Catalyst Restaurant

Name: Catalyst Restaurant
Address: 300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 576-3000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1665 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
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Catalyst Restaurant is the culmination of Chef/Owner William Kovel’s culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants including Jardinière, Orerry and Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston Hotel. The Catalyst dining experience centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients, serious French technique and an appreciation for the details that go into our guest's experience.

Catalyst Restaurant opened in 2011 as one of the pioneer businesses in Technology Square near Kendall Square and the MIT Campus in Cambridge, MA. Since that time, an influx of start-ups and big companies that have made Catalyst a hub for business lunches, after-work gatherings and private dining. In addition to restaurant seating, Catalyst offers a full menu at the bar, along with a specialty bar menu.

Please follow us on Instagram: @catalystrestaurant, Facebook: Catalyst Restaurant and Twitter: @catalystcam.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 576-3000
Website
http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
William Kovel
Catering
events@catalystrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
Private party contact
Robyn Yee & Anne Fedak: (617) 576-3004

Location
300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Cross Street
Main Street
Parking details
We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
Public transit
Red Line Kendall/MIT
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Adventures in Catalyst Land: A Candy Land Brunch
US$48.00 - US$65.00 per person
Dec 7, 2024 only
Kick off the holidays by taking an “Adventure in Catalyst Land”, a candy land themed two-course brunch. Adults and children alike please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for brunch, cookie decorating and children’s activities. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to No Kid Hungry.

What 1,665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Catalyst Restaurant impresses with its "phenomenal" service, "excellent" food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "inspired" dishes and "artistic" cocktails, making it a top choice for celebrations and meetings. With "delicious" seasonal menus and private event spaces, Catalyst offers a memorable dining experience that keeps patrons returning.

1,665 Reviews

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tomaso
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Only negative: they do not offer any longer their (great) chocolate sorbet. I would go there 10 times more often…
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Vincent
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service and friendly. Food is good but not great
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Teresa
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s pricy but everything is delicious. The service wonderful and on the quieter side, for my elderly aunt.
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Thomas
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was blend, no flavor like before. Disappointed.
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Peggy
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took a long time for a waitress to come very to order drinks and even a longer time to get the drinks. The app came first.
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Krissy
Greater Boston
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and cocktails were exceptional! We had the ceviche, the cod and the bacon wrapped pork. We could probably live on the ceviche alone, it was THAT good. Pork and cod were both excellent. Service was great, and it’s nice and quiet on the weekends in Technology Square. Truly a wonderful meal and we are looking forward to going back.
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Jodie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The just was really patient with us as we finished our cocktails before dinner, and we had a wonderful evening celebrating my friend’s birthday. The bubble bar tapas were delicious, and the main courses were even more so! Lovely wait staff, delicious food, a memorable evening! Thank you!
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Shira
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was hesitant to try this restaurant after walking by it for a year as it looked corporate and expensive. But the food pictures looked good online so we gave it a try and had a great experience. It is a cavernous space that’s my only complaint but we sat at the bar which was very comfortable. There were several large loud parties but we had no trouble conversing together and with the knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Alan was terrific. The food way exceeded my expectations for such a large restaurant and the ability to order a small portion of pasta added to the value. The wine was delicious, the salad perfectly dressed and both our pastas were flavorful without being overly sauced. The house made fig ice cream was very good. Free bread would have been nice. I will look forward to trying more on the menu.
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sarah
Seattle
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall the experience was okay. I liked the ambiance of the room. The food however was just okay. We had tempura squash rings that didn’t really taste like Japanese tempura. The foccacia lacked the buttery, crispy crust. My duck salad was a healthy portion and mostly good, but the duck tasted strange to me, almost fishy, so I pushed it aside. The salmon and black coconut rice dish my daughter ordered had promise, but I thought the preparation was too rich and the sauce cloying. My husband’s burger was pretty good (although he thought it lacked flavor) but the fries were nothing special; not soggy, but also not very crispy. The server was professional and perfectly adequate. Overall, it was a meh experience. I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Christy
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such an outstanding restaurant! I always recommend it to friends in the area. Friendly staff, gorgeous decor, and absolutely delicious food with seasonal menus. Good choices for a variety of diets and the cocktails and desserts are incredible. Save room! They also have private event spaces which is pretty hard to find in Boston so it’s a great option for meetings or rehearsal dinners or weddings.
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FAQs

Catalyst Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 576-3000.

Catalyst Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1665 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
Public transit
Red Line Kendall/MIT
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
William Kovel
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 576-3000
Catering
events@catalystrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
Private party contact
Robyn Yee & Anne Fedak: (617) 576-3004

Catalyst Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Adventures in Catalyst Land: A Candy Land Brunch

Menu

What 1,665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Catalyst Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Catalyst Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Catalyst Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information