Rani Indian Bistro

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1353 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446

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(617) 734-0400
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Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
Rani Indian Bistro - Brookline, MA
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The first time ever i went to have some indian food was at rani, the server was cool. He helped me decide food, carefully explaining wat will be good for me and why. The attentio...

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We took my parents to this restaurant for dosas and sambar. The dosa was like cardboard and the sambar like water. Our waiter also left to go home before our meal was over so no...

What a bargain! 6/9/2010

I have nothing bad to say about this place. The only reason why I am not giving it 5 stars is because I haven't tried enough dishes. I come here a lot with my brother during the lunch buffet which is a steal. This place differs from Gourmet India (they might have changed there name) down the street because it is a lot more of a restaurant. They have nice white linen table clothes with friendly waiter service. Pros: Lunch Buffet, Great selection Cons: Mehh more
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Think twice! 8/4/2008

If you like authentic Indian food....... don't even bother to visit this place. The food is bland... and is the awe-inspiring. In the end I'd just say there are better places in and around Boston to spend your money at! Pros: Ambience maybe! Cons: parking, service staff, food more
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Superb food, Excellent waitstaffs 5/11/2007

The first time ever i went to have some indian food was at rani, the server was cool. He helped me decide food, carefully explaining wat will be good for me and why. The attention he gave was overwhelming. I'm a regular diner at Rani now. Pros: Excellent Servers Cons: Long wait time for cocktails (drinks are good though) more
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Excellent 11/5/2006

I have been going to this restaurant (and its previous incarnation) for years. more
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Best Indian Food in Boston 11/1/2006

Go here for some of the most unique and exciting ecletic Inidan food in Boston! A little expensive. Make a reservation on weekends. more
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Worst South Indian Food Every 9/27/2006

We took my parents to this restaurant for dosas and sambar. The dosa was like cardboard and the sambar like water. Our waiter also left to go home before our meal was over so no one offered us dessert. Finally got tired of waiting and asked for the check. I dont know why Boston has no good South Indian food inside of the city, but if you want a good dosa go to Chennai Woodlands in Framingham. Its very casual, but the food is delicious. Btw, we've had the same tasteless experience at Rani and its sister restaurants, Tanjore and Rangoli. There's good Indian food in Boston - dont waste your time here. Cons: Bland food, poor service more
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Delicious food in unpretentious atmosphere 12/3/2005

I have eaten at Rani at least several times in the last year. It is a fantastic choice for a relaxed lunch/dinner with good friends. I can't speak to the authenticity of the cuisine, but I can say that I have very much enjoyed all the dishes I have ordered. Extremely tasty, and not too oily or overspiced. Also, I would highly recommend their Sunday brunch. Even after I was completely satiated, I still wanted to go back for more - the food was so good! And finally, the decor is tasteful and subtle. It looks nice, but avoids any pretentiousness. The bathrooms are nice and clean - which is always impressive and a good sign that this is a restaurant where the people care about the customer's experience. Pros: food, decor, atmosphere more
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Good.... 11/23/2005

This is just a suggestion to the readers in and around boston,the place is good to be in with friends and family.The food is claimed as authentic but in reality is not that authentic but the effort was made to be one.To my eating experience in the other indian restaurants and this ,this stands among the best food we can have.The price is bit more but you can afford it....The location is good and the service is great.So Like to have a Hyderbadi Biryani...this is could be it.The other dishes were also good apart from biryani. Pros: Good Location, Friendly Service, Hot Food Cons: Not that Tasty, Bit pricy, Busy place more
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Best Choice for Indian outside the City 9/14/2005

If you don't want to travel into the city for a visit to Kashmir, check out Rani. The food is quality and the atmosphere is fresh and exciting. The seats overlooking Beacon street are fun for people watching. They have a nice selection of traditional favorites. It's Coolidge Corner location makes it easy accesible. You should be able to find parking at the meters on the weekend and it is central to the Coolidge Corner T Stop. A reasonable value too. Waitstaff was very attentive. Pros: quality food, atmosphere, good location more
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Good but should be better. 2/20/2005

Rani's dining room is sleek and well designed. I found the service to be quite good and very friendly. The portions for dinner were quite large but I found the food to be the slightest bit bland. I also thought that this food was a bit more expensive than it should have been considering that there are other indian restaurants in the neighborhood that cost less and have comparable quality food, but don't have the nice dining room that Rani has. Pros: friendly service, ambience Cons: a bit pricey, food could be better more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    With soft lighting and handsome wooden floors and tables, Rani presents an exceptionally attractive environment for an Indian restaurant. Diners near the front of the room enjoy...

  • 7/29/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Coolidge Corner South Side
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