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1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1790)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 21 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. Umami Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(95)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Cambridge

Booked 10 times today

Umami Omakase and Sake BarBest Sushi of 2021 & 2023 AwardsTop 50 restaurants in BostonCambridge MASeafood. Japanese food, Beer and WineChef Tasting Menu:Miso SoupSashimi PlatesSushi NigiriToroJapanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko. CaviarJapnaese A5 Wagyu BeefFoie GrasTruffleKitchen specials; Duck breast. ChawanmushiHand Roll / Chirashi bowl Umami DessertSake Tasting/ PairingsFine dingingHigh end restaurantSpecial day, Special dinnerOccasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.Influencer welcomeCatering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.

3. Wusong Road

4.6

Exceptional(552)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cambridge

Booked 67 times today

Wusong Road is Boston's premier Tiki Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Hidden away on 112 Mt. Auburn street in Harvard Square, Wusong Road is located within the beautifully restored 100 year old historic Conductor’s Building and is your tropical escape from the bustling city streets outside. Famous for our hand-made baos, the best crab Rangoon you've ever had and the best Mai Tai in Boston.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

4. Gran Gusto

4.6

Exceptional(1243)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 17 times today

After 8:30 pm the restaurant prefers to take reservations by contacting the restaurant. At Gran Gusto, we pride ourselves on the best quality for a great price.We are a completely in-house production, starting with fresh, basic ingredients in order to create homemade bread to desert.Over 80% of our products come from Italy one time a week such as, olive oil, flour, truffles, specialty cheeses, bufala mozzarella for the Neapolitan-style pizza, ice cream and etc.

5. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(556)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Assembly Row

4.4

Awesome(1751)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 108 times today

Welcome to Earls Assembly Row, located in the heart of Assembly Row in Sommerville. Join us on our vibrant patio where you can enjoy the fresh air and our daily Happy Hour and drink features. Whether you're seeking a relaxed afternoon with friends or lively evening out, our restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for all of your memorable moments. Unwind, socialize, and elevate your dining experience with us. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

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7. Fioritaly Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(716)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Booked 28 times today

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

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8. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2424)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

9. La Royal

4.7

Exceptional(42)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

10. Dali

4.8

Exceptional(1556)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Cambridge

Booked 44 times today

Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

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Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The meal was superb, from beginning to end. Best dining out experience in a very long time. I was with a party of 4 to celebrate a birthday. We all had different pasta dishes and each one was terrific. Appetizers and desserts were great too. Excellent service and comfortable ambience and noise level. I look forward to the next time. 👍❣️
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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Nancy
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous. Delicious. Wonderful. Will return very soon.
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Umami OmakasePrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Cambridge
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4.9
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Vanderbilt
Nashville •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We sat at the bar—beautiful ambiance. Great drink offerings and the Bao was both cute AND delicious. Reasonably priced glassware available to buy, which is fun for collectors
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Asian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Stacey
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A gem of delicious food, with outstanding professional service and warm hospitality. This ristorante never disappoints.
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Gran GustoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Larry
New York City •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great place, great intersting pizza. Love going there, but make a reservation or you might not get in!
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.6

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198 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

2. Umami Omakase

3. Wusong Road

4. Gran Gusto

5. SOURCE Restaurant

6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Assembly Row

7. Fioritaly Trattoria

8. Toscano Harvard Square

9. La Royal

10. Dali

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