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A photo of La Royal restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(42)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Cambridge
Booked 22 times today
Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.
A photo of Alden and Harlow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4850)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Cambridge
Booked 103 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.
A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2095)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 121 times today
Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.
A photo of Mahaniyom restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 32 times today
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.
A photo of Bar' Cino Watertown restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(417)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Watertown
Booked 32 times today
Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal spot nestled in the heart of Watertown Square with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red.A great crowd fills the space nightly - from neighbors, after work folks, and local professionals. Open nightly, plus lunch on weekends.
A photo of Sycamore restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2734)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newton
Booked 12 times today
Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.
A photo of Russell House Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2796)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 35 times today
A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-American wines, including two regional wines on tap, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.
A photo of SOURCE Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(556)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 25 times today
SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.
A photo of Puritan & Company restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2194)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 39 times today
Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com
A photo of Harvest restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5189)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 63 times today
A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

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  • E. Hayes
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food! Great service. We were thrilled to have brunch at Alden and Harlow. Definitely beats many of the other local favorites.
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    Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
    4.6
  • Kate
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    So fun & so delish! 10/10 every time we visit - especially recommend the beef massaman :)
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    MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
    4.7
  • Matthew
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a lovely, attentive waiter. The apps, arrancini and salad were delicious. And especially the short ribs with polenta, soooo good.
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    Bar' Cino WatertownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Watertown
    4.7
  • Emilyvip
    Phoenix / Arizona •177 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Grabbed a quick lunch during a conference at a hotel down the street. I had alerted the restaurant in advance that I had limited time and they did an amazing job of making sure I could promptly order, receive my meal, and settle my bill. So grateful for that! I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was yummy- just wish it had more sage (partly a personal preference- I happen to love sage).
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    La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
    4.3
  • Melvip
    New York City •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Nov 2024
    Having visited Peru this past summer, we were delighted to learn of this restaurant. Peru has indeed become a gastronome destination. This restaurant did not disappoint. The server told us dishes were meant for sharing: we ordered one crevice appetizer and two entrees (duck and sliced steak), plus two Pisca based drinks (the ones with the ginger beer). The meal was as filling as it was appetizing. With tax and tip, the bill came to $150. Be advised this is not a large restaurant. The main dining room accommodates about 20 diners. There are several tables opposite the bar and seats at the bar.
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    La RoyalPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Cambridge
    4.7
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