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For three star Indian, try Diva Indian Bistro in the Greater Boston area. This place has been around for the last 2 years. Situated in the Somerville neighborhood, it's one of the popular restaurants in the area. The menu is endless. Know before you go: this place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, a buffet, and brunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food OK and decent but that is all we can say.
This contemporary Indian restaurant has a menu with a tremendous variety of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Nightly specials allow Cafe's chefs to try new recipes from all the regions on India, unique and adventurous. Everything on the menu is available for takeout. Come to Diva for the finest Indian food in the Square. The service is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a buywithme gift certificate for $40 and went on a Monday night and sat in the lounge. The $40 covered 7 tapas, 2 drinks, a meal, and a dessert. Went with my best friend and it was the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I want Indian food, I generally don't want it to come with terrible service and loud techno music.The food was meh. I had a crepe which was quite spicy and my buddy had his usual Saag Paneer; he...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place; the first time I went here, I admit that I was a little put off; the atmosphere is very different from the usual "dark bar with loud rock" that I usually like, but a friend swore by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First, the service is terrible. We had to wait for an incredibly long time just to place our order. We were contemplating finding some rope, lassoing a waiter, and dragging him bodily over to our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The $10 signature cocktails are a huge joke. I've made the mistake of ordering one on two different occasions. Never again.Design is neat of course.I find the bar stools to be uncomfortable, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty standard indian fare, definitely what you would expect. Service is generally pretty poor, however, and rude! Still not sure what that is about! I'd love to come here more often,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food is a hair better than other places I've been; good portion size but a little pricey. i'd agree about the waitstaff but i didn't have a specifically horrible experience with them anything; they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DOLLAR TAPAS.really.a dollar.granted i had had a bit to drink before we wandered in at 8:30 on a tuesday night, but i thought i misunderstood. really? a dollar?yes, the mixed drinks are about $9 or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I can understand why people may be put off by waitstaff that don't say "how is your food" 45 seconds after it was put on your table... and always when your mouth is full... that kind of "in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a frequent diner at Namaskar, I had never given Diva any thought. If my favorite Indian spot was just a few storefronts down, what was the point? Well - I got a restaurant.com coupon and decided...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros:I - decent indian food.II - they were great at accommodating us. we sat quickly with a table for eight and a highchair. when we needed to seat four more people they were quick on their feet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First, this place makes awful drinks. A drink is supposed to be a balanced mixture of elements, not just really strong alcohol in a glass. Gross.Second, it confuses me that this place is in Davis...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of hoopla and hullaballoo for what is really just subpar and not so fantastic. Yes, I suppose it is interesting and certainly unique to sip cocktails in a long room that looks like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here for Indian food and it was ok. Not great, not bad, pretty much just ok. I'm never good at ordering Indian food, since it's not something I eat all the time and I don't generally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a lunch buffet recently. I don't really know why, considering I was underwhelmed with their meals during previous visits. But here's the skinny on what I had:- Their chicken tikka...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the complete vegetarian meal for one was perfect!Baingan bartha was off the hook!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With Restaurant.com coupon in hand, my partner in crime and I tackled Diva. He loves this place, and I'd never been. In fact, at that time I'd only had Indian food a couple of times.Om nom nom. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really decent Indian food. Diva has great decor and even turned a friend that really doesn't go for Indian, into a believer. I would recommend the Sagg and anything chickpea based. We had TONS of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, this place has some serious vibe going on; I don't know how to describe it except being inside a fluorescent game of Tetris. It's what attracted me to Diva in the first place, although...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to echo some other folks' reviews in stating that the food is great, but the service leaves something to be desired. My brother and I went here for dinner last week and noticed this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A place with a name like "Diva" should pretty much make you feel like a "Diva" when you are dining in here, but the fact that this pretty nice restaurant with attached swanky and trying to be trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Diva. You're like the cute guy at the bar who charms at first but turns out to be kind of a jerk. This place looks good, especially in the summer with the windows open to the street, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diva... Your food was decent, but your waiters had an air of douchiness about them. I always go out of my way to say thank you everytime a server pops in, even if only to fill the water. last weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the iffy service, Diva makes the best (vegetarian) shahi navratan korma ever. Most other Indian restaurants don't serve that dish, so I'm grateful to Diva's for doing it so well.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last week when Redbones was insanely crowded on a Thursday night for a Dogfish head tasting party. I did get to enjoy a pint of specialty dogfish before we left but the place was a zoo.We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OH Diva. How well you embody your namesake. Too cool for school waiters.Make sure to check out the Indian Fabio waiter. He is a character.I love the chicken vindaloo here (medium spicy is fabulous)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So a friend and I are looking for a tasty bite in Davis Square and we decided on Diva. This was my second visit to Diva and it was just as good as the first one and this was my friend 1st time eating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a lot of indian buffets and I'm in love with Diva...the food is always fresh and there is a wide variety of dishes...my favorite is chicken tikki masala! absolutely delicious :)It is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was planning on giving this place 4 starts, but figured after reading some of the low starred reviews that were lame I would slide the extra star in there to negate one. The rating is for the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best Indian in the Boston area. They have an awesome lunch buffet which is well-worth the visit. They've been trending more expensive (I remember when I first went there in '04 it was $8...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diva is reliably tasty and affordable but bougy as hell. The waiters and their adorable swagger crack me up. They do keep the water glasses full, though. The special dinners are the way to go, giving...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars, MAX. That being said, the food is decent. The service is HORRENDOUS. It totally detracts from the meal, and made all of my overall experiences negative (been three times, won't go back)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I don't feel like traveling for Indian food, Diva is a good local standby. As others have mentioned, the service is so-so. It's not the best Indian food I've ever had, but it certainly satisfies...