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Sarma Restaurant

Name: Sarma Restaurant
Address: 249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA, 02145, US
Telephone: (617) 764-4464
Price range: $$$

Mediterranean•Somerville•$$$

Sarma Restaurant is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.

Ana Sortun's Somerville mezze outpost has developed a reputation as one of the Boston area's more genuinely joyful dining experiences — and joyful here means something specific.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Ana Sortun's Somerville mezze outpost has developed a reputation as one of the Boston area's more genuinely joyful dining experiences — and joyful here means something specific. The format is communal by design: a room and a menu that reward going in wide rather than narrow, arriving with the expectation of eating across a long spread rather than making single selections and guarding them. The space sits in Somerville's Union Square, a neighborhood that has absorbed enough culinary ambition over the past decade to make this kind of ambitious Mediterranean room feel both at home and slightly elevated above its surroundings. Because no dishes are currently verified for this location, it would be misleading to name specific plates — but the concept is well-documented. Sarma's menu centers on mezze-style sharing, with the kitchen's reputation built around Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean preparations that reward ordering broadly rather than conservatively. Diners consistently describe a format that builds momentum across the table: dips and spreads designed to complement each other in combination, not in isolation. The drinks program reportedly leans into Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean wines, which regulars treat as part of the experience rather than an afterthought. The room itself is known for warmth without formality — the kind of place where a twelve-top can settle in and not feel rushed or managed toward the door. The practical case for Sarma is straightforward: this is a reservation worth planning around, particularly for groups who want a format that holds a table together across multiple courses. Go with people who will agree to order widely, resist the impulse to default to individual plates, and allow the meal to run long. Book ahead; the room fills, and the experience depends on not feeling squeezed for time.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Somerville · 249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA

Price

More of a night out

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9.2 from 2,784 reviews

Phone

(617) 764-4464

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Sarma Restaurant is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,784 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 2,784 Google reviews

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date night

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Mediterranean in Somerville

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More of a night out

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date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 2,784 reviews

Price point: $$$

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For now, Sarma Restaurant holds a 9.2 rating across 2,784 Google reviews.

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Address: 249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
Phone: (617) 764-4464
Price: $$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (2,784 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Neighborhood: Somerville

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What cuisine does Sarma Restaurant serve?

Sarma Restaurant is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Ana Sortun's Somerville mezze outpost has developed a reputation as one of the Boston area's more genuinely joyful dining experiences — and joyful here means something specific.

What is Sarma Restaurant best for?

Sarma Restaurant is best for date night. Sarma Restaurant is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,784 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sarma Restaurant?

Sarma Restaurant is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,784 reviews

Is Sarma Restaurant worth visiting?

Sarma Restaurant holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,784 reviews. Sarma Restaurant is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,784 Google reviews.

Where is Sarma Restaurant located?

Sarma Restaurant is located at 249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Sarma Restaurant good for a date night?

Yes — Sarma Restaurant is tagged for date night dining. Sarma Restaurant is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,784 Google reviews.

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