Restaurants near Charles Park

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1. The Helmand Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(744)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

Helmand Restaurant offers Afghani dishes with a wood-burning oven where the famous flatbread is cooked on one side of the room and an intimate fireplace is on the other side.Helmand Restaurant entrées include tasty choices like qabelee, which is pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed carrots or mantwo, a homemade pasta shell filled with beef and onions. If you like spicy dishes, try the koufta challow, consisting of beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Several vegetarian entrées are also available such as the kaddo and banjan challow, which is pan fried and baked pumpkin and eggplant served with challow rice and yogurt garlic sauce.*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio . Please note the patio or any other special requests in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

2. Monteverdi

4.3

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 10 times today

Nestled along the scenic Charles River in historic Cambridge, Monteverdi features two bars, elegant dining spaces, and a patio with sweeping views of the city. While Monteverdi brags a premiere location and picturesque backdrop the real star is Chef Christian's exceptional Italian cuisine paired with expertly crafted cocktails and extensive regional wine offerings. Monteverdi combines authentic flavors with modern flair. A versatile venue to grab a casual meal, host a private dinner, or celebrate one of life’s special moments. Whether you're indulging in one of our fresh pasta dishes, enjoying the raw bar, or sipping on a bespoke cocktail, the stunning riverfront and skyline views add a touch of magic to every visit.

3. ArtBar

4.2

Awesome(811)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge. ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

4. Glass House

4.5

Awesome(286)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 11 times today

Glass House is a restaurant, bar and event space that serves as a modern day meeting house offering contemporary food and drink inspired by both American and international cuisine.Glass House is located in Kendall Square, next to Charles River Canoe and Kayak and the Pilgrim Parking Garage. Once the center of the nation’s glass-making industry, East Cambridge attracted the most accomplished artisans from across the globe and produced patents for the cutting edge glassworks of its day. Glass House is a nod to the neighborhood’s glass architecture, its inventive history, and its contemporary focus on discovery and exploration.

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5. Bambara Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(941)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 3 times today

Bambara Kitchen & Bar is nestled on the Charles River Canal, and is right where you need it: close to MIT, Tech square, the Museum of Science, and adjacent to the Hotel Marlowe. Here, Executive Chef Adam Resnick's menus explore different cuisines and flavor profiles bringing seasonal American fare beyond the traditional with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and subtle global influences. Come enjoy our vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for indoor dining.

6. Fuji at Kendall

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

Fuji at Kendall opened it's doors in December 2011 adding to Cambridge's rich culinary mix in Kendall Square.The sushi served here is as sophisticated as the restaurant's upscale decor. Every item on the menu is carefully selected and hand-made with the freshest and finest ingredients to bring out the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine. If sushi isn't your thing, come to enjoy a variety of explosive wok-tossed dishes, noodles and agemono entrees!

7. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(745)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 74 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

8. 1928 Beacon Hill

4.4

Awesome(361)

Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • Beacon Hill

Booked 138 times today

1928 Beacon Hill features Classic New England American cuisine in a cozy, antique filled atmosphere. Join us for world class wines and prohibition-era cocktails amidst a speakeasy style space. Host intimate private events, celebrations, and weddings. 1928 is dedicated to ensuring you have an incredible, hospitable dining experience. To ensure all of our reservations stay on time during our busiest services, we do reserve the right to hold reservations to the following time limits. *Parties of 2 have a 90-minute time limit from your reservation time.*Parties of 3 have a 100-minute time limit from your reservation time.*Parties of 4-6 have a 120-minute time limit from your reservation time.*We do not accept reservations solely for beverage. All reservations must be made with the intent to dine at our restaurant.

9. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(76)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 61 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

10. Batifol

4.4

Awesome(568)

Price: Expensive

• French • Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

Located in the heart of Kendal Square, Batifol serves classic French dishes with local, modern touches. Come by for a drink and a bite after work, or make us the destination of your next big night out.

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DavidVIP
Greater Boston •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love coming to Helmand and bringing out-of-town friends. It never fails to amaze!
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The Helmand RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Cambridge
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4.7
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Sean
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and service. We appreciated Colin stopping by to check on our experience
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MonteverdiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.3
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Ewa
Philadelphia County •102 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
The food was very good. Highly recommend the restaurant. Inventive non alcoholic drinks. The service was very good. The layout of the seating not as private. Tables too close to each other. Use of the nearby doors makes the place very cold on a breezy Boston winter day. Dress accordingly.
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ArtBarPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.2
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Roberta
Greater Boston •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Pleasant, good food, drinks and service. A bit pricey.
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Bambara Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.3
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Valerie
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Not too crowded on a Friday evening and the food was delicious. Best clam chowder in town.
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Glass HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5

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68 restaurants available nearby

1. The Helmand Restaurant

2. Monteverdi

3. ArtBar

4. Glass House

5. Bambara Kitchen & Bar

6. Fuji at Kendall

7. Prima

8. 1928 Beacon Hill

9. Contessa - Boston

10. Batifol

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