1. bisq
7.9
1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 21 tips and reviews
Irina: Go for the tasting menu (available on groupon) - great value and you get to try 6 courses!
Yu-Mei: Beef heart anticuchos, homemade burrata and whatever the specials are. Table seating is better than the cramped place settings at the bar at the open kitchen. Or head to the cozy bar alcove behind.
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.
4. Viale
7.4
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Sarah Nixon: They have really good appetizers and cocktails and it's really airy and comfortable inside
Jeff Byrnes: Cocktail program is offbeat, well done, and quite fun. Go for the Ludlow for something truly different.
Michael Troiano: Very good Italian, beyond the usual red sauce joint fare, but below the fussy highbrow stuff. The specials really were special - cocktails and pasta - and our large group felt like welcome guests.
6. Summer Shack
8.0
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Kathy Parks: the mussels in white wine & garlic sauce appetizer
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.
9. Oggi Gourmet
7.5
30 Dunster St (at Holyoke Ctr.), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 28 tips and reviews
Miguel: The tomato basil slice is my go-to. The slightly salted crust and roasted garlic brings everything together. It's my favorite slice in Boston. Pair with a ginger carrot beet juice and I'm in heaven.
Tracy Spetka: On Mondays a whole tomato-basil pizza is only $5.00, get after it.
Chris Traganos: Oggi is the best lunch in the square. The burger & turkey club are amazing. Fierce competition for the 'Mayor' crown here!