Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

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Ben Adamson

Boston Shawarma

87/100 (5206 ratings)

"My family stopped in for lunch and the man running the whole shop that saturday was extremely kind and offered our kids some free goodies on the way..."

Brent Fisher

"I loved it, the food is delicious and at a good price plus its one of the few places that are open till late. Me encanto, la comida esta deliciosa a..."

Yolanda Mora

"The chicken kabob sandwich is enough for two (but I wouldn't..."

Laura Olson

"Great inexpensive healthy lunch. Shawarma was delicious sauces were very tasty especially the hot which had good heat and a ton of..."

Marc Listello

"So delicious, and affordable!! Thank you for a wonderful..."

Stephanie Steinwand

"Great babaghanoush..."

Whitney Hatter-Barbosa

"Amazing experience. 100% Recommended for a meal with..."

Gerry Pothier III

"Authentic ✅ and terrific Mediterranean food! - Super fast service - More like a takeout place with limited seating and fast food ambience - Got a..."

Joshua Joseph

"Walking into the restaurant, I was immediately greeted with the rich smell of cooking meat and some amazing music. The hospitality and atmosphere..."

Dhanvi Dude

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I had an amazing dining experience at Boston Shawarma! The lamb plate I tried was absolutely fantastic – the lamb was..."

Kunal Mishra

"Omg what a great find! I ordered their 3 meat plate and could only eat half. So good! Come check out this..."

Chris Allison

"Grape leaves ( side ) - delicious Falafel sandwich- good Chicken sandwich - can be more tasty Pistachio baklava - not fresh , but tastes good . Wish..."

S P

"This was our first meal after landing in Boston. The high ratings led us here and it did not disappoint. The lamb shawarma and falafel sandwich were..."

Matthew Stovall

"By far best Shwarma we’ve had in and around Boston- and we’ve tried many. Lamb great. Chicken great. Sauce..."

Tara Tremelling

"One of the best shawarma I’ve had in the region!!! A nice Mediterranean restaurant next to North Eastern and walking distance from MFA, offers free..."

shravan ss

"Great value and great food. The shawarma dinner can easily be like 3 or 4 meals for one person because they give you so much meat. The dinner is..."

Andrew Lee

"Boston Shawarma was a classical fast food shawarma joint. 🧆🍗 The service was quick and fast - loved it. Several options but stayed around..."

Matthew P

"Good food, fast counter service, generous portion sizes, lots of choices, and low prices. No frills place. The free bottle of water with a sandwich..."

Robert Gray

"Absolutely loved the food here. The owner was pretty generous as well, where he was reminding people to take the water bottle that comes with their..."

Salma Bakr

"Friendly staff. Counter service. Reasonably priced. Take out or eat in. Seats nearly 20. people. Street view out window. Loud dance music..."

Karen Munze

"I was in the Northeastern University area visiting places I used to know when I lived here in the mid 90s when I ran across this spot. Im pretty sure..."

D. Smith

"Wow. I had the lamb shawarma plate, and everything was delicious. The hummus was flavorful, the rice and lamb were incredible, I love that they..."

Karla Giron

Golden Goose

"I ordered a steak wrap and it was super yummy. I also tried the “Ghormesabzi” and it tasted heavenly. Their “Masto-Khiar” and “Hummus” is..."

Gh

"Loved it! The best koobideh I have had since I moved to Boston. Chicken was so delicious and tender too. Highly recommend it if you are looking for..."

Masoud Hosseini

"We came here for brunch so it was very chill . The service was prompt & great ! I ordered the Breakfast Burger and my boyfriend got the Desayuno..."

Yulitza Jacques

"Best kebab in Boston. Really good yogurt cucumber salads. A little expensive, but their family platters for 3 and 4 are good value, tons of food. ..."

pk boston

"This place is delicious, fresh, and authentic. The staff are amazing and made us feel extremely welcomed. It’s right by the aquarium subway stop so..."

Kemia Amin

"The Golden Goose Cafe is an interesting concept first introduced by the Golden Goose convenience store/grocery store around the corner from the cafe...."

kerry akashian

"Wide selection of classical breakfasts a-la "eggs+anything". Good service. Not noisy. Good interier, light space. No line in front even on Sunday's..."

Andrii Rubtsov

"First time in since it opened. Good quality, nice portions, friendly staff, and lovely to eat on real plates as opposed to another favorite..."

ellen stahl

"Very fresh and generous ingredients cooked by a guy who really knows what he's doing. Hard to ask for much more in a breakfast or lunch. The blt..."