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diva Lounge, situated right next door to the restaurant, is a good holding ground if you're waiting for a table next door or just a place to catch a few drinks. The space itself is very funky inside-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I know next to NOTHING about Indian cuisine regional, generic, Westernized or otherwise. I got the chicken vindaloo and thought it good in a chicken chili kind of way. I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The freshest thing here is the bottled beer. Otherwise, you are asking for a case of salmonella. The meat platter appetizer appeared to be reheated from a diner who had supped there the prior...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here lots of times and I'm always pleased with the food. The service, however, is spotty. The specialty drinks are wonderful, especially the Kama Sutra! I like the atmosphere and colors...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why other people give this place such mediocre ratings. I loved it. The food is good and the cocktails are fantastic! The drinks menu is creative and the drinks are delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I've been here twice and last night's experience compelled me to write this review. The food was great! The one thing that I dislike about Diva is that they hover over your table (its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
staff is very busy.tikka masala is not so good.it lacks the sweet tonevery busy hard to find seatdiva lounge is ghettothough the rest of the place is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diva Restaurant/Lounge (Davis Square--Somerville, MA): 3/5 stars This restaurant was open late (after 10pm on Tuesday) and most of the diners were in their twenties or thirties. The bar mostly served...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
an adapted, americanised version of indian food, but delicious nonetheless! individual entrees are good, but i feel that the meat is a bit dry (tikka masala, tandoori) for the lunch buffet. that being...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here for awhile and my most recent meal here stunk! The service has always been not so hot but this time it was really bad. The food wasn't so good either. I won't be rushing back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Indian buffet after Kebab. The decor seems very modern along with the music, but food is still authentic. Parking is available in the lot behind Gargoyles on the Square if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We go here perhaps once a year for a really expensive (but delicious) martini of choice and a dessert to split. Other than that, not a place I would frequent. I know that the design was on the cover...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to this place, it was great. Second and third times, not so much. It took a while for me to go again, but when I did I was certainly rewarded. Though you wouldn't guess it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its definitely A-OK! I am not an expert on Indian food but I do love to eat it! So last night I had my family over for a wedding celebration for my sister and her husband. They both LOVE Indian food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
interesting interior design.never been to an indian restaurant/hookah lounge before, but that's cool!the ambiance was cool, but the men working there are especially creepy and stare at you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Diva is a small, comfortable place that delivers standard Indian fare in a way that is very similar to other establishments in this area - without much flair or authenticity. Yes, dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best malai kofta I've ever had. Everything is presented beautifully. My in-laws were thrilled with it. Only downside: it's a little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure if I liked Indian food until I went to Diva. The Tandoor is great, they have Aloo Mutter which is my favorite Indian dish. They also have a lunch buffet that has plenty of vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, you can never go wrong with Indian food. On my first visit to Diva, I was STARVED and totally excited to scarf down rice, chicken, and naan in large quantities. I can't say that my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard AMAZING things about Diva, so I was really looking forward to going.When I showed up, I was impressed with the decor - clean, sleek, modern - and I liked the window into the mini-kitchen,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Bubble Bar. A friend & I stumbled in on a St. Paddy's day in search of another friend, and when it became clear that he was not there, we decided we might as well get a drink. We pointed to a jar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Diva Lounge tonight with about 8 or 9 people at 8 pm on a Saturday night. The seating was awkward, but they were able to move us to a bigger spot when it opened us... and surprising the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm right down the middle on this place. New to the neighborhood, I've been evaluating every place I visit on a basic scale (atmosphere, quality of service, food, price, etc.) and while the Curry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed eating here. The food was good, the service was good, and the place is charming. Sure they try to be trendy, but I appreciate their efforts to create a pleasant environment for their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I loved the place, fantastic drinks, great food and helpful staff. I attended an event put on by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce and was impressed not only by the event but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Both the food and the service were very much hit and miss. The waiter started off being friendly and attentive enough, but after we finished our meal we waited 10 minutes for the check. After we got...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I ought to give Diva a lower score. I'd love to go on an enraged tirade about Americanization and compromised authenticity and all that shit. But you know what, I liked Diva. That's right,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place tries too hard to be trendy. Instead, more effort should be given to the food quality and service elements.On a recent visit, we were seated at a very small table for two in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside and walking in, this place has the air of trendy to it. Sitting down and cracking open a menu, I was impressed by the plethora of options but it only took me a few minutes to realize...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great interior design, done by Studio Luz, good quality, good service, and reasonable prices. Will definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote the last review awhile ago... I went back to the restaurant last night with my date and we were extremely disappointed with their service. Lets just say we were ignored the entire time. Dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really nice & they have very flavorful food here too. You can see the tandoori oven in the kitchen as it is behind glass & basically for all to see-pretty neat. Yuuummmy, great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to love Diva...and I'd also like to hate Diva. I wish I could put my finger on why I'd like such polarized emotions towards the place, and after searching deep into my heart, I think I just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the food here was great. We got the veggie platter (fried vegetarian nums, how could you not like that?) and I got my usual (Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan. I know, I know.) The masala sauce here is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not an Indian food connoisseur by any means. But, good food is good food.Diva is good. Though the last mango lassi I got there was baaaad and it made me saaaad. I love mango and nothing is good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum. I've never actually ordered anything on my own here, I've just mooched off of friends. I think the naan is delicious and I've tried like 5 of the different chicken dishes and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most everyone in Somerville knows Divas. It's certainly one of the best-tasty Indian food places around. The catch is the service is so SLOW during the evening. I caution against trying to order...