1. moona
8.6
243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 10 tips and reviews
Sara Sigel: Friendly staff. Get a dip and pickle for the table. The Persian cucumber, octopus, chicken with phyllo, scallops, and vine leaves were delicious. Bonus: try a Lebanese wine blend!
Tiffany Lopinsky: Everything incredibly delicious - I recommend the scallops and the dips!
Adam Sigel: Great Mediterranean small plates with options for vegetarians and carnivores. I liked the almond honey chicken, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and couscous.
3. Cambridge Common
8.6
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
DrinkCraftBeer: Fried pickles and a great craft beer selection! Get an IPA and the fried pickles... use the chipotle dipping sauce.
Laura: It's not on the menu, but your server can bring caramel sauce, ranch dressing and/or chocolate sauce for your sweet potato fries. Enjoy with a local brew. Happy dipping!
T B: A gem where you can find all the diff kinds of people that Cambridge has to offer. Very cheap. Friendly waitstaff. Lots of beers. The melty grilled cheese is my fave for dipping into tomato soup! Nom
4. Alden & Harlow
8.4
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
T Z: get the chips and dip. rabbit is great. foie gras super heavy. corn pancakes meh.
Cameron Ryan: I recommend the chips & 3onion dip, chicken fried local rabbit, & the salt roasted beets. Delicious. The menu changes seasonally too, so be on the lookout for new yummy bites.
Adam Sigel: The charred broccoli was outstanding. Kale salad with pistachio dressing was great too. Fresh food creatively prepared.
Eric Andersen: The Thai Sausage and Shrimp Lumpia is basically an egg roll with unique ingredients and dipping sauces — fantastic!
Michael Troiano: Fantastic cocktails, great bar service, elevated but remarkably unpretentious food. Winner.
Jeff Byrnes: A fantastic addition to Harvard Square, with inventive, balanced cocktails.
7. Casa Portugal
7.8
1200 Cambridge St (Tremont St), Cambridge, MA
Portuguese Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
Luis Silva: Order the Bifa a Portuguesa and get extra bread for dipping in the sauce. Amazing!
Elena: Authentic, cheap & delicious. The fava beans starter has a great broth for dipping the table bread w/. Seafood lovers - rejoice w/the Caldeirada a Portuguesa, Meat lovers - enjoy the Bife a Portuguesa
David Carr: Authentic Portugese, simply prepared and fresh.
EJL: Half-priced MENU with a $3 drink purchase - food isn't great but it's CHEAP. Crab and artichoke and spinach dip is suuuuper good.
Thomas Martin: Their cream of spinach soup actually rivals chowder. Always a bit surprised by the food in a good way. French dip, Reuben, and the artichoke dip are my faves here
Dana Villmore: Hot mulled wine was lovely as was the cheese fondue! :)
10. Temple Bar
7.9
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews
Chrissy Makkas: Get the cheese fondu appetizer. Then keep it at the table and dip bits of your entree in it (bonus points if you have fries, which are also awesome).
Melanie Travis: Get the Daybreaker cocktail at brunch: beer, OJ, and Aperol, served in a champagne flute. Goes well with the eggs Benedict.
Isabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!
11. Summer Shack
8.0
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Boston.com: Seafood lovers will love this beachy riff on Americana-a “seafood” dog that’s got all the right stuff, including lobster meat mixed with a shrimp mousse. The dipping mayo gives it that kick of summer. Read more.
Ronni: Started off with good oysters (I liked the Blackpoint oysters) the fried chicken is juicy!
BostonTweet: Show your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack and get a free cup of clam chowdah or a free soft serve ice cream with a purchase of an entree.
Jennifer C: One of the best hidden gems in the city to get married at :)
Bridesign Wedding Flowers: Are you an engaged couple getting married here? We deliver pre-arranged wedding flowers directly from the flower fields: you receive fresher flowers at a lower price right at this venue! Bridesign.com
Laura: Saw School For Scandal here; while it is a small venue, it was well set up and comfortable for the duration of the play
15. Formaggio Kitchen
9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 36 tips and reviews
Lauren Christopher: Great bakery and snack section. Very friendly staff!
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!