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1. Oak Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(309)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 25 times today

Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.

2. Puritan & Company

4.5

Awesome(2240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 33 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

3. Olé

4.3

Awesome(988)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cambridge

Booked 3 times today

We are very excited to present Olé's renovated space and updated bar menus to the neighborhood. Olé has been in Inman Sq for 15 years, bringing traditional as well as innovative Mexican cuisine to Cambridge. Our 6 seat bar served us well over the years, but we always wanted a little more. Now we have it!Please join us in our new space name with new cocktails, wines and new bar dishes.More about the Restaurant: In eclectic Inman Sq. lies a distinctive restaurant - Olé, where Chef David Tapia creates authentic Mexican delicacies from Veracruz, Oaxaca, amongst others. Popular for table side-award winning Guacamole it's the perfect destination for an outstanding evening.

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4. Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

4.8

Exceptional(106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Cambridge

Booked 12 times today

Chef Will Gilson and the team behind Puritan & Company are thrilled to introduce you to Puritan Oyster Bar! We offer limited reservations, but always hold space for walk-ins! The space is a bit more casual than our sister restaurant, with a focus on fresh seafood and an incredible cocktail program.

5. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2353)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 42 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

6. Little Donkey

4.6

Exceptional(2177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 45 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

7. Josephine

4.5

Awesome(397)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 38 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

8. Waypoint

4.6

Exceptional(2074)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

9. Dali

4.8

Exceptional(1638)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Cambridge

Booked 46 times today

Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

10. Celeste

4.7

Exceptional(78)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Somerville

Booked 30 times today

It’ll be hard to find a restaurant as welcoming and lovely as Celeste. The Union Square spot feels like a party hosted by your very cool artsy friends, who just happen to make the best ceviche in town. Every dish here is tantalizing—throw in pisco-heavy drinks and a psychedelic cumbia playlist, and you’re in for the very best of Andean culture.Recently included in The New York Times Best restaurants in Boston, Chef JuanMa and co-owner Maria Rondeau have been nominated for James Beard Best New Restaurant Semi-Finalist, Esquire's Best Restaurants in America, and Eater's Best Restaurant in Boston.

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Dawn
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the Tasting menu and it was fantastic. They were able to accommodate the non meat eater. All 6 of us enjoyed our meal. Great service
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5
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Tanya
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5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had exceptional service from Beautiful Samira , the food was out of this world and the decor was just lovely.
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Oak BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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Sarah
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Helpful host, fun and lively atmosphere. Sangria was delicious. Lots of delicious tapas options for a vegetarian.
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DaliPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Cambridge
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4.8
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Victoria
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was exceptional — every dish full of flavour and beautifully presented. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Highly recommended!
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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.Price: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Cambridge
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Nir
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Great food and service Need to update the info about eating outside. Outdoor sitting start April 1st
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OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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4.3

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