I have been to this place now a few times and I have to say that it is a wonderful business! I…read morereally enjoy the Turkish dumplings (manti), the kunefe and the baklava. However I wish you got more baklava for the money!

Great place with authentic Turkish pastries. Open late night and wonderful staff. Great variety…read morewith the pastries too.

There is no doubt that this is the absolute best most authentic turkish restaurant in Boston…read more Always fresh and service is just right.

Went to the new Lazuri Bakery and it was delightful. The atmosphere is so modern and cute with…read morecomfortable chairs. The service was quick and the place was spotless clean. I got the red velvet cake and it was one of the best red velvets I've ever had. I got the Dubai chocolate cake to go and I'm excited to see it at home. Overall really nice place I will definitely be coming back to try the other baked goods and a the ice cream

Here in Boston for a family reunion! This lovely restaurant…read morewas a short walking distance from our rental townhouse. Bahar our server was super helpful, attentive and kind. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio where the steady cool breeze refreshed us. The small appetizer plate with falafel and hummus was my favorite part of the meal. The falafel were flat and oblong, crispy and flavorful. I appreciated the texture of the hummus and babaghanoush (hearty and chunky, rather than smooth). The lamb adana and chicken Adana were delicious as well, complemented with pickled purple cabbage, red and white rice, and roasted green chili pepper (caution--spicy even if you remove the seeds!). Generous portions! We shared three entrees among 4 of us, along with two small appetizers and had two take home containers!

Love love love this place…read more First night in Brookline and walking to Whole Foods for supplies, we saw two big families leaving here looking happy and sated and rubbing their tummies; so after our shopping we came for dinner right at dusk, and immediately sat outside. Our server Bahar was so kind and helpful: I have a dairy allergy and really wanted to try the Ali Nazik, but the lamb marinade has dairy, we we got the Sultan's Delight (same smoky eggplant puree with baked lamb). We also ordered Chicken Adana, and the small appetizer with falafel and hummous; all to share for 3 of us. Our fourth got the Iskender Kabob for himself. Bahar first brought a bean salad (so fresh and light) and bread (yum). Then the appetizer: the falafel was flat (not spherical) which meant the surface area of crunchiness increased--so delicious; and the hummous was much grainier than I've had, which gave it such a lovely texture. Bahar came out with the Sultan's Delight, and rushed back apologetic that the chef used dairy today, so we ordered a second appetizer with babaganoush and falafel (we really needed more falafel once we got a taste)--the babaganoush was, like the hummous, grainier in texture than we were used to and so pleasing to eat. If it weren't for my dairy allergy, we might never had ordered the chicken adana kebab, which was so flavorful and lovely: the orange rice was so nutty and made my mouth happy. We realized that we wanted to try the Lamb Adana Kebab, which had such a phenomenal flavor palate with a nice spicy kick. The peppers that came with the entrees were like sneaky super hot shishito peppers in flavor. Bahar took such lovely care of us, we had an amazing meal.

The brand new location was awesome!…read more I was thrilled to come over here for my husband's 60th birthday and it did not disappoint! I was very excited for the owner Joseph because the original restaurant was a small diner which was so cozy and convenient. The new place is spacious, lofty and it looked very contemporary chic with lots of tables and the staff doubled. The food was consistently good and I tried lamb chops this time and next time I'll make sure I have it at medium rare. I tried the beet mezze for the first time and that was very delicious. The halva dessert is good as always , but this time that I tried their baklava as my husband's birthday cake and they were so gracious to sing happy birthday to him. Very lovely time and of course loved their complementary tea at the end. Good for digestion. Will be back again. I loved it and I'm really happy to see the restaurant's growth!

Would definitely return and try new things here! The lunch special is a great deal if you want some…read morevariety without spending too much. The falafel was very good and the adana kebab was soo yummy too. The hummus was very tasty and I enjoyed it more than the babaganoush (my boyfriend disagrees). I also loved that the salad mix was so herb heavy.

The food was delicious, authentic and fresh. We had several cold appetizers, manti (veg and beef),…read moredoner with bulgur, baklava and ice cream. Simple, but pleasant interior. Friendly and helpful staff. I rate 4.5, but will give 5 as no intermediate option. Improvements would mainly be timing of different courses delivered at table (was fast, but more time between mezzo and mains would be better). I believe that this small business has even greater potential.

