Great and casual spot to get food. Really kind staff and willing to accommodate any needs!

The breakfast pita was delicious - highly recommend. They also have a great selection of interesting lattes and other coffee drinks. I haven't tried the lunch offerings but a lot of good looking items on the menu and will certainly be coming back for more. Good experience with the staff and efficiency. read more

Amba - Breakfast Pita - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great food and cute space! The hummus bowl was very generously portioned with lots of nice toppings. the falafel pita was less varied flavor-wise but still good. Their homemade baked goods are half off after 5pm which is fun - the tahini date cookie was tasty (pretty similar to a pb cookie tbh) and stayed soft for a couple days which I appreciated. read more

Outstanding! You can't go wrong - everything on the menu is carefully prepared and presented. I was very impressed. Service is truly excellent, thank you guys! Lovely spot to get a Mediterranean bowl of goodies and sit in a sunny booth. Best of its kind in the area, no question. We're coming here all the time! read more

Definitely a pleasant surprise, if you're tired of the chipotle slop bowls this is the lunch spot you should check out. Good value with high quality ingredients and awesome flavors. read more

Amba - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We came here because of the high reviews and were a bit disappointed with the service and food overall. It took awhile for someone to help us up front, and it turns out that they were short staffed in the front because the staffer at the front said that because they had to fulfill the to-go orders that 2-3 customers had to use the kiosk otherwise it would take another 5-10 minutes for them to be seen. We ordered the chicken gyro plate and the falafel pita. The pita was soft as expected, but the falafel was oversalted. The chicken and the rice in the plate was also oversalted yet also bland at the same time. Overall we were not too impressed with this place and it didn't live up to the reviews for us. Not sure if we would return again. read more

Amba - Chicken gyro Street Cart Rice Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What a great Mediterranean spot by the CambridgeSide mall! It's café-style, so you order at the counter, choose your own seating, and wait for your food to be brought to you. We also saw that there were screens near the door for ordering as another option. Both items we got here were absolutely delicious. The sabich pita had the perfect mix of textures and flavors, with crispy fried eggplant, sour pickled cabbage, soft hard-boiled egg, and delicious sauces. The hummus bowl had a great amount of toppings (cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, our protein choices of wild mushrooms and chicken schwarma) and soft pita to go with it. The portion sizes weren't very large but also not skimpy and items were reasonably priced in the $15 range. Adding an extra protein for $3 didn't feel very worth it to me given the portion size, so I wouldn't do that again next time, but overall enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back! read more

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Good Mediterranean food near the CambridgeSide mall. The Sabich Pita was an enjoyable medley of different flavors. Unfortunately, I couldn't discern much of the fried eggplant or black garlic flavor. Likewise, the Arayes was well-executed and the sauces complemented it. But, the lamb meat in it was pretty salty and the portion size was lacking for it being $14 read more

Amba - Menu (1/2) as of 10/4/25 - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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High quality maze with clever form factors and lots of vegetarian options! Plenty of seating in a brightly lit space on a Tuesday at lunch. The full Mezze, cauliflower with Pomergrante, and latkes (waffle cut) were plenty to share between two people - all super tasty and filling! A real highlight was the Halva shake with cold brew - it's an initially unexpected texture and flavor that quickly grows on you! Food came out quickly and the staff were nice! A real highlight - would come again! read more

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I was searching for a good breakfast spot in the area, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place! As a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, I decided to give it a try--and I've honestly never had a better breakfast while visiting Boston. The service was fantastic. The young lady who took my order was patient and offered great recommendations since it was my first time there. I also really appreciated how they bring your order to you at the table instead of having everyone crowded around a counter waiting for their food. It felt much more relaxed. The atmosphere was quiet and serene, and I felt right at home. They offer free WiFi, and there's plenty of seating, so it's a great spot to hang out for a while. I ordered the breakfast pita, which came with sesame eggs, hash browns, garlic sauce, and herbs--all wrapped up in a pita. I didn't add avocado at the server's suggestion, but honestly, the garlic sauce was the star of the dish! It was absolutely delicious. I also had a tea that paired perfectly. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely make this my go-to spot. Highly recommend! read more