Mitch

"We were famished when we found this Persian cafe that serves Halal meat. We were served a delicious Chicken Kebob with rice and salad which we..."

Amna Rahman

"I eat here every week and the food is always done right! The owner is a great guy and the employees do a good job. They work really hard. Great food..."

Flavia Wilson Janzen

"We tried the chicken jojaah and their lentil soup. Great food Great people Great view Great location - few minutes from the T (Aquarium..."

Bader Abuqamaz

"Guys for the price, this is REALLY good food. Stopped in for lunch while I was in town. Great food for a great deal. Coming from someone who is..."

Amir AM

"We’ve always loved Golden Goose Market, now we get to enjoy their food in a sit-down cafe! Thrilled they opened up a neighborhood restaurant...."

Sarah Fullerton

"The food is really good. It tastes exactly like what Persian food should. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The place is nice and..."

Fatema Kazem

"Ordered from Everett MA, koobideh, joojeh kabob, falafel , mast o khiar ( cucumber and yoghurt) and mast o moosir (garlic yoghurt). The order came..."

Younes Abesi

Chicken & Rice Guys

86/100 (1275 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food. Tried the Chicken Gyro Combo with Rice. That was pretty good with white sauce. Food was ready in 3-4..."

Vishobh Veetto

"Chicken and rice guys is the best! Reasonable pricing and good portions of good. Their garlic sauce is absolutely to die for!!! Took it to go and eat..."

Alaina Moger

"It was a delicious meal while we were at Boston! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting - we plan to go back again sometime soon! Loved the self..."

fishfillet cookingoil

"Amazing please, my first time here and I love it, the prices and the flavor are amazing. The creamy white sauce the..."

Oscar Larraguibel

"The portion size has decreased a lot over the years, sadly, but the food is still pretty good (and nostalgic since I would get Chicken and Rice Guys..."

Kimberly

"Good halal food experience. It tastes just like The Halal Guys, but appreciated the location for..."

Cory Edwards

"This was such a great find! The food is delicious- I wish I got the bigger meal size because I wanted more. Highly recommend the creamy garlic sauce...."

Michelle Yang

"Okay food. But received it cold despite a very quick delivery. Wasn’t able to really evaluate..."

Hamza Abid

"This restaurant has tasty food. It is also inexpensive. You get such a large portion of food. I ended up sharing and didn't even finish my..."

Manadoza Tann

"Delicious and surprisingly filling. A good cheap meal if you're in town or working around..."

Josh Zuckerman

"The food was so good I got it during my break highly recommend!! Perfect amount of..."

Hind Harima

"I ordered the regular size gyro beef and lamb entree on rice. It comes with a little bit of lettuce and 3 pieces of pita too. Everything was so..."

Melissa Gray

"The taste of their combo platter is considerably better than the halal guys, portion size is comparable if not slightly larger, creamy garlic sauce..."

Abdullah Ouaheb

"Was so good, couldn’t wait until I had enough to type in the..."

Mohsina Inamdar

"Holy moly what an AMAZING tour of flavor. I would have more photos but I am not sure I took very many breaths while I inhaled this phenomenal gyro..."

Stephanie Savard

"Love this place! Super fast and always a ton of..."

Jimbo Williamson

Mashawi Grill

"Nice and clean Indian restaurant! We went with a group of friends and had a great time. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. I really..."

Sandra El Khouri

"Spicy chili vegetable Momo appetizer was amazing. Also very happy with my saag paneer. Onion kulcha was a bit fluffy and bland. Restaurant was..."

Jon Langbert

"This is my favorite Indian food restaurant in Boston!! Staff is always SO friendly and accommodating. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. The..."

Sarah Crawford

"I came here after taking my son to look at local colleges. We arrived here starving, and we left with our stomachs filled with joy! The food here is..."

Bindu Patel

"All around very solid North Indian restaurant in a city that desperately needs more good Indian food. The menu is very simple: samosa, pakora, a few..."

Akshay Jagadeesh

"The second my group and I walked in, we were kindly greeted, and immediately shown to a table. The staff was nothing but kind and very attentive,..."

Hope Pettengill

"We loved ordered an appetizer platter which was huge and amazing and two different dishes and one was more delicious than the other. The waitress was..."

Albulena Jashari

"The search for good Indian food in Boston is frustrating and almost futile. However, Vaisakhi was a pleasant surprise. Tucked away in an unassuming..."

Rich Chaudhary

"Takeout orders are always quick and great quality. The Chicken Vindaloo is a favorite, perfectly spicy and delicious. The cheese naan has a lovely..."

Moira Brown

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while because I've heard a lot of good things from family and friends. Two weeks ago, I had an excuse..."

