1. Giulia
8.5
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews
Bhavin Gandhi: Although the flavours were good, the restaurant horribly lacks vegetarian options. Also disappointed with the bucatini I got. It was more like bucatini olive oil soup and less bucatini pasta.
Aaron Wheeler: Some of the best seasonal cocktails and appetizer dishes in Boston! You have to get the pesto potato pasta - so tasty.
Bari Saltman: They'll make almost any of the dishes vegetarian if you ask! The bucatini and farfalle were both amazing.
2. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Edward C: Love the staff beer samplers! Fried mozzarella is a tasty and decadent appetizer, also get the tremendous swordfish tips entree when it's available. Marinated in pesto and olive oil, it's fantastic!
Rich Sarchioni: I like almost everything but Beer, Frozen mudslide, mac n cheese bites, and southern fried chicken are my favorites
Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!
3. Catalyst Restaurant
8.0
300 Technology Sq (at Albany & Main), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 52 tips and reviews
Steliane Marques: Super: Roasted Cod, Olive oil Crushed Potatoes Bacon, Mussels Chowder, Herb Nage!
Laura Wong: Great spot, rotating seasonal menu. Cocktails are good and food is delicious! Just went for apps and drink but will be back for a meal
Rich Thorne: Try the Pho: a blend of cucumber vodka, lime, basil, cilantro, and sriracha. Perfection in a chilled glass.
4. Alden & Harlow
8.6
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Lauren Christopher: Excellent snack menu! For meals, favorite small plate was the trout! You also have to stay for dessert. The olive oil cake is to die for!
Tom Wang: Kale aalad was the best. Also the "secret burger" runs out around 7:00 so get there earlier! Pancakes are an awesome substitute though
Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.
7. Formaggio Kitchen
9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 36 tips and reviews
Rem Koning: Probably the best cheese case in the US. Great selection of fancy foods.
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!
8. Club Passim
8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews
Christian Rodriguez: Great small, intimate music venue. Catch some local high quality, moderately priced shows with good food to boot.
The Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s
Derek K: Very pricey but completely worth it! Brunch, sandwiches, and dinner stuff! Excellent wine selection too!
John Haydon: Breakfast sandwiches are a bit expensive, but very much worth the spend.
John Haydon: Before you die, try their vanilla bean loaf.
Shannon Moran: Any of the omelets are delicious. Best home fries around, hands down! No fuss, delicious food.
Alexandra Hodgman: SUCH good omelets! Very healthy with interesting flavors!
Jake Smith: They grill their breakfast sandwiches on the flat grill, giving it a grilled-cheese-esque flavor and consistency. All this really means is that the sausage, egg, and cheese is magic.
13. Casa Portugal
7.8
1200 Cambridge St (Tremont St), Cambridge, MA
Portuguese Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
BU Today: Specializing in meat and seafood, the restaurant offers paella, fried steak, and grilled squid. The traditional Portuguese fries served with most entrees are crispy and delicious. Read more.
Andrew Sardinha: Get some o dat flan. It's swag!
Eva Kaniasty: That's a rooster on the napkin, not a turkey.
15. Dado Tea
7.7
955 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Tea Room · Mid-Cambridge · 18 tips and reviews
Jeanette Mukai: Bibimbop wrap, Potter wrap, shrimp inari, all of their teas = A+
julia lestage: Rocks, silently. No fuss, just quality.
Kenny Chung: Try the peach blossom!