The Dial

4.2

394 Reviews

$30 and under

American

907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Sophisticated yet laid-back, The Dial is a bustling restaurant and bar serving global cuisine with a distinctly local flair. Step out onto the patio when the temperature rises or organize a gathering in our private dining room.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 349-2967
Website
http://thedialcentralsq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Urso
Private party facilities
The Dial’s vibrant event spaces range from a communal patio, private dining room ,to an open-concept lobby designed for, social gatherings, corporate parties, and any occasion in between. Offering eclectic food and beverage programs with seasonal ingredients, our events team will work with you to create a custom menu that will wow your guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Mass Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Few minute walk from 'Central' T-stop on the Red Line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pork Bao Buns$15.00
kewpie | cilantro | black vinegar pickles | aso sauce
Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup)$14.00
chorizo | kale | white beans
Roasted Baby Carrots$13.00
aleppo honey | ras el hanout | almond dukkah | mint labneh
Brussels Sprouts$16.00
chili lime glaze | cilantro | mint | thai basil
Gambas al Ajillo$16.00
sautéed shrimp | garlic | chile | white wine | parsley | grilled bread
Sweet Potato Borek (Savory Turkish Pastry)$14.00
brown butter urfa tomato sauce | burrata
Cauliflower Pakora$15.00
tomato tamarind chutney

Noodles

Buccatini Amatriciana$18.00
tomato | chili | guanciale | pecorino
Drunken Noodles$19.00
chicken | chile | garlic | kee mau sauce | thai basil
Dan Dan Noodles {Spicy Sichuan Noodles}$20.00
peanuts | ground pork | chili oil | sesame mustard greens

Mains

Thai Red Curry$29.00
clams | mussels | shrimp | egg noodles | coconut makrut lime broth
Pan Seared Salmon$29.00
black rice | butternut squash puree | epis
Grilled Aleppo Chicken$28.00
roasted red potatoes | kale | charred lemon | oregano
Lamb Merguez Burger*$21.00
brioche | harissa | feta | pickled red onion
Braised Short Rib*$34.00
polenta | gremolata | roasted mushrooms | thyme jus

Grapes

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Esk Valley, Marlborough {New Zealand}$12.00
Chardonnay, Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley {France}$14.00
Viognier, Yalumba, South Australia {Australia}$13.00
Torrontès, Piatelli, Salta {Argentina}$12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Averaen, Willamette Valley {Oregon}$15.00
Tempranillo, Faustino Crianza, Rioja {Spain}$13.00
Malbec, Catena, Vista Flores {Argentina}$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino-Macul, Central Valley {Chile}$14.00

Sparkling

Cava, Mas Fi, Catalona {Spain}$11.00
Brut Rose, Casa Canevel, Veneto {Italy}$12.00
Champagne, Nicolas Fuillatte, èpernay {France}$16.00

Cocktails

907 Old Fashioned$16.00
maker's mark 907 main st. barrel selection | angostura amaro | dry curaçao | maraschino
Notorious F.I.G.$14.00
bombay dry | pear liqueur | cinnamon fig jam | vanilla | lemon
Nana's Coquito$14.00
house rum blend | house-made coquito | nutmeg
Thursday Child$16.00
mad river rye | punt e mes | lillet rouge | espresso syrup
Jack of All Trades$14.00
laird's applejack | mastiha | spiced cranberry | lime
Vert Froid Punch$16.00
tanteo tequila | green chartreuse | spiced chocolate milk
Guayaba Daiquiri$15.00
bully boy co-op rum | fruitful guava | makrut lime syrup | citrus
My Blueberry Nights$14.00
chamomile vodka | fruitful blueberry | maple syrup | citrus
Mary Chain$14.00
vida mezcal | herb syrup | honey | lemon | bitters
Panelazo (Served Hot)$15.00
aguardiente | panela | star anise | orange zest

Draught

Pacifico; Cerveza 4.5% Sinaloa, Mexico
- 16oz$7.00
Brig; Mocha Stout 6.8% Springdale Beer Company; Framingham, MA
- 12oz$10.00
NBPT Plum Island; White 5.4% Newburyport Brewing; Newburyport, MA
- 16oz$10.00
Duchess Cherry; Sour 6.8% Verhaeghe Vichte; Flanders, Belgium
- 12oz$11.00
Maine Lunch IPA 7.0% Maine Beer Company; Freeport, MA
- 12oz$10.00
Rotating Cider 4.5% Stormalong; Sherborn, MA
- 16oz$9.00

Bottles + Cans

Santilli IPA 6.0% Nightshift Brewing Co.; Everett, MA
- 16oz$9.00
Spindrift; Hard Seltzer 4.0% Spindrift Beverage Co.; Newton, MA
- 12oz$8.00
Green State; Lager 4.9% Zero Gravity Brewing; Burlington, VT
- 12oz$8.00
Miller High Life; Pilsner 4.6% Miller Brewing Co.; Milwaukee, WI
- 12oz$5.00
Finnish Long Drink; Gin Soda 5.5% The Long Drink Company; Utica, NY
- 12oz$8.00
Rescue Club IPA (N/A) 0.5% Rescue Club Brewing Co.; Burlington, VT
- 12oz$8.00
Upside Dawn; Golden Ale (N/A) 0.4% Atheltic Brewing Co.; Stratford, CT
- 12oz$8.00

