Surprised by all the great reviews. I never like to write a bad review for a small business but I…read morewas so disappointed with our visit. It was our 1st time and I had high hopes because of all the wonderful Yelp reviews. We had the Mezze plate and the Small Lamb Kebab plate. The Mezze was fine but the cheap lettuce and carrot salad put me off. My friend order the Small Lamb Kebab for $16.99. The 1 kebab stick was a joke. 4 pieces of toddler size lamb and a few small onions. I should have taken a picture because they were teeny tiny. Combined, the amount of meat on that plate was like 1/2 a pack of cards. There was also rice, salad and pickled cabbage. Needless to say my friend left still hungry. The owners definitely need to do better with their portion size if they are going to charge so much. We were the only customers in there and it was lunchtime on a Saturday. We will not be returning. Do not recommend.

Not many people inside on a Friday, however the food was great! It was flavorful and meat was…read morejuicy. The rice seemed a little underdone but that's not an issue really. I was thrilled to have a bunch of sauce options for free. The service was okay. Order then get your food. They do not check on you after at all

The food was fabulous as was the service…read more Before I talk about the food, I want to highlight how much I appreciate the owner's attention to my allergies which are many and severe. Mendonca listened closely and helped choose a delicious dish I could enjoy without concern. As for my dinner, I had the lamb meat balls with vegetables which was so flavorful and the spices were different than anything I had had before. My friend had the make your own bowl with the lamb balls, pita, carrots and raisin salad and hot Zhoug sauce. The ambiance was good too. The smells were so enticing, the staff attentive and all the diners were engrossed in the own conversation. It was cozy in the best way. I'll be going back soon!

Stopped in for lunch, service was quick and restaurant looked nice and clean. I got the cauliflower…read moreshawarma - it was good, may add a few extra topping next time but overall would come back

This is mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in Wellesley Center…read more Plenty of parking. Also note that this place is first come first serve, No reservations! The service was excellent, waitstaff would check periodically to make sure everything was okay! We order pretty much all appetizers and that was enough to fill our palate and did not even have to order entrees. The apps were like regular meals! The food was delicious and filling! We had Hummus, Tzatziki ,Calarmari, lamb beyti & chicken kebabs , steamed mussels and chopped salad with shrimp! The home made Pita was nice and warm and cut so you can dip it into the hummus and Tzatziki. We also used the pita to dip into the Mussels sauce too! Everything was cooked to perfection! Prices were very reasonable $$ We would definite come again! You should also try theie other restaurant in Waltham & Needham, they are also very good!

Been here many times and they never disappoint. The dips, the short ribs, the schnitzel and the…read moredrinks are all to die for. Love the cool atmosphere and hospitality too

This is what you call a " gem in the hole" kinda place. Food was absolutely delicious and freshly…read moremade. The best option for easy Mediterranean takeout!

Flavors are great, but... Portions are small for the $$…read more Bowls are really small for the money, and they're not as advertised: So here's the problem: "Falafel Hummus bowl: 15.00 Homemade falafel cooked to order ((served with pickles and Moroccan salad)) over homemade hummus and fresh pita. Vegetarian. Vegan." The food described in the parentheses--was not included. The bowl was basically like a side dish, Not a complete meal. Not sure how these guys are keeping such a hi rating.

Cafe Mangal is a gem. I've been going there for decades and they are consistently great. Try some…read moreof their dishes that are new to you. I particularly like their salad. in addition to the high quality of their delicious, healthy food, the proprietors are delightful.

Absolutely amazing! If you were visiting family in Turkey and you went to visit that Auntie, this…read moreis what you would get. Mushroom soup was amazing, humus was amazing. Wife has the Nicoisse salad, amazing. MIL has the Mozzarella salad, laughing at how she chased the good bits around the plate. Can't remember what the name of what I had was, began with an "L". Truly a happy food snob. Turkish coffee and baklava for closers. Staff is amazing. I get how it might not be posh enough for those used to LA chic. We live about 4 hours up into Maine and I told my wife that if it involved eating here, I would drive her down twice a month. Places like this are the ONLY reason I would consider urban living. Just for a moment. Traffic is wild here. Looking forward to the next trip to Boston. çok teşekkür ederim.

We have been coming here for years, and still enjoy it. They were not terribly busy so ambiance was…read moredecent with little noise. I had the Beef Shawarma, and mostly liked it - though the Sumac sprinkled on top was not optimal for me. Still enjoyed the dish nonetheless and it made good leftovers the next day. Spouse had mixed grill and the filet and chicken in it were just wonderful. We had started with Fatoush salad which is a favorite of mine, along with hummus. I don't find the hummus particularly interesting, but it still complemented other dishes fine. I had a mocktail to start with passionfruit and mango - it was really great. So many mocktails out there are too sweet and not creative. This was a notable exception. Service was great and they sent us home with lots of bread to go with our leftovers. I am looking forward to our next visit. Maybe I will finally get around to trying the stroganoff!

We love going to El Basha. Tonight Rebecca was our server and she elevated what is an already great…read moreexperience. Our food was, as always, delicious. She is friendly, attentive, and made for a really nice evening out. Thank you El Basha for another wonderful dining experience.

Love the options and the quality was quite good. Very busy at lunchtime but the line moved along…read more Very little seating which was an issue for us but I would definitely use for pickup. I had a standard Greek salad with no modifications and it was really good. Others more custom dishes. I'd return.

Got here at 8:05 gave them my name for a pick up order. Waited 15, asked one of the employees what…read morewas up, she gave me a note that they needed to make some of the ingredients and it would be another 15 to 20. I went to pick up my mother in law, came back and they still hadn't even started.

I went in for the first time & I thought it was a bigger store with a luncheonette…read more It was a small store with a lot of my foods from my family's heritage. There were 2 nice older gentlemen who made contact with me in regards to what I was looking for. I bought some Syrian bread known for Pita Bread what Americans may call it. Went home I took out a loaf from the package & enjoyed it. I may just go back again, love the Bread, has a nice taste compared to the Store brands. I will be back soon. elizabeth M.

great service. amazing food. owner is very friendly and everything that needs to be kept cold was…read morecold.