Al Wadi is a gem. Everyone that works here/the service is amazing. 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. read more

The service was great made me feel very welcomed. I was originally going to get the beef kebab but the waitress recommended the lamb kebab. Which I am glad she did because it was a 10/10! Highly recommended Al Wadi and will definitely be back soon. read more

Al Wadi - Lamb Kebab - Lebanese Near Me - West Roxbury, Massachusetts

TERRIBLE restaurant, multiple issues, no apology or anything from restaurant I repeatedly told the server " we don't eat red meat", she continued to recommend beef & lamb dishes, I repeated it, she repeated her beef dishes 1- do your servers not pay attention to guests? 2- Many items on the menu were not actually Lebanese or even from that region. 3- Also, the vegetarian stuffed grape leaves had zero flavor, they tasted like the ones I buy in a can at any supermarket...... I grew up in a family where stuffed grape leaves are made " fresh from scratch", so I can taste the difference. 4- reception / bathroom area is not very nice, smells like strong chemicals which I could even smell further away from the table read more

Attended a private wedding party at Al Wadi! The service was attentive. The restaurant is super clean and the decor in the restaurant was the perfect ambience for a wedding event! The hummus, tabbouleh and lamb chops were really exceptional. read more

Al Wadi - Lamb Chops - Lebanese Near Me - West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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I celebrated my 28th birthday here with a dinner in April. I am Lebanese and found the food to be pretty good quality and reminiscent of the cuisine I grew up with. I will say, however, that the service could have been better in that I brought a cake for my birthday (they were nice enough to waive the cake cutting fee) and they did not know who to bring the cake out to despite me being the one to bring it and say it was my birthday (they brought it out and were handing it to my friend who pointed to me lol). Our server was also pressuring us in some ways to order more appetizers and things that we did not really want or need. Otherwise I really enjoyed the food and ambiance was beautiful in terms of the decor and lighting. read more

Completely enjoyable experience. They were short staffed and had a sign at the entrance saying so AND they'd just hosted a large wedding party which was slowly saying its goodbyes yet we didn't feel the impact. Our server Shakeeb came over quickly and was very personable, interacting with the entire table. One of the party remembered a cocktail from an earlier visit that wasn't on the menu and Shakeeb was able to deduce what it must have been and replicated it. Win! The apps came very quickly, which was great as we had two young kids who were just as typically kid impatient as you might imagine. We got an array of carnivore-centric and veggie-centric meals that satisfied both the lions and the antelopers at the table. Delicious hummus, loads of pickled this and that, warm pita, unctuous dolmas, tender chicken, ... Bottom line - lotsa food, all delicious. We would certainly return. read more

Love the grape leaves Fast service I always get take out Overall satisfactory Restaurant is clean read more

Al Wadi was a real treat; the food was delicious, the restaurant was nice and Kate's service was spectacular!

An absolutely superb restaurant. Their garlic spread (toum) is amazing, and all of the meals my party had (lamb, pumpkin, and green bean based dishes) were delicious, huge, and served efficiently. The servers were friendly and professional. When next in the area, we will come back. read more

Consistency is the theme here. For as long as they've been open, we know the quality of the food will be excellent. Time after time. The mixed grill, arnabeet mekleh, and the kafta kebabs are our favorites. The service is very good and the family that runs the business is so kind and friendly. A real gem of a restaurant. read more

Great service great food and reasonably priced as an upscale restaurant for special occasions.

Great spot! Had a dine-in dinner on a week night and there was plenty of space to distance from other tables. Service was as excellent as the food. The za'atar served at the beginning of the meal is such a fragrant treat! The Prix Fixe for Two was plentiful, and we enjoyed the assortment so that we could try many different dishes. The tabouli satisfied my craving for something fresh and savory. The baklava dessert was the perfect balance of flakes and sweet. Can't wait to come back! It's a great before/after the Franklin Park Zoo and Arboretum nearby. read more

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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 leftovers to take home First, we started off our feast with a deliciously comforting bowl of chicken soup. Next, we had an array of appetizers: pita and hummus, tabouli, and stuffed grape leaves. The pita was freshly baked with a great bite to it. the hummus was deliciously creamy, made with tahini sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Made fresh with parsley, mint, wheat bulgur, tomatoes, onions, lots of lemon juice and olive oil, it was hands down the best Tabouli we've ever had! The stuffed grape leaves were pretty tasty, with rice, spices, and lemon juice. Next, out came the main course of chicken kebabs, kafta kebabs, and baked kibbeh. I personally loved the chicken kebabs, as they were well spiced and juicy with every bite. I did not like the kafta kebabs which were made of seasoned ground lamb only because I personally don't like gamey meat (if you like lamb, you'll love these). The baked kibbeh was made with ground beef, cracked wheat, and pine nuts. A very interesting dish, again if you like gamey meat, you'll love this. Finally, we ended the meal with dessert: baklava and namoura. The namoura was tasty with an interesting texture, made from semolina flour and yogurt and soaked in syrup. Saving the best for last, I had the best Baklava I've had in awhile, each bite of layered pastry was deliciously light and crisp, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey/simple syrup. I've always thought of baklava being too sweet to ever enjoy, but like I said this was the best baklava I've ever had. The sweetness level was light enough to enjoy all the different elements of the dessert, the layers, textures, and flavors. Just divine! Please check this place out! read more

