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Guru the Caterer

Restaurant Catering service Meal delivery Indian restaurant Halal restaurant Punjabi restaurant South asia restaurant Wedding buffet

One of the Top rated Meal deliveries in Somerville


Address

1295 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

Website

www.guruthecaterer.com

Contact

(617) 718-0078

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (302 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (12) good (8) curry (7) biryani (6)
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  • 5/5 Taylor S. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredibly delicious takeout made from obviously fresh and high quality ingredients. Huge portions for a reasonable price too! Sometimes towards the end of the night they will run out of certain dishes, but this is just a testament to each dish being produced daily. I will always recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter K. 2 years ago on Google
    Easily the best Indian takeout in the area. Friendly staff, generous portions, wonderful flavors, and absolutely destroys every other Indian place on price. The combo with curry, rice, a vegetable side, and two pieces of roti is less than most places charge for just a curry! Curry selection is comparatively limited, but don't let that deter you. I promise the pure flavor will make that a non-issue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aman B. 2 years ago on Google
    Do you want good food in a good price? Do not expect it to be a high quality food but at this time and age the price is soooo right. Who gives you 2 Chapatis, 2 curries and rice for lesss than $15? Who? I recommend this place. Everyone should learn from these guys.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered takeout of the meat combo (goat curry with side of mixed veggie curry). It came with two pieces of roti and rice and chutney, and was all very delicious! It’s a cute little place serving good Indian food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina �. 3 years ago on Google
    Guru the Caterer has always been my first love when it comes to local Indian food. They're no fuss, use authentic spices, and I appreciate the open kitchen that I can peek into and watch in awe. I also love that they'll make my food *actually* spicy. Featured here are Palak Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala (only cuz the coconut curry was 86'd) and Veggie Pakoras. So good on a cold day. Sidenote, the green sauce was DELIGHTFUL and had some kick to it which was appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shiv T. 10 months ago on Google
    I ordered a chicken biryani around 12:30 pm. Chicken biryani was so dried and felt like made a couple days ago. After eating that biryani I got diarrhea and went to bathroom all day. This is my first giving review to any restaurant. The worse food that I have ever had in my life. I wouldn’t recommend to get food from this restaurant.

  • 1/5 Akash G. 8 months ago on Google
    They do know how to put together curries though lacking in rich flavor that you associate with the Indian food, but what they definitely do not know is how to make naans, rotis, or paranthas. The rotis I got was soggy and uncooked. The aloo paranthas were nothing but a think stack of 3 layers (dough, potato, and dough again), with no taste at all.

  • 5/5 Kipling H. 5 months ago on Google
    Love Indian food is this is my favorite place in the Boston area! Highly recommend their tikka and biryanis. Their don’t really have a dining room so I’d recommend takeout

  • 5/5 Hot Chix H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice environment! Staff is very nice, they are very helpful with ordering. The food is so good that I cannot explain in words! - Alam, Khasru

  • 1/5 Gill J. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the goat biryani. Had two spoon fulls and threw the rest out. The goat was overcooked and tasted like it was old. Still have a bad aftertaste in my mouth. Worst $18 I have ever spent in my life

  • 5/5 Reshma M. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered goat curry take out and it was amazing! Really close to home cooked food, and I enjoyed the whole curry in one sitting. The delivery was super fast too, arrived 15 minutes before time.

  • 5/5 shz147 10 months ago on Google
    I got their food at Melrose Farmer's Market. It was really good. The meat was fresh and not rubbery at all. I would definitely be back to try other dishes.

  • 4/5 Ryan K. 10 months ago on Google
    Had guru at the Boston Public Library farmers market. I know food prices are getting higher, but I feel like for just a few dollars more, you can gorge at a buffet somewhere. The pakora looked phenomenal but cannot be chosen as a side, which is disappointing. They definitely save money by using tripartite containers and loading basmati rice onto the biggest section. I would definitely consider using them for catering but I also know that Indian grub isn't for everyone. The Farmer's market is in a great spot. You can just eat at the sidewall of the BPS and talk to people. It's a good experience on a nice day and even more so if you're from out of town. As an aside, I don't know why the only two hot food offerings are Indian at the farmer's market. The samosas at the other joint looked like a must try. Update: Visited the location near downtown. It's not bad but definitely a notch below my favorite Indian joints. Good option when you're on the run.

  • 5/5 Priyanka D. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the food and specially the price and quality. The bundle or as they say combos help me to pick different options and I like that.

  • 5/5 ramkumar p s. 1 year ago on Google
    Returned just back from India, food from here feels just like home cooked back in India, a tad bit spicy though! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Samantha W. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it. Favorite things I've had so far: 2 types of potatoes, the rice, and lamb biryani :) thank you!

  • 5/5 Marc F. 1 year ago on Google
    We used them as a caterer. Mitzy and her team were absolutely great! The food was simply awesome and people raved about it!

  • 5/5 Mika I. 1 year ago on Google
    Such quality Indian food. One of my favorite restaurants in Somerville. They’re also working on producing less waste, which I think is great.

  • 5/5 Nick T. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best Indian restaurant in Boston. We love to get takeout from here, specifically the chicken tikka masala and the chicken biryani. The daal is good too. But really it’s all about the chicken pakoras. They are seriously amazing and are better than any fried chicken!

  • 1/5 Wilson B. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe it was a bad night. Maybe people like their indian food like this. This place is awful. Vindaloo was watery like soup. Masala was sweet like candy. Chicken pakora was dry as can be. There are better places around.

  • 5/5 Joshua H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious. Unassuming hole in the wall with a couple of tables outside. Don't be scared off by the appearance - it was one of the best Indian meals I've had in Boston in ages and the best pakoras I've *ever* had in Boston. Highly highly recommended.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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