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Sarma Restaurant Somerville Reviews
Always the best time here.
We made a reservation for 9 pm but thankfully got seated at 8:40 pm. The Black Sea cornbread is what dreams are made of. It's so unique with its gooey-ness and honey drizzle, and has a great kick with the peppers. We also loved the octopus because of how well cooked it was. The zucchini was surprisingly crispy but also sweet with the honey drizzle and spinach artichoke dip. We also got the harissa bbq duck which was cooked perfectly, juicy, and tender with every bite. If you manage to snag a reservation, definitely get the Black Sea cornbread.
The black sea cornbread absolutely lived up to the hype.
.. the leftovers even reheated beautifully the next day. That dish in itself was a 10/10 experience. I really loved my experience and the ambience of the restaurant is great. The food is complex and tasty. I showed up before open on a rainy Thursday and there was already a line beginning to wrap around the building!! I think for such a line, I lowkey expected better service. Overall a really lovely experience and worth a try. I will be going back eventually.
Excellent Service and Menu
We came in on a Monday night to celebrate a 60th, the team didn’t know this, but made a great fuss of us. Food was delicious and service was exceptional!
Very happy.
Seasoning delicious. Pretty interior. Host, waiter and waitstaff friendly and helpful. Will be back. Will recommend to friends. Got the watermelon poke, buttered radishes, cornbread and lamb and peach dessert.
Spectacular in all aspects.
Crowded but deservingly so. Get a res 30 days in advance for no stress. This place is a must try. Everything was so yummy with the chickpea fritters, mole carrots, harissa duck, octopus, and duck confit being sleeper picks that i dont see talked about much! The cornbread of course was an amazing set up to the rest of the meal. The brussel sprouts were good but not mind blowing and that was shocking because everyone talks about them, though I think its a presentation issue more than anything because the star of them is the sauce at the bottom but because its tight packed in a traditional bravas style bowl, you can't scoop it without making a huge mess and so you miss the sauce on a majority- i think you can skip this. Would also skip the fried chicken as it was also good but just not as mind blowing as the rest of them. No desserts because we were stuffed but this is the best restaurant in boston and its not close.
All the rumors are true .
.. Sarma is as delicious and fun as people say!! My BF and I decided on a whim to come here on a Friday we both had free. Reservations require planning in advance, but we had heard that you could show up and likely still get a bar seat! We arrived around 4:45pm and there was already a line of probably 10-15 people. Major props to the Sarma staff for how they manage the popularity of the restaurant! A staff member came outside about 5 minutes to 5pm to tell us that we could sit at the bar or get a table (recommended for larger parties). When doors opened, we were seated immediately at the bar. The staff started serving drinks and collected our orders about 15 minutes in. For people that couldn't be seated immediately, the staff served them drinks and directed them to wait in spaces around the restaurant. They have a great drink menu too! My BF got an NA beer and I got a mocktail that I WISH I could remember the name of but it had pineapple, cardamom, and amchoor. Incredibly unique and tasty. We checked out the menu and also asked for recommendations from our server. We ended up getting: - the Black Sea cornbread - avocado muhummara - mole carrots - chickpea fritters - fried chicken There were no misses for us!! They offer a few speciality items which come around as they're made and you choose those as they're available. We had heard the fried chicken was quite good so we stuck out for it. We did really like the fried chicken (well seasoned, crispy, juicy), but we did think it was comparatively plain to the rest of the dishes (which had a lot more flavor fireworks going on). Highlights for me was prob the avocado muhummara or the cornbread, and my BF really liked the chickpea fritters. The All of our food (except for the carrots) came out basically at once. The cornbread is one of their signature dishes and really fabulous, so I wouldn't miss out on that. It's quite big and filling so we ended up taking 2/3 home. The one thing that would've been nice is to have either all the food come out at once or to have more distribution in the courses, because we ate 4/5 of our dishes and then waited 10 mins before our carrot finale came out. Truly not a big deal but the poor carrots got a bit upstaged since we were so full at that point! Sitting at a bar may not seem like an ideal dinner setting, but there's plenty of space and you still feel appropriately private from other parties around you. The servers are super nice, attentive, and helpful as you choose your meal. Overall, I'd HIGHLY recommend walking in, especially if you can get there early!! We definitely want to go back and try the menu again as it rotates.
