the host kindly accommodated us at the bar, where we tried a mango-flavored cocktail Mango Blaze, that tasted like a spiked Aam Panna--a fun and refreshing twist! We ordered a couple of appetizers, and they hit all the right notes, especially the Chilli Mushroom, which was a standout. For the mains, the Zafrani Kofta and Kadai Veg were flavorful, perfectly balanced on spice, and not overly oily. The rest of the group tried some non-vegetarian dishes and seemed equally pleased. The interiors felt fresh and inviting, and the staff was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. I don't write reviews often, but this experience deserved one. It was wonderful to see a bustling Indian restaurant serving authentic, well-balanced flavors in such a prime location. read more

The aroma coming from Sarva caught our attention while we were shopping on Newbury Street, and we actually backtracked about half a mile after shopping because it smelled so good--we had to go back! We loved the cute outdoor patio and had such a fun experience. I especially appreciated how clearly the menu labels vegan options and allergens, which made ordering really easy. They also have some fun martinis, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The food was soo good, and the samosas were a highlight for me. My mom thought they were a little spicy, but I thought they were great and loved the flavor. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, a really enjoyable and unplanned stop that I'd definitely come back to, especially for the patio, drinks, and very vegan-friendly menu. read more

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Pass! Too many other better choices up and down Newbury. I wanted to try something a bit different on Newbury, so I chose this Indian restaurant. I regret this. The lamb was pretty dry, and one of their most expensive dishes. A big disappointment. It looks a lot better in the pictures than it actually was. I would definitely not recommend. Maybe just go for a basic curry dish instead. Service was not good. Not friendly either. They weren't at all busy and just non-attentive. I had to ask several times for water refills. The waiter walked by my table several times, clearly saw my empty glass, yet never once offered a refill. And it was a crazy hot day too. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Tandoori Lamb, naan and basmati rice - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very nice service, everything was tasty but the tiramisu dessert was stale. The spices and flavors are great. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Kerala Fish Curry (Gf, Nf, Df) - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

That was the best Indian meal I've eaten in a long time!!! My husband is Indian and he said it is like the genuine home-cooked meal. For the record, the medium is hot as it should be at an Indian restaurant, not mild as it is in American Indian restaurant. The saag, karai chicken, chicken tikka and Dahl were all so so delicious with perfect spice. we also got the masala fries for fun and they were delicious. Our server Kavya was the best!!! They are humble, authentic. They want you to get it, and if you don't get it, don't bother coming! They really want to share the love of Indian food with you. It was amazing and we would come back anytime. Unfortunately we don't live in Boston!!! read more

Large restaurant plenty of seating. Nice ambiance. Service was excellent. Food was decent. They allowed a dog inside restaurant. Serious health code violation. Not sure what other health codes they are breaking. But will pass next time and try other places. read more

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Every time I have been to Sarva the food is amazing. It is authentic northern Indian cuisine. Some favorites are the yellow dahl tarka, the jeera aloo, and the saag. The roti and naan are also very well prepared. The service is excellent and the restaurant is nicely decorated. read more

Came on a busy Valentine's Day and was able to get two seats at the bar. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, and we shared the samosas and vegetable fritters as appetizers, then tried a dessert as well. All the food was so good, and the owner was very friendly in sharing information about the dishes. Both the samosas and fritters were nicely cooked and crispy. The mint sauce and chutney tasted fresh and complemented the appetizers well. I asked for medium heat for the chicken tikka masala, and it came with rice. Both the curry and the rice were hearty portions. The chicken pieces were lean white meat, cleanly cut, and tender. The bell peppers and onions were well coated in the curry sauce while still maintaining their crunch and texture. Overall, a very solid meal, especially for sharing several dishes. read more

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Sarma was busy when I visited, but there was still room for one more, and I'm glad I found a seat. My server, Alphonse, was fantastic. I was deciding between a paneer dish and the vegetable vindaloo, and he recommended the vindaloo (stating he didn't like paneer personally). I asked for it to be a bit spicy. While it wasn't quite as spicy as I had hoped, it was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. The dish also comes with a side of white rice, which paired perfectly with the sauce. I also ordered the garlic naan, which was delicious, along with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which was also fantastic. Between the quality of the food, the reasonable prices, and the friendly, helpful service, it was an excellent meal. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

