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Punjab Indian Restaurant, Arlington, MA

Punjab Indian Restaurant

4.1
4.1
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
We are happy to be serving to you the finest recipes from Northern India where we were born. The same fresh ingredients, herbs and spices are used here that were used by many generations of Punjabis that came before us. We pride ourselves in the care we take to insure that each dish we serve meets the exacting standards of the best chefs past and present. Our restaurant is designed for beauty and comfort. Our waitstaff is always happy to be of service. Come in and enjoy!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 643-0943
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to be serving to you the finest recipes from Northern India where we were born. The same fresh ingredients, herbs and spices are used here that were used by many generations of Punjabis that came before us.
  • Private party contact
    Param Pabla: (617) 417-5618
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    485 Massachusetts Ave
  • Parking Details
    A Large lot behind the restaurant. Free After 8 PM
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

473 Reviews
  1. Kabir

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Music being played was little loud but they brought it down upon request, so loved the overall experience.

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  2. MaryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, helpful and friendly staff, a little pricey but worth it!

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  3. JimH

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, and food. Definitely worth stopping in, very good Indian food.

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  4. JudiZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our request for a quiet table was definitely attended to. The service was excellent. They were very responsive in addressing our allergy concerns and communicating about ingredients in various foods. The appetizers and main courses were served hot and in sequence (rather than all at once, or close to each other as often happens in other places.). The wait staff checked in periodically, but not annoyingly, to see if all was well or we wanted/needed something else. We truly enjoyed our time and the food.

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  5. MalachiCrunch

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I'm an Arlington resident and my family and I love Punjab. Food, service, and ambiance are all very nice for a local, reasonably-priced, family restaurant. I give it only 4 out of 5 stars because I'm like the teacher that believes that you really have to be mind-blowing to get an A+. But really, this is a nice place.

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  6. Kinp

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2019

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    Terrible service , and front management too vague to acknowledge customers problem with table service

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  7. Rose

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    The service was terrible but the food was delicious. The hostess area is too crowded and disorganized. Our waitress took nearly 10 minutes to greet us after we were seated. She failed to return with beverage menus or water, after we asked several times. We did not receive the same bottle of water or table sauces as our neighbors until after our appetizer had arrived. I’ve never been to such a beautifully decorated restaurant with amazing food that suffers from the worst service staff possible.

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  8. steveg

    Greater Boston

    325 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    325 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our first visit. Food was very good. CAUTION...... tends to be Spivey so order accordingly. Service was excellent. Nice decor and good value

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second time at Punjab and never disappointing. Great service and the food is excellent!

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  10. KushalS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, delicious !! Have been to this place 5 times before and it never lets me down.

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  11. LarryeL

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and superb service. We had two kids in our party and they accommodated very well.

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  12. JoAnnR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome and even with them being short staffed manager came to speak with everyone to check on them but the small wait time was minimal. The food was good , the wait staff was very attentive. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our meal and our sangria.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a nice experience.

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  14. PANKAJK

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was good but service needs to be better. Overall a good restaurant

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  15. RosieL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This was our first time dining here and we all enjoyed our dinners. We had Chicken Tikki Masala, Vegetable Samosas, an eggplant dish (forgot name) and Naan. Yummy!

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  16. CameronW

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, service was the tiniest bit slow, but that's being nit-picky. Would definitely go back. Great vegetarian selection too.

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  17. Finefoodlover1

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was delicious. The shrimp curry was fantastic. And the Nan was so tasty.

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  18. Gita13

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were a large party, and our server listened attentively, got everything right and timed perfectly. I have eaten at many Indian Restaurants, and this food ranks with the best. I always ask for very mild, and seldom get it, but this kitchen accommodated me. The server was accurate about pointing out which dishes would nevertheless still have "a kick", which I appreciated. The only reason I didn't give the ambiance 5 stars is because it was a bit too dark for me to read the menu easily.

