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Little Donkey, Cambridge, MA

Little Donkey

4.7
4.7
2098 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1008
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Norfolk Street
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Weekend with LD

    US$85.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Come spread the love with the Little Donkey family! This four course per person chef's tasting menu will sweep you off your feet. Options will include new and exciting dishes only available for this night. Surprise giveaway at the end of your meal included. $85 per person. Tax, kitchen wellness fee, and tip not included.
    Valentine's Weekend with LD photo

What 2,098 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Donkey in Cambridge offers a "unique menu" with "delicious combinations" that delight diners. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a "friendly, festive vibe." The "kindest and friendliest staff" ensure a memorable experience, while the ever-changing menu keeps visits exciting. It's an "amazing" spot for eclectic cuisine and "outstanding" service.
2,098 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very overrated. Service was terrible but bus staff were fantastic and quick. The tuna on crispy rice was ok tasting but the display of it was not appealing, the Bangkok noodles were good, the pork belly was good but it was small pieces fried could not tell it was was pork belly. The best part of the meal was the dessert pastry with eggnog ice cream. Fancy menu, good vibes but not a winner for dinner.

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  2. Melody

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, small plates were amazing! I got the burger for dinner and the presentation was 2/10 compared to all their other plates. It was quite surprising when they brought it out because it didn’t match the vibe of all the rest of their plates. My partner and I audibly laughed that that was the burger they brought out. I thought it was from the kids menu! The bun looked like they just pulled it out of a Hawaiian sweet roll bag, threw in a patty and placed it on a tray. All of their other dishes had implicit thought put into the plating of the food. But overall flavor of the burger was 7/10. Patty was thin. Small plates, oysters and drinks 10/10

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  3. Sov

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and ambiance. Fav dishes included the noodle dish and toro dish which blew my mind. Always one of our fav restaurants

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  4. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the delicious food, excellent wait staff and overall experience. Lighting is a bit too low to read the menu.

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  5. Charlotte

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Other than being a bit too noisy for comfortable dinner conversation, this establishment is a win! Delicious food and very warm and vibey ambiance.

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  6. Lisa

    Czech Republic

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a unique menu and delicious combinations - loved it - will definitely be back. Also cocktails were the bomb - we sat at the bar and our bartender was fantastic- she was so knowledgeable and helpful!!

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  7. Anthony

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner and experience at Little Donkey! We ordered a bunch of plates and everything was delish!!! Looking forward to getting back there soon. Melissa was our server and she was fantastic! Everything was a 10!

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  8. Christine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great experience! Every dish was delicious and the vibes, as always, were so fun!

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  9. Marta

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kindest and friendliest staff with the tastiest food in Cambridge, and literally the best-shucked oysters in all of Boston!!! ♥️

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  10. Matt

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and the food was exceptional. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Little Donkey offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Little Donkey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-1008.

Little Donkey is rated 4.7 stars by 2098 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Norfolk Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1008
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
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