Nzuko

Went here on Friday night with my cousin and this place does not disappoint. The food was so amazing especially the macaroni and cheese. It had to be the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever had in my life. As a Haitian American, I know that Caribbean food takes a long time to make, and this is worth the weight. The staff was so sweet and the owner was so sweet. They gave us a complementary sample of their soup. The fried pork a.k.a. Griot, was cooked in a different way and it was so delicious. I will 100% be going there again.

The food was delish. The hummus is a must, it's smooth and had with 3 different flavors it's fun to share. Went to eat for a girl's dinner, shared 3 apps and 2 kabob plates. We got hummus, chonch fritters and cheese mannish. The hummus and fritters were great, would definitely order again. The cheese mannish was not what I expected, it was good it's was like a flat bread pizza. (We were expecting a dip.) The prawns kebob's were cooked perfect, and tender and juicy. The salad was nice. The lamb kebob's were slightly over cooked. Definitely give this place a try! It's definitely worth you're time.

The vibe is warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the hummus and grape leaves, both were packed with flavor and so fresh. For dessert, we tried the passion fruit basque, and it was simply amazing. I also had Choublac and Ginger Ale for the first time and was genuinely impressed. Everything from the service to the atmosphere made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

I was just here over the weekend with my cousin and let me tell you, this restaurant absolutely exceeded my expectations. The owner's passion is evident in the amazing atmosphere and the staff's genuine care, making for a truly special experience. Delicious food and friendly staff served up one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. I’ll most definitely be coming back!

✨ A Hidden Gem for Every Occasion Whether you're planning a romantic date night, a birthday celebration, or a vibrant networking event, this place is *the* destination. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegance and warmth—think classy décor, soulful music, and a staff that treats you like family. 🍽️ Culinary Fusion That Delivers The menu is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Haitian influences, and every dish I've tried has been a standout. On my most recent visit, I had the steamed red snapper paired with a beautifully presented hummus plate—both were absolutely delicious. The cocktails are crafted with care, and for those who prefer non-alcoholic options, the selection is just as thoughtful and satisfying. 🤝 Hospitality That Feels Personal From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth. The owner is incredibly personable—she makes it a point to visit each table, engage in conversation, and ensure every guest feels seen and cared for. Her passion for the business and her community shines through in every detail. 🌟Consistently Exceptional This was my third event at this location, and each experience has been consistently outstanding. The food never disappoints, and the atmosphere continues to impress. It's a space that welcomes everyone, with an inclusive vibe that makes you want to return again and again. 🛡️Attentive to Dietary Needs As someone with allergies to nuts and shellfish, I truly appreciated how seriously the staff took my concerns. They were attentive, accommodating, and made me feel safe without compromising the dining experience.

Great experience at Nzuko. Despite the construction currently outside of the building, I was greeted by the lady and welcomed to come in to this sunny place with Caribbean vibes and super clean modern feel. The food was super fresh and felt healthy and good value, I had lentil soup special and Jamaican chicken wrap, both were amazing. I will be back and bring family and friends.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nzuko Restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! The moment I stepped in, I was impressed by the warm ambiance and the aroma of delicious food wafting through the air. The menu at Nzuko is truly unique, focusing on organic and healthy meals that not only tantalize your taste buds but also nourish your body. The chef's creativity shines through in every dish, and the presentation is always Instagram-worthy. I ordered the plantain griots, salmon, chicken wings, and it was love at first bite! The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and you could genuinely taste the freshness of the organic ingredients. The portion size was generous, and the price was very reasonable considering the quality of the food. What sets Nzuko apart is their commitment to serving healthy, organic meals that cater to various dietary needs. It's clear that the team is passionate about food and wellness, and this passion translates into every aspect of the dining experience. If you're looking for a restaurant that serves delicious, healthy meals in a welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Nzuko. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a satisfying and nutritious dining experience! ## Rating: 5/5 stars

Nzuko isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere is inviting, the service feels personal (the owner is often on-site and so welcoming!), and every dish is crafted with heart and soul. The food? Michelin-star worthy, without question. Even the pickiest eaters at our table were blown away. Every plate was full of bold, balanced flavors that made each bite memorable. The sea bass is a must-try perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Explore the menu! There’s something special in every dish. Highly, highly recommended!

