Middle Eastern Restaurants near Belmont, MA

“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.“

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

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

“Great Yemeni and Mediterranean food“

“A birthday meal that blew me AWAY“

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

“Absolutely delicious. We had the Falafel sandwich, rice and spinach/feta pie. So good. Fast friendly service. Will definitely come back!!!“

“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!“

“Amazing food , everything was fresh and delicious. My only complaint is that their lunch menu is from 12-3pm ... we walked in at 3 pm. on the dot . No one else was there, and they wouldn't honor it even after spending $100 between two people .“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“This place is a hidden gem that at 43 I just found!.. its a beautiful location, multiple restaurants and multiple places for artists of all kinds to perform for everyone. They had an option to dine in and skip the line. That was great. The drinks and apps were ordered were delicious as well. The staff was great, very helpful. The older gentleman actually walked us over to where we needed to go to see the show. Crazy this place has been open since 1970 and it's just gotten bigger over the years. It's a great place to see up and coming artists. They have everything from belly dancing, to rock and roll so there is something for everyone!!!“

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

“Been coming to Rami's mostly for their falafel and schnitzel pitas. Along with the diced veggies and hummus, they are tasty sandwiches. The hot sauce gives a nice kick. I'm told that the pitas come from Israel. Food is quite authentic. Their hummus side is inconsistent, can be really good sometimes and too salty other times.

Food prices have gone up quite a bit over the past few years unfortunately. But, there aren't many alternatives in the area. Generally, we can always rely on good stuffed pitas.“

“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“

“Went to "Dig Deep's Last Dance" and had an amazing time. The vibe was absolutely on point—chill crowd, friendly staff, and the house music hit the spot. I loved that there was no cover and no dress code; it made the whole night feel so laid-back but still packed with electric energy.

This spot definitely feels like a local gem, and I’m so glad I gave it a shot. Highly recommend checking it out if you ever get the chance!“

“Delicious tasty 😋 I love Falafel Place“

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

“The food is incredible! I would give them 6 stars if I could!

After driving past this restaurant a gazillion times, I said, " You know we have to try that restaurant out" and finally we did and at a very busy time around seven . They didn't have any tables available as this restaurant is small and came at peak hour but we managed to get a couple seats at the bar. We had the best baba ghanoush, the lamb, Adana, and chicken kebab..,it was delicious!!!!!! the salad was delicious too! And the pistachio Halva dessert was divine with goat ice cream! The main thing is our meal was fresh! They were also a lot of takeout orders so I think this restaurant is a no-brainer for me. If I need to entertain people, I will probably order a bunch of kebabs from them and know the quality would be fabulous because it's small. It was a little hectic when I was there since food was being passed along the table with an empty stool next to me at the bar. But I get it. It's busy! I would like to come in when it's a little quieter maybe around five I have a more calming dining experience!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Very yummy 😋 I ‘m coming back !!!“

“Fantastic service , great food“

“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“

“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)“

“Always tasty and fresh 😋!“

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“Chariles pizza has an old world ambience and the food transports you back in time when the veggies were fresh and the crust was freshly baked and the pizzas were a delicacy and not an everyday thing. Their marinara sauce is sublime. Charlie is very warm and has a great sense of what someone might like.“

“I needed a quick snack while I was waiting for a family member to get her hair done next door. I ordered the baba ghanouj, which comes with pita. Incredibly delicious, homemade baba! Chunks of smoky eggplant, fresh herbs, so flavorful - perhaps the best I've had, and I love this dish. I want it come back now and try their entrees and other spreads. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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“

“Best Breakfast fruit bowls are the best“

“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.“