Amba
Where olive oil flows like conversation and every dish tells a sun-dappled story
The Thoughtful Splurge — worth every penny
Chef Will Gilson's Mediterranean concept at First Street Market. Named after a popular Middle Eastern condiment, Amba serves spiced rotisserie chickens with an array of sides and sauces. Fast-casual, flavorful, fresh.
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55 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Daily: 11AM-9PM
5 min walk from Lechmere
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