Lamb bolognese was very good and the service was great and in a nice location. Can't really ask for much more!

We drove from three towns over to come here based on the amazing reviews and the delicious sounding menu. This place is a testament to the fact that good ideas and presentation do not make up for low quality, badly executed dIshes. Salmon seemed like it was frozen before it was cooked. Greens were dry at the ends. Potato chips were soggy. Flatbread was overcooked and dry. Arugula was also tasteless and dry. None of this would be a huge deal if this place charged ~$16 per entree but for $29 I expect fresh food and produce that's a bit tastier than Subway's. Servers were nice but unorganized (we were offered dessert and the cheque before getting our entrees) everyone here also seemed on edge even though it wasn't particularly busy which makes me wonder how staff is treated by management. I really really wanted to like this place and I'm usually not extremely picky if at least the ingredients are quality but this was a huge disappointment. read more

We came here on a Friday night with another couple. We were seated right away since we asked for outdoor seating. There was an outdoor heater and the temperature was perfect. Very crowded inside. We ordered the mezza trio with hummus, Baba ghanoug and red pepper hummus. The red pepper hummus was very flavorful with great texture. The Baba ghanoug was almost runny with very little flavor. I'm used to the thicker, smokey flavor types, which are more authentic cuisine. The bread was good. The duck wings were crispy and full of flavor. Liked the yogurt sauce with it. Overall a good experience but felt a little rushed at the end, server taking our plates before we were finished. read more

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A favorite place! Great Food, Great service, Wonderful vibe. The location is fun too, Not your average kind of place. Amazing drinks!Wonderful bread and dips, Mahumara of course!Chicken Tangine always good as is everything else!Joyful!Outside seating in good weather! read more

Disappointing experience. I was looking forward to a lovely and delicious dinner with old friends. Dips were flavorless, bread was good, chicken kabobs tasted like they cooked yesterday and rewarmed; dry and tasteless. Falafel was so hard and crispy on the outside it was hard to cut, tahini sauce lacked flavor, my friends short ribs were good. Waiter was disinterested in us and pff hand and somewhat arrogant. We asked to see the manager and when she finally came over she was pretty understanding and compted a few dishes. Not paying for what we ordered was not our intention. Would much rather have had a good meal for the outrageous prices. Will ever return. read more

We have been to Juniper with our 1 year old recently. There was a wait period which was ok. The waitresses were pretty rude about the kid. We had called asked if it's ok to bring kids. They said it's okay. The response we got was unwelcoming. We are not going back to the place again. read more

Great food very friendly help one best times prices are Inexpensive I enjoyed switch meaning to switcher, and the portions are great and the owner David very funny and nice guy hard worker read more

we came for dinner on mother's day, and everything we ordered was amazing! would definitely recommend read more

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Sit outside beneath the shady tree and enjoy the ambiance, courteous service and tasty fare, not yo mention the good vibes. A welcome oasis.

Highlight: flatbread and the dips! We had 3 dips for $18, and the portion was very generous (we ended up taking most of it home for breakfast and it was still delicious after a night of refrigeration) For entree we shared the lamb bolognese. To be honest it was a little too salty and oily for me, otherwise very flavorful! The texture of the saffron bolognese was on the harder side. read more

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I was expecting a fancy restaurant in a beautiful setting and that's what I got! The patio space is beautiful... Perfect for a summer evening! Ok we ordered the pita that came with a couple of dipping sauce, each one flavorful but the pita not the softest or the most fresh one I have had The chicken Kabob stole the show with beautiful seasoning and cooked to juicy perfection There is a vegetarian fried rice that looks pretty interesting, next time, I recommend trying that as well read more

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I especially enjoy dining outside but I usually have to get there right when they open their doors because it's so popular. I especially like the lamb kebab. read more

Great place and a really neat variety of unique selections. Servive was super friendly, and the value for the $ was outstanding. We will def be back! read more

