Rami's

What’s not to love? Terrific falafel, fresh ingredients and friendly folks. The pita bread has spoiled me from purchasing anything store bought. Outside seating is good in theory but too close to noisy and stinky car traffic.

Feels like I’m in Israel in the best way! One of the best falafel pita in Boston! Also love the beef kabob. Great for dine in or takeout. Definitely recommend trying this local spot!

Another great Google maps search find. We are in the area and Rami’s was one of the choices we had. I had the Rami special that had a little bit of everything and my wife had the falafel, hummus and salad plate with super fresh pita bread. We both really enjoyed ours meals and suggest if you are in the area, have a delicious meal at Rami’s.

Whenever we’re in Boston this is a must-have. The softest pita, felafel that is both moist and delicous, tehina with a perfect consistency, and the sehug that packs a flavorful punch that will take you allll the way to flavortown. The shawarma is wonderful and the ingredients are all fresh. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth a visit!

We ordered from their catering menu for ten and picked up our order on a Friday afternoon. The babganoush was among the most delicious yet. What the falafel lacked in authenticity and flavor the shawarma and chicken made up for—-moist and well seasoned. The pita bread was fresh, full and delicious. I’d say the platter was too heavy on the salad given the price but by golly it was kosher, delicious and obviously prepared with live so I’m not complaining.

If you come to Brookline/Newton and don't stop at Ramis, what the hell are you doing. Especially for an out of town place, it is so good. The women behind the counter can be scary but most israelis are so it's aight

Whenever I want a fresh and delicious hummus and falafel pita, I try to go out of my way to get one here. So good! Falafel is fantastic, everything is balanced well. I’m never disappointed.

This place is great and I'm coming back. The service was fast and friendly, the environment welcoming. I loved the pita, salad, and falafel -- fresh and tasty, especially the falafel. Those will definitely be part of future orders. The chicken was not exactly what I was expecting; it was in a small dice, and I was expecting larger, juicier chunks. I'm not sure why I expected that it that way. But I think I'l try something else next time.

Overall: 7.5/10 Taste: 8/10 - Falafels here are by far the best thing. Very crisp outside but not too dense inside with nice non-oily flavor - Everything else here is quite bland. The hummus and spicy sauce are decent. Price: 6/10 - The plates are very overpriced for the amount of meat and size of the portions. Service: 9/10 - The workers were very friendly and welcomed us in with a falafel and hummus sample Ambiance: 7/10 - The inside is cramped and the high tables we sat at had part of it being used for storage

Although what we got tasted good it was WAY OVERPRICED! $22 for the chicken, salad humus plate that was TIny! What?

There are a lot of falafel places around, but, for twenty years (I don't even know how long), Rami's has been making the best hummus and falafel (with salad) in a pita that I have ever had. There are lots of other things on the menu, but you can never go wrong with the hummus and falafel.

Food was absolutely delicious. all fresh ingredients and wonderful seasoning. Worth your time and money!!

So good that I had to come back because I just couldn't stop thinking about it! The falafel and hummus pita is filling and well worth it. I brought my grandparents here and they loved it! The owner came out and talked to them which made the visit feel a little extra special. Service is friendly and ambiance is comfortable because of it! It may not look like much from the outside, but trust me, go in. You won't regret it!

Amazing customer service. Dana is wonderful! I placed an UberEats order that was never picked up and they super kindly made me another one. UberEats customer service was the worst but Rami's made up for it! Thank you!

One of the best kosher chicken shawarma and falafel pita sandwiches I ever had in New England

Can't even begin to say how much I love this place. I always get the falafel and hummus pita and it always exceeds expectations. The staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. Definitely a hole in the wall kind of place and even though the inside is small, there's plenty of seating inside and outside. Best falafel I've ever had!

I've been coming here since it first opened over 30 years ago. There's a reason it's still around! Great food, friendly staff. Falafel is great. The Kebab Yerushalmi is excellent. The beef cigars are great. The pita is soft and fresh. Lots to like!

The best Falafel with the best pita!!! if you love angels bakery in Jerusalem, you will certainly enjoy this place.

