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Urban Hearth, Cambridge, MA

Urban Hearth

4.8
4.8
434 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Farm-to-table dining in the comfort of our home: that is the unique experience you will find at Urban Hearth. Located in a cozy North Cambridge storefront, our intimate dining room, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and exquisitely crafted menu are the heart of our dinner service. Join us for a la carte or at our chef's counter where you'll have the pleasure of interacting with Chef Erin Miller while dining.

We share a story of culture, community, discovery and home. The globally-inspired, locally-sourced dishes we serve celebrate our rich and complex connection with food. The table is set, whether marking a special occasion or the end of a busy day, we look forward to sharing the evening with you. We welcome private event bookings for graduations, birthdays, weddings and more.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 682-7295

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Erin Miller

  • Private party facilities

    Our dining room is yours.Host a large party or private event at Urban Hearth with exclusive use of the space.​ Comfortably seating up to 24 guests in our open dining room.Choose from prix fixe or custom menu. Contact us for more information at info@urbanhearth.net​

  • Private party contact

    Erin Miller: (617) 682-7295

  • Neighborhood

    Cambridge

  • Cross street

    Dover Street, May Street

  • Parking details

    Our neighbors at Century Bank, one block north of the restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue, kindly allow Urban Hearth guests to park in their lot after 6pm.

  • Public transit

    Davis Square Red Line

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter

    $140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our chef's counter offers 4 seats with an exclusive view into the kitchen. 5-course chefs menu with optional wine pairing. An outstanding farm-to-table meal created right in front of you while you chat with our team of talented chefs. When booking, please share dietary restrictions. Note: Our menu for the chef's counter experience is ideal for adventurous diners. This menu changes daily and not all dietary restrictions and preferences can be accommodated.
  • Women in Wine Dinner

    $140.00 per person

    Mar 28, 2023 only
    We've partnered with Olmstead Wines to bring you a 5 course chef's tasting menu paired with wines by women winemakers around the world in celebration of Women's History Month. $140 for the 5 course tasting menu and $80 for the optional wine pairing. Please share dietary restrictions when booking your reservation.

What 434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Innovative

  • Boston / New England

    Contemporary American

  • Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

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  1. HannahMae

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely restaurant for a cute date night! I would give more stars or Michelin stars if I could, so creative, delicious and insightful staff made it a great evening! The duck was one of the best and each drink was delicious! Will be coming back for the chefs tasting menu
  2. LunedeSable

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a great experience with the chef. The food is delicious, subtle, special, and above all, we feel the love of the culinary art from each and every staff member. Thank you!

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThank you so much for the great review. We'll be rolling out the spring time menu soon so come join us again.

  3. MAquahog

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My only complaint was that I was sitting about two feet from a woman who coughed all night. It wasn’t the restaurant’s fault, but does speak to the closeness of the tables. Food was delicious and creative. Service was wonderful.

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThanks for the review. While we can't do much about the coughing, patio season is just around the corner and will provide a little more room to breath!

  4. DHughes

    New England

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining at Urban Hearth is a uniquely immersive experience. When you are in this space, you aren’t just eating food; you are experiencing a synergistic meeting of flavors, textures and scents that you would never have imagined could go together. Trust me, they will! The Urban Hearth team is a delight to watch, as they weave around in a respectful dance with each other, each person intent on creating artistry and delight in a purposeful rhythm. Every person is integral: chef, diner, server each plays their part. Connection and imagination and dedication to quality create an unforgettable experience. This is no ordinary meal, so make sure to share it with someone very special.

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoWhat a wonderful review! We appreciate your artful words. Have you thought about a career in food journalism? You'd be great! Definitely join us again soon.

  5. Kensho

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Prompt seating with a reservation. Our server was very knowledgeable about all aspects of drinks and the menu. Depending on your appetite, I would recommend a 2 small plates (especially the biscuit with miso butter) and the raviolo, if you decide to get your own entrée. If you share an entree, get another small plate. Food came out promptly and hot. One a Friday night it definitely was a bit loud, but tolerable. Overall, great food, amazing service, and a great dining experience.

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThank you for this detailed review. We appreciate you taking the time for recommendations and feedback. Do join us again soon!

  6. Lauralgc

    New England

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This is one of the few restaurants/chefs in the Boston area that shows creativity and brings innovative flavors to the food menu and in the cocktails. The open kitchen makes you feel part of the action. Friendly and professional staff. You pay for the experience and quality.

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThanks so much for your kind review! Definitely come by again soon.

  7. ErinG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Inviting, friendly, intimate, imaginative, and delicious. Left full and happy. We would highly recommend the chef's counter!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, innovative, and seasonal. Everything was seasoned well and and was upscale without being fussy. I’d love to go once a season to see what they do!

