Aceituna Grill
Cambridge · ★ 4.3 (918) · Open now
605 W Kendall St #1110, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
~ Halal status ~
2 neighbor vouches · 6 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“Lebanese counter-serve with a loyal following for the arnabit. The shawarma is inconsistent — some days it sings, some days it's dry. Order the cauliflower and trust the sides.”
~ order this ~
- lebanese fried cauliflower arnabit
- lamb and beef shawarma
- moussaka
Recent activity
2- Jun 2026SHvouched halal★ founding
- Jun 2025Shahabeddin Mohinvia review
“…near MIT is a true gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and 100% Halal, which is a huge plus for anyone looking for high-quality options in the area.”
~ hours ~
- Monday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- SundayClosed
~ Google says ~
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Etel· ★ 5· 12 months ago
The amazing food at this place has led me to write my first review on Google Maps so that I can share the happiness Aceituna has provided me with. The only place in Boston that serves authentic Lebanese fried cauliflower!! I’ve been missing this so much and Aceituna Grill made…
Mustafa Nakawa· ★ 3· 7 years ago
Great location in Kindle square, MIT and Charles River are walking distance. Nice decoration with colorful walls. After I saw the server shaving the Shawarma from the rotating vertical spit, I was excited to try! I tried both the chicken and mixed beef and lamb, it was kind of…
Jea Kim· ★ 3· 4 years ago
Average Mediterranean fast food place. Got the beef & lamb rice plate with moussaka and fried cauliflower. Both beef and lamb were too dry and it would've been impossible to eat them without moussaka on the side. The sides on the other hand were great compared to the meats.
P Ferwerda· ★ 4· 6 years ago
Informal and you order at the counter. I enjoyed the approach of picking rice, wrap or salad, then the protein and then two sides. I got lamb and beef shawarma, on the Mediterranean rice, with tabbouli and hommous. They have a selection of sauces available. They place was quiet…
Steve Spry· ★ 5· 2 months ago
I live out of state now, but whenever I head back to Massachusetts, I always pop in. I gotta have the Chicken Shawarma pita roll up. It's awesome, makes me feel at home again
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