Diva Indian Bistro

Cambridge Hotels – Diva means candle, which in India represents enlightenment and festivity. It’s an apt name for this Davis Square favorite, the area’s most classy Indian restaurant. The stylish dining room has a large curved bar, glass-enclosed tandoori kitchen and elegantly presented dishes. But what makes Diva truly special is their extremely fresh food and quality ingredients. Start with the chilled Shrimp Chaat - prawns and cucumber in spicy yogurt and sweet & sour sauce. Great entrees include the Swordfish Masala in creamy tomato sauce; and the Baingan Bharta - roasted eggplant with onions, tomato and garlic. Also on the menu are superb dosas, made with rice and lentils and served with dahl soup; and a killer mango lassi (which cools down the spicy food). And their lunch buffet - which includes dosas, fresh fruit and a salad bar - is hands down, the best in Boston.
Diva Indian Bistro, Davis Square, 246 Elm Street, Somerville, 617-629–4963.
http://www.divabistro.com