They are very kind and the food is amazing. They are careful about nut allergies.Dietary restrictions: Good for people with nut allergies
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Bogosian
The food & service was amazing. Armenian food was prepared perfectly, like being @ my Mom's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shwarma with Rice, Lamb Kebab Wrap, Hummus
Steve Sookikian
Absolutely outstanding chicken kebab. Perfectly marinated and cooked. Can’t wait to come back and try the lamb shish kebab. The seating area is modest because most of their business is catering, but it’s pleasant as are the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kebob Platter
M Violette
This place was recommended to me by a close friend to try, so I made a point to drop by today, and I'm extremely glad I made that choice.Oftentimes when I have a wrap, I usually don't think much of it, it doesn't remind me of what I've had in Paris or in Montreal, referring to the Shawarma trucks.When I came inside, I asked the gentleman behind the counter what is a popular recommendation, what meat choice is fresh and so forth.The chicken shawarma was recommended, as a wrap, that wasn't my first choice I was thinking in my head but I wanted to go with what they were suggesting, and I'm glad that I did. They told me that it would be pretty garlicky and if I was okay with that, and optionally there are onions that he would add too, and I said give me everything.I added a side of hummus as well, which came with pita bread, as I usually like to try people's hummus when I can.I sat down, small cafe like environment, with some great looking hand-painted murals of Aleppo and Armenia, which I did learn it was by local artist which made me really excited. Lunch time, weekday, not crowded, got lucky on the parking.I first got my hummus served first, it was a delight, and I specially love the thin pita bread, that was tender and fresh not hard like a old piece of sunbaked cardboard.While sipping my diet coke, I got lost in the painting in front of me which was a village in armenia, completely mesmerizing in terms of energy.Moments later my wrap was served, and I was excited, because it wasn't the big hard pita bread wrap that I often times see here in the east coast, at least in the Greater Boston area, and it was tightly wrapped, what I mean is it was condensed and tight, not loose and airy, as those loose and airy wraps I often times get falls apart in my hands and pretty much it's a poor eating experience.And I'm glad I got the onions, it's pretty much my first rap that I've eaten here in the Greater Boston area that really sung a wonderful song in my heart, from a foodie to a foodie, this isn't your regular chicken shawarma wrap. It actually didn't remind me of what I usually think of chicken from would taste like, which oftentimes carry the traditional American trappings of iceberg lettuce, and common and mundane ingredients.This had ingredients that I am not natively familiar with, I don't know if it's sumac or a mysterious sauce I haven't tried yet but the onions and the other vegetable like ingredients which I should have paid attention to, a very bright contrasting backdrop against the chicken, which was amazing in its own right, although I'm not a chicken guy, the whole collective eating experience was new to me at least here in america. And dare I say, unlike a meat wrap with veggies that oftentimes boring wraps are, this had the feeling of a medicinal quality, and a feeling of the food temperatures like hot and colds, that often times European cultures in folk, as well as Chinese cultures. Exciting ingredient play that works off of each other that were both sublime, with a deceptive front pallet attack. The garlic oil which the gentleman described was, simply a lot of garlic, really is yet another level of wrap of the whole food experience.tldr; an exciting gem of a place in which my wrap experience superseded anything I've had here in New England thus far.Vegetarian options: They had a lot of other vegetable options, not sure about vegan, but I'm sure you're familiar with what those might be such as falafel, and vegetable wraps, I believe there are also salads too, not to diminish the vegetarian world's experience.
Very tasty middle eastern. Great takeout or small dining area with 3 or 4 tables.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Scott Sullivan
Friendly service and consistently amazing food. The slow cooked beef (Ghavourma) is a group favorite and the falafel are always fresh. And never skip one or two moushabbak for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy S
I love this place! The food is delicious and the service is quick! They are also so kind! Once I was waiting for food and commented that one of the desserts looked good and they offered me a sample - the sample was just a full dessert for no charge. Another time I called after placing and order to tell them we actually needed one of the meals to be gluten free and they were able to accommodate that and made my friend her own little platter - also at no additional charge! Highly recommend!
Meg Clough
Excellent food. The lamb was so tender. I am also very impressed and happy they are using compostable containers. I wish more takeout places would do this. Their "tubuleh" is very good. Crispy falafel. Stuffed grape leaves were tremendous.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth K.
The middle Eastern food here is the best! Fresh & delicious....... I've gotten by entire Thanksgiving dinner here too!
Mike C.