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10/10 this restaurant exceeded my expectations! Even my picky husband was thrilled and wants to eat there again soon! We got delivery to our hotel and everything arrived fresh and hot. We ordered the Pita Mac, full Mezze Platter, chicken tenders, and the Fattoush salad with chicken. My husband loved the Pita Mac. He was impressed with how fresh all the ingredients were as well as how the burger was cooked to perfection. He already asked for another one for lunch tomorrow! I thoroughly enjoyed the mezze platter and especially loved the hummus and muhammara! The pita bread is delightfully fluffy and has a great mouth feel. It is a lot of food when ordering for 1 but would be perfect to share! The chicken tenders were really nicely fried and the dill ranch was delicious! Finally, the Fattoush salad with added chicken was supreme. It was a huge portion and delightfully fresh with each ingredient sliced perfectly for a great mouth feel. The added chicken added a nice bit of protein with good flavor. Fun fact: they make the croutons out of their pita bread! Amazing! We will be back!! read more

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This was my first time trying this place per recommendation. I will be back to try a few more of the items, this was my first time. Let me get into review: ordered the za'atar dusted chicken tenders1 out of 5, they were super dry and hard, the 1 goes for the actually flavor of they were not going to crack my teeth. Then to top it off you get 3 small tenders for $12.00 Next ordered the shawarma fries added the lamb kofte, 5 out of 5, might I add I AM NOT a french fry girly but I would order these every trip to Amba. All the flavors and toppings meshed well together then add the swarm a sauce, these were fantastic. Let me also add the service was good from our waiter and I absolutely love how clean it was in there, I was even looking at all the appliances, Love seeing that. read more

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Ordered Uber eats from Amba and was very presently surprised the food arrived nice and warm, and the package was pretty secure. 5/5 lamb burger- even though you don't see it the other side of the pita actually has a nice spread of that tomato jam. The pita bread was nice and soft, but very solid that it was able to hold the Lamb burger and sauce together. The lamb patty itself was very flavorful, but not too overwhelming. The real star was the mixed tomato jam sauce and harissa mayonnaise that really brought out the flavor of the sandwich. I just kept eating it and couldn't stop and before I knew it I'd finished. Best lamb pita I've had. 4/5 half chicken - the chicken was definitely flavorful and I do believe they must've brined it for a while. The chicken was actually pretty flavorful and juicy and surprisingly even the breast meat was very juicy and moist. I wasn't a big fan of the flower petals, gave it a strange flavor. I can definitely taste the herbs infused into the skin and parts of the chicken. Overall, the takeout from this restaurant is surprisingly good and of good quality. We'll definitely order again in the future. read more

Amba - Lamb burger - tomato jam, harissa mayonnaise, pickled vegetables and shredded romaine lettuce. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Had the cheeseburger again but this time my stomach had a strong reaction a few hours later. Won't be going back.

Amba, named after a Jewish-iraqi hot sauce that migrated with the jews expelled from Iraq to Israel, has pretty good Middle Eastern food. I especially liked the Hummus (a close version to the Israeli one), the pita (again, Israeli style, which is thick and delicious), and the Sabich (an Israeli dish. The name is a Hebrew acronym for salad, egg, and eggplant). While the food was delicious, I was disappointed by the employees refusing to "admit" that a lot of the food as well as the name were Israeli. Maybe it isn't "cool" to be associated with Israel these days... the "Mediterranean style food " isn't cutting it for me. read more

Amba - Hummus and chicken duty Israeli style pita and salads. Very good, and close to the actual Israeli version! - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What a gem! This quick casual restaurant is such a great spot for lunch or dinner when you're looking for something healthy yet filling. This restaurant is tucked away behind Cambridgeside mall, so it is easy to drive by without noticing. There are some street parking spots nearby, so finding a parking spot close to the restaurant is not a pain. The ambience is quite nice. There is a ordering station and a food runner, so all you have to do is order and sit down and wait for your food. My wife and I opted for the chicken tenders, chicken, Shawarma, pita, and three different spreads. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh. What was surprising to us was that even though it was billed as a healthy fried chicken, the dish still had a delicious crisp and juicy chicken bite. Definitely check them out when you're in the area! read more