Jayson Glenn

"Food was good (got the chicken kadai) but the medium spiciness wasn't quite enough for me I think. Excellent mango lassi as well; one of the best..."

Mohamad F.

"Delicious food and friendly service. The best and only Indian cuisine in Brighton. Vaisakhi is already showing a lot of potential. I can't wait to go..."

Michael G

"Today was my first time trying chicken tikka masala with naan at Vaisakhi restaurant. It was exceptional, with perfectly cooked chicken and just the..."

Anvitha Reddy

"This is a very solid spot. The food is always good. Very nice holiday food too. And the service is very attentive—you shall not want for water. Far..."

Ian Collins

"Excellent food and service! The atmosphere seemed nice, too, but I was only there for takeout. I ordered a bunch of appetizers - the meat samosa,..."

Faith Mark

"Very tasty and filling! We got several dishes and they were all great. My favorite was the chicken korma, so..."

Ayon Ibrahim

"My favorite Indian food in Boston. Get the chilli chicken and eat it with garlic naan. You won't be..."

Jowi Zhou

King Falafel Restaurant

"Crunchy hot falafel, bright and tangy hummus and fresh greens served by kind and gracious people. The falafel sample while waiting for your dish to..."

Michaela Collins

"Nice Mediterranean food, good portion..."

Ahsan Chattha

"The best! Quality never disappoints, kindest service and always going above and beyond. So generous, great people who truly care about their products..."

Kat kaplan

"Good food and very reasonable prices. Food is not only good but of high quality. Their falafels are amazing! Chicken kabobs are better than lamb...."

imtiaz ahmad

"Kofte wrap was delicious! Got free falafel while waiting in line; also super tasty. Service was speedy but didn’t feel rushed, and staff was very..."

Maggie Roovers

"Super friendly staff and quick service every time. Best falafel in Boston, hands down. Always a super fresh and filling meal. Great prices and..."

Linzy Rosen

"3stars place for Falafel, Hummos and Kobabs. I took plate of Kobab and salad without rice. The taste is good but not perfect. Atmosphere is noicy...."

Mo Aburumman

"Awesome place for a Mediterranean food lover They have falafel and salads as well I am a vegetarian so this place works out pretty well for me The..."

Prasad Iyer

"Excellent! Super crispy and tasty falafel, really good baba ganoush as well. Really friendly staff. Definitely coming..."

MC

"Delish food. Generous portions. Very kind owner and..."

Megan McDougall

"Delicious Quality Food! Great..."

Myles K Polk

"If you are looking for the best falafel in Boston then you came to the right place, the falafel roll up was the..."

Barah Chbib

"I would give 4 stars to this place because they close too early😩 but I don’t have more complains. The food is amazing you can try the mixed..."

Barbara franco

"Delicious food and ample portions. I got the baba ganoush salad with chicken added. The chicken was flavorful and moist, the baba ganoush nicely..."

Beth Chaplin

"Nice guys, tasty..."

Nicholas Perricone

"The only issue I have is the long line 😫 I try to go around 11am to beat the lunch..."

justine sheffield

"This quick stop lunch place has a lot going for it, despite its passable decor, if you can call some tables and chairs decor. Located in the heart..."

James Jumper

"the falafel, hummus and chicken kabob are delicious! Staff are extremely friendly, my new favorite lunch spot when working in the..."

Nicole Lee

Falafel King

85/100 (1309 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I didnt know Mediterranean food can be this good. Place has limited seating. No parking space available. No high chair. Most people do takeout here...."

Nico Samneil Salado

"Falafel King in Boston exceeds expectations with its unparalleled falafel that stands out as the best I’ve ever tasted. The service is not only..."

D Patterson

"The BEST place to get food in the area. I lived in Boston this past summer and got food from here at least 3x a week. Food is DELICIOUS and the..."

Anna Huang

"Food is as a whole great. But 1. What is wrong with Pita bread? It is so thin that it tastes like Armenian Lavash. I didn’t under why the pita..."

Partha Jyoti Das

"Great food for a great price! Their hummus and falafels taste amazing..."

Kirsten Jenatz

"Food is good and tasted fresh. Good portion , makes you so..."

Jay Manandhar

"Great taste and inexpensive. I ordered a Falafel Sandwich, it was huge and I was full even before I could finish it. Falafels were cooked well and..."

Antriksh Mutha

"The food is great and you get a good amount for the price. Line always moves quick and the employees are friendly. Pretty basic review but it's..."

Edward Castleman

"Very delicious and huge servings. Enough for 2 meals definitely! The shawarma was very flavorful, the kebab excellent , falafel so fresh and crunchy,..."

