1. Helmand Restaurant
8.4
143 1st St (at Bent St), Cambridge, MA
Afghan Restaurant · East Cambridge · 71 tips and reviews
Shahar Z: Weird as it sounds, get the fresh squeezed orange juice, some of the best I've ever had
Anthony Wilkinson: The food was fantastic! Order any beef dish medium; the seasonings they add just burst out without overwhelming the food. Absolute enjoyment! Waitstaff was awesome too.
Christian: Great place. Get anything with pumpkin in it.
2. Russell House Tavern
8.6
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews
Lizz Jiang: Brunch (get the breakfast pizza or Nutella toast), coffee, and freshly squeezed orange juice
Bonnie Chen: Crispy fried oysters and their house-made cotechino sausage pizza are really good. Its a thin crust pizza. I recommend sharing it with two.
Thrillist: Your Hangover aid: The Quickening. A Collins glass filled w/ Meletti Amaro, chartreuse green, & Rogue Dead Guy Ale, before being chased by a shot of Fernet & a plate of bacon (yes, PLATE...OF...BACON) Read more.
Brooke Holliday: amazingly great pub fare, down to the fries. eclectic neighborhood regulars and great staff. free wifi
Chris Gauvain: Get an Old Fashioned! You'll feel like Don Draper, and enjoy it more than getting one anywhere else.
Joshua Green: the weekend brunch here is great, probably the best in Cambridge
5. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Dhairav Dalal: my regular favorite is the fresh mozzarella sandwich. also had tried the risotto in veg alfredo sauce once from the specials menu, was really good
Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!
Joe Allen-Black: You must get the the sweet potato fries. Best I've had in a while.