Middle Eastern Restaurants near Allston, MA

“Great experience this afternoon. Sat outside and the service was great. The food was delicious! We had a flat bread and two pita wrapped sandwiches. The freshly made pita bread is delicious! Looking forward to going back!“

“Don't judge a store by it's front. Ehab is the MAN. Going in, it feels very much like a hole in the wall but I was pleasantly surprised. After a few minutes I had a superb chicken and steak shwarma wrap that was cooked, grilled and seasoned to perfection. Not like any other shwarma I've ever had before. This one is unique in that the assortment and ratio of fresh meat and vegetables (shredded carrots, cubed peppers, fresh lettuce, cucumber etc.) with their secret sauce was balanced extremely well. It was like having a traditional shawarma and salad at the same time in a wrap and that's not easy to pull off without one overpowering or just not working well with the other. Oh, and it came paired with thick cut fries seasoned well. The portion was huge and generous. I had one half and was stuffed so I got 2+ meals out of it. I give Azama Grill 10/10. Eat here, you won't regret it.“

“worth the hype. with the hustle and bustle of modern life, its often difficult to truly relax. recently, while in a state of agitation, i purchased. a cheese pizza from Charlie’s. to my surprise i chilled out for the first time in weeks. this is Pizza!“

“Everything is absolutely delicious! Hummus and Veggie Stew are highly recommended. Courteous staff. Cozy vibe. First-rate!!“

“Good food, great prices & friendly service! 👌“

“beautiful patio expansion "Moona Oasis" to accommodate more guests!“

“The dishes are so intentional. You can tell there is a lot of love and thought that went into each dish. The cornbread and scotch eggs are divined!“

“I tried your cafe’ for the first time and I was blown away by the taste, quality and price for the amount of food I received. I ordered the Shawarma Chicken Wrap w/tahini sauce, so tasty, the chicken was moist to perfection and I absolutely love the cucumber pickles. For desert I ordered the Kunafa, took it home and warned it up and my oh my! so so yummy!! I can’t wait to go again and try their other items.“

“The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and very helpful with menu items… recommend if in the neighbourhood“

“I got a Lamb and Kofta Plate but unironically the included falafel blew my expectations out of the water lol.
Have I been eating bad falafel my entire life? I’m going to forgo the meat and just get the vegetarian options next time, so good! Food was cooked fresh and the gentlemen at the counter were very polite, thank you!“

“One of our favorite restaurants! We love going there for the friendly service and delicious kababs.“

“The best Mediterranean food in Cambridge, I recommended this place, good food, good prices, and very nice customer service. Thank you ???“

“They have an amazing and fresh falafel I've ever had in Boston!“

“Consistently delicious food, and a great variety offered. I can't recommend the hummus and vegan baklava enough!“

“On one of the first days at my company, a colleague took me to the old New York Deli on Temple Street and introduced me to Kadhim. I couldn't understand why he would take the time - it's not like this guy is going to remember me out of all of the people who come through there. My mistake - every time I would see him over the years, at whatever location, Kadhim would come from behind the counter and greet me by name like an old friend. Understand - he was told my name once, over 20 years ago. I don't even go out to lunch very often - sometimes it would be years between visits to one of the Falafel King locations. But every time I enter, it's a big smile and greeting and an expression of appreciation that cannot be faked...go check them out!“

“When I lived in Boston, I came to their basement Haymarket located Arabic store often. Meats, fish, spices, sweets, homemade flat bread, etc. I went there again 10 days ago and it still has it all. This place is a Boston treasure. Always friendly employees. You should check it out.“

“On one of the first days at my company, a colleague took me to the old New York Deli on Temple Street and introduced me to Kadhim. I couldn't understand why he would take the time - it's not like this guy is going to remember me out of all of the people who come through there. My mistake - every time I would see him over the years, at whatever location, Kadhim would come from behind the counter and greet me by name like an old friend. Understand - he was told my name once, over 20 years ago. I don't even go out to lunch very often - sometimes it would be years between visits to one of the Falafel King locations. But every time I enter, it's a big smile and greeting and an expression of appreciation that cannot be faked...go check them out!“

“AMAZING fresh food! some of best food I've ever tasted!“

“We’re visiting the Boston area and decided to try Rami’s since we were looking for a glatt kosher place nearby.

