I ordered a salad here and it was literally the worst dish I've ever received from a restaurant. It was completely inedible. The chicken was green and the vegetables were slimy. Also there was almost no actual food. Just a couple pieces of lettuce and a few pieces of chicken. All this for $11+. I threw it away as I could not eat it. The fact that a restaurant would serve that dish is scary read more

The delivery is very bad they reach to an hour and a ​half. I have ordered​ twice from this restaurant​, ​the food ​arrives cold and not fresh, so I can't​ really give a review about the food taste. They should pay attention to the delivery time to improve their​ service. read more

Cucumber salad to share .. So good especially the crunchy pita chips on top ..also a falafel roll up freshly made.. Fresh ingredients include lettuce tomato onions and pickles .. Very tasty but good thing I ordered a side of humus or it would have been too dry .. Such a different and healthy choice for dinner read more

Falafel Place - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The service was fast, the food was plentiful, and the staff was very friendly. I was impressed by how much food came on my plate and how fresh the salad tasted. Lamb Shawarma platters at other places sometimes have a lot of fat on the meat, but the one I had here was nearly perfect. The large and varied menu (roll-ups, plates, shawarmas, kabobs, soups, and salads) is extensive, with something for everyone. I like that the owner helped to build the place with his own hands, and the art adorning the wall is his own as well. There is room here to sit down, but it is a modest establishment, aesthetically. As far as quick, reasonably priced Mediterranean establishments go (this one is open until 11 every day) this restaurant is just right--and a welcome addition to the Medford/Somerville Winter Hill area. read more

Falafel Place - This art on the wall was made by the owner, whose first business and love is art. - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Meh. The lamb was too lightly spiced and gristly. The falafel was ok, also underspiced and a bit boring. read more

This place is pretty solid, especially for being so new. I've had a lot of shawarma/falafel in Boston and have a couple of favorite places. First off, they were just nice guys. Nothing over the top - just cool, straight forward, friendly. What they do right: -FALAFEL. Best I've had in a while. Really, really good. Great flavor, warm, lightly fried, perfectly sized. -Baba ghanoush. I am kinda picky about this one and I really liked theirs bc it was more on the chunky side. Some places puree it to death or add too much oil. Not here. -Tahini sauce. Simple and delicious. The chicken & lamb shawarma was pretty good, but I did get a lot of burnt/crusty pieces. Wasn't as tender as I've had. Their cucumber salad was just okay--not much flavor there. Hummus was pretty standard, spicy sauce is HOT (and I can handle heat), and the fattoush was so so. Oh and they are a bit cheaper than some other nearby places, especially for their huge portions. Win! read more

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This place has really good Kafta and Chicken Kebab. The Falafels are good but don't expect your typical falafel, these are a bit different and have sesame on the outside. I would definitely come back! read more

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This place is amazing and the service is incredible they are such nice people! I'm a regular for life!

Order was correct and on time, just didn't taste good. Lamb was way over cooked, fries were soggy, everything was undersauced or bland. Opa or Sam's seem the better bet. read more

Pains me to write this, as I've had much better experience when walking in on the spot and grabbing a quick bite. They actually might have the best falafel I've had in the Boston area, and their peanut sauce is delicious. Not to mention, their prices are pretty great. I ordered 3 days ahead for a group of 20 for a catering ordering. This was by far the worst catering experience I've had. The order was 50 minutes late (meeting was already over), the food was spilled and messy, and everything came out ice cold. I was disappointed because I love this place and chose it based on previous experience. 12:00 - "driver is 15 minutes away" 12:20 - "driver hasn't left" 12:30 - "I don't know where the driver is, we're busy" At this point I had called 3 times to check on a time and to cancel if we weren't going to get food. They wouldn't answer a call for me to cancel it. My co-worker called from her number and she was told "5 minutes" 12:45 - food comes, spilled, messy and cold I did call back to the shop and the owner gave me a call back to apologize. Apparently there was 2 massive catering orders placed that morning and ours took the back seat. He did offer to take 25% off for being close to an hour late. Moral of the story....don't order catering from them. Still worth going in and eating at, though. read more

Food sucks. They got my order wrong. Worst falafel I've ever had. Food sucks. I repeat food sucks. read more

Their falafel has always been sub par: bready and grey inside (are there any actual legumes up in here?). However their baba ganoush is amaaazing. Generally the people are great but food has declined a bit over the last few years. Salad is fresh and everything is not bad, but the flavor is becoming bland (no pickled radish or anything). Chicken shwarma plate is what I found to be most reliable. But it wouldn't take much for them to kick it up a notch (please bring back the orange hot sauce, and some kind of pickle action). read more

So I've been looking for a place that has chicken shawarma the way I like it. I've tried many places and this one is the best. I drove an hour to try this place. I will def make this my regular place to go for shawarma. Top notch! read more

I was so excited to try the falafel sandwich but I was very disappointed. The falafel was flavorless and it's is a weird white color and mushy. I'm used to my falafel being light green on the inside and kinda crunchy on the outside. I didn't taste any pickles, only raw onions. read more

