[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. Amazingly good food. Saag paneer was fabulous. So was garlic naan. Servings are generous. read more

This is for takeout. One of the best Indian resteraunts I have eaten on the east coast. Their Saag Paneer is fantastic! Dosa and Kofta great as well. This is now the goto for indian. read more

My wife and I visited Peppinos Dosa in Waltham on a Thursday more than a week ago. The food was okay, but this review is about the way management handled a serious follow-up concern afterward. I believe I left my Tom Ford sunglasses at the restaurant. They are expensive, but more importantly, they have sentimental value. I followed up multiple times by phone and also sent messages/emails asking the restaurant to check their security footage and let me know whether the sunglasses were left there or picked up by someone. Instead, I received empty promises and dismissive responses. During my last call, when I asked for the owner or someone responsible to review the footage, a person named Nitin laughed at me. That was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. What leaves such a sour taste is not just the lost item, but the lack of sincerity, follow-through, and basic respect toward a paying customer who was simply asking for help. If this is how customer concerns are handled, it makes me question the care and diligence behind the restaurant's overall operations. Train your staff to treat customers with professionalism and decency. When someone reaches out repeatedly about something important, do not dismiss them, make empty promises, or laugh during the conversation. Extremely disappointed. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very delicious food and great ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very clean and the decor and plate set ups were very thoughtful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed our time here and the food was delicious! We got the paper dosa which was massive. I think almost 4 feet long but thin so don't be intimidated by it. Two people can tackle it for sure. We also got an apricot curry and a shrimp appetizer which were also delicious but I think the dosa might be my favorite. Parking in the area is pretty easy and I'd come back. read more

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This place is located on Moody st in Waltham, in the restaurant district - if you will. There is street parking, but it can be hard to find. However, there are municipal lots near by if needed. This restaurant initially opened as purely vegetarian, but now they offer meat dishes! This is the best change and I'm sure it has opened up business to a lot more people. The people are very friendly here. Once you enter, someone runs to the door to great you, offer you a seat and water while you wait for your takeout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place looks clean and the food is packaged well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've had indian food from many places and I'd say this place is good. All of the meat dishes we ordered (Chicken Tikka masala, kebab platter, goat biryani) had really tender pieces of meat. The meat portions within each dish is considered pretty generous as well. The veggie pakora was the standout dish for me, but a tad on the salty side. The garlic naan did not have any garlic flavoring at all (the only disappointment for me, but the family still enjoyed it). The kebab platter was good and I'd recommend it for any meat lovers. Only via this platter can you get the goat kebab, as I didn't see an option to get just that version on the menu. If you haven't tried this place out, you should. They now offer a wide enough selection to satisfy any one. Pricing is reasonable, food is fresh, and service is good. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very fancy and upscale Indian restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great staff that is very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would be a nice spot for a date night, vibes are exactly that![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tandoori chicken was just TOOO good! Delicious masala and it was just cooked perfectly. The dosa was veryyyy crispy and fresh! read more

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We went here on a weekend. Luckily found parking on the street between all the snow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is much bigger now from last year and has non veg on the menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Upon entering they asked if we were going to order non veg or veg only and were seated accordingly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is refreshing and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very nice. We ordered makkai ki roti with saag and Hyderabadi baingan and goat khorma and garlic naan. Our lunch tasted delicious and we had some leftovers to take back home. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great and our food was served within 15 minutes of ordering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go again! The restaurant has expanded since it first opened and now offers meat and fish dishes in addition to vegetarian food. I tried the Sham Savera, which was delicious. The servers told me the recipes are inspired by Chef Ranveer Brar (popular Indian Chef; Chef Peppino has apparently worked with him in the past). read more

Peppinos Dosa - Sham savera - Vegetarian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Came here with my family last week right before Christmas. When we arrived, we were asked whether we wanted the vegetarian side or the regular side. I wasn't aware that the restaurant was no longer completely vegetarian, but I was so thankful that they do have two different sides to ensure a complete vegetarian menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was way bigger than when I came a year ago and the ambiance and service was just as amazing as I remembered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu was vast with some fun specials and clearly labeled vegan dishes, as well as which dishes could be made vegan. The dishes we got were samosas, pakoras, aloo mutter and a spicy garlic dosa. I loved everything we ordered but the spicy garlic dosa really stood out with its unique flavors and the spice from the garlic was so warming in my throat. I loved the texture of the samosas and pakoras which were perfectly crispy and well seasoned. The presentation of each dish is so gorgeous. The server was so sweet and even gave us a free bottle of wine to go! Parking can be a little bit of a challenge, but we were able to find a spot on Moody ST two blocks away! read more