Food was delicious with ample portions. Price reasonable/moderate. The service was prompt, done well and not rushed. I had the lamb kebob which came with humus & salad. The waiter treated th 3 of us to a free sample of a delicious pumpkin soup. A wonderful experience at a restaurant a little off the beaten path outside of Watertown Sq. (MA). Added benefit: The public parking lot had free EV charging stations.

We had to wait over an hour for food and were charged prior to services being rendered. So we couldn't leave. We were offered a prefixed menu with limited choices and even through the menu said we could order off menu for an extra charge, we were told we could not. The meal came to $222 with tax and tip. I paid $222 for rice in a bell pepper and some ribs that took forever to come and tasted average. This place was awful and I regret going here.

Nzuko is truly a hidden gem and deserves to be outed! They have been open for about 2.5 years. I would never have stumbled onto this restaurant, if not for my Yelp search for restaurants in the area. It's located in a very residential neighborhood, but easy to get to. Nzuko serves Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. They even have a small parking lot right outside. Recommended! Well worth exploring! The service, hospitality and food quality is top notched! You can tell Nzuko cares about fresh, clean ingredients. The food presentation is just lovely and the flavors are innovative. While the exterior of the restaurant is unnoticeable, the interior is absolutely beautiful! Their attention to detail is impeccable; down to their glass wear. Great atmosphere and vibe! This is the menu shared by 3ppl (eating family style is the way to go): --- Chicken Wings ($12.00/5pcs): Nzukodry rub, mitmita yogurt, black vinegar. These wings were boldly seasoned. Very unique flavors for me, as I've never tasted anything like these wings. Very good; albeit they could have used a dipping sauce, as they were dry. --- Meze Board-From the Caribbean ($36.00): This Meze Board consisted of Plantains, Akara, Conch Fritters, French Fries, Griot, & Pikliz. - Akara Conch Fritters; Akara is made from cowpeas or beans (black-eyed peas) by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin and Togo. It is found throughout West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. These Fritters were so tasty and just perfect. Eat them while they're hot! They came on top of Tzatziki sauce, which complimented the fritters well. -Griot & Pikliz; a traditional Haitian dish of marinated, deep-fried pork shoulder that's considered the country's national dish. The pork is served with Pikliz, a spicy pickled vegetable slaw. The pork had good flavors but a little too well done for my tastes. The Pikliz was great; tangy pickled slaw (no mayo). --- Meze Board-From the Mediterranean ($38): Lamb, kofta and chicken kebabs, mushroom rice, tzatziki, fall greens, hummus trio. - Kebabs: The lamb & kofta kebabs were very tasty; albeit a little too well done for my tastes. Surprisingly, the chicken kebab was the best of the trio, and still maintained its moistness. - Salad with Tzatziki: refreshing and delicious. - Mushroom Rice: I really liked this flavorful rice but some in my party thought the rice was too hard. - Hummus Trio: chickpeas, sweet potato & red beets; served with pita. This was outstanding. Each type of hummus was distinctive and delicious. Note that you can order this dish as an appetizer, if you don't want to order the Meze Board. We were too full to order dessert but they have delicious dessert options on their menu! All in all, a great find and a great meal. If the meats in our dishes weren't so well-done, this could easily have been a 5 Star review. I would definitely return to try other menu items on my next trip to MA!

Nzuko is a hidden gem! The food is nothing short of amazing. Admittedly, I had no idea of what kind of food to expect, but I was surprised and appreciated the culinary journey. We literally tried everything on the menu...including the specials for the day...and everything was delicious!!! I took my leadership team here for dinner. They were able to accommodate the large without issue and provide great service. The family who runs the business are awesome people! The restaurant seems off the beaten path to me but I'm not familiar with the area; however, it's worth the trek. I highly recommend Nzuko! Definitely check it out!

Food and cocktails were just delicious! Service was great. The hummus appetizer is out of this world. They give you a trio of 3 - plain, beetroot and Sweet potato which was my favorite! The jerk chicken and mushroom pilaf were the other MVPs of our lunch. The gin hibiscus cocktail was also fabulous!

