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Tantric Indian Bistro
Tantric India Bistro is a vibrant, contemporary restaurant serving authentic Indian food in Boston’s lively theater district. Dishes have been carefully selected to tantalize and delight the senses. The flavorful food dances on the tongue but is not hot and spicy. The menu features regional dishes from north to south and east to west showcasing India’s rich culinary heritage.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(24)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(19)
- romantic(17)
- great for lunch(9)
- special occasion(7)
Tantric Indian Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Expected More
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reservation was not needed and only caused the person who greeted us, not the hostess, confusion. However, we waited only a short while...less than ten minutes. Food was okay. Watery raita, good roti. Meals average to plain. Service was relatively slow and our server was inattentive; consumed by other duties in the kitchen and at the bar."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and awesome ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at an Indian restaurant and it was great!"
Dined on 3/30/2013
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Review 3 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were pleased with the service and the amount of meat in the entrees. many indian restaurants skimp on the meat/chicken/fish in the entrees, doctoring them up with additional sauce. It is on a higher end price point for ethnic food but the quality is great."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was excellent; I was confused as the photos give a different vision of the actual setting. The menu had many choices and so I wish the quality of food was better; nan bread and rice were well prepared but the entrees just ok, not great. This location however is perfect for going to the theatre, so we will return and try different entrees."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Indian in the Theater district
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been here numerous times and have always been pleased (once we convinced them that we liked actually spicy food). The previous time we were there though was a bad experience (bad drink which had the wrong ingredients; food that was not very spicy or even well seasoned for flavor; and a friend we were meeting could not get a waiter to even take a drink order until I arrived 20 minutes later). So that is what we were thinking when we were asked to join a few friends for lunch (they choose the place, we resisted and lost).
So, how was this experience? It was good. The drink was good (Tamarind Margarita) if a little too sweet, but it tasted proper. The food was good, even of the proper spice level (HOT!) that we asked for. But servi"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2010
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Review 6 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ate before seeing a show -
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ate before seeing a show - great seats to watch the people passing by. Food was very good and drink list was inventive and different."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 7 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good, reasonably priced Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good, reasonably priced Indian food in the heart of the Theater District. My wife and I have been here several times and never been disappointed. The menu is comprehensive and includes quite a few items not typically found on Indian restaurant menus in the Boston area, including lauki (bottle gourd) kofta, as well as the usual standards (including plenty of vegetarian choices). The prices do reflect a "theater district markup", but it's not nearly as onerous as other restaurants in the area. I found the clubby/New Age decor a bit off-putting, but this is clearly the "look" the owners are going for. A real gem amid the overpriced tourist traps in the area."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Good Selection of Indian Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to this restaurant twice. Once we brought a friend and she really enjoyed it as well. There is a homey feeling being there. The menu offers a large selection of choices. If you are unsure about how spicy you want your food you may wish to consider mild. We enjoyed visiting this one. We cannot comment on the wine menu."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tantrastic Aroma, Great Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of three enjoyed Tantric prior to seeing Gary Gulman (who happened to be having dinner next to us)at the Wilbur Theater. I only wish we had more people in our party so we could have tried more dishes. The aroma of Tantric is Tantrastic. I only wish our server would have spent less time on the phone and more time visiting our table as we wanted to order more nan; but ran out of time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 10 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our overall experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our overall experience at Tantric. Its a perfect spot to go to for Indian food in the Theatre district. The menu was moderately price and quite varied and the service was attentive...not too fast, not too slow. The restaurant was full on Saturday night and there was a buzz but not so deafening that you couldn't conduct a conversation."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
So-so food in a great location
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I wanted to like the food as much as I liked the location (in theater district), the decor and the service. But I found the food strictly so-so.
The ambience was very nice - attractive and comfortable. The wait staff were numerous and available. The sambar (lentil soup) was too salty and spicy for me. The dosa was crisp and tasty but there was no option to order it mild which was a problem for me. The daal was good."
The ambience was very nice - attractive and comfortable. The wait staff were numerous and available. The sambar (lentil soup) was too salty and spicy for me. The dosa was crisp and tasty but there was no option to order it mild which was a problem for me. The daal was good."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have eaten in a few Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have eaten in a few Indian restaurants over the years, perhaps four. I would rate this among the tops I've experienced. However, there was a larger group at the table next to us, and they were very noisy. In addition, I booked a table for two people at 7:30 pm, and the restaurant recorded it as three people at 8 pm. It did not cause a problem in getting my table, but, I don't understand why they were so misinformed, especially since the reservation was through Open Table.
