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Urban Hearth, Cambridge, MA

Urban Hearth

4.8
4.8
633 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Farm-to-table dining in the comfort of our home: that is the unique experience you will find at Urban Hearth. Located in a cozy North Cambridge storefront, our intimate dining room, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and exquisitely crafted menu are the heart of our dinner service. Join us for a la carte or at our chef's counter where you'll have the pleasure of interacting with Chef Erin Miller while dining.

We share a story of culture, community, discovery and home. The globally-inspired, locally-sourced dishes we serve celebrate our rich and complex connection with food. The table is set, whether marking a special occasion or the end of a busy day, we look forward to sharing the evening with you. We welcome private event bookings for graduations, birthdays, weddings and more. To equalize the pay disparity between tipped staff & kitchen staff during our busy times, we add a 5% kitchen appreciation fee to each check. We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 682-7295
  • Website
    http://www.urbanhearth.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erin Miller
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room is yours.Host a large party or private event at Urban Hearth with exclusive use of the space.​ Comfortably seating up to 24 guests in our open dining room.Choose from prix fixe or custom menu. Contact us for more information at info@urbanhearth.net​
  • Location
    2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1212
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Dover Street, Day Street
  • Parking details
    Our neighbors at Century Bank, one block north of the restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue, kindly allow Urban Hearth guests to park in their lot after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Davis Square Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter

    $140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our chef's counter offers 4 seats with an exclusive view into the kitchen. 5-course chefs menu with optional wine pairing. An outstanding farm-to-table meal created right in front of you while you chat with our team of talented chefs. When booking, please share dietary restrictions. Note: Our menu for the chef's counter experience is ideal for adventurous diners. This menu changes daily and not all dietary restrictions and preferences can be accommodated. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for your dinner.

  • New Year's Eve 5 Course Dinner

    $160.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with us at Urban Hearth for a very special evening of food, wine and togetherness. Enjoy a 5 course Farm to Table chef's tasting menu with an optional wine pairing, specialty cocktails and mocktails. Complimentary glass of bubbles and some lovely surprises. We can accommodate some dietary restrictions, call or message us directly for questions. $160 per person. Cancellation policy: 24 hours notice is required for all cancellations or guest will be subject to a $160 per person fee.

  • Valentine's Day 2024

    $150.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us at Urban Hearth for a night celebrating togetherness. Enjoy Chef Erin Miller's award winning 5 course Chef's Tasting menu (winner of Best of Boston's Best Chef's Counter Experience 2024). This tasting is usually reserved for just our coveted chef's counter, but for one night only this will be open for the whole dining room to experience. We'll be offering wine pairings and specialty cocktails/mocktails. We can accommodate vegetarian diners and some dietary restrictions, call or message us directly for questions.

Menu

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What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Contemporary American

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Urban Hearth offers a "unique dining experience" with imaginative dishes and attentive service. Guests rave about the "exceptional creativity" and "fresh, locally sourced ingredients." The intimate setting and "thoughtful presentation" make it a favorite for special occasions. Despite some delays, the "flavorful, inventive" menu and cozy ambiance ensure a memorable visit.

633 Reviews

  1. Saumya

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here on a monthly date night and it was a magical, delicious experience. The chef's counter is highly recommended!
    Urban HearthResponded 6 days ago
    So very happy to host you both and we hope we get the pleasure of your presence again soon. Thanks for your lovely review!

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  2. Rob

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous food and a great experience. A gem.

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  3. Kristin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, urban hearth remains my favorite restaurant on earth. As a vegetarian and vegan, everything is absolutely delicious and so beautifully displayed. It’s such a nice dining experience. Thank you chef Erin miller -  it was the best way to spend my birthday..  miss the chocolate chili gelato. I don’t even like chocolate and I love this. 🙏🏻 KB
    Urban HearthResponded 7 days ago
    Always happy to host you, Kristin!

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  4. TamTam

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience at the chef’s counter- Fabulous flavors!

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  5. Myra

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm and welcoming people. Service is outstanding--friendly and knowledgeable.
    Urban HearthResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much for joining us, Myra!

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  6. AndrewH

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing dinner! The whole experience was fantastic! We had the best duck and swordfish ever! The team was lovely and knowledgable we will come back for sure in the future! Wish we lived closer!
    Urban HearthResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Andrew, I'm not sure if you meant to leave this review on a different restaurant page, but we do not serve chowder. Just checking. Abby - General Manager

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  7. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff. Food was fresh, seasonal, and delicious. The plating was beautiful! Would definitely recommend.

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  8. Adam

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot and we sat outside when it was a bit cold - well with it! Amazing and unique food!!!!

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  9. Paul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, inventive food and superior service. Well worth a visit!

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  10. Chris

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We found the menu options to be limited and quite expensive for small plates meant to be shared. Additionally, one of our plates was very delayed. When we asked the waitress where our plate was she said it was just being readied. After we saw four additional plates served and ours was not, we asked our waitress where ours was. She said it was almost ready and after a few more minutes and no sign of our food, we decided to cut our losses and go down the street to Cafe Barada (food was great there, reasonably priced, great service). We will not go back to Urban Hearth.
    Urban HearthResponded on October 26, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Our slow food philosophy is not for everyone, but we can assure you it's worth the wait.

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FAQs

Urban Hearth is rated 4.8 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Urban Hearth

2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1212

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dover Street, Day Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our neighbors at Century Bank, one block north of the restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue, kindly allow Urban Hearth guests to park in their lot after 6pm.
  • Public transit
    Davis Square Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erin Miller
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.urbanhearth.net/
  • Phone number
    (617) 682-7295
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room is yours.Host a large party or private event at Urban Hearth with exclusive use of the space.​ Comfortably seating up to 24 guests in our open dining room.Choose from prix fixe or custom menu. Contact us for more information at info@urbanhearth.net​
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