Superstar local eatery that specializes in Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine. The jerk chicken was extremely flavorful (but not oversalted) - a nice spice mix sauce with some tender drumstick with thigh combination. It's quite a meaty dish; the cook on the chicken was a tad over for my tastes but overall the meat was tender. The accompanying vegetables and the tumeric rice pilaf served as excellent complementary dishes. The Fattoush salad dish was quite nice too. A bit too much oil for my taste on the salad, but it was fresh and leafy. I would have preferred a bit more beets than what was provided. The pita disk was crispy and a good accompaniment to the salad. The meze plate of kabobs (lamb, chicken, and kofta) was delicious. The meats were done tenderly (the kofta was a bit tough but the lamb and chicken were nicely grilled and tender inside). The rice pilaf especially had a neat texture, infused with a mushroom flavor. A side salad accompanied the dish. Excited to have tried this place, and excited to return!

Tasty, great food. Haven't had a bad meal. Jerk Chicken, lamb kebab, conch fritters, hummus plate ... everything is delicious. Huge portions. Fun cocktails too.

This restaurant was so good, I hope more people learn about it! Our server was great and made really great recommendations. The falafels were some of the best I've ever had. They were big and well made. So good. The hummus platter was also amazing and some of the best hummus I've had - I only wish the servings of all 3 were bigger. I had the lamb shank, and it was amazing! My friend who got the jerk chicken liked it, and I tasted it, it was pretty good. The Mediterranean/ Haitian mash up is such a novel idea. The place was decorated well, and I will definitely be back with more people.

Beautiful neighborhood spot with a creative twist of Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes. As other reviews have noted, the chef/owner really cares about what he's putting out to customers and the service is exceptional. We ordered three appetizers to try: the conch fritters, the trio of hummus, and the grape leaves. According to the chef, the fritters are their specialty - my husband loved them with the accompanying sauce (and it's hard to go wrong with something battered and deep fried). They'd pair well with some beer. My favorite was the super fluffy pita bread with the beet hummus, which was a beautiful shade and had some sweet beet flavor. The pumpkin hummus was a tad too sweet for me. Rave reviews for the braised lamb shank and jerk chicken. The entrees are pretty massive and very reasonable at the price point. I wasn't super hungry so opted for the fattoush, which came with grilled, crispy pita. The dressing for the salad was very tart; a touch less acidic and it would've been perfect. Next time, I'd get the kabobs or the lamb shank, enough food for two meals. They also have mezze boards to share a bit of everything if you're coming as a group. There's a small parking lot in front; we snagged the very last spot. Reservations are recommended for weekend dinners, the place filled up quickly.

Oh man, their jerk chicken is so good but so expensive. It's $29... you do get a decent amount, but that price is still kind of up there. The chicken was tender and wonderfully marinated. The spices were so aromatic, but the spiciness level wasn't too overbearing. The rice was amazing. I have to go back and try more, but my wallet can't handle it. Definitely a great place to go for special occasions.

We had a lovely late lunch at Nzuko, The setting is bright and modern. We had the entire place to ourselves. We had the mezze dinner and conch fritters to experience the Med/Caribbean influence. Service was friendly and attentive. Food arrived in a timely manner.. We loved the grilled chicken and hummus. The beetroot and sweet potato spreads were also very nice. Plating is artful. The grilled bread complimented the meal. The star was the tasty rice. WOW, so good. My daughter enjoyed her lamb. The conch fritters were a bit pale and sat on a bed of lovely sauce but the garlic factor was a bit intense. Overall, it was a nice experience.

When calling it either rings out and no one picks up or goes straight to voicemail, which is full. I called for days to confirm a reservation I changed and never got a person to talk to. I literally went in the day of and told them in person that I had a group coming. But it wasn't busy on a Saturday night at 7pm so it really wasn't super necessary to stress about it. Has a very small parking lot but spaces available in the garage as well. The ambiance was nice, clearly a lot of love and work put into the design. Food was fine, different than many other places. But pretty expensive for what it was. Drinks were great but came very slowly. Ordered a second drink when mains came and didn't get it till we were done eating and plates had been cleared. It is clearly a small business where one couple is the server and bar tender for the whole place. It's very cute but wouldn't be my first choice to go back to.