How can something so simple taste so good. I did my first review of ANI 10 years ago so I thought it was time for an update. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for lunch. Man is this thing packed with flavor. As you bite through the lightly toasted pita bread a wave of freshness and flavors hit you. The veggies are fresh the chicken is delicious and the sauce is amazing. Makes me wonder why I don't eat here more often. The service was friendly for the short amount of time I was there and there is ample on street parking. Place is clean and offers seating inside. I would say I want try more things on the menu, but it would be hard to not get this wrap again. They also offer some prepackaged prepared dips, hummus and other stuff.
Ordered their beef dinner for take out. Got it with middle eastern rice, garlic sauce (in tub), comes with mixed grilled peppers/tomatoes and a mixed salad. I added (extra) 2 falafel balls (amazingly crispy, you can taste all the spices). Added some middle eastern pickles (in tub below). Comes with Syrian bread. Awesome and guaranteed to feel full!
Emily L.
Ani's is great for easy takeout, tasty food, and huge portions. This locally owned casual restaurant is a five minute walk from Cushing Square and has a small dining room. It seems most of their business is takeout, though. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate with hummus, salad, and gluten free rice. (Their regular rice comes with orzo pasta.) The meat is tender and caramelized, making it extra delicious. A plate easily lasts me two meals and possibly more. Their fries are also quite crispy. A side order can be shared among several people. The Tall Man has gotten a number of their wraps, which are also larger than most other Mediterranean or Armenian places we've been to. The falafel is probably his favorite. (Note their falafel is made with bulgar wheat, so not gluten free -- sad face from me, but lucky for everyone else!). I've tried some of their prepackaged items like dolmas/grape leaves and hummus, but I prefer the options at other places in the area like Sophia's or Sofra. Still, so glad to have Ani's around.
Raj Janu
Nice chicken kabobs and lovely hummus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Andrew Nilson
Anis a local Belmont gem! They have great Armenian food which bears resemblance to other Middle Eastern cuisine if you're unfamiliar. This is not a place I would likely eat in at, but takeout is phenomenal and the quality is consistent. We like the lamb and chicken here. My wife often gets a salad with the chicken and I'll get the lamb kebob wrap. My favorite discovery is getting Greek dressing on the side and using that on my kebob. Enjoy!
They are very kind and the food is amazing. They are careful about nut allergies.Dietary restrictions: Good for people with nut allergies
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food & service was amazing. Armenian food was prepared perfectly, like being @ my Mom's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shwarma with Rice, Lamb Kebab Wrap, Hummus
Absolutely outstanding chicken kebab. Perfectly marinated and cooked. Can’t wait to come back and try the lamb shish kebab. The seating area is modest because most of their business is catering, but it’s pleasant as are the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kebob Platter
This place was recommended to me by a close friend to try, so I made a point to drop by today, and I'm extremely glad I made that choice.Oftentimes when I have a wrap, I usually don't think much of it, it doesn't remind me of what I've had in Paris or in Montreal, referring to the Shawarma trucks.When I came inside, I asked the gentleman behind the counter what is a popular recommendation, what meat choice is fresh and so forth.The chicken shawarma was recommended, as a wrap, that wasn't my first choice I was thinking in my head but I wanted to go with what they were suggesting, and I'm glad that I did. They told me that it would be pretty garlicky and if I was okay with that, and optionally there are onions that he would add too, and I said give me everything.I added a side of hummus as well, which came with pita bread, as I usually like to try people's hummus when I can.I sat down, small cafe like environment, with some great looking hand-painted murals of Aleppo and Armenia, which I did learn it was by local artist which made me really excited. Lunch time, weekday, not crowded, got lucky on the parking.I first got my hummus served first, it was a delight, and I specially love the thin pita bread, that was tender and fresh not hard like a old piece of sunbaked cardboard.While sipping my diet coke, I got lost in the painting in front of me which was a village in armenia, completely mesmerizing in terms of energy.Moments later my wrap was served, and I was excited, because it wasn't the big hard pita bread wrap that I often times see here in the east coast, at least in the Greater Boston area, and it was tightly wrapped, what I mean is it was condensed and tight, not loose and airy, as those loose and airy wraps I often times get falls apart in my hands and pretty much it's a poor eating experience.And I'm glad I got the onions, it's pretty much my first rap that I've eaten here in the Greater Boston area that really sung a wonderful song in my heart, from a foodie to a foodie, this isn't your regular chicken shawarma wrap. It actually didn't remind me of what I usually think of chicken from would taste like, which oftentimes carry the traditional American trappings of iceberg lettuce, and