It’s a simple, casual spot, but the food was fresh and very satisfying. We ordered classic Israeli dishes, and everything tasted authentic and well prepared. Service was quick, and the staff was efficient.

The place isn’t fancy, but it’s clean and does exactly what it’s supposed to do — good kosher food without a long wait. Prices are reasonable for the area.

Overall, a solid and reliable option if you’re looking for kosher food in Brookline.“

“Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly greeted as soon as I walked in. Looked at the menu and ordered the Noor Works Wrap and it was awesome! The meat was tender and plentiful, the vegetables were fresh and crunchy, the sauce was delicious and tied all the flavors together. A really nice spot to grab a bite. I will definitely be back!“

“The Middle East in Cambridge is an absolute sleeper spot for live music and one of the best concert experiences I’ve had in a long time. We went to see Jutes and the whole night was intimate, personal, and genuinely amazing. The venue has such a cool, authentic feel and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. What really stood out to me was how much they actually care about people. They held our tickets to make sure we were not getting scammed or scalped and I really appreciated that level of honesty and protection for fans. It made the whole experience feel safe, fair, and welcoming before we even walked in the door.
On top of that, the entire experience was smooth and stress free. Sometimes going into Boston or Massachusetts for a show can feel intimidating or overwhelming, but this was easy, safe, in and out, and honestly just enjoyable from start to finish. The sound was great, the crowd was awesome, and the atmosphere made it feel like something special rather than just another show. It ended up being one of the better concerts I’ve ever been to and I cannot wait to go back for future shows. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves live music.“

“Tried Allspice for the first time today. Delicious. Lamb gyro was cooked perfectly and fresh. Very reasonably priced. Wonderful people working there as well. Looking forward to going back soon“

“Casual atmosphere. Very welcoming and customer oriented. The owner was on site and came out to greet us. One of our dishes were not as expected.It was quicky redone and both our server and owner checked with us to be sure it was to our liking .My wife had a number of appetizers, the spinach pie and meet dumplings were delicious. I had the lamb shanks which was plentiful and quie falvorful.“

“Delicious tasty 😋 I love Falafel Place“

“Was in town for the weekend visiting family and made a trip to massis we don’t have any Armenian bakeries or stores in Connecticut. So many options to choose from i stocked up on things to bring home and got a bunch of mezze things for dinner with family we were visiting some of Them have never had Armenian food before and they enjoyed all of it. Amazing Armenian food and pastries“

“I’ve almost tried the whole menu at Halva Kabab and honestly, everything is so good. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in their food. The kebabs are juicy, the sides are delicious, and the desserts are amazing too.

Hands down the best Turkish place in Boston. Highly recommend if you’re craving real, authentic Turkish food!“

“We normally get Shwarma plates which are delicious, but opted for the lamb burger this visit for take out and we we not let down. They were perfectly cooked, fresh , juicy and AMAZING!!! Can't wait to order them again! p.S. the samosas are a must order every time!Thank you guys for being my neighborhood restaurant!“

“Excellent and friendly service, food and environment 👍🏼“

“We knew we wanted Magic Bites to cater our family event and we were so pleased that we did! Atilla and Elif were helpful and patient planning the menu and everything was top notch delicious. They knew we had some allergies in the family and they made an extra effort to create large labels with all ingredients. I highly recommend them!!“

“Nachlo is truly one of the best spots in Boston. The food is absolutely incredible, fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Every dish tastes homemade and full of character. The owners are amazing and genuinely kind, and the staff is just as warm and welcoming. You can really feel the passion behind this place. The atmosphere is lively, cozy, and just such a great vibe overall. I cannot recommend it enough!“

“We usually order from a different Shawarma place in Somerville, but decided to give Sam's a try. The food was very good, and in good sized portions. They were good about following requests to leave things out of the wraps. Note that they do the style with fries on the side rather than in the wrap. My only complaint is that they list some, but not all, of the ingredients on their site. So if you have things you can't eat, I definitely recommend calling them to double check. My partner can't do creamy sauces, and they listed tahini sauce but not garlic sauce in the lamb/beef shawarma, which ended up being a problem. Not a huge thing, just annoying that they make it look like everything is listed when it isn't.“