TLDR: yummy slightly upscale spot. Spot has its own parking lot for easy access. Food was quite good and service was attentive. Portions were fairly large and appropriate for the price we paid.

Awesome gem in Watertown. Very new, bright and clean space. The restaurant sits at the bottom of a large condo development. Lots of natural lighting and big windows. The inside is modern and warm. Wait staff is awesome. Very attentive. The mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is divine. Love the pita and tzatziki. The Mediterranean platter was huge. Three kebab, one chicken, one steak and one lamb. Also came with salad, 3 hummus spreads, rice and pita. So good. Appetizers to try... the conch fritters are their specialty. Also the spicy falafel was delicious and had just enough bite. This place is great. Please do come here and bring your friends. This is a place that I'm hoping has great success. We don't have alot of these types of modern, fusion eateries in the area. You can tell the chef is passionate about the food. Every thing here is fresh and made with care. I highly recommend you visit. Parking is easy. There's a small lot next the building and then just beyond that a much larger lot.

Fantastic food, so very flavorful!! Such an interesting and fun mix.... Caribbean and Greek. We had the garden mezze platter, and chicken and lamb kebabs. All were great. Good serving size. The owner came and checked on us after our meal and was so genuine and caring about her guests' enjoyment. Nice atmosphere too. Highly recommended!!

Excellent food Would definitely return to try more things on menu Friendly service Nice ambiance

First time trying nzuko, amazing food , really nice atmosphere cute decor , but the vibe left me wondering if the restaurant itself is having a marketing issue , so i went for a lunch around 1 on a Saturday , and it was dead the entire time I was there there was 2 tables filled , one guy making the drinks and serving the food , he didn't speak much English and was very timid and shy and had little knowledge of the menu items when asked , all in all food was excellent and would be the main reason for a return ... ps the branzino is to die for best fish I have found in any restaurant I been to ..

EVERYTHING here was delicious. You cannot go wrong with any menu choice. Personally I had the Meze board (Mediterranean). The portions are very generous- expect leftovers. The presentation of the entree was also excellent. I have rarely seen a restaurant have so many options that are just perfect! Well done.

This. Place. Is. Fire. Truly. Idk what you are doing if you aren't going to Nzuko on the regular for your date night. This mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine is simply the best. We started our meal with the Taste of the Caribbean and omg y'll. The PORK with plantains and relish!? To die for! The pork was so so well done it fell apart in your mouth. No pick of our main which was the Kofta kebab. the meat was juice, the rice perfectly done and the salad, just the perfect green addition. We loved having two distinctive flavors to enjoy. Finally for dessert we had the key lime pie. Now. I love key lime pie but this, this is something else. Not too tart but instead rich and creamy without weighing you down. Finally, the chef let us preview a dessert coming onto the menu tomorrow...a basque cheesecake with passion fruit curd. Passion fruit is my favorite fruit and let me say this dessert was the best cheesecake I've ever had. Light, clearly made moments ago and full of such flavor. Each dish was so well made, so well flavored and created with love and care. The team was so good with my allergies and I loved every moment of this meal.

Wanted to love it more and expected more given the rave reviews but it was just good to very good, not great. The hummus trio was delicious but there are many places in a 3 mile radius that do great hummus so it's hard to stand out on hummus alone. I had my hopes up for the jerk chicken, one of my favorite dishes, but this version was surprisingly bland. The chicken itself was on the bone and tender, it just lacked that intense jerk flavor I expected. The place was clean and quiet for a Saturday night in July. The staff were quiet as well but nice.

Place seems closed, the number is out of service, looks like there's construction around and the door was locked, it's unclear if they're just out of business or if their hours are wrong, but I was here at noon on a Tuesday and the place was completely dead

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. They selected a great niche of being a Mediterranean & Caribbean restaurant- and excel in it!

