Olba

I stopped by Olba (@olba.me on Instagram) in Brookline and was impressed by how flavorful everything was. The hummus was my favorite, easily a 9/10, creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned (get it with the shwarma). The muhammara pita cup had great flavor (id recommend getting their party pita cups if you cater with them!) and the Fajita Lebanese sandwich was juicy and packed with garlic flavor. The spicy potatoes were a bit oily but still totally addictive, a solid 7/10. The kibbeh was golden and crisp on the outside with a savory filling that hit the spot. It’s definitely more of a takeout or catering spot than a sit-down restaurant, but everything tasted fresh and homemade, the kind of food that makes you want to go back for more. 📍 1383 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446

Can't express how happy I am to have this Lebanese restaurant in Brookline! It felt like a piece of home away from home. The food was fantastic and one of the only (if not THE ONLY) place in Boston where you can find a Lebanese burger or Fatteh. They're introducing people here to the diversity of Lebanese cuisine and not just shawarma (even though theirs is DIVINE! It was so juicy I wanted to cry 😭). Can't wait to become a loyal customer here and try everything they have on the menu and I can't recommend it enough.

Adorable little cafe on Beacon street. Clean, friendly, pretty and the food looks great! I had a fresh minted lemonade that tasted like a little piece of Beirut. I look forward to trying their shawarma! Fills a void where Shawarma King used to be.

We visited olba for the first time today with a group of 6 based off of recommendations in the area with good reviews. It very much lived up to expectations, all of the food was delicious and flavorful. It was cozy and beautifully decorated inside. We called ahead and they were welcoming and kind enough to reserve the only table area for our group. Most of the seating was a bar set up. We shared spicy potatoes hummus and baba ghanoush. I had the Francisco sandwich and my husband had the chicken shawarma. I did not think to take any pictures to share, but would highly recommend this restaurant. We loved it so much we got seconds to go!

The new Olba restaurant is a phenomenal addition to the coolidge corner area. It offers a variety of Mediterranean food, and Mediterranean inspired food. The Philly Lebanese was a delicious interpretation of the games hoagie. The Muhammara is the best dip I have ever had. The service was great and attentive. They offer good suggestions if asked and quick turnarounds. Overall this is a must in Coolidge Corner!