On a nice spring evening, 3 of us dined outdoors. The location and the seating were lovely -- and the waitstaff was prompt. We had water and menus immediately. The menus also displayed what was gluten-free and vegetarian, which is always a relief. That said, the food was the reason for the 4 stars -- I felt like it wasn't the best Indian food and perhaps it was what we ordered, but I felt a bit heavy post meal. We had 2 chicken dishes and a vegetarian (paneer?) along with fries, samosa, and rice. It was certainly more than enough food and we brought some home. read more

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The food is still good (see my previous review below). But they really need to print out the bill for customers to see and review before attempting to have them swipe their credit cards. The server came to us with her machine and told me the total price--withOUT showing me the breakdown. Of course, I asked to see the breakdown. Still, she rushed me to looking at it... Management should educate their employees to let customers review their bills before paying. read more

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Really loved the experience, the Cochin Chicken Curry was spot on - I hail from Kerala and get good quality Indian food in Dallas which is where I live these days, so trust me on this dish. Had it with Naan, crispy and fresh. I also had a Chicken 65 which was also nice. Servers were energetic, the restaurant was almost full even though I was probably the last customer to walk in for dinner tonight. Customers at the restaurant included people of Indian origin and other ethnicities which to me is a good indication of the popularity of the restaurant. read more

I walked by this place and on a whim decided to try it. It was mostly Indian people eating there, which is usually a good sign. Service: Not perfect, but for the amount of people there it was decent. Ambiance: I always liked the layout even before when it was Kashmir. Renovated interior since was a fairly new restaurant. Food: I think i need to stop ordering side of raita. It was very watered down, guess I'm setting high expectations because nobody can make a raita well in Boston. But...that Lamb Rogan Josh was superb, Mom's cooking level! Out of arrogance i dont ill ever say better than mine or my Mom's, but this a respectable tie! Medium spice was enough, and I tend to tolerate spice well. The flavors are all there: tomatoes, cardamom, cloves, cilantro, it was nailing all the familiar home cooked profiles! Definitely going back for that. But definitely not the Raita. Oh and the plain Naan came out fresh and hot no complaints there. read more

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Tried this place for the first time few days ago- ordered delivery on GH. I hadn't even realized that a new Indian restaurant opened up in Back bay, since the only one there previously had closed during the pandemic. Food was amazing! The tandoori chicken didn't look the usual red color it is but thats because it was just authentic with no extra color added. Other dishes were - Chhole, Kadhai paneer, biryani and naan. Chicken was tender and spice levels for all dishes were on point. Everything tasted really great! Had lots of leftovers which was awesome. Will definitely order again and also will try to make it to the restaurant. read more

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Really great food right on Newbury street! Between the flavors and the lovely staff, I'd definitely return again. Me and a friend shared the tikka masala and we each got a mango lassi. That was the best mango lassi I've had in a long time. The tikka masala was also great too, with lots of flavor. Can't wait to come back! read more

Excellent service and a unique cheese naan made this an enjoyable dining experience! We had our favorite butter chicken which was unctuous and served with plenty of sauce for dipping. We don't often opt for Indian cuisine but in this case we are glad we did! read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken, rice, and cheese naan - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If you're looking for Indian food while in Boston on Newbury, Sarva was very conveniently located, the service was warm and friendly with a nice vibe. We went for lunch and got the combo. One Veggie and one chicken combo. Both were great and filling! It wasn't busy and the price was good. They also serve alcoholic beverages. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Two combos! Good quality & quantity! - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Just found this wonderful restaurant. Great location good service very good food. Enjoyed and have returned again!!

The taste of the food was very good! I feel that the portions were small compared to the price of the dishes. There was very little protein in the dishes themselves - small protein to big sauce ratio. Regarding the service, our servers seemed distracted and inefficient. We had to ask for a drink three times before they brought it out towards the end of our meal. In addition, we stacked our dirty plates and asked for them to take it away before eating our dessert, but they did not. Thankfully, I was with good company and we had a good time laughing and eating in a comfortable environment. read more

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This is probably the best spot on Newbury St. It's really laidback and everyone was super nice. Prices are good but the food is great! Whatever paneer they serve is better than many of the restaurants in the region and we got it in the tikka masala which was flavorful and balanced. Their mango lassi was super good with a good mango flavor but not too sweet. My favorite item from the order was the jeera aloo and, as they described, was comforting and very flavorful. The environment was very comfortable and a nice reprieve from the crowds and heat. read more