Absolutely incredible.
Coming from NYC I have very high standards for food - Mediterranean especially - when I tell you this was by far the best meal I had in Boston, and one of the best in recent memory I am not kidding. Quite literally every single thing we had was incredible. We had the Warm Gyro Bread, Black Sea Cornbread, Beet Tahini, Eggplant Manti, Harissa BBQ Duck and Haloumi Saganaki. Each dish was phenomenal with the Eggplant Manti Harissa BBQ Duck and Haloumi Saganaki being the biggest stand outs. The service was wonderful and we could not have been treated better. The ambiance is very casual and provided the perfect setting for a wonderful relaxed meal. I highly recommend Sarma to anyone visiting Boston and will 100% be back on my next visit.
This is one of the best dinners in Boston.
Each plate of food is so thought out and carefully composed. Black sea cornbread: This a must get. It was crispy on the edges and had a nice toasted flavor. The inside is soft, fluffy, and had just the right level of sweetness. Avocado muhummara: The burrata and avocado worked surprisingly well together. The candied toasted nuts were one of my favorite parts of the meal. Brussels sprouts bravas: Texturally, this was a great dish - the combination of the soft Brussels sprouts, crunchy bread and nut topping and creamy aioli made the perfect bite. Harissa bbq duck: The duck was cooked perfectly - it was tender and juicy. I liked how fruity and spicy the dish tasted. Fried chicken: This is an off-menu item so if you see it around, I would definitely try to ask for a plate. The breading on this was so light and crispy, almost reminding me of puffed rice. I think the seasoning was a bit heavy, but the creamy dipping at the bottom balanced that out.
Sarma comes highly recommended and it does not disappoint.
My friend and I waited an hour and a half for seats at the bar, and I think it was worth it. The service was friendly, but quick given how busy they were. I loved that every bite was a playful blend of flavors. Each dish was unique and memorable. - Black sea cornbread: I was hesitant to order this because I'm not the biggest fan of Feta, but the Feta is very faint and blends in seamlessly with the sweetness of the honey. The cornbread just melts in your mouth while the sesame keeps it from getting too overwhelming. - avocado muhummara: one of my favorite burrata eating experiences that perfectly danced between different textures and flavors. The crunch from the pistachio crisp paired well with the buttery-ness of the avocado and burrata. It was sweet, it was savory, it was slightly spicy from the chili oil. It was delicious. - crab orzotto: this dish was great, but paled in comparison to the above. I thought the flavors were more muted and the texture was more mushy overall. - chicken karaage: this one is not on the menu, and honestly it's nothing unique. It's crispy and the coating itself is light, but it does leave an oily after taste.
I was finally able to visit Sarma after almost a year of
I was finally able to visit Sarma after almost a year of trying to get a reservation and will def have to admit it lives up to the hype! We ordered around 8 dishes for 3 people and that was plenty of food. Highlights were the cornbread, brussels sprouts, and tuna tacos. However, I will admit that every single dish was too salty, especially the spicy Clams. The clams had an amazing taste profile but after a couple bites, all I could taste was just salt. Overall a great meal but wish it wasn't so salty!
The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because service was
The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because service was very slow. Not the waiters fault at all, he was definitely spread thin. Food was delicious and definitely worth a trip just to taste it! However, I really think Oleana is much better in terms of service and food (call me crazy I know).
Great experience
Had a really interesting and enjoyable meal here when I was in town for a class at Harvard. My husband and I ordered a variety of things to share and it was all delicious. Definitely grab the fried chicken that they come around with. We went on a Tuesday night and got in line 15 minutes before they opened to get in. Everyone was friendly, the food came fast once the kitchen opened (at 5:30) and the place had a fun vibe. They do charge a 5% kitchen fee but there are a ton of people working there.