Food was ok, dips were very good Both steaks overcooked and service was very very lousy, chicken thighs very very dry Also we had a party of 6 with 2 kids was surprised to see a 20% gratuity included, that is not the way you run business, first of all against state law second 20% seriously ??? read more

Ok so yesterday was my first time here. Was so excited to try after a friend recommended. Unfortunate my first order hummus trio , came with chewy and hard bread. The server took the bread inside warmed it up and bought the same plate again. After mentioning it to the server to Let the manager know, he didn't. Drinks were very good! But overall disappointed! read more

Consistently good. Great hummus and falafel. The schnitzel, chicken tagine and bolognese are all outstanding. Attentive servicevand a very nice outdoor space. read more

I went there three times and every time it was yummy and friendly staff! Inside the restaurant is beautiful to look at! read more

I'm unsure how to vocalize to full extent how impressed we were with this spot. We stopped in last Monday for my fiancées' birthday. Dave, owner of the place was the host, awesome down to earth guy. We ended up talking and he gave us free gazpacho, hummus, and dessert. He even gave us a cook book addressing us at the end of the night. The food is phenomenal and it was a really awesome experience. Get the chicken schnitzel, AMAZING! We will be back! read more

If you are in Wellesey this is the place. I stopped in and was pleasantly surprised with the food, presentation and staff! I went back and it was the same!! I told my friends about Juniper and they want to go. If you are in the area stop in, you are in for a treat. read more

What a little gem of a place! Knowledgeable and friendly service and food that just oozes flavor. Compliments to the Chef! We tried the hibiscus lemonade - very refreshing. And the grilled octopus was SO good! A tiny bit more seasoning would've helped bring out the flavors. But that's to-taste, so we just added some more. The chicken sandwich was huge and had just the right balance of a yogurt sauce, chicken and greens. It came on a bed of very tasty Farro salad, and chips on the side added a crunch. Portion was enough for two meals! The Kakavia was tomatoey (usually I don't like so much tomato... but this was so delicious, I wanted more!). Perhaps only critique would be that there were too many potatoes in it- maybe a different root or carrots or something lighter might balance it better. But I would totally eat it again! Can't wait to come back and try everything else on their menu! Ps. Having been here 5-6 times now, we love the food here. However, there is one lady server (she was bartending one of times we visited) who needs to polish up her customer service. She was curt throughout our meal/orders. The good thing is we all ignored her, but management should kindly address this. Everyone else and especially Karen, has always been wonderful! read more

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I hardly post reviews but this was by far the best restaurant experience I've had since I came to Boston maybe even ever. We started out with lentil soup which was the soup of the day. Bias aside, best soup I've ever had. The chicken skewer appetizer was delicious & for entree we had the schnitzel, one of the BEST things I've ever tried. The owner was beyond generous & offered to give me the recipe for the lentil soup, I thought he was going to write it down on a piece of paper but to my surprise, he gave me a whole ass cookbook with a personal touch. Great food & great customer service. Def coming back. read more

Absolutely, the nicest, friendliest lunch service one could ever expect. All the mediterranean dips are super delicious. We ordered two dips (forgot which one), but they gave us a sampler of some others. The wine selection is very good, although the lebanese wine should be skipped. Malbec is perfect for lunch and went well with the chicken sandwich. Note that I usually do not like chicken, but this was very good. The overall consistency reminded me of a German pork schnitzel, but that would not fit into a middle eastern place. The main dishes and sandwiches are HUGE. Sharing a dish is strongly advised unless you can carry an overweight doggybag. read more

Eating inside, we had a room to ourselves. Beautiful and romantic with soft music playing. Few pescatarian/vegetarian dishes but so so good. Worth a visit for sure read more

This place is spectacular ! They even took my kids into the kitchen They also have the most incredible is lamb and chicken implementations I've ever seen out of modern middle eastern restaurant. I assume that the owners are either from New York City or LA because in addition to being the quality uniqueness creativity of the of the food plus the quality of ingredients is beyond anything that you were expecting a typical suburb. Again, the most characteristic event was when My kids were misbehaving and they were so patient that they even took them to the back of the kitchen, showed them how to plate hummus , and brought it out. The character of the staff, passion and hipness of this restaurant and owners is fabulous, A+, but honestly I would come back JUST for the food . read more