Krizia

"Great tasting food and they don't skimp on ingredients. Everything is fresh. Employees are fast and friendly. Short of 5 star because place could be..."

Alex Alexandrov

Time Out Market Boston

84/100 (2172 ratings)

"I love visiting the timeout market's when I travel. It is an efficient way to try different foods and it is an excellent option for a group of people..."

Satya Cobos

"This Time Out Market offers some great restaurants, fun desserts and a cool bar in one place. So just take a whirl around and pick one and you will..."

Frank Fazzalari

"Very fun place to visit. Great if you have a collection of different tastes in your party, each person can get their own dish from one of the diverse..."

Al Machado

"Time Out Market in Boston has a lot going for it, with a variety of dining and drinking choices. However, I have to point out that it’s not the..."

Andres Woolcott

"A pretty cool food hall that is spacious and has numerous options. There is something for everyone here. You can also get alcoholic beverages as..."

Charlie Te

"Love the concept of having different food in one place! Food is great. Absolutely loved the nori sushi tacos but just as what others have mentioned...."

Arwen L

"This is a hall of all types of cuisine and choices of food. All stores are uniform and super easy to order at the store front or using mobile app. In..."

Jenny Lu

"I think this is a great concept. It's a massive food court but quite expensive. The food looks really good. I got donuts and ube latte from the..."

Lucy Liu

"Timeout market is great. The atmosphere is just somewhere where you’d want to grab a bite to eat. REI is there for your shopping needs although a..."

Donny Sean

"Very majestic building. *fyi- there is no movie theater in the building. It closed in 2023* The exterior property and sidewalk around the building..."

Chris Clapp

The Chicken And Rice Guys

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Great attitude never mind the fantastic food! Garlic sauce is too addicting as well! Even through adversity, the CNRGUYS have come out on top with..."

Wayne Griggs

"A quick and tasty lunch option! We've been good customers (maybe once every 3 months or so) of the Medford outlet. We'll be back guys - thanks for..."

Debra Beard Bader

"Can't get enough of the combination plate with the garlic..."

Wallace Ray

"I hope the food truck makes a return to the rose Kennedy greenway in the spring. My favorite food..."

Kyle Stephens

"I ordered from ubereats and was not dissatisfied. They even gave me notes when requested! Definitely getting again when back in..."

David Zoglio

"Tried it for the first time today. I can’t stop thinking about the garlic sauce. I may order this everyday for the rest of my..."

Thierry Hygino

"Great!!��🖒🖒🖒 I'm loving..."

Nicole Fenderson - Perry

"A sparse dining room belies the fantastic and simple eats this place offers. The chicken and rice combo with creamy garlic sauce is the perfect cold..."

Chris S

"Simple but so good. Masallah praise be upon him. Will make sure to visit next time I'm in..."

Eric Saavedra

"This place is great with fast service and great food. Halal chicken with creamy garlic and bbq sause is..."

Rohit Dahal

"One of the best chicken over rice I have tried in..."

Akash Meena

"Got this catered for a school event and have to say that It was pretty good. Price was good and the quantity was great. Perfect to enjoy under sunny..."

Vahe Yacoubian

"Convenient location for weekday Lunch takeout. No service as it's takeout, expected. Food is great, this is a biased opinion because I do like the..."

Steven

"Good for the budget. I like the mint..."

Daysheelyn Brillo

"It’s a solid and hearty mid work..."

Eunice Kim

"I went by the food truck in Burlington. Figured I'd give it a try and wasn't disappointed I had the chicken and rice with crispy onions and hummus..."

Joey LeClair

"I went here to pickup and online order and I had placed the order for a different location. Cesar was amazing and contacted the other shop so I could..."

nancy holler

"Incredible food and service. Every time I visit Boston, this is at the top of my list to bring my friends. Ian So is an incredible owner and comes to..."

Adeel Afshar

"A go-to lunch favorite. The white sauce is..."

Callahan Ceplenski

"This was a regular place for us a couple of years ago. Great..."

Arian Niaki

"Good competition for halal guys , love the pricing and quantity, place to get quick economical food in DT..."

Shamanth Suresh

"This is really good food truck meals. I’d stop by from time to time after just had my first taste of foods from this place. It’s really good!..."

John Hoffman

Garlic 'n Lemons

84/100 (1517 ratings)

"The best spot for Mediterranean food in the Allston area. I have had takeout several times, with the Mix Shawarma plate being the go to everytime...."

Kieran Iapoce

"Went here with friends for dinner. I got a spicy chicken pita wrap with everything on it. The flavor and spice were perfect and everything was..."

