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Catalyst Restaurant, Cambridge, MA

Catalyst Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1663 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Catalyst Restaurant is the culmination of Chef/Owner William Kovel’s culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants including Jardinière, Orerry and Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston Hotel. The Catalyst dining experience centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients, serious French technique and an appreciation for the details that go into our guest's experience.

Catalyst Restaurant opened in 2011 as one of the pioneer businesses in Technology Square near Kendall Square and the MIT Campus in Cambridge, MA. Since that time, an influx of start-ups and big companies that have made Catalyst a hub for business lunches, after-work gatherings and private dining. In addition to restaurant seating, Catalyst offers a full menu at the bar, along with a specialty bar menu.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 576-3000
  • Website
    http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    William Kovel
  • Catering
    events@catalystrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
  • Private party contact
    Robyn Yee & Anne Fedak: (617) 576-3004
  • Location
    300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
  • Public transit
    Red Line Kendall/MIT
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Adventures in Catalyst Land: A Candy Land Brunch

    US$48.00 - US$65.00 per person

    7 Dec 2024 only
    Kick off the holidays by taking an “Adventure in Catalyst Land”, a candy land themed two-course brunch. Adults and children alike please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for brunch, cookie decorating and children’s activities. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to No Kid Hungry.

Menu

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What 1,663 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catalyst Restaurant impresses with its "phenomenal" service, "excellent" food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "inspired" dishes and "artistic" cocktails, making it a top choice for celebrations and meetings. With "delicious" seasonal menus and private event spaces, Catalyst offers a memorable dining experience that keeps patrons returning.

1,663 Reviews

  1. Teresa

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s pricy but everything is delicious. The service wonderful and on the quieter side, for my elderly aunt.

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  2. Thomas

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was blend, no flavor like before. Disappointed.

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  3. Peggy

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took a long time for a waitress to come very to order drinks and even a longer time to get the drinks. The app came first.

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  4. Krissy

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were exceptional! We had the ceviche, the cod and the bacon wrapped pork. We could probably live on the ceviche alone, it was THAT good. Pork and cod were both excellent. Service was great, and it’s nice and quiet on the weekends in Technology Square. Truly a wonderful meal and we are looking forward to going back.

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  5. Jodie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The just was really patient with us as we finished our cocktails before dinner, and we had a wonderful evening celebrating my friend’s birthday. The bubble bar tapas were delicious, and the main courses were even more so! Lovely wait staff, delicious food, a memorable evening! Thank you!

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  6. Shira

    Philadelphia

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I was hesitant to try this restaurant after walking by it for a year as it looked corporate and expensive. But the food pictures looked good online so we gave it a try and had a great experience. It is a cavernous space that’s my only complaint but we sat at the bar which was very comfortable. There were several large loud parties but we had no trouble conversing together and with the knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Alan was terrific. The food way exceeded my expectations for such a large restaurant and the ability to order a small portion of pasta added to the value. The wine was delicious, the salad perfectly dressed and both our pastas were flavorful without being overly sauced. The house made fig ice cream was very good. Free bread would have been nice. I will look forward to trying more on the menu.

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  7. sarah

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the experience was okay. I liked the ambiance of the room. The food however was just okay. We had tempura squash rings that didn’t really taste like Japanese tempura. The foccacia lacked the buttery, crispy crust. My duck salad was a healthy portion and mostly good, but the duck tasted strange to me, almost fishy, so I pushed it aside. The salmon and black coconut rice dish my daughter ordered had promise, but I thought the preparation was too rich and the sauce cloying. My husband’s burger was pretty good (although he thought it lacked flavor) but the fries were nothing special; not soggy, but also not very crispy. The server was professional and perfectly adequate. Overall, it was a meh experience. I wouldn’t recommend it.

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  8. Christy

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such an outstanding restaurant! I always recommend it to friends in the area. Friendly staff, gorgeous decor, and absolutely delicious food with seasonal menus. Good choices for a variety of diets and the cocktails and desserts are incredible. Save room! They also have private event spaces which is pretty hard to find in Boston so it’s a great option for meetings or rehearsal dinners or weddings.

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  9. Libby

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. The food is simply inspired, and the cocktails are works of art. I've been here for intimate dinners with friends and celebrations and it is always a wonderful experience. Highly recommend if you have never been!

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  10. Gordon

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive, friendly, informed service. Excellent food.

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FAQs

Catalyst Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 576-3000.

Catalyst Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1663 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Catalyst Restaurant

300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We validate parking at Technology Square Garage (800 Technology Square)
  • Public transit
    Red Line Kendall/MIT
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Kovel
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 576-3000
  • Catering
    events@catalystrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful custom weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, & post nuptial brunches, corporate dinners and holiday parties. Seamless planning, award winning modern American cuisine & flawless execution
  • Private party contact
    Robyn Yee & Anne Fedak: (617) 576-3004
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