Monteverdi

4.4

33 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views

Nestled along the scenic Charles River in historic Cambridge, Monteverdi features two bars, elegant dining spaces, and a patio with sweeping views of the city. While Monteverdi brags a premiere location and picturesque backdrop the real star is Chef Christian's exceptional Italian cuisine paired with expertly crafted cocktails and extensive regional wine offerings. Monteverdi combines authentic flavors with modern flair. A versatile venue to grab a casual meal, host a private dinner, or celebrate one of life’s special moments. Whether you're indulging in one of our fresh pasta dishes, enjoying the raw bar, or sipping on a bespoke cocktail, the stunning riverfront and skyline views add a touch of magic to every visit.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 806-4100
Website
https://www.monteverdirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Christian Ellis
Catering
Our catering program features exquisite Italian cuisine, perfect for corporate or social gatherings. We offer passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, coursed dinners, raw bars, wine bars, and cocktail hours. With a focus on quality and presentation, our offerings ensure a memorable culinary experience that brings the flavors of Italy to your event.
Private party facilities
The River Room features floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the room with natural light and providing unobstructed views of the city skyline. The tall ceilings add to an open feel creating the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings or exclusive events. With complete privacy, the River Room ensures an intimate and serene setting for any occasion.

Location
40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Cambridgeside Place
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
5 minute from Lechmere MBTA Green Line 10 min walk from Kendall MBTA Red Line
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Bar Only - Bar Bites menu available 4-6pm
Multiple dates available
1/2 priced apps at the bar, full menu is not available until 5pm.

Warm Marinated OlivesUS$7.00
orange zest, garlic, cumin
Whipped RicottaUS$15.00
current c'e date salad, pistachio, silan honey, grilled focaccia
Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$14.00
chili flakes, lemon basil aioli
BurrataUS$23.00
grilled peaches, pistachios, pickled red onion, prosciutto di parma, aged balsamic
Salumi BoardUS$15.00
marinated mozzarella, goat cheese stuffed peppadew, giardiniera, accompaniments
Local Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
six oysters, fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce, citrus mignonette
Tuna CrudoUS$23.00
cucumber salsa, romesco, blood orange, red onion, coriander
Maine MusselsUS$20.00
white wine, blistered tomato, garlic, chili flakes, grilled focaccia
Prime MeatballsUS$20.00
creamy polenta, pomodoro, parmesan, basil
CalamariUS$18.00
fried with fennel, cherry peppers & lemon, spicy remoulade

INSALATA

Little Gem CaesarUS$17.00
little gem lettuce, house caesar, parmesan, white anchovy, crostini
Shaved BeetsUS$23.00
baby arugula, herbed goat cheese croquette, pickled onion, capers, vincotto
Simple GreensUS$16.00
local lettuces, vine ripened tomato, sliced cucumber, red onion, sherry vinaigrette

FLATBREAD PIZZA

MargheritaUS$17.00
mozzarella di bufala, blistered tomatoes, basil
- add pepperoniUS$3.00
Sausage & RicottaUS$19.00
sweet italian sausage, rapini, tomato, ricotta, cherry pepper
MushroomUS$18.00
local mushrooms, roasted garlic, taleggio, aged balsamic

PASTA

Rigatoni BologneseUS$30.00
homemade with beef, veal and pork, parmesan
Linguine VongoleUS$36.00
cape cod "gem" clams, white wine, lemon, garlic, chili flakes
GnocchiUS$27.00
sundried tomato pesto, baby kale, spinach, ricotta salata, spiced marcona almonds
BucatiniUS$35.00
shrimp, pancetta, roasted cherry tomato, pecorino, lemon zest

SECONDI

Roasted Organic ChickenUS$32.00
roasted cipollini, confit fingerling potato, chicken demi-glace
Bone-In Pork MilaneseUS$30.00
beeler pork, blood orange mostarda, marinated mushroom, shaved fennel, baby arugula, parmesan
Pan Roasted SalmonUS$36.00
corn, fava bean, fennel & red bell pepper succotash, favetta, pistachio
Truffle PolentaUS$26.00
roasted wild mushrooms, fava beans, cauliflower, pearl onions, baby carrots, fennel, parmesan
Filet Mignon 8 ozUS$49.00
herb roasted vegetables, garlic basil piston, aged balsamic demi-glace, crispy shallots
Grilled Whole BranzinoUS$48.00
salmoriglio, fennel, lemon

CONTORNO

Creamy PolentaUS$9.00
Confit Fingerling PotatoUS$9.00
Parmesan Garlic French FriesUS$12.00
Roasted Baby CarrotsUS$6.00
Roasted CauliflowerUS$7.00
Grilled Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Monteverdi offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing views" of the Charles River and a "beautiful" ambiance. The food is praised for its quality, with standout dishes like mushroom pizza and gnocchi. Despite occasional service hiccups, many diners appreciate the attentive staff and "excellent service," making it a memorable visit.

