Batifol

4.5 (668)

$31 to $50

French

291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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2 people

May 4, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Lively

Located in the heart of Kendal Square, Batifol serves classic French dishes with local, modern touches. Come by for a drink and a bite after work, or make us the destination of your next big night out.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-0345
Website
https://batifolcambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

1$ Oyster 4PM-6PM
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Batifol is offering some $1 oyster everyday from 4PM to 6PM

Popular dishes

Château Orangerie, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux$11.00
"O.P.", Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre$16.00
Domaine de Vaufuget, Vouvray, Val de Loire$14.00
Domaine Talmard, Chardonnay, Bourgogne$13.00
Charles Krug, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$12.00
Bertani, Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio$10.00
Domaine Cognette, Muscadet, Val de Loire$11.00

Vin Rouge

Vignerons de Buxy, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne$13.00
Firesteed, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00
Bernard Magrez, Malbec, Cahors$12.00
Mas Arnaud, Syrah, Côtes-du-Rhône$11.00
Chemin des Anges, Cabernet Franc, Chinon$10.00
Seamless, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$12.00
Château Teyssier, Merlot, Saint-Emillion$14.00

Vin Rosé

2021 Château Sainte Croix, Provence$12.00
Chateau de Berne, Romance Provence$14.00

Cocktails

Rose Spritz$14.00
Strawberry black pepper syrup, aperol, lemon juice & prosecco
Passionfruit Martini$18.00
Passionfruit Syrup, Vanilla Vodka, Apricot Liquor, Lemon juice, Champagne Sidecar
White Negroni$14.00
Gin, lillet blanc & suze
Tiramisu Martini$14.00
Vanilla vodka, boudoir cookie, espresso liquor, fresh espresso, amaretto mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
French 75$13.00
Empress gin, lemon, maraschino cherry
Ginger Spritz$13.00
Aperol, ginger liquor, orange juice
Balard$13.00
Mezcal, aperol, mango puree and orgeat
Corpse Reviver N.2$14.00
Gin, lemon juice, cointreau and lillet blanc
Red Sangria$13.00

Bières

Draught

Flower Child | Cambridge | IPA$8.00
Kronenbourg | 1664 | Lager$8.00
Exhibit 'A' | Cat's Meow | IPA$9.00
Lexington | Bourbon Barrel | Ale$9.00
Weihenstephaner | Heffeweizen$8.00
3 Floyds | Zombie Dust | Pale Ale$8.00

Bottles

Chouffe | Blonde | Pale Ale$10.00
Victory | Golden Monkey | Tripel$11.00
Kronenbourg | Blanc | Witbier$8.00
Rothaus | Tannenzapfle | Pils$10.00
Clausthaler | Original | N.A$7.00
Miller Highlife | American Style Lager$7.00
Aval | Cidre Artisanal$9.00

Spirits | Digestifs

Bourbon

Knob Creek$11.00
Four Roses$10.00
Bulleit Bourbon$11.00
Maker's Mark$10.00
Woodford Reserve$11.00
Elijah Craig$11.00

Rye

Sazerac$10.00
Bulleit Rye$10.00
Whistlepig | 10 Year$21.00

Single Malt Scotch

Macallan | 12 Year$18.00
Lagavulin | 16 Year$23.00
Balvenie | 12 Year$19.00
Talisker | 10 Year$15.00
Oban | 14 Year$20.00

Blended | Scotch

Monkey Shoulder$10.00
Johnnie Walker | Blue Label$63.00

Whiskey | Irish

Jameson | Blended$9.00
Mcconnell's$8.00

Whiskey | Japan

Suntory | Toki$11.00

Cognac

D'Usse | VSOP$15.00
Courvoisier | VS$11.00
Hine | H VSOP$14.00

Calvados

Daron$11.00
Pere Maglorie | XO$17.00

Armagnac

Jenneau | VSOP$11.00
Tariquet | VS$12.00

Eau de Vie

Trimbach | Poire William$13.00

Vodka

Grey Goose$12.00
Ketel One$11.00
Belvedere$12.00
Chopin$11.00
Tito's$11.00
Absolut$11.00