Last week, at 10 pm on a Friday, I had a strong craving for chicken shawarma. All the restaurants nearby had closed. Undeterred, I set out on a quest to quiet my rumbling belly, and stumbled upon Falafel Place. The chicken shawarma roll up was exactly what I needed. Even though the restaurant was slammed with takeout orders and was closing shortly, the chicken tasted fresh and moist. I love that they include garlic spread along with the tahini in their roll ups. Husband and I ordered 4 dishes for under $30 (chicken shawarma roll up, falafel roll up, cucumber salad and grape leaves), and walked away stuff. Next time a late-night shawarma craving hits, I know where I'll be going. read more

The food was ok. Better than other casual middle eastern restaurants I've tried in the area. The falafel was good. The mixed shawarma meat was ok. Prices are high. Got the dinner plate and it was almost $22 with delivery. read more

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY!! The food is good but everytime I have ordered from them the food takes over an hour and a half to arrive. Manager claimed driver is stuck in traffic more than once. It doesn't take that long from the restaurant to my residence. read more

I don't wanna be that guy but both employees were preparing food without masks. I love this spot but won't be going back until the pandemic is over. read more

Really good food! They're open pretty late and the service was great. No complaints about the food at all, and the spicy sauce was actually pretty spicy. read more

If your looking for something traditional don't come here. The sauce on the chicken shawarma tasted like it had mayo mixed in with the tahini. As far as flavor it was ok if not good, but not what i was wanting or looking forward to. The hot sauce was really good but there was too much sauce in general so at the end it was difficult to eat. The shawarma was really dry but with all that extra sauce ( i didn't ask for extra) I didn't really mind the dryness of the shawarma and it made the first bites good....not dry as can frequently happen. Went in to pick up and the cashier/cook ( not sure) wasnt wearing any PPE. He told me they had asked the owner to replenish supplies but had not yet done so. I guess I'm still grateful they were open if i didn't get infected from the interaction..... read more

Trash of place!!!!!! The men is 100% rude and stupid and started to scream when I said my request was wrong, they forgot two things about my request and had the chance to say that I was lying. read more

Believe all of the good reviews. This place has excellent food, a varied selection and extremely reasonable prices. On top of it all, the owners are extremely friendly and cater to just about any preference of allergy. Winter Hill is now host to the best falafel game in town. Try the shwarma! read more

Looks like Winter Hill has a new go-to falafel restaurant! The falafel roll-up with hummus was really good. They had a nice hot sauce and tasty hummus. I especially liked that they asked me what I wanted on my roll-up and let me customize my order a bit. Tried the french fries -- pretty good but can't compare to Amsterdam Falafel. I also tried the lentil soup which was really great! Vegan maybe? Bottom line, clean, fresh food served with a smile. Plus lot's of veggie options, in my hood. What's not to like? I've been back a few times but had to reduce my review to 3 stars. If you are trying to get their tasty fries and a chicken or beef shawarma it's expensive! I wish they had a combo with fries and a shawarma. read more

Falafel Place has giant portions for a reasonable price. All the food is authentic and delicious. Their Lebanese rice pudding is AMAZING! Some of the best middle eastern food I've had around Boston. I will definitely be returning here again :) read more

Tasty, cheap, and super friendly. Free WiFi to boot! They have everything a classic falafel joint should have. Shwarma, tabouli and baklava etc. A good place for two to four people to grab a bite. Ambiance is very relaxed with bright red walls and a mix of French and Algerian music. They even have a tiny TV over the drinks cooler so you can watch the game. Since it's basically the only good food spot this side of Winter Hill, we will definitely be coming back. read more

Falafel Place - Really nice, big window gives a wide view of Broadway and Main Street. Will be the perfect hangout in the summer. - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The food is great, but their delivery is late almost every time or just doesn't show up.

We ordered dinner which was delivered on time. The flavors of the chicken kabab were amazing; the kind you can't tell what tastes that good, but it just does. However, the chicken was a little over-cooked, yet delicious. We also had the falafel rollup, another tasty item on our dinner plate. The spinach pie was good, although, I would have liked the crust a bit more crunchy, and the filling to have a bit more flavor. Lastly, the baklava was my favorite with its perfect crunch and sweetness. I would definitely order again, with the recommendation to cook the chicken a bit more tender. read more

This place is LEGIT! I have had Shawarma in a couple of different places in and around the greater Boston area and I must say this place does the wrap best. First off the staff is very friendly, never a line to order (because they take care of business). When ordering they are helpful and knowledgeable with everything on the menu and will gladly answer any and all questions you have. The wraps are delicious (really the only thing I order) and pressed to the perfect griddleness without being burnt or not warm enough. I think my favorite thing about the wraps are they arent soggy or leaky like some places I have been, always very clean and easy to eat with tons of delicious taste. I would highly recommend getting hot sauce on it (and some on the side if you are at all like me), definitely not for people who don't like things spicy though. I think I have legitimately eaten here 4 of the past six days and would gladly go back tonight for more. A must try if you're in the neighborhood and like this type of food! read more