Been coming here for years, and it's the best and most authentic falafel you can get in MA. Service can be slow, and sure, the environment is outdated, and yes...it's also pretty expensive, but Rami's is an institution in my mind and I love getting a huge falafel pocket with extra Israeli pickles! Delicious food and definitely try a nectar drink if you like the taste of ripe fruit!

A taste of Israel without the long flight! We had falafel, shawarma, hummus, salad and fries. First the fries were so good! Crispy and not too salty. Yum! Loved everything but especially the hummus. It was smooth and flavorful. Highly recommend! There are about 6 tables inside.

I was craving hummus and salad this day, so this was perfect. Everything was super fresh and you can tell they make it in store. The hummus was amazing, I scraped it off the plate. The salad was fresh, I jus wish they gave me more pickles, and a different hot sauce. Overall a great option for a quick healthy and refreshing lunch option around Coolidge corner.

I love the pitta bread, ordered takeout baba hummus salad plate, good food came with one pitta. Would def order again here and buy an extra pitta it was that good, homemade hot and fresh. Baba and hummus have bang flavor, drizzled with a bit of olive oil on top. Salad is chopped style w cukes, toms etc. and pickles. Portion satisfying. Did not go inside for the takeout, and first time takeout. Looking forward to having lunch or supper here again.

Bought the smallest platter on the menu for a small gathering. It was so so nice: a huge plate of hummus and Israeli salad, plus a large bag of pitas and a box of falafel. Really wonderful people there, made my day! Thank you!

Food is okay but overpriced. Did not receive update from the restaurant about my order and no notification from Grubhub about delivery of my order - which I had requested. Found the bag of food outside, no idea how long it had been sitting there.

I love Ramis falafel. Might be the best falafel in the city... and they have the Fluffy pita. They are center serve and have a few tables inside and 2 outside. Service is friendly and the prices are god especially for a kosher restaurant. They are kosher meat so t is easy for vegans - no dairy n the restaurant. They are closed For the sabbath Friday night-Saturday. I would like if they eliminated styrofoam packaging in future!

Consistent, tasty, and fresh falafel; simply the best falafel pita in the city!! In addition, you will find friendly, efficient staff and a really clean restaurant. And Ivrit (Hebrew) is spoken here. Metzuyan! (excellent!) Todah rabah (thank you), Rami!

Literally so good. The two people working were super kind and helpful. They made a damn good falafel pocket. It tasted exactly like how they do in Israel. I would 100% return.

rami's is mine and my friends go to spot!!! we all get their falafel in a pita with hummus, tahini, israeli salad, and pickles! they're quick to get you your food and they have lovely outdoor seating! definitely recommend

Complete disappointment. I feel based on my experience, it is hard to mess up middle eastern food to a degree it can't be eaten. Well, Rami's did it! Everything we ordered was bad.

First of all, Mary (I think she is the owner) was absolutely lovely and when I asked about the falafel, she gave me one to try before ordering. She has been in Brookline over 30 years and had a shop in Jerusalem before that! The falafel was excellent- crunchy outside and creamy inside- and it came with tahini, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and purple cabbage in an awesome pita. I'd probably get it as a plate in the future because It's so huge (I couldn't finish) and messy and add a few fries like in Israel. The spinach boureka (crispy puff pastry that was warmed up) was pretty good but I think I would like it a little more if it had cheese. I'd try the potato one and the baklava next time.

We got takeout, as we were traveling south from Maine along the east coast. Let me start off by saying that I love Israeli cuisine, and outside of Israel, the best tasting Israeli food I've ever tried to date was Grill Point (Queens, NY). Now, back to Rami's. First off, what threw me off was that the meat is not on a shawarma grill, which essentially means that it will likely be dry. But, I have seen exception to that, so gave it a try anyway. The salad bar is not available for someone to pickup what they want separately, and you can't even pay for extra (literally have to buy "plate" (ridiculously expensive), where they again put salads for you. Tahini did not taste good, which threw me, because most Israeli places get it right (Lebanese are also OK, but still not as good as Israeli). The tiny container (maybe 0.5 oz) of additional tahini I paid for (75c) went directly to garbage. But the worst thing was the taste of the meat: seriously this thing tasted somewhere between the driest Greek gyro and burnt shawarma I once tried in a Turk restaurant. It's absolutely awful. I feel like dragging the owner to NYC or Philly and forcing him to at least try how Israeli shawarma should taste like. after the first few bites, literally threw mine to garbage, and was extremely disappointed. For all the items I took, came up to over $50, and unfortunately not up to nominal standards as to what I'd call Israeli cuisine.

