1. Little Donkey
8.4
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Max: Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.
Laura Wong: Would definitely recommend LD for drinks/apps over a meal, more tapas. Downside, no common cuisine, food style seems all over the place. But the dishes are good except the matzo ball ramen
Georgia Luddecke: Everything we had was delicious, but the chow fun was definitely the standout. Will be returning to try more of the small plates and dessert!
3. Oleana
9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews
Mike Kalen: Different dining experience. 'European mezze'. Small plates - some excellent, some not so good. You need to be an adventurous diner
Raquel Ross: This restaurant is sent from the heavens. Best food I've ever had. I would follow Chef Sortun to the ends of the earth. Sarma, her tapas restaurant, is also to die for.
Kathryn D: Go with a group and order all the small plates to share. Good Turkish wine, too.
4. moona
8.5
243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 10 tips and reviews
Adam Sigel: Great Mediterranean small plates with options for vegetarians and carnivores. I liked the almond honey chicken, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and couscous.
Max: All of the small plates were a highlight - some of the best pickles on the planet.
Thomas Rizzo: Steak Kababs
5. bisq
8.0
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
Quinton Ma: Small tapas, pretty good! Had: charcuterie board, gazpacho, lamb short ribs and beets. All good, however the menu is pretty heavy/fatty/salty. Would be better if they mixed up more summer dishes.
Adam Sigel: Great place to get a glass or two of wine and try a couple small plates. We had savory vidalia onion churros last time. It’s like an onion ring only better in every way.
Irina: Go for the tasting menu (available on groupon) - great value and you get to try 6 courses!
Martin Earley: Small plates are just that, but the Kale salad is worth it, as are many others. Great food at reasonable prices. Head downstairs after dinner and catch a show!
Allison D.: Go with the small plates because they are all delicious. Smile at your cute server a lot (your server will be cute - everyone who works here is attractive).
Favecast: Check out this review - great vibes, drinks, and an awesome roof deck. Read more.
Anonymous, since 2018: Nice atmosphere, decor, and music. A good variety of both tapas and main courses (although latter is meat-dominates) as well as drinks. Overall on the pricey side.
Paul Nederhoed: All of the tapas plates are extremely flavorful and the staff is quite helpful, knowledgeable, and priompt. However, it would be great for them to get coffee back on the menu!
John Kalucki: Excellent dinner. About the best Cuban food we've ever had. Every dish was excellent, especially the GF / vegetarian ones.
9. Olé
7.8
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews
Amanda: I love this place. Nothing better than drinks at the bar with chips & guac, & maybe a few other small plates. Delish!
Peter S: Make a reservation, get the guac. Share tapas among the table.
Olé: Tapas night! Only $2/each!... Monday - Thursday 5:30 to 7 PM.
10. Changsho
8.1
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!
Marlene Gil: Lunch Buffett - good food nice atmosphere, at a good price.
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.
12. Amelia's Trattoria
7.8
111 Harvard St (at Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Philip Seifi: Divine gnocchi with squash, roasted rosemary and cinnamon.
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.
13. The Mad Monkfish
8.3
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: Cranberry crab rangoon + spicy tuna roll were delicious; great atmosphere, cute place! Recommended.
Austra Zubkovs: The cranberry crab rangoon is unreal.
CBS Local: Good: Papaya Salad. Better: Tori Katsu with Basil Leaf. Best: Personable waitstaff and whimsical atmosphere. - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, CBS Boston Read more.