Viale

4.5

944 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Located in the vibrant Central Square neighborhood of Cambridge, and voted 'Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Central Square' by Boston Magazine "Best of 2018", Viale is a casual, upscale restaurant focused on the flavors of Italy & New England. Fresh pastas and dishes from our wood burning grill are just some of the highlights of our locally sourced menu. A lively bar atmosphere spotlights old and new world wines, original craft cocktails and artisan brewed beers. Whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, or just have dinner with some friends, Viale's warm hospitality is here to accommodate all of your needs. $1 oysters daily from 5-7 pm! Grilling and Chilling every Friday with a DJ on our outdoor deck patio starting 4/30/21

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 576-1900
Website
http://www.vialecambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Greg Reeves
Private party contact
Mark Young: (617) 576-1900

Location
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Brookline St.
Parking details
There is street parking and multiple public parking lots within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
We are located just steps away from the Central Square T and bus stops.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

½ Dozen East Coast Oysters$18.00
cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette & lemon
Saffron Arancini
fontina, spicy tomato sauce
- each$3.00
Halibut Crudo$17.00
candied lemon, crispy quinoa, rhubarb, chili oil
Duck Croquettes$14.00
sage-brown butter aioli
Viale Meatballs$11.00
marinara, buffalo mozzarella
Fried Artichokes$14.00
chive aioli, calabrian chili, gremolata, breadcrumbs

Pastas & Large Plates

Fettuccine Alfredo$16.00
black pepper & parsley
Potato Gnocchi$26.00
wild boar bolognese, rosemary
Pappardelle alla Zozzona$27.00
guanciale, sausage, egg yolk, grana
Squid Ink Spaghetti$28.00
shrimp, calamari, seasoned breadcrumbs
Atlantic Halibut$32.00
asparagus, snow peas, spring onions, lemon-thyme butter
Grassfed Strip Steak$32.00
parnsips, ben's mushrooms, red wine reduction

What 944 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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944 Reviews

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Ellie
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were sat outside right next to the road. Bikes were flying past us a foot away. Also next to no lights so very dark. Both of us god pasta. Both dishes were too salty and mine was overdone with garlic (hard to do since I love garlic). Pastas were nearly the same price as the steak? Overpriced for both the quality and quantity.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Quality of the pizzas and burrata were really poor Restaurant doesn’t deserve rating it has
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Silvina
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oysters, great food, drinks and they make you feel like welcome. What else could you ask for?
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Peony
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wait staff here is always so nice - friendly and accommodating. The food is really always amazing. Three of us had the seafood pasta dish and it is one of the best I’ve had and not an exorbitant price. Have been here multiple times over the last year and literally everything that I have tried from pizza to salads to mains is absolutely delicious. It is also wonderful to have such a range of dishes and prices, you don’t always want to spend a lot when going out to dinner in the neighborhood, and, on the other hand, sometimes you want to splurge. Wine selection is good and you can even get a bargain carafe. Love Viale!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, service was great - a fantastic time always.
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Eliza
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Viale almost since thier inception. We have watched them grow and eaten everything on their menus, many times over! We love them as people, as restauranteurs. The family of workers they have hired are just that. many have been there for years. That tells you something. Always going back, even though we’ve moved a little further from Central❤️
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CarolineC
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious food and wonderful service. It is our favorite spot!
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DanielP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious. One of my favorite places around the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. They were very accommodating to our needs and even brought my dog a bowl of water.
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MichaelW
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The music could have been a little less energetic. Long wait for entree; other wise very enjoyable.
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Viale is rated 4.5 stars by 944 OpenTable diners.

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502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross street
Brookline St.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street parking and multiple public parking lots within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
We are located just steps away from the Central Square T and bus stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Reeves
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vialecambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 576-1900
Private party contact
Mark Young: (617) 576-1900

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Eat Your Veggies

Kale Panzanella$14.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad$12.00

Smoked Beets$13.00

Pizzas & Sandos

Margherita Pie$14.00

Spicy Sausage & Fennel$15.00

Pistachio Pesto Pie$16.00

Pepperoni Cup & Mushroom Pie$16.00

Chicken Parm Sando$16.00

Choose Your Own 3 Course Menu

1st Course From 'Eat Your Veggies' or 'Snacks'

2nd Course From 'Pizza & Sandos' or 'Pastas & Large Plates'

3rd Course From 'Dessert'

Snacks

½ Dozen East Coast Oysters$18.00

Saffron Arancini

Halibut Crudo$17.00

Duck Croquettes$14.00

Viale Meatballs$11.00

Fried Artichokes$14.00

Pastas & Large Plates

Fettuccine Alfredo$16.00

Potato Gnocchi$26.00

Pappardelle alla Zozzona$27.00

Squid Ink Spaghetti$28.00

Atlantic Halibut$32.00

Grassfed Strip Steak$32.00

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