Fast, simple, delicious, (somewhat healthy?) food that is also pretty affordable. I've tried the falafel & hummus plate, shawarma & salad plate, and grill chicken pita. Their pita is the best I've ever had - you can taste that it is freshly made, slightly sweet, and very fluffy! The owner (who also serves behind the counter) is nice and warm and very efficient! Good option for a quick meal around Coolidge Corner.

THE BEST FALAFEL ANYWHERE! I give it 4 stars because they do sever animal flesh and they aren't vegan. Thank you though for for having vegan options.

We regularly order the falafel and salad plate. It comes with humus, 6 falafels, salad, pickles, and a warm pita. The pita is delicious and falafels are best when freshly made. We always ask for the mango and hot sauce on the humus. It gives it an extra kick. Service is a hit or miss. Sometimes the guys are friendly and sometimes they're inpatient and rude. For now, we will overlook their rude service for the quality of food.

Mediocre food and a tad expensive for what it is. The fresh pita bead is pretty grey though Nice stay and cozy, if over bright

This place has some pretty tasty stuff! I had the Kabob, humans falafel salad platter. The kabob was great! Typical middle eastern spices which was great. PTA was warm and soft and a real nice chew to it. The humans was fresh and amazing and the falafel was great. Literally everything it ate was great i highly recommend this joint if you are visiting Brookline in Boston. Some of you may be wondering why did I not give them five stars. I would have given them another half if I could but yelp won't allow me. The only down fall was the size of the plate and the price. The plate was too small and it felt like everything was on top of each other. I also got a potato Boorekas, which was really good. My total with a Bottle of water was over $18.00. For that price I should have gotten more kabob and Falafel. Again, if you like middle eastern food, this place has excellent flavors.

Delicious food and very nice people who work here. I only ordered a falafel and hummus pita, but it was incredible. I can't wait to try more items on the menu

My first experience with Rami's was a couple of years ago at their food truck (now ChikChak truck), which really impressed me. I knew that if I came back to Boston I'd want to get some of their amazing Israeli food again. This time I went to their restaurant in Brookline and it did not disappoint. I ordered the kebab, falafel, hummus and salad plate (to go), with pita and baklava. I maintain that they have the best pita. Ever. It's so so so good. Their falafel is perfectly seasoned and delicious also. The kebabs though, are equally amazing: Juicy, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Rami's has cemented its status in my mind as the place to go for kosher food in Boston. I've tried other places but they just don't compare. The next time I'm in Boston I'll definitely be back for more! Note: Oddly enough, I was told that they aren't honoring the Yelp check-in offer (free medium soda). I'm not sure why, but just a heads up.

Great food here! I had the hummus falafel and salad plate with a huge pita on the side. The falafel are well seasoned and not greasy. And the hummus is very thick and seasoned perfectly. Its a generous portion of salad with several pickles. Great flavors and not loaded with salt or garlic. No lines today since I ordered at 11 AM on Labor Day, but am sure this place is packed during lunch and dinner hours. I'll be coming here next time I'm in Brookline!

If you've ever seen the Seinfeld episode with the Soup Nazi I dare you to go here and not see some similarities in the service. That said, I had some delicious falafel here. And I mean realllly delicious. I would stand in line for this falafel. Hell, I'd even put up with Mr. Bossypants barking at me from behind the counter for this falafel. Funny enough, the guys were actually friendly to me when we stopped in. They even made light conversation with me and wondered where my west coast accent was from. The guy behind me got the opposite treatment though and I half expected a "No Kabob for You!" It's not cheap and I'd put the hummus a slight step above average, but if you like falafel as much as me you'll wait your turn, place your order, and march two steps to the right in silence to get it.