It Really Is That Good
It really is that good. We'd heard about this spot and had trouble getting in at the last minute several times in the past but this time we made a reservation well in advance and oh my was it worth the wait! Everything we had was terrific, including the fried chicken that isn't on the menu but is offered by a wandering waiter (sounds strange, I know, but it's one of those "in the know" things ... just say yes if you're offered!). The noise level was intense but its clear everyone is having a great time and the food makes it totally worth it.
Excellent food and service - surprising fees
Loved the food and amazing service! Shocked by the 5% “kitchen” fee that was added to the bill with no mention - this should be stated somewhere as many people do not study the itemizations / I was surprised and no where did it say it can be “optional”. Wished for greater transparency.
Among the best anywhere
One of the best restaurants we've ever been to. The flavors are so much more complex than most restaurants and they work beautifully together. Our server, Jenny, was excellent and also nice to meet Dan at the front.
Best day celebration
The most amazing experience!!With my daughter for birthday celebration and Dougie the Bartender was so helpful with selecting the dinner choices. That were so delicious and unique. The real surprise was a candle and dessert that wasn't ordered. Dougie noticed a card that I opened and quickly ordered my birthday surprise. I can't say how special this made a great night the best ! Thank you for all the 😁
Interesting, Tasty Dishes
Everyone knows this place is great and I'm happy to say it remains so! I'm a big fan of their cornbread, which has a bit of heat!
Still a staple
This is not Italian/French elemental cuisine highlighting one or two ingredients. This is unapologetic Near East cuisine attempting to overload your taste buds with a dozen flavors in every bite. Sarma does well what it sets out to do. Not everyone gets it, no shame. I've dined here many times over the last 8 years or so. The value and quality have dropped a little over time. 8 years ago this was some of the best food in the Boston area at a strangely low price. These days it's some of the best food in the area at an acceptable price. This is no secret, but please try the cornbread. The wine menu is very short, but they still put some effort into it, if you're into that.
Overhyped.
I do feel this restaurant is overhyped. Was the food good, sure. Was it the best I ever had, no. I don’t understand why it’s one of the top restaurants in the Boston area but I’m not a food critic so maybe I am missing something.
Creative twists on many dishes
There was not 1 thing we ordered that came out as expected, yet every single item ordered was delicious. Although billed as Turkish or Mediterranean, seemed like a greek/Indian fusion and that was a first for me. We literally ordered 1/2 the menu and 100% of the food was exceptional. .I would highly recommend Sarma to anyone who wants to try something a little bit different.
Cannot rate the food - never got to have it.
10 minutes after being seated the power went out and the restaurant filled with smoke (so not great ambiance). The manager came by and gave us his card and apologized and asked us to leave because the restaurant was closing for the night. He offered to make us a priority for a re-reservation but that didn't work for us because I had guests in town and specifically made special effort to make this reservation for them a month in advance. I had the idea to go to Oleana, their sister restaurant, who did manage to squeeze us a tiny corner and feed us about 1.5 hours later. However at that point we were tired and frustrated and hungry and Oleana's food was not enough to impress in that state. I'm still frustrated that neither restaurant did anything solid to apologize for the experience and will probably not visit either again. I've also heard from other friends that this also happened to them at Sarma which makes me think it's a common experience. Beware if you make a reservation a month in advance like me for a nice occasion - you want to have a backup option!
Wow! This menu felt so vibrant.
Our favorite dishes were the Grilled Octopus Ceviche and Scallop Tagine. And the Cheese Dog Gyro is a fun dish. They could open a takeout window that serves just that! Staff was very attentive. And they treated us with a complimentary dessert, as they knew we were there for our anniversary. Their hospitality reminded me of Richie from The Bear after he transformed into a service fiend from working at that restaurant with the British lady. I digress... we can't wait to be back to try more of the menu! Keep up the good work, Sarma crew!
Had my birthday dinner here and it did not disappoint!
