Sarma Restaurant

"This is one of the best restaurants in greater Boston, and the menu of small plates (we like the lentil nachos with rich feta queso and crunchy reuben latkes) is fun to share with a group or your significant other. Sarma’s colorful dining room is pretty much packed every night, so if you’re planning a special occasion you can (and should) book in advance. Or, if it’s just the two of you, maybe celebrating a milestone birthday, show up right at 5pm when they open and score a seat at the bar." - Tanya Edwards

"Cassie Piuma is a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef." - Erika Adams

"Sarma, the sibling to Oleana and Sofra, opened in late 2013 on the tip of Winter Hill in Somerville, just uphill from bustling Union Square. It’s a beautiful, colorful spot with a lively bar scene. Chef and owner Cassie Piuma creates a gorgeous array of Turkish-inspired small plates. Note: Reservations can be difficult to get at the last minute here; planning ahead is important." - Eater Staff

"Sarma in Somerville is a place I keep coming back to. Cassie [Piuma] is so talented, and the food is always vibrant, creative, and absolutely delicious. It also has such a cool, comfortable vibe that makes it feel like the perfect spot to settle in and enjoy a great meal.  — Karen Akunowicz" - Tanya Edwards

"Ask enough people, and you’ll start to realize this colorful Winter Hill Mediterranean spot is everyone’s favorite restaurant in Boston. This is one of the longest menus in town, but you only need a few plates like lentil nachos and harissa BBQ duck to fill you up. Even though this place is behind the high school in Somerville, it’s extremely hard to get a table. If you don’t have a reservation, get there early and try to grab seats at the bar, where you can watch the prep station and ask the bartenders to whip up whatever they feel like making." - tanya edwards