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Viale, Cambridge, MA

Viale

4.5
4.5
942 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the vibrant Central Square neighborhood of Cambridge, and voted 'Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Central Square' by Boston Magazine "Best of 2018", Viale is a casual, upscale restaurant focused on the flavors of Italy & New England. Fresh pastas and dishes from our wood burning grill are just some of the highlights of our locally sourced menu. A lively bar atmosphere spotlights old and new world wines, original craft cocktails and artisan brewed beers. Whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, or just have dinner with some friends, Viale's warm hospitality is here to accommodate all of your needs. $1 oysters daily from 5-7 pm! Grilling and Chilling every Friday with a DJ on our outdoor deck patio starting 4/30/21

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Greg Reeves
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Brookline St.
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and multiple public parking lots within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located just steps away from the Central Square T and bus stops.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 942 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

942 Reviews
  1. Ellie

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat outside right next to the road. Bikes were flying past us a foot away. Also next to no lights so very dark. Both of us god pasta. Both dishes were too salty and mine was overdone with garlic (hard to do since I love garlic). Pastas were nearly the same price as the steak? Overpriced for both the quality and quantity.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of the pizzas and burrata were really poor Restaurant doesn’t deserve rating it has

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  3. Silvina

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters, great food, drinks and they make you feel like welcome. What else could you ask for?

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  4. Peony

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff here is always so nice - friendly and accommodating. The food is really always amazing. Three of us had the seafood pasta dish and it is one of the best I’ve had and not an exorbitant price. Have been here multiple times over the last year and literally everything that I have tried from pizza to salads to mains is absolutely delicious. It is also wonderful to have such a range of dishes and prices, you don’t always want to spend a lot when going out to dinner in the neighborhood, and, on the other hand, sometimes you want to splurge. Wine selection is good and you can even get a bargain carafe. Love Viale!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, service was great - a fantastic time always.

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  6. Eliza

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Viale almost since thier inception. We have watched them grow and eaten everything on their menus, many times over! We love them as people, as restauranteurs. The family of workers they have hired are just that. many have been there for years. That tells you something. Always going back, even though we’ve moved a little further from Central❤️

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  7. CarolineC

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food and wonderful service. It is our favorite spot!

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  8. DanielP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. One of my favorite places around the city.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. They were very accommodating to our needs and even brought my dog a bowl of water.

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  10. MichaelW

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The music could have been a little less energetic. Long wait for entree; other wise very enjoyable.

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FAQs

Viale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Viale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 576-1900.

Viale is rated 4.5 stars by 942 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Viale

502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brookline St.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and multiple public parking lots within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located just steps away from the Central Square T and bus stops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Greg Reeves
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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