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThank you! We'll be debuting our spring menu soon so join us again!

  9. LauraK

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef’s counter tasting is a must-do. Incredible dishes. All very creative and different and all delicious.

    Urban HearthResponded 3 days agoThanks so much for joining us!

  10. 1234

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was scrumptious and unusual, and done with restraint, unlike some fine dining places. The atmosphere was casual, sound level level was comfortable, and the service was great. Really memorable evening - the best restaurant meal I can remember!

    Urban HearthResponded on March 3, 2023Thank you for sharing! Please join us again soon.

  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, staff were fantastic, 10/10 would go again!
  12. UrbanMama

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fat Tuesday!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of if not the best meal I’ve had. What an amazing experience the chefs counter was. I’m ecstatic I was able to experience Chef Erin Miller’s talent and love of food. I will tell everyone I know about Urban Hearth whether they are in the area or not. Will definitely be back very soon!

    Urban HearthResponded on February 19, 2023We're so glad you enjoyed your chef's counter experience! Thanks for sharing the love! See you again soon.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Erin and the entire team at UH deliver a true farm to table experience that is next-level on just about every front. The flavor combinations are wonderfully balanced, harmonious and inventive. The setting is intimate and low key—perfect for a romantic meal or intimate gathering with friends. Sitting at the counter enables you to interact directly with chef Erin and her team—a true treat—as they plate, deliver and describe the flavor pairings, techniques and ingredient origins and microclimates that all come together so thoughtfully and intentionally in each course of the tasting menu. UH is a not so hidden gem. It’s the best and most interesting meal we have had in all of Boston area in quite a while. Can’t recommend highly enough.

    Urban HearthResponded on February 19, 2023Thank you so much for coming in and sharing your positive comments. It means so much to us. Join us again soon!

  15. JeffM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding food, drinks and service in a charming location. They were very accommodating with tricky dietary restrictions as well. Highly recommend!

    Urban HearthResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks so much for your nice review! Please join us again soon.

  16. Danna

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such an amazing experience eating at the chef’s counter at urban hearth! Each course was creative and thoughtful; everything tasted great and was beautifully presented. The service was absolutely impeccable even though the restaurant was fully booked and very busy. We will definitely be back to try dishes from the menu, and to do the tasting again in the future.

    Urban HearthResponded on February 11, 2023Thank you so much for your kind review. You were both delightful and we can't wait to see you again! -Abby, GM

  17. SeeItGo

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific as always. The staff is great, and Erin is a genius.
  18. AlisonG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is creative and well-prepared. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Because it is such a small space, the tables are close together, but we were tucked in a corner and were able to have a little privacy nonetheless, I would definitely go there again and try other things on the menu. Not sure if the choice of meats is meant to be wild (duck, venison) and not factory farmed, but some kind of free range beef, lamb, chicken or pork main dish might be a good option. Everything we ordered was delicious.

    Urban HearthResponded on February 7, 2023So glad you could join us. Thank you for your detailed review. We do stay away from factory farms, but our choice of meat is also based on seasonality and we just had chicken and pork on our early winter menu. Definitely come join us again in a few weeks as our menu changes often!

  19. Saff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A just right sized, warm and inviting atmosphere with expertly prepared and gorgeously plated offerings that change up to keep diners coming back for more. Sweet, trustworthy and knowledgeable service that took great care of me and my gluten allergy!

    Urban HearthResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for the kind review! We can't wait for you to visit again. :)

  20. kathleeng

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and we loved it. Staff is great and so is the food.

    Urban HearthResponded on February 15, 2023So happy to hear you had a great time on your first time with us. Definitely join us again soon!

  21. MoniqueM

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Urban Hearth is our favorite go to for date night-the sweet potato dandies with coriander dressing on the local greens- fantastic! The duck breast with shiitake and parsnip- amazing! The swordfish - exquisite! But most surprising was the desserts- Sunchoke Alfredo! So light and sweet and the perfect texture !

    Urban HearthResponded on January 30, 2023We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Come again soon.

  22. AnnieB

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply delightful. The service was friendly and attentive without being pushy. The menu is interesting and each dish we tried was carefully imagined and delicious. The winter bourbon cocktail was well balanced and a nice complement to the food. Highly recommend Urban Hearth for a special dinner.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 30, 2023Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful review!!

  23. HughO

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and excellent service to match. One of our most enjoyable dinners out in a while.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 21, 2023Thanks for sharing this great review! Hope you join us again soon.

  24. ScarletR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience all around. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Urban HearthResponded on January 30, 2023We're so happy you joined us. Thanks for the great review. See you soon.

  25. mlangston

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Urban Hearth. You get a great experience getting to watch not just your own food, but all dishes being made and ask questions as your chef created some things on the spot.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 20, 2023Thanks for joining us for our Chef's Counter experience and for sharing your review. Please join us again soon!

  26. RobertS

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food here is always fantastic and they do a great job of highlighting local and fresh ingredients. Service is friendly. I particularly enjoy sitting at the bar and seeing the chef cook.
  27. Whats4Dinner

    New England

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was outstanding. The wine was delicious. The service started out great — a party of two, we were there for a birthday. But after an hour and a half, they said they needed our table soon and, if we wanted dessert, could we order it right now. We were left a little confused about what went wrong.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 14, 2023My heartfelt apologies about this experience. We started our evening at just 32 guests and we had a ton of last minute reservations (not a normal thing for us). Normally we are able to accommodate most tables for at least 90 minutes or more depending on the night, so this was a challenging Friday the 13th surprise. Please join us again and I promise we'll give you plenty of time to enjoy yourselves properly. - Abby, GM

  28. OaCH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant! Chef-run, Woman-owned and truly fantastic.
  29. JohnH

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service and welcoming people. Dining at Urban Hearth is a memorable experience that will be with you for some time.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 5, 2023Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We had a great time getting to know you both! - Abby

  30. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    It was very overpriced for the paltry amount of food that we got. We also didn’t get the champagne that seemed to be included on the menu on OpenTable.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 3, 2023We apologize for missing your champagne toast during our sold out experience. We received only positive feedback for the 9 course tasting menu on New Year's Eve, so we would be curious to hear what happened with your experience that lead you to feel unsatisfied. Please let us know if there's anything else you'd like to share. We welcome constructive feedback. - Abby Taylor, GM

  31. ChrisG

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had were fortunate enough to get a reservation for the New Year's prix fixe dinner. It was probably the best dinner of our lives. Truly extraordinary. We sat near the kitchen area and watched Erin ("chef") and her crew prepare the plates with rapt attention to every detail. You can feel and taste the love, which lingers still.
  32. Fooddude

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this place. Small and intimate. The service was great and only surpassed by the great food.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 3, 2023Thanks so much for your great review!

  33. Dantunes

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked the chef’s counter for their tasting menu, and the experience was fantastic! The food was delicious and interesting, the plating beautiful, and overall everything exceeded expectations for our outing. Can’t recommend Urban Hearth highly enough!
  34. Thomas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful food, service, and ambiance — always an excellent choice for a special occasion. Wine list is curated to perfection.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 3, 2023Thank you for your great review!

  35. JW110

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful and cozy environment to savor great ingredients prepared wonderfully. All the senses get stimulated here.

    Urban HearthResponded on January 3, 2023Thanks for the good review. Join us again soon!

  36. mburns04

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic experience at Urban Hearth a few weeks ago. Their drink menu was extensive with many beer/wine/cocktail options as well as some non-alcoholic drinks. We had the Hannukah prix fixe menu - amazing latkes and entrees. I was most impressed by the flavors and presentation of the courses. Everything was absolutely beautiful and tasted amazing. The biscuits were delicious too. The front of house staff were warm, knowledgable, and made our experience wonderful. Can't wait to come back again!

    Urban HearthResponded on January 5, 2023So happy you had such a great time. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. See you again soon! - Abby

  37. Trish

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It was a delicious and enjoyable evening.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was terrific, the chef wonderful as she described our meal. The wine pairings were all very very good! Maybe the biggest surprise was the ‘orange wine’! With the right food pairing - which we had - it was a delight!

    Urban HearthResponded on January 3, 2023Happy to hear you enjoyed the orange wine. It's a wonderful thing to discover. Thanks for your great review!

  39. SeanL

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best! Please visit this amazing culinary destination.
  40. MattK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    VERY expensive, but everything tasted wonderful...

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Urban Hearth is rated 4.8 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Urban Hearth

2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1212

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Dover Street, May Street

  • Neighborhood

    Cambridge

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Our neighbors at Century Bank, one block north of the restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue, kindly allow Urban Hearth guests to park in their lot after 6pm.

  • Public transit

    Davis Square Red Line

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Erin Miller

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 682-7295

  • Private party facilities

    Our dining room is yours.Host a large party or private event at Urban Hearth with exclusive use of the space.​ Comfortably seating up to 24 guests in our open dining room.Choose from prix fixe or custom menu. Contact us for more information at info@urbanhearth.net​

  • Private party contact

    Erin Miller: (617) 682-7295

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