1. T.W. Food
377 Walden St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 25 tips and reviews
Gloria Chin: get the t.w. chocolate sundae--custardy vanilla ice cream layered w/ hazelnut praline suce, valrhona chocolate gnache, whipped cream & praline crumble. also try the tobacco ice cream!!
Boston Magazine: The chef’s impeccable technique turns simple dishes like a soft-scrambled egg with trumpet mushrooms into something you’ll dream about for days. Read more.
Michael Bourne: The pasta is sublime and homemade of course!
2. Bondir
279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews
Sarah A.: Deliciously created a vegan menu for me without a reservation on a Saturday. Beautiful service. Larger than expected portions.
Boston.com: Bondir emphasizes local and seasonal ingredients; nothing new about that. And yet the dishes on the constantly changing menu don’t resemble anyone else’s. Read more.
Bon Appetit Magazine: Each homespun dish is available in either a half or full portion. And then there's the fireplace, appealing staff, and intimate setting that make it feel like you're eating in grandma's country house.
5. Commonwealth
11 Broad Canal Way (3rd Street), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 37 tips and reviews
Dave Theran: Go to Marky Mark and the Funky Brunch to grab the chicken and biscuits!
Jennifer Evans: Try the burrata, mac n cheese, mushroom flatbread or the grilled avocados. Delish! Don't forget to pop inside the store and get something to take home too!
Veronica C.: That's right. Fried chicken skin on plate. Beware it's addictive.