Boston.com: There's a mysterious taste that stands out in this drink, and whatever it is, it's delicious. But my favorite part is the garnish -- a big, crunchy dill pickle. Read more.
Brandon Green: Mac and cheese + chorizo. That's all you need.
Boston.com: Try the "Vicious Circle", a classic craft cocktail with a twist. Based on the algonquin cocktail, pineapple is added to the mix to give this strong drink a hint of summer. Read more.
3. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Desiree Duplechin: Dill pickles aren't actually dill pickles. If you like them on a burger, get provolone and bbq sauce- thank me later. BTW, EPIC curly fries.
Kevin H: Awesome beer selection (and great staff who knows all about it & can help novices like me) + great burgers. Oh, and fried pickles. Get fried pickles.
Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!
5. EVOO
7.3
350 3rd St (Broad Canal), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 25 tips and reviews
Thrillist: Order the cape bluefish w/ smoked pig's skin risotto; and spicy braised pig w/ sweet potato croquette, dill pickle chips, and shaved sweet onion that claims that nowadays, everyone “skin-scapes”. Read more.
The Feast: Quirky locavore new American cuisine with a menu that changes daily—and best sampled in the oft-changing $38 prix-fixe. Read more.
ZAGAT: Try the $38 three-course prix fixe dinner menu.
6. Formaggio Kitchen
9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 36 tips and reviews
Michael Sattler: Absolutely my favorite place in Cambridge. Try *any* of their in-house sandwiches (trust them-they butcher their own meat) and you won't be disappointed. Cheese samples, happy staff-what's not to love
Jessica Allan Schmidt: Visit their cheese cave. It's totally worth it. Read more.
Tara Spitzen: Best coffee in the neighborhood. Wonderful place to buy a treat for a friend-perhaps a bottle of rosé or beautifully packaged jams and chocolates. The cheese, of course, is exemplary. Try the comte!
Rich Acosta: It's worth completely leaving your comfort zone here, everything is great. If you're less adventurous start with warm buttered humus or shakshuka for breakfast. Moroccan donuts are NOT to be missed.
adam enbar: turkish breakfast.or anything else.
Boston.com: 20-seat place with Turkish, Lebanese, and Greek fare. Try the flatbreads, Turkish breakfast, and umm-ali. The tea and coffee are also excellent, but the service can be slow and weekends are busy. Read more.
12. Temple Bar
7.8
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews
Gilt City: Nothing like its wild Dublin namesake, this Cambridge eatery succeeds in casual sophistication, baller cocktails, and inspired modern cuisine.
Isabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!
Suzanne Wenz: If you're feeling like dessert, get the chocolate fondue for two. AWESOME!
14. The Red House Restaurant
7.6
98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews
Bill Wendel: DREAM DATE: One of the few Boston / Cambridge bar / restaurants with a REAL fireplace, 50 cent oyster happy hour, cozy, Shaker feel. Bartender Dominic rec Old Chub, Scotch Imperial Ale dark but sweet
matt: Fifty cent oyster happy hour. Oysters do not suck.
Kenneth Sim: $1 oysters baby! Treat yourself to a dozen.
15. Viale
7.4
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Angie: Everything is so fresh & delicious. Crab toast, arancini, meatballs, & NY strip=amazing! The cocktails are really strong, too. Our server was great. A+.
Jeff Byrnes: Cocktail program is offbeat, well done, and quite fun. Go for the Ludlow for something truly different.
Michael Troiano: Very good Italian, beyond the usual red sauce joint fare, but below the fussy highbrow stuff. The specials really were special - cocktails and pasta - and our large group felt like welcome guests.