Dining at Sarma was a delightful experience. We came on a Tuesday at 6pm and luckily got seated at…read morea countertop within 30 mins. I would recommend calling beforehand to ask about the wait. Although we commuted from Cambridge, this meal was worth it. For two people, we got: - Black Seed Cornbread: it's soft, sweet yet savory. I've never had cornbread like this, and the first bite into this was unforgettable. You must get this. - Honey Nut Hummus: this was honestly fine and I'd probably try a different dip next time. - Warm Gyro bread: well seasoned and great to share between two. I normally don't like gyro but I enjoyed this. - Lamb al pastor: this was a favorite. It was sweet and the lamb was tender. We were really impressed with the sauce. - Brussel sprout bravas: this was okay. I liked the crunchy nuts and the star of this dish was once again the sauce/seasoning rather than the brussel sprouts. With all of these dishes, we ordered enough for two, with a few bites leftover. If you have a smaller appetite, you could get away with ordering a plate less. Overall, I loved the dining experience here. Even though I'm not typically a small plates mediterranean person, I appreciated Sarma - from its beautiful interior space and open kitchen concept, to the liveliness of the restaurant on a random weekday night. Definitely come here if you're in the area (or even if you're not!)

I had been looking forward to checking out Sarma for quite some time. Unfortunately, the experience…read moredidn't live up to the expectations. The food was overly salty, and the portions were very small.... even for tapas style dining. The flavor profiles just weren't there. The only thing that I would say tasted good was the cornbread and lamb skewer (which was definitely overpriced still). The cornbread was impressive and the ingredients made for a unique flavor. Service was also underwhelming. While the staff did their job, there wasn't much warmth or attentiveness and we didn't feel welcomed. We left feeling pretty disappointed given the hype and effort it took to get a reservation.

Heard really great things about this spot but unfortunately it was a little bit underwhelming…read more Ordered the Arabi Chicken Shawarma wrap-- there were a lot of fries and they were fine, and the chicken wrap was just chicken and sauce in a wrap that tasted too greasy and salty for my liking. Service was pretty quick, but there's not a ton of places to sit because it's so small.

Mannnn the falafel wrap and za'atar are straight BUSSIN! This really hit the spot especially as a…read morepicky vegan. Ordered Togo no left overs made it out of the restaurant, nearly re ordered the same exact order to actually eat at home the 2nd time. FIRE!

Excellent and knowledgeable staff Food odd the charitable…read morefresh and delicious Ordered FATTOUSH and loved it

Anoush'ella generously donated to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event this…read moreyear - they are a huge supporter of the local community. The food is delicious - highly recommend the hummus and labne!

This place is truly amazing. Arrived late night coming in from the west coast and needed to find a…read morerestaurant that was open. Came across Ali Baba which was a short walk from my hotel. Kebabs are delicious and you can tell everything is made with care. Loved everything on the plate including the bread, salad, and sides. Highly recommend and thanks to guys at the restaurant for being open to feed the night owls.

Ordered this at work, and ... I wasn't really feeling it. My review is purely based off my UberEats…read moreorder, so maybe dining in would be a different story. That being said ... I can't really review ambiance. Not only were the portions kind of "meh" for the price, they just didn't look at all like the menu photos. That alone turned me off, as I chose a lot of the items based off the photos. The taste was also very mediocre for me. I know this place has some really good reviews, so I'm not opposed to re-trying it. However, to be completely honest, it was very lackluster.

delicious food and excellent service, very fresh casual middle eastern food with the best flavor!read more

Top class people and restaurant! When my company made a mistake on a catering order, Naya fixed it…read morewith no issues and super quickly. Would highly recommend this restaurant, and the customer service is top notch! Cheers to them

the lamb haneeth was so yummy and the milk chai was so delicious bab Al Yemen is one of the best…read morerest ive ever tried keep up the good work!