“Love this place and the great food. This place has been in our family for a couple of generations. Keep up the great food!!“

“Amazing food! Best Persian food in MA! Clean! Friendly staff. Reasonable pricing.“

“A hidden gem! 🌿 A small but incredibly cozy spot serving authentic Azerbaijani 🇦🇿 dishes full of flavor and soul ❤️ Every bite feels homemade and comforting. It’s honestly hard to choose what to eat — everything is so delicious, you’ll want to try it all!“

“Very yummy 😋 I ‘m coming back !!!“

“You have to go check out this place. It is in the cutest space. Mediterranean food at its best. So much better than all the rest. Truly Zatar is the best by far!!! Nice selection of food for Vegan and Vegetarians. Had the Vegan Kibbeh, Meat Kibbeh, Zatar Flatbread, Hamburgers, Fries, Babaganoush, Hummus, Grape Leaves and Israeli Salads.“

“Fantastic service , great food“

“Ari is an amazing person it are you there is an a hug for me! The catchup is very good. Very good with a VSCO girls Like myself. Would not recommend eating their tinfoil! Ari=amaizing ever one else is quiet! Good with gluten free(for some fellow Karen’s)“

“I was looking for a good falafel place in the Watertown neighborhood, and stumbled upon this gem of a place.The owners are very polite and gentle.Definitely recommend the falafel combo; some of the best I've had in recent times in around Boston“

“When I tell you that this is one of the best chicken shawarma I've ever had !!! This is so authentic it reminds me of home thank you so much the guy there that is on night shift have great customer service♡♡ definitely will be back!“

“Great Customer Service I love the experience great food“

“Always tasty and fresh 😋!“

“I like the Beef & Lamb Shawarma Pita Roll-Up, which is perfect for weekday lunch.
Toppings are customizable, and I like the Fried Cauliflower.
Online ordering is convenient. I can take my time to familiarize myself with the toppings before placing an order.“

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“Service is nonexistent but because it’s not a sit down restaurant I don’t really mind this!
Five stars for the food. I got the beef kofta plate and it was super fresh and filling. Loved how the flavors were not overwhelming and worked really well together.
Would definitely come back to try the other plates!“

“I discovered this restaurant by the amazing smell, always a good sign. I did a take out order, with the Mirze Gasemi and Kebob-E-Soltani. Both were very tasty, tender, with a wonderful combination of spices, they came with the rice which was airy and perfectly cooked.

They have only a few tables but they are nicely set up with white table cloths and the atmosphere is of an elevated place but cozy and very comfortable. The noise level is also very low, no loud music, which makes it excellent for carrying out a conversation without having to shout to be heard. We’ll definitely go there to dine out.“

“I can’t say enough about how delicious and incredible Garlic & Lemons is. If you’ve never been, it’s an absolute must. And if you somehow don’t love it, I’ll pay for your meal myself. My wife and I have hosted Christmas dinner parties and even had them cater for us every single guest was blown away.

No matter what you order, the food is authentic, flavorful, and unforgettable, and their customer service is truly top-tier. They’re organized, easy to work with, and consistently deliver exceptional quality. Honestly, if I had known about this place when I got married, they would’ve catered my entire wedding.

Do yourself a favor and check them out in Allston. You’re Welcome!“

“I was here with a couple of friends from work , the food was amazing and the atmosphere was super chill, service was fast and customer service was the best … I’ll def be coming back when I visit Boston“

“I read some of the negative reviews here and do not agree with them. I found the owner to be very kind, and it is clear that he works extremely hard. The food was quite good compared to similar places I have visited. The chicken and lamb shawarma were much juicier than expected. Overall, I would definitely come back again. I just hate driving into Harvard Sq.“

“Third or fourth time here -- different choice each time. ALWAYS FRESH, FLAVORFUL AND DELISH'. Today -- Greek salad with spicy chicken shawarma. Sides of cauliflower and tabbouli.“