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Delicious authentic lebanese cuisine. I've been meaning to come here since I moved to the West roxbury neighborhood and I'm so happy I finally did. They have most amazing bubble ganoush, falafel, kibbeh kras, lamb kabobs and mix grill entrees and The baklava the lebanese ice cream and the kenfeh desserts were amazing. I'm just mad that I didn't get to come here sooner. Very satisfied. read more

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Love the atmosphere !!!! Great food Staff very friendly The cocktails are so good Highly recommend read more

Al Wadi - Lebanese Near Me - West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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There are countless delicious Mediterranean options here! This is one of few places where when I look at the menu just about everything sounds mouthwatering and worthy of a try. Just make sure you save room for all the dessert. Rather than ordering an entree we decided on trying as many appetizer (mezza) as possible. Here's the summary of a few noteworthy items myself and my family tried: Jawaneh (tasty chicken wings marinated with garlic, cilantro, lemon juice and olive oil): it's got bite but is oh soooo good and addictive. Never had such flavorful wings before. lentil soup: creamy, smooth, and hearty. It was a big hit with my little girl. Kibbeh krass (beef dumplings stuffed with minced beef, a hint of onions and pine nuts served with a chilled yogurt sauce): absolutely delicious but packed with protein and is super filling so don't let the size fool you. The yogurt sauce is epic and I wish there was more of it. Samak Tajine (baked sea bass topped with tahini sauce and mixed nuts): visually interesting dish and also both delicious and hearty (and healthy)! In addition to the good food, the hostess and waitress were friendly. The dining area as spacious, and clean. If you haven't tried this place you're missing out! read more

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Enjoyed a lovely iftar meal here last night and had a wonderful time. Free and easy parking on a weekday evening! One of the first things I noticed and want to commend is the service! We were seated quickly and the staff were some of the nicest and most attentive I've encountered in some time. They answered our questions about the menu, offered their recommendations, and gave us the space to enjoy our meal without ever feeling rushed. They were also impressive with the rate at which filled my water... no sooner had I had a few sips was it refilled. Also, the ambiance was beautiful! Great spot for a family gathering, celebration, or date for sure. For our meal, we shared a few mezzes as well as 1 entree between the three of us and it was plenty. We didn't have space for dessert, but yes we ordered it anyway. No regrets. We ordered: - Warak Enab (grape leaves) - Sujuk with tomatoes (fresh homemade spicy beef sausages) - Kibbeh Krass (beef dumplings stuffed with minced beef, a hint of onions and pine nuts served with a chilled yogurt sauce) - Kafta Kebab (seasoned ground lamb, served with salad, rice pilaf) - Baklava assortment - Turkish coffee During this meal, my kind dinner companions taught me plenty about homemade grape leaves (they're usually less tightly/expertly wrapped but equally as filled with love), how to make Kibbeh (it's hard than it looks), and the art of reading Turkish coffee grounds. For the last, I think we saw a tiger, though I still am not sure what that means. A task for next time perhaps. Looking forward to next time! read more

Exception Authentic food -service was lovely, elegant atmosphere. The wait staff were welcoming and warm run don't walk. This place is worth a trip from anywhere. read more

I lived in the ME for 20+ years - this is excellent Lebanese food - shish tawouk was moist and juicy and the toum was delicious! Fattoush was also good. read more

When visiting Boston my friend told me this had the best Lebanese food. She wasn't lying it was YUM. I loved all the appetizers the most the tabouleh fattoush. The batata hara. The fries cheeze appetizers were soooo good ! The hummus was done just right ! The main dishes were yum as well. I particularly liked the rice. It is a cozy restaurant with good food. I was a bit dissapointed with the state of the restroom tho. But overall loved the food would come back for all the appetizers! So yum :) Good casual Lebanese spot. Ps was so hungry couldn't take photos. read more

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The food here is always so good! They have a great selection, especially of appetizers. The service is great, everyone is very nice! Kid friendly as well! Definitely worth a visit - one of the best middle eastern restaurants in the Boston area! read more

