Pros: - pleasant, light-filled (full length glass on all sides of dining area) ambiance - outdoor seating, albeit on rather noisy intersection - pretty good service - grape leaves were very good - grilled meats were decently prepared, tender not dry/overcooked Cons: - grilled meats were underseasoned/bland, probably in accordance with local palates - parking is a nightmare, as one would expect for Mass Avenue; non-issue if you live nearby and walk or bike instead of driving - they give you GINORMOUS piles of rice with most dishes, literally 2-3 times what most places give you. This is great if you're a famished carb-fiend; for the rest of us, expect to take most of that rice home. - all the rice made me sleepy so I ordered black coffee which turned out to be horrible: just black water with barely any coffee flavor at all...beware! I've had better instant coffee than that. - both rice and meats were sorely lacking in oil and fat, again likely another reflection of local palates It wasn't the worst "mediterranean" food I've ever had, but hardly the best. Doubt I'll be coming back, especially given the horrendous parking situation. read more

Corner spot with 10 or so tables. The food is fresh and seasoned perfectly. We loved all the dishes we tried. Our server was kind and food was quick. The kebabs were tender and juicy. read more

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That's a great casual Mediterranean place with very friendly service . Hostess was very helpful helping us pick from menu favorites . We ordered a mixture of grilled platter with vegetarian platters. Menu has a a variety of vegetarian option. Very laid back ambiance , with a nice outside seating . read more

Mediterranean Grill - Eggplant dish - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Delicious food, great portions, excellent service and decent prices - the perfect combination for a 5 start experience. The menu is extensive and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We couldn't decide what meat platter to try so we went with the Mediterranean mix which gave an awesome variety - beef koobideg, barg and chicken. The staff was more than happy to bring more pita over as we had our meal, which was great. Looking forward to going back and trying more! read more

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First rate food, service, ambience and lovely owner/operators. We sat outside during a warm October and found the whole meal delightful. Echoes of elsewhere, which is what we were after. read more

Lot of talk. Reality is not as good as the reviews. Tasteless lamb dish. The rice was good. But for a $20 dish with no hummus nothing but the lamb and a little bit of its curry, not great. I've had better food at humbler locations. read more

my only gripe is the way i got charged. this koobideh was absolutely delicious and juicy. the rice was amazing, i love the dill and lima beans. the seating outside on a nice weather day was fun until the bees kept smelling my floral perfume lol. the ambiance inside is also nice so wasn't an issue to move inside. our server was very sweet and hospitable. my only thing is they need a koobideh combo plate on the menu, that's a staple at all the persian restaurants. since they don't have one here, she placed an order for one beef koobideh a la carte, one chicken, and the rice but the total was $24 instead of the $19 plate where you get two beef koobideh and that makes no sense because sirloin is more expensive than chicken. the plate also didn't come with a grilled tomato or lavash bread on the side. she was sweet in bringing sumac and butter and raw onion after i asked for sumac. but next time i need them not to overcharge for ordering it separate like that or get the koobideh beef plate and one a la carte chicken koobideh so that the value is worth the cost. read more

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Came here on a Sunday night at 6:30 and had a great meal. We were seated immediately and the service was attentive and quick. The outdoor seating looked nice and the indoor seating was nice and not cramped. The tadiq and various eggplant dishes were fantastic and flavorful. The saffron marinated chicken kebab was quite delicious. Definitely recommend if you're looking for Persian and Turkish food! read more

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Freshly prepared food and friendly service! I pooped in while walking to a friend's place and the shrimp kabob platter (subbed rice for tabbouleh) was great! Nice flavors and filling without being heavy. I'll definitely return & enjoy the patio again (visited in late May). read more

Mediterranean Grill - 34. Shrimp Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is a weekly go to for when we don't feel like cooking as we live right around the corner. Consistently good and quick-- serves its purpose well. No complaints. read more

I love this place. Excellent food and service. Ambiance of outdoor dining in the summer is great as well

