Restaurants near Central Square

30 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1801)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 14 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

2. Moeca

4.7

Exceptional(551)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 10 times today

Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

3. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1661)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

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4. Stoked Pizza - Cambridge

4.8

Exceptional(125)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

Parties 20+ will be subject to a table minimum of $25/person per hour.The foundation for the pizza at Stoked Pizza Company comes from meticulously studying the ingredients and techniques used to produce our favorite classic pizza styles and highlighting the strengths of each in what we make. We prefer a crust that is soft and light on the inside with a crisp outer shell that can stand up on its own. We want our ingredients and topping combinations to provide an explosion of flavor. To achieve this we use extremely hot ovens along with carefully researched dough formulations, tomato varieties, and cheese blends, sparing no expense and taking no shortcuts.

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5. Nirvana: The Taste of India

5.0

Exceptional(178)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • West Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

Nirvana, an epicurean Indian restaurant in Cambridge presents traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary flair. We boast a lunch buffet, outdoor seating during the warmer months and a full-service bar with craft cocktails that flatter our flavor rich dishes. Our head chef Paramjit Singh hails from Punjab, India where the tandoor method of cooking originated. He brings over 20 years of experience to our kitchen and combines traditional cooking methods with novel ingredients to create innovative meals for our guests. As an 80-seat restaurant on historic Massachusetts Avenue, Nirvana endeavors to promote a transcendent experience through food, drink and great company.

6. Nubar

4.3

Awesome(1097)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is $26, and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We will not be serving lunch from 12/26 - 3/7, because of a large-scale hotel renovation happening during this period. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

7. Wusong Road

4.6

Exceptional(574)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cambridge

Booked 17 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

8. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2262)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

9. Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(5227)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 27 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.

10. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4860)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 40 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.

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Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed dining at the chef’s counter last night. Disneyland for foodies…if you enjoy watching a professional culinary team go about its work calmly and quietly, then this is a great experience. Everything we had was incredibly delicious. Sam presented each dish to us and so we understood the creative process and overall technique. Of course, sitting there eating the prix fixe and then seeing other things come just made want to order those as well! Service with a genuine smile and among the most creative food in Cambridge. We will certainly be back. What a great place!
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Season To TastePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Sarah
Greater Boston •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service was thoughtful and attentive without being intrusive, and the wine recommendation was spot on. We ordered oysters—I like them briny and bare—but the cucumber foam on these sweet things was revelatory, very good. We shared the tart, which was fine, but the layers could have been more distinct or more flavorful or something. Squid was great with the two textures. And we shared the fish head, which was fun and delicious. Great sauce with it.
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MoecaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.7
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Sally
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
The con of the night….The prosciutto was heavy with fat. The pro of the night…..The farro pasta was out of this world delicious!
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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Patricia
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a great experience. Food was delicious, place was nice and staff was amazing!! My family and I will definetely go back!
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Nirvana: The Taste of IndiaPrice: Moderate• Indian• West Cambridge
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Kelcey
Las Vegas •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
Great pizza. And can’t bear the price for a bottle of wine!
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Stoked Pizza - CambridgePrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

2. Moeca

3. Season To Taste

4. Stoked Pizza - Cambridge

5. Nirvana: The Taste of India

6. Nubar

7. Wusong Road

8. Pammy's

9. Harvest

10. Alden and Harlow

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