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1. Alden and Harlow
4.6
Exceptional(4899)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 121 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.
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2. The Florentine Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(648)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 39 times today
The Florentine Café is an Italian lunch and dinner café, with a full bar, draft beers, and a great wine selection. Stop by with a friend for drinks and a meal or come to lunch with business colleagues. We now offer outdoor seating, as well as, indoor seating with a great view. When the floor-to-ceiling windows open, they let in a nice breeze, allowing the fresh air to circulate, adding to a beautiful dining experience, in, or out. We also have a separate dining area downstairs that seats up to 50 guests It's perfect for any private event, rehearsal dinner, or business function. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and enjoy a meal with fine company. Join us, start with complimentary, home-made Focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil, and you must try our signature dish, Ravioli di Aragosta. Other best dishes include, the Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pollo al Limone, and a new favourite, the Salmone D'estate.
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3. Quattro
4.6
Exceptional(1402)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 26 times today
Quattro Ristorante, Grille & Pizzeria, is restaurateur Frank DePasquale’s forth restaurant in the North End, hence the name which means 4 in Italian. Quattro is also located on the 4 major corners of the North End, Boston’s Famous Italian Neighborhood. Inspired by Italy’s passion for high quality foods prepared with fresh ingredients, Quattro brings delicious foods from simple locally grown ingredients. Frank DePasquale does something few restaurateurs have every tried, melding a full service restaurant that serves wine, beer and cordials with a kitchen equipped with a rotisserie, a char broiler and an authentic Neapolitan brick style pizza oven. Quality has been the only focus and the essential ingredient at Quattro, from the ingredients to the preparation of the food to the service. Quattro’s unique menu appeals to a wide variety of people by touching on all categories, fresh meats, seafood, pork and poultry prepared right in front of your eyes on our custom built rotisserie.
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4. Russell House Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(2830)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 69 times today
A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-star American wines, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.
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5. SOURCE Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(596)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 37 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. West End Johnnie's
4.7
Exceptional(748)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Faneuil Hall
Booked 13 times today
Johnnie's is a collection of memories for all. Personally autographed pictures and genuine memorabilia of your favorite movie stars, politicians, athletes and musicians. Casual, upscale dining in a great location. Set on the side of the "Old West End" just blocks away from North Station, the TD Bank North Garden, historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. The decor consists of a combination of light and dark woods, copper, brass and luxurious leather with huge floor to ceiling windows that you must see to appreciate. The menu consists of contemporary American classics with various, multi-ethnic influences. We open at 4pm every Tuesday through Saturday for dinner,as well as our famous Reggae brunch from 11am to 3pm on Sundays. We are also open Mondays with Garden events and we do open early for afternoon games and concerts. For reservations of groups larger than 6, please call to check for availability.
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7. Waterline – Boston Marriott Long Wharf
3.8
Excellent(287)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Faneuil Hall
Set inside the hotel, Waterline tempts patrons with New England favorites that feature locally sourced ingredients, featuring our award winning New England Clam Chowder alongside a superb drink menu. This waterfront restaurant also showcases breathtaking Long Wharf views from its perch overlooking Boston.
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8. Fin Point
4.5
Awesome(1117)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 24 times today
Fin Point Oyster Bar and Grille features a full Raw Bar and renditions of New England classics that are both sophisticated and approachable. The elegant dining room and dynamic bar scene compliment the inviting atmosphere. An instant classic nestled into historic downtown Boston, perfect for power lunches, afterwork drinks, celebrations and private events.Weekend $1 Oyster Special Thursday - Saturday from 2PM-5PM!
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9. Grafton Street Pub & Grill
4.6
Exceptional(1296)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 27 times today
*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers FREE validated parking daily and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street.
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10. Cafe Amaro
4.5
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 14 times today
At Cafe Amaro we specialize in making Italian brick-oven pizza in Boston's North End. Be seated outdoors, or in our intimate, relaxed indoor dining room, with tall open windows facing Hanover St. Start off with select cocktails, beer, or fine wine. Enjoy a few small plates with friends while choosing the perfect pizza for you! Finish your stay with an amaro, limoncello, or North Ends favorite, an Espresso Martini, made with home-made cold brew espresso. We're looking forward to having you!

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  • Chris
    Greater Boston •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Was a big fan of this retuarant group's Temple Bar which closed much to my disappointment a while back making a visit to Russell House very much anticipated. This restarant didnt disapoint. I arrived early and enjoyed a few drinks at the bar. The bar had an exccellent selection of cocktails, craft beers and high end liquors not found everywhere (Pappy Van Winckle). The bar is upstairs and once we finished and hit our reservation time slot we went downstairs for dinner. The menu was creative, the portions modest and the food very good. We had a few appetizers then our main course. The staff was attentive and the atmosphere was vibrant but not excessively loud. I very much enjoyed the experience and look forward to a return.
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    Russell House TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • Jessica
    Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Daniel and his team have the best pizza in town. Our family loves Source - this visit was to celebrate my husband's birthday - and the meal did not disappoint. There are always fresh ingredients, attentive service, and leave room for the fresh baked cookies for dessert. Thanks Source team for making us feel so welcome every time.
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    SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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    4.5
  • PeteVIP
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great pre-game spot. Service is fast and the food is always fresh and piping hot.
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    The Florentine CafePrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.8
  • Nancy
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Alden & Harlow has remained consistent with beautiful presentation and delicious offerings. Always a pleasure to return with the expectation of quality. Attentive friendly staff.
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    Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • MirandaVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food was good however service was very slow and minimal. Did wait over an hour for our food and drinks. But worth the wait for food
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    QuattroPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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    4.6

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