Beat Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

1. Beat Brasserie

8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The highly anticipated Harvard Square project from the team behind The Beehive has opened with a jazzy flourish. There's wine on tap, plenty of upscale comfort food, and live music every night.

Nick N.Nick Nick: Awesome place to check out some live jazz and sip on a high end cocktail. Or a mocktail.

Sarah N.Sarah Nixon: Such an awesome place. Fun cocktails and live jazz are a great brunch

Toscano is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

2. Toscano

8.1
52 Brattle St (Story), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 32 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Atkinson: Very charming and upscale Italian. Prosciutto and pate crudo was my boyfriend's favorite, but very rich. Chargrilled bone-in pork chop was perfectly cooked

Heather L.Heather Liu: Authentic Italian resto in Harvard Square. Try the pastas!

Jisoo M.Jisoo Min: The tiramisu is to die for.

Oleana is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

3. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

Niji J.Niji J.: The nettle pie on the menu right now is unreal. It's like a light fancy reimagined spanakopita

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: “Bonus points for the setting: a gorgeous old Victorian house near Kendall Square with a backyard patio and garden.” - Peter Jon Lindberg Read more.

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

4. Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

7.7
270 3rd St, Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · East Cambridge · 8 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Vibe is confusing - slightly upscale but plastic chairs and the lights are way up. None of the food is great

Aleah N.Aleah Nichole: More of an upscale looking atmosphere but casual experience. Seems to lack a bit of identity. Food wasn’t great and we got little direction from staff when we asked for advice.

Kevin K.Kevin Kao: I always get the celtice and diced lotus root. Really great hunan food and one of the best Chinese restaurants in Cambridge. Too bad prices are so high otherwise I’d get this every week

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

5. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

8.7
25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
Hotel · East Cambridge · 62 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: Discover what fine dining in Boston is all about at the Bambara Restaurant.

AnnmarieAnnmarie: Very cool vibe. Free wine tasting happy hour and pet friendly.

DensDens: Whoa, free wine tasting from 5-6p every night! And leopard skin rugs in every room. Meeeooowww!

Benedetto is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

6. Benedetto

7.5
1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 6 tips and reviews

JamesJames: Great fresh pasta dishes high end

Jeff B.Jeff Byrnes: Absolutely fabulous collection of amari. If you’re a fan of bitters liqueurs, definitely stop by.

Michael P.Michael Pagliarini: Lots of delicious ‘sfizi’ (small bites) to choose from. Start with a few crostini and a cocktail while you are looking at the menu.

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

7. Goorin Bros. Hat Shop

7.5
43 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Boutique · Harvard Square · 11 tips and reviews

Christina V.Christina Varrasso: Great selection of fancy hats. Expensive but top quality.

LoringLoring: So fun! Top quality hats and staff! Super helpful and knowledgeable.

BashayerBashayer: Coolest shop in all of boston !! & that curly haired lady is awesome. She help me find the perfect hat for me!

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

8. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.5
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 119 tips and reviews

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Love sipping chocolate, good macarons too

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Read more.

Stacy B.Stacy Buchanan: Did you know that you can get the hot chocolate iced? Try it - it's amazing!

Giulia is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

9. Giulia

8.6
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carrasco: The food, drinks and service are all outstanding. If it's still there, get the Pimms & Stormy cocktail!

Bari S.Bari Saltman: They'll make almost any of the dishes vegetarian if you ask! The bucatini and farfalle were both amazing.

ShivesaliveShivesalive: Halibut Crostini was delicious! Flatbread with ramp pesto was FABULOUS. Spearpoint oysters were on point.

bisq is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

10. bisq

8.0
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews

IrinaIrina: Go for the tasting menu (available on groupon) - great value and you get to try 6 courses!

Yu-MeiYu-Mei: Beef heart anticuchos, homemade burrata and whatever the specials are. Table seating is better than the cramped place settings at the bar at the open kitchen. Or head to the cozy bar alcove behind.

Adam S.Adam Sigel: Great place to get a glass or two of wine and try a couple small plates. We had savory vidalia onion churros last time. It’s like an onion ring only better in every way.

Olé is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

11. Olé

7.8
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews

Carina W.Carina Wetzlhütter: great margaritas and immensely delicious mexican food. woah and fried avocado slices - yummy! unfortunately a bit pricy, but if you feel like a fancy night, it's perfect!!

AmandaAmanda: I love this place. Nothing better than drinks at the bar with chips & guac, & maybe a few other small plates. Delish!

Stephen H.Stephen Hau: Table-side guacamole is a must.

Helmand Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

12. Helmand Restaurant

8.4
143 1st St (at Bent St), Cambridge, MA
Afghan Restaurant · East Cambridge · 71 tips and reviews

Alice T.Alice T.: Afghan food - delicious bread - try the Kaddo!

ChristianChristian: Great place. Get anything with pumpkin in it.

Pablo G.Pablo Goldbarg: Kaddo is the best appetizer ever!

Royal Pastry Shop is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

13. Royal Pastry Shop

7.8
738 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 4 tips and reviews

TomTom: Awesome breakfast pastries (and maybe for other occasions...)

aa: Lovely family-run shop. Excellent cheese danish and sfogliatelles, this is my favorite pastry shop in the Boston metro area.

Antwan B.Antwan Ballard: Bring ur kids 5 years old and younger and they get a free cookie

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

14. The Cheesecake Factory

8.0
100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · East Cambridge · 76 tips and reviews

Bonnie C.Bonnie Chen: Avocado eggrolls and kale salad are to die for

Başak K.Başak Kunduracı: Red Velvet is yummy👍

SomayaSomaya: variety of choices ,good price and generous restaurant ... I like it.💙💙

Momi Nonmi is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cambridge.

15. Momi Nonmi

7.2
1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Inman Square · 6 tips and reviews

d g.d g: Sashimi is top notch, and now includes the richness of Hawaiian tradition, incorporating poke, and richer flavors in the new menu.

Seong H.Seong Hwang: Try loco moco and kalua pork onigiri. One may think it's a little expensive but considering a Japanese izakaya setting, it's reasonable.

Jake F.Jake Fochetta: Extreme attention to the food and service. Poke and shishito peppers were delicious.