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Sarma

Meze Restaurant$$$$

Winter Hill, Somerville

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Sarma

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Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Boston.com
"They'll come by your table dim sum style with suggested plates."(4 Tips)
"... it's like going to Oleana except you get to try a bunch of amazing..."(3 Tips)
"... moroccan fried shrimp, pumpkin fritters! Portion wise, they're small plates (tapas)..."(3 Tips)
"produce from the farm of co-owner Ana Sortun."(4 Tips)

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EaterAugust 15, 2014
Critic Bill Addison recommends burrata with labne, cacik (garlicky herbed yogurt), quail kebab, broccoli and sfela cheese, Sultan's Delight, lamb shawarma, Turkish-style profiteroles Read more
Erin SilkAugust 24, 2015
Lamb biscuits, tuna tartare, and brussels sprouts "bravas" were amazing. Doughnuts for dessert come with your choice of SO many toppings - get the halva caramel and you won't regret it.
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EaterNovember 7, 2013
The Oleana empire has expanded to Somerville's Winter Hill in the form of Sarma, which is inspired by Turkish meyhane — restaurants serving meze, or small, shareable plates that highlight the seasons.
EaterJanuary 19, 2017
Cassie Piuma maps out an exhilarating survey of the herbaceous, sun-baked flavors of the Middle East. Her recipes meld with the local seasons, assisted by produce from the farm of co-owner Ana Sortun. Read more
Taryn L.February 20, 2018
Great food for sharing plates with friends. Also good Gluten Free options. I have Celiac Disease and I was provided a Gluten Free menu. I got the Potato Falafel and Steak Tartare
Boston.comDecember 11, 2013
Kibbeh here incorporates red lentils and crab, for wonderfully light patties topped with a green papaya salad and a green Israeli hot sauce called zhoug. And try the dim sum-style passed dishes.
Margot MazurSeptember 18, 2016
Incredible and innovative wine menu. You can walk in and sit at the bar but it fills up pretty quickly. Get anything on the dim sum style mezze plates.
Cait WhitneyDecember 8, 2014
This good is to die for, the combinations are creative and delicious. The squid was nice but my favorite dish is the venison and be sure to try the specials too!
Anthony C.September 4, 2015
Awesome food! Anything you try is great. The lamb burgers....The octopus...everything. They also have specials that are amazing. Drinks are awesome too! The melonius and the woodsman's bribe are bomb
Brad GaroonMay 6, 2015
The burger sits on top of a seriously delicious brioche bun. It's a build-your-own situation, so you add toppings as you go, like a fried egg for a bit extra. Read more
NMarch 4, 2016
Ah god this place is amazing the seven later hummus is so delicious and they had this dish feta cheese with eggplants it's a MUST!! Almost everything on the menu is good. It's expensive though
Pedram SafariApril 1, 2016
Try Circassian Quail, BBQ Duck, Beef Shish & Kofte Sliders. Add Parsnip Fritters & Za'tar bread, and Sumac Lemonade for drink. Dessert? Go for Loukamades with Pineapple Baklava or Muhayabiyah topping.
Rana AlsweilemAugust 11, 2015
Get the fried chicken special, crab kibbeh with lentil, 7 layer humus, lahm bajeen, moroccan fried shrimp, pumpkin fritters! Portion wise, they're small plates (tapas) so order approx 3 per person
Supriya ManotSeptember 18, 2016
Being here is sort of like being in a middle eastern bazar. Although it's dimly lit the ambience is totally buzzing. Try the yummy day's special that the staff brings out in between courses.!
Aaron WheelerApril 17, 2017
There are so many amazing vegetarian options here so go with the flow, but for drinks, make sure to get something with bitters in it - their specialty!
Liam NeeDecember 30, 2016
Best of Boston 2016: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Restaurant 🇹🇷 :: Pork schnitzel w/ mustard-and-caper brown butter, escarole & rosemary za’atar; & quail shish kebabs w/ walnut sauce & chanterelles.
Quinton MaJuly 26, 2015
The menu apparently changes frequently but absolutely everything I had was top notch: Scallops w/ flax brittle, the Brussels sprouts, crab/lentils, lamb crepe, corn/taramasalata were all on fire!
Megan TrombinoDecember 8, 2013
I loved everything we had! The small plates are the perfect way to try all if the layers of flavor Sarma has to offer. The sesame fried chicken made my eyes water with delight. The pork belly... Uhhhh
Gaelle CLOCHARDJune 7, 2018
Good restaurant for people with high expectations! — pea falafel, crab & red lentil kibbeh, loukamades (with apricot granita) and lamb kebab (nice mix of veggies & sauce, we expected a tender kebab).
BriannaApril 29, 2016
Go in a group and order one of everything on the menu to share. It's all amazing. I especially loved the brussels sprouts and broccoli
Youssof MalMay 12, 2017