Kelly Doan

"Good portion sizes and decent food. I prefer the plates over the rollups, as I feel like you get more bang for your buck. The inside has some small..."

Kimberly

"Has to be one of my favorite gems in the Allston/Brighton area. Garlic and lemons offers so much. All the wraps, salads, bowls and plates are..."

Lamarr English

"Was craving kebabs and this place didn’t disappoint. Cozy little place, no frills. Portions were MORE than enough. The staff was friendly too! I..."

Anna Giselle Lacuata

"An amazing Mediterranean spot right on the very busy Harvard Avenue. Easy ordering and prices are standard to what you are getting, good food. Would..."

Mario Taddeo Jr.

"We hired Garlic and Lemons to cater our 110 person wedding. The food was amazing, and Mark was incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs..."

h j

"This unassuming place on the busiest street in Allston is easy to be overlooked. However, if you are curious enough to prove how this..."

Zhixing Fei

"We ordered spicy beef but not sure if they actually gave us original beef since it was not spicy at all (but still tasted very good). Garlic dip and..."

Lyra Lan

"All of the food we ordered was amazing. They didn't miss a beat. I just left and looking forward to my next..."

Jennifer Packard

"I had heard nothing but great things about this place so I had to try. It lived up to the hype! Firstly it's a nice and clean little place with some..."

Nils

"I had their plate with a mix of meats, mint kefir and osmalia (dessert). Everything was great and a special note to myself is to never skip osmalia...."

Marta Karaś

"What I like about this place is consistency. The spicy mix shawarma plate is classic goodness🔥 I also love the kafta burger with fresh baked bread..."

Usman Aslam

"One of the best Lebanese food I've had in Boston! The place is great, quick service and nice place to sit to eat your food. Not expensive. Portions..."

Michel Hilani

"This place in Brighton, MA doesn’t disappoint. Good food and clean establishment. Well worth the..."

Monsieur Sammy

"So good we came here 2 days in a row! The helpings are generous and food is tasty - recommend the spicy chicken shawarma and you can’t go wrong..."

Sarah

Aceituna Grill

"Pretty good Mediterranean plate for lunch. Chicken, rice, lentils, and hummus. Pita bread included. Their falafels were not bad either. Definitely..."

Vahe Yacoubian

"Great place for a quick bite of fresh Mediterranean food. Can get busy during weekday lunch..."

Michael Lowder

"Delicious Mediterranean food! Rice plate is..."

Jackie Cardenas

"The middle eastern restaurant has special and comfortable decoration. I am very happy with the experience of the visit. There are also outdoor..."

Alliaster Cook

"I attended an event that was catered by Aceituna Grill. The food was incredible, and since everything was catered I was privileged enough to sample..."

Bryan Paul

"Hello! I used Gina and her staff to cater a large (100+) cocktail party for my organization. The food was inventive and incredible and her team..."

Chantal Dore

"This place is clearly one of the tastiest place to eat in the area. Every time I visit this place I am profoundly happy. They always keep their very..."

Cash Simon

"Hands down the best chicken shawarma in Boston. This location is way better than that one in Cambridge. If u do order the chicken shawerma, please do..."

Ash J

Ali Baba

83/100 (2717 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friend & I found the Turkish experience delightful here, with the kebab being supreme even out-competing experiences in turkey. Topped with..."

Hamza Abid

"Excellent Turkish food. Authentic and authentic Turkish coffee. I really liked the food. I got the chicken wrap. It was really good. They brought out..."

Guy Z

"Food: I ordered the doner (gyro) plate, falafel, and baklava, which was enough to share between two people. Everything was delicious! The rice was..."

Kimberly

"A Hidden Gem in the Southend. The food is just absolutely delicious! I had the spinach pie appetizer, Adana kebab platter , and rice pudding...."

Nick J. Romano

"Everything was so delicious. It was amazing experience. Kababs taste amazing, tee baklava and Konafa were so delicious. Only one thing that Falafel..."

Mohammad Al Darabseh

"This restaurant has some of the best kebab I've ever tasted. The meat was cooked to perfection and was so tender and juicy. It was served with a side..."

elaf

"Real homemade traditional Turkish food with fresh ingredients. Everything was so tasty!! Will come..."

Alisa

"Delicious food, friendly staff, clean environment. I recommend..."

Elif Ergul

"Delicious food and great location. Dine-in space is not very spacious, but is ok for a couple of people to dine-in. There are free parking spots..."

Rusif Eyvazli

"Love this small family run restaurant. The service was quick and the server/host genuinely cared about the quality of the food we received. I got..."

