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Sabur Restaurant

212 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144-2432
Phone: (617) 776-7890
Citysearch
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Broadway
Hours:
Mon-Fri 5 pm-1am, Sat-Sun 11am-1am

Editorial Review for Sabur Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors

The Scene
While technically a Balkan restaurant, Sabur incorporates Italian, Greek, Turkish and North African elements in both its decor and cuisine. Upon entering the exotic dining room, with its circular, handcrafted Bosnian copper tables and open-hearth grill, diners may feel as if they've taken a wrong turn and ended up in a cozy European hideaway. Patrons can also dine in the smoky lounge (which features live entertainment on certain weekends) or on the seasonal outdoor patio. Service in all corners is friendly and attentive.

The Food
The lengthy menu features large portions of high-quality, multiethnic fare at surprisingly reasonable prices. Start with an order of crunchy zucchini-feta fritters or stellar potato and celery-root cakes (which benefit from a delicious spiced-pear salsa). Succulent, slow-roasted lamb should win over those diners not usually enamored of this misunderstood dish. Standout desserts include glazed stuffed apricots and homemade baklava.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

An outstanding weekend brunch--featuring such offerings as French toast with maple syrup and apricot butter--creates quite a wait for tables, so arrive early.

What to Drink

Lovers of obscure wine should order a glass of Grgich Posip, a Croatian white only grown, according to legend, on one island.

Know Before You Go

For those unfamiliar with tiny Teele Square, it's just a short stroll down Holland Street from the Davis Square T stop.

User Reviews for Sabur Restaurant

Citysearch (13), RestaurantRow.com (1 ), AOL CityGuide (2 ), Judy's Book (3 ), All (19)

3 Star Rating: Average

04/28/2008 Posted by bostonfoodcritic

Not a great service! The staff in there are horrible and rude. The menu was really dirty and the place can get really loud too. It's a worth to try place but not a most-go-to.

Pros: Parking lot

Cons: Horrible service

3 Star Rating: Average

03/07/2008 Posted by bettygurl2008

My boyfriend and I were really excited to try this restaurant. However the excitement slowly fizzled away. Our food was sub-par and way overpriced. Apparently I had received an 'old' menu and what I had wanted to order was no longer served, so I ordered the Lamb moussaka. When our food arrived the hummus was good, but a little garlicky for my taste. His spinach and ricotta gnocchi was very light and while I liked it, he thought it to be bland. My lamb moussaka was more like a lamb pot-pie and was thick with a fatty substance. We were not impressed and I would not recommend Sabur to anyone.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Food

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Editor's Review

Locals and in-the-know foodies flock to Teele Square for affordable, eclectic and enticing Mediterranean cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

An outstanding weekend brunch--featuring such offerings as French toast with maple syrup and apricot butter--creates quite a wait for tables, so arrive early.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 5 pm-1am
  • Sat-Sun 11am-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Eclectic & International
  • Eastern European
  • Mediterranean

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Travelers Check
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Hidden Find
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Brunch
  • Late Night Dining
  • Outdoor Dining

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