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1. Olé
4.0
Excellent(993)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Cambridge
Booked 1 time today
We are very excited to present Olé's renovated space and updated bar menus to the neighborhood. Olé has been in Inman Sq for 15 years, bringing traditional as well as innovative Mexican cuisine to Cambridge. Our 6 seat bar served us well over the years, but we always wanted a little more. Now we have it!Please join us in our new space name with new cocktails, wines and new bar dishes.More about the Restaurant: In eclectic Inman Sq. lies a distinctive restaurant - Olé, where Chef David Tapia creates authentic Mexican delicacies from Veracruz, Oaxaca, amongst others. Popular for table side-award winning Guacamole it's the perfect destination for an outstanding evening.
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2. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1817)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 3 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.
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3. Terra - Eataly Boston
4.3
Awesome(3839)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay
Booked 104 times today
Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.
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4. ArtBar
4.3
Awesome(819)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 6 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.
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5. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3482)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Back Bay
Booked 104 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center
4.5
Awesome(3533)
Price: Expensive
• American • Back Bay
Booked 120 times today
Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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7. MIDA - South End
4.7
Exceptional(2793)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South End
Booked 55 times today
MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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8. South End Buttery
4.4
Awesome(2418)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South End
Booked 44 times today
South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!
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9. Bistro du Midi
4.6
Exceptional(4610)
Price: Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 50 times today
Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.
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10. Batifol
4.5
Awesome(610)
Price: Expensive
• French • Cambridge
Booked 56 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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  • Kyleigh
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was incredible, the biscuits are a must have ! We also got the wings, brisket Mac and cheese, green salad, and the beignets. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend the heatwave for a drink if you like a little spice , very good.
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    Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • Phoebe
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I visited on Valentine’s Day and loved the cozy ambiance with beautiful plant decorations. I ordered the 3 Valentine’s specials: the beet gnocchi, beet burrata, and cod dish, along with the cooked oysters. All were delicious though I was a bit disappointed with the beet burrata, as it had a very tiny amount of cubed beets and at first believed they forgot the beets on the dish. For dessert I had the tiramisu which was fantastic!
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    Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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    4.3
  • Sasha
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful Valentine’s Day experience! We were able to dine in an igloo on the terrace. The vibes were immaculate & our server was super attentive and pleasant! The food was so good and presentation was lovely. Definitely a spot worth checking out (& they validate parking!)
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    ArtBarPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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    4.3
  • Howard
    Atlanta •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Excellent food. Comfortable pleasant atmosphere. Friendly efficient service. Totally worth the cost!
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    Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Robert
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    We had the jicama salad with steak, the jicama salad with chicken, and the tortilla soup. All excellent. Great waiter.
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    OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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