We really enjoyed our Saturday night dinner on 1/20/24. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Parking was free (it's Watertown, after all). I love the concept, which is a fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean, all prepared with very fresh ingredients (including almost everything made from scratch) with an a focus on health, which is important to the congenial owner and chef, Laurette. Meat is sourced from area farms. The spices are all fresh ground in the restaurant. Nothing is from cans or bags. While some things are fried, fried foods do not predominate. Everything tastes fresh and uses a wonderful blend of flavors. Most things have spice but are not spicy. The food left a wonderful tingling of different tastes in my mouth. We had the hummus trio, Caribbean mezze board, jerk chicken, and lamb shank. Every dish was fantastic. The menu is fairly prices and the wine did not have usurious corkage fees. This was such a great find. We can't wait to return to try more dishes!

The food and drink served here deserve Michelin Star attention. I have eaten at star rated restaurants that don't come close to what I tasted at Nzuko. The space is very well designed. Hip, without feeling pretentious. Fun, without seeming tacky. Neon letters and banana peel ceiling fans shouldn't work, but here they do. That are not perfect though. We got our appetizer, the conch fritters, long before we saw our cocktails, finished it before our drinks ever arrived. And those fritters were the worst part of the whole meal. It was as if there was no conch in them at all. Just spicy breading. No flavor or texture. On a bed of some kind of jalapeño aoli which clashed with the spices of the fritters. I could have attributed dichotomy of that let down, followed by everything else, that made everything that followed seem even better, but it really was just an anomaly. The cocktails were excellent in formulation and execution. The entrées were masterful. You look at my other reviews and you will see I am quite picky, to an almost hater degree. This place blew me away. I had the lamb shank in a sauce I can't even explain the flavor of. Just...red wine and spice mined from Dune. With smashed, perfectly crispy potatoes mixed with the sauce from the lamb, given body by couscous. The Jerk chicken is so tender and flavorful I cursed loudly and rudely out of surprise. The fish led a journey of flavors that never went to expected places, but delivered you to a land of "very nice". The cocktails were exquisite. One tasted like a fluffy sweet mint cloud, and the other like a spiced liquefied plum. Plus the tempranillo red wine was perfect with the lamb. This place has possibly the best food and drinks I've had since I moved to the area. There is one thing that knocks this place down a peg though. The Front of House does not stack up to the Back. The service feels lazy. Totally lacking any energy or charm. I thought at first our server might have been autistic. Then the rest of the staff had the same attitude, and it was almost unwelcoming. Logistically, the timing for things was off. We finished out app before we ever got out cocktail. I had to stop eating my lamb, or I would have not recieved my wine in time to pair it. I didn't even have a chance to order it before my friends finished their meals because no one came to check on us. They wouldn't even look us in the eye and barely spoke to us. There isn't a host station when you walk in the place. You just stand awkwardly until someone notices you. Don't take my bashing of the service and fritters too far. The food and drink quality so heavily outweigh it, I didn't even ding them a star. This place is worth an hour drive to try.

Nzuko is an delicious, hidden, must-visit gem in Watertown. My friend and I came here for dinner on a Thursday night. We were lucky to be able to walk-in and grab a table. There is limited parking but we were also lucky to get a spot right in front. My friend and I started our dinner off with a couple of cocktails: 10,000 Bet and Cucumber Drop. Both drinks were great though the 10,000 Bet was our favorite of the two. We ordered 3 appetizers: falafels, hummus, and chicken wings. The falafels were crispy, well-made and delicious. The only downsides to this dish was that I wish there was more tahini sauce and that the dish came with pita. The chicken wings were cooked perfectly and delicious. The hummus, which we thought was the best dish of the night, was amazing. There are 3 different types of hummus: red lentil, chickpea, and beet. Each hummus was unique and flavorful. We were really full after the 3 appetizer orders that we decided to share one main dish: chicken kebabs. The chicken kebabs came out on 2 skewers on a bed of seasoned orzo with tzatziki dipping sauce. The chicken was cooked very well; the pieces were tender and juicy. My only comment would be that I wish there was a bit more spice to the chicken and some more tzatziki sauce for dipping. Overall, my friend and I really enjoyed our dinner at Nzuko. Would love to come back and try some of the other items on the menus such as the conch fritters or the jerk chicken.