Elena “Rena” Christian

Fairouz

83/100 (1097 ratings)

"7+ years of ordering from Fairouz and have never got a sub-par or even mediocre plate. Immaculately clean, tastes you couldn’t recreate if you..."

Randi Rakauskas

"The food taste good, and the staff are very friendly. The place is very clean and presentable. I think that the price is bit to high for the amount..."

JALFREDO NORTH

"Fairouz has been exceeding expectations regarding catering for large events and various settings. I have worked with Fairouz to cater to personal and..."

Mena Majeed

"Food was excellent, very fresh and tasty. I got the hummus and bread, the cheese rolls, and the chicken Shawarma plate. The portions are very big...."

Lara Awde

"Great place and service and the food was good especially the salad. I had the Swharma dinner. I highly recommend their..."

Rola Sam

"Such fresh food! We ordered takeout for a party of 10 and couldn’t have been happier with the portion sizes and taste! The chicken and shrimp were..."

Laurisa N

"Top quality food. Fair prices and nice people with a good appetizing atmosphere is always a good combination! Thanks..."

Daniel Voiland

"The food is so delicious. The place is newly remodeled and the staff is great. A must..."

Mohsen Haidar

"Delicious 😋🤤 I recommend their beef kabobs and their appetizer: Kibbeh Kraus and also dolma. And great customer service! Will definitely return..."

Mahsa

"Best Lebanese food I’ve had in MA! Definitely recommend, service was amazing and the venu had a great environment..."

Kenneth Familia

"Great food, prices and service!!! Why haven’t I been here before?? Always driving by! Worth the..."

Cheryl Carter

"On a rainy, cool night, I stumbled across this fabulous restaurant. The two staff members were warm and welcoming, and I was promptly served my soup..."

Pete Sylvain

"The food is outstanding! Perfectly cooked, deliciously seasoned and..."

Howie B

"we ordered the Zafta, taboulé for appetizers, their portions are big. very fresh and delicious! for the main course we shared the mixed grill, they..."

Nok Nikeu

"Salads are very nice and 100% authentic. Kafta delicious along with the fluffy buttery rice. Bread had middle east written all over it! Just..."

Marianne Khalil

"I cannot recommend this place strongly enough. It may sound like I’m exaggerating but I genuinely am excited about eating this food. They have..."

Raymond D Platteel

"I have a Lebanese & Syrian grandmother. I know what real Middle Eastern food is. The food here is as close to my grandmother's food as you can get...."

Joey Gundal

"Falafel wraps are great. Thin wrap that is long and skinny. Arnabeet is good, I expected more like breaded and deep fried, but it is just fried..."

Adam B

South End Pita

"I love pita. The Shawafel (shwarma and falafel) wrap, extra hot is my go-to. Always great service and the baklava is excellent. There's gelato as..."

Drew Roy

"Great service .. Yumy food.. Didn't break the..."

Luv2dine

"Just discovered Pita restaurant w/ urbanspoon app on iPod Touch while playing @ home. Excited to try it..."

Ben Willsea

"I just came across a (new?) restaurant as I was taking a walk in a part of the South End I rarely go to--until now. I was headed to Zapatos on Albany..."

BryanieC

"The place is excellent. I haven't been there in a while but they're still serving delicious food. I would go back again with some..."

Ahmed Mohamed

"Beef shawarma combo plate w/hot sauce. $18. Food is always good. Veggies are crisp and cold. Beef is tender and hot. Good portions. I try to come..."

Matt Ferrer

"My visit to South End Pita had a bit of a dark start— the power was out on the block! But the man at the counter was kind enough to let me know..."

Asha Waterhouse

"A really nice place with really good food, nice employees and a meh view. Perhaps it's a little harsh to say that about the view considering..."

jose andres

"Very good but not fantastic Mediterranean restaurant. Very good lentil soup, and the different chicken dishes are great. the hummus is particularly..."

David Pakman

"I dont know the name of this pastry but it's is soooooo good! The food is just as delicious 😋 tasty &..."

Jess Flores

"Great place to have some awesome Mediterranean food with a service that is top-notch! Prices are great and affordable for such a great..."

Mark

"I loved the chicken shawarma pita roll up (with garlic sauce)!! It is so delicious. From the time I went in to the time I left was probably 3 minutes..."

Jessica Connolly

"Amazing food and decor! Felt like I was back in Egypt & Morocco... the Chicken Shawarma roll incredible, like that they put diced pickels instead of..."

Heather Raposa

"I ordered the kofta platter and fries. The kofta was very tasty and well-seasoned. The fries were the perfect amount of crispy on the outside, soft..."

