1. Oleana
9.2
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews
Jaime: I ordered three apps instead of a main: spinach falafel, grilled octopus, braised beef. They were all great, with the octopus a standout.
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
2. 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!
Anny Fenton: Everything was pretty tasty, but especially the lamb tagine and octopus
Ryan Houlette: Everything. Octopus, duck, short rib, fatteh, fattoush, lamb kebab, the wines, the desserts. Just go!
4. Waypoint
8.7
1030 Massachusetts Ave (at Putnam Ave), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews
Jeff Byrnes: Octopus meatballs, funky wine, sherries, absinthe! Amazing stuff.
Enrico Manalo: Chopped clam pie, wood fired octopus, shrimp Har Gow, and the cinnamon donuts with French press coffee. Everything was good; great service but place filled up quickly.
Sofia Papastamelos: Amazing pastas and seafood! I loved the uni bucatini and char belly.
5. Puritan & Co.
8.8
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Matthew Spector: Outstanding fresh global takes on New England originals - go for the lamb t-bone, orrichiette, charred octopus and outstanding wine list.
David Carr: Swordfish Pastrami, Octopus, Burrata. Excellent cocktail program and friendly bartenders.
Ming-Tai Huh: Cocktail and bar menu has great options for a quick meal or step up and go big for dinner!
7. Temple Bar
7.8
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews
William Melville: The Service was impeccable. Best I've ever had. Beer menu was great. Best of all was the food! Offers a diverse and delicious menu that will get you to try new things such as the octopus!
Restless World Citizen: Calamari was big for a starter but beet salad was very small.. But delicious.. Not the best service ... Food 6,5 - service 6 - ambiance 7,5
Melanie Travis: Get the Daybreaker cocktail at brunch: beer, OJ, and Aperol, served in a champagne flute. Goes well with the eggs Benedict.
8. Alden & Harlow
8.6
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Sandi Tang: the brussels, the broccoli, the octopus - oh so good!!!
Kathrine: The charred octopus with quinoa was awesome! Also love love loved the NY strip - amazing flavor. Great cocktails at the bar, too. Oh! And we ended up ordering a second of the kofta - so good.
Adam Sigel: The charred broccoli was outstanding. Kale salad with pistachio dressing was great too. Fresh food creatively prepared.
9. Changsho
8.3
1712 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 24 tips and reviews
Stanley Chen: Their new small plates rock! Pot stickers, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, fried calamari, Shrimp and Chive Crispy Dumplings are delicious!
Joe Joffe: The Mongolian Lamb is must buy. Spicy and delicious!
Boston.com: Changsho is the fourth Chinese restaurant run by the Chen family, who also own Lotus Blossom in Sudbury, Water Lily in Wayland, and Lotus Flower in Framingham. Read more.
10. Black Ink
8.2
5 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Gift Store · Harvard Square · 23 tips and reviews
Miriam Goldman: A mild octopus theme, which I loved! Tons of cool knick-knacks. This store has really improved in the last few years.
riley starship: fantastic gift shop (especially for artsy, quirky friends). really nice selection of cards and stationary, and they're not kidding about stocking "unexpected necessities". oh, were I richer...
Anthony V: Hide your wallet, this is impulse buy central.
12. Beat Brasserie
8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews
Julia Kwan: Must try: grilled octopus salad, tuna egg rolls (appetizers); duck breast, shrimp earth bowl (main), bread pudding (desert). Wine is also on tap!
Brendan O'Leary: The octopus app was perfectly seasoned.
Sarah Nixon: Such an awesome place. Fun cocktails and live jazz are a great brunch
14. Sulmona
7.7
608 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Joshua Santora: I love the lamb skewers, grilled octopus, the Carne and Abruzzi pizza (always add some prosciutto, it's delicious), the Wild Boar Ragu is phenomenal. If there's a Bolognese on the specials GET IT.
Rich Sarchioni: Carbonara and espresso martini are excellent!! All ingredients are super fresh
Cristiano Talluto: Pizza is awesome