What 394 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

392 Reviews

DB
DrBeth
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to see selection for vegetarians/vegans has increased. Would like to see even more options. Love the multi-cultural food options.
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PamelaC
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious brunch food. We had the very flavorful blood orange cake.
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LissyR
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is cute but the food is not for everyone
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 10, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We dined on a Saturday night, later in the evening, but we had a reservation, so we assumed that they were still serving the full menu. We arrived and were seated immediately. We tried to order drinks, but when my husband ordered a particular beer on the menu, they said they didn’t have that one, so he ordered another brand, only to find out they didn’t have that one either. So he ended up getting his third choice. I tried to order one of their featured cocktails, but that wasn’t available either. The food was good, but at the end of the meal, when we got the check, they gave us the wrong one (there were only two parties in the restaurant, so it seemed strange that they gave us the wrong check). So, though the food was good, the service was definitely lacking.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location, cute on the inside. The food was very good, the pumpkin desert was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The beet salad was delicious, but the steak was very tough
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Kdiner
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner for two at The Dial. We were seated in the bar area, which was pretty noisy, but nice. Seating was clean and comfortable. It took a little longer than I would have liked for our waitperson to check in with us on several occasions, but she was very pleasant and recommended a drink. Food arrived promptly; we enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, cauliflower pakoras (tomato tamarind chutney was so good!), and lamb merguez sliders. Will be back.
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daniellep VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers and main meals were great! There were not a ton of vegetarian main meal options, however. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was good.
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eatlocal
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend checking out The Dial. Food is excellent and suggest getting multiple dishes and sharing them all. Highly recommend the Mezze plate and the Bucatini Carbonara.
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TonyT
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Dial has the best outdoor dining area around. Drinks, food, and vibe are all excellent.
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FAQs

The Dial offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 349-2967.

The Dial is rated 4.2 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mass Ave
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Few minute walk from 'Central' T-stop on the Red Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Urso
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://thedialcentralsq.com/
Phone number
(617) 349-2967
Private party facilities
The Dial’s vibrant event spaces range from a communal patio, private dining room ,to an open-concept lobby designed for, social gatherings, corporate parties, and any occasion in between. Offering eclectic food and beverage programs with seasonal ingredients, our events team will work with you to create a custom menu that will wow your guests.

The Dial

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Snacks

Parmesan Rosemary Frites$7.00

Bunuelos$9.00

Chicken Wings$11.00

Raw

Pastrami Cured Salmon*$15.00

Beef Tartare*$17.00

Salmon Tartare*$16.00

Small Plates

Pork Bao Buns$15.00

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup)$14.00

Roasted Baby Carrots$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Gambas al Ajillo$16.00

Sweet Potato Borek (Savory Turkish Pastry)$14.00

Cauliflower Pakora$15.00

Noodles

Buccatini Amatriciana$18.00

Drunken Noodles$19.00

Dan Dan Noodles {Spicy Sichuan Noodles}$20.00

Mains

Thai Red Curry$29.00

Pan Seared Salmon$29.00

Grilled Aleppo Chicken$28.00

Lamb Merguez Burger*$21.00

Braised Short Rib*$34.00

Grapes

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Esk Valley, Marlborough {New Zealand}$12.00

Chardonnay, Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley {France}$14.00

Viognier, Yalumba, South Australia {Australia}$13.00

Torrontès, Piatelli, Salta {Argentina}$12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Averaen, Willamette Valley {Oregon}$15.00

Tempranillo, Faustino Crianza, Rioja {Spain}$13.00

Malbec, Catena, Vista Flores {Argentina}$14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino-Macul, Central Valley {Chile}$14.00

Sparkling

Cava, Mas Fi, Catalona {Spain}$11.00

Brut Rose, Casa Canevel, Veneto {Italy}$12.00

Champagne, Nicolas Fuillatte, èpernay {France}$16.00

Cocktails

907 Old Fashioned$16.00

Notorious F.I.G.$14.00

Nana's Coquito$14.00

Thursday Child$16.00

Jack of All Trades$14.00

Vert Froid Punch$16.00

Guayaba Daiquiri$15.00

My Blueberry Nights$14.00

Mary Chain$14.00

Panelazo (Served Hot)$15.00

Draught

Pacifico; Cerveza 4.5% Sinaloa, Mexico

Brig; Mocha Stout 6.8% Springdale Beer Company; Framingham, MA

NBPT Plum Island; White 5.4% Newburyport Brewing; Newburyport, MA

Duchess Cherry; Sour 6.8% Verhaeghe Vichte; Flanders, Belgium

Maine Lunch IPA 7.0% Maine Beer Company; Freeport, MA

Rotating Cider 4.5% Stormalong; Sherborn, MA

Bottles + Cans

Santilli IPA 6.0% Nightshift Brewing Co.; Everett, MA

Spindrift; Hard Seltzer 4.0% Spindrift Beverage Co.; Newton, MA

Green State; Lager 4.9% Zero Gravity Brewing; Burlington, VT

Miller High Life; Pilsner 4.6% Miller Brewing Co.; Milwaukee, WI

Finnish Long Drink; Gin Soda 5.5% The Long Drink Company; Utica, NY

Rescue Club IPA (N/A) 0.5% Rescue Club Brewing Co.; Burlington, VT

Upside Dawn; Golden Ale (N/A) 0.4% Atheltic Brewing Co.; Stratford, CT

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