Juniper is had a great atmosphere, staff, and delicious food. Both takeout and dine-in are fresh and the food is flavorful. I enjoy the chicken schnitzel which has a delicious sauce, and the fried capers are a nice touch. Can't go wrong with any of the dips. Wish I could call ahead or reserve - but then I guess maybe I would never get in. I also really enjoy their sister restaurant Sweet Basil. read more

Hit or miss! Friend brought takeout. The dips were still some good some okay, but the chicken tagine was delicious. Chicken cooked wonderfully (even reheated the next day!), couscous spiced well and a good balance to the chicken, and the almonds/raisins added appropriate crunch and sweetness. read more

Funky place with a fantastic outdoor patio and incredible service. The food was great but the staff makes this place something special. My wife and I both had the schnitzel and it was excellent read more

Unreal, all I can say. The food is outstanding. Wish they took reservations. You really need to get here when they open if you want a table inside an hour wait. read more

Food is okay but always a little less than expected. Option to eat outdoors is nice.

The food is extraordinary, drink are okay, the place is very beautiful. The guy at the front desk is very impressive. Overall a must visit

I could happily eat this food for the rest of my life. As it is, I walked [waddled?] away from dinner feeling as though I have probably consumed enough to last for the rest of the week, though that pleasant ache hardly deterred me from chasing the last of the lentils around my mother's plate with a spoon, nor nibbling down the glorious greens under the shrimp and the octopus, which might otherwise have been left by some as garnish. Of everything, there is no single dish which i can recommend over another, though I highly encourage the salads if one needs lighter fare and I heartily endorse the dip trio [we had to order extra of the chewy pitas to finish this] especially the Muhammara. Cocktails were much enjoyed by the rest of the table, though I wasn't feeling it that day and ended up with an excellent Greek white instead, which paired well with basically everything we had except the bolognese, for pretty obvious reasons. The coffee with dessert was also excellent, and went smoothly with the moist date cake and the gloriously creamy caramel budino. The restaurant itself is dark, not ideal for those with low-light issues, but pleasantly companionable, the dimness lending a touch of privacy not afforded by the honestly cramped confines. There are as many tables and chairs as the fire code will allow, I suspect, which is Important, because the place is overflowing with people... no doubt as a direct result of the food, which -as I said- is heinously good. The staff is incredibly friendly and quick with answers and -bless them!- managed to keep track of my cardigan when I left it behind so i could retrieve it the next day without hassle. Even the bathrooms are charming; marked with signs reading "either" and "or" [which I found delightful, given the recent nonsense], the one I used was impeccably clean and decorated with a collection of prettily framed mirrors. Sadly, I make it to Wellesley about once every... way too many years, so I won't likely see it again soon, but it's on my list! read more

The food at Juniper is really delicious. We don't eat Mediterranean often and we all loved the different flavors of our dishes. We actually learned about the restaurant watching Phantom Gourmet and wanted to try their homemade English muffin (random, yeah) and dips. The dips were seemingly pricey so we went with the calamari and souvlaki instead. If it were me, I might offer it as a sampler platter or differently to justify the price. They have a great drink selection with interesting beers and cocktails. I tried the ginger beer, super yum. We had the lamb burger, chicken tagine, farro risotto, swordfish with rice cakes. There wasn't a dish we didn't like honestly. So if the food is so good, why the three stars? The service at Juniper is just okay and falls slightly below average in my book. The people were friendly but I don't feel that they were service oriented if that makes sense. They don't have high chairs. We had two babies in their car seat carriers so they were fine on the bench seats. Our baby is a little older so we also sat him on the bench between us but you can imagine how hard it is to eat when you have a child who just wants to get up and touch everything on the table. It becomes a safety issue when hot plates and flatware are barely out of reach and your child isn't strapped into a seat. I'd love to say we would come back again for the delicious food but seeing as how all of us have young babies, I don't see us dining at Juniper anytime soon. read more

