Jerusalem Pita & Grill 10 Pleasant St. Brookline, MA 02446 Phone: 617-739-2400 | Text listing to mobile Price Range: : $$ — Moderately Priced Cuisine(s): Kosher, Middle Eastern User Reviews | Write a review

Opening mere blocks from Rami's, the veteran purveyor of kosher Israeli cuisine in Coolidge Corner, this family-run place is winning its own following with a more upscale décor (including a small bar) and a broader menu. Appetizers include not just baba ganoush and tabouleh, but also such delights as kibbeh (beef, pine nuts, and spices in fried bulgur wheat) and sambusak (a savory stuffed pastry), plus four kinds of hummus. Sandwiches arrive in a wonderfully thick, spongy pita or, for a slightly bigger portion, in a wrap called a laffa. Though food quality falls short of expert, Jerusalem Pita's broad spectrum of Israeli flavors makes it a solid choice for those eager to explore.