1. Oleana
9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews
Senator John Blutarski: Eat: whipped feta, falafel, grilled octopus; literally everything is delicious, just choose a creature you feel like eating and believe in everything else from there. Rosé Rioja doesn't suck either.
Justin Holland: Grilled Octopus a must, whipped feta great for sharing. Salmon and halibut both fantastic
Sédat Firat: Skip the entrees, order mezes. That way to cab try a lot of things in smaller portions. Sultan's delight and the whipped feta are amazing. For dessert, baked Alaska is just amazing!!
D: Oh, the best egg sandwich! Bacon, feta butter, and hamloumi cheese.
Erica Ayotte: get the mezze platter for lunch. the whipped feta, smoky eggplant, and parsnip are the best!
Lauren Johnson: Most amazing egg sandwich I've ever had it's like a cloud of heaven. Beautiful feta butter
Liz Kiraly: Had a tasty eggplant and feta croissant. Staff isn't the friendliest though.
Kirit Kottam: Fresh berries cheesecake is so delicious that it melts in your mouth ! Lemon mint tart is good if you like mint in deserts.
Francesca Gordini: Try their pistacchio croissant: it is to die for!! Espresso is perfect (being Italian I'm usually really picky about it) as well. Great food, awesome selection!! Love this place.
5. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Christopher Hepburn: The Greek Salad is amazing - ask for extra Feta.
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!
10. 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!
11. Club Passim
8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews
Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s
The Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
Ingrid Hartman: Buy tickets early so you can sit up in front. Amazingly intimate venue, nothing quite like it.
14. Amelia's Trattoria
8.2
111 Harvard St (at Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Chrissy Boyles: always amazing food and wine - the mushroom pappardelle is absolutely velvety, but the again we’ve never had a bad meal here
Eric Andersen: The Pappardelle pasta here is excellent
Laura Wong: Very quaint and small restaurant, but very cozy. Reservations recommended, and they are not open on Sundays. Honestly nothing special or outstanding.
15. 2nd Street Cafe
7.6
89 2nd St (Hurley St.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · East Cambridge · 26 tips and reviews
Chris Mills: The craigers was mind blowingly tasty. Super cozy interior and solid sandwiches. Not overly hip like some other places in the area. A sleeper hit.
Eric Andersen: Don't worry if it's crowded; they take your order while you're in line and service is fast and very friendly!
Eric Andersen: Hours: 7:30 - 3, Mon - Fri, closed Sat/Sun