The chicken is worth the visit and half a chicken and side was plenty for me and my partner. We got…read morethe piri piri chicken and it was very tender and the sauce was flavorful, but not spicy or flame grilled like other places. The shoestring fries that came with it were really good. The miss for us was the roasted mushrooms which were overcooked and weirdly too sweet. Maybe better paired with a more neutral dish. Our server was attentive and the ambiance was lovely, as we were able to sit outside on a nice day - the patio is sort of tucked away so it's pretty quiet. Would return to try the other chicken dishes.

First of all, service was amazing, from the host to our server to another girl that was walking…read morearound and helping out when it was busy! We got the peri peri half chicken but were intrigued by the dijon truffle so that girl was kind enough to give us a side of it to try out and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist with crispy skin and the shoestring fries were perfectly cooked. We also ordered the steak frites which was paired with perfectly pickled onions and a small side of arugula. While it was good, it was very heavy. We also got the chicken drippings which was so cozy and served with bread. We ordered the squid appetizer but it might have been forgotten so it didn't come out with our food and we had to remind our server who apologized multiple times throughout the rest of the meal. We sat outside since the weather was nice and it was well spaced and didn't feel crowded but the inside looked super cute too!

Stopped in this afternoon for a quick lunch during a break at work. I was pretty torn on what to…read moreget and ended up copying the woman ordering in front of me and going with the "Guacamole Greens." The salad was super well balanced and bright. I loved how much lime juice was in it. My only qualm is that I wish it was chopped and mixed a little more thoroughly. Some pieces of avocado and chips were huge compared to the rest of the bowl. The store itself was one of the better sweet greens I've been in. Clean and surprisingly not chaotic for a 1 pm lunch. There was limited seating, however.

The salads and bowls are genuinely excellent here. Tons of flavor and crisp fresh food…read more The portion size was small. The price was huge. Ordered via GH and the service was quite speedy with good updates at regular intervals.

Amazing. Best spaghetti frutti di mare I've had in Boston! Go!…read more Oh, Really nice owners too!

parking is street…read more booked a table for saturday lunch the night before. credit card is charged $25 to hold and they'll take it off your bill. we ordered the soup of the day, chicken and vegetables, caprese, the trio ravioli, seafood pasta, and a couple of cappuccino. soup was nice, was accompanied with bread. very comforting bowl of soup. seasoning come through each bite. the more i ate it, the more i realized it was just a little bit on the salty side for me. caprese was very fresh, all the ingredients were really fresh. the mozzarella is the denser type. my ravioli plate was great. a good size, you can taste the freshness of the ravioli dough. my favorite was the cheese. there were corners of the ravioli that were a bit al dente. the seafood pasta was not at its best. the seafood served was fishy, not fresh. when the plate was brought out you could smell the unsavory fishiness. i personally wouldn't have serve the seafood at home if it gotten to that stage. for dessert we got the crème brûlée and mango panna cotta. we loved the crème brûlée. the shell was nice and hard, flavor was good. the panna cotta was a bit dense for our own personal liking. i got one cappuccino at the start of the meals and a second one during dessert. second one was a lot stronger than the first. both were good. the restaurant should update their menu to reflect the correct pricing. menu shows $3 and was charged $4.95, doesn't leave a good taste when that happens. for carry out, we ordered the chicken pesto and italian sandwich, both very good. all the ingredients were flavorful and really fresh. the rosemary they include on each sandwich is a really nice touch. it's actually a fresh (not dried) cut of a rosemary branch. i took it and infused it with olive oil at home to accompany the sandwich. happy to return and try other dishes.

Naya is one of the better "slop bowls" out here in Boston. I like the middle eastern twist they…read morehave, really makes it seem more authentic. I love adding all the different dips to my bowls. Sometimes they have great bogo deals on Uber Eats which is great for someone who needs convenience during my busy work day.

Came here for a quick meal pickup before heading to the movies…read more I got the chicken shawarma rice bowl and the hubs got the chicken wrap. I got almost all toppings- lettuce, cucumber, onions, pickled radish, tzatziki sauce and the lemon tahini sauce. It was filling but I think the rice was a bit greasy for me. I prefer it to be plain and not with any oil added at all. Service was quick and friendly. The space is really nice clean, large and with seating on the sides. Parking is free at the garages in the Arsenal yards mall garage so that is very convenient. Overall good for a quick meal!

36 of us just ate here! Sooo good! The rolls are amazing! The salad was so good! And the pizza was…read morethe Best! Even tried the Gluten Friendly meat lovers pizza and it was the best I ever had! Highly recommend!

Let me preface by saying, the bar staff were great! Visited in the evening and we had excellent…read moreservice. Excellent! On to the food. We won't be back. Both of us got combo platters with, between us, had a variation of wings, ribs, pulled pork, cole slaw, mashed potatoes and fries. I am guessing this restaurant is trying to make things "their own" by going an non-traditional route with some things and I'm usually fine with that - if I know it in advance. Cole slaw, while it had good flavor, was very heavy on the mayo and contained very large pieces of onion which is not common. I know far too many that don't like onions and this would have been an unpleasant surprise. The mashed had a good flavor as well (but woah, a TINY side that was the same portion as the cole slaw) but it had a spice to it in there - no clue what it was but, again, would have been a huge no to folks like my mother, my kids, etc. Onto the meats. They were OK but so dry if you don't opt to add in some of the sauces. The sauce offerings seemed a little different to us so we went with the "Classic BBQ" and frankly, we both hated it. It seems to have a "Hunts tomato sauce" base. That's exactly what it tasted like. Hunts tomato sauce. I wish I knew it was a tomato sauce base (or tasted like it) because it's very thin and heavy on the tomato flavor. Since we didn't like the sauce, our meats were SO dry b/c they had no sauce on them. Anywho - someone next to us ordered a sirloin, I believe, it looked great. Maybe we just went for the wrong thing. But I could not get that BBQ taste out of my mouth all night. Two 2 meat combos (with $1 upcharge for ribs), one appetizer (queso), a diet soda and 2 Bud Lights ($10 ea!) came to just over $90 before gratuity. We came here while crushing some time while our older son was at an activity and we have to repeat this in a couple of weeks. We will not be back here... we'll have to find another place to spend some time and have dinner. Again, service was TOP NOTCH - no complaints about service. But the food left a lot to be desired. We had higher expectations for sure.