In summary, though, I would definitely return and highly recommend."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had high hopes for what
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had high hopes for what appeared to be an upscale Indian venue. But the food was only fair and the staff didn't seem that well trained."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is my 2nd reservation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my 2nd reservation @Tantric, the food and service were all wonderful. I highly recommend the tandori chicken... simply delicious. I took off one star cause the drinks we got from the bar were not muddled."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 15 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great eats in the theatre
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great eats in the theatre district. Although it is large, there are quiet spots in the restaurant. The food is wonderful: baigan bharta is my favorite. Service very good and lovely ambience."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
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Review 16 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I always like Tantric...food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always like Tantric...food is very good and waiters are accomodating and this time I thought the pinot noir was very good! for $9. My only complaint is the Masala Chai was overboiled and had a skim surface and didn't taste good. I didn't have time to get another but other than that which has only happened once, I like the restaurant and its our go to place before plays."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2007
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Review 17 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For some things on the extensive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For some things on the extensive menu, this is the best Indian restaurant in Boston: tandoori chicken is superb, perfectly prepared. The chicken chettinad has the perfect combination of spiciness and a citrusy fruitiness that isn't too sweet. The naan is perfect, too--light and tasty and fresh. Attentive service, even when it's crowded. And if you're going to the theater, they make sure you're out in time."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The restaurant's website looks
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant's website looks like an upscale Indian restaurant. It's a tired 80s decor with overcooked and bland food. It's fine if you're on a budget and want something cheap, but not a "date night" place!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great dining experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed coming here before our ballet show. The service was quick and friendly, the food delicious and not too pricy, and the ambiance nice and pleasant. We'll definitely come here again next time we're in the Theater District for a show!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fresh ingredients set this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fresh ingredients set this Indian place apart. Attentive, friendly service. Worth a return trip!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
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Review 21 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Indian food before the theater
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best Indian restaurants in the Boston area, and particularly convenient to the theater district. Always go there when seeing an event in the area."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great friendly service. Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great friendly service. Food arrived quickly and drink was awesome!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 23 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the naan is incredible and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the naan is incredible and so is the tikki masala. would definitely frequent here again!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 24 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional food and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went here as part of my Valentine's Day Gift, (we were going t see Blue Man Group, which is literally across the street). Not only was the food fabulous our waiter was also fantastic, he was very attentive and he even offered to keep a dessert for us so we didn't have to carry it to the show. Were already planning a return visit with some friends."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and a great friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food and a great friendly staff!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 26 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Indian food in the Boston
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Indian food in the Boston area. They brought out a complimentary rose for my Valentine's date, which was much appreciated. Got us in and out in time for our show with limited turnaround."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nice location and nice dining
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice location and nice dining room yet overall we were disappointed. The service was very good but the food was only fair. We ordered vegetarian; cannot comment on the non-vegetarian food. There are many other local Indian restaurants we prefer. Also the menu is deceptive. The menu, both in the restaurant and online, included a dinner for two not available at lunch. Fine, we were there at 6 PM for dinner, ordered the dinner for two, and were told by the waiter the dinner for two is not available Fridays or Saturdays even though that limitation is not on the menu. We stay and ordered separate dinners."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
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Review 28 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was my second time at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my second time at Tantric, and I was less impressed than the first. I loved the lunch buffet the first time I came here. This time, my partner and I both ordered lamb dishes, which were tasty, but seemed rather small for $17 each. The naan was good as far as naan goes, but we got mint naan and it was not very minty whatsoever. Both times the service was mediocre. Our waiter was very nice, but we needed to ask for more water after waiting for nearly ten minutes. Overall I think it's a fine restaurant, and I will most likely come back for lunch."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was a special night out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a special night out for my boyfriend and I as we live close to Worcester so Boston is a bit of a hike. That being said, I enjoyed the meal and the ambiance. I was however looking for a more authentic Indian experience. The music was a little loud and out of place. They were playing hip hop (which is great for a club or bar) but not what I was expecting at this type of restaurant.
The portions were good & the service was amazing. Also the food came out quickly & was hot & very good."
The portions were good & the service was amazing. Also the food came out quickly & was hot & very good."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 30 for Tantric Indian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tantric Bistro was awesome.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tantric Bistro was awesome. The food was DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Our waiter was very helpful, kind, and patient."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Tantric Indian Bistro
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate