Top : United_States : MA : Cambridge : Baraka CafeNorth African cuisine in a small storefront restaurant on a side street off of Central Square. 80 Pearl St
Cambridge
MA
United States
02139
Telephone : 617.868.3951
Type of cuisine served :Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash.
Dress : casual.
ReviewsWorst Dining Experience of My Life! The food was pretty good...but no one should have to put up with service. Not only did they forget our reservation, make us wait for almost an hour, only have a table for 2 even though we were 3, the owner/waitress then came over the scold us in front of everyone because of our "attitude". She went as far to call us racist! Whatever. This lady is just crazy, and the fact that she told us she was too successful to have to put up with us is just going too far. Fight back Boston...don't settle for this kind of crap! The food was pretty good...but no one should have to put up with service. Not only did they forget our reservation, make us wait for almost an hour, only have a table for 2 even though we were 3, the owner/waitress then came over the scold us in front of everyone because of our "attitude". She went as far to call us racist! Whatever. This lady is just crazy, and the fact that she told us she was too successful to have to put up with us is just going too far. Fight back Boston...don't settle for this kind of crap! Food Rating [6/10] Service Rating [2/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Beg to differ Quite the opposite experience. The food was not bad at all, and we understood going in beforehand that service was going to be slow with only one chef and one server, but a fast food restaurant or kebab stand this is not. This is the sort of place where you bring a bottle of wine, you enjoy the quaint atmopshere, and enjoy the textures and tastes of something very different. Quite the opposite experience. The food was not bad at all, and we understood going in beforehand that service was going to be slow with only one chef and one server, but a fast food restaurant or kebab stand this is not. This is the sort of place where you bring a bottle of wine, you enjoy the quaint atmopshere, and enjoy the textures and tastes of something very different. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [6/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] In Heaven at Baraka Baraka is the best dining experience in the Boston area. Now that I have eaten there, nothing else compares. The appetizers are so good, i dream of them at home. Bedenjal Mechoui... is intoxicating. the cous-cous and vegetable dishes are just enough to fill you and leave you feeling light and happy, not like a the average over-sized portion at American restaurants that leave you feeling like a pig leaving the trough!! The atmosphere is congenial, and the chef often comes out to recommend what is great on the menu that night. I personally think the waitress is fun and friendly, she often has a snide sense of humor, bu tthat makes it even more fun. So, if you can leave your haughty attitude at home, and want to eat excellent fare at cut rate prices, try Baraka. And I always stop for a drink at the local pubs around the corner if there is a long wait. Baraka is the best dining experience in the Boston area. Now that I have eaten there, nothing else compares. The appetizers are so good, i dream of them at home. Bedenjal Mechoui... is intoxicating. the cous-cous and vegetable dishes are just enough to fill you and leave you feeling light and happy, not like a the average over-sized portion at American restaurants that leave you feeling like a pig leaving the trough!! The atmosphere is congenial, and the chef often comes out to recommend what is great on the menu that night. I personally think the waitress is fun and friendly, she often has a snide sense of humor, bu tthat makes it even more fun. So, if you can leave your haughty attitude at home, and want to eat excellent fare at cut rate prices, try Baraka. And I always stop for a drink at the local pubs around the corner if there is a long wait. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Great Food Indeed! The food is fantastic and truly Algerian. As a native of Algeria, I have to say Chef Karim does an authentic job. For the true experience, stick with the traditional food such as the Couscouses and avoid the westernized dishes. Wine would be great, but not served, allowed and frankly, not a must for true enjoyment. If you want to have the Algerian restaurant experience, then go to Baraka. The food is fantastic and truly Algerian. As a native of Algeria, I have to say Chef Karim does an authentic job. For the true experience, stick with the traditional food such as the Couscouses and avoid the westernized dishes. Wine would be great, but not served, allowed and frankly, not a must for true enjoyment. If you want to have the Algerian restaurant experience, then go to Baraka. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10]
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