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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My wife and I have been eating at and very much enjoying Diva for many years. We discovered it just before Shalimar closed for renovations. Indian food is about the food and Diva has always been satisfying...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Diva has some of the better Indian food I've eaten in Boston/Cambridge. Not because I have a particularly discerning Indian food palate; I can even choke down a cold pakora and the nuked Saag...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place looks like a futuristic bubble. Yes, the seating options are limited. Yes, the music is too loud once the DJ sets up. Yes, the drinks are $10 a pop.All that being said, however, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Initial thoughts upon seeing the place:Oooooh, how trendy that looks... like really hip bubble wrap... I want to pop those bubbly things...Thoughts once you're in there:Oh... oh wow, um, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When your Kingfisher beer gets sent to two other tables before it makes its way into your hands, you know that it's time to find another place to eat. We were kind of hungry, but not super hungry, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here about one month after going to Namaskar (right next door) and have never laughed more at an experience such as this one, First off, they have about 15 waiters (and they maybe have 10...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean it was.. okay. I was attracted to the decor not because there was a come-hither smell. The garlic naan was great, but other than that I found the food to be alright. At this point I don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a whole summer of walking by the hookahs outside, we decided to stop by and spend an hour or so smoking one. It was about 3:00 on a Saturday afternoon, and there were about 4 people in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Diva has really gone down hill. The service was atrocious, our waiter barely spoke to us, and when my wife who had never had Indian food before asked him a question about the menu he mumbled something...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Indian food experience, outside of the fried curry rice balls I recently had at the beach bar in Aruba. The samosas were really good.Loved the Taj Mahal 22-oz. beer. I am easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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I don't know what some of the other users are complaining about- especially when it comes to the waiters. I've been to Diva several times- the food has always been great, and the service very good and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Hands down, this is the best bar in Somerville so far as I'm concerned. The drinks are great and the bartenders cool, and it's the only bar in Somerville that has any sense of design. It's not your typical...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The samosas and pakoras were so low quality and grossly fried. The presentation was sloppy and they barely gave any sauce. And the server basically shrugged me off when I asked if there was dairy in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Inconsistent food. Pricey. Blah.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the drinks are really good. But the vibe is weird. It's too fancy/trendy for the area. They have a dress code. Service sucks! But the drinks are tasty and it is walking distance from my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing about Diva is that the service sucks.....but I was told to go to the weekend buffet: that way, you don't have to deal with the staff (except for drinks). The food was good, and since we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too club-action-style-y for the Davis Square I know and love. Drinks too expensive. Waitresses too dumb. Me, too drunk to care much too often since I somehow find myself here at least once on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just going with a few impressions here:BlandOverratedHipper-than-thou attitudeSaag paneer is more like soggy paneerAll the brown sauces tasted the SAME. Korma = Tikka masala here. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Service is discriminated. The servers have zero knowledge of what they are serving.Food is not authentic. I mean they dont even know that 'pav bhaji' is served with 'pav' and not 'roti'. If you are looking for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is generally good, standard Indian/American fare. I always feel rushed here, though. Would like more time to enjoy the meal. (and PALEESE don't make me wait for a table in that hideous Bubble...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is really nice and i love the decor... and the food is pretty good and i like it... buti've heard bad things about racism and how we're (tufts students) supposed to boycott this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars.Indian food is highly competitive here so its tuff. Food is o.k., service is o.k. Prices are o.k. not really too great. There are about 10000000 other places to go to for better/cheaper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but the service here is some of the worst I have ever had! I've had several bad experiences here with the wait staff, one of which essentially involved the waiter verbally abusing my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Diva is pretty yum. I had the Mutter Paneer, which I ordered medium spicy but came very mild, but it was still pretty wonderful. Their garlic naan is all kindsa garlicy, which I LOVE....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm SO not into the weird/ ugly bubble walls. I know they are going for chic, but for me they seem tacky and cheap. The drinks are excellent I will admit, but just so damn expensive! My girlfriends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll reiterate what other Yelpers have said so far:Really good Indian food. Great food, in fact. I always try something new, and I've never been disappointed. One pleasant surprise was naan with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diva, what happened?I know I haven't come to see you in a while, but you know how it is: sometimes you just get busy.I'm making an effort--but clearly, you couldn't be less interested in seeing me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only ritzy bar in Davis Square. It reminds me of funky places you would find in NYC. I was mesmerized by the ongoing Bollywood music videos. Fun costumes and simple plots make for easy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Diva's. I don't know why me liking it feels like it should be some dirty little secret. Maybe it's cuz of the odd, bubble-windowed tapas bar and the fact that everyone complains it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have officially decided that Diva is a "gate way" restaurant to Indian food.Not only did it get my boyfriend and me into Indian food, but the same can be said for several groups of people that we've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