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  19. Lovefood

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    the food is always amazing at Punjab! We can't wait to be back.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Indian food in the Boston area, great atmosphere & service!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fabulous time getting together with friends at Punjab. Always love going there. Food is delicious. We ordered a lamb dish & it was really tough, and they brought something else for us to try. We appreciated their efforts to make the situation right. Will be back again soon!

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  22. JulieW

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious and fun spot for dining with friends and sharing entrees.

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  23. Shweta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We came across this place and liked the food a lot. Recommended to a lot of our friends as well. The ambiance is a bit loud, may be you can tone it down a little. Otherwise its a really nice authentic Indian restaurant.

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  24. Burgertoocomplex

    Greater Boston

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service2ambience3
    Had various vegetarian entrees and appetizers and everybody was very happy. It was difficult to find someone at the end to bring the check so I had to go get up and track someone down!

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  25. BarbaraM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was extremely busy so service was slower than usual. Nevertheless, the food was EXCELLENT as always!

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  26. Bevett

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Flavors are so vibrant. Some of the best Indian food I’ve had.

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  27. karen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was awesome! Owner was gracious and friendly...server didn't have her time done on this visit.

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  28. Talp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. We got our food pretty fast and it was Delicious.

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  29. RaisingtheBar

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Love, love, love Punjab. That said, the kitchen is open and kitchen area should be cleaner. The floor of the kitchen - easily viewable had garbage on it and it painted a gross scene. Step it up.

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  30. patriciahurter

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had dinner at Punjab because we were attending a play at the nearby Regent Theatre. The food was really tasty, tandoori chicken was really succulent, I also enjoyed the lamb korma. I am not into super hot food so ordered everything mild for myself and really enjoyed it. Also had a mango caiparinha which was excellent. An enjoyable meal with reaosonable prices. If we lived closer I would go back often.

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  31. hamlet

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was delicious, but we waited over an hour for our main course. Our server was very nice. Clearly there was a problem in the kitchen. Too bad, because we will think twice before going back.

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  32. Jura39

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The flavors and tastes provide an explosion of culinary satisfaction - an Indian restaurant that brings you in the heart of India without leaving New England :-)

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  33. StilT

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am really happy they re-opened. Very affordable wine and beer list and the food is spiced perfectly. Portions are a good size. Service is very prompt. I also really like the contemporary feel of the interior and like the Indian accents.

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  34. jugglr

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food is always really good, and the beer selection is significantly better than other similar restaurants.

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  35. picky

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love Punjab. Food is good. Naan is great. If you have a slightly boisterous crowd, it's a good place.

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  36. DaveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Service was a little slow - New Yesr's Eve so go figure. Food was excellent - many vegetarian choices to the delight of my friend. Prices very reasonable. I'll be going back.

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  37. MicheleC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent restaurant vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

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  38. Eric

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall5food1service5ambience4
    We have been living in Arlington for quite some time now and visiting this place regularly for the last three years. This place used be decent quality-wise but not anymore. Both the lady owner and the waiters need some basic training on dining etiquettes. During our last visit on a Sunday evening, the waiters took our plates away before we were done eating and repeated the process consistently without showing a sign of apology. On top of the careless and rude service provided, the food was tasteless and made us sick. Both the service and food definitely left a bitter taste this time around. Never going back!

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  39. shwaldman

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pretty decor, view of the kitchen. My Jaipuri was a very good cocktail. Very good Saag paneer. Table-too small for all our dishes, resulted in Naan falling on the floor and having to be replaced. Love that the. Marsala chai is to be sweetened to taste by the guest.

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  40. Peter

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2018

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Food was terrible................…;;;;(((;(;;;;;;;;;

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Punjab Indian Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Punjab Indian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 643-0943.

Punjab Indian Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Punjab Indian Restaurant

485 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    485 Massachusetts Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    A Large lot behind the restaurant. Free After 8 PM
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (781) 643-0943
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to be serving to you the finest recipes from Northern India where we were born. The same fresh ingredients, herbs and spices are used here that were used by many generations of Punjabis that came before us.
  • Private party contact
    Param Pabla: (617) 417-5618
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