First bite of their dips & hummus and I can already tell that I will come back to this restaurant in a few weeks! The red pepper and pecan dip was the best! I also recommend trying the charred octopus. It has the softest texture and with so much flavor from the apple jicama. Their entree of chicken tagine was very delicious too. The restaurant is quitesmall but neat and servers are very friendly to you! read more

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Juniper has quickly turned into one of my favorite places in Wellesley. The service here is great. Right, when entering you will be greeted by the friendly staff. They'll answer any questions or concerns that you have about the menu. They serve lunch and dinner with slight differences between the menus. Both are great and offer wonderful appetizers and main dishes. My go to dip is the Muhammara which is a roasted red pepper dip. I also love the chicken souvlaki sandwich (only served at lunch time). This place is a must try! read more

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Great food, Great space! Service is a little spotty but in way no way poor. Portions were generous and definitely shareable. Based on this experience good for leisurely dinner. Will be going back! read more

We went out for just a quick bite and a drink. We decided to go to Juniper. We knew the food would be great, but what we didn't expect was an amazing experience!! We were so fortunate to meet owner, Dave Becker! He was warm, funny and attentive! He is every bit as charming as the marvelous creative environment! Too many personal touches to even mention! Everything is top notch! The food is not only mouth watering, but also beautifully displayed! The raspberry gazpacho soup was out of this world!! If you like spice, try the Icarus Lane cocktail!! Wowza!! Check out Dave's cookbook - "Stewed". It is full of amazing recipes coupled with gorgeous photographs. It is truly unique. Thank you Dave and Juniper for a quick bite and drink that we will smile about often....and return for more great food, fun and memories! Ken and Linda read more

Juniper - Raspberry Gazpacho soup and Icarus Lane cocktails!! Phenomenal!!!!! - Bars Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

A casual and comfortable atmosphere with excellent food & drinks. To avoid waiting for a table on a Saturday night, your best bet is to go with a party of 8+ and get a reservation. We started with cocktails and ordered dips & pita while we thought about our main course. The dips were great and 3 was enough for the 7 of us to share. When our pita supply got low, they gave us another warm serving without anyone asking, which was really nice. The cocktails are what I would call craft cocktails and they're $12. They come with giant ice cubes that kept my drink cold, but didn't water it down. Half of the group ordered the schnitzel and I can see why. I had a bite and would definitely order it next time I go. It was pounded thin with a crunchy pistachio breadcrumb. It had a hint of spiciness to it, but it was really subtle. The potatoes it came with were thin sliced, almost like chips. I had the grilled flat iron steak, which was a huge portion. The brussels sprout hash it came on top of was divine. Our group finished the night with 1 of each of the desserts they were offering: chocolate pudding & warm date cake. The warm date cake was amazing. It was the consistency of a gingerbread and so flavorful, I wish I had ordered one all for myself. read more

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Came to Juniper with a friend to sit at the bar and catch up and we had a great time! This place is definitely a little oasis in Wellesley, I'm really glad a place with such a unique flavor exists. The waitstaff is super nice from what I've experienced, we sat at the bar so we were served by the bartender who was great. They have an option where you can pick three dips for $16 so we decided to share that and we were not disappointed! The Tzatziki was probably my favorite, but the baba ghanouj was also delish as was the pepper tomato dip. It was served with soft pita bread and filled us up no problem! Over all the menu is definitely on the pricier side but I think if you order right you're going to be full of delicious food that's worth the price. read more

Juniper is a delectable & a divine place to eat at. The hummus is so so good & the Lamb Bolognese is very rich and indulgent. Even though this place was pricy it is worth the every penny! This place is perfect for special dinners. read more

Wonderful little restaurant with great food and wine tucked in the town of Wellesley. Superb service - everything was good and the atmosphere was energetic. The noise level was so high it was challenging to talk. read more

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