Rakha Wibisana

Zest Mediterranean Grille

"Amazing Mediterranean food and the employees are so friendly and caring! Will definitely be going there..."

Imad Jbara

"Med bowl with Schwarma is so amazing! I am from Iowa and when I visit my friend here in Boston, Zest is my first stop and the "gotta have" on my..."

Jen Sambdman

"If you like Middle Eastern food, you better give Zest a try! I could tell upon entering Zest, it would be a great experience. The appearance of the..."

Christine Grace Nadjarian

"The food is so fresh, tasty, and good for you. I go there several times a week for the Mediterranean salad with shawarma. The pita bread is fantastic..."

Connie Mencis

"The food was great, the people were friendly, the restaurant was clean and there are lots of healthy options. Not fancy and prices are very..."

Deb Levine

"I ate here with my sister and my niece. Great food, nice vibe, great value. Sweet outdoor summer..."

Stanley Shulman

"So happy I found this place...."

Colby Price

"The Eggplant and Hommus are delicious. Tabbouleh is excellent..."

Fania Feghaly Naccour

"First time trying Shawarma. Since it was my first, the homemade lemonade was on the house! Both were delicious. Will definitely be..."

David Baker

"Fast and friendly service. Spicy tahini sauce not spicy at all; tasty, but not spicy. I had the chicken shawarma; it was good. I ate the whole..."

Ann Tienor

"I've tried three different schwarma restaurants in Boston and Zest is the best. I had the beef schwarma roll up. I was impressed because all the food..."

Will Clark

"Fantastic variety of Mediterranean "comfort food". Chicken Shawarma was so tasty and the hummus and tabouli were fresh and home made- the best I've..."

Michael Vanderburgh

"Quick, healthy and affordable. Good for vegetarians. If you're walking from Fenway back downtown (which you should), you will likely pass by this..."

David Lamb

"Super fresh food, expertly made, in short. I had the Falafel Plate that comes with three sides. Everything was top-notch. the falafel balls seemed..."

K L

"Affordable shawarma and falafel joint in Boston's trendy Back Bay, an increasingly pricy area. Seems to target the Berklee crowd. There are many..."

zani

"Passable falafel and shwarama. The place caters to the Berklee crowd and that is evident. One a few cheap and quick eats on the strip and is better..."

Christopher Taylor

"Some the of the best food I've ever tasted. Free and generous samples of anything. Great place, great people. Also everything is made in..."

Isabel Dawson

"I’m very glad I found this place on boylston st,Very delicious Mediterranean food it reminds me of back home, the price was very cheap for quantity..."

Egyptian Pharoh

Cafe Mamtaz

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"Food was very tasty. Though it's more of a take out place but we wanted to sit down and eat they arranged for two people to sit down and eat, so..."

Abhishek Roy

"One of my favorite restaurants in all of South Boston! We get take out very often. Our staples are the garlic naan, lemon curry, masala and the..."

Evelyn Allsopp

"Authentic south asian cuisine serving Halal Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani dishes. One can also avail 10% discount on your first order. The..."

ibrahim warsi

"I live a block away and order from here about once a week. We add a new item to our order every time, and the food always amazes us. Place is..."

Ben Gallagher

"Great Indian food! Full of flavor and tastes delicious! I eat here all the time! My favorites are the chicken curry and lamb saag. Always tender and..."

Csky Silva

"This place will not let you down! Amazing food that you can tell is made fresh every time. They are the nicest people. We love supporting this local..."

Shannon Fellows

"First time customer...great overall experience, from the service to the quality and taste of the food, I will be back for more! The Shrimp Baryani..."

Michael Musto

"Cafe Mamtaz does it again! I am obsessed with this place! Still don't still know how to say half the items but man am I in love. You can't get food..."

Christopher Kolasa

"Good foidDrinking donuts I had left my wallet their amd the staff was great with helping me get it. Back I ordered alot of coffee French vinalla..."

Michael Giangrande

"Best for takeout. Quick, tasty, full of flavor, amazing naan! I've loved the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken..."

Amanda Oles

"Haven't tried many items but samosas were good. Gotta try their tandoori platter, biryani and..."

Tabassum Ambia

Aceituna Grill

82/100 (1595 ratings)

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"Excellent food. I had a rice plate, super tasty, fresh. Chicken was well cooked, juicy and crispy. Price very reasonable. Service..."

Roland Le Franc

"This was great casual lunch place. Concept is similar to Chipotle but applied to Mediterranean food. You can pick meat and eat it with salad, peta or..."

