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1. Margeaux Supper Parlor

4.4

Awesome(86)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 21 times today

Margeaux Supper Parlor presents a novel way to experience dinner by telling stories through cuisine. Guests are encouraged to order a themed trio of dishes, larger than tapas and smaller than big plates, to better experience the menu and recreate the familial bonhomie we associate with supper at grandma’s (when you were urged to try a bite of everything!). Recommended wine pairings are served in collections to mirror the entree trios. Margeaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic port cities in the country: New Orleans and Boston. Dinner plates include: Tomato & Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs (topped with a fried Maine oyster), Lamb Lollipops with cherry reduction, Pumpkin Ravioli, Beef Wellington, Shrimp & Boursin Grits, and Maple Bourbon Steak Tips.Brunch is also served in themