Frary's

San Polo & Santa Croce


Spice things up at Frary's, a bohemian-spirited bolthole serving Middle Eastern and Mediterranean classics. The antipasto platter might pair Greek hortopita (filo pastry stuffed with cheese and vegetables) with Kurdish kubbe (fried riceball stuffed with spiced ground meat), while the fragrant mains include classic moussaka and the spicy Jordanian rice dish maglu'ba. The menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.


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