Aceituna Grill Mediterranean Restaurant Expands to Downtown Boston | Eater Boston
"I watched Aceituna Grill debut its new home in the atrium of 100 Federal St. (the Exchange building) on Friday, December 7, bringing its full lineup of shawarma, falafel, pita roll-ups, rice platters, and salads to the Financial District. Having first opened about 15 years ago in Kendall Square and expanded to the Seaport in early 2017, the counter-service spot fills a demand the team saw through catering to nearby clients; the menu offers assorted shawarma and falafel with sides ranging from spicy potatoes to fattoush, and online ordering is available for easy on-site pickup. Its counter joins Blue Bottle Coffee in an open-concept glass atrium that provides communal seating and a quick-service atmosphere, and the arrival is part of a broader expansion of fast-casual Mediterranean options in the city." - Dana Hatic
Aceituna Grill Is Opening at the Exchange in Downtown Boston | Eater Boston
"Set to open at 100 Federal St., aka the Exchange, this will be Aceituna Grill’s third location, joining outposts in the Seaport and Cambridge’s Kendall Square (the original location has been open for about 15 years). I was told by a company representative that lines have been out the door at the Seaport and Kendall Square locations and that there is clear demand in the Financial District—many catering clients and people who already walk over to Seaport to eat at Aceituna prompted the expansion. The counter-service restaurant will seat about 200 diners with indoor and outdoor seating in a lush, glassy atrium surrounded by flora (the atrium also houses Blue Bottle Coffee, which opened in May). The menu will feature rice plates, pita roll-ups, and salads made with shawarma or falafel, plus items like shawarma and fattoush, along with a variety of sides, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages; Aceituna hopes to open in late fall, and the neighborhood may also see a massive food hall open nearby in the spring." - Terrence Doyle
I like the Beef & Lamb Shawarma Pita Roll-Up, which is perfect for weekday lunch.
Toppings are customizable, and I like the Fried Cauliflower.
Online ordering is convenient. I can take my time to familiarize myself with the toppings before placing an order.
Vahe Y.
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Pretty good Mediterranean plate for lunch. Chicken, rice, lentils, and hummus. Pita bread included. Their falafels were not bad either. Definitely would give more items on the menu or try. I like how the dishes and well-balanced and healthy. Give it a try one of these days.
Beth N.
Google
Ordered a bowl the other day with falafel, which was just so not good. The food was expensive and not at all delicious, in fact boring, badly cooked food, like most spots in Boston.
Allanah
Google
Had the falafel pita . Good to flavours, great sauces and garnishes. $9.95 for the sandwich. The line was moving quickly, it was fairly quiet at lunch time around the holidays. Would do it again. Plenty of seating options in the building lobby. Coffee shop and other take out on site
Jimmy B.
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They handle the lunch rush with ease here. Very fast service even when the line is long. The food is reliably good, though not excellent (chicken is occasionally dry, cauliflower too oily, etc.), but it's a great option for lunch.
Layla M.
Google
Simply the best. I dream of their fried cauliflower 🤤
Al L.
Google
Last two times I was here the food is on the dry side. Feel kinda left out for a while. Staff although super busy. They still try to help you what you want. For example I wanted garlic sauce. The guy had to step out of his station put it on my lunch. He did it with a smile. You can tell they care.
martin A.
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Didnt actually eat here but sat outside the restaurant which is clearly very popular with the staff of Bank of America. Long queue of office workers at lunchtime. Plenty of seating. We had coffee from an unnamed kiosk in the same area. Coffee and cake were excellent.