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    Aceituna Grill - Kendall

    605 W Kendall St

    Cambridge, MA 02142


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    RICE PLATE
    SALAD PLATE
    PITA ROLL-UP
    SIDES/A La Carte
    Drinks
    Dessert
    Pita Chips
    Extra Bread
    Extra Sauce
    Extra Shawarma
    Test Catering
    Extra Kabob Skewers x
    Catering NEW
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    Featured Items

    • Spicy Chicken Shawarma

      We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet.
      $11.95
    • Spicy Chicken Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean.
      $14.95

    BOWLS

    Signature Bowls

    • Greek Power

      Greek salad with chicken shawarma on a bed of lettuce topped with creamy tzatziki and feta crumbles
      $14.95
    • Beirut Beef and Lamb

      Rice with vermicelli and tabbouleh on a bed of lettuce with beef and lamb shawarma topped with pickled turnips and onions with house made hummus and creamy tzatziki
      $14.95
    • Phoenician Fire

      Rice with vermicelli and fattoush on a bed of lettuce with chicken shawarma and spicy potatoes, topped with house made hummus, pickled turnips and onions
      $14.95
    • Falafel Harvest

      Zesty fattoush salad on top of a bed of lettuce with fried cauliflower and falafel topped with hummus, baba ganoush, pickled turnips and onions
      $14.95
    • Chicken and Rice

      A bed of rice with vermicelli with chicken shawarma topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, pickled turnips and garlic sauce
      $14.95

    RICE PLATE

    Rice Plate

    We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Customize your order by adding the protein of your choice, plus any two sides. Enjoy!
    • Beef & Lamb Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean.
      $14.95
    • Spicy Chicken Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet.
      $14.95
    • Falafel Plate

      We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our falafel is scratch-made from real chickpeas and mixed with a house blend of fresh herbs and spices. Fried fresh throughout the day, our falafels are crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, make for the perfect vegetarian complement to our hearty sides and salads.
      $14.95

    Additional Sauce

    • Aceituna Spicy Pink Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Garlic Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Tahini Sauce (GF) (Vegan)

      $0.50

    SALAD PLATE

    Salads

    Start with one of our three authentic Mediterranean salads, choose the protein of your choice, and add any two sides.
    • Greek Salad

      Our authentic Greek Salad is filled with coarsely chopped fresh juicy tomatoes, crunchy green peepers, and tasty cucumbers mixed with thinly sliced red onions, kalamata olives, and hand-cut feta cheese. These delicious ingredients are then tossed in just the right amount of our house-made traditional Greek dressing.
      $14.95
    • Tabbouleh Salad

      Finely chopped parsley is the main ingredient in our freshly made tabbouleh. Mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cracked wheat, this Mediterranean classic is tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing.
      $14.95
    • Fattoush Salad

      The distinctive taste of fattoush comes from our zesty house-made sumac dressing that draws out the flavors of tomatoes, green peppers, and other hearty vegetables in this Mediterranean favorite. Optional toasted pita chips give it the perfect crunch!
      $14.95

    Additional Sauce

    • Aceituna Spicy Pink Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Garlic Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Tahini Sauce (GF) (Vegan)

      $0.50

    PITA ROLL-UP

    PITA ROLL-UP

    • Beef & Lamb Shawarma

      Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite.
      $11.95
    • Chicken Shawarma

      Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean.
      $11.95
    • Spicy Chicken Shawarma

      We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet.
      $11.95
    • Falafel Pita

      Our falafel is scratch-made from real chickpeas and mixed with a house blend of fresh herbs and spices. Fried fresh throughout the day, our falafels are crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, make for the perfect vegetarian complement to our hearty sides and salads.
      $11.95

    Additional Sauce

    • Aceituna Spicy Pink Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Garlic Sauce (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Tahini Sauce (GF) (Vegan)

      $0.50

    SIDES/A La Carte

    Sides

    Finely chopped parsley is the main ingredient in our freshly made tabbouleh. Mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cracked wheat, this Mediterranean classic is tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing
    • Side Baba Ganoush (GF) (Vegan)