Great atmosphere, decent menu, great service, despite being short-staffed. Nice portions, tasty snd beautiful food. Always happy we came! read more

Al Wadi - Lots of stuff - Lebanese Near Me - West Roxbury, Massachusetts

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Came here to rave about not just the hummus again, but the halibut and the pumpkin kibbe as well- both are huuuuge portions that will give you leftovers (and a salad and side comes with it to boot), and completely flavorful and delicious. The perfectly-cooked halibut was covered in caramelized onions, various nuts (pistachios and cashews mostly), and a lick-your-plate-yummy tahini sauce to smother the fish and the spiced rice it came with. The kibbe was stuffed with spinach and chickpeas and topped with those same onions, complimented perfectly by the mdaradara underneath. I'll definitely be ordering these again- both were so full of flavor and satisfying, filling, and even- gasp!- technically healthyish? Worth every penny (if you want inexpensive, try their wraps instead). read more

Stopped in by chance with my parents on a Thursday night, and we were blown away! Great service, cozy and beautifully decorated interior, and the food was amazing. Everything exceeded my expectations- the fattoush with chicken was so flavorful, and the cauliflower was out of this world. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Absolutely wonderful. The leftovers were just as good the next day. Will definitely put Al Wadi on my favorite list.

I met friend for dinner here. The food is fantastic.. I knew what I wanted before I arrived! The pumpkin Kibbe is my favorite dish. Their hummus is the best. Wine list features Lebanese whites and reds. And the atmosphere is perfect for conversation. No TV's in your face. It's peacefully quiet! Service is attentive. This is perfect place to stop and get out of VFW Parkway traffic! read more

One of the nicest dinners I've had in a while! This is a lovely restaurant right off the VFW Parkway. They take reservations and also have a parking lot, which was great. Inside it's spacious yet intimate, and the decor is simple and elegant. The people and service were welcoming and wonderful. Every dish we ordered tasted like home, was generously portioned, and just so yummy. We started off with the Al Wadi sampler, which offered delicious bites of different apps. Highlights included the baba ghanoush, kibbeh, hummus, grape leaves and herbed cheese sticks. The labneh was also amazing. For my entree I got the shrimp kebabs, and they were perfectly cooked. They came with a mound of rice pilaf plus a tasty fatoush salad that had one of the best dressings I've had in a while -- so fresh and crisp! For dessert we split the knefeh, which is breaded cheese served with rosewater syrup and fresh fruit. It was just the right amount of sweet to end the meal. We will definitely be returning! read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing everything. The ambiance was very elegant and not too crowded when I went with some friends. I can't stop thinking about their food and how authentic it tased-- something my mom would make. I can't wait to go back! read more

Al Wadi is a nice family style Lebanese restaurant. They have friendly staff, good food and service. It's a small restaurant with a cozy ambiance and plenty of parking. read more

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We had a GREAT meal at Al Wadi. I'm shocked this place isn't packed all the time! We ordered a bunch of apps, all of which were delicious. I loved that we all got to have a couple bites of each delicious thing. Then we split the lamb chop entree and the chicken kabob - both also outstanding. Pita was delicious and fluffy. I had the juniper cocktail (yum), my husband had a very good Lebanese cab and my teens had the mint lemonade, which they said was the best they ever had. Highly recommend. We'll be back! read more

We made reservations for Valentine's Day. Finding a parking spot was tough. The parking lot next to the restaurant was practically empty. The manager informed me that i would run the risk of getting my car towed. So we went back and parked across the street. The ambiance of the restaurant was A+. The decor for Valentine's Day was nice, the music made the place lively, the belly dancing was fun, the musician played a variety of songs on his saxophone and flute and it made for a great evening. We ordered tamarind fizz and re-fashioned. Tamarind fizz was watered down with mild flavor. Re-fashioned was good. Pita bread for the table came with a tasteless, oily dip. We ordered falafel and vegetarian grape leaves. Falafel lacked flavor and seasoning. Grape leaves were good. For our main course, we ordered a side of tabouli and mixed grill platter. Both were okay but mild on seasoning. Food was unfortunately nothing to rave about. The staff was friendly and attentive but the food itself was okay. There are far better choices for Lebanese food. read more

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Food was delicious, live music was great, talented belly dancer with a good sense of humor interacting with the patrons. However, the staff overcharges for food. I checked my receipt and noticed an item was an extra couple of dollars compared to the menu prices. This did not include tax or tip as they were separate line items. Check your receipts, or risk being ripped off! read more