We were looking for Indian buffet restaurant. Sarva didn't have buffet but lunch combo and a lobster dish that the staff suggested. Both dishes were exceptional. The portions were pretty big, especially the lobster. Very juicy in Indian sauce was rather unique. Lunch combo was good with Naan bead and I really liked the salad. So fresh and a good vegetable combination. I've never seen my daughter eat that much. The staffs were all very welcoming, attentive and professional. Highly recommended. read more

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We catered from Sarva for our daughter's wedding reception, and the entire experience was exceptional. We worked closely with Geo throughout the planning and execution, and he was incredibly attentive to every detail, from the menu and logistics to making sure everything went smoothly on the day of the event. The Sarva team visited the venue a few times beforehand to understand the layout and plan the serving arrangements, which made a big difference in ensuring everything was organized and seamless. The food was amazing and our guests absolutely loved it! Sijo, the chef, made sure every dish--from the authentic Kerala specialties to the Pan-Indian selections was delicious and beautifully prepared. The entire team was wonderful to work with. They were accommodating, receptive to our suggestions and ideas, and genuinely committed to making the celebration special. We've also enjoyed dining at their Boston restaurant, where the food is consistently excellent. The Sarva team was an absolute delight to work with, and we highly recommend them for wedding receptions and large events. They helped make our daughter's special day even more memorable! read more

They have a good lunch special! Pretty sweet and accommodating staff! I dined outside, and didn't get to see how cool the inside was until later read more

Came here with a reservation at 6 on Wednesday evening. We were seated promptly and our orders were taken pretty quickly. Wait staff was very attentive! Our food was very flavorful and really hit the spot on a cool and rainy day in Boston. The chicken kadai was awesome, first time I've had that dish and will definitely be trying their other offerings in the future. The Kashmiri naan was excellent, basically a dessert naan with cashew and coconut. Went great with the spicy food. The interior is still fairly plain at the moment, but they've only been open for two months so I expect them to settle in to the place in the future. Definitely recommend! read more

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A sign of a sophisticated city and citizens is the choice of good restaurants. I had been told of how wonderful the food and ambience here was and was not disappointed. The moment you walk into this warm and inviting establishment you are met by such wonderful and smiling staff. We were sat with crowds of Indian diners and families and big parties of students and locals . The wait staff were equally fabulous and with a few minutes we were dining on succulent garlic nan and chicken dishes and meat and veggies . This was truly a wonderful experience and the wonderful wait staff made it better with every interaction. 11 out of 10! read more

Just met the owner and creator of their new Indian draft beer called JAU. It's a must try. Light and crispy and perfect with Indian cuisine. Let me know your thoughts after giving it a try. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We came here for their weekday lunch buffet. The interior was clean and bright, and the waitress was attentive throughout our meal. In addition to salad and naan, their buffet selection includes a chili chicken dish, chicken tikka masala, mixed vegetable pakora, paneer korma, yellow dal tadkka, and mutter pulao. Although their selection was smaller than at other Indian buffets around Boston, the quality of everything was very good. We especially liked the chili chicken, which was a new dish we hadn't tried anywhere else before. Worth the $23 per person! Finished our meal off with warm rice kneer. read more

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We stopped by after smelling how delicious the food was when walking down newbury. I got a butter chicken and then we split a garlic naan. I thought the butter chicken was so well done. The chicken was super tender and the sauce was creamy without being heavy. The garlic naan was the well seasoned with minced garlic and herbs and the perfect vessel to eat the rest of the sauce with. read more

Sarva Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here randomly while walking down Newbury Street looking for a place to eat, and the smell just kept drawing us in! Food was amazing. We had the paneer saag and butter chicken, along with samosas to start. Everything was so flavorful and really hit the spot on a cold day. Service was ok - it seemed that they were a bit busy or didn't have enough people. But they were very nice and friendly so we didn't mind. Highly recommend! read more

The lentils soup was too watery! The chicken tikka was good but TOO garlicy. I asked the server to remove the soup and they said, you already ordered it and have to pay for ... The food was OVERPRICED! I had dressed up and was ready to celebrate an important date with my fiancée which definitely was ruined with that experience. I love Indian food and was on a trip in Boston. I wish it could be different. read more

The chia is the best anywhere, food was good service was good, we sat outside and it was great. It was clean. read more

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Really good authentic Indian food!! Flavorful dishes. We ordered veg samosas, tika misala, and naan of course. Everything was delicious!

