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Alden and Harlow, Cambridge, MA

Alden and Harlow

4.5
4.5
4853 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 86 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Late Night Thu–Sat 11:00–12:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 864-2100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Area
    West Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Mt Auburn Street
  • Parking details
    University Place Garage at 124 Mt. Auburn St offers a discounted rate with validation.
  • Public transit
    Alden and Harlow is accessible via the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line T stop.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alden and Harlow offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely outstanding food" and a menu full of creative small plates perfect for sharing. The "best crab cakes of my life" and "exceptional brunch" stand out among numerous positive mentions. While the lively atmosphere adds to the charm, it can get quite loud, which may not suit everyone. The attentive staff and delectable cocktails make it a must-visit in the Boston area.

4,853 Reviews
  1. Connor

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rudest waitress I’ve ever experienced. She avoided us and put our food in wrong twice. Then she reminded us to tip her.

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  2. Natalie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Everyone was super friendly and they were very accommodating of my food allergies and vegetarianism, even marking up a menu for me. Also offered me a free glass of champagne for my birthday!

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  3. E. Hayes

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  4. Lawrence

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful way to start a Sunday. The food that was ordered was excellent, well cooked, looking good on the plate, and delicious. A lovely combination of items on the main course that we ordered, that was not big but had wonderful component parts. The service was excellent. There were many other intriguing items the menu as well. Who could ask for anything more.

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  5. Harold

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Their “Chicken Ravioli” is filled with raw egg that they don’t disclose in the menu. Disgusting!!

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  6. Molly

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely meal. The beets were especially delicious and the smoked brownie was amazing!

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  7. Susan

    Greensboro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are frequent visitors to Boston but this was our first time at Alden and Harlow. We would highly recommend this restaurant. They had a very nice selection of vegetarian plates and our waitress was helpful in telling us which entrees had "secret" non-vegetarian ingredients. We ordered the ubiquitous kale salad and honestly felt like we could have stopped there and been happy; we weren't sure it could get any better than that. The pickled corn pancakes were a real treat, served with popcorn of all things, and the combined flavors of the popcorn with maple and shishito were incredible. The restaurant was really busy but not overly noisy. We will definitely visit again.

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  8. Lily

    Richmond

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alden and Harlow is the best. Our favorite restaurant in Boston.

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  9. Tyler

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch options that were creative and original. Beautiful decor with an ambiance ideal for dates or conversations with friends. Highly recommend!

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  10. stephen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, great for plate sharing. We had fine service at the bar.

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FAQs

Alden and Harlow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 864-2100.

Alden and Harlow is rated 4.5 stars by 4853 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alden and Harlow

40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mt Auburn Street
  • Area
    West Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Late Night Thu–Sat 11:00–12:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    University Place Garage at 124 Mt. Auburn St offers a discounted rate with validation.
  • Public transit
    Alden and Harlow is accessible via the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line T stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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