      This traditional Mediterranean dip is made with roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and our house blend of spices. Smooth and smoky, the taste is distinctive and delicious!
      $5.99
    • Side Falafel (GF) (Vegan)

      Our falafel is scratch-made from real chickpeas and mixed with a house blend of fresh herbs and spices. Fried fresh throughout the day, our falafels are crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, and make for the perfect vegan complement to our hearty sides and salads. (Order comes with 6 small falafels)
      $5.49
    • Side Fattoush (GF) (Vegan)

      Tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, cucumbers, green onions, and mint tossed in a zesty sumac dressing with optional toasted pita chips.
      $6.99
    • Side French Fries (GF) (Vegan)

      Even our fries take on a little Mediterranean flavor! Try dipping them in any of our unique sauces!
      $5.49
    • Side Fried Cauliflower (GF) (Vegan)

      Packed with Vitamin C, K, B6, and folate, cauliflower is one of nature's healthiest vegetables. Without any batter, we quick-fry our cauliflower to a perfectly soft consistency. Eat it alone or try it dipped in one of our delicious sauces!
      $6.99
    • Side Greek Salad (GF) (V)

      Our authentic Greek salad is filled with fresh juicy tomatoes, crunchy green peppers, and tasty cucumbers mixed with red onions, kalamata olives, hand-cut feta cheese, and tossed in just the right amount of our house-made dressing.
      $6.99
    • Side Extra Hummus (GF) (Vegan)

      Authentic hummus takes time. We soak protein-packed dry chickpeas for 12 hours before mixing with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and our house blend of spices to make our signature dip. Enjoy it next to a salad or rice plate, scooped up in pita bread, or slathered on your pita roll-up. Any way you eat it--your taste buds will thank you.
      $5.99
    • Side Moussaka (GF) (Vegan)

      Slow-cooked eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onions, chickpeas, olive oil, and spices make this classic dish exceptionally tender. The word moussaka means "chilled" in Arabic, which is the way it is traditionally served.
      $6.99
    • Side Rice With Lentils (GF) (Vegan)

      Rich in fiber and packed with vitamins, lentils are one of the world's healthiest foods. Our rice and lentils dish is cooked with sautéed onions and our house-made spice blend then served chilled as a light and delicious side.
      $5.99
    • Side Spicy Potatoes (GF) (Vegan)

      Cooked with garlic and cilantro, our hand-cut spicy potatoes add just the right kick to any meal. Try them in your pita roll-up for some extra zing!
      $5.49
    • Side Tabbouleh (Vegan)

      Finely chopped parsley is the main ingredient in our freshly made tabbouleh. Mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cracked wheat, this Mediterranean classic is tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing.
      $6.99
    • Tzatziki (GF) (V)

      Creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, dried mint, garlic, and salt.
      $5.99

    Drinks

    • Sodas

      $2.50
    • Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
    • Vimto

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
    • Snapple

      $2.99
    • Perrier LARGE

      $2.99
    • Water

      $2.50
    • Ayran

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Brewli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.99

    Dessert

    • Baklava

      $2.50
    • Osmalieh

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    Pita Chips

    • Pita Chips (Salt & Pepper)

      $3.00
    • Pita Chips (Za'atar, Salt & Pepper)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    Extra Bread

    Pita

    • Pita Bread

      $0.50

    Extra Sauce

    • Aceituna Spicy Pink Sauce (1 Oz) (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Garlic Sauce (1 Oz) (GF) (V)

      $0.50
    • Tahini Sauce (1 Oz) (GF) (Vegan)

      $0.50
    • Aceitune Spicy Pink Sauce (12 Oz) (GF) (V)

      $6.00
    • Garlic Sauce (12 Oz) (GF) (V)

      $6.00
    • Tahini Sauce (12 Oz) (GF) (Vegan)