Mohit Vatsa

"Clean environment, which is a good choice for lunch during workdays. Price is suitable. Food is healthy. The toasted chicken is not greasy. Taste is..."

Raina H

"Tabbouleh, Hummus, Moussaka, Spicy Chicken and every other option I tried were all delicious! This place is satisfying for lunch as well as dinner. ..."

Sami Alajaji

"A very nice Mediterranean fast food place. Located in a prime location in seaport district. The place is plenty spacious and can accommodate decent..."

srikanth gargatte Sudharma

"First time here. The staff is super friendly. Portions are large, maybe a little too big. Might be best if shared with another person. Go for the..."

Leonard Becker

"I really enjoy the food decent portion and price. I always end up here when not sure what to get for lunch. I always get the price plate but have yet..."

MS B

"Very tasty. Nice "fast food"..."

Mike Gibbons

"Delicious rice plate, reasonable pricing, friendly staff, quick service, clean..."

Margo Sukhytska

"Nice little hole in the wall. Delicious food...best Baba Ganoush I've ever..."

Theresa Moscato

Al-wadi Restaurant

82/100 (1501 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Al Wadi does not fail to impress! There is a beautiful dining atmosphere with attentive staff and delicious food. The Manager sat us in a nice corner..."

Dawns Reviews

"We drove 30 mins for this restaurant and it’s worth every minute. The food is nothing short of fantastic and so consistent! Great service too!..."

Deven Mavani

"One of the better places to eat traditional middle eastern dishes. Staff does a good job - most of them are friendly and helpful. While we liked most..."

Ajith Vasudevan

"Beautiful restaurant, amicable staff and wonderful ambiance. I went there on a Sat nite to celebrate a friends birthday. I arrived early and they..."

Marely M

"Our server Sylvia is exceptional. She's friendly and always has a smile. She recommended a few choices that I wasn't sure about, but this turned out..."

Nonette Summer

"Had heard a lot about this place, so decided to give it a try! Ambiance (5/5) : I loved the vibe at this place! Food (4.5/5): I liked the..."

pratish patwardhan

"I have never had middle Eastern food. I've had 2 different entrees now. The food is cooked well and seasoned perfectly. I had a rice dish and it was..."

amy allen

"First time here at @alwadiboston and what a wonderful Lebanese dinner experience we had! We got the Al Wadi for two and were completely stuffed with..."

Kelly C.

"Really liked this place. Exposed to a whole new cuisine with dishes that really highlighted a culture I was not too familiar with. The hummus and..."

Nicholas Kieler

"This was my first time trying a Lebanese restaurant and I was gladly surprised by the quality of the food and service there. The place is very nice..."

Valentin Seremet

Tasty Burger

"Burger absolutely delicious. The maillard crust on the burger makes it extra tasty. Hubba Burger is..."

Derrick Duplessy

"It was Very Tasty at this location. I had the onion rings and fries. A delicious Buffalo Chicken sandwich. Also this place has wine and beer So I had..."

Marquisa MURPHY-GLOVER

"Best burger ever, flavor is A1 ,will go back for sure, again and again, good quality and perfect..."

Jose Antonio Del Solar

"A positive experience I have not had recently in other burger joints. It's definitely a unique set up and service was fast. No complaints on the..."

Jorge Chinchilla

"So basically everything here is delicious.. Went internet searching for good cheap Boston eats and this one came up repeatedly. I'm generally..."

Ryan Jones

"Liked their veggie..."

Rahul Anand

"Tasty Burger is a must have anytime I'm in Boston. Been to every location. Had a little issue at this location where they never actually told me my..."

Eryn

"Great spot,clean not crowded my burger was so good..."

Dawn Andrews

"Had a veggie burger and fries here for lunch today. I ordered at the kiosk which was quick and easy. The veggie burger really exceeded my..."

Jennifer B

"Hadn't been to this particular location but the food was delicious (especially their french fries) and the young lady who took my order was so..."

Jeffrey Hathaway

"The chili cheese dog was spot on, even though the chili had beans. The Big Tasty burger was mediocre in flavor, but the veggies on it were crisp and..."

Christopher Janney

"Pretty good fare, especially relatively late at night. In fact, one of very few eateries open for sit-down eating, albeit in a ver-r-ry informal..."

J. Mark Carper,_Ed.D.

"I loved my food but I feel it's pricy. I spent $21 dollars for a burger, fries and shake was a bit much for me. But, it absolutely tasted..."

Evangelist Strong

"A hidden gem in the world of fast food. Great burgers, toppings and not over priced. They also serve alcohol in the evening which is a total..."

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