Gin

Hendrick's$12.00
Monkey 47$15.00
Sipsmith$12.00
Citadelle$11.00
Bombay | Sapphire$11.00
Empress | 1908$12.00

Gin | Japan

Nikka | Coffey$12.00

Tequila

Patron | Blanco$12.00
Casamigos | Blanco$13.00
Lunazul | Reposado$11.00
Hornitos | Reposado$11.00
Clase Azul | Reposado$38.00

Mezcal

Del Maguey | Vida$11.00
Alipus | San Juan$12.00
400 Conejos | Joven$11.00

Rum

Diplomatico | Reserva$12.00
Clement | Agricole Vieux$11.00
Chairman's Reserve$11.00
Plantation | Dark$11.00
Gosling's | Black$11.00
Flor de Caña | Blanco$10.00

Amari

Nonino | Quintessentia$13.00
Montenegro$10.00
Fernet-Branca$11.00
Sfumato$10.00

Pastis

Henri Bardouin$11.00
Pernod$11.00
Ricard$11.00

Chartreuse

Jaune | Yellow$14.00
Verte | Green$14.00
Verte | Vep
- per oz$15.00

Sherry

Lustau | Palo Cortado$11.00

Mocktails

Bel Air$8.00
Passion fruit, grenadine and ginger beer
Ranelagh$8.00
Raspberries, lemon juice and honey
Cambronne$8.00
Seedlip grove, cranberry and lime juice, orange bitters and grapefruit soda
Glacière$8.00
Mango puree, lime juice, honey, cucumber and ginger beer
Saint-Ouen$11.00
Warm apple cider, lemon juice, honey and cinnamon
Belle Ville$8.00
Jasmine tea, lemon grass, lychee and lemon juice

What 668 people are saying

Batifol reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Batifol, a delightful French bistro in Kendall Square, offers a charming and authentic dining experience. Known for its "excellent dining experience" and "outstanding hospitality," the restaurant features diverse menu options including $1 oysters and a $38 Sunday steak special. The "vibrant atmosphere" and attentive staff enhance the experience, making it a must-visit.

668 Reviews

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Louise VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 My second visit to Batifol. We went for $1 oysters and stayed for dinner. It was excellent. Looking forward to my third visit already!
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B VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Absent service Odd and flavorless food. The beef carparccio was cut too thick and had off toppings - no olive oil or salt added. Chicken - The bacon added to the chicken made the dish heavy and the the chicken didnt have flavor. Pieces of the bacon were not cooked. Raviolis - giant in size and filling but one-note and too much cheese and cream, so disapointing Salmon - the vegetable log underneath the salmon had a weird mushy inside and lacked sear on the outside. Salmon seemed to have a crispy skin that got soggy from all the juice and bits in the dish. Bread pudding was burnt and Profitio rolls were not uninform in size both dishes had small amounts of ice cream.
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Willian
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The all you can eat brunch is a MUST GO! The buffet has good options, for all public. The best $38 I ever had spent in life. The ambience is great, the server was super friendly and I am absolutely coming back.
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Miguel
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant offers an excellent dining experience, combining a welcoming atmosphere with attentive, top-tier service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, making the meal feel truly special. The menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, catering to a range of tastes and preferences—whether you’re craving comfort food or something more adventurous, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Highly recommended for both the quality of the food and the outstanding hospitality!
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David VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely service and good vibe but food was reheated and cold. Small and expensive portions.
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Michelle
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I arrived in time for Oyster Happy Hour, where oysters are $1 each from 4-6pm. A few of the staff are French and I enjoyed practicing my language skills while ordering. There is a quaint outdoor area for those less inclined to the quiet at that hour. The oysters were fresh, cold and delicious. I also had the escargot, which was prepared to perfection; the butter, garlic and delecate pastry top was sublime. My entree was seared scallops with vegetables. The scallops were amazing and the vegetables in a kind of pesto sauce blended perfectly. Go and enjoy!
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David VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Sheena, was wonderful. The oysters were meaty and fresh and steak and fries were scrumptious.
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Christophe
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were excited to go to the restaurant at around 4:30pm on Sunday but a few issues took place during our early dinner, we ordered for 4, they brought the food for 3 guests and forgot to bring the food for the 4th one until we asked for! then the 4th order came obviously very late but without an ingredient because they did not have it anymore! (at 5 pm). Then, although the orders for the 3guests were « unlimited » per the menu, we had to ask if we could have more..even if they told us that someone will regularly go through the relevant tables for additional food if desired which never happened to our table, until we asked for because we were getting frustrated. Overall, a poor experience at almost 300 dollars!
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Jonathan VIP
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak tartare, scallop carpaccio, tomato salad, and crab pasta apps were all great. Duck leg a bit on the salty side and drinks were on point. Great service as well and $1 oysters can’t be beat!
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DAVID VIP
Greater Boston71 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time visit. It was Easter Brunch... They might have been off because of the crowd for the Buffet.. but it was a repeated swing and miss. We chose not to partake of the AYCE brunch and ordered A la carte instead. Oysters were not "released"..one is understandable, but 10 of 12 were still attached to the shell The Eggs Benedict was freezing cold. The Omlete was so over cooked and dry. Luckily, we ordered the yogurt parfait and chocolate croissant..which both were excellent. We noticed that the buffet was constantly in need of replenishment....again, I assume they were down on kitchen staff, which was causing the issues. We will try it again in the hopes of no repeat.
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Batifol is rated 4.5 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 54 times today