Had my birthday dinner here and it did not disappoint! Everything was tapas style and went with a group of 5. We shared around 6 plates with plenty to go around. My recommendation is the pork souvlaki and the Brussel sprouts 10/10. The service was a little absent towards the end but it was a packed packed restaurant. Will be coming back very soon! Reservation required and looks like a month lead time
I am in town for a few days and saw this place was 1200
I am in town for a few days and saw this place was 1200 feet from my rental. I walked over around 7pm and the place was packed on a Monday night. The place has a funky vibe between the colors, the brick, open kitchen and music selection. Cocktails were on pointe and every single thing was flawless. I had the zucchini fritters which are more like a bread pudding consistency. Perfect, creamy, little pops of pomegranate and pepitas. Next I had the baby artichokes which have a handful of different vegetables in it as well. Delicious. I ate the leftovers tonight with a spoonful of hummus. I would recommend getting the warm bread to go with this dish since it was rich. Lastly I had the lamb sliders which are perfection. The yogurt is so rich against the pickles and the spice is just right. The staff was on it and hustled in a way that showed their passion for the restaurant and that they are awesome! The bartenders recommended 2-3 items per person. I know I cannot eat a lot at one sitting but I wanted to try multiple things. I just had some of the leftovers for dinner and could likely get a third serving from it. Yes you should go! Yes you should make a reservation.
I saw really good reviews on tiktok so I wanted to give it
I saw really good reviews on tiktok so I wanted to give it a try. Getting a reservation was hard. I looked about 2 weeks in advanced and there were no reservations left. I had to click for a notification. Overall the food was mediocre. It came out really fast.. it took about 5 minutes for the first dish to come out... spent about $112 (not w/ tip) definitely not worth the price point :( - tuna tacos: 2/5 ... I think there were pickled carrots on there.. and that's really all you can taste. Not worth the $25 .. - lamb sliders: 1/5 it tasted really meaty which personally did not like.. and the sauce made it sour - Brussel sprouts: 2.5/5 the Brussel sprouts itself were made well.. it was not bad but it could be a lot better - calamari: 1/5 .. nothing was Kung pao about it. It had a char sour taste - keeping my groove: 5/5 cocktail was great
Probably the best place to eat in Boston! The place was
Probably the best place to eat in Boston! The place was poppin on a Saturday night. The wait will be long but you can always grab a drink at the bar and hang out. I highly recommend getting the corn bread! I would suggest going as a group so you can order and try more things on the menu. Heads up this place will be kinda pricey.
We've eaten here a few times prior to our meal a couple
We've eaten here a few times prior to our meal a couple nights ago. Every time the food was amazing and I would easily give 5 stars. But after this past dinner I'm giving 4 stars but 3.5 is probably more accurate. We had 5 small plates and dessert... Very good - pork souvlaki and the snap peas. Good - artichokes and fried chicken. Average - halva bites. Terrible - kung pao calamari. The calamari was so bad that we couldn't eat it. It was so mushy and had an odd and not great flavor. It's hard to describe, except that it was really bad. We had two cocktails from the menu and they were both good but not great. Service was excellent and we really liked our server
Thank you Sarma for giving me a favorite restaurant in
Thank you Sarma for giving me a favorite restaurant in Boston! They're rated by several sources as one of Boston's top restaurants, for good reason. Reservations are difficult to come by but they seem to have a decent amount of seating by the bar. Dishes are not delicious and made with high quality ingredients, they're also beautifully presented and very creative with the flavors. My favorites were the cornbread (very filling, loved the peppers and feta inside) and duck (super juicy and flavorful); would 100% order again. Fried chicken (off-menu; from what I can tell, it comes out about every hour, starting roughly at 5:30) was very solid. I greatly enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, which also were super flavorful (loved that garlic aioli on the bottom). For dessert we had the "baklava cones", which was a light, refreshing way to end the meal.
I went back to Sarma tonight after a long hiatus and I was
I went back to Sarma tonight after a long hiatus and I was delighted by the experience. The service was wonderful - water glasses were always full and the waitress checked in a lot. There are so many delicious dishes to try but our favorites were the harissa barbecue duck, the manti, the Brussels, the hummus, and the pumpkin fritters. We also loved the baklava dessert.