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Ordered a chicken pita for takeout. Chicken was really flavorful and seasoned perfectly, and the other ingredients in the wrap balanced everything out really well. Only critique is that it fell apart a little bit while I was eating it, so can be a bit messy! Ordered takeout and the food was ready when I got there -- it wasn't super crowded on a weekday at noon. Definitely going to be back to try other menu items soon! read more

Wow. The food at Amba really impresses me! Take out rotisserie chicken is DELICIOUS and a great deal. Dining in, the Hummus Bowl with Lamb Kofte is AMAZING, as is the Frozen Halva Shake (with decaf espresso added, it tastes a lot like an Italian Affogato but is dairy-free). Location is super convenient on First St across from the mall. Internet is good and the ambiance is quiet - a great place to work with copious electric outlets. Service is upscale cafeteria style. You can order from polite and friendly people or from a kiosk. If you dine in they do bring you the food to your table. Overall this place is just very surprisingly good all around! read more

Amba - Hummus Bowl, adding Lamb Kofte - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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New sleek and modern Mediterranean place in Kendall! There's so much space inside Worker there was super friendly and kind Got the chicken pita and friend got hummus bowl with mushrooms and she loved the mushrooms! The portion size is pretty good for the pita! There was a lot of chicken stuffed in. The hummus bowl is definitely on the lighter side. The hummus has a very light flavor w a slight hint of lemon Felt like an overall lighter Mediterranean meal. Slightly pricey but pretty convenient so would come back eventually! read more

Amba - Chicken pita, wild mushroom hummus bowl - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The arayes is listed as a small shareable but I ordered it as my main. It's a small portion for $13, but I was full after (for a little while anyways)!. The tomato jam that came with it was icy cold, but the sweet paired well the saltiness of the arayes. I enjoyed my latte and the overall ambiance. I would return. read more

Amba - Areyes - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amba was one of my favorite restaurants during my year in Boston. My personal favorite is the lamb burger. It's nicely spiced and the fresh veggies cut through any grease. My wife's favorite is the falafel pita. The other items are all solid as well. Service is quick, the items are reasonably priced, and the area the restaurant is in is nice to walk around. Highly recommend! read more

Location was a bit tricky to find, if you follow Google maps it takes you to a closed building and the door to Amba is just around the corner. My coworker and I went for lunch and ordered the hummus bowl and streetcar rice bowl. We also ordered harissa carrots and golden oat milk latte. All in, over $60 bill - expensive lunch. The bowls were outstanding. High-quality food and taste. The harissa carrots were cooked inconsistently, somewhere hard and we didn't eat many of them as a result. The golden oatmeal latte was probably the biggest disappointment. We paid over five dollars for steamed milk and turmeric. Menu descriptions could have been more useful so we knew what we were getting. If you have price sensitivity, I would not eat here. If you're looking for some truly flavorful food and don't mind paying a lot of money for it, I recommend Amba. read more

Flavors - 4.1/5 Textures - 4/5 Presentation - 4/5 Value for Money - 4.5/5 I loved this place! Had the breakfast pita and the breakfast wrap. Breakfast pita - I added bacon which I think is key. The eggs were overcooked and the pita is not that fresh, but flavors are awesome, borderline addictive. The hashbrown inside is super crispy and the bacon as well, which goes great with the soft bread. The parsley sauce was AWESOME. Breakfast wrap - good flavors as well! I added lamb which was spicy and the highlight. The problem for me here was the mess. It's more like a taco than a wrap, the bread (malawach) is greasy and the lamb as well, the eggs were not scrambled but more like an omelet, and everything fell as I ate it. Hard to grab a decent bite. read more

Amba - Breakfast Wrap - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is soooooo good. Everything is delicious. Drinks, entrees, sides, sauces and desserts. 10/10! Incredible ambiance and amazing food. A hard combo to find in Cambridge! read more

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Been here twice and both times the food was so fresh and tasty! The place is so clean and spacious and the service is quick. I have tried the falafel pita, chicken shawarma pita and the shawarma fries! I could those fries every day if I could read more