price = expensivequality = sub-mediocreSure, it's a good looking restaurant on the inside, but the food was awful. Do yourself a favor --- either get takeout from Guru the Caterer or head to Kashmir...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for the lunch buffet, so I'll only comment on that.I work across the street, so this is the go-to place for company lunches and the like. We always hit up the lunch buffet and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food at Diva is damn tasty. I thought it was a good meal and I could deal with the slightly higher prices considering this. The place was packed on a Saturday night and I could see why.The service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the amount of time I spend in Davis Sqaure, and the fact that I love indian food - I had never been to Diva. I think I always believed it to be a bit upscale for what I was looking for. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to tufts, so i have issues with diva. HOWEVER, the food is good, the galub jamun is FANTASTIC, and the lunch buffet does a takeout. Thats pretty much the only time/reason i go. They give you a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. That article below from the Tufts newspaper is pretty upsetting. I guess you have to watch out for those Somerville townies! I knew they were scrappy, but what happened to those Tufts students...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average food - bad attitude. That about sums up our experience at Diva. We went there for dinner after a grueling day and were attracted to the place because of its nice decor (both inside and out)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before I lived in Davis I would actually make the drive from Brighton to come here - the food is that good. It's a little on the mild side so I always order everything medium spiced. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Curious that I work on the same block that I've never eaten here until today. Little time and rushed to think of what to order before my next meeting, I simply called over for pick up. My boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be brief.The food here is good. We order take out from them and are happy. They also do a good buffet.Their service is horrible. They are very unfriendly. And if you bring a child there, they are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited India several different times and my standard for Indian food in the U.S. is relatively high. However, my hubby who had never had Indian food was open minded to trying Diva. It has now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, reading the reviews, this place is controversial! Having dined here by chance, I can say I really enjoyed my dinner.My b.f. and I were in town for the Indie Film festival. Our movie got out at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was pretty good Indian food - the best I've had in Boston so far which generally has really really bad Indian food. It is pretty pricey for what it is - I don't really feel like you are justified...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed by this place and I will gladly admit that it's because I'm a spoiled city girl from San Francisco where nothing comes in comparison to Mehfil. :) Service was bizarre. We had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sit outside in warm weather...drinks are great and though service is slow/unreliable, the food is fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate a bunch of takeout from Diva today. The Rundown:- The naan was great. But seriously, how the hell could anyone make BAD naan?you can't. exactly.- The saag paneer was decent, but had too little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to go on and on about a place with 101 reviews. I will say, this place is pretty solid. Awesome Masaladosas and superb sweet Lasis (yogurt drink). I haven't had anything here I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the bar/lounge side of Diva the restaurant. The food and drinks are really good, but so outrageously priced, you'd think you were in NYC or at least downtown Boston. They have a DJ at times,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Diva has been on pretty much a downhill slide since it opened. I check back once every couple of years to see if it's changed, or because other people drag me there. The servers remain cluless....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, we're hungry in Davis Square 90 minutes before a concert is going to begin at the Somerville Theater. I'm pretty sure I'm sick with some bug, and my stomach could be best described as unsettled....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointed.I've been slightly obsessed with Indian food recently, so when deciding where to go before the They Might Be Giants concert, we picked Diva.First impression: Nice place, very clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awful service, yet the staff was nice just REALLY slow. If you don't go for buffet you'll be here for hours. Food is great, you can order things besides chicken tikka and not be afraid because its all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never dined in here, just gotten takeout. The food is very standard Indian-American restaurant food, and being someone who doesn't know that much about the nuances of Indian food, I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best indian restaurant in boston area..hands down....hit up the lounge prior to eating and have a lychee martini, then head next door for an unreal dinner. I highly recommend the chicken tikka masala...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I know people whine about Diva for varying reasons, but honestly I really like it here. I don't associate it with the Lounge, so any incidents that may occur with the lounge, I consider...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the cool bubble wall inside, it looks great with the hanging lights they've got. Service was surprisingly fast for how crowded it was, and we had a good night. Music was pretty good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the interior. This is another place i wish boston has more of place like this. I wanted to do 3stars and half cause i have not tried their food yet.I just had a cocktail but oh boy it was sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great affordable brunch!! Fantastic curries and the nan is SPECTACULAR! I was very full all day.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3/14/08 edit: I went to the Diva bar ("lounge" side) and, while just as silly as the restaurant, the pretty drinks were embarassingly enjoyable...:-/One star added.Boo!My worst Indian food experiences...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fine if a titch too bland. But you can't enjoy good food if the service is completely lllllame. And so it goes for Diva. I rolled in with my crew early-ish on Friday night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Last night, Valentine's Day, was the best night of my life?until entering Diva Bistro. Actually it began the day before, we called for reservations and were told it was walk-ins only when they were really...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Last night, Valentine's Day, was the best night of my life?until entering Diva Bistro. Actually it began the day before, we called for reservations and were told it was walk-ins only when they were really...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place is good. But better carry a torch/flashlight if you want find out if your food is really bright red or orangy red or what is inside it in some cases. (the light from the cell...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was VERY happy with this place and the food they offered. I have never had southern Indian food, and my companion compelled me to order the Mysore Masala Dosa, which was delicious! Anything with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty, but not quite worth the price. It's the kind of place where if your parents were in town (and eat Indian food) you'd go here to score a free meal. Or, if your parents were cool, you'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a) how often do you get a bar WITH Indian food?b) the place looks cool.c) the bathrooms. Stop by some time and check out the bathrooms. They're worth the trip.It's kinda expensive, and they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for the brunch buffet on Sunday. It was pretty standard Indian fare. The set up was pretty simple - stack of plates, big metal pots of piping hot faves (like veggie samosas, tikka masala,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Diva for a Sunday Lunch buffet and walked away full but not entirely satisfied.The food was smack dab in the middle of Average country and the price (around $12.50/head) was a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Their interior design is impressive, the drinks are interesting....but if you have any food allergies, don't set foot in Diva. After asking my waiter (twice), then the host(twice), then the Manager - none of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Their interior design is impressive, the drinks are interesting....but if you have any food allergies, don't set foot in Diva. After asking my waiter (twice), then the host(twice), then the Manager - none