1. Toscanini's
9.2
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 279 tips and reviews
Kristine Munroe-Mahoney: Too full for a sundae but still want hot fudge and whipped cream? Micro sundae FTW!
Christopher Gorski: I recommend a B^3 sundae ... Mmmmm
Kristin Tangel: If there's a special event in the area, they sometimes have special flavors. Example- ROFLCon 3 had Nyan Cat ice cream w/ crumbled Pop Tarts, and PAX East had ramen sundaes w/ chili garlic sauce.
3. Puritan & Co.
8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Ming-Tai Huh: The chocolate brownie sundae plus dessert wine is the way to finish strong!
Philippe Schenk: Try the lamb (if you like lamb) it's perfectly cooked and so nicely prepared.
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.
4. Oleana
9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews
Sofia Papastamelos: Perfection! Get a spot on the outdoor patio in the warmer months. Really enjoyed splitting a bunch of mezzes. Loved sultans delight, spinach falafel, and nougat sundae.
David Cunningham: Winter vegetable Greek salad is crisp and refreshing. Seed crackers should be sold to go! Warm buttered hummus is excellent. Save room for the Baked Alaska.
Boston 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.
5. Little Donkey
8.1
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Matthew Spector: Outstanding addition to Central Square. Get the monkfish biryani and the little gems salad. Clam toast and the tuna tartare are stellar.
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.
6. Summer Shack
8.1
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Seth Cargiuolo: Oysters, lobsters and the "be good to yourself" fish specials are always awesome. Family favorite for years.
BostonTweet: Show your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack and get a free cup of clam chowdah or a free soft serve ice cream with a purchase of an entree.
Boston.com: Seafood lovers will love this beachy riff on Americana-a “seafood” dog that’s got all the right stuff, including lobster meat mixed with a shrimp mousse. The dipping mayo gives it that kick of summer. Read more.
7. Frank's Steak House
7.2
2310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Steakhouse · North Cambridge · 21 tips and reviews
Jeremy Krantz: Has been around for 75+ years serving up delicious, affordable steakhouse food. They always have specials, service is good and the food is solid too! Much more affordable than most steakhouses.
Jake Smith: The Prime Rib is ridiculously huge. And ridiculously delicious.
Alicia Vargas: Great prices!