      $6.00

    Extra Shawarma

    • Extra Chicken Shawarma

      $5.00
    • Extra Spicy Chicken Shawarma

      $5.00
    • Extra Beef/Lamb Shawarma

      $5.00

    Test Catering

    Buffet 1

    • Hummus

    Catering

    • Shawarma Dinner

      Includes Rice Vermicelli, Hummus, Pita Bread, and Sauces.
      $30.00
    • Pita Roll-Up Buffet

      $9.00
    • Kabob Buffet

      $16.00
    • Vegetarian Buffet

      $12.00

    Extra Kabob Skewers x

    Extra Kabobs

    • Extra Chicken Kabob Skewer

      $6.00
    • Extra Filet Mignon Kabob Skewer

      $11.00
    • Extra Shrimp Kabob Skewer

      $7.00
    • Extra Kafta Kabob Skewer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Catering NEW

    Buffets

    • Shawarma Buffet

      Choose hand carved shawarma or our vegan & gluten free falafel as your protein. Rice with vermicelli, pita bread, sauces and your choice of dip plus two sides are included to create the perfect meal!
      $19.00
    • Kabob Buffet

      Chicken, Shrimp, Kafta and Filet mignon kabob skewers are tender, juicy, and grilled to perfection. Included with your Kabob buffet: Rice with vermicelli, pita bread, sauces and your choice of dip plus two sides.
      $21.00

    Boxed Meals

    • Shawarma Boxed Meal

      Start by choosing your base of either Rice with vermicelli or any of our fresh cut salads. Add any of our hand carved shawarma or our vegan & gluten free falafel as your protein. A scoop of hummus and pita bread plus your choice of 2 additional sides and 1 sauce are included with your meal.
      $18.00
    • Kabob Boxed Meal

      Start by choosing your base of either Rice with vermicelli or any of our fresh cut salads. Add any of our grilled kabobs as your protein. A scoop of hummus and pita bread plus your choice of 2 additional sides and 1 sauce are included with your meal..
      $21.00
    • Roll Up Boxed Meal

      Each boxed meal comes with your choice of Roll Up with traditional toppings and choice of two sides.
      $18.00

    Signature Bowls

    • Greek Power

      Greek salad with chicken shawarma on a bed of lettuce topped with creamy tzatziki and feta crumbles
      $14.95
    • Beirut Beef and Lamb

      Rice with vermicelli and tabbouleh on a bed of lettuce with beef and lamb shawarma topped with pickled turnips and onions with house made hummus and creamy tzatziki
      $14.95
    • Phoenician Fire

      Rice with vermicelli and fattoush on a bed of lettuce with chicken shawarma and spicy potatoes, topped with house made hummus, pickled turnips and onions
      $14.95
    • Falafel Harvest

      Zesty fattoush salad on top of a bed of lettuce with fried cauliflower and falafel topped with hummus, baba ganoush, pickled turnips and onions
      $14.95
    • Chicken and Rice

      A bed of rice with vermicelli with chicken shawarma topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, pickled turnips and garlic sauce
      $14.95

    Individual Roll Ups

    • Chicken Shawarma Roll Up

      With traditional toppings: chicken shawarma, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, pickled turnips, garlic sauce.
      $12.95
    • Spicy Chicken Shawarma Roll Up

      With traditional toppings: spicy chicken shawarma, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, Aceituna spicy sauce.
      $12.95
    • Beef & Lamb Shawarma Roll Up

      With traditional toppings: beef and lamb shawarma, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, pickled turnips, hummus, Tahini sauce.
      $12.95
    • Falafel Roll Up

      With traditional toppings: falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, pickled turnips, Tahini sauce.
      $12.95

    A La Carte

    • Greek Salad

      (GF) (V) Our authentic Greek salad is filled with fresh juicy tomatoes, crunchy green peppers, and tasty cucumbers mixed with red onions, kalamata olives, hand-cut feta cheese, and tossed in just the right amount of our house-made dressing.
      $4.99
    • Tabbouleh Salad

      (Vegan) Finely chopped parsley is the main ingredient in our freshly made tabbouleh. Mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cracked wheat, this Mediterranean classic is tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing.
      $4.99
    • Fattoush Salad

