Urban Hearth

Name: Urban Hearth
Address: 2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02140-1212
Telephone: (617) 682-7295
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

633 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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. To equalize the pay disparity between tipped staff & kitchen staff during our busy times, we add a 5% kitchen appreciation fee to each check. We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(617) 682-7295
Website
http://www.urbanhearth.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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

Location
2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1212
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Dover Street, Day 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Counter
US$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. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for your dinner.
New Year's Eve 5 Course Dinner
US$160.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with us at Urban Hearth for a very special evening of food, wine and togetherness. Enjoy a 5 course Farm to Table chef's tasting menu with an optional wine pairing, specialty cocktails and mocktails. Complimentary glass of bubbles and some lovely surprises. We can accommodate some dietary restrictions, call or message us directly for questions. $160 per person. Cancellation policy: 24 hours notice is required for all cancellations or guest will be subject to a $160 per person fee.
Valentine's Day 2024
US$150.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 only
Join us at Urban Hearth for a night celebrating togetherness. Enjoy Chef Erin Miller's award winning 5 course Chef's Tasting menu (winner of Best of Boston's Best Chef's Counter Experience 2024). This tasting is usually reserved for just our coveted chef's counter, but for one night only this will be open for the whole dining room to experience. We'll be offering wine pairings and specialty cocktails/mocktails. We can accommodate vegetarian diners and some dietary restrictions, call or message us directly for questions.

What 633 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Contemporary American
Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Urban Hearth offers a "unique dining experience" with imaginative dishes and attentive service. Guests rave about the "exceptional creativity" and "fresh, locally sourced ingredients." The intimate setting and "thoughtful presentation" make it a favorite for special occasions. Despite some delays, the "flavorful, inventive" menu and cozy ambiance ensure a memorable visit.

633 Reviews

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Saumya
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here on a monthly date night and it was a magical, delicious experience. The chef's counter is highly recommended!
Urban HearthResponded on 17 November 2024
So very happy to host you both and we hope we get the pleasure of your presence again soon. Thanks for your lovely review!
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Rob
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fabulous food and a great experience. A gem.
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Kristin
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, urban hearth remains my favorite restaurant on earth. As a vegetarian and vegan, everything is absolutely delicious and so beautifully displayed. It’s such a nice dining experience. Thank you chef Erin miller - it was the best way to spend my birthday.. miss the chocolate chili gelato. I don’t even like chocolate and I love this. 🙏🏻 KB
Urban HearthResponded on 16 November 2024
Always happy to host you, Kristin!
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TamTam
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience at the chef’s counter- Fabulous flavors!
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Myra
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm and welcoming people. Service is outstanding--friendly and knowledgeable.
Urban HearthResponded on 16 November 2024
Thanks so much for joining us, Myra!
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AndrewH
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing dinner! The whole experience was fantastic! We had the best duck and swordfish ever! The team was lovely and knowledgable we will come back for sure in the future! Wish we lived closer!
Urban HearthResponded on 12 November 2024
Hi Andrew, I'm not sure if you meant to leave this review on a different restaurant page, but we do not serve chowder. Just checking. Abby - General Manager
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Sarah
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff. Food was fresh, seasonal, and delicious. The plating was beautiful! Would definitely recommend.
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Adam
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and we sat outside when it was a bit cold - well with it! Amazing and unique food!!!!
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Paul
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent, inventive food and superior service. Well worth a visit!
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Chris
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We found the menu options to be limited and quite expensive for small plates meant to be shared. Additionally, one of our plates was very delayed. When we asked the waitress where our plate was she said it was just being readied. After we saw four additional plates served and ours was not, we asked our waitress where ours was. She said it was almost ready and after a few more minutes and no sign of our food, we decided to cut our losses and go down the street to Cafe Barada (food was great there, reasonably priced, great service). We will not go back to Urban Hearth.
Urban HearthResponded on 26 October 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Our slow food philosophy is not for everyone, but we can assure you it's worth the wait.
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FAQs

Urban Hearth is rated 4.8 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1212

Additional information

Cross Street
Dover Street, Day Street
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
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
Executive Chef
Erin Miller
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.urbanhearth.net/
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

Urban Hearth

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Counter

New Year's Eve 5 Course Dinner

Valentine's Day 2024

Menu

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Urban Hearth restaurant rated?

Is Urban Hearth currently accepting bookings?

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