291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://batifolcambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-0345

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Batifol

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

1$ Oyster 4PM-6PM

Steak Frites

Steak & eggs

Beef Bourguignon

Hors d'Oeuvres

Batifol Saumon Fumé*$16.00

Cheese or Charcuterie Board$22.00

Featured Items

Omelettes$17.00

Eggs Benedicts$17.00

Viennoiseries

Batifol Burger$19.00

Steak & eggs$38.00

Soupe à l’oignon$15.00

Seasonal Salad$26.00

Brioche perdue$15.00

Yogurt Parfait$12.00

Bunch Buffet $38 per person

SAVORY CLASSICS

SWEET CLASSICS

Oysters

Local Oysters Mignonette

Fresh Orange Juice

Fresh Orange Juice$8.00

Vin au Verre

Pétillant

Marie Weiss, Champagne$18.00

Domaine Collin, Crémant de Limoux$11.00

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant d'Alsace$12.00

Vin Blanc

Château Orangerie, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux$11.00

"O.P.", Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre$16.00

Domaine de Vaufuget, Vouvray, Val de Loire$14.00

Domaine Talmard, Chardonnay, Bourgogne$13.00

Charles Krug, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$12.00

Bertani, Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio$10.00

Domaine Cognette, Muscadet, Val de Loire$11.00

Vin Rouge

Vignerons de Buxy, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne$13.00

Firesteed, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00

Bernard Magrez, Malbec, Cahors$12.00

Mas Arnaud, Syrah, Côtes-du-Rhône$11.00

Chemin des Anges, Cabernet Franc, Chinon$10.00

Seamless, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$12.00

Château Teyssier, Merlot, Saint-Emillion$14.00

Vin Rosé

2021 Château Sainte Croix, Provence$12.00

Chateau de Berne, Romance Provence$14.00

Cocktails

Rose Spritz$14.00

Passionfruit Martini$18.00

White Negroni$14.00

Tiramisu Martini$14.00

French 75$13.00

Ginger Spritz$13.00

Balard$13.00

Corpse Reviver N.2$14.00

Red Sangria$13.00

Bières

Draught

Flower Child | Cambridge | IPA$8.00

Kronenbourg | 1664 | Lager$8.00

Exhibit 'A' | Cat's Meow | IPA$9.00

Lexington | Bourbon Barrel | Ale$9.00

Weihenstephaner | Heffeweizen$8.00

3 Floyds | Zombie Dust | Pale Ale$8.00

Bottles

Chouffe | Blonde | Pale Ale$10.00

Victory | Golden Monkey | Tripel$11.00

Kronenbourg | Blanc | Witbier$8.00

Rothaus | Tannenzapfle | Pils$10.00

Clausthaler | Original | N.A$7.00

Miller Highlife | American Style Lager$7.00

Aval | Cidre Artisanal$9.00

Spirits | Digestifs