Was in Lowell for business purposes on a Sunday and was famished! I looked up restaurants in the area and Bani Restaurant came across my page, We stopped in around 5pm kinda late not many choices but the little they had there hit the spot! Nice clean location, the owner and her husband just took over this business from another family member and they are absolutely the kindest, nicest people you wish to always come across! Downfall no public restroom understandable but the let us use the employees restroom out back, clean and fully stocked! I highly recommend visiting this business if you’re in the area, Always support the local businesses!
The restaurant successfully captures the essence of Dominican cuisine, serving up traditional dishes that are both satisfying and authentic. The staff members were welcoming and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience with their warm hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice, Roasted Chicken
Sergio Cabrera
Food is great, always respectful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steez Gaming
Amazing go try it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Alex
Bani is a little gem downtown for quick eats.Large portions, very affordable. It is flavorful, and easy to eat. I recommend it for a quick bite.Parking: Paid street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samdra Kopy
5 plates to go and it was excellent ymmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken, Pork Ribs in Sauce, Yellow Rice
Sad that they sold the restaurant. Used to be my favorite place since I was a little girl, but don't taste good at all .
Carlos Lopez
I went with a friend, love that food and natural juiceMy friend always looks for chicharron, I was happy with any meat, I think I ordered the Chuleta. They also had Chinola :)Parking is tricky in this areaPrices are fair, typical 10-20 rangeService was fast, people were nice (good customer service)Its a small store, but room enough to eat, although it was semi packOverall worth going, especially near the area during lunch break
For long time Good service and now new location ! Stop and enjoy the food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
allie “Boopadoo” lovering
Wow. Went here today and tried 2 different plates and some sides and everything was perfectly cooked and outstandingly delicious. I'm still thinking about the flavors, portions and reasonable price. Definitely coming back.
Tim M.
Love this place. Doesn't look like much, but when it comes to Hispanic food it's one of the best. A little hole in the wall. (I'm picky with Spanish food and this place satisfies).
Sara D
Absolutely The BEST and most Authentic Dominican food in Massachusetts! I’ve been a loyal customer of this restaurant since before it moved from diagonally across the street about 20yrs ago!! I would go here with my friends from the Lowell Girls Club from the time I was in Elementary School so we’re talking over 25yrs that I’ve been Obsessed with their Amazing dishes! Empanadas, Chicharrones with lime, the Freshest rice and you literally have to Race in there on Fridays & Saturday to get the Pernil (Roast Pork) before it sells out!!BANI, you are a Lowell Classic!
Sara Donlon
Absolutely The BEST and most Authentic Dominican food in Massachusetts! I’ve been a loyal customer of this restaurant since before it moved from diagonally across the street about 20yrs ago!! I would go here with my friends from the Lowell Girls Club from the time I was in Elementary School so we’re talking over 25yrs that I’ve been Obsessed with their Amazing dishes! Empanadas, Chicharrones with lime, the Freshest rice and you literally have to Race in there on Fridays & Saturday to get the Pernil (Roast Pork) before it sells out!!BANI, you are a Lowell Classic!
Was in Lowell for business purposes on a Sunday and was famished! I looked up restaurants in the area and Bani Restaurant came across my page, We stopped in around 5pm kinda late not many choices but the little they had there hit the spot! Nice clean location, the owner and her husband just took over this business from another family member and they are absolutely the kindest, nicest people you wish to always come across! Downfall no public restroom understandable but the let us use the employees restroom out back, clean and fully stocked! I highly recommend visiting this business if you’re in the area, Always support the local businesses!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice, Potato Salad, Roasted Chicken
Great food hidden gem of Lowell highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs in Sauce
The restaurant successfully captures the essence of Dominican cuisine, serving up traditional dishes that are both satisfying and authentic. The staff members were welcoming and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience with their warm hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice, Roasted Chicken
Food is great, always respectful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing go try it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bani is a little gem downtown for quick eats.Large portions, very affordable. It is flavorful, and easy to eat. I recommend it for a quick bite.Parking: Paid street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 plates to go and it was excellent ymmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken, Pork Ribs in Sauce, Yellow Rice
Great service, price, food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken, Yellow Rice, Potato Salad, Fried Pork Chops
Sad that they sold the restaurant. Used to be my favorite place since I was a little girl, but don't taste good at all .
I went with a friend, love that food and natural juiceMy friend always looks for chicharron, I was happy with any meat, I think I ordered the Chuleta. They also had Chinola :)Parking is tricky in this areaPrices are fair, typical 10-20 rangeService was fast, people were nice (good customer service)Its a small store, but room enough to eat, although it was semi packOverall worth going, especially near the area during lunch break
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
For long time Good service and now new location ! Stop and enjoy the food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow. Went here today and tried 2 different plates and some sides and everything was perfectly cooked and outstandingly delicious. I'm still thinking about the flavors, portions and reasonable price. Definitely coming back.
Love this place. Doesn't look like much, but when it comes to Hispanic food it's one of the best. A little hole in the wall. (I'm picky with Spanish food and this place satisfies).
Absolutely The BEST and most Authentic Dominican food in Massachusetts! I’ve been a loyal customer of this restaurant since before it moved from diagonally across the street about 20yrs ago!! I would go here with my friends from the Lowell Girls Club from the time I was in Elementary School so we’re talking over 25yrs that I’ve been Obsessed with their Amazing dishes! Empanadas, Chicharrones with lime, the Freshest rice and you literally have to Race in there on Fridays & Saturday to get the Pernil (Roast Pork) before it sells out!!BANI, you are a Lowell Classic!
Absolutely The BEST and most Authentic Dominican food in Massachusetts! I’ve been a loyal customer of this restaurant since before it moved from diagonally across the street about 20yrs ago!! I would go here with my friends from the Lowell Girls Club from the time I was in Elementary School so we’re talking over 25yrs that I’ve been Obsessed with their Amazing dishes! Empanadas, Chicharrones with lime, the Freshest rice and you literally have to Race in there on Fridays & Saturday to get the Pernil (Roast Pork) before it sells out!!BANI, you are a Lowell Classic!