Restaurants near Harvard University

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1. The Maharaja

4.8

Exceptional(653)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Located in a heart of Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the Top Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. The Maharaja serves an authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning setting, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking bustling Harvard Square.

2. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(683)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 68 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

3. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(608)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 33 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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4. Stoked Pizza - Cambridge

4.4

Awesome(132)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

Parties 20+ will be subject to a table minimum of $25/person per hour.The foundation for the pizza at Stoked Pizza Company comes from meticulously studying the ingredients and techniques used to produce our favorite classic pizza styles and highlighting the strengths of each in what we make. We prefer a crust that is soft and light on the inside with a crisp outer shell that can stand up on its own. We want our ingredients and topping combinations to provide an explosion of flavor. To achieve this we use extremely hot ovens along with carefully researched dough formulations, tomato varieties, and cheese blends, sparing no expense and taking no shortcuts.

5. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4924)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 102 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

6. Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(5311)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 82 times today

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

7. Henrietta's Table

4.6

Exceptional(4763)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 74 times today

"FRESH FROM THE FARM AND HONEST TO GOODNESS HOME COOKING"Henrietta’s Table opened its doors to a diverse and adoring public 20 years ago. In that time the restaurant has come to be the dining room of Nobel laureates, celebrities and New England Farmers. The Charles Hotel’s Executive Chef, Sean Lizotte, helms Henrietta’s Table and has designed a menu of "honest to goodness New England cooking."Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. The Ritz cracker crusted scrod, Yankee pot roast and warm grain bowl are some of our guests' favorite dishes. Our menus rotate daily based on availability from our local farmers and artisans, pushing our chefs to constantly create mouthwatering dishes that let the ingredients shine.

8. Moeca

4.8

Exceptional(600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 18 times today

Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

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9. Russell House Tavern

4.5

Awesome(2839)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 44 times today

A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-star American wines, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.

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10. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2485)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 32 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

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Mahek
Greater Boston •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was a bit slow esp after ordering initial round of drinks. It was two glasses of wine and a cocktail. It wasn’t entirely full in the bar area or main but took 15 min. Desserts were awesome.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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Lisa
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Decided to try Hourly Oyster House for the first time for my partners birthday celebration dinner and thought it was very good. The Oysters were probably the best I've had...very flavorful and fresh. We both ordered the scallop and risotto dinner which was wonderful and a good size portion. Very nice ambience - busy without being loud, and the service was prompt and friendly. Definitely would recommend.
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The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.7
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Gary
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent. Atmosphere a little sterile but service was excellent as well.
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HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.6
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Monique
Greater Boston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
Love source! Always a favorite. Brussels Sprouts were magnificent as always and the Tuscan kale pizza was great as well.
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.6
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Mark
Greater Boston •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 1, 2025
Pizza and wings were ok- nothing special- experience was just 0K
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Stoked Pizza - CambridgePrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.4

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