Such a wonderful experience, especially with my vegetarian mom who also has spice sensitivity…read moreissues. Staff was very accommodating and everything was delicious!

Koshari (8/10): delicious and nutritious. Flavors were well balanced. I loved the fried onions!…read moreSpicy CKN sandwich (8/10): this was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was amazing!! I also loved the fake chicken meat. Bread had very good texture and aroma Kofta sandwich (7/10): bread and meat were also very good. I prefer the spicy CKN sauce over this one, but they're both solid choices. Ambiance is very chill and comfy. Service is good.

Convenient spot for a good shawarma. I got the Arabi Chicken Shawarma Plate. The wrap and garlic…read moresauce were definitely tasty but skewed toward the oilier side. Fries were pretty standard

I had catering from here once back in college and I remember these dolmades being life changing.read more

Super delicious and cooked to order so fast. Tastiest shawarma I have had in YEARS. Giant portions…read morewith a great price! Everyone must visit here!

Well-seasoned and open really late! They have busy phones and have just one or two chefs, owner is…read morepassionate and goodhearted. I don't ever see him unhappy but he and his crew work really hard to deliver delicious food to customers. Kushari grain salad has a lot of textures going on, personally I'd leave out the rice. No bathroom and there's very limited table seating. Order to-go... the food stays warm even after taking the train

Booked a table at Oleana a month in advance for our anniversary with my husband and toddler as we…read morewere planning to spend that day in Cambridge and it's consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in the area. We got a lovely corner table by the window, and they offered us a high chair even though we ended up not needing it. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations, walking us through portion sizes and the drink menu. We totally enjoyed every dish we ordered. My favorites were the Sultan's Delight and the moussaka -flavors were deep and maxed out, and every texture, from the meat to the veggies, was cooked to perfection. The only minor hiccup was the pacing(I expected the mezze to come first and mains after, but the order came out a bit mixed). We also ordered the "mac and cheese" plate for our toddler, and it was surprisingly healthy and delicious - my husband ended up eating it with pleasure too. The atmosphere was lively, even a little noisy at times, but we loved it. A wonderful evening overall, and we'd absolutely come back.

We're regulars at Oleana and it rarely disappoints--the vegetarian mezze selection is genuinely…read moreoutstanding. On our latest visit, we ordered the Za'atar Bread, Topik, Zucchini Pancake, and two desserts (Muhalabi and Almond Cremolata). The Good: Everything vegetable-forward was exceptional. The Topik's creamy potato hummus with pine nuts and currants is always a winner. The Za'atar Bread with muhammara and tahini labne is the perfect opener. The Zucchini Pancake with charred eggplant and corn & pepper ezme is underrated--complex and satisfying. Both desserts were delicious: the Muhalabi (dark chocolate, kaymak ice cream, rye cocoa shortbread) is sophisticated and rich, while the Almond Cremolata is lighter and coconutty. The Disappointing: We ordered the Sultan's Delight ($23) and got mostly fat with no actual meat. For the price point, it felt underwhelming.

Just Excellent! Simple, no frills restaurant with comfortable atmosphere, friendly, hard-working…read morestaff and very authentic, delicious food. I've been going to this restaurant for years. It has only improved and the recent changes to menu and decor are even better. Thanks for being a true neighborhood staple. Keep up the great work!

The guy behind the counter but once going in the place is a bit run down. I could tell it seem…read morebetter days and would be helpful if they patched up the bottom drywall and fixed some of the flooring. But the main part: the food. I ordered the mixed Shawarma, which is lamb and veef inside. The meat wasn't juicy or flavorful enough, though there were spices that were added to it. Then the spice themselves didn't complement. The shawarma is well as I wanted it to. I like my pita to be extra crispy so it was a bit pale in comparison. And the first photo I took was at the end, which all I got was a big bite of pita rolled up. I take decently big bites too, so it was surprising I didn't bite into anything else. Their garlic sauce very good so that I'd recommend but the other items on the menu, aside from a salad, dish or plates, seem to Americanized.

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.

2026 Boston. Dinner review. Mediterranean…read more (Highlight - Best) BLACK SEA CORNBREAD jalapeno, feta, honey, sesame 19 DEVILED EGG DIP shakshuka-style, zhug, harissa potato chips 17 HONEY ROASTED FIGS red pepper, tabbouleh, arugula, walnuts 25 ARTICHOKES OREGANATA goat cheese polenta, tomato, orange, chiles 24 (Highlight) CAULIFLOWER ZAALOUK chermoula, dates, preserved lemon yogurt 23 MERGUEZ MANTI grilled corn, yogurt, red pepper butter, poached egg 34 (Highlight) HARISSA BBQ DUCK* carrot brown butter, orange blossom, fried almonds 38 Overall, the black sea cornbread is just incredible. Could eat many of these. "As good as it gets."

Sarma is a very popular tapas style restaurant located in Somerville, MA. The restaurant is booked…read morefar out by about a month. I kept checking daily for cancelations and signing up and after a few missed opening, I was lucky to snatch a reservation that opened up due to cancellation. This was a restaurant that my husband had wanted to try so I was diligently checking for cancelation before his surgery. We were so lucky to go just before he had surgery with the children. The restaurant does not have parking, however there is street parking. The vibe was lively and the staff were amazing during our visit. We tried a number of dishes but hands down my two favorite was the Black Sea cornbread and the fried chicken. I would totally order these again in a subsequent visit. You can let the waitress who serve you know that you want the fried chicken as it is not on the menu for ordering. The children enjoyed their lamb kothe sliders. We tried the warm gyro bread and the avocado muhummara. I think for a first time, it was worth getting. If visiting a second time, I would try something else though. Same for the octopus souvlaki, would try only once. The Tunisian brik tacos, which has tuna, was slightly on the salty side. We actually didn't finish this as well as the Brussels sprout bravas. Key takeaway, book a reservation but also check back for cancellations because they do turn up and you can sign up for emails to be notified of cancellations. Service and atmosphere are great. The cornbread and fried chicken are musts!!! See my pictures.

Old Stinky yearning for a wicked good burger today. Remember seeing on Yelp that this place had…read morewicked pissah ones, so let's give it a whirl and see what happens. So punched one up with Uber Eats. Arrived with a nice big order of very tasty fries and a large thick burger of wicked good quality. All wicked tasty! Burger was so large, Stinky could not finish it. The Baklava for dessert was really wicked pissah yummy! Wish I had gotten two! Wish everything had arrived sooner and hotter, but not the restaurant's fault. One always takes a chance with a delivery service.

The food at Black Seed is fresh, delicious, and is ready quickly via an easy pager system. Service…read moreis efficient and polite. The ambiance is pretty spare, but if you sit by the window you'll have the benefit of a view of the Common. We love to stop by before a theatre performance and usually allow a good hour to dine in before heading to our entertainment. Bon appétit!

Al Wadi is a gem. Everyone that works here/the service is amazing…read more I only had an appetizer on my first visit, but am coming back for more. This place is special. Come enjoy/respect the food and the joy you are about to experience. Nice bar seating for solos/couples and a nice dining space for larger groups.

Lunch with my girlfriends! Food was wonderfully presented, delicious and fresh. Our server, Kate,…read morewas gracious and more than helpful. Would definitely go there again.