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The Maharaja
A new Indian restaurant is coming to the Harvard Square section of Cambridge. According to The Harvard Crimson, Maharaja will open late this spring or early in the summer in the Galeria on JFK Street, taking over the space where Bombay Club had been since the early 1990s. The Crimson article indicates that Maharaja, which will be located on the 2nd floor of the Galeria, will be an upscale dining spot .
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(22)
- fit for foodies(18)
- scenic view(17)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- romantic(11)
- great for lunch(6)
The Maharaja Reviews List
Review 1 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for a large group dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a party of 25 in town for a reunion. Maharaja has a large upstairs room that was perfect -they put us at two tables in the back and were great about bringing over more tables and chairs as our party expanded to close to 30. The food was good, and portions were large."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing place that has great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing place that has great food that everybody should visit"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The lunch buffet never disappoints.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lunch buffet never disappoints. Great variety and great service."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
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Review 4 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, friendly staff.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, friendly staff."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Indian food. Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing Indian food. Everything we ordered was delicious!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 6 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Indian food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Indian food and a more than suitable replacement for its predecessor in this spot the Bombay Club. Very nice to re-visit and enjoy (even if the carved wood furnishings and decor are a bit over the top) Would definitely eat there again!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 7 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Met a friend from out of town,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Met a friend from out of town, and was surprised by the wonderful view, great food, and noise level that was low enough so we could talk and catch up. We weren't rushed through the dinner by the staff, and had a very enjoyable time. The food was very good, and the prices very reasonable."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 8 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excelent weekend buffet, beautifull
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excelent weekend buffet, beautifully presented and lots of variety, great value and great place"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
delicious food, great service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"delicious food, great service, lovely decor"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2005
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Review 10 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Saturday Satisfied
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went with 8 people to the Saturday lunch buffet and found the food to be surprisingly good, especially for a buffet. The dishes were well maintained so they did not taste old or cold as they tend to on buffet tables. Also, the dishes were prepared with a reasonable about of flavor. This was a concern for us; indian dishes have wonderful spices but they tend to be played down by many buffets, even more so in the Northeast. Not here, the food tasted as it should have had it. For those of us that like their food with some fire in it, this is not what I am referring to. They do have a bowl of green chiles and a sauce you can ask for, but the buffet is mild."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for the lunch buffet.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for the lunch buffet. I would call it a cut above all the other Indian lunch buffets in Cambridge."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful place and awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beautiful place and awesome food and service."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 13 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and food. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service and food. We will return"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 14 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A big disappointment!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, although ordered "medium spicy" was bland. The sauces were plentiful but the meats were sparse, tough and tasteless."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
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Review 15 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food - delicious and plentiful Ser
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food - delicious and plentiful
Service - waiter was very attentive and kind
Atmosphere - nice royal feeling and great view of harvard sq
Service - waiter was very attentive and kind
Atmosphere - nice royal feeling and great view of harvard sq
Definitely recommend it"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 16 for The Maharaja
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were in a rush and they
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were in a rush and they could not have been nicer and quicker.
We will be back to enjoy the great food, views, and atmosphere."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Maharaja
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic