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Little Donkey, Cambridge, MA

Little Donkey

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4.6 (2185)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Norfolk Street
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Experience

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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. Our tasting menu takes your taste buds around the globe with classic Little Donkey staples to fun new dishes that you'll dream of. Oh did we mention caviar? Since we are a tapas restaurant, these dishes are shared. Menu changes frequently, feel free to call us at 617-945-1008 to find out more. Limited daily reservations are available.
    Chef's Tasting Experience Photo

What 2,185 people are saying

Little Donkey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Donkey impresses with its "amazing food" and "fantastic service," offering a vibrant atmosphere and inventive small plates. Known for its "superb cocktails" and "diverse flavors," it remains a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some find it noisy, the ever-evolving menu and attentive staff keep patrons returning.
2,185 Reviews
  1. Steven VIP

    Charlotte18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service. Very dark and high noise dining room. Was offended when I saw on my bill a $1 charge for an ice cube in my Manhattan cocktail!!

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  2. Zach VIP

    Greater Boston291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another amazing meal at Little Donkey. They alway manage to WOW us with their food and service.

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  3. Sureel VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great small plates menu and sharing experience. The mezcal aperol ginger cocktail was amazing.

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  4. Arnav

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    bad food bad service ruined my birthday celebration with no free cake

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  5. Ajith

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food ideas seemed decent but bad execution and poor service made it BAD Parking is very difficult so plan 20 mins more for that Drinks were tasty but small Desserts were very average

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  6. Zach VIP

    Greater Boston291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only was the food fantastic and the service amazing as usual but they treat us very well as return patrons. They always draw a crowd.

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  7. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A rich diversity of intense flavors, perfectly prepared dishes. We especially enjoyed the ceviches, the empanadas and the grilled street corn. Loved my minitini, too.

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  8. Zach VIP

    Greater Boston291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing meal with amazing service and a fantastic vibe. Brought friends from our college reunion and they were all very impressed.

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  9. David VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little off. Took a long time to put in order, but then the food came out at a good clip. Really love the LD burger, best in Boston, so honestly don't mind the slight spotty service.

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  10. Erin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great ambiance, great food. Don't sleep on the BLT wraps!

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FAQs

Little Donkey does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Little Donkey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-1008.

Little Donkey is rated 4.6 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Norfolk Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
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