Café Barada is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

1. Café Barada

8.2
2269 Massachusetts Ave (at Dover St), Cambridge, MA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Cambridge · 15 tips and reviews

Eluz V.Eluz Vilchez: Great food! Everything's fresh and very tasty, even the salad which was what I had. Highly recommend it!

Marlana S.Marlana Salmon-Letelier: And they take credit cards now!

Johna K.Johna Klebenov: Cash only. Love the fatouch salad!

Greek Corner Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

2. Greek Corner Restaurant

7.8
2366 Massachusetts Ave (Dudley St), Cambridge, MA
Greek Restaurant · North Cambridge · 48 tips and reviews

Albie S.Albie S: The avgolemono soup is my absolute favorite when I'm sick. It's like Greek congee. Buy a vat next time you have a cold. The roast lamb sandwich and spinach pie are also delicious.

Erica G.Erica George: Get the flaming cheese appetizer (saganaki)!

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Chicken Kabob Plate is an awesome gateway food at this great Greek restaurant. For appetizers, the Hummus and Falafel are both delicious choices.

East Side Bar & Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

3. East Side Bar & Grill

7.6
561 Cambridge St (Lambert), East Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Deanna T.Deanna Turley: Service was fantastic, atmosphere was so relaxed and fun, gnocchi was to die for - will make constant trips once I move here!

Jay | LeeJay | Lee: Good steak tips, nice atmosphere.

Roth G.Roth Gill: Clam-Strip roll with fries!!! $5.95 HUGE portion and cooked perfect!!!

Moody's Falafel Palace is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

4. Moody's Falafel Palace

14 Western Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Cambridge, MA
Falafel Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Jenn H.Jenn H: The supercombos are amazing and good to get when you want veggie, falafel and meat and can't decide what to get :)

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Moody's Falafel Palace is open until 3am every Thursday through Saturday - perfect for when you've had way to many Guinness at The Field.

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: The shawarma. Eat it. Read more.

@MidEastClub Upstairs is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

5. @MidEastClub Upstairs

7.5
472 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 31 tips and reviews

TicketWebTicketWeb: This Boston Landmark is legendary! The upstairs is a bright and intimate affair! Grab a bite before the show! TW ♥'s The Middle East Upstairs! Read more.

adam f.adam fullerton: The mixed drinks are too small and too expensive, stick with the PBR tall boys for $3.75

BU TodayBU Today: With four separate venues, live music and tasty Middle Eastern food are always on tap. Read more.

The Middle East Downstairs is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

6. The Middle East Downstairs

7.3
480 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 69 tips and reviews

Jacob E.Jacob Elder: This is by far the best quality, cheapest lunch in Central Square. Try the salmon steak on beans and rice pilaf.

Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster: Steve Seabury, author of Mosh Potatoes heavy metal cookbook, has his world rocked by the Beef Shawarma sandwich and Shrimp Shish Kababs. Save room for the Chocolate Baklava to turn your meal to 11. Read more.

Matthew T.Matthew Tilleard: See a band

S&S Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

7. S&S Restaurant

7.0
1334 Cambridge St (at Oak St.), Cambridge, MA
Diner · Inman Square · 71 tips and reviews

Mallory G.Mallory Gonzalez: The Brunch Omelette is amazing! And the pesto is not too overwhelming.

Scott S.Scott S: Break the fast here!

Jay | LeeJay | Lee: Boneless sweet wings are bomb!

Frank's Steak House is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

8. Frank's Steak House

7.2
2310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Steakhouse · North Cambridge · 21 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Has been around for 75+ years serving up delicious, affordable steakhouse food. They always have specials, service is good and the food is solid too! Much more affordable than most steakhouses.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Prime Rib is ridiculously huge. And ridiculously delicious.

Alicia V.Alicia Vargas: Great prices!

@ZuZuBar & Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

9. @ZuZuBar & Restaurant

7.1
474 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Charlotte L.Charlotte L: The brunch is pretty good and much quieter than some other places nearby. Also good value. Eat a hangover sandwich!

Sean F.Sean Fitzroy: order the garlic dip if you're already in a long-term relationship.

David D.David Day: If you can't get laid at Soul-Le-Lu-Jah I got nothing for ya.

Zoe's Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

10. Zoe's Kitchen

6.4
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Diner · 47 tips and reviews

Minnie K.Minnie Kim: Come here for a true diner experience. Great service and cozy environment. Be prepared to wait a bit for brunch! Big portions as well!!

Joe D.Joe D.: Chocolate chip pancakes or one of the Benedict eggs. Can't go wrong.

Bijou B.Bijou B: food is delish but the service sucks, be prepared to wait.

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Rice Pilaf in Cambridge.

11. Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

7.3
89 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Harvard Square · 107 tips and reviews

Alexa S.Alexa Stern: Very cute and cozy dining option. The food is simple but really hits the spot. I love soup and sandwich combo on a cold day!

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: If Beowulf showed up, [the bartender] would be like, 'Dude, take that metal armor off. It's not OK to wear that in the bar' ... Then he'd say, 'OK, what do you want?' " Read more.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: All food at Grendel's Den in Harvard Square is 1/2 price 7 nights a week from 5 to 7:30pm and 1/2 price Sunday through Thursday from 9pm-11:30