Wonderful family run restaurant with authentic food and very hospitable owners. Our visiting family…read moreare foodies and praised everything we tried. Particular standouts were the lentil soup, chicken shawarma and the mixed grill platter. No doubt that Chef Marwa loves what she does and she does it really well. We sadly only got to meet her briefly, which is of course understandable. Space is nicely decorated and there are a few a tables but mostly carry out diners. We were lucky and got a table. Thank you Olba family for making everyone in our family happy, best of luck to you all.

Quick service, delicious food, reasonable prices - great place for a meal! There are tables outside…read moreand inside. We shared a platter to tide us over until dinner, but I could have eaten the entire entree by myself.

We're visiting the Boston area and decided to try Rami's since we were looking for a glatt kosher…read moreplace nearby. It's a simple, casual spot, but the food was fresh and very satisfying. We ordered classic Israeli dishes, and everything tasted authentic and well prepared. Service was quick, and the staff was efficient. The place isn't fancy, but it's clean and does exactly what it's supposed to do -- good kosher food without a long wait. Prices are reasonable for the area. Overall, a solid and reliable option if you're looking for kosher food in Brookline.

The falafel with Humus was awesome. Plenty of fresh vegetables and a little hot sauce, warm falafel…read morein a fluffy Pita bread. Perfectly vegetarian and great for the health! Service was friendly and the ambiance was nice and clean interior. They also have exterior/patio seating.

First time at Bar Vlaha with a friend- overall, solid but not life changing…read more We started with spreads and bread and we got the trio: Kopanisti (whipped feta), Melitzanosalata (charred eggplant), and Taramosalata (carp roe). The dips were all good. The whipped feta was creamy, the eggplant had that nice smoky depth and the taramosalata was super interesting, very briny in the best "yes, this is definitely roe" kind of way. Only note is that the Horiatiko Psomi (house bread) could've been warm/toasted for my preference especially given the price of the dips, I expected the bread to be a little more elevated too Then we got the Lahanodolmades (cabbage stuffed with beef and pork, rice, mint, avgolemono). Well seasoned, the cabbage was tender without falling apart and that lemony avgolemono sauce tied everything together- it was bright and savory. For mains, we shared the Moschari me Damaskina (red wine-braised beef cheeks with prunes, trahanas) and Arni stin Souvla (slow-roasted lamb leg). The beef cheek was ridiculously tender- like barely touch it and it falls apart. Rich, slightly sweet from the prunes, with that warm spice note of the cinnamon that balanced the tomato acidity really nicely. The lamb was cooked well and definitely tasty but nothing super extravagant compared to other Greek lamb dishes I've had. Still really yummy especially with the onions and a squeeze of lemon cutting through the lamb. Portion-wise, the pricing felt a little high for what you get but the ambience is beautiful, definitely a great date night spot. Low lighting, cozy, feels elevated without being stuffy

Excellent service and food taste and presentation. The beet ginger beer and mezcal negroni were…read moreoutstanding. Our plates were constantly being cleared, not necessarily a bad thing given the amount we ordered, but it was clear we were being timed to turn our table over. We purposely went as 4 people so we could enjoy more plates and not feel as rushed given the table time limits.

Excellent and knowledgeable staff Food odd the charitable…read morefresh and delicious Ordered FATTOUSH and loved it

Anoush'ella generously donated to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event this…read moreyear - they are a huge supporter of the local community. The food is delicious - highly recommend the hummus and labne!

Good fresh food, and very pleasant staff! Well seasoned flavors. Definitely on my radar whenever I…read morevisit Boston!

I've ordered delivery from Zatar 3 times. Each time I've asked for cutlery, yet they never send it…read more I therefore have to eat with my hands. When I called to complain, they suggested I go get cutlery. Thanks. So incredibly unhelpful. Fool me three times, definitely shame on me. Will not be ordering from them again. If you order delivery, would strongly suggest you find another option. ​​

Was so amazing and the workers were all so nice. High quality food and service. Will be back!read more

Spectacular food, amazing workers, fast service, fresh food everyday, nice atmosphereread more

Tl;dr Amazing food with large portions. The triple mix platter is a great value and perfect for…read moresharing. The food here is amazing. We shared the triple mix platter for two people, and the portion size was already pretty good. The meat was super flavorful, and I really liked the lamb specifically. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. We asked the server a lot of questions, and they were very friendly and took the time to answer all of them. I would love to come back and try the family plate with more people in the future. The combination of the great service and the generous portions makes this a standout spot for Mediterranean.

Quick service and great food! I would definitely come back to this spot. It was open later too…read morewhich was really convient as we arrived around 9pm.

Great for a tasty Persian lunch or dinner! Highly recommended. The staff is super friendly too…read more Sofia was great. Also check out their store and the greek market on the opposite corner. Fun couple of blocks.

I was genuinely looking forward to trying Cafe Vanak today, especially because I've enjoyed Persian…read morefood for years through close friends and had heard great things about this place. Unfortunately, my first experience did not reflect the many positive reviews. When I walked in, the first thing I was asked was "pickup?" I politely said no, that I wanted to place an order. I had to repeat myself several times, and the older woman at the counter either seemed frustrated, distracted, or maybe just having a rough day. There was little direction given to a first-time customer, and I found myself awkwardly trying to figure out where the menu board was and how the ordering process worked. Eventually, I stepped aside to look over the menu. The older woman continued helping the customers in front of me, which was completely understandable. What confused me was that the younger employee made eye contact with me, nodded toward me as if acknowledging I needed help, then asked if anyone had helped me yet. I explained that the other employee was probably about to, but needed a moment. Before I could even finish, she cut me off and said, "Oh, she can help you then," and immediately went back to scrolling on her phone while I continued standing there waiting. That was the disappointing part for me. If you ask who's next at the register, acknowledge someone is waiting, and another employee is already busy helping others, it creates a poor first impression when the available employee chooses not to assist and instead goes back to their phone. It came across as a lack of urgency and customer service. Maybe it was just an off day. I'm not writing this to attack the business because the food may very well be excellent, and clearly many people love this place. But first impressions matter, especially for new customers walking in excited to try your establishment for the first time. I truly hope the service experience improves because I wanted to like this place a lot more than I did today.

Ordered through uber eats on a cold Sunday night - and pleasantly surprised with the food - both…read morequality and quantity! The combo kebab platter was very good - juicy kebabs, balanced flavors, and very fresh salad to go with it. I also got a chicken soup (not pictured) that came with bread - very hearty and warming on a cold evening. The rice pudding came as a complimentary item and was delicious - not too sweet, with a puddingy jello-like flavor. The only thing I could have used was some sort of sauce for the kebabs (a chutney or something). I've had the lahmacun before and it's also very good and flavorful. I'll be ordering again the next time I'm in town!

I just come here sort of often for Turkish Cafe and mostly with Eclairs, each worker makes very…read morepersonal unique coffee so that always surprises at full

This place is pretty cool & the food is delicious! Friendly service & super tasty food. They have a…read morepretty big space w/ tables & high tops. It's nice to have veg*n options too. With all the Asian places in the area, it's nice to find something else that satisfies.

This is a fast casual spot popular with Boston University college students, and it can garner quite…read morethe line! But it moves quickly, with the staff frequently shaving off shawarma from the slow-turning spits behind the counter. I opted to make my own veggie plate with falafel, hummus, and plenty of Greek salad. I typically judge Mediterranean eateries by how dry (or hopefully, not) their falafel is--the verdict here is that it's okay for the price point.