The staff is courteous and respectful but they have a hard time following simple directions. I asked for a falafel with a little hummus and a little tahini sauce. Now don't get me wrong, a little to me might be alot to you and vice versa however their comes a point where thats obviously not a "little". They squash the falafel which is a technique I found in Jordan however they mashed the falafel so much I thought I was just eating chickpeas. The parking here is absolutely terrible, tonight I received a 50 dollar parking ticket and they could give two flying fucks. I won't be going here again to be really honest I enjoyed the falafel but to be fair I make better in my own kitchen. P.S. they were cheap with the pickles... read more

After stopping at True Grounds and finding it too jammed to sit, I drove back down Broadway and came upon this new spot. I'm usually not a falafel gal but was in the mood and really enjoyed my sandwich (w/ garlic sauce instead of tahini please). Good size, nicely warmed, nice falafel balls. Employees were super nice, gave me a little dessert cuz it was my first time there. Some of the roll up prices seem a tad high but a good spot for a quick bite. read more

Winter Hill got itself another food option beyond pizza/subs, and initial impressions are very positive. The owner and staff are welcoming. The menu is extensive. The food is great. What's not to love? Having opened just three days ago, it was really encouraging to see a line of about seven people in front of me when I walked in at 1pm on a Sunday. The owner (who previously owned Falafel Corner in Harvard Square before selling it last year) mentioned that after a slow first couple of days, they had a surprisingly big Saturday. So that's encouraging. We tried the falafel roll-up (one of the better ones I've had), chicken shawarma roll-up (excellent), and the lamb/beef shawarma roll-up (ridiculously good and spiced just right). The meat came off of iron skillets, not out of a microwave, and the ingredients were fresh. I saw the shawarma plates being prepared and they looked absolutely massive. I hear the kofta roll-up might be the thing to try, so I plan on doing that the next time I'm in there. But this place definitely is great news for the neighborhood. What an improvement from the previous incarnation of this space. I'm very impressed and excited. read more

It's a shame when one bad experience ruins an otherwise good place. Ordered delivery from here a few times. The food is pretty good and it's a cheaper alternative to other options, like Noor. However, today I had one of the worst customer service experiences of my life. After waiting for an hour and a half, I called Falafel Place to check on the order. I was assured that the driver was out and would be arriving in 5-10 min. After 30 minutes, I called again. This time, I was told that the meal would be covered. I felt better because I thought this was fair. The person I talked to asked me to call back when the food arrived. So I did. And then I was told that they were really busy and I should just contact Grub Hub about the mistake. I decided not to take the food because they retracted what they said. I will not be ordering from this place again. read more

I ordered a lamb shwarma plate with some falafel. The lamb was over cooked to the point where it had no flavor. Think last well done. The falafel was ok, could have been a little less cooked as well. I was definitely disappointed as I was looking forward to some tender lamb. read more

What happened to you guys!!!!!! This used to be my favorite place for middle eastern food. Last night, I ordered plates and sandwiches. It was horrible. Here is why: 1- The rice tasted like ash 2- The chicken was very dry and tough to eat 3- Tahini was horribly 4- Salad was old and tomato was on the verge of expiring It seems that nobody cares about this place anymore or the staff just simply don't care anymore. Warning !!! Do not order from this place anymore. Very very bad food. I'm afraid next time I could end up in the hospital for food poising. read more

Best Sharwma in town!! They were pretty fast, friendly and great price. I'll definitely come back.

Stopped by FP over the weekend to grab a menu and had a very nice conversation with Ahmet - seems like a really nice guy. Wife and I ordered dinner there last night and we both thought it was great! Great to have something OTHER than a pizza joint in Winter Hill - can't recommend Falafel Place enough. My only other comment would be that this is really a take-out/delivery place, not a destination to dine, as the place itself is tiny w/ unremarkable interiors. read more

This was the most unappetizing meal I have ever paid for in my life.It was disgusting. When I pay $15.00 for a chciken kabob plate I expect quality meat and quality rice. This meal looked and tasted like it was from a soup kitchen or school cafeteria. NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER will I order from this place again. It is an embarassment to Somervile. It was sincerely a gross disgusting meal. If I could give this place negative five stars I would. read more

I really wanted to like this place. But the falafels we're rubbery and didn't have much taste. The toubeli salad was also without that tangy lemon taste and very dry. We'll try again a different day, maybe they had a bad day today. read more

Do NOT go! They sold me rice pudding, told me it was made fresh only to return home and find mold in it.

Fast, delicious, copious amounts of meat/rice/salad in one nice little container. I like this place for lunch. It's really clean and the service is pretty fast. I always feel good and healthy after eating this, it's a great boost when I'm getting too tired at lunch time. My favorite is the lamb/chicken shawarma mix plate. read more