of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre Indian, too tame for my tastes. I guess it's a good place to start if it's your first time, but if you know you like Indian food, walk about a block down Elm and go to Namaskar.The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diva has a great menu option which is dinner for two with dessert and tea. It is really reasonably priced and you can still end up with a large bag of leftovers to share the next day. The problem with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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I went to Diva Indian Bistro for the first time about three weeks ago. It is very chic and has excellent food. There are two rooms, The Bubble room and the main dining room. In the Bubble room there is a bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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I went to Diva Indian Bistro for the first time about three weeks ago. It is very chic and has excellent food. There are two rooms, The Bubble room and the main dining room. In the Bubble room there is a bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Indian food I have ever had but not the worst either. My girlfriend and I had the Diva Vegetarian Dinner for Two which came with soup, 2 samosas, 2 entrees, naan, riata, rice, 2 desserts...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really gone downhill. I first ate here when it opened, years ago. At that time, the decor was much nicer, there was a sort of glowing, new, soft, and romantic aura about it. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
diva gets 4 stars in my book... it never lets me down and the lunch buffet kicks ass at a decent price during the week. its a bit overpriced on weekend (the buffet).the atmosphere is cool and there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first started going to Divas 3-4 years back, I thought the food was top notch. Heck it was actually spicier than it's competitor Namaskar at one point. Now though I feel the quality has gone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here for a nice Indian dinner on Saturday. We were able to get a table immediately, even though the place was packed. (It was the Hindu New Year).I had the tandoori tikka, which is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although my India friend said Diva is not his favorite, when his cousin visit him from India, he still brought him to Diva. It is one of my favorite India food restaurant. Nice deco, and a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences with this neighborhood Indian haunt got off on the wrong foot. But Diva and I are on such good terms that we laugh about it now!The martinis are pretty killer-- just do NOT get the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think dinner here is overpriced. I just don't love Indian food enough to pay a lot for it. That is why Indian lunch buffets are made for gluttons like me! Yes, Diva's lunch buffet is about $1.50...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this is the article Jem C. wants you to read. It is pretty shocking.http://media.www.tuftsdaily.com/media/storage/paper856/news/2006/12/04/Viewpoints/Racism.At.Diva.Lounge-2519145.shtml
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back because I guess I love the abuse.At Diva (the restaurant portion) the food is great, the atmosphere is silly, and then have a freakin' frequent diner card that lets you earn 10%...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is frickin' weird looking. The music is WAAAAAAAAY too loud when the "DJ" is in. The tables are small. The service is iffy (sit at the bar for better luck). The tapas, although tasty, are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty vegetarian dinners, of which I've had several. I don't know what it is about me having good waitstaff experiences at places in Davis Square when others can't complain enough (see, e.g.,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delectible food!!!!I am really picky when it comes to quality of food, and this place sets a very high bar for portion size, and quality of food (i.e. the chicked is all white meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - so we all know the service sucks here, and I hesitated between two and three stars. I gave this place three stars for the sole purpose that they have the takeout option and the food is decent....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised by how many issues, problems, etc. other Yelpers have had with this place. Is it ugly? Yes, in an absolutely beautiful way. Is the service top-notch? No, but all I've ever had to do was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Indian food. My boyfriend loves Indian food. We have a really hard time finding *good* Indian food.Of everywhere we go to, Diva probably has the best Indian food. The service is abysmal,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to The Diva Lounge, conveniently located in the future, as conceptualized by Gene Roddenberry in 1962. Sometimes I walk in here to use the bathroom, and I feel like Kirk landing on a planet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here, you will encounter:1. Outdated techno / lounge mixes.2. Semi-competent staff who will at best tolerate your presence.3. Average to above-average food.Upon leaving, you will decide that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had booked a large private party here, and found the owner to be difficult, rude, and unfriendly. Thank God he pulled the plug and moved the party to Orleans. Dont bother with this place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Indian restaurants have a lot of competitions. There are so many of them in Boston area. Diva is one of the better restaurants, but not the best one. I only go there for buffet on the weekend. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mixed drinks are fine. I don't usually order them, but I've tried a few, and was never disappointed. I was a regular there for a while, and one night the bartenders were experimenting with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that I have been enamored of this place since before I set foot in it. The bubbly outside mostly, but I was just intrigued by it - yet didn't set foot inside the place until this summer. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Diva for the first time today......and won't be repeating that mistake. 3 hours after having lunch (and NOT overating at the buffet), my stomach is still tied in knots. From now on, I stick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the vegetarian dinner for two is absolutely delicious. I haven't had better at any Indian restaurant. The lunch buffet is terrific as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just one line: GO TO NAMASKAR!They are right besides Diva. The servers are nice, the food is MUCH better and the buffet is less than $8.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diva gives Kebab Factory a run for its money in our ongoing hunt for best (weekday) Indian lunch buffet in the Cambridge/Somerville area... but it comes up just short.After a string of mediocre to bad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I have never been a fan of Diva. I have always thought that the service was horrible--once they brought us all our appetizers and entrees at once, piling them awkwardly on our tiny table so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone (including me) versus this place:Who LOSES? This horrible restaurantInitially, I was only going to criticize the wait staff on their rude behavior but at least put in some good words about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have walked by Diva many many times but never gone in... something about the mirrored walls...But last week I was taken here on a date and I was pleasantly suprirsed. I too had heard the negative...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place isnt half bad. They have some intresting ways of serving it. Some unusual dinner plates. The rice dishes seem to be put in a bowl and then turned upside down like you do when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, not worth the wait.Diva looks like so many hipster/yuppie East-West fusion restaurants. It's got a full bar, attractive decor, a pert hostess who seated us promptly on the Thursday evening...