Great food! Everyone I talk to loves the falafel. Hummus is fresh, and the potatoes are so good....definitely want to come back :)

The best falafel around! This place never disappoints. I've never had anything I didn't enjoy here, but if you like falafel, this is definitely the best in the Boston area. It's perfectly flavored and cooked. You can also get in and out quickly here (counter service only) so it's a great place if you're pressed for time.

Have to agree with some of the recent reviews: the shawarma is not up to snuff. The meat was soggy and unattractive. Salads tasted dry and the pita was heavy and not particularly tasty. Would not go back for a shawarma and would hesitate on falafel.

This is a classic case of: "the best food comes from a little hole in the wall." It's a super quaint and minimalist restaurant but boy is it good. My family and I recently got take-out from there and wow oh wow. I was absolutely blown away. I've had it a few times before and don't come here very often but I'm always amazed at how good it is. It is easily top tier level of Israeli food, it's probably better than some in israel. If you're craving something delicious, light but filling, make sure you come to Rami's. 10 out of 10

Ok offerings - portions are generous and parking is pretty easy nearby. Their hummus and appetizers are good, but the falafels are on the salty side. Kebabs are not great - cabbage salad is too plain and the meat is underwhelming. They "reheat" food that's been precooked, hence uneven warmth throughout (exterior of kebab is warm, but the middle is still cold). Probably wouldn't come again...

I've been visiting Rami's since college and come back every time I visit Boston, but this last time will probably be my last. Based on my last two visits, they're just phoning it in. Selling me a shawarma and delivering cubes of chicken in a pita offends my Israeli soul. When one of the bites is a bunch of cartilage instead of meat is like kicking someone when they're down.

It was perfectly fine but nothing like I remember it. It's been a long time since I've been. It kills me to spend nearly $15 for street food but that's urban northeast for you in 2021. I got the platter where if presentation matter to you do not do. It. Stick to the pocket. I was avoiding bread other than to sop up the remains. Fair warning: if you're looking for pita, this is the thickest pita I've ever seen. The falafel ball were crispy and complemented the hummus very well. Next time I'll just get hummus and falafel but I was trying to be healthy adding the salad. The platter was the most unpleasant looking thing. They give you a container with 2 small pockets on top and a large pocket on bottom. The logical thing to do would be to load the bottom with the salad and shredded greens. And put the hummus in one pocket and the falafel in the other and let some falafel fall into the salad if necessary. At least it would be more attractive and you'd feel like your getting a lot of falafel. The item I ordered was falafel hummus and salad main ingredient being falafel. Being mid easterners, reading right to left, maybe we were supposed to do the same. It felt more like salad with accoutrements. Then the piece de resistance was them spreading a thin layer the hummus in the large pocket of the container and placing 6 or 8 falafel in perfect lines down the pocket of the container, 2 on the 2 sides and 2 or 4 in the middle, all in 2 perfect lines! I've never seen such a thing. I guess they thought they were being creative. It was lost on me. The salad was their attempt at making an Israeli salad. Yeah you got it not up to my expectations. Lesson learned: get falafel and hummus side dishes.

Yummy! I am still not entirely sure what I got because I ordered the same thing as my friend and we got two different things, but whatever it was tasted great. The pita was soft and the meat was well done. There were a few seats and it wasn't crowded, even during lunch time. I would definitely come by here again!

If you want to experience World Class Kosher Catering or just want to try the best Shawerma or Felafel you should try Rami's In Brookline, MA RECOMMEND !!!