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon for a quick dinner with some family. They were raving about this place so I just had to try it. We shared the Mediterranean plate which came with saffron rice, a skewer of chicken, beef strip and ground beef along with two fire roasted tomatoes. Our meal was accompanied with the homemade hummus, side of falafels, and what I might remember as 9. Shirazi 2. Kashk - O - Bademjaan. Having had dabbled in trying to make homemade hummus, theirs was well beyond what I have been able to accomplish. What seems so simple has such great depth in flavor and perfect for their pita. The 9. Shirazi and 2. Kashk - O - Bademjaan we're also perfect sides for the proteins, carbs and pita. I found the Shirazi to be an amalgamation of a Greek salad and pico de Gallo. For the Kashk - O - Bademjaan, from what I've had before, it was similar to another Greek dish, tzatziki being yogurt based and light. Out of the chicken, and both forms of steak, I enjoyed the Beef Koobideh Kabob my favorite however all were deliciously seasoned and tender. The most disappointing dish was the falafel as it was definitely on the drier side and more simply seasoned relying heavily on the garlic sauce on the side. Before leaving, we had two orders of the baklava which were about a square inch each. Which considering that it's soaked in honey, was enough for a single serving each. It was in between crunchy and soft while not being overwhelming in sweetness. I would have appreciated a bit more of a chew to it however. Overall, great food but very slow service. My friend told me their other visits were more efficient since someone else had been working at the time. Will definitely come again and get more of everything! read more

An okay local place to grab takeout, but definitely not worth going out of your way. Baba ganoush (7.99) was tasty enough, but not very smokey. However, the accompanying pita was hard and awful. Zereshk rice with chicken (19.99) had chicken that was way too salty, but the rice was nice and the sweetness contrasted well with the chicken. read more

Decent price for some great kebab, good portions, great rice & yogurt dip. Free side bread was cool too read more

Mediterranean Grill - 24. Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Wanted to try this place since we moved in the neighbourhood. And we loved it... the food was fabulous (best falafels ever) and the service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes from their menu... read more

FOOD 5/5 I was out on a walk and saw that they were open. I've been looking for a falafel joint near Davis since I just moved here. And I found it!! This is probably on par with my other falafel joints in the Bay Area and San Diego. Seasoning, texture, and sauce is on point. Also had the dolmas/ grape leaves which were pretty decent. It's not on par with my other dolmas joints though. SERVICE 5/5 Everything was provided for take out. AMBIANCE 5/5 Great authentic decor. PRICE 4/5 Slightly more expensive than my other falafel joints but it's worth it. read more

Mediterranean Grill - Falafel Balls - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Marvelous Mediterranean food!! We placed our order at the counter, and it was ready about 20 minutes later. Their location is great, and we waited on a rocking bench nearby in Trolley Square. When we took our food home, we found that it's a great portion for the price! The falafel salad was fresh and came with two dressings (I really liked the tahini one). Only two falafel balls though, so it was mostly salad (lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta). The falafel was really good - flavorful and not dry. The star of the meal was the Persian lamb shank! It's served with a dill lima bean rice and also came with thin bread. Tender, flavorful meat that fell off the bone! The lamb sauce is tomatoey and thick, which tasted great on the bread as well. I would get this again in a heartbeat. And the best part: we had enough leftovers to enjoy it again the next night! To top off our meal, we got the saffron rice pudding, which was a really nice take on a classic. Served cold, it was flavorful with a nice texture, topped with cinnamon and loaded with slivers of almonds. Would also get again! read more

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Falafel was great, Staff was very kind and friendly, vibe is good. Will come again soon ;)

The food is always delicious and I have ordered from them multiple times, but my latest order from them was problematic. I did not receive all the items that I had ordered and I can not contact the restaurant at all with the number provided. It goes to an answering machine. I will be seeking a refund even if I have to go to the restaurant physically read more

Simple, satisfying, and reliable, Mediterranean Grill stayed true to its roots in traditional Mediterranean cusine, delivering a healthy and delicious meal. My partner and I decided to try their chicken and beef barg kabobs, and were pleasantly surprised to recieve a free side of hummus and pita bread with our meal. (They were running a promotion at the time, not sure how often they do this.) We enjoyed everything, & will keep this place in mind for future meals when we need something quick, simple, yet relatively healthy. A great choice for those looking to shed unwanted pandemic pounds! read more

Mediterranean Grill - Beef Barg Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Excellent food!! Very friendly service. Highly recommend this restaurant! Servings are gigantic!