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Came here during their lunch hours where they have a buffet. The staff were very friendly and available to answer questions. They have street parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very clean and had a nice bar setup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The buffet had an array of options to choose from. The naan was hot and fresh tasting great with the paneer tikka. It tasted just how my mom makes it. The channa was also very filling. I would love to come back to try their dosa. read more

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Came here without a reservation on a Tuesday evening and were seated promptly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely decor and very helpful staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Have come here a few more times since my initial review and the food never disappoints! Peppino's Dosa has become my favorite vegetarian Indian restaurant in the area. They also have an adjacent non-vegetarian restaurant next door that we can't wait to try either! read more

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the food was great, but our server was rushing us a lot even though it was still an hour to closing. read more

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Went to the non vegetarian section. Service was slow. Severs not attentive to the customers. Food mediocre . There are many better indian restaurants around. read more

OMG yum. New favorite Indian Restaurant. I can't wait till I'm back in Waltham. First of all, I didn't realize it but I got there to order takeout as they were about to be close between lunch and dinner. But they let me order anyway. I tried aloo gobi & veggie pakora and I am all in. I cannot wait to go back and try more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance so will for sure eat in sometime too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Delectable. Fresh. Flavorful. Allergen and vegetarian friendly. Yes please! read more

On our way to our friend's house from TD Garden, we stopped at this place for dinner as we were craving for some Indian food. They named this place as a dosa place so we had to try their dosas. Although most of the food in their menu looked to be from the north India. We ordered masala dosa and Mysore masala dosa. It looked amazing when it came out of the kitchen. Masala dosa was perfectly crispy. Mysore masala dosa has a nice look to it too. Unfortunately, the taste wasn't as great as what we expected. We have had dosa's from various places, but this one did not live up to our expectations. Sambar was too liquidated and chutneys lacked the flavor. I think the best bet would be to try North Indian cuisine at this place. Ambiance was good and service was top notch. Our waiter was so nice. read more

Peppinos Dosa - Masala Dosa - Vegetarian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Another amazing meal with a truly excellent server, Savio. He is truly gracious and welcoming. We will be back, again and again!

I was so excited to try the food here but it was nothing but super average. The service was average, nothing to write home about. They were not personable at all and the whole process felt very automated. It took forever to flag someone if we needed something. The service was what you would generally get from a small take out place and not from a proper sit down restaurant. We had the empty plates sitting on the table for what felt like forever. And mind you they didn't seem short on staff. We had different servers throughout our entire dinner-, one took our order, different staff server different dishes, someone else cleared the table and someone different brought the check. The food was very average. the medu vada was dry and hard from inside, it is supposed to be fluffy. The cauliflower 65 was tasty. The rava dosa and sambar was not good. The pav bhaji felt like masala overload. We also tried tikki chaat, the tikki was still cold from the center. Bathrooms were very clean. The restaurant had a good vibe but given the food and service, I don't think we will come back again. read more

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We went here during lunch time. The buffet choices didn't look very impressive. So we decided to go a la carte. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and ambiance were both good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fine until they forgot a dish. Since the started the prep only after our reminder, it came out very late by which time we had lost our appetite! The Achari soya chaap and Khatal Rogan Josh were both scrumptious! Will definitely come back. read more

I went to Peppinos Dosa located on 434 Moody St in Waltham, MA. This indian restaurant features all the classic indian dishes you love but with a vegetarian twist! For drinks we got the mango lassi which is always so rich/refreshing in my opinion 8/10. For appetizers we got the soya chaap 7/10, the mango mint paneer 7/10, the chipotle paneer tikka 7/10, the crispy mushroom 8/10, the Gobi Manchurian 8/10, and the Potli Samosa 8/10. If you don't know what soya chaap is it is a popular street food in India and is made of soy beans and flour. I loved trying this for the first time! It was also nice to see the paneers in different types of sauces- I rather enjoyed the chipotle flavored one! Gobi Manchurian is essentially spicy fried cauliflower-a must get in my opinion. The crispy mushroom didn't even taste like a mushroom at all! Have no fear non mushroom fans-this was great! Finally, the potli veggie samosa had peas, potatoes and cheese. A classic indian appetizer to have before starting the main course. For the main course we got malai kofta (which is like tikka masalas cousin in my opinion) and is made of a creamy and spiced tomato based curry with kofta (spiced balls) 9/10. This was definitely the star dish of the evening and would come back here just for this curry! The other curry we got was the paneer tikka masala which was just a vegetarian version of chicken tikka masala. We also got a side of the vegetable jalfrezi which had broccoli, peppers and onions 7/10. Finally, you can't have indian food without a basket of assorted naan 8/10. They were not cheap on the garlic thank goodness this naan was excellent. Every Monday this spot does Dosa Night and you get a drink and a dosa for only $15! Its a pretty good deal! So if you are vegetarian or craving indian cuisine like I do sometimes head on over there. Food: 8/10 Ambiance: 6/10 Affordability: 8/10 read more

