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A photo of Alden and Harlow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4904)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 152 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(599)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 27 times today
SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.
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4.7
Exceptional(5297)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 60 times today
A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.
A photo of Toscano Harvard Square restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2477)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 42 times today
A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.
A photo of The Maharaja restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(648)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Cambridge
Booked 27 times today
Located in a heart of Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the Top Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. The Maharaja serves an authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning setting, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking bustling Harvard Square.
A photo of Krasi restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1901)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Back Bay
Booked 62 times today
Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.
A photo of Prima restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(902)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Charlestown
Booked 76 times today
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.
A photo of Pammy's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2311)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cambridge
Booked 36 times today
Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.
A photo of Giulia Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1831)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 23 times today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
A photo of Grill 23 & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8910)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Back Bay
Booked 110 times today
Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 30 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

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  • Ronald
    Los Angeles •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As usual, food was amazing, service impeccable, ambience delightful. Only problem was the noise level, which sometimes made conversation difficult. If you’re bringing a large group (we were seven), I’d suggest reserving later in the evening, when the crowd thins out.
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    HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
    4.7
  • Brianna
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food at source NEVER disappoints. This was my first time dining for dinner as I’ve only ever been there for brunch, but I think I may have to make this my new go-to dinner spot in Harvard Sq.
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    SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
    4.6
  • katharineVIP
    Greater Boston •74 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Two of us met for a simple lunch, and we were pleased by the lunch menu's choices, of a quick 2 course menu, some regular lunch options, and more. One of us had a delicious plate of pasta with especially tasty green peas (suggested by our Super Server,) and the other had the salad and smaller pesto pasta.. We asked whether the salad was big enough to share, and again the server told us a positive and correct, "Yes. My pesto seemed overly bland, but I think a stuffy nose, hindered me from savoring it fully. It was a delightful lunch, and it cheered us both.
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    Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 19, 2025
    Awesome place. I love the food here. Great staff. Really the best Indian restaurant in the Boston area!
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    The MaharajaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Cambridge
    4.7
  • Beau
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 19, 2025
    Unique delicious elevated pub food, served in sharing/tapas sizes. Healthy and fried options to suit everyone. Not too loud or crowded. A little pricey compared to pub food, but affordable compared to nearby elevated dining. $110 for two people (four dishes, one dessert, one beer). Definitely worth it for the right occasion.
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    Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
    4.6
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