      (GF) (Vegan) The distinctive taste of fattoush comes from our zesty house-made sumac dressing that draws out the flavors of tomatoes, green peppers, and other hearty vegetables in this Mediterranean favorite.
      $4.99
    • Rice with Vermicelli

      (Vegan) Traditional Mediterranean rice with vermicelli is the base used for our Rice Plates, as well as our Shawarma and Kabob Buffets, and can also be ordered as a side.
      $4.99
    • Rice with Lentils

      (GF) (Vegan) Our rice and lentils dish is cooked with sautéed onions and our house-made spice blend then served chilled as a light and delicious side.
      $4.99
    • Moussaka

      (GF) (Vegan) Slow-cooked eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onions, chickpeas, olive oil, and spices make this classic dish exceptionally tender. The word moussaka means "chilled" in Arabic, which is the way it is traditionally served, but it's equally delicious warmed up.
      $4.99
    • Fried Cauliflower

      (GF) (Vegan) Packed with Vitamin C, K, B6, and folate, cauliflower is one of nature's healthiest vegetables. Without any batter, we quick-fry our cauliflower to a perfectly soft consistency. Eat it alone or try it dipped in one of our delicious sauces! Traditionally served chilled.
      $4.99
    • French Fries

      (GF) (Vegan) Even our fries take on a little Mediterranean flavor! Try dipping them in any of our unique sauces or in your favorite pita roll-up.
      $4.99
    • Spicy Potatoes

      (GF) (Vegan) Cooked with garlic and cilantro, our hand-cut spicy potatoes add just the right kick to any meal. Try them in your pita roll-up for some extra zing!
      $4.99
    • Falafel

      (GF) (Vegan) Our falafel is scratch-made from real chickpeas and mixed with a house blend of fresh herbs and spices. Fried fresh throughout the day, our falafel are crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, and make for the perfect vegetarian complement to our hearty sides and salads. Order comes with 6 small falafel.
      $4.99
    • Hummus

      (GF) (Vegan) Authentic hummus takes time. We soak protein-packed dry chickpeas for 12 hours before mixing with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and our house blend of spices to make our signature dip. Enjoy it next to a salad or rice plate, scooped up in pita bread, or slathered on your pita roll-up. Any way you eat it--your taste buds will thank you.
      $3.50
    • Baba Ganoush

      (GF) (Vegan) This traditional Mediterranean dip is made with roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and our house blend of spices. Smooth and smoky, the taste is distinctive and delicious.
      $3.50
    • Tzaztiki

      (GF) (V) Our version of this classic Greek dip is made with creamy Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, dill, mint, garlic and salt.
      $3.50
    • Chicken Shawarma ALC

      $7.00
    • Spicy Chicken Shawarma ALC

      $7.00
    • Beef & Lamb Shawarma ALC

      $7.00
    • Chicken Kabob Skewer ALC

      $8.00
    • Filet Mignon Kabob Skewer ALC

      $14.00
    • Shrimp Kabob Skewer ALC

      $9.50
    • Kafta Kabob Skewer ALC

      $9.00
    • Pickled Turnips

      (GF) (Vegan) Our delicious scratch-made pickled turnips get their amazing color from beets!
      $4.99
    • Aceituna Spicy Sauce 12 oz

      (GF) (V)
      $7.50
    • Garlic Sauce 12 oz

      (GF) (V)
      $7.50
    • Tahini Sauce 12 oz

      (GF) (Vegan)
      $7.50
    • Pita Bread Bag of 6

      $4.99

    Drinks & Desserts

    • Assorted Sodas

      $3.00
    • Assorted Diet Sodas

      $3.00
    • Bottled Water

      $3.00
    • Sparkling Water

      $3.50
    • Assorted Honest Tea + Snapple

      $3.50
    • Baklava

      $4.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $3.50

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Aceituna Grill is a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant. Our menu is authentic, approachable, healthy, and naturally delicious. And like the simple olive, all our food is scratch-made using simple ingredients and traditional recipes straight from the Mediterranean.

    Location

    605 W Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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