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Boston | Hidden Georgian Cuisine in Newton 🇬🇪
RonnyRonny
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Home cooking Armenian/Lebanese style! We've been meaning to go to this charming little place since it opened the beginning of the year and finally made it. Right in the middle of Watertown Square with parking in the back! Walk in and there are tables to seat 40 and 5 counter stools by the large windows over looking the square. It's a casual, clean and friendly setting. We were warmly greeted at the register. They gave us menus, you order, grab a seat, choose your beverage, they bring you your food and you pay before you leave. My husband and I both ordered the Combo Special: Chicken Khorovats Plate served with rice pilaf, salad, I had eggplant caviar, he had the babaganoush, pita and tahini sauce. The grilled chicken was THE most flavorful I've ever had! The sides were so fresh and flavorful as was the tahini sauce and soft pita. Hasmig (who's family has roots in Adana as my Grandmother's was) brought us some delish Grape Leaves/Tolma to sample. SO wonderful. We so wanted to sample some of the fabulous desserts they offer but were full and had leftovers to take home YAY! While we were there, a lovely family of 12 was celebrating a birthday. The staff came out with a beautiful fruit topped cake, played lively music that everyone joined in singing, photos were taken...such a happy time for all. The food is fabulous and made to order, the service is friendly, the restaurant is casual, clean and comfortable, their prices are extremely reasonable, online ordering, parking...what else could you want?! I want to go back and try more! I'm thinking a mezza platter, lamejune, pork ribs and some of that paklava! Being Armenian, I definitely give this place a seal of approval and will be back soon! Great job to everyone at the restaurant - thank you!
Carolyn GoffCarolyn Goff
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This place took me by surprise! We came for a quick bite on a Saturday night and it was an amazing dinner experience. We ordered a bottle of wine, it was reasonably priced. The Chicken Satsivi was a flavorful starter served with pita bread. If you love bread, get the Ajarian Khachapuri! Super soft flaky bread with cheese and egg. These two dishes were two beautiful surprises, I have never tasted anything like this before. They take Mediterranean food to another level. This place is beautifully decorated and they were playing soft music. The owner of the restaurant was walking around chatting and checking on how happy we were with our food. Staff was friendly and helped us pick the right food for the night. Overall great experience. They can do better with their desserts. We ordered the Birds milk and Mikado. Both were okay, not a lot of sugar in it. If you are looking for moderately sweet cake, these desserts will do the job. There’s plenty of parking behind the restaurant. You can walk from here to the Watertown square, that had two trees lit with lights (not just for Christmas) and you would walk over the Watertown bridge to get to this tiny park. Both the square and the bridge presents plenty of photo opps and if you are not into that, it accounts for a quick stroll after dinner.
Sangavi VenkatSangavi Venkat
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My husband and I visited Boston for the weekend from New York and stopped by Jana for a quick lunch on our way home. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the beautiful decor—especially the murals of Armenia on the walls, which added to the warm and inviting atmosphere. We ordered the assorted kebab plate for two, and it was absolutely delicious! Every bite was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and we left completely satisfied. The service was also excellent—our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a fantastic experience! If you’re looking for Armenian cuisine in a great setting, Jana is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area!
Tanya NigdelianTanya Nigdelian
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Very cool, medium-sized restaurant. Walls have beautiful fretwork with views of mountains and beautiful structures. They had parking on the back, but it was completely full, so we had to look for parking on the street. Tables and chairs were made out of wood that gave a unique atmosphere. We ordered a bunch of strartes, and all was very nice, but I remember Gerogian Khachapuri with eggs. It was very unusual and very tasty. After all appetizers such as humus, salads, chicken liver pate, and mushroom julienne, we ordered an assorted meat plate for $199 and shared it for 7 people. Everyone had enough food, and we even took some to go. Meat was prepared perfectly, especially kebabs. We all had a great time and great food. I recommend making reservations.
Vadim RojevskyVadim Rojevsky
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I went there to see the musician I ordered a lot of food everything was excellent Ilya waited on me and did a great job
Alan MackinnonAlan Mackinnon
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2 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
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(617) 599-5555
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janagrill.com
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Charming spot for fresh-based breads & Mediterranean menu of charcoal-grilled meats, kebabs & more.
attractions: Newton Plaza Hotel Boston, Planet Fitness, Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton, Vows Bridal, Sakanaya, Beantown Barber Studio, Watertown Dam, Amee’s Medical Spa, Watertown Square Apartments, CorePower Yoga - Newton, restaurants: Buff's Pub, The Diner At 11 North Beacon, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown, Halva Kebab, Super Fusion Cuisine II, Max and Leo's Pizza Newton, Chulo Restaurant & Bar, Ixtapa Cantina, Belle's Burgers and Ice Cream, New Ginza

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