Establishment Profile

Moona

Name: Moona
Address: 243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, MA, US
Price range: $$

Middle Eastern · Inman Square · Since 2016

Chef-owner: Mohamad El Zein · Opened 2016

Opened fall 2016 in a 30-seat Inman Square storefront by Lebanese-born owner Mohamad El Zein. Named Best Middle Eastern Restaurant by Boston Magazine in 2018. After nine years in the original space, Moona tripled its footprint in December 2025 with a Central Square outpost at 750 Main St.

Middle Eastern$$

4.6

290 reviews

$15–$30 per person

Beloved Middle Eastern restaurant serving Levantine-inspired mezze and hearty entrees. Owner Mohamad El Zein's personal stamp on traditional dishes with a mostly Lebanese wine list. Now expanded to a larger Central Square location.

Chef's Table Selection

Inman Square

The Maitre d' Recommends

Mezze

Lebanese Wine

Middle Eastern

Levantine Cuisine

Reddit Mentions

Contact Details

Address

243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Hours

Mon-Thu: 5PM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat: 5PM-10:30PM, Sun: 5PM-9:30PM

Transit

10 min walk from Central

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