Moeca

Name: Moeca
Address: 1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 945-0040
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (631)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-0040
Website
https://www.moecarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Pagliarini

Location
1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 631 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Seafood

Review summary

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Moëca offers a remarkable seafood dining experience, celebrated for its "intimate seafood-forward" approach and "creative without being fussy" menu. The "impeccable" service and a "globally minded" wine list amplify the dining experience, making it a "top restaurant" in Cambridge. While prices are premium, the quality "justifies the expense."

631 Reviews

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Christina VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about the restaurant was wonderful. We had a terrific time.
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Linda VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a nice time at Moeca. The service was top-notch, and the food is delicious and inventive. We always enjoy dining there, and will be back.
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Shay
Rhode Island1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So good. Some dishes were delightfully unexpected combinations of flavor! Would go again!
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Luisa
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Moëca is a quiet revelation—an intimate seafood-forward gem that somehow feels both deeply sophisticated and disarmingly personal. From the moment you step inside, there’s an ease to the space: softly lit, stylish without pretense, and anchored by a team that is clearly passionate about what they’re doing. The menu is creative without being fussy, with every dish showing off a thoughtful balance of texture, acid, and freshness. The crudo selection is a standout—impossibly fresh, delicately dressed, and plated like edible poetry. The warm seafood mains are delicious in all the right ways, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. The wine list is globally minded but approachable, and desserts manage to surprise without overreaching. Service is attentive but never intrusive—one of those rare places where you feel genuinely taken care of. In a city full of seafood spots, Moëca has carved out something special: a restaurant that celebrates the ocean with reverence, creativity, and soul. This is the kind of place you’ll want to come back to—with friends, on dates, or for the kind of solo dinner that nourishes more than just hunger.
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Kathi VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It exceeded our expectations. Our server was also excellent
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Roupen VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have lived in London and Paris and have experienced exceptional restaurants in many cities know for their culinary scene. I can put Moeca in my top ten list.
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Blake
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a chef and not easily wow’d. The food and service is phenomenal.
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Baldwin
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great small plates and cocktails. service was excellent
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Lucinda
Houston19 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very disappointing. Had Buttermilk monkfish and soft shell crab which Service was great but could not make up for food
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Andrew VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is outstanding, creative, and varied. The portions are substantial. The wine list is extensive and well selected. The service was perfect. The prices are expensive but the quality of the dining justifies the expense. I recommend it highly for a special occasion.
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Moeca is rated 4.8 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Pagliarini
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.moecarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-0040

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