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a few years ago, and I thought the food was great. It was one of the first times I'd had "real" Indian food. The decor is a little odd... Okay it's borderline bizaree. The waitstaff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm generally not one to tear up a restaurant in a review. I like to seek the good things and share a good experience. But, the curtains are closing on Diva. In this restaurant's defense, it USED to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give Diva Lounge kudos for having a cool and sleek design in a stroller-saturated neo-Cambridge neighborhood that is nothing of the sort. There is considerably less spilled beer on the floor here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed getting take-out from here much more than having my dining experiance at the resteraunt itself. All in all the food is good enough but the whole package is not a complete sale with me!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to coming on Yelp.com, I wasn't aware that so many people had had bad experiences at Diva. I'm hispanic and have gone out with other black and hispanic friends to this restaurant and never had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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I have eaten here many times because the food is very good. Generally I will only do take out since the service is always poor. When I go in to order take out it takes for ever just to place the order. Twice,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The inside makes you feel as though you are stuck in some futuristic lounge done up by some overly-excitable interior design student. Actually, the only thing that's untrue about that sentence is that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was sub-par; I'd rather have Namaskar any day over this. The two times I've gone, it's been a "special occasion" type of date with my boyfriend...I understand that we don't look like rich...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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I definitely would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. As a matter of fact, I would rather eat at McDs, then to ever eat at Diva. To begin the night of, I made reservations ahead of time and when we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Indian food, but not the best. A lot of the chicken dishes taste as if the chicken is not cooked in the sauces, but instead pre-cooked chicken has been cut up and thrown into the sauce--not as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It seems everytime I'm back in Boston someone drags me to this place ... and everytime I wonder why I let it happen.WOAH the food is bland. They're lucky they've got a captive market in Tufts...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Read this... http://www.tuftsdaily.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&uStory_id=15433add-2574-4d48-87d1-c90be3f607e9
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I won't ever be sad if I don't go back to this place. I have been intrigued by it since it opened. It's interior makes me feel like I am wrapped in incandescent bubble wrap. The service was...well...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, the restaurant that is. And never been inside the lounge. We ordered the dinner for 2. I forget exactly what it's called, but it was around $40. It came with a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my boyfriend a few months ago. The food was subpar, the flavored martinis too heavy on the vodka and the staff seemed uninterested in our enjoyment of the dining experience. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Wow, based on the shocking article in the Tufts Daily paper against "people of color" (you can google it), I'm glad I wasn't there. Had I been, it would have made CNN, and most likely COURT TV.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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To preface my review, let me begin with credentials: I am a chef, culinary educator, researcher and currently a medical student at Harvard Medical School. My evening at Diva (3/2/07) was the worst restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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To preface my review, let me begin with credentials: I am a chef, culinary educator, researcher and currently a medical student at Harvard Medical School. My evening at Diva (3/2/07) was the worst restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Life-threatening, racist & rudeTo preface my review, let me begin with credentials: I am a chef, culinary educator, researcher and currently a medical student at Harvard Medical School. My evening at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the crab cakes appie....the best in the city...service and food are good, but deccore in the rest. could use a overall. If you think you might be coming back to this rest. I reconmend asking for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the restaurant, not the lounge. Although the weird bubbly white walls and stuff in the lounge were visible from my table, and freaky. I decided not to let one scandal keep me from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have not once had a good meal here (be it lunch buffet or dinner). Bad food, horrible service, cheezy atmosphere. I would not go back after my experiences there and especially not after reading the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
a ton has already been written, but i wanted to add my own since i finally went to check it out after 2 years in davis.i mean, aside from the whole racist/homophobic thing, i really wasn't impressed....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but there are better places around. The waiters are fucking demons.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the whole racist/homophobic issue, the food just isn't that good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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W ON D E R F U L - First of all the atmosphere is gorgous, the service is outstanding, my friends and I had a drink in the lounge while we waited and we sipped delicous Mojitos emmmm so good, anyhow we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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I have been to Diva several times and have always enjoyed it. One of my most recent visits was with friends who happen to be Indian and they thought the food was very good. We usually bring friends from out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's been posted before, but until the establishment mounts some defense for itself:http://www.tuftsdaily.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&uStory_id=15433add-2574-4d48-87d1-c90be3f607e9
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Please refer to following article in the Tufts Daily online if you are considering eating at this establishment:Racism at Diva Lounge, Issue date: 12/4/06, Section: Viewpoints
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Please refer to following article in the Tufts Daily online if you are considering eating at this establishment: Racism at Diva Lounge, Issue date: 12/4/06, Section: Viewpoints
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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"If you look at me like that one more time, I'm going to smash your head into that mirror!" I looked to my right and surprisingly found a middle-aged Caucasian woman staring straight at me. She was angry and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to agree with a lot of the previous reviewers. This place is mucho strange. It doesn't help that it has this split personality. On one side, a completely mundane restaurant decorated like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite place for Indian. Right in Davis Square, the location is great. I've been there several times now. I like the Chicken Tikka, Vindaloo, and their Tandoori specials. I ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine was ignored by the staff at Diva until he got fed up and left, all because he was on a date with another guy. The food's ok, but the side of homophobia has led me to boycott Diva.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Inexperience bartenders, overpriced cocktails, and VERY bad design. Whoever though those bubble lights were cool should go back to design school. What a dissapointment.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants in the area (Tanjore, Tamarind Bay, Bombay Club, Punjabi Dhaba, Kashmir, Desi Dhaba, India Castle, India Club, Passage to India, Bhindi Bazaar). I'm also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Are you tired of Indian restaurants messing with your palate? You won't be sorry here. Try the Vegetarian Thali (soup, samosa, your choice of two veg entrees, poori, rice, chai and dessert, all for under $15)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I invited a group of friends to celebrate my bday with me at Diva's Lounge. The martini menu was impressive and the drinks were killer strong. I especially loved the Godiva martini. The service was great and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
