4. 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!
5. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Puritan & Co.
8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Dan Roberts: My favorite restaurant in Cambridge. The small plates are the best. Get the swordfish pastrami with mustard ice cream. The potato bread is addicting, we usually get upwards of three rounds ...
Eater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.
Eater: Chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world. [Eater 38]
12. Little Donkey
8.3
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Matt Opsahl: The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.
Max: Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.
Sofia Papastamelos: If you like small plates and different cuisines this is a great place for you. Always pretty crowded and food is great. Plates will sometimes rotate depending on the season.
15. OTTO
8.1
1432 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brattle & Church), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 40 tips and reviews
Valentina Monte: mashed potato, bacon, and scallion slice ACTUALLY changed my life. the crust here is amazing. this is by FAR some of my favorite pizza ANYWHERE.
Sean Laurence: Minimum charge on credit/debit card: $5; minimum charge on LevelUp: $0.
Diana Arboleda: The three-cheese tortellini is amazing. Call ahead and get your order to go; there's not a lot of space to stand inside.