Everything great!!!: food, service, ambience. A great choice for vegans, vegetarians, as well as people with no dietary restrictions.

I stopped by here earlier today by myself for dinner. It was getting to be late whenever I checked Yelp for dinner places nearby. Nzuko ended up being one of the top results and I was intrigued by the carribean and meditteranean fusion that they had going on and so I headed on over. Entering the restaurant was a bit weird as the door was locked but a nice gentlemen opened it up for me and took me in. Originally they were going to give me a table for 1 but the bar was open and so I chose to sit there instead. The inside of Nzuko is bright with light hardwood flooring and a white stone bar. Behind the bar is fun tiling which makes you think of water and then they also have a neon pink sign with their name on the wall which is visible to both the street and the dining room. After looking over the menu I decided to have the conch fritters as my Meze and the Jerk Chicken as my Main. For my appetizer I was also looking at the hummus and almost picked it before realizing I can get that anywhere. In any case the conch fritters came with braised peppers and tzatziki while the jerk chicken came with taro root purée, eschabeche pickles, crispy garlic and jerk bordelais. I was told I could substitute rice for the Taro root purée but I was interested in how it would taste in comparison to poi. My fritters came out first and I have to admit that I really enjoyed them. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the interior with a nice backend heat. The more that I ate the spicier it become which I was absolutely loving. That also meant that I could use the tzatziki as a cooling agent which I assume was the intent. Overall it was a nicely composed dish even if I couldn't actually tell that I was eating conch. As I was about 3/4 of the way through my fritters, the jerk chicken came out and it was easily the most beautifully plated jerk chicken I had even seen. I first tasted the taro purée just in case the chicken itself blew out my palate and I found it to be nice and somewhat creamy, with a somewhat similar flavor flavor that I was used to with poi. As for the chicken I didn't think it was too spicy at first but much like the fritters, the more I ate of it the more backend heat I got. The flavor of it was nice too and I kept on going back in for more. I actually thought that portion size was going to be a problem here with the single big chicken leg only. However I think that the taro ended up filling me up as by the end I was full and satisfied. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I really enjoyed my meal and thought that it was one of the best that I have had recently.

Thursday night = date night. Luckily, Watertown is increasingly becoming a dining hot spot. A quick Yelp search by the gf led us to this beautiful restaurant. This place marries Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisines to please any palate. We had the From the Garden board and the Jerk chicken plate. The board had all of our favorite Mediterranean apps. The plantains were amazing and the pitta bread and hummus were tasty. The jerk chicken was savory and a little spicy. This restaurant takes traditional dishes and elevates them beautifully. The zouk music in the background almost had me dancing. The service was quick. Honestly, I'm surprised more people don't know about this place yet. It's delicious. You seriously need to come check it out.

Just had our mother's day celebration here today. What an amazing food, professional staff, clean and lovely restaurant. So much flavor in every bite. I loved my jerk chicken dish and the hummus appetizer. My mother loved the lamb shank. My mother in law had the salmon and it was so moist and flavorful. Mac and cheese was good too.

Went in with high expectations given the reviews, and they delivered on all counts. Service was friendly and efficient. Room is comfortable, although the tables are a bit close. All the food we had was really good. Everything on the Mediterranean meze board was delicious. The portions of the spreads that came with it were tiny, but the kebabs and mushroom rice were excellent. Jerk chicken, salmon, and prawn dinners were all excellent. Jerk was served with a heaping portion of tasty rice. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Will definitely come back.

From my daughter...and I agree with all! "Simply put, Nzuko is awesome. I'm a 13 year old, who has a lot of food restrictions due to allergies, and am relatively picky, but wow, the food here was incredible. They have very unique dishes, and everything we got (mac and cheese, grape leaves, poached salmon, orzo salad, and jerk chicken) were all delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised by the amazing flavors and textures. Also really great staff. Super friendly and welcoming. All around awesome restaurant. Highly recommend it." Beautiful, bright and open interior. We will be back!