Great meal, fun atmosphere...esp if you're limber enough to use the floor seating. We got the…read moregarlic yogurt appetizer, along with the spicy rice and chicken and the veggy stew entree. Both were delicious, as was the homemade pita that came with the stew. Lots of food - probably could've shared one entree between the two of us. Friendly suggestion to restaurant- the veggy stew was piping hot (heat, not spice). Even after letting it sit for 10', was still crazy hot. Maybe don't need to cook it to that temp. But was really delicious!

This is my second time at Oleana! I went a few years ago and my BF and I have been wanting to come…read moretogether. He was able to get a 9pm reservation on a Friday night. We are huge fans of Sarma, so we were looking forward to trying Oleana and we were not disappointed!! We ordered the za'atar bread, the spinach falafel, the fatteh, the potato and red lentil kubba, and the Sultan's Delight. All were SO delicious. They are small plates, but each was seasoned perfectly, unique, and presented beautifully. We felt that these five dishes were plenty for us to feel satiated and satisfied. We also ordered the dessert special of the night, which was an almond mousse with a white chocolate garnish and a cocoa sherbet. Our server assured us everyone loved it and we were impressed by the flavors. The service was very attentive and quick! We were seated by 9:10 (we showed up at 9:05), and we were out of there by 10:15. Several different servers came by to fill water, give us replacement plates, and serve our dishes. The team worked so well together for a seamless guest experience. We will definitely be back! We are local to Cambridge, so we're grateful to live near this truly scrumptious gem.

Lucked out with a Resy opening a couple days before for Thursday @ 5:30pm. Arrived a few minutes…read moreearly, and there was a line of people ~8-10 ppl standing by for walk-ins (everyone was seated). Veggie Mezze - Fatteh ($16) - really enjoyed this crunchy mezze! Sounded simple on the menu - Chicory + Herb Salad ($17) - refreshing start with a sweet and savory salad, enjoyed this, flavors all paired very nicely - Halloumi Cheese ($17) - we aren't fanatics over halloumi but wanted to try this. We preferred the other mezze, but not bad Fried Mussels ($17) - this was alright, would skip next time. -Sultan's Delight ($20) - this was soooo tasty, literally fell apart when poked with a fork; not the biggest portion -Lamb Shish ($18) - was good, but on the smaller side, probably wouldn't order again We were celebrating my friend's birthday, and they brought out a couple cookies topped with meringue dipped in chocolate with a candle. Very friendly staff, good selection of food, a nice little splurge.

We went for lunch and absolutely loved the food and service. Our server - Jeanette was lovely…read more We got pita bread/hummus, Beyti kabab and Adana kebab. It was the best experience. Definitely highly recommend.

Quick service and great food! I would definitely come back to this spot. It was open later too…read morewhich was really convient as we arrived around 9pm.

10 out of 10! Some of the best shawarma and falafel I've ever had. The hot sauce and tahini hits…read more Adding avocado to the mixed shawarma wrap - lamb, beef, chicken - will definitely be repeated. Bought 10 Baklava to go. Easily cut in half to make 20. The woman who was working the register was quite lovely as well. Will definitely be back to this spot whenever we're in town. Can't wait!

I ordered from here for lunch via a catering service. For that reason, I can't comment on the…read moreambiance of the place, but I can say that the food is outstanding! I got the chicken kabob plate, which was amazing. The chicken was so tender and marinated perfectly. The hummus was perfection. The portions here are more than satisfying. I can't wait to have it again!

The most authentic Lebanese food we've found on the south shore! We've been missing our favorite…read moreLebanese restaurants from NYC and have found our new favorite spot here! Everything was homemade and delicious. So much flavor, quality and love in every bite! The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. We can't wait to go back!

Wow! I've been meaning to come here for a while, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Service…read morewas simple. Given the overall vibe of the restaurant, I thought the dishes were a bit overpriced. However, the food was PHENOMENAL. The pita, tahini, harrissa and pickles appeared to be homemade. I ordered the chicken shwarma sandwich and it was above and beyond. Even the French fries were above average and appeared to be double fried. I guess I don't mind paying a bit more for food that is exceptional. I will absolutely be back!