Today was my husband and I's first time here, found it actually on our way to a different…read moreMediterranean spot, as they say it was meant to be lol. The food was absolutely delicious and it's super cute inside for a take out. Just a couple of tables but we lucked out and got 1 of them. Although it's a bit pricey, hubby & I both agreed it was worth it. We found our portions were generous, fresh & hot. The 2 employees there were very nice. Definitely recommend checking Sufra out!

The Chicken Shwarma wraps are amazing, we would definitely come back for lunch. Quick and easy as…read morewell.

An excellent choice for a cheap, filling meal -- it came out to $30 including tax and tip for a…read morefalafel and kushari. Both were nicely filling and reasonably tasty. The eat in space is nice, but unfortunately the paper plates could not really stand up to the kushari and disintegrated. Not a destination, but I'm sure a great spot for the local collage students.

Well-seasoned and open really late! They have busy phones and have just one or two chefs, owner is…read morepassionate and goodhearted. I don't ever see him unhappy but he and his crew work really hard to deliver delicious food to customers. Kushari grain salad has a lot of textures going on, personally I'd leave out the rice. No bathroom and there's very limited table seating. Order to-go... the food stays warm even after taking the train

I had a reservation here and when I arrived there would be a short wait for inside or outside…read more(which was kind of cool that night) or immidately at the bar. Okay, for a solo adventure I chose the bar and yes, they took me to a seat there. Looking at the menu I knew it was tapas style going in but before I could really start looking at anything the bar tender said, "or, there's a chef tasting." Okay, stop there, let's just do that and add the meat and fish option. To start was the Strawberry Fattoush - Little Gems, Cucumber, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Pita Chips, Sumac - amazing. Next was the Warm Buttered Hummus - Basturma, Tomato, Black Olive. Still doing great! Then the Fried Mussels - Hot Peppers, Turkish Almond Tarator Sauce. Can't say I have ever had those before! The Spinach Falafel - Tahini, Beet Tzatziki, Pickles was next. Though you could roll it up, eating it that way was pointless. Back to the knife and fork. After that was the Grilled Asparagus - Sorrel Aioli, Puffed Black Rice, Bergamot Honey. Probably the most familiar looking dish of the night. Then the Sultan's Delight - Tamarind Beef, Smoky Eggplant Purée, Basil. Aamazing! Still going after that was the Swordfish - Nettle Freekah, Red Pepper Tahini, Buttermilk Fried Fiddle Heads. Then finally the Turkish-Style Profiteroles - Brown Butter Crème, Sesame Caramel Cashews, Halva with something else on the side. All of this with a Shepherds Pilsner which I believe is my first brew from Palestine. Who knew that was possible? Needless to say, the meal was quite an adventure. Definitely worth it. All amazing as was the service at the bar!

Oh, Oleana! Tucked…read moreaway in Cambridge, Oleana is a cozy Mediterranean restaurant serving small plates. My partner and I managed to snag a last-minute reservation on a Tuesday night, and even at 9 p.m. the restaurant was still lively. Between the beautiful decor and warm atmosphere, it made for a great date night spot, though it was admittedly a bit dim (apologies in advance for the photo quality!) Between the two of us, we ended up ordering quite a few dishes: Whipped Feta (4/5): This was good, though I was hoping for a stronger roasted pepper flavor. Nothing wrong with it, but it didn't quite stand out. Interestingly, we overheard the table next to us mention the same thing, so maybe this one's a bit hit or miss. Spinach Falafel (4/5): Another solid dish. It was bright, colorful, and fresh, though a little messy to eat. Our waiter rather bluntly told us to "just wrap it and bite," which caught us a little off guard, but it was good nonetheless. Fatteh (4.5/5): Our favorite appetizer of the night. The creamy roasted cauliflower paired so well with the crispy pita, and I especially loved the sweetness the onions brought to the dish. Sultan's Delight (5/5): As everyone else says, this is the one to order. The beef was incredibly tender and rich. In hindsight, I almost wish we'd had the potatoes from the Adana Kebab to eat alongside it because they would've been the perfect accompaniment. Vermont Quail Kebab (5/5): Tied with the Sultan's Delight as our favorite entrée. The quail was juicy, well-spiced, and surprisingly easy to eat. I'd absolutely order this again. Adana Kebab (4/5): By this point, I think we were simply getting full. The kebab itself was good, but not nearly as memorable as the other meat dishes. Ironically, the potatoes and peppers that came with it might have been my favorite part--they would've paired perfectly with the Sultan's Delight. Baked Alaska (4.5/5): Delicious. The toasted meringue paired wonderfully with the coconut ice cream, though we were a little mixed on the passionfruit caramel, which came across slightly burnt and more acidic than expected. After a while the meringue did become quite sweet, so we ended up pairing some with the Muhallebi. Dark Chocolate Muhallebi (3.5/5): Yes...we ordered two desserts. I was mostly drawn in by the kaymak ice cream, but the Muhallebi itself was almost completely unsweetened. I'm usually all for desserts that aren't overly sweet, but this one leaned more savory than I expected. We actually ended up adding some leftover meringue from the Baked Alaska to balance it out. Looking back, given both our appetites (and our wallets), I think we would've been perfectly happy just ordering the Baked Alaska. Overall, Oleana was a lovely spot for a date night. While it didn't quite live up to the lofty expectations I'd built up from all the praise, we still had a really enjoyable meal. Our main waiter was kind, and I appreciated that the dishes came out in rounds, giving us plenty of time to eat and chat. The meat dishes were definitely the highlights for us, but overall there's a lot to like here.

