Little Donkey is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

1. Little Donkey

8.4
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.

Laura W.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 L.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!

Alden & Harlow is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

2. Alden & Harlow

8.7
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews

Peter M.Peter McCullagh: Good small plates. Great date spot.

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Great foods and cocktails. Loved the mackerel and corn cakes! Beware of the price label because these are "small plates" which means you will need to order several (ie it's pricey).

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yu: Great environment with tapas style dishes. Two dishes per person works out pretty well. The secret burger is amazing and large.

Oleana is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

3. Oleana

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

Mike K.Mike Kalen: Different dining experience. 'European mezze'. Small plates - some excellent, some not so good. You need to be an adventurous diner

Raquel R.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.Kathryn D: Go with a group and order all the small plates to share. Good Turkish wine, too.

moona is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

4. moona

8.5
243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 10 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Sigel: Great Mediterranean small plates with options for vegetarians and carnivores. I liked the almond honey chicken, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and couscous.

MaxMax: All of the small plates were a highlight - some of the best pickles on the planet.

Thomas R.Thomas Rizzo: Steak Kababs

bisq is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

5. bisq

8.0
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews

Quinton M.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 S.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.

IrinaIrina: Go for the tasting menu (available on groupon) - great value and you get to try 6 courses!

The Sinclair Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

6. The Sinclair Kitchen

8.1
52 Church St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 19 tips and reviews

Martin E.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.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).

FavecastFavecast: Check out this review - great vibes, drinks, and an awesome roof deck. Read more.

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

7. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar

7.5
2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Cuban Restaurant · Porter Square · 5 tips and reviews

Anonymous, s.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 N.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 K.John Kalucki: Excellent dinner. About the best Cuban food we've ever had. Every dish was excellent, especially the GF / vegetarian ones.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

8. Russell House Tavern

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

Kara B.Kara Brickman: The beef wellington small plate has apples in it. De-lish.

John C.John Capecelatro: Great and loud vibe that gives you the center of the city feel (ala NYC) without the obnoxious cabs and rude people. Go for tapas and cocktails. $$

Mark L.Mark Logan: Every item of food I've had is excellent. Just getting small plates and apps for the table works instead of entrees, too.

Olé is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

9. Olé

7.8
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: I love this place. Nothing better than drinks at the bar with chips & guac, & maybe a few other small plates. Delish!

Peter S.Peter S: Make a reservation, get the guac. Share tapas among the table.

OléOlé: Tapas night! Only $2/each!... Monday - Thursday 5:30 to 7 PM.

Changsho is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

10. Changsho

8.1
1712 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 24 tips and reviews

Stanley C.Stanley Chen: Their new small plates rock! Pot stickers, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, fried calamari, Shrimp and Chive Crispy Dumplings are delicious!

Marlene G.Marlene Gil: Lunch Buffett - good food nice atmosphere, at a good price.

Boston.comBoston.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.

Portugalia is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

11. Portugalia

7.6
723 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Portuguese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Paul I.Paul Iltchenko: The sangria is excellent. Authentic Portuguese food is just like I remember when I was in Lisbon

Beth S.Beth Santos: the food makes me feel like i'm back in portugal!

Gordon F.Gordon Fong: The seafood bean stew was lovely. A break from all the fried stuff.

Amelia's Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

12. Amelia's Trattoria

7.8
111 Harvard St (at Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Philip S.Philip Seifi: Divine gnocchi with squash, roasted rosemary and cinnamon.

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Pappardelle pasta here is excellent

Laura W.Laura Wong: Very quaint and small restaurant, but very cozy. Reservations recommended, and they are not open on Sundays. Honestly nothing special or outstanding.

The Mad Monkfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

13. The Mad Monkfish

8.3
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Cat M.Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: Cranberry crab rangoon + spicy tuna roll were delicious; great atmosphere, cute place! Recommended.

Austra Z.Austra Zubkovs: The cranberry crab rangoon is unreal.

CBS LocalCBS Local: Good: Papaya Salad. Better: Tori Katsu with Basil Leaf. Best: Personable waitstaff and whimsical atmosphere. - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, CBS Boston Read more.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

14. The Cheesecake Factory

8.0
100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · East Cambridge · 76 tips and reviews

Bonnie C.Bonnie Chen: Avocado eggrolls and kale salad are to die for

Başak K.Başak Kunduracı: Red Velvet is yummy👍

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

Bluestone Lane Harvard Square Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Cambridge.

15. Bluestone Lane Harvard Square Café

7.2
27 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · Harvard Square · 3 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Byrnes: Busy busy brunch crowd

John K.John Kalucki: Flat white and all the breakfast items.

XavierXavier: Coffee it’s good!