Best Historic Restaurants in West Cambridge

66 restaurants available nearby

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1. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 31 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.

2. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 18 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

3. Club Passim

4.5

Awesome(19)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

For more than 50 years, Club Passim has been known as a premier listening room, presenting both new and established performers in a huge variety of genres ranging from folk to Celtic to jazz. The historic music venue presents more than 400 shows per year to an audience of over 30,000.Our Sunday Brunch features some of the same talent from our mainstage shows in a bright, relaxed, and casual environment.Brunch hours: 10am - 2pm. Live music will accompany brunch from 10:15am - 1:30pm.

4. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(773)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 141 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

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5. Union Oyster House

4.4

Awesome(8688)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Faneuil Hall

Booked 92 times today

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.

6. Estella

4.1

Excellent(617)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beacon Hill

Booked 27 times today

Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.

7. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(90)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 66 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

8. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 56 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

9. Mare

4.6

Exceptional(2921)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 41 times today

Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine. Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

10. 75 Chestnut

4.7

Exceptional(2388)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill

Booked 48 times today

75 Chestnut - Nestled amidst the brownstones on the charming streets of Beacon Hill. Features regional American food. Serving our neighborhood for the last 20+ years we are delighted to welcome you to our establishment. We are proud that we can serve our fresh cooked to order foods, specialty crafted drinks and cocktails. Our super friendly staff will make you want to come back again and again. we are the essential Beacon Hill restaurant a must see for residents and visitors alike. Our seafood stew and steak tips have our guests wanting to come back. We serve dinner seven nights a week and we serve brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. the stuffed French toast is something you don't want to miss. during the seasons we always feature food and drink specials and special events. some examples are sweet tooth Tuesdays, wine Wednesdays, green Thursdays, Sunday supper. our Ginger bread lunches are iconic so book soon. we will be happy to serve you .

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DanVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and absolutely beautiful! The perfect place for an amazing meal and a little romance.
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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4.8
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SarahVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service was slow but the waitstaff very congenial. The food was excellent!
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Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Todd
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and service, another positive experience at Columbus Hospitality Group restaurants. Highly recommend!
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Union Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Faneuil Hall
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4.4
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Taylor
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent cocktails, food, and service. We always enjoy our time at Longfellow before a show in Harvard Sq
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LongfellowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.7
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kathleen
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Sept 2024
Love the drag brunch. So fun. Food was great. Good service
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Club PassimPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.5

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Toscano Harvard Square

2. Longfellow

3. Club Passim

4. Prima

5. Union Oyster House

6. Estella

7. Contessa - Boston

8. Ciao Roma

9. Mare

10. 75 Chestnut

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