I'd have to go there and say that I think Rami's has the best falafel in the Boston area. I've gone there several times since moving to the Boston area. Tonight I went with my friends. We ordered a falafel shawarma platter, a shawarma platter, and 2 falafel pitas. I literally watched my falafel go from fryer directly into my pita pocket, so I knew it was super fresh and hadn't been sitting in oil for a while. The person who put my pita together did not skimp on any of the ingredients. Not only did it look amazing, but it was piled high with all the fixing to complete a falafel pita pocket. The woman who was at the register was very friendly and relaxed even when the restaurant started to get super busy with people ordering, paying, and picking up orders. We all devoured our food. When I went back inside, I asked 2 people if Rami's had an instagram so I could properly tag the photos I had taken. One of them was the owner's son (who owns Pure Cold Press right next door). He was extremely friendly and introduced himself to me and my friends. His friendliness made me even more excited about Rami's because he truly values the customers. Rami's is so delicious and is a must try if you're in the Coolidge Corner area. It's a personal favorite of mine, is family owned, and has great Middle Eastern food.

The people working here are super friendly and nice. I usually don't go for falafel but it was nice and crispy and paired well with the hummus. I got the kabob, falafel, hummus, and salad plate, and the portion was huge. Kabob had nice seasoning and the hot sauce gave it a nice kick. The pita bread was fluffy and warm. Perhaps my one complaint is that I found the falafel to be just a little bit on the salty side, but I really liked the flavor and crispy exterior.

We ordered Rami's catering for the lunch after our son's Bar Mitzvah (kiddush) for over 100 people. Dana was wonderful to work--very nice and accommodating. She also gave me all of the instructions for the accommodator who we hired to help during the lunch. The food was a little different than the usual kiddush that is served at synagogue (e.g., bagels, egg salad, etc.), which was nice, and everyone raved about how delicious it was. I would highly recommend Rami's for a catering event. We couldn't have been happier!

Best falafel in Boston hands down maybe even better than Mamoun's in NYC. Baklava are also amazing.

The best falafel I've EVER had! So flavorful...and the baba ganoush is AMAZING. Their pita's are incredibly fresh and soft! It's a pretty intimate venue. I've passed by when it was packed. Seems like most people are in and out. But there's seating that could probably accommodate about 20 people. I came in at a quiet time, but had it been packed, I still would've gotten my fix! First time here, definitely not my last!

Ordered these guys several times through grubhub. Today, they screwed up my order twice. My order was mislabeled,and another coworker got my order, and me hers. I contacted grubhub, and they had a replacement sent out pretty quickly. I would have been happy with that, but the order was wrong AGAIN. Had asked for baba and falafel, but got hummus and falafel twice. I contacted grubhub, and they spoke with the manager. Apparently the manager argued with them that the order was right, and that 'baba and hummus look alike'. My order was labeled as babaganoush both times, and I can confirm both times it was wrong. I had coworkers test the food to confirm I wasn't crazy. The food was good, but the fact they screwed up my order twice, and then refused to own up to it and the manager was so ugly to the support person trying to make it right...idk that's not worth it imo. I have food allergies, and fortunately didn't have anything in my order that could have caused issue, but the fact that they are this careless with orders and won't take responsibility makes me not want to order from them ever again.

We placed a large order with Rami's through Uber eats. EVERY single item was SUPER salty! This was hardly edible. Save your money and go to a better place!

This is a solid lunch/snack spot. The owners are very nice and personable. I got the falafel hummus salad plate. The pickles, cucumber and lettuce in the salad was extremely fresh!! Salad had a good crunch and a nice touch to pair with the falafel and hummus. I had to knock it down from a 4 to a 3 only because I thought the falafel would be a little bit more flavorful. That isn't saying they were bad, I've just had some that were more spice/herb latent which is what I prefer. Definitely give this place a try though, I think you'll be happy.

Great Falafel! Great Shawarma! Will definitely go back!!! Only regret is I didn't pay attention when I ordered online. I clicked the link in Yelp to take me to the online menu and it is powered by Grubhub. Even though we picked up our food Grubhub still made money. I'm not a fan of food delivery platforms as they charge outrageous fees that come directly out of the businesses pockets. In the days of global pandemic, massive restaurant closures and historic unemployment in the service industries it's unconscionable and shameful to take 10-30% off the top of the bill. Yelp should make it very clear who is powering the online ordering platform through their app. So, I'm very sorry to Rami's and will absolutely order direct from you from now on. Rock on and we will look forward to our next delicious pita pocket!!