Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Boston by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Boston based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Boston were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

Azama Grill

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#30. Azama Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 54 Harvard Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Andala Coffee House

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#29. Andala Coffee House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 286 Franklin St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel King

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#28. Falafel King

- Rating: 3.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 62 Summer St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Aceituna Grill

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#27. Aceituna Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 Boston Wharf Road Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Sound Bites Cafe

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#26. Sound Bites Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (1293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 704 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Rami's

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#25. Rami's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 Harvard St. Brookline, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp

Aceituna Grill

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#24. Aceituna Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 605 West Kendall St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Fordee's Falafel & Deli

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#23. Fordee's Falafel & Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Mt Auburn St. Watertown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Al Wadi

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#22. Al Wadi

- Rating: 3.9/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1249 Vfw Pkwy West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Boston Shawarma

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#21. Boston Shawarma

- Rating: 4.0/5 (634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Huntington Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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The Chicken & Rice Guys - Downtown

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#20. The Chicken & Rice Guys - Downtown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 85 Bedford St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel King

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#19. Falafel King

- Rating: 4.1/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 Washington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Hafez House Of Kabobs

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#18. Hafez House Of Kabobs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 Mt Auburn St. Watertown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

SOFRA Bakery & Cafe

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#17. SOFRA Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (996 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Belmont St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Garlic 'n Lemons

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#16. Garlic 'n Lemons

- Rating: 4.1/5 (672 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 Harvard Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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Brookline Lunch

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#15. Brookline Lunch

- Rating: 4.2/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 Brookline St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Diners, Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Barada

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#14. Cafe Barada

- Rating: 4.2/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2269 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Kebab, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Fairouz restaurant

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#13. Fairouz restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5268 Washington St. West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

anoush'ella

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#12. anoush'ella

- Rating: 4.3/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35 West Newton St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Armenian
- Read more on Yelp

Noor Mediterranean Grill

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#11. Noor Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 136 College Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Ajeen

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#10. Ajeen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1219 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Eastern Lamejun Bakers

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#9. Eastern Lamejun Bakers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Belmont St. Belmont, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Thyme

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#8. Pita Thyme

- Rating: 4.4/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 Water St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Sarma

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#7. Sarma

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1348 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 249 Pearl St. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Tapas/Small Plates, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

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#6. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

- Rating: 4.4/5 (221 reviews)
- Address: 468 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Arabic, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Sam's Falafel & Shawarma

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#5. Sam's Falafel & Shawarma

- Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 Highland Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Massis Bakery & Specialty Foodstore

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#4. Massis Bakery & Specialty Foodstore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 569 Mt Auburn St. Watertown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

ANI Catering & Cafe

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#3. ANI Catering & Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 687 Belmont St. Belmont, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Armenian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Koshari Mama

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#2. Koshari Mama

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 585 Somerville Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Egyptian, Sandwiches, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Magic Bites Bakery

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#1. Magic Bites Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 916 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.

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