Just Excellent! Simple, no frills restaurant with comfortable atmosphere, friendly, hard-working…read morestaff and very authentic, delicious food. I've been going to this restaurant for years. It has only improved and the recent changes to menu and decor are even better. Thanks for being a true neighborhood staple. Keep up the great work!

The guy behind the counter but once going in the place is a bit run down. I could tell it seem…read morebetter days and would be helpful if they patched up the bottom drywall and fixed some of the flooring. But the main part: the food. I ordered the mixed Shawarma, which is lamb and veef inside. The meat wasn't juicy or flavorful enough, though there were spices that were added to it. Then the spice themselves didn't complement. The shawarma is well as I wanted it to. I like my pita to be extra crispy so it was a bit pale in comparison. And the first photo I took was at the end, which all I got was a big bite of pita rolled up. I take decently big bites too, so it was surprising I didn't bite into anything else. Their garlic sauce very good so that I'd recommend but the other items on the menu, aside from a salad, dish or plates, seem to Americanized.

Literally the best lamb shawarma I've EVER had hands down…read moreThe staff are super friendly and helpful The store is clean and beautiful :)

What a delightful bakery and cafe! We showed up on a holiday 1pm, and it was bumpin'!…read more Lucked out with street-side parking after circling for 5min. Ordered and got a table within 10min, as there was a good flow to the customers. Food tasted fresh and delicious, with an abundance of options! Ambiance is definitely a hustle. No laptops out. Mindful customers, but we definitely felt rushed to give the standing customers a place to sit. Can't wait to return for more quick bites!

After seeing this place on social, we were lucky to grab a reservation on a Tues night at 5:30. We…read moregot seated right at our reservation time. All street parking and we had to circle around to find a spot so plan ahead. We got a red wine and the flawless victory cocktail. I got to try a couple wines before committing to a glass. My partner loved his cocktail. Super well balanced and really unique combo of flavors. Both drinks paired well with all our food too. Zucchini pancakes (2/5) - the only miss. The pancakes were not crispy at all and ate very mushy. The carrot curry was delish but all the flavors together with the raita didn't really do it for me. White bean hummus (4/5) - amazing flavor and the little sesame ring it comes with was yummy. The texture of the hummus could have been smoother though. Sugar snaps (5/5) - perfect sweet and salty balance and really great texture from the quinoa. Good creaminess too. Octopus souvlaki (5/5) - well charred octopus and tender. The flavors were rich in flavor. Yellow split pea was a nice creamy base. Revani snack cake (5/5) - we almost didn't get dessert but glad we did! It a citrus pound cake with a pineapple glaze and a spiced macadamia crunchy topping. Served chilled. Very yummy and not too heavy. Overall very happy we tried this place. It's pricey for what you get but nice for a special occasion.

Wow! flavors like these will make your mouth happy! Every dish was unique, creative, and packed…read morewith flavor. It's easy to see why reservations are so hard to get. The menu changes often, which makes me wish I lived closer so I could visit regularly. We ordered quite a few dishes, and the portions were perfect for sharing. The fresh bread was an amazing start to the meal, and the sugar snap peas were a standout. Since the menu is always evolving, my recommendation is to ask your server what the chef is most excited about and order it. You really can't go wrong. This was a memorable dining experience, and I hope my next visit won't be too far away.

The food at Black Seed is fresh, delicious, and is ready quickly via an easy pager system. Service…read moreis efficient and polite. The ambiance is pretty spare, but if you sit by the window you'll have the benefit of a view of the Common. We love to stop by before a theatre performance and usually allow a good hour to dine in before heading to our entertainment. Bon appétit!

Old Stinky yearning for a wicked good burger today. Remember seeing on Yelp that this place had…read morewicked pissah ones, so let's give it a whirl and see what happens. So punched one up with Uber Eats. Arrived with a nice big order of very tasty fries and a large thick burger of wicked good quality. All wicked tasty! Burger was so large, Stinky could not finish it. The Baklava for dessert was really wicked pissah yummy! Wish I had gotten two! Wish everything had arrived sooner and hotter, but not the restaurant's fault. One always takes a chance with a delivery service.