WOW!!! Bah Bah Bah! his is some of the best Iranian food in Boston. Their menu has so many amazing choices. We started with Kashk-o-bademjan and it was DELICIOUS, and served with fresh pita. For the main course I had chicken and beef soltani. I was blown away. It was served with a huge delicious portion of rice and grilled tomatos. The meat was cooked to absolute perfection. It was so tender and just tasted like heaven. I was able to take half of my plate home for a second meal. I cannot wait to come back here and try everything!!! Merci!! read more

Mediterranean Grill - 2. Kashk - O - Bademjaan - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I love the Persian food at this cute little place. My husband is Persian, and we've taken our in-laws here and they all rave about the food, with my brother-in-law calling the Gormeh sabzi (an herb, kidney bean and beef stew, which is kind of like the favorite dish of Iran) "heavenly." The tah dig/crispy rice served under the stew is the beloved bread tah dig, which means pieces of lavash are layered under the rice and crisp up with the rice, rather than rice alone. We've also loved the beef koodideh kabob and barg/marinated filet mignon and the juicy chicken kabob. Needless to say at any Persian restaurant, RICE IS QUEEN! And the rice here is excellent. They have traditional saffron rice but also the lesser seen on menus herb rice (sabzi polow) and zereshk polow (rice with tart berries almost like a cranberry - good with chicken). The sides we always order are the shallot yogurt to dip our bread and the eggplant sides, which are roasted l, mashed eggplant with garlic and tomato and drizzled with kashk/whey. I also love the spinach yogurt dip. Also the salad Shirazi which is tomatoes cukes and lemon with herbs. So refreshing and I also put a little on a little of my rice. They have beer and wine but also the best Persian tea which goes so well with the food or perhaps dessert? Baklava or Persian saffron ice cream. They have other middle eastern dishes on the menu too like hummus and falafel (because most Americans confuse Persian food, I think - hummus and falafel aren't Persian - but they look good!) There are just about eight tables with more outdoors in good weather and they seem to do a brisk to-go business. Not fancy by any means but so authentic and good! Why aren't you there now? read more

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We really liked the barg (tenderloin) kebob , it was tender and soft. Ash reshteh didn't taste like traditional ash but was Ok. Rice was a little dry. Staff did not speak Farsi but overall good experience! Liked the hot tea and baqlava for desert. read more

Mediterranean Grill - Delicious kebabs - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Love this place! Their kabob wraps & plates are great, and I love their beef kofte (I don't think they call it that on the menu). Always consistently delicious, always friendly, very affordable considering the amount of food you get. Also, try these two appetizer dips -- the borani is like a thick cold yogurt dip with sauteed spinach and garlic and it's delicious, as is the mirza ghasemi, which is like an eggplant tomato dip. Both so delicious! Highly recommend this spot! read more

I'm here at least a couple times a week! Terrific food! Great variety, great flavors, friendly staff. I'll be back! (Obviously) read more

First time visiting and it was great. We ordered the lamb kabob and chicken kabob. Both were juicy and tasty. Also ordered the falafel and hummus plate which was delicious. I appreciate the pita and a sauce that was sent as well. Not sure what the sauce is called but I wish there was more of it! Overall a yummy experience. read more

Really tasty gem in Boston area- I had salad with chicken- owner gave me grape leaves and hummus to try (my favorite)!

Amazing food. Great service. Falafel platter is delicious. Crunchy, spiced perfectly. New location but save great taste.

Ordered takeout. The shrimp kabob over white rice and grilled veggies was delicious. Also got a side of lentil soup. It was a generous portion and also very good. I will be ordering from here again. read more

Grew up in Los Angeles eating Persian food at least 3 times a month, and this place exceeds expectations with their generous portions. Beef koobideh is my all-time favorite: flavorful spiced ground beef. It is so good with the saffron rice. I really wish the Beef Shish Kabob on their takeout menu had a koobideh option instead of barg. I know barg is a more expensive cut of meat, but I just like the tenderness and flavor of koobideh (or it reminds me of all those nights eating at Darya and Javan as a kid). I end up getting a veggie skewer on the side so that I don't feel like I'm eating just rice and meat. FYI, it's not clear on the menu, but unless you order a plate that calls out multiple skewers, you will get two skewers of the same type. read more

So glad we finally tried this place! Really appreciate a restaurant where we don't both have to get the same vegetarian entree, Mediterranean Grill has a great selection and I'm looking forward to getting them again and trying more of the menu. We think they've become our new go to Mediterranean place. Did delivery through Grubhub and it was timely and easy. We've walked past before and I'd assumed it was more of a lunch place, definitely glad we didn't overlook them for dinner. Falafel wrap was really tasty, French fries & spinach pie sides were solid. Standouts in my opinion were the Loobia rice and Ash E Reshteh. I've not had a lot of Persian or Iranian food before, really enjoyed both of these and definitely excited to try more. read more

