Baraka Cuisine
1728 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
(617) 868-3951
Recent Reviews
Sort by
Atmosphere: {{ item.info.Atmosphere }}
Food: {{ item.info.Food }}
Service: {{ item.info.Service }}
Recommended dishes: {{ item.info['Recommended dishes'] }}
Good food at reasonable prices. Plus very pleasant decor and great service.
It started really well with great small plates that we took as starters, which set high expectations for large plates. However, main were nowhere close to the level of the starters, we had salmon and couscous.The place itself is quite simple but cozy, so no complaints, but nothing special as well.The service is super friendly, but a little slow, and I didn't like that they automatically add 18% gratuity, and then list extra space for tip on top of the gratuity
Best meal I've had in ages! The calamari starter was a def. highlight - very light coating and perfectly cooked with a slightly spicy sauce - Double Yum!!
food is just okay.would've given negative review given the chance. They didn't serve the drinks we ordered but added in the bill. over charged for the item. in total I had to ask them thrice to change the bill. with the terrible service I had no intention to add good tip but they added 18% already.we're the first group to be in that restaurant and for 30 mins no one was there. their response was really rude and I had a terrible experience when I came here along with my parents.when I asked them about terrible service they told they're busy. Omar (manager) response was we've only ordered 2 entrees. We're group of 4 and we've ordered 2 small plates and 3 entrees and made $175 bill. The way they've responded was so mean and rude. I regret going to this place.
Food was ok. Small plates and appetizer were fine. The entree lamb tagine was quite disappointing. It is just a big bone with very little meat on it. Also the meat is quite dry. Not going back.
Dinner at Baraka was a wonderful experience. The service was prompt and polite. We ordered the Chicken and Salmon Tajine. Both dishes were flavorful and unique. Portions were a good size and left us satisfied. Overall a great experience.
Amazing bastilla! One of the best I’ve had. Loved the smoked eggplant, mint tea, and the assir and cherbet drinks
Such delicious food! It does take time, but the quality is worth the wait. I’d highly recommend.
Delicious food and excellent service! Our server recommended a Moroccan Syrah. We got the Zaatar Coca to start. The Zaatar bread was very fresh and the caramelized onions were so tasty it was like dessert. For our meal we got the Melkha and the Lamb Tajine. I’ve never had couscous so light and fluffy. The Lamb was cooked perfectly and fell right off the bone into a delicious sweet/savory sauce. I finished with a refreshing mint tea that had just enough sweetness to it. Definitely get the tea!
Came here for dinner with my friend she had the Lamb Tajine and I had the Tajine chicken. Food was fresh tasteful and very delicious ? excellent service from staff. Super friendly, and very attentive. Ended our meal with a little background history. Would definitely recommend!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The waitress was wonderful, however she should not be working alone. She was under so much pressure and was clearly doing the job of at least 2 or 3 people. There was a gentlemen helping her, but he did not appear dressed appropriately for working the "floor" and his clothes were visibly dirty. He was not around often, but seemed to bring drinks out from the back for the over-worked waitress. The food was DELICIOUS. However the wait was long. It took 20 minutes (and us having to stop her and grab her attention) to get an appetizer, and then 42 minutes to get our actual meal. This is not the fault of the waitress, as she was nonstop. They just clearly need more help at this restaurant. The one big issue I had were the menus. They were paper copies, wrinkled, dirty, and super unprofessional. I would be embarrassed to use those with customers if this was my restaurant. I want to emphasis that the waitress was wonderful and admirable. She is doing the work of many.
Great food, ok service. Food was fantastic but it was incredibly slow (1 hour just for the appetizers to begin coming out). Still worth the wait just wish I knew ahead of time because it wasn’t an ideal time to have a prolonged dining time.
I don't generally leave reviews, but I had an absolutely horrible time at this restaurant. We were left waiting for 2 hours for our food, and the kitchen was totally unapologetic about this fact. Half way through this period, someone checked to see what we had ordered, as our order seemed to have been lost. Our table was completely ignored throughout the evening. I cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Food was good, portions were on the small side considering the price. Extremely long wait (it took an hour for us to get our appetizers, 20minutes just for the water). Don’t come here if you’re on a tight schedule!
The food was excellent. Though the portions are small for the price. E.g The bread plates could have more bread.There’s one server, and I’m assuming one cook since orders were taking a long time to fulfill. Times are tough, so I can’t fault them for that.
Loading...