Food is fabulous here! Took my parents and husband and toddler for a family dinner and we enjoyed…read moreeverything we ordered. Stuffed artichoke - how do they get the artichokes so perfectly between tender and firm?? Salads are all so fresh. Turkish dumplings - so tasty. We enjoyed all of our entrees very much. The service is friendly. It's a casual environment - you pay when you order and then they bring it out to you - a great flow for families with young kids. Have to come back to try the Turkish ice cream next time :)

Literally the best lamb shawarma I've EVER had hands down…read moreThe staff are super friendly and helpful The store is clean and beautiful :)

This is a cute small spot with great food, coffee/tea, and baked goods. The staff is patient when…read moreyou can't make up your mind. The portion sizes are a bit tricky; some dishes are the perfect size, while others leave you with enough room to order something else--though the food is definitely packed with flavor. And of course, if you do have that little bit of extra room, try one of their baked goods. It's worth a visit; keep in mind that finding a seat won't be easy.

It's great restaurant They have amazing cold meze…read moreLamb dish kebabs Wonderful tea Nice service Highly recommend

Very competitive prices, excellent food and solid service. Inside was fairly nice, and we…read moreappreciated the robust AC on a hot summer afternoon. Only small disappointment was the bread: for some reason they didn't have the lavash they're named after, nor the fluffy white bread in the photos, just some standard pita bread which they did warm up on the grill before serving so it was decent and went well with their excellent baba ghanoush, hummus, etc. (their meze sampler has 5 different kinds) We also had their grill sampler which was also very good and all the meats were cooked tender including the lamb which was rare as requested---a lot of Mediterranean places overcook their meat, so we were very grateful for that! Even the chicken came out tender and moist, not dry and tasteless like at 90% of restaurants. Tried "Aryan" their yogurt drink, which is interestingly equal parts salty and sour, and quite filling---removed any desire for baklava on my part! Regretfully, they do not have the Turkish national drink, "Raki"---but they are probably keeping halal so no alcohol in the vicinity, alas. Parking was easy, a rarity in Cambridge. Wish they'd have some advertising or signage on the main roads because we never would've found out about this place if it weren't for a friend of mine mentioning that he once worked here. It's literally BEHIND the Whole Foods by Fresh Pond and around the corner from the Apple Cinema next door, so it will become a regular post-movie eating destination for us from now on!

I live in WV but was visiting my sister for the week, and Sofra is near her house, so the very…read morelittle parking was not an issue for me. I went twice this week! Sofra is a bright bakery and cafe with walls of windows to let in the light on this chilly day. On Monday, I got a bowl of red lentil soup and the cornbread and both were EXCELLENT. I also got an orange bun which was also tasty. Today, I'd driven past after grocery shopping and the line was out the door (thank you Charles River rowing competition), so I waited until late afternoon to stop in. The staff were friendly and helpful even after what (from the scarce baked goods) was an extremely busy day. Even so, I snagged a really tasty molasses cookie. Not too sweet, with plenty of spices! Perfect for fall. I also enjoyed the falafel wrap, but might suggest the platter instead of the wrap because it started falling apart by the end. But tasty! I ate every bite. I learned that while you order at the counter and get your own silverware, the staff do not get minimum wags, so tips really count! Feels like a community spot.

I love the space at Sofra! It's a spacious and bright cafe with an open kitchen, with lots of space…read morefor grabbing coffee and pastries on the weekend. It can get a bit loud but it's always a lively stop for a pastry and a morning beverage! The staff is always friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about their offerings + the coffee they serve. If they don't know a question, they're always happy to pop back into the kitchen to ask the cooks a question. Pastries and food are consistently delicious, but sometimes a bit small for the price. I love their regular menu items like the morning bun / baklava, and it has been so fun to explore their rotating pastry items as the seasons change. I would say the one pro / con is that there aren't many (or potentially any) outlets / wifi for working from the cafe-- so I find most of the patrons here are here to catch up with a friend or some offline time.

This food is bomb !!! We order from here all the way to Arlington because we love it so so much.read more

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.

Incredible food. Absolutely delicious. Great service as well. If you like Mediterranean food come…read moretry this place.

I ordered the Chicken Kebab Lunch Plate for delivery, and it was a bit of a mixed bag…read more Unfortunately, the chicken was very dry and lacked seasoning. On the bright side, the rice was relatively tasty, and the standout was definitely the creamy yogurt/hummus-style dip--it was incredibly rich, dense, and flavorful! While that side was a highlight, the main course fell short of expectations.