Amba - Falafel pita - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Holy smokes this place is amazing! We had the whole chicken, side of carrots, side of potatoes, and a couple sauces. All were incredible. The vibes are great, and the service was incredible! read more

The food was great! I got a chicken shawarma pita and it was a great bang for your buck. Service was great and the place is really nice for a counter service restaurant. read more

Amba - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I got take out twice so only rating the food Wings, zataar tenders and garlic tehina are great! Cauliflower side is the next best thing. The only reason I wouldn't make it 5-stars is 7 instead of 8 wings as stated (twice) Meager ranch dressing pour (see pic) read more

Amba - Ranch dressing - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I usually only leave bad reviews . But got to give it up for this place . God damn ! That was good stuff !!!! Get the family rotisserie meal, it's enough for at least 4 people . Sides were carrots , baba ganoush, hummus , rice. Just amazing . Believe me !!! Best deal in Boston . read more

Had the pleasure of meeting Chef Will Gilson at Lamb Jam 2025 and trying his lamb-based arayes (stuffed and grilled pita). Not only Chef Gilson is a genuinely hospitable and friendly but the arayes were spot on authentic, had deep flavors of middle eastern spices, and went very well with his house made amba sauce. read more

We just ate here in a big group tonight. The young woman working at the counter was so warm and friendly, our whole group commented on how lovely she was. The food was absolutely delicious: big portions, creative drinks, and lots of unusual items on the menu. Ambiance is lovely, calm, and serene. We will definitely be back! read more

Amba in Boston offers a delightful dining experience with a gorgeous aesthetic and ambiance, flavorful dishes that you will remember. The chicken and saffron rice were perfect for the two of us to split, it was a tender, well-seasoned chicken matching perfectly with the aromatic saffron-infused rice. We also ordered some hummus and pita that paired well with our meal. The combination is both satisfying and memorable, making Amba a must-visit for those seeking quality cuisine in the area. It's a walk up and order then bring to the table try or of service which was quick & easy & affordable for the quality you are getting! read more

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Excellent food. Had rotisserie chicken, hummus, sabich, and chicken tenders. Everything was great and wish I had the chance to try more, since everything looked great. Really quality heavy. read more

The food is so good the wallpaper is so pretty,plants Hanging from the ceiling the people were so nice. read more

The food is great, but have to wait for 40min. Everybody is waiting for food. I hope they told me before I order.

Great fast casual gem tucked behind Cambridgeside with real Israeli street food mixed with some Americanized interpretations that make it fun for the whole family. Haven't had Sabiche like that in the States, ever. And the latkes with smoked salmon was incredible! read more

Amba - Latkes with smoked salmon - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Nice spot for Mediterranean food. Casual and friendly. Really good flavors. The hummus and ground lamb on top is so good

Absolutely delicious, unique offering in Cambridge. Fresh pita flows through many offerings, each carefully crafted, fresh and bringing new flavors to old classics: cheeseburger and hummus plate. I added the mushrooms, a bag of berbere seasoned chips and was totally wowed. Missed the chance to take a picture as we were immersed in the delicious flavors. Helpful team, simple interesting decor. Great addition to the neighborhood-will be back to try more of the menu! read more

Best simple crispy chicken wings i've had and it was takeout/delivery. Everything was great would definitely come back.

We ordered a pickup order (order was ready when picked up which is always nice) for za'atar dusted chicken tenders, lamb burger pita, and a side of spiced cauliflower with +pomegranate and herbs. Everything was excellent!! Definitely exceeded expectations in terms of flavor profiles. The lamb burger pita was 1000% the star of the show with a tomato jam inside that perfectly complimented the pickled veggies and meat. We're definitely going to crave it regularly. The well seasoned and crispy chicken tenders were great, too! The sauce (once again) stole the show. The cauliflower was also good, though was outshined by the two other items we ordered. I would've loved a fruity sauce on it to enhance the pomegranates in it and balance the spice. The portion was also very generous for $9. Although it was just a pickup order, the inside of the restaurant was beyond cute. From the blush colored bench seating to the soft green ceiling and light wood accents, I would love to spend my lunch hour eating here every week if I could! read more

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