Where to eat in Cambridge

Where to eat in Cambridge

1. Eat

   Aleppo Palace

   Located in a tiny "castle", this inexpensive Middle-Eastern restaurant serves up delicious shawarma, kebab, and their namesake falafel.

   Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-7PM·Sandwiches $5-9, platters $7-10

2. Eat

   Basta Pasta

   Gourmet Italian food, at fast food prices. The owner, Altin, used to work in high-end Italian restaurants, but decided to strike it on his own. By appearances it ain't much (formica booths, no table service), but the food is spectacular. Fresh homemade pasta daily. The major drawback is they have no liquor license, and since the Cambridge constabulary eats there nightly, won't let you bring your own.

   Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 3PM-10PM·$8-12

3. Eat

   Christophers

   A great place if you need both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. They are very vegetarian friendly, but also have good burgers and beer, and some more yuppie-ish options.

   Mon-Wed 11:30AM-1AM, Thu Fri 11:30AM-2AM, Sat 10:30AM-2AM, Sun 10:30AM-1AM·Starters $5-10, burgers $8-12

4. Eat

   Harvest

   Regional contemporary American cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. A wonderful outside dining terrace and one of the best Sunday brunches (prix fixe, $33) in Greater Boston.

   Mon-Thu noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM; Fri Sat noon-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM; Sun 11:30-2:30, 5:30-10PM·Lunch $20-30, dinner $40-60

5. Eat

   Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

   A Harvard Square landmark, Bartley's serves practically any kind of hamburger you can imagine, most named after individuals. A favorite - The Ted Kennedy - "a plump, liberal amount of burger with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, cole slaw and french fries." Don't miss the raspberry lime ricky here! Owners/Menu leans right to the dismay of many customers.

   Tue-Sat 11AM-9PM·$16-25

6. Eat

   Muqueca

   Serves Brazilian food cooked in clay pots. Don't miss the fried plantains, the shrimp bobó, and the muqueca itself.

   Tue-Sat 11AM-10:30PM, Sun noon-9:30PM·Starters $8-12, mains $14-28

7. Eat

   Oleana

   Oleana's inspired and exquisite offerings span the Mediterranean from Spain to Turkey and Armenia to North Africa, yet everything comes together superbly. Mezze will run you anywhere from $3-14, while omnivorous entrees are $26-28. Or come just for dessert to sample their exceptional baked Alaska with coconut ice cream & passion fruit caramel, $15.

   Sun-Thu 5:30-10PM, Fri Sat 5:30-11PM

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   Pinocchio's Pizza

   Well-known longtime spot for Sicilian pizza. Also known for steak and cheese subs. Has colorful mural of Pinocchio and other fables on walls of dining area. Located on a small street between Harvard Yard and JFK Park, just off JFK Street.

   Mon-Sat 11AM-1AM, Sun 1PM-midnight·Slices are a few bucks, subs from $6

9. Eat

   Toscanini's

   An extremely popular ice cream shop in the Boston area, rated as "best ice cream in the world" by the New York Times and also has been highly rated by Gourmet magazine. Popular flavors include burnt caramel, salted saffron, and B3 (brown sugar, brown butter, brownie). New location at also available at 159 First Street in Cambridge (T:Lechmere).

   Noon–10PM

10. Eat

    Veggie Galaxy

    Veggie Galaxy cuisine focuses on a fresh and modern take on the classic American diner, serving breakfast all day, additional options during lunch and dinner, and offering bold and bright versions of traditional diner fare. Veggie Galaxy is a from-scratch vegetarian diner where everything can be made vegan if it isn't originally, and most things can be made gluten-free.

    Sun-Thu 9AM-10PM, Fri Sat 9AM-11PM·$8-14

11. Eat

    Yume Wo Katare

    A fulfilling experience in several ways. Those finishing a bowl of ramen here (including the broth) should receive a "perfect!" and a hearty cheer from the crowd. Noodle finishers get a "good job!", while those whose eyes were bigger than their stomachs will get an "almost!". Don't feel bad, there's always next time. You'll also be invited to tell your dreams to fellow patrons; just anything that's on your mind, like if you want to visit France or give up sugar and so on.

    Tue-Sat noon-2PM, 5-10PM·$12-14. Cash only, tax included

12. Eat

    Alive & Kicking Lobsters

    269 Putnam Ave

    Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM·Lobster roll $17

13. Eat

    Cafe Sushi

    1105 Massachusetts Ave

    Mon-Sat noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM; Sun 5:30PM-10PM·Starters $6-9, mains $16-20

14. Eat

    Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

    1255 Cambridge St

    Sun-Thu 11:30AM-10:30PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-11PM

15. Eat

    Craigie on Main

    853 Main St

    Tue-Sun 5:30PM-midnight·Five-course prix fixe $85

16. Eat

    Dumpling House

    950 Massachusetts Ave

    11AM-9:30PM

17. Eat

    Giulia

    1682 Massachusetts Ave

    Mon-Thu 5:30PM-10PM, Fri Sat 5:30PM-11PM·Starters $12-18, mains $18-29+

18. Eat

    Honeycomb Creamery

    1702 Massachusetts Ave

    Mon-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Sun 10AM-11PM

19. Eat

    Les Sablons

    2 Bennett St

    Sun-Thu 5-10PM, Fri Sat 5-11PM·Starters $14-20, mains $30-40

20. Eat

    Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream

    Home-style ice cream.

    Noon-10PM daily

21. Eat

    Pagu

    310 Massachusetts Ave

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-11PM·Bites $7-14, Four course menu $60, cocktails $10-12

22. Eat

    Puritan & Company

    1166 Cambridge St

    Mon-Thu 5:30PM-11PM; Fri Sat 5:30PM-midnight; Sun 10:30AM-2PM, 5:30-10PM·Six course seasonal $75, à la carte $12-36

23. Eat

    Sofra Bakery & Cafe

    1 Belmont St

    8AM-5PM

24. Eat

    The Helmand

    143 First St

    Sun to Thu 5PM–10PM; Fri & Sat 5PM–11PM

25. Eat

    The Table

    Season to Taste

    2447 Massachusetts Ave

    Tue-Sat 5:30PM-10PM·Three courses and dessert for $70

26. Eat

    Waypoint

    1030 Massachusetts Ave

    Mon-Sat 5:30PM-1AM; Sun 10AM-2:30PM, 5PM-1AM·$16-24+

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0).