Despite the 3 of us being walk ins on a busy night we were
Despite the 3 of us being walk ins on a busy night we were seated at the bar reasonably quickly by the adept staff.The food is extraordinary with tapas style portions allowing many wonderful taste experiences. On this busy night the place was loud but fun. A spot that deserves its 5 star reviews. !!!
Weird spice added to most everything!
This place gets great reviews why not sure. We tried and most of the dishes we tried had some weird spice added so that they mostly all tasted the same and we did not enjoy it. A few dishes we ok but overall will not be back. They also add some kitchen staff fee. Here is a tip. Pay your own staff the right way and not strong arm your customers to do so!
Excellent service w a knowledgeable server for wines.
The food was uniformly delicious and inventive. Honestly we had so many dishes from duck kabob to cabbage Caesar salad to crunchy tuna tartare one better than the next. Fun atmosphere w easy parking. We'll be back!
Do not miss out.
Sarma surpassed our friend’s already high recommendation. The food was remarkable, bold, creative, and absolutely delicious.
Lamb kofte sliders and steak gyro were the stars of the
Lamb kofte sliders and steak gyro were the stars of the show. Food and waitstaff weee absolutely incredible, knowledgeable, and friendly. 10/10 would go back!
A great place for an anniversary or an occasion, but
A great place for an anniversary or an occasion, but definitely not a place to frequent. The quality of food is great and the vibe is spectacular, but it's really easy to spend $150+ for two people and still leave hungry.
The best meal I've had in years.
Can't recommend highly enough. It can be hard to get a reservation but it's worth it - they also apparently take walk ins at the bar.
This review is for the Sarma x The Grateful Bagel breakfast
This review is for the Sarma x The Grateful Bagel breakfast collaboration on 2024/03/02. The overall experience was a 3/5 for me, but since this was a one-time event, I am keeping the 5/5 rating for the dine-in experience. Pre-orders were supposed to go live at midnight, but Sarma had an issue with Toast that resulted in people not being able to place their orders until 12:15 AM. Once ordering was available, everything sold out within a minute. This resulted in a lot of tired, angry people. Luckily, I was constantly refreshing the page and was able to place my order. Although technical difficulties are expected: 1. Sarma should have posted a status immediately to let people know that they were working with Toast to resolve the issue. A message was eventually posted but after 10 minutes of radio silence. 2. The link should have been shared (with ordering disabled) beforehand so that people could read the description for each item (only the menu item names had been shared) and to prevent all of the questions asking for the link. Now for the food: - Biscuit Spanikopita ($12): This was my favorite of the things I ordered. The spinach and feta filling was creamy and savory but very thick, so I could only eat half. The biscuit was buttery and held up well. - Egg and Cheese Brik ($10): Didn't like this. The outermost layer was flaky and flavorful, but the rest of the pastry had a tough, stale texture. The egg was runny but nothing special. I liked the hummus that was provided. - Sesame Fried Chicken & Grits ($18): Tbh, I ordered this because I read that it came with black sea cornbread, which is my favorite from Sarma's dinner menu. Sadly, it was only a small piece of cornbread but still tasted as good as I remembered. The fried chicken is also from the dinner menu and was also still good. I've never had grits before, but they added texture more so than flavor. I didn't like the bacon bits. The gravy that was provided tasted ok, but I preferred eating the chicken on its own. - Chicken Shawarma ($15): I didn't like the bagel because it was way too tough, but the chicken was juicy, and I liked the spicy tahini cream cheese. Overall, the breakfast food was just as expensive as the dinner items but half as good, so I'm disappointed. Maybe the food would have tasted better fresh, but this was a take-out only event, so the menu should have taken into consideration items that would be suitable for that. I probably wouldn't do Sarma Breakfast again, but I'll definitely be back for dinner sometime.