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The staff could have been friendlier. My friend and I had a 7:00, p.m. reservation. It took forever for someone to take a drink order and I only asked for a Coke and my friend had water. Finally, a waiter came arrived and we placed our order, which we did not receive until 8:00 p.m. Mind you, others around us did not receive the same service. A gentleman came after us and he was immediately greeted and received his drink and food within an acceptable time period. My friend and I were the only African-Americans in the restaurant. This was poor intentional service and I would never go back. read more

Peppinos Dosa is located in the busy Moody street in Waltham. The restaurant has a beautiful ambience with elegant decor. Difficult to get free parking on the street, but plenty of paid parking in the lot behind Parel brothers. Staff is welcoming and service is good. The weekday lunch buffet priced at $15 felt quite reasonable. They had chole & kulcha, naan, pakode, 5-6 curries, dahi bhalla chaat, milk tea and gulab jamun for dessert. Food was overall good. read more

Indian food is already one of my favorite cuisines and this place further confirms that. Very quick service, lots of delicious options for vegetarian food and drinks. Will be coming back soon with friends! read more

In the past we enjoyed the vegetarian lunch buffet but they now have added meat to the buffet and the vegetarian choices were lousy. Lunch was basically stale naan, dosa, rice, and potatoes. There were a few fried doughy things and a bean dish that was swimming in a large pool of cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We did look before we decided to eat there but the lighting at the buffet was so poor that we couldn't tell that there was just about nothing other than starches and nothing fresh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We expressed our displeasure and the management should have offered to make us a dish with spinach and paneer (or something reasonable) but they didn't. The price was $20 (not including tea). We won't go back, and I'm sorry about that. read more

Peppino's Dosa is a gem! The service is warm and super fast, we barely had time to settle in before the food arrived. The dosas are crisp and flavorful, and the Punjabi dishes are just as delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great variety, great flavor, and a really welcoming ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We've been there many times and if we lived closer it would be a whole lot more! Can't wait to go back! read more

I could write pages about how great this restaurant is... but I'll synopsize my experience there. My partner and I are Indian food nuts. We've been to India 7 or 8 times. We've been to every Indian restaurant in Cambridge and Somerville. I cook almost only Indian food. I'm partial to South Indian cuisine, eg Tamil Nadu and Udupi. I had lunch with a friend here and opted for the buffet, even though buffets tend to be dried out or a bit old. BUT this buffet was stunning. The made-to-order masala dosa was just like I had in Tanjore, the gobi dish was the tastiest cauliflower I've ever had. The other dishes were amazing, and their paneer dishes were awesome. The naan was super fresh. Every dish was a winner! The service was friendly, the ambience was very nice. One of the nice things about dining in Waltham is that parking is easy and free. read more

Achari soy chaap is really good. Definitely try their Mysore masala dosa, dal makhani, mushroom saag and more! All of their food tastes amazing with great service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Pepinos is an enticing place with it's pleasant new interiors and a drool worthy menu. I tried their Mysore dosa and Masala chai. Tbh I was a little underwhelmed. The chai was quite mild and average. I was also surprised they don't serve Madras filter coffee! The dosa itself was good but sambar was served cold. They did replace it eventually but it still wasn't hot enough, needs to be piping hot! I could taste the strong flavor of tomato puree which was a bit weird. Chutneys were nice though. Some work to do Pepinos! Hope to have a better one next time :) read more

They just recently opened up a non-vegetarian side and it's delicious! The lamb biryani with raita, curry leaf chicken, and gulati kebab were all fantastic [[HIGHLIGHT]]They really upped their game with the ambiance as well. The plating, table cloths, and decor were all very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Phenomenal vegetarian alternative to typical Indian cuisine. The buffet is phenomenal options wise, and I'm never disappointed with whatever I have tried. A must try! read more

Peppinos Dosa - Vegetarian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

We are Dosa lovers. We go restaurant to restaurant in India looking for who has the best. In Waltham Ma, is a Dosa pilgrimage that we recommend. We had the Mysore Dosa and the Bhaji Dosa. Over the top! So excellent and colorful. read more

Peppinos Dosa - Vegetarian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Fresh and flavorful food. As a non-vegetarian, I didn't miss the meat. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant.

