Best Casual Restaurants in Cambridge

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1. Puritan & Company

4.7

Exceptional(2193)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 44 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

2. Oak Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(202)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 33 times today

Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.

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3. Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

4.8

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Cambridge

Booked 13 times today

Chef Will Gilson and the team behind Puritan & Company are thrilled to introduce you to Puritan Oyster Bar! We offer limited reservations, but always hold space for walk-ins! The space is a bit more casual than our sister restaurant, with a focus on fresh seafood and an incredible cocktail program.

4. Olé

4.6

Exceptional(997)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cambridge

Booked 16 times today

We are very excited to present Olé's renovated space and updated bar menus to the neighborhood. Olé has been in Inman Sq for 15 years, bringing traditional as well as innovative Mexican cuisine to Cambridge. Our 6 seat bar served us well over the years, but we always wanted a little more. Now we have it!Please join us in our new space name with new cocktails, wines and new bar dishes.More about the Restaurant: In eclectic Inman Sq. lies a distinctive restaurant - Olé, where Chef David Tapia creates authentic Mexican delicacies from Veracruz, Oaxaca, amongst others. Popular for table side-award winning Guacamole it's the perfect destination for an outstanding evening.

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5. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6357)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 186 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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6. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2091)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 111 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

7. Alden and Harlow

4.5

Awesome(4849)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 111 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

8. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2336)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 88 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

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9. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(142)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlestown

Booked 62 times today

Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.

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10. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.6

Exceptional(251)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 58 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

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Jon
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Scallops & duck delicious. Portions are small however. 3 small scallops for $30 something not a good value but as previously stated absolutely delicious. Cocktails and wine excellent. Birthday dessert was nice gesture.
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Oak BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Peter
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Busy but great vibe. Food was excellent, service was great. Will definitely be back.
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Jennievip
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Really delicious small plates and the buttered lobster toast is amazing!
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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.Price: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Cambridge
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4.8
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Johnvip
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Food was wonderful especially the sides (brussel sprouts and carrots were our favs). Had the pasta, risotto and ribeye. The ribeye was the weakest of the entrees. Pricey but one of the better dining options in Cambridge.
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.7
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Arlene
Greater Boston •59 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Hadn't been here in years. Very reasonable prices, entrees under $20! Fun place for our group. Waitress was very nice, The food was very good overall. My lobster quesadillas were quite yummy but portion was small, more like an appetizer. Steak fahitas was good, steak not very tender tough and skimpy on rice/ beans. Tacos were enjoyed by 2 of our party. Mexican lasagna was a bit too spicy for the person who got it, and she didn't realize it was a vegetarian dish though ingredients were listed. , maybe should label. Chicken fahitas was generous portion and enjoyed by the party who got them. The flan was good but a bit dense.
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OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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4.6

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249 restaurants available nearby

1. Puritan & Company

2. Oak Bistro

3. Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

4. Olé

5. Trattoria Il Panino

6. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

7. Alden and Harlow

8. Row 34 - Boston

9. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

10. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

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