The food is truly excellent, an explosion of flavor in every dish. The octopus is perfectly cooked.and the combinations eccentrically unique: I'm looking at you Crispy Tuna Grapeleaves.
EaterOctober 30, 2013
Island Creek Oyster Bar alum Vik Hegde is in charge of Ana Sortun and Cassie Pium's first full cocktail program. Where else can you get drinks made with sumac, aleppo, za'atar, and mastic?
YaseminAugust 8, 2014
Amazing fusion of American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Yet there's a grave menu mistake, Raki isn't an "after dinner spirit", it's meze's best friend and served with meal.
JoJo VinickOctober 23, 2018
Everything is good here. Especially the Brussels sprouts, honeynut pancakes, delicata squash, salmon, and desserts!
Alicia KosasihApril 30, 2014
Love this place! Don't miss their 7-Layer Hummus as well as other hearty Mezes. A more casual version of Oleana, and it's just as good as Ana Sortun's other establishments! 😁
Adam SigelFebruary 28, 2017
Delicious mezza. They'll come by your table dim sum style with suggested plates. Say yes to everything.
NajlaSeptember 12, 2016
One of the best restaurants in the area, if not the best! Everything I tried was beyond amazing!
Matty StevensonFebruary 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Interesting drinks, skilled bartenders, and nightly specials tapas style. Favs: Moroccan Fried Shrimp, Spicy Peppers, & Lamb Kofte Sliders.
Sofia PapastamelosNovember 7, 2015
Everything is delicious. You can't go wrong. They had great Greek wine and lamb sliders. Don't forget to try the chefs dish of the night!
Brad GaroonMay 6, 2015
Though not devoid of the gamey, Mediterranean flavor that so many associate with lamb, the Kofti sliders were not overwhelming with the cumin and coriander that turns some off from ovine patties. Read more
Katie GerardJanuary 29, 2016
This place is just beyond delicious. Make sure you under order so as to take advantage of the many mouth watering dishes the waiters will cycle by your table.
Alex PintoAugust 2, 2017
Concept and decoration perfect ! My favorite in town, try Squash Blossom and the steak tartar ... to die for. chef Piuma is a genius!
Karen StufflebeamNovember 3, 2013
Awesome awesome awesome! Love this place because it's like going to Oleana except you get to try a bunch of amazing small plates! Can't wait to go back :-)
Mike DDecember 7, 2013
Our table of 4 got ~10-12 items. Order a few things off the menu, but save space for the specials, which aren't on the menu and are passed by the servers, dim sum style.
Justin U.August 17, 2014
This was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. I haven't stopped talking about this place since we left. I was really impressed. Every plate tasted like it was artfully cooked. You should go
Alexandra KhachatryanMarch 8, 2019
The cocktails are awesome! Food is so good and well crafted flavors. Definitely can’t wait to return.
Constantin WAugust 23, 2019
Wait for the daily specials, they are fantastic! The shortrib was excellent as well!
Claire C.December 21, 2013
fall-off-the-bone lamb ribs, pumpkin fritters were delicious & not a deep-fried clump one'd think of "fritters". good music selections too.
Sarah NixonJune 16, 2017
Good food and a fun concept. The prices seem a little high but it's a great place to experiment with new foods!
Ryan NixonDecember 16, 2016
Good cocktails, especially the aperitifs. Venison wrapped dates were a nice twist and multilayer dips with their bread was really nice
Peter BoyceMay 9, 2019
Broccoli tabouleh; lamb sabzi; hummus. Get the daily specials
john SFebruary 18, 2014
Amazing, save some room for the specials. Lamb burgers are great!
Vanessa GatlinMarch 4, 2014
Zagat says, "Crab and red lentil kibbeh ($12) with coconut-curry and green papaya gets a pleasant perk from zhoug, a spicy hot Yemeni chile sauce."
Jon PierceOctober 11, 2013
Go with friends and try half the menu. The brussels sprouts, octopus, jerky and seven layer hummus were all excellent.
Lynette WinslowMay 9, 2014
Had a fantastic time at the bar! Great drinks, amazing food, fun bartenders. Better experience than at a table, even.
Claudia MastroianniJune 7, 2020
Been here 10+ times
During pandemic, they are having “snack shack” lunch hours on Sunday, with the menu just posted at the door.
Brian McMahonMarch 5, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Everything here is incredible.. the best MENA cuisine I've ever had.. the amouhamara is the tastiest thing I've ever had
Alexandra RobertsSeptember 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is amazing here. You cannot go wrong. Sit at the bar, Patrick and Vik are the best!
Tricia BeretzDecember 9, 2013
The food is A-mazing (foodgasm's with every dish), and make sure you say yes to any specials they may wander by and offer
Nic BarnesAugust 9, 2016
Food @Sarma is inventive, surprising and completely delicious. Prepare for a taste sensation!

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