common and mundane ingredients.This had ingredients that I am not natively familiar with, I don't know if it's sumac or a mysterious sauce I haven't tried yet but the onions and the other vegetable like ingredients which I should have paid attention to, a very bright contrasting backdrop against the chicken, which was amazing in its own right, although I'm not a chicken guy, the whole collective eating experience was new to me at least here in america. And dare I say, unlike a meat wrap with veggies that oftentimes boring wraps are, this had the feeling of a medicinal quality, and a feeling of the food temperatures like hot and colds, that often times European cultures in folk, as well as Chinese cultures. Exciting ingredient play that works off of each other that were both sublime, with a deceptive front pallet attack. The garlic oil which the gentleman described was, simply a lot of garlic, really is yet another level of wrap of the whole food experience.tldr; an exciting gem of a place in which my wrap experience superseded anything I've had here in New England thus far.Vegetarian options: They had a lot of other vegetable options, not sure about vegan, but I'm sure you're familiar with what those might be such as falafel, and vegetable wraps, I believe there are also salads too, not to diminish the vegetarian world's experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Shawarma Wrap, Hummus
Very tasty middle eastern. Great takeout or small dining area with 3 or 4 tables.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Friendly service and consistently amazing food. The slow cooked beef (Ghavourma) is a group favorite and the falafel are always fresh. And never skip one or two moushabbak for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! The food is delicious and the service is quick! They are also so kind! Once I was waiting for food and commented that one of the desserts looked good and they offered me a sample - the sample was just a full dessert for no charge. Another time I called after placing and order to tell them we actually needed one of the meals to be gluten free and they were able to accommodate that and made my friend her own little platter - also at no additional charge! Highly recommend!
Excellent food. The lamb was so tender. I am also very impressed and happy they are using compostable containers. I wish more takeout places would do this. Their "tubuleh" is very good. Crispy falafel. Stuffed grape leaves were tremendous.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The middle Eastern food here is the best! Fresh & delicious....... I've gotten by entire Thanksgiving dinner here too!
How can something so simple taste so good. I did my first review of ANI 10 years ago so I thought it was time for an update. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for lunch. Man is this thing packed with flavor. As you bite through the lightly toasted pita bread a wave of freshness and flavors hit you. The veggies are fresh the chicken is delicious and the sauce is amazing. Makes me wonder why I don't eat here more often. The service was friendly for the short amount of time I was there and there is ample on street parking. Place is clean and offers seating inside. I would say I want try more things on the menu, but it would be hard to not get this wrap again. They also offer some prepackaged prepared dips, hummus and other stuff.
Restaurantji Recommends
Ordered their beef dinner for take out. Got it with middle eastern rice, garlic sauce (in tub), comes with mixed grilled peppers/tomatoes and a mixed salad. I added (extra) 2 falafel balls (amazingly crispy, you can taste all the spices). Added some middle eastern pickles (in tub below). Comes with Syrian bread. Awesome and guaranteed to feel full!
Ani's is great for easy takeout, tasty food, and huge portions. This locally owned casual restaurant is a five minute walk from Cushing Square and has a small dining room. It seems most of their business is takeout, though. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate with hummus, salad, and gluten free rice. (Their regular rice comes with orzo pasta.) The meat is tender and caramelized, making it extra delicious. A plate easily lasts me two meals and possibly more. Their fries are also quite crispy. A side order can be shared among several people. The Tall Man has gotten a number of their wraps, which are also larger than most other Mediterranean or Armenian places we've been to. The falafel is probably his favorite. (Note their falafel is made with bulgar wheat, so not gluten free -- sad face from me, but lucky for everyone else!). I've tried some of their prepackaged items like dolmas/grape leaves and hummus, but I prefer the options at other places in the area like Sophia's or Sofra. Still, so glad to have Ani's around.
Nice chicken kabobs and lovely hummus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Anis a local Belmont gem! They have great Armenian food which bears resemblance to other Middle Eastern cuisine if you're unfamiliar. This is not a place I would likely eat in at, but takeout is phenomenal and the quality is consistent. We like the lamb and chicken here. My wife often gets a salad with the chicken and I'll get the lamb kebob wrap. My favorite discovery is getting Greek dressing on the side and using that on my kebob. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shwarma with Rice, Chicken Kebab Plate, Shawarma Wrap, Lamb Kebab Wrap
Food is amazing. Flavorful and fresh. Great for catering parties. Must try for good Armenian/middle eastern food.