We have been to pretty much all of the good Indian restaurants in Boston and outlying areas. This is the best one we (my husband and I) have been to so far in terms of food quality and taste, which is saying something! I am veg so I love that the menu has tons of vegetarian and vegan options only. The restaurant has a slightly upscale ambience. FYI, we have ordered the Punjabi/North Indian dishes only and haven't tried their dosas. Every single entree/curry we have tried has been delicious, from Hyderabadi baingan to kadhi pakoras to Chana saag, all recommended. The food can also be quite spicy/hot but I have a high tolerance for spice so I like it! Service is pretty good/decent, but the food here tops the list read more

The best Indian food ever, attentive, friendly wait staff. Brought over a gratis dessert-similar to delicious donut holes smothered in delectable honey sauce read more

A few years ago, I wrote a review praising the food at this restaurant, and my thoughts remain just as positive today. Over the years, my wife and I have dined here many times, and we've never been disappointed. After our visit last night, my wife encouraged me to share an updated review--and I'm happy to do so. The food is still absolutely delicious, and it remains one of the top reasons I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. However, last night reminded us that dining here is about so much more than just the food--it's the entire experience. And at the heart of that experience is the people. The staff here is exceptional. They work seamlessly as a team, creating an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and truly special. Every team member we interacted with paid close attention to our needs, was readily available, and radiated genuine kindness. Their demeanor and interactions go far beyond routine service; there's an authentic warmth and thoughtfulness in how they engage with guests. Each person who stopped by our table made us feel like we were their top priority for the evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking around, I could see other guests enjoying the same remarkable hospitality--smiling, chatting, and savoring great food in an equally great setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for more than just a good meal, this restaurant offers a complete dining experience that will leave you feeling happy, cared for, and thoroughly satisfied. It's truly a gem. read more

At first glance at the restaurant's name, you might think that this is an Indian fast-food place, or one that only makes dosas--but it's a full, inviting restaurant. The menu is very extensive, which can be challenging for someone who only knows a couple of handfuls of Indian culinary terms. But that just means that you'll need to visit a number of times, in order to try everything! The portions are very generous and the quality is top notch. Though we've never been to India, my husband and I have Indian food in some Indian-food hotspots like Belfast, London, and Glasgow; and my husband declared the paneer tikka masala at Peppino's dosa the best he's ever had. I'm looking forward to trying the weekday buffet, in order to try a number of other menu items! read more

Peppinos Dosa - Paneer tikka masala and paneer tikka biryani. - Vegetarian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Excellent, very professional straight up business here. Busy for good reason. All vegetarian menu, no one can do vegetarian like India. I would recommend this establishment. Eat well. read more

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I had malai kofta, naan, and Punjabi Sweet lassi. The lassi was bland, the naan was burnt in the center and the malai kofta came with 3 koftas + rice. For a $30 meal, I was disappointed by the taste of the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cheap plastic glass (which was not cleaned properly) also ruined the vibe of a sit down meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great though as the server was attentive and the lassi came in a nice cup; [[HIGHLIGHT]]the background Bollywood music was cool too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We had planned to go to Peppinos since quite a while, yesterday it finally happened. So, let's get to the food part! Pav bhaji - not sure what spices they used, but it was just wow!!! Hot, perfectly spicy and amazing!!! Mysore masala dosa - the masala in the dosa was perfectly cooked and flavorful ! The dosa itself was so red and crispy. Sambar was good too, chutneys were not so impressive. The only bad thing was that the dosa was not hot, but that's probably coz of the poor service. Dahi Bhalla chat - mmm, lots of dahi, so I liked it. But I would have liked a bit more chat masala in it given the quantity of dahi. Service is a bit slow, and poor. So minus 1 star for that. But food wise, I really enjoyed the stuff we ordered. read more

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I didn't realize Peopino's was vegetarian until we arrived and I saw the menu. So I was slightly disappointed as I was hoping for a chicken dish and I don't care for potato, and many of the dishes have potato. We had paneer tikka masala (medium) which comes with rice, garlic naan and a mysore masala dosa. The paneer was excellent, and the naan was good but small and not as doughy as I am used to. The dosa came with dal and sauces and was almost all potato which I didn't expect. Our waiter was nice and efficient and the food came fast. It was about 70% full at 8 pm on a Saturday and had outside seating on Moody Street too. It was $50 including tip. I would return. read more

Excellent food and very good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A great option for everyone, including meat eaters. It's vegetarian but you won't miss the meat! read more