Mediterranean Grill - 29. Falafel Wrap, 67. French Fries and the Shrirazi Salad from the Loobia Rice (rice in other pic) - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We've been here for dinner a few times now, and as an Iranian-American I can say they have the best kabobs compared to any other restaurant in MA/RI area. I wasn't a fan of their rice, it needs more salt and butter, but overall the food is delicious. My favorite is their barg. I always get an extra skewer of barg with whatever else I order. Their prices are reasonable compared to other Persian restaurants in the area. I will say the mirzaghasemi could use a little less tomato paste, but that's a personal preference. Their dough is really thick and tasty too. Overall, definitely recommend! Loss of one star was for the rice and mirzaghasemi which are both a personal preference for me, and I have very high standards for Persian food definitely visit them and order some tasty kabobs read more

Mediterranean Grill - 41. Albaloo Rice with Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We've been big fans of Hossein's cooking for years. Mediterranean Grill is a gem of Persian food in the Boston/Cambridge area. They have the best Persian food and the best service in this area. I highly recommend the following: Appetizers: mast-o-moosier, homemade hummus, tadiq, kashk-o-bademjaan, their homemade bread is to die for. Entrees: kabab-eh joojeh, joojeh kubideh kabab, kabab - eh kubideh, kabab-eh chenjeh, chicken or beef soltani, baghali polo, zereshk polo, chicken wrap and a very delicious homemade falafel wrap with hot sauce (which may or may not be my favorite). You have to try their homemade doogh (yogurt and mint drink). Excellent food at very affordable prices! Highly recommend! read more

Mediterranean Grill is my favorite Persian/Iranian restaurant in Cambridge MA. This is probably the best Persian food I've ever had. The quality of their food is the best and the portions are very good. For the appetizer, let's start with Tadig with Gheimeh (hard rice with the stew on top) then add the Mast Moosir (yogurt mixed with shallots) and salad Shirazi to have an unforgettable experience of your life! Their signature dish, in my opinion, is Soltani, a Barg kabob ("fillet" unlike others) that melts in your mouth with a skewer of Koobideh (their beef kabob) that is unbelievable. If you are looking for delicious and authentic Persian food don't waste time and money just go there. I promise you won't regret it. read more

Very impressed with MG for many reasons. Healthy food is usually not part of our gastronomic milieu but my One and I decided to make an exception this time. We happened upon this spot after cruising in my whip searching for a healthy place to munch out. The staff was wicked attentive and cheerful and asked us where we'd like to sit. We opted for the Buckminster Fuller-type geodesic bubble tent as we both ain't never been in no bubble and thought it would be a good experience. It was actually quite nice. Spacious as we were the only ones and it was a nice sound barrier from the ever bustling Massachusetts Ave while providing a 360 view. To quote Seinfeld, "...you're outside but you're inside and you're inside but you're outside..." We ordered a Med Salad with a Barg Kabob and the Med Plate with falafel and spinach pie and hum with rice and Veggies and a Beef Kabob. It took a while for the food to appear but everything was cooked to order sans the pie and rice and everything was served fresh. Very healthy and a good portion of food and we crushed most everything, as usual. You can really tell when care is taken into your order as opposed to a place that just "serves food" simply to make a buck. I highly recommend this place as it is well above average and the staff seems to take pride in their establishment as I noticed them carefully packing the take-away orders and double-checking stuff and taking their time to ensure quality. Very impressed... read more

This is for delivery: don't ask, just order. Delicious, fresh, healthy (yup, possible). Just do it!

I never want to be the person to complain. But. My wife and I just ordered and not only did she receive the wrong order, there was plastic wrap in my salad. I actually tried calling to say something and they left my on hold for 10 minutes. I tried calling back but because they forgot about me, they never hung up the phone. read more

Mediterranean Grill - Plastic wrap in my salad... - Mediterranean Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing, delicious, high quality food. It reminds me of Tehran ... The platters come with big grilled tomatoes... good rice and mouthwatering kabobs. Kabobs are tender and juicy. Beef KoobidehBeef Barg Kabob read more

I've ordered from this place twice now and it's fantastic! They have so much on the menu. The kabobs are well seasoned. So far we've tried 3 of the different sauces/dips and they've all been great. I'm definitely going to put this restaurant in our regular rotation. read more