We had a reservation for 6:30. Wasn't necessary at that hour. There was one person who's a hostess and a waitress. We got the table and waited. Waited and waited. Finally we ordered our drinks then waited, waited and waited. By now tables are 80% filled and still only one person doing everything. Our dinner finally arrived it was 40min since we sat down. My salmon was so salty I could not eat it. Mango salsa was so spice I had to drink two glasses of water. And my husband's chicken was lukewarm. Probably had been sitting in the kitchen for half an hour. My unwise decision to order a dessert. We waited, waited, and waited. Finally I gave up and try to get the one person staff's attention. Not easy. She is extremely busy sitting people, taking orders, dealing with online orders and Uber drivers. By the time she made to our table it has been 1 hr and 45 minutes since we came in. So Food was bad. Very overpriced. Service was very slow. No ambience. Oh. Yea. The lighting above our table was flickering for the whole time. We could not see our food well. So ambience ? None. Why is this place get high reviews ? I don't know. Surely we won't be returning.

Every. Single. Thing. Was amazing. The cocktails are as tasty as they are beautiful. We tried several appetizers, as well as the Caribbean Mezze board. All delicious. There is a pork curry that goes with the plantains that's outstanding. The rice has incredible flavor too. The wings were beautifully spiced and cooked to perfection, and served over a delicious yogurt sauce. The salad on the mezze board was dressed in the most delicious vinaigrette. Finally, the rum cake is served with an amazing combination of ice cream, sesame seeds, and popcorn. It's totally unexpected and you must have it! The service could not have been more gracious. Go. Soon.

I ordered delivery and, while I didn't exactly receive what I had ordered, the meal I got was so filling and delicious that I can't complain. The plantain and hummus were simply incredible, texture and flavor on point. The spicy cabbage that came with the plantains was punchy and unapologetically spicy. Falafel was tasty but a bit dry; next time I would order an extra side of tzatziki for it. Kudos to the restaurant for using sustainable packaging! My meal came in aluminum containers that are both recyclable and easy to reheat in the oven.

Nice place and people but food wasn't very good. Jerk chicken was disappointing, bland like sauce was poured on from a jar. Several things tasted oily or reheated, not freshly cooked. Plantains were dry. Was not terrible but wouldn't go back either.

Everything about this hidden gem is FIVE STARS. The food is interesting and delicious. The ambience and design of the space is warm and fun. The staff is warm, knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful meal and experience. Can't wait for my next visit to try some new dishes!

All I can is WOW! This is phenomenal food. Everything we had tasted amazing. The plantains with pork, falafels, sea bass, village salad, and Fattoush salad were all flavorfully balanced and vibrant. I preferred my meal here to many meals I've had on Newbury Street in Boston. It's just great quality food. In addition, the service was great with kind waitstaff and the ambiance was fun and cool with modern, natural design. Highly recommend!! I hope Nzuko stays around for a long, long time!

This place did not disappoint. I went here after a recommendation and I will say that I was thoroughly impressed. The food here is a fusion between Caribbean and Mediterranean which I couldn't ask for a better mix. I ordered the $10,000 bet for my drink, wings as my app and for my entree the mussels. All items were tasty, my only slight dislike what that the mussels seemed to be a bit over cooked. But overall everything was great. The owner made it a point to come out and ask how everything was which is always a nice gesture. Service was prompt and efficient. Overall I would recommend this place and come again if I am in the area.

This is a *great* restaurant tucked away outside of Watertown Square. We had the fattoush salad, cheese manakish, humous platter, grape leaves, and jerk chicken. Everything was fresh, extremely flavorful, and visually appealing. Service was casual, warm, and attentive. The space is lovely, with thought put into every detail of décor and table settings. We had two very good cocktails, the Wild Hibiscus, and a classic gin martini -- next time I'll try the Bees' Knees. Definitely worth the trip!!!