Got sick with salmonella -- be careful! I really wanted to like this place. The food tasted great the night my wife and I ate there -- no complaints about the flavors or service. But unfortunately, the next day I got violently ill. I hadn't eaten out anywhere else that week, and within 24 hours I was in the ER with confirmed salmonella. For 3 days straight I had severe diarrhea (basically water) and other symptoms that forced me to seek medical treatment. The ER doctor was very clear that it was salmonella, and the only meal that could have caused it was this one. I'm posting this so others can be aware. I'm sure not every experience here will be like mine, but food safety is clearly a serious issue. Also called the place to let them know sadly nothing was done and I didn't even get a call back from the manager like I was told. Sadly, I won't be returning. read more

Quick and friendly service. Food came out fresh and hot. I ordered chicken tikka masala and a side of naan bread. I recommend and will be back in the future. read more

We had a Cochi Chicken dish that was quite good, and veg samosas that were delightful. Service was warm, attentive and the night, the gentle breeze, the Indian families all around us... the experience touched me and my wife. Thanks Sarva! read more

Malai Kofta 4/5 - this is the only decent thing I ate Kadhai Paneer 0/5 - it was the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth Naan - 1/5 - I asked for it to be crispy and it was not crispy Maybe they don't know how to make Punjabi food but I was not happy with the food Service was great 5/5 read more

After a long day of walking The Freedom Trail, we were looking for a delicious, savory meal. My husband went searching for some Indian food! We found Sarva. It was a quick subway ride away to the Back Bay Area. We were able to get a seat pretty easily. The staff are all so nice and quick to meet your needs. They have a great selection of naan and I don't think you could make a bad decision with any option. We tried the garlic naan and it was delicious. I had the korma with paneer and my husband had the veg biryani. The food was AMAZING! We both equally loved our dishes. You can specify the spice level - if you are not as comfortable with spicy foods. We also tried the veg samosa as an appetizer, which was also delicious. After a long day of walking, Sarva was the best choice to end the night. An amazing find for us! read more

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I'm always looking to support new family businesses, and Sarva came up on my radar. Located on the bustling area of Newbury Street, Sarva serves outdoor and indoor dining. I came specifically for the lunch buffet ($22.99 + tax) on a weekday during my lunch break, and I was the only one dining in the buffet area. At first glance, it looked like there weren't many options, but I was wrong. They have different types of rice, two types of chicken dishes, curry, paneer, and even a rice pudding dessert. They also serve naan on the side (plain or butter) and can be refilled. It was pricier than anticipated, but if you consider that this is AYCE, then it's an overall good deal. I just don't really do AYCE justice, but that's my issue and not anyone else's haha. Service was great. It just felt quiet and bare overall.. maybe could've had some music in the background. They also have a cafe for quick bites and drinks. I hope more people will check out Sarva! read more

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Sarva is a fresh addition to the already charming and lively neighborhood of Newbury Street! It's a breath of fresh air for those craving good, earthy Indian food. Sarva's specialty is definitely its wide array of selection of delicacies from salads to soups to tandoor to curries. They have Chaats and Indo-Chinese too. But the cherry on top is definitely a few of its handpicked dishes from the Southern part of India, Kerala thus churning out some amazing mélange of spices and blends with their Cochin Goat Curry and Chicken curry and the signature Kerala fish curry and prawns curry. This is not just a first in Newbury Street but all of Massachusetts! Sarva has a café too that has a good selection of popular Indian quick bites like cutlets, samosas, omelettes, coffee and smoothies. The garlic Naan we ordered was heavenly! Be sure to not miss out on their mouthwatering Lamb Chops, veg cutlets and coconut tomato soup, while you're there. In beverages, you must try the Sulaimani tea and Madras filter coffee. The only downfall was that their Tandoor Rotis are huge and cut into 4 pieces, so please keep that in mind when you order! We were seated outside on a gentle breezy day, but the fireplace kept us really warm and the fuzzy yellow lights and slow music lent the perfect ambience! Sarva is a rare gem and I highly recommend it! read more

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A new Indian option on Boston's Newbury Street Food: Just tried the butter chicken, which was ok- the sauce was pretty good but the chicken tasted overly processed and detracted from the dish Other: Friendly staff, fast service Nice ambiance A little on the pricier side, but it's Newbury TLDR; Was excited to try something close to Kashmir that used to be on Newbury, but didn't quite meet the mark, it's not bad though if you're looking for an Indian place in this area! read more