About Lounge i like this ambiance.I didn't eat any food. I took Zen Japanese sake with berry. It's actually not good way to drink sake in Japan, so I cannot see this kind of drink in Japan that's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give Diva 4 stars for food, decor, and location, but only 2 for service. The food is pretty good but can tend toward the rich side, with more cream than I am accustomed to seeing in some dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a shame that good quality food can't be matched by quality service. The food really is great. I was never a huge fan of Indian food until I ate in Diva. I have a long list of meals I like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place after being recommended by a north Indian friend. OK the food is not bad and it has more quality ingredients than most Indian restaurants but the services is AWFUL. They rush the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is straight up wierd. i have no idea how its still in business in davis square, except maybe for the international crowd from tufts. the walls in the lounge look like a cross between a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Me and my friend were in the lounge on Sept 3rd in the lounge. The bartender was lousy and was having a tough time as his assistant wasn't there. We ordered 3 tapas [Fish Pakora, Tandoori Mushrooms and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 5 stars are for the LOUNGE. (and on a Wednesday night)Stumbling around Davis Sq, we passed the Diva restaurant on the way to Sligo's pub and I pointed to it in awe. "Look! What IS that white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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i was a little biased because i'd read all about bad service, but everyone was nice to us. there was one strange moment when there was no room on the table and i hadn't finished my appetizer, when the waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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I'm surprised that the other reviews seem so poor. I'm not from Boston, and I find alot of the food here really bland. We've been a couple times and each time we had a group who wanted really mild to really,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people like this place, but I only go there if I'm too tired to go somewhere else. The service is erratic, and they cut a lot of corners on their main dishes - more salt and fat than real...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Hookaberry is an amazing drink, and it alone is a reason for me to return to Diva. Fresh mango puree with muddled blackberries and rum. It was mixed perfectly, without the overbearing taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM, recently went to Diva with friends and loved it! Loved the provided pillow, and the free watermelon juice (so refreshing and tasty on a super hot day!) Veggie samosas and chicken tikka masala...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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How does Diva get a 9.0 rating when most of the reviews are negative?Anyways, the food is pretty bad, the service is really bad. The only thing going for it is the decor which is pretty friendly I must say! If...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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How does Diva get a 9.0 rating when most of the reviews are negative? Anyways, the food is pretty bad, the service is really bad. The only thing going for it is the decor which is pretty friendly I must say!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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This place looks and feels very cool from the outside. Atmosphere is great, especially when the weather is nice and the front windows are open. The food, however, is very plain. And if you're out to eat Indian...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Absolutely love DIVA. The style of this bar is beautiful, done in very good taste. The martinis were fabulous, the best I've had. I recommend the tandoori wings. They were very tasty. Awesome dish. The service...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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If you love creative martinis than Diva Lounge is worth the trip. The list of drinks has to be close to 30 including some unique Indian inspired selections. The atmosphere is like walking into a cloud. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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You're paying for the trendy atmosphere and the artistically shaped plates and bowls. The food itself is bland. When I want Indian food, I want flavor. We ordered medium spiciness and it wasn't even spicy at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had always liked this place until one day. I went there for lunch with my boyfriend and had a decent meal. We paid with a credit card and left a big tip. A couple days later, we look at the credit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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The first time I was told about Diva lounge I didn't even believe it existed so I had to go check it out for myself. From the second I entered to door I was very impressed. The decor is very edgy with its...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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My friends and I visited Diva Lounge for the first time last weekend and were blown away by the decor and then were even more amazed by the outrageous drink menu. We had only planned on staying for one drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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I went to the Diva Lounge last weekend. There were only five full tables, but that didn't stop the waitress from completely ignoring us for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, a bartender is fixing her makeup and texting...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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I have had a lot of Indian food, and Diva is probably the best. Dinners are fabulous, especially the vegetarian dinner for two. But, the lunch buffet is by far the best food quality and the best value. Full...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I was torn between giving Diva three or four stars. It has it's good and bad parts. I started going to Diva about five years ago. At the time, it was awesome. Then, at some point, Diva decided...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Diva has a great sense of style and since you're paying a couple bucks over the average the food should also be great. Sadly, between the brusque and sometimes snooty service and the only okay food, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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It seems that most indian restaurants that come with a sleek atmosphere, use it to compensate for something they're lacking in. In this case, it's their food. I've been to a number of indian restaur...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went there I had an good meal and the waiter was really nice.The next time the food wasn't quite as good and the waiter seemed a little indifferent. Each time after that it got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. The price is great. The staff is really nice, except for one guy... but I don't think he's allowed to wait tables anymore. Anyway, there are two options for Indian food in Davis...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Averageish, which isn't good enough in this area full of excellent Indian restaurants. Namaskar is a better bet.