Catalyst Restaurant

Name: Catalyst Restaurant
Address: 300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 576-3000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1683)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Catalyst Restaurant is the culmination of Chef/Owner William Kovel’s culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants including Jardinière, Orerry and Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston Hotel. The Catalyst dining experience centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients, serious French technique and an appreciation for the details that go into our guest's experience.

Catalyst Restaurant opened in 2011 as one of the pioneer businesses in Technology Square near Kendall Square and the MIT Campus in Cambridge, MA. Since that time, an influx of start-ups and big companies that have made Catalyst a hub for business lunches, after-work gatherings and private dining. In addition to restaurant seating, Catalyst offers a full menu at the bar, along with a specialty bar menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 576-3000
Website
http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
William Kovel
Catering
events@catalystrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
Private party contact
Robyn Yee: (617) 576-3000

Location
300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Main Street
Parking details
We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
Public transit
Red Line Kendall/MIT
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,683 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Catalyst Restaurant delivers "exceptional and personalized customer care and service," creating memorable experiences for special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing Easter brunch" and applaud the consistent "great food and very attentive but not intrusive service." The restaurant offers a warm atmosphere with a contemporary style, perfect for celebrating or enjoying a delightful meal.

1,683 Reviews

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ccdiner
Greater Boston63 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a great lunch outside on a beautiful afternoon!! The menu is great with lots of options for sharing delicious salads and sandwiches. We highly recommend the asparagus soup-delectable!! The lamb burger was very tasty and beyond my expectations. Our waiter was super and all the staff was very friendly and they genuinely seemed happy to work there! We're still t a liking about the special birthday dessert! Many thanks to all the staff and we're already looking foward to our next visit! The partial parking validation at the Technology Square Garage is an extra perk!
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Ruben
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My spouse and I went to Catalyst for our 21st wedding anniversary dinner. We sat on the patio. The meal quality and flavor was exceptional. The waitstaff were all very friendly and helpful. The staff surprised us after the meal with a very kind dessert plate and well wishes for our anniversary. Even our waitress who's shift ended before we left stopped on her way out, after she was off duty, and made a point to wish us a happy anniversary. Exceptional and personalized customer care and service. It was a terrific special dinner and the staff made it so much more special. What a wonderful bright spot of care and human decency in a time when so many things are working to destroy people's lives and relationships. Thank you Catalyst!!! We will definitely come back. We encourage others who want special meals and incredible attention to details to check out this restaurant and all it has to offer for special nights and large celebrations.
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Taylor VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Great food. Best service. We got married here a year ago and celebrated our anniversary tonight and felt just as special.
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Barry
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, thoughtfully prepared food and attentive service.
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Manuel VIP
Miami - Dade15 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My wife ordered Chichen with risotto and the risotto was terrible, was tasteless and looked more like a boiled Chinese rice. First and last visit.
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Richard
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Personalized service for a reunion gathering. Food was extraordinary
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Claudia VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant and the staff. Thank you for an impecable service
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Allison VIP
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Worst service I’ve had in years. Had to talk to the front of house to intervene and still was charged a mandatory 20% tip because it was a party of 6.
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Adaleta
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at the restaurant. We were surprised that there were not a lot of people there on a Saturday night, at the busy time with graduations around. The restaurant is quite spacious and nicely appointed in a contemporary style. We enjoyed our dinner a lot. Appetizers were really delicious, the dips were great and each of the three very different in flavor. We were sharing them among 4 of us, and wished they came with more pita bread, but it was not a problem when we asked for more. Artichokes were scrumptious, and focaccia had a nice texture. We ordered branzino and cod dishes, as well as chicken and lamb. They were all very yummy, well prepared and served. Lavender chocolate cake was the best desert we ordered. Overall, we had a great time and even overstayed past the closing time, the staff was very gracious about it. Thank you very much!
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Logan
Charlotte2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for a business meeting. Ordered the fried artichoke and three dips (hummus, egg plant, hummus) for appetizers. There seemed to be nothing different between the two hummuses. Artichokes were good but i don’t understand why they put the sauce at the bottom (just put on side or drizzle on top). I got the Cobb salad with a perfectly cooked salmon and my clients got the steak bowls. The entrees combined with the friendly staff gives this page 4/5 stars.
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Catalyst Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 576-3000.

Catalyst Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1683 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
Public transit
Red Line Kendall/MIT
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Kovel
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 576-3000
Catering
events@catalystrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
Private party contact
Robyn Yee: (617) 576-3000

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