India Pavilion

India Pavilion has been a Central Square fixture since Mohan Singh opened it in 1979. The family restaurant serves Indian food at 17 Central Square, with a daily lunch buffet that makes it possible to try several dishes without committing the whole meal to one choice. The restaurant advertises more than fifteen dishes on the buffet, served from late morning through midafternoon.

Outside buffet hours, use the regular menu to put together dinner. There is a full bar as well, with draft beer, Indian wines and sangria among the choices. For reservations, the restaurant directs guests to call rather than rely on a third-party booking page. Its website also links to online ordering when you would rather bring the meal home.