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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For an Indian buffet, Diva is da bomb! First off, buffets, especially Indian buffets, usually suck. However, I've had Indian all over Massachusetts and London and Diva is one of the best. I've never dined...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first experience with indian food was here at diva (and, hey, i *should* give it five stars just for the name!). i love the atmosphere, and i have never gone wrong experimenting with the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible food and staff to match! Each time i've eaten there it's been a bit worse, until the final experience--i will not be back. Instead, i suggest Namaskar, just down the road.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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We went to Diva last week after being tempted by the smells wafting out of the restaurant. The service was absolutely horrible and the waitstaff couldn't have been less attentive. The restaurant wasn't even...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had really good food, nice service and a good atmosphere to catch up with old friends. The service on the other hand was a bit too rushed at at times and eager to clean up after me and my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambience of this place, especially if you're sitting in one of the booths, and it has been consistently good. This is always where I go if I'm around Davis and craving Indian food, which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Indian joint is scrumptious. Your meal comes in beautiful plates and the service is divine. The tables are Regular Square with a blue painted trim. The place is always packed and in the fall they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it. I love that the windows open for al fresco dining in the summer, I love the flavors, I love the rice and I love that they do takeout. I've eaten there twice and been pleased and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Indian bistro with great food and ambiance. Not to miss the lunch buffet and a table near the window to look upon the busy traffic on Elm street. I reccommend it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know I wasn't really impressed. You are right the service is way to fast and for absolutely no reason. The food was warm, not hot and not hot spicy either. I like the Kabob Factory on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, love it, love it! I am new to Indian Food this past year (but it is becoming an addiction). I really enjoy both the food and the vibe of Diva's. I have been to several places in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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A friend and I walked into Diva excited about eating some good Indian food and walked out thirsty and extremely deceived. After practically throwing our way-too-salty dinner on the table after a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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the soft lit lights lured us into the restaurant-we love indian food! the food arrived (we asked for it spicy) and the sidappointment experienced from the first bite was overwhelming- far from authentic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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the soft lit lights lured us into the restaurant- we love indian food! the food arrived (we asked for it spicy) and the sidappointment experienced from the first bite was overwhelming- far from authentic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS food and CHEAP!! There is really nothing more to say about this place. It's very clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the price of your meal for two - drinks included - can be under $50 if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my first cafe's I had tried after reading the YELP's and I agree with all my fellow yelpers. The place was great and the food was ridicolously cheap. Definetely a must-go!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Contrary to most of the reviewers here, I've only had good experiences at Diva's. My wife and I live in the area, so we usually come early enough to find a table, and we've found the waitstaff attentive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Indian food! When you smell the food wafting through the open sidewalk windows, you can't walk by this restaurant and not want to go in. Good service and good sized portions, and moderate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty good. I did spend about $30 on my meal... I guess doing that once in a while isn't such a bad thing though. The atmosphere is really great. The food tasted good to me....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really quite good and it's nice to have an Indian place that is more of a destination restaurant. The decor is more upscale, making this a great date restaurant. Good cocktails,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. They do tend to be a little pricier than the local competition, however. They also seem to want to rush people out of there. There are numerous workers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the environment of Diva - the colors, music, the serving dishes. It's a lovely place. The food is delicious. My favorite is Chicken Tikka Masala. The "Dinner for Two" specials are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy, albeit a little $$$ compared to the competition. but even my non-indian food loving friends like Diva. so that's got to say something.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was incredibly salty (and I'm a salt fiend!) and Americanized (less spicy, more fusion), though the atmosphere was nice and trendy. It was a little pricey, from my recollection.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food is average Indian, however I could have enjoyed a more leisurely meal at McDonald's across the street. My date and I went in and were served our samosas within 2 minutes and were served our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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I went ot Diva for the first time. It was a horrible experience. The food was OK, but not at all near the level I have enjoyed in other restaurants. The problem is the service. Nonattentive and poor. Our...
openlist.com - user review
The food was so disappointing! It tasted like it hand been sitting in a pot all day. It was mushy and oily and the spices were muted and undedectable. The service was beyond horrible. We had to practically...
openlist.com - user review
a wee taste of the emerald isle...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this large, friendly and award-winning irish pub is divided into a front bar and a back room. live music is played every night, and many nights there are simultaneous performances in the two rooms. guinness is...
wcities.com - user review
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I can't say anything about the evening service because I ALWAYS go for the buffet. I've tried most Indian buffets in Cambridge/Somerville (there are quite a few) and this is by far the best. Never over spicey,...
boston.com - user review
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I have never submitted a review before, but Diva has forced the issue. I would start by saying the food was good. I would put it on par with Rani and just below Kashmir. The portions were large and the variety...
openlist.com - user review
adding to the eclectic flair of davis square...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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The food was decent but that is all we can say. The service was horrible, first asking us within seconds if we were ready to order, then completely abandoning our table. The food was certainly plentiful, as...
boston.com - user review
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wooden everything and soulful irish fiddle music form the backdrop for boozy reminiscing at the burren...
epinions.com - user review
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check out the burren...
epinions.com - user review
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the linchpin in davis squareis revitalized nightlife line-up, the burren is that rare irish pub which manages to be neighborly, stylish and genuine without seeming trite. for each student from nearby tufts...
gayot.com - user review
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