Really just wonderful! The Carribean appetizer platter was beautifully plated, gorgeous to look at -- so many tastes, so many textures! Really, I just wish my wife and I had ordered two of these instead of the whole meal, no offense to the other dishes. The lamb shank was tender, had a nice sauce, big as a battleship on the plate. There were some potatoes on the plate with the shank, all smashed and crispy and sauced -- some kind of a lemony sauce -- I'm not kidding when I say the best potatoes I've had in my life. The village salad was a generous portion. The donuts (I forget the technical term for them) for dessert were just perfect. The service was friendly and helpful. Small bit of criticism: I wish the village salad went a little lighter on the raw onion. That's it -- that's all the criticism I have. I got a chance to chit-chat with the chef/owner. I own a food business of my own (organic grocery, take-out kitchen), so it was especially fun to hear what she does, and how she does it. In particular, some of the choices she makes around ingredient quality are highly unusual. Like using actual organic chicken, frying in avocado oil, using cashews instead of some generic dairy or starch as the base for this one dipping sauce. That stuff ain't cheap, and it probably doesn't make the food taste that much different. You do it because you care, and because you believe in it. Much respect.

WOW!!! What a great new place and in a brand new building. They call it a fusion of Mediterranean and Jamaican food. We got a little bit of both. We started out with some appetizers of a Garden Board which was excellent and I highly recommend. Grape leaves, hummus, falafels, and plantains. I loved all of it. It was a big appetizer but we had a small group. In fact a number of the apps have a lot of food with them. The village salad was fantastic. We had some chicken kabobs and a jerk chicken entrees. Everything was delicious. It is not a cheap eats place but the food and decor are very nice. Service was excellent but we went when there was not too many customers. Drinks look great but we were having lunch so no alcohol. Cannot not wait to go again.

We went here for dinner. The food was delicious, service was great (hard to find good service in Boston, but these people were very polite and nice). the place was clean and neat. Will be back again.

This is a special find! Wings were tangy and delicious Falafel.. well rounded flavor with a light hummus dressing Chicken kebab spicy with an orzo salad was a very delicious flavor prolife Meze Caribbean platter with Conch fritters , lamb in curry sauce, plantains (done right!) is not to be missed Decent wine and beer selection .... I found this to pair well with a double IPA Lamboukes was a hands down sort of your favorite donut holes with ice cream followed by the rice pudding ( similar to Pakistani "Kheer") was delicious and filling! All in all are too much because the food was good! A diverse crowd for mother's day from mature to young families. But it was not noisy... Bright and air due to the glass windows. Park in the lot or pull into the building where there are some Nzuko designated spots. Gets my 5 star rating! Which means don't miss it!

Food was very disappointing. Expected a lot better quality food with such highly rated restaurant but every one of us was underwhelmed. We had reservation and were offered the worst table with sun in face. No shades in the place. We then were placed at a table outside the bathroom with minimal to no air conditioning. The meat in the appetizer was chewy. We had to spit out few pieces and left rest untouched. They essentially robbed us $180 for a terrible meal that none of us enjoyed. The only good thing is we didn't get sick from the food. Hence the 1 star. Very suspicious how it gets its high rating on Yelp.

Great, flavorful food, simply put-fingerlicious food. Everything was delicious and presentable. Portions are huge. The service was below average ! Extremely slow for not a very busy night but the food made up for lack of service.

First time here, and I loved it! The owner was very friendly and talked us through which items are gluten and dairy-free. We had the plantain appetizer - the griot (spiced pork balls) was SOOO good - and the falafel (regular). The falafel were large and tasty but a bit dry, I would have appreciated more tahini sauce. My friend had the salmon entree and I had the kofta kebab. Both were excellent. No room for dessert - we'll have to come again. The only negative was the drinks list. There are only 3 red and 3 white wines on the menu and I can't drink red; they were out of the Sauvignon Blanc, and the (cheap) Pinot Grigio wasn't very nice. A shame, but did not detract from the experience overall - delicious and fun!

The food was fantastic. Had the falafel, hummus and shrimp. The falafel was just the right texture, not dry, and delicious. Beautiful presentation also. We were there late on a wed so it was very very quiet. Friendly service,

I cannot wait until we go back to this restaurant! The food was fabulous. We shared dishes because we wanted to try everything. The ambiance is warm and inviting! Bright lights! Great displays of decorations. The tables are separated from each other. Very clean. The wait staff is knowledgable and friendly. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Absolutely incredible. I am vegan. I get emotional eating here. I have been twice. The rum cake is incredible. Come support this business!!