Drive by this place all the time and finally thought to check it out. Restaurant is nicely decorated. They have vegetarian friendly options and a nice wine list! Vegetarian mezze - nice assortment and enjoyed all the items but, expected hummus to be a little better for a lebanese place. It was nothing special. Lentil soup - tastey but I needed hot sauce. The hot sauce wasn't my favorite so I ate the soup without it. It had a odd taste to it and I didn't want to ruin the soup. Arnabeet mekleh - loved this dish! Who knew cauliflower could taste so goodz Chicken shish taouk - I thought this could have been made a little more flavorful. The sauce it was served with helped provide more flavor. It was so garlicy though I couldn't use too much of it. My sister and I shared this dish and the chef was nice enough to split it for us on two dishes. Lamb chops and lamb kebab - others in my party ordered this and loved it! All entrees are served with a salad which was very yummy. The dressing reminded me of a indian style salad. These aren't the best pictures as I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures before we started eating :) read more

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One thing I stress the most when going out to eat is finding parking. But ayeee this place has a private lot! I swear I drove by this place hundreds of times and every single time I said I'll have to try this place. Thanks to groupon, I was able to check this place out with the baes. We didn't know what to expect, first time to Al wadi. The decor is comfortable and very interesting. The groupon was a steal! For the four of us, we were able to get 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts! We each ordered different things to share. I really like the quail appetizer and the Mediterranean salad. The lamb chop entree I ordered came with cinnamon rice. I wasn't a fan of the cinnamon rice but the rest of us finished it lol.. Food and service were both excellent! You start your meal with an excellent mediteranean salad. Definitely one of the best salads I have had in a long time. Also cannot go wrong with Crème brûlée. Give this place a try! A hidden gem indeed! read more

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Have always loved Al Wadi....However, last week it was a big disappointment. Ordered the lamb chops at $38 and got 4 - yes, just 4 - of the fattiest lamb chops I've ever seen in a restaurant. Also ordered the french fries as a side because they are so good, right! But as soon as they came, I saw that they were the regular, cheap fries you get in any hot dog stand. When I asked the server, I was told the produce order had not arrived. I think by now, they know that people like their fries and I should have been told they were not available - especially since I ordered them in addition to the rice that came with the fatty lamb chops. As an addition, the soup, although delicious, was merely warm when it was served. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. When I crave lamb chops the next time, I'll go to Kouzina in Peabody, where they are $28 and you are served 6 or 8 (I forget exactly, but a good amount), and not fatty!!!!! Tabouli out of this world, as usual...... read more

Very good Lebanese restaurant with fantastic food and quality is above great. Wait staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely wonderful dinner destination. read more

This restaurant has lovely service staff who are friendly and helpful, but they don't hurry you to finish so you can really enjoy your meal and your conversation. The food is Lebanese/Middle eastern and is delicious. Portions were generous. We had the hummus appetizer (creamy with a splash of olive oil, and served with warm pita) and I had ground lamb skewers with rice pilaf and a lovely salad. Dessert was creme brulee and expresso. There is a large wine/beer/hard cider list including many wines from Lebanon, which I look forward to trying next time we visit. This restaurant is a keeper, somewhere we will definately go again. read more

We were in the mood for something a little different and decided to give this place a try on a recent weekend night. Decor/ambiance of the restaurant is best described as "casual elegant" with ethnic gold hues and candlelight in the open dining room. Per our usual, we couldn't help it and ordered up a storm. From our spread, we tried: - Arnabeet Mekleh - By far, the very best dish we tried that night. So flavorful! I don't know what they did to the cauliflower but it's got to be the best darn tasting cauliflower I've ever tried at a restaurant. It's a must order. 5/5 - Tabouli - Freshly made to order. Didn't have any complaints on our end. It's just about what you would expect from Tabouli no matter where you get it from. - Mixed grilled platter - All the meat were really overcooked so it was a bit of a let down because of that. Tip: If you do order this dish, make sure you let them know that you don't want them to overcook it. - Vegetarian Moussaka - I was so happy to see this on the menu since moussaka is usually made with meat but sadly, it was just "okay" so I also felt a little let down. Overall, we did have a relaxing night during our visit and I would probably rate this more along the lines of a 3.5. It was comfortable, and our bartender/server was a sweetheart She was helpful, attentive and friendly. The only thing that would've made it even more enjoyable was if our entrees were prepared a bit better. If we go next time, maybe we'll give it another try and order different entrees? read more

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Great food, great prices, nice people, entertainment on Saturday nights, what more what more could you want?

The food was bad we found plastic inside the meat and the service was horrible.I don't recommend that you or your family come and visit Al wadi unless you want to wake up with food poisoning read more