-- Boston's Hidden Restaurants --

Greek Corner

2366 Mass. Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 661-5655 Find location!
--- Winner, Best Greek Restaurant in Boston Area, 2006 ---

Photo of Greek Corner, Cambridge, MA I must admit, I have lived near the Greek Corner most of my life, but only discovered it over the past few years (thanks to a friend). It is easy to drive by the restaurant and not even know it is there, because it is located in an unassuming building in an unassuming part of North Cambridge. The food, however, is anything but plain, and thus makes Greek Corner a true hidden gem of the Boston restaurant scene.

Family-owned, the Greek Corner stands out in several ways; it is low-key, friendly, and inexpensive. Lovers of Greek food will want to start with the lemon chicken soup, which is a must on a chilly day. Both the meat dishes and the vegetarian dishes are recommended, with standouts being the spinach pie, grape leaves, pastitso (kind of a Greek baked ziti or lasagna), moussaka, and any of the kebabs. Save room for dessert, as the baklava is excellent.

The Greek Corner is deceptively large; once inside, there are two rooms of tables. It is rarely crowded. Parking can be difficult (Cambridge is one of the worst cities for parking), but you should find something if you drive around the block a few times. It is worth the effort, since there are few places with better Greek food. Plus, you can tell your friends that you found a great Greek restaurant that even many of the locals--myself included, until now--don't know about.