Bondir is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

1. Bondir

279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Serotta: Perfect spot for a romantic dinner with your sweetheart

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Bon Appetit "Best New Restaurants"- have homemade breads, including one flecked with seaweed, served with butter, hand-rolled tagliatelle with chicken; braised lamb shoulder

Boston.comBoston.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.

Oleana is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

2. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

Sarah E.Sarah E.: Not to be missed mezze dishes are the warm olives with zaa'tar and the quail kebab--so delicious! Pass on the pork belly special unless you're partial to an unusually tangy aftertaste.

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.

susan z.susan zellmann-rohrer: Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. It is the alpha and the omega. As close to chocolate as meat gets.

Craigie on Main is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

3. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

Lynne T.Lynne Taylor: Really good. Cod and "pork four ways". Great salad and a pasta starter. Low key vibe. Really good....(I think I said that twice!)

EaterEater: Each night, Craigie on Main serves less than twenty of their off-menu burgers, which are made from a custom blend of three different cuts of meat, beef bone marrow and suet.

Brian K.Brian Kraemer: Order food. Eat. Enjoy everything.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

4. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Juliet T.Juliet Taylor: One of my favorites. Great service, good beer list, and amazing food. Get the extra dirty Caesar (kale Caesar salad) or the burger !

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square has $1 oysters every night after 11pm.

Harvest is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

5. Harvest

44 Brattle St (at Story St), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 45 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: We loved the Seafood Ceviche & Scallop Crudo. Field Strawberry & Lavender Salad, and the English Pea Agnolotti.

Simon L.Simon Lee: Enjoy a drink at the bar before dinner. Great service, atmosphere and company!

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Harvest has a problem. We can never decide when to go: enjoy the dinner? Sunday brunch? If only every conundrum were this tasty… Read more.

Border Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

6. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 257 tips and reviews

Pauline S.Pauline Schrei: My favorite place to come when I visit the area. Drinks are huge. They have vegetarian options on the back of the menu.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B: Best Chips!

The Similans is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

7. The Similans

7.8
145 First St (btwn Bent & Rogers St), Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · East Cambridge · 40 tips and reviews

Satin R.Satin Russell: Country Style Pad Thai is delish, but the Tamarind Fish is exceptional! Lychee Martini is a lovely accompaniment.

Joshua B.Joshua Berk: Owned & run by the same people as Brown Sugar, so you can expect excellent food/service.

Tommy W.Tommy Wisdom: They don't waste time on the phone here. I placed a takeout order in 6.2 seconds. I welcome any challengers to take on my record.

Rialto is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

8. Rialto

1 Bennett St (at Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 34 tips and reviews

Kortney A.Kortney Ashleigh: Get the pork tortellini :)

BravoBravo: I love it. TCM Chef Jody Adams combines great food with a beautiful atmosphere. The flavors are what they are supposed to be. -Carmen Gonzalez, Top Chef

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Poor Charles Hotel. How many people pass through its lobby nightly, ignoring its staffers’ smiles and glazing over its décor? Blame Rialto: The second-floor restaurant has such pull. Read more.

Temple Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

9. Temple Bar

7.9
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews

Melanie T.Melanie Travis: Get the Daybreaker cocktail at brunch: beer, OJ, and Aperol, served in a champagne flute. Goes well with the eggs Benedict.

IsabelIsabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!

Suzanne W.Suzanne Wenz: If you're feeling like dessert, get the chocolate fondue for two. AWESOME!

The Red House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

10. The Red House Restaurant

7.7
98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews

Lane R.Lane Rettig: Lobster fra diavolo was superb. Lobster is fresh and sweet and the pasta must be handmade.

mattmatt: Fifty cent oyster happy hour. Oysters do not suck.

Kenneth S.Kenneth Sim: $1 oysters baby! Treat yourself to a dozen.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

7.9
100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · East Cambridge · 76 tips and reviews

Başak K.Başak Kunduracı: Red Velvet is yummy👍

SomayaSomaya: variety of choices ,good price and generous restaurant ... I like it.💙💙

Calvin K.Calvin Koo: The Godiva chocolate cheesecake is awesome!

West Side Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

12. West Side Lounge

1680 Massachusetts Ave (at Sacramento), Cambridge, MA
Lounge · Neighborhood Nine · 34 tips and reviews

SoozSooz: you must try the lavender grapefruit gimlet. So very tasty.

David L.David Lee: The normal bartender on Sunday is a mad chill dude.

Jennifer G.Jennifer Gochis: new look...new chef...new menu items & new drinks. Check it out!!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

13. Chipotle Mexican Grill

1 Brattle Sq (One Brattle @ Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 27 tips and reviews

Faye H.Faye Hays: Come around closing time for a party: salsa, merengue & bachata on loud- and the workers smile when you dance to it.

Rafael C.Rafael Corrales: for a healthy but delicious meal, try a bowl instead of the burrito

Mike S.Mike Schroll: Ask for half and half of meats - gets you the same quantity as extra meat for free!

John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

14. John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

33 Dunster St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Brewery · Harvard Square · 65 tips and reviews

Nicole P.Nicole Pluff: Pepperoni pizza leaves a lot to be desired...ale steak and cheese sliders are great!!!! Carbonara Mac and cheese a+, meatloaf no good!

MarkMark: Surprisingly good "Demon" IPA.

Matthew T.Matthew Tilleard: Great beer range.

Sandrine's is one of The 15 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Cambridge.

15. Sandrine's

8 Holyoke St (btwn Mass Ave. And Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Harvard Square · 12 tips and reviews

Jonathan B.Jonathan Buck: Great tasting menu options or go with the tournedos of beef and mussels for an appetizer both incredible

Meg K.Meg K.: Killer creme brulee!

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: Perfect for intimate date night! Order the French onion soup to share and the escargot!