Not impressed with the food or the noisy atmosphere, tables
Not impressed with the food or the noisy atmosphere, tables cramped next to each other~ over spicing the food does not allow to taste the protein or vegetables in the dish. Menu selection was overwhelming 50 items to choose from ~ server was helpful ~ Friday, 6:30pm reservation ~ $250. tab for 4 pp ~ no plans to return. Lots of hype
One of the best restaurants in Boston! Loved their fried
One of the best restaurants in Boston! Loved their fried chicken dish and their Black Sea cornbread is a must! So savory and sweet Usually hard to find a good reservation time so both of the times I've been I've walked in right at 5 to be seated at the bar with no wait! Should probably get there a little before 5 if you really want to secure the seating though! Ambiance of the bar was great the service was amazing and they had good beers to pair with the food! Amazing stuff overall
We have moved closer and have since come to Sarma probably
We have moved closer and have since come to Sarma probably over six times in the last year or so. It still is one of the best restaurants in New England period, let alone Boston or Somerville. The ambiance is casual, modern, and Mediterranean vibes. The most recent menu items we enjoyed, though the menu rotates often, were the scallops in tamarind sauce, the yam kipur, lamb crunch rolls, and Turkish calamari. My husband and I always finish with the mint tea which has proven time and time again to be the way to do it. I would recommend probably 4-5 dishes for 2 people. The bread options don't generally come with the dips or shmears, so don't order those assuming that. Service has always been really good, but in our experience it has been better at the bar than the tables. We often get in without a reservation by waiting outside the restaurant in line before it opens, but for a larger party make a reservation!
Sarma was a wonderful experience.
The waitstaff is knowledgeable, timely and kind. There is a beautiful atmosphere and it is very elegant. The food was quick and delicious! Our waiter let us know to order about 4-6 plates for two people. We got 5 plates and it was the perfect amount of food. We ordered the scallops, pork belly biscuits, tuna tartar, steak gyros, and the fried chicken. The fried chicken was incredible! And the steak melted in my mouth. The only item I wasn't as impressed with was the pork belly. It was a little dry and bland compared to the incredible taste of everything else. All in all would highly recommend!
I was so excited to go here, but was very disappointed.
The food was very over spiced and it seemed like the spices were the same in several dishes. It was really not edible. The drink menu was good, wine was good, service was OK and ambience was fine but nothing remarkable. Way overpriced, and would never go back. I can do better at home.
Once you find a place to park your car, you're in for a treat
With a reservation (which they recommend, until 10:30 pm), we dropped in and got a table. We ordered the octopus al pastor, a dish with rice noodles, a fennel salad, brussels sprouts (hot), a total of 6 things for 3 of us. The cold items appeared first at the table, followed by the warm dishes, the protein options. We'd go back now that we know the menu better and could make a reservation to be certain of getting a table. At 8:30 pm, they were full, and when we left at 10 pm, new customers were arriving. It's pricey, but the Turkish-Greek-Moroccan combo is a great combination of different things.
Mediocre at its best
Overhyped, okay food with less than mediocre service. Unprofessional host but pleasant server. Don’t waste your hard earned money here!
Beyond words…a must experience!
yes, the food is creative, unique and delicious. like, insanely delicious. yes, the atmosphere is relaxed, cool and subtly hip. like, perfectly mixed. and… the people that work there…are creative, kind and superb on all levels. they make an amazing experience…joyful and elevated and memorable. thank you to sarma for a deliciously delightful experience and a delightfully delicious eating experience.
You will not be disappointed
Arrived 15 mins prior to opening and there was already a line up - which ended up around the block, in the rain. If this doesn’t tell you how good this place is, nothing will. Got 2 seats at the bar and were immediately greeted by Doug, the friendliest bartender. Highly recommend trying the Second Place cocktail, it was 10/10! Ordered a selection of small plates from the menu and every single one was to die for. They offered a fried sesame chicken special (off menu) which was juicy and crispy and perfect. If they bring this around do not hesitate to grab one, you won’t be sorry. Also recommend the avocado/burrata, lamb kofte sliders, venison wrapped dates and the brussel sprouts. Will absolutely go back next time I’m in the area as a walk-in so I can sick to the amazing bar.
Worth the wait
So good, every part of it! Loved the food, service and atmosphere. Parking wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.
One of the greatest tasting complete dinner ever. Definitely worth the hype.
Sarma Trip Advisor review Unfortunately it has been about six or eight years since we have come here. We live in Los Angeles otherwise we would try to come every week. We have had difficulty like every -one getting a reservation. There were six of us, four adults and two children, six and nine year olds. All foodies. We started with the special of the evening, a chicken yogurt dish. It was full of flavor. Everything was served family style. Our 9 year old grandson is a strict vegetarian. He did not share our dishes and we did not share his. He loved all that he ordered and ate. We had the gyro bread, served in a paper bag. It was very good. The Black Sea cornbread with feta, honey and sesame is mindbogglingly good. I normally do not like cornbread. This was AMAZING! The baked brie Spanikopita strawberry spoon sweets were a nice refreshing combination. We had the feta gnocchi, with tiny pork meatballs, tomato, orange and oregano was a very tasty dish. The spicy lobster fideos chorizo, saffron, in brown butter aoli. I don’t know how they come up with such wonderful combinations of flavors. The scallop, creamed corn, basturma, broccolini in a melon sauce was great. I would have liked more corn. The soft shell crab on corn pancakes, kohlrabi, curry remoulade had wonderful flavor and sensational soft shell crab. We had the sugar snap peas with pistachio tahini, radishes, ginger and crispy quinoa. It was a fabulous dish. The baby artichokes had garlicky pea greens, tomato, potato, and mint were delicious. We had cauliflower katayif consisting of green harissa-buttermilk ranch, yuzu. Again how do they come up with these combinations. We then had the sweet potato schnitzel with carrot, avocado, ginger and grapefruit. What an evening! Our waiter was Reid who was fantastic. He was so attentive, so educational and helpful. He advised on the wine selection which turned out great. The food and service and environment are all superb! Each dish had its own entity and none of the ingredients fought with each other. They were in perfect harmony. I cannot speak highly enough about the whole experience. I only wish we lived closer or they moved to Los Angeles.
unfortunately...things have changed...
I am really sorry to say this but maybe it would help? We went to Sarma last night and really looked forward to another great food/dining experience. However, it's not looking good that we would make an effort to get there again after so many lovely and interesting dining experiences there over the years. I'll just say this: We had a wonderful server at the bar, Cameron, very attentive and knows his stuff. We purchased the warm "Gyro" bread in the brown paper bag that they used to serve with your initial drinks for free...now you pay for it and they do not serve it any longer with evoo...(they used to) They also used to bring out all sorts of dishes that you could choose from that the chef/owner would surprise us with...now it is fried chicken. And that's it. We got it...there wasn't any chicken but boy, they really know how to make a very crunchy batter...we kept pulling it apart...where exactly was that chicken? Maybe we will try it again someday. Maybe some of these changes are due in part to addressing necessary changes due to pulling out of a global pandemic. But I do hope the quality of Sarma's dining experience doesn't keep sliding and that this restaurant listens to patrons who care. Just remember...placing a piece of warm bread down with the glass of wine is a touch of brilliance...maybe you should rethink that cutback...
I don’t get the hype.
I don’t get the hype. This was our second time. We hated it the first time (food was so over the top salty/sour that it stripped the skin off my tongue). We went back years later to try it again. I was equally disappointed. Every dish overdid the sour/bitter elements and the mix of flavors was criminal: every dish seemed to have oddly bitter feta, heavily vinegared pickled vegetable of some kind, and something totally weird: pickled jalapeño whipped feta and quince paste (??), feta gnocchi and pork meatballs made with orange rind in an orange sauce with pickled kohlrabi (??), spinach stuffed spread topped with bitter tasting feta cream and a leek chimichurri (heavily vinegar). My husband and I left trying to figure out how these dishes made it past multiple chefs and how this restaurant still takes the top spot in Somerville. Ugh.
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Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.
Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* EternalAnt36, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* EternalAnt36 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to EternalAnt36 for any questions Peter may have as EternalAnt36 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* EternalAnt36 now uses their connections at Sarma Restaurant Somerville to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If EternalAnt36 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, EternalAnt36 receives the $200 reward which is credited to EternalAnt36's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Sarma Restaurant Somerville!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