Oh, Greenhouse, how I love you so…read more This is THE neighborhood spot, some of the best pizza in the A/B area, truly. Not only is the pizza amazing but all of the other dishes (especially the pasta and risotto ones) are spectacular. The prices are fair given the portion sizes you get. However, the staff really sets them apart. They are SO kind, and remember my name everytime. There are some tables, but mainly a takeout restaurant! I recommend this restaurant to literally every person I know, and will continue to come back even after I move away!

Didn't get a chance to eat in person, but from what I've tried through delivery, this place is very…read moresolid. Would definitely order from again or stop by in person. Tried over the week: Chicken Rosa with whole wheat radiatori (my favorite) Chicken ziti brocolli Alfredo penne (great) Turkey sub (very good)

Ambience: small little cafe tucked in the middle of Allston that wouldn't look all that special if…read morenot for the line outside. Not somewhere I would necessarily go for "vibes" but that just shows that the food speaks for itself Food: if I had to describe cafe weekend in a sentence, it's basically "a Korean's take on an American cafe". There's a subtle touch of Korean flavor and aesthetic in each item, like how the desserts aren't too overpoweringly saccharine and the Drop the Egg brioche sandwich has that mix savory/sweet that Koreans love. I personally loooved the very berry mascarpone French toast, and I'm not even a dessert person! Nothing was too oily or under seasoned. The food is definitely the highlight of this place! Service: The waitress checked on us a couple times to make sure things were running smoothly and she made great food recommendations which I loved.

Such a cute brunch place. Plus the food & drinks were good!…read more Ordered the shakshouka -- had the right amount of spiciness, and lots of tomatoes. A bit more on the watery end, but I still enjoyed it (this might be more of a preference thing). Good portions (I was definitely full, and my friend couldn't even finish her omelette lol). Also ordered the weekend latte -- it felt too creamy, milky, and "specialty" to be a proper coffee drink (ended up needing to buy Starbucks later on in the day), but still very yummy (so it's more of a fun drink). Heard the matcha was too sweet btw. ~$30pp, so it's a bit steeper for a brunch place, but def worth it.

I have been to this place now a few times and I have to say that it is a wonderful business! I…read morereally enjoy the Turkish dumplings (manti), the kunefe and the baklava. However I wish you got more baklava for the money!

Ordered through uber eats on a cold Sunday night - and pleasantly surprised with the food - both…read morequality and quantity! The combo kebab platter was very good - juicy kebabs, balanced flavors, and very fresh salad to go with it. I also got a chicken soup (not pictured) that came with bread - very hearty and warming on a cold evening. The rice pudding came as a complimentary item and was delicious - not too sweet, with a puddingy jello-like flavor. The only thing I could have used was some sort of sauce for the kebabs (a chutney or something). I've had the lahmacun before and it's also very good and flavorful. I'll be ordering again the next time I'm in town!

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. The food is always very good,…read more drinks are great, and outdoor seating is a great experience in the summer. I'd recommend the Nashville buns, burger, any of the fries, specifically. Also, the sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream is one of the best tasting desserts I've ever had.

Brighten bodega is always a lively spot for great food and cocktails. The service is beyond…read morepersonable and it's the best place for celebrations, and date nights. The small plates are fantastic and the mains don't disappoint.

I literally drove downtown in the rain, and it was indeed…read morearound 9:30 on a Tuesday night. (but I'm sure the record shops were closed, if there are even any still open these days) however that may be why the food was terrible so YMMV. I should have known better seeing that they did not sell shawarma that it was going to be a disappointing experience. I ordered the mix plate - around $22 total. The gyro meat was so dry that when reheated, took on a crunchy texture. The chicken did not please. it was lacking in flavor. The rice seemed to be basic white rice, which surprised me because most mediterranean/arabic restaurants have really great tasty rice. the bread that came with the meal was pretty good, but with the other elements of the meal being subpar, it was not enjoyable at all. The selection of drinks there is basic soda that's either high in sugar or high in caffeine, I suppose thats typical since many college students live in this area. I don't think I'll return. I finished maybe half of it, and reluctantly threw the rest away (I hate wasting food but this was not even food I would give to the homeless).

Ordered: Zaatar & Cheese Flatbread (~$8)…read more Aya's take: Being Lebanese myself, I love a good manousheh (aka flatbread) and didn't expect to see a place making them here in Boston. The Zaatar & Cheese Flatbread was made fresh. The zaatar was nicely spiced and slightly sweet which I'm not used to, the cheese they use is mozzarella which isn't traditional, and the dough is super thin crust which is also not traditional. Zaatar is typically earthy, nutty, and lemony from the oregano and sumac and the cheese should've been Akawi cheese. The dough should also be slightly thicker and fluffier. It would've been nice if they did the Zaatar on one side and the Cheese on the other side. We saw the table next to us get their's that way and I wish it was offered to us like that as that's my preferred option. Nonetheless, decent try and always happy to support an Arab business!