33 Reviews

C
Christian
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Emily was a fantastic server, she was on point and amazing. We started our meal with Ceasar salads… superb, properly dressed with yummy crispy croutons. The mushroom pasta was splendid and full of flavor, the pasta was cooked perfectly. A wonderful experience with a great view of the city!
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Dilhan
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Emily was great, very attentive. Kudos to her. The food is out of this world, delicious
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george
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food needs help! Ambience felt like hospital canteen.
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Cristina
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal and had excellent service! Super accommodating for kids as well!
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Judith
Greater Boston
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Caesar salad had good flavor but had too much dressing... so it was 'goopy'....which I don't like. The calamari was ok... but a bit overdone.. and the dipping sauce was not nuanced at all... almost like straight mayo.... So not great... Bean dip app. was good in flavor... bread to dip was good, the pasta with the mushrooms... ok, but not that interesting in flavor.... Won't return.
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Alan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! The cod fritters were out of this world and the fall harvest pizza was perfect!
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Melissa
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and service!! Thank you for celebrating my friends birthday
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JOHN
Greater Boston
664 reviews
4.0
664 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
New restaurant and a welcome addition to this part of the neighborhood. Hopefully locals will visit as well as tourists and hotel groups as the food was very good both in quality and preparation.
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T
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not bad not good quality. The server was not nice to us. Maybe that’s a normal thing for the restaurants in the Boston area. Asian-friendly? I am not sure…
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Jamie
Austin
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I read all of the reviews and none of them were accurate on my experience this evening. There was a DJ that started at 7:30 pm at a volume you could not even hear a table conversation. We had the curtains drawn to hopefully kill some of the sound but it was useless. That sort of entertainment should kick off at 10. I saw a couple sit and then leave because it was so obnoxious. Service was fine. Would have had dessert but could not take the loudness anymore. The food was fine. Not anything near what the hype was all about. I am always tentative about a restaurant in a hotel and my initial gut was correct. We came for my sons 21st. Super sad we came all the way from Brooklyn to have a dinner with my son who is in college and we couldn’t even have a conversation. And the photos of the room are very deceiving. It was just not what I had expected from the reviews.
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FAQs

Monteverdi does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Monteverdi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 806-4100.

Monteverdi is rated 4.4 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cambridgeside Place
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
5 minute from Lechmere MBTA Green Line 10 min walk from Kendall MBTA Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Ellis
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.monteverdirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 806-4100
Catering
Our catering program features exquisite Italian cuisine, perfect for corporate or social gatherings. We offer passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, coursed dinners, raw bars, wine bars, and cocktail hours. With a focus on quality and presentation, our offerings ensure a memorable culinary experience that brings the flavors of Italy to your event.
Private party facilities
The River Room features floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the room with natural light and providing unobstructed views of the city skyline. The tall ceilings add to an open feel creating the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings or exclusive events. With complete privacy, the River Room ensures an intimate and serene setting for any occasion.

Monteverdi

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Bar Only - Bar Bites menu available 4-6pm

ANTIPASTI

Warm Marinated OlivesUS$7.00

Whipped RicottaUS$15.00

Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$14.00

BurrataUS$23.00

Salumi BoardUS$15.00

Local Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

Tuna CrudoUS$23.00

Maine MusselsUS$20.00

Prime MeatballsUS$20.00

CalamariUS$18.00

INSALATA

Little Gem CaesarUS$17.00

Shaved BeetsUS$23.00

Simple GreensUS$16.00

FLATBREAD PIZZA

MargheritaUS$17.00

Sausage & RicottaUS$19.00

MushroomUS$18.00

PASTA

Rigatoni BologneseUS$30.00

Linguine VongoleUS$36.00

GnocchiUS$27.00

BucatiniUS$35.00

SECONDI

Roasted Organic ChickenUS$32.00

Bone-In Pork MilaneseUS$30.00

Pan Roasted SalmonUS$36.00

Truffle PolentaUS$26.00

Filet Mignon 8 ozUS$49.00

Grilled Whole BranzinoUS$48.00

CONTORNO

Creamy PolentaUS$9.00

Confit Fingerling PotatoUS$9.00

Parmesan Garlic French FriesUS$12.00

Roasted Baby CarrotsUS$6.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$7.00

Grilled Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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