Cafe Barada
Cambridge · ★ 4.7 (369) · Open now
2269 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
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MuftiE says ~
“Lebanese kitchen run by family. The lamb kebab and roll-up are the move; the halva imported from Lebanon settles the matter. Halal is assumed.”
~ order this ~
- lamb kebab
- lamb kebab roll-up with lentil soup
- appetizer sampler
- baklava
~ hours ~
- MondayClosed
- Tuesdaytoday12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 8:30 PM
- SundayClosed
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Vitória Leme· ★ 5· 5 months ago
Amazing Lebanese food! Great service and atmosphere. We had a late lunch and was totally amazing!! We got 1 plate and one assorted appetizer; it was more than enough for both of us.
W. Fei· ★ 5· a year ago
This place a hidden gem (on the Mass Ave) a bit past Porter Square for authentic Lebanese food with Lebanon-imported ingredients run by Lebanese. We picked this place for a low-key celebration dinner and were very happy with the decision. We ordered: An appetizer sampler —…
Olivia· ★ 1· 8 months ago
The reviews had me hoping for a great meal but what a disappointment. I can't believe I paid $22 for three pieces of dry falafel that didn't taste fresh and rice. The pickles weren't even good. Next time i'll go to cava :/
Laura C· ★ 5· 4 months ago
Nice spot for Middle Eastern food (Lebanese). The service is great. I like the falafel. I used to come often many years ago when the restaurant was in Arlington, and was happy to discover it is just as nice now.
Hassan Chehab· ★ 5· 2 years ago
Excellent, Excellent Lebanese restaurant in the Camberville area. The food and the service was so good. We got the appetizer sampler which included hommos, tabouleh, mujaddara, and baba ghanoush, the labneh+zaa'tar plate, the vegetarian kibbe, and topped it off with 2 baklava…
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