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Address:
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02142

Neighborhood:
Cambridge

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Dante Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.restaurantdante.com
Phone: (617) 497-4200
Hours of Operation: LUNCH MENU served seasonally Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM DINNER MENU Sunday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday - Thursday 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Friday & Saturday 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Dante de Magistris
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: dante caters any event, from business luncheons to weddings. Also ask about our special Private Chef Dinners, have chef Dante de Magistris cook exclusively for you and your guests in the comfort of your home.
Private Party Facilities: Facilities: From business dinners and luncheons to weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings dante’s dynamic layout can accommodate any event of up to 250 guests. Restaurant Dante consists of eight different areas that flow seamlessly together, each with its own unique flair: two separate dining rooms, two bars, two lounges, a private balcony for parties of up to 26 guests, and a large outdoor patio overlooking the Charles River and Boston’s skyline. Our team will work closely with you to craft an event that reflects your needs and expectations.
Private Party Contact: Samantha Kanter (617) 497-4219
Special Events & Promotions: dante accommodates events for every occasion and every size group. Multiple event spaces allow cocktail style receptions, sit down dinners, brunches and lunches. Contact Samantha at 617-497-4219 or events@restaurantdante.com to ask about specific spaces and dates, and/or to receive our reception, passed appetizer, sit down and buffet style menus.

Getting there

Public Transit: Green Line to Lechmere, Red Line to Kendall/MIT, or Orange Line to Community College
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Garage parking is available at the Galleria Mall (a great deal; $4 to park up to 10 hours after 5pm). Valet is 16 at the Royal Sonesta, or $10 in the garage.

A word from Dante

Boston's beloved star chef Dante de Magistris presents classic Italian cuisine with a twist at his eponymous hot spot. Enjoy food that's playful yet familiar in a sophisticated space that evokes the serenity of the Mediterranean, featuring magnificent views of the Charles River and Boston's… skyline. Serving lunch seasonally, and dinner, dante has a little something for everyone. Whether you're looking to sample the chef's latest creation or one of his classic fresh pastas, you're sure to discover an experience you won't soon forget! Boasting distinctive cocktails, an extensive wine list, seasonal patio dining, dante is the perfect spot to refresh your mind, restore your spirit, and reinvigorate your taste buds. "Best Upscale Italian, 2011" -Boston Magazine. O, The Oprah Magazine says: “one of Boston’s cool new restaurants” for it’s “airy, minimalist room with views of the Boston skyline and its superb cucina (haute cuisine, Italian style).Continued

Dante

3.8

128 $30 and under restaurant

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124 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

124 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(69)
fit for foodies(45)
special occasion(41)

romantic(37)
great for outdoor dining(27)
notable wine list(26)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (124)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Overbearing service in a stale

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overbearing service in a stale formal atmosphere, food was good to average. It must be noted that this restaurant is located inside a hotel."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Flawless atmosphere, remarkable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Flawless atmosphere, remarkable food, and exceptional service. You can't ask for a more welcoming restaraunt in Boston."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre food at an elevated

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Mediocre food at an elevated price. Room needs updating.
Not worth going back when there are so many great places in Boston."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We've been to Dante's on several

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We've been to Dante's on several occasions. I was disappointed by the food and service this time around."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great spot, and some really

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Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great spot, and some really good food. The wine list had a great range of options. We would totally come back!"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We were excited to try this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were excited to try this place during restaurant week. The atmosphere left alot to be desired. We were seated up in a balcony with no view of anything but the table next to us. The waiter was nice, except he brought us the wrong bottle of wine. The food was good, but not very fulfilling. The bar was okay, and may be the only reason I would go back there."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We ate at Dante during Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We ate at Dante during Restaurant week and the dinner was just ok. We have enjoyed Dante many times before and had a wonderful meal there . The pastas were either bland or overly salted. And my chicken dish was a bland tasteless dish. My husband had the pork dish and that was also very heavily salted. The only good thing about the whole evening was the chocolate torte. I Do Not ever go to a restaurant during Restaurant Week, but did not know this was still going on. And now I remember why!!!!!!!!!"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The settings were very nice,

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Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The settings were very nice, as it is a hotel restaurant. The waiters/waitresses were very hospitable.
Everything about the food were exquisite except for the saltiness. I felt that the chef were superb on the preparations but did not look for the special taste in each dish, and so instead used salt."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An exceptional dining experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Dante makes no compromise of food quality for Restaurant Week! For the primi, the tomato and basil sauce for the tufoli pasta seemed like it was made fresh for the plate; the chittara (a version of carbonara) was equally excellent. Three arancini were closer in size to golf balls than oranges; they were crisp on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside, and didn’t even need a sauce. For the main dishes, a stuffed pork loin with prosciutto and sage was a hit, and chicken scaloppini topped with toasted black trumpet mushrooms came with a superb marsala sauce. Service was prompt without feeling hurried. Overall, an exceptional dining experience."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We went during a restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went during a restaurant week and no regular menu is offered. The food is nothing to write home about. It's at a great location being close to the water and all. I wouldn't recommend it though. The service is really slow. It's not busy or crowded but it took them over an hour to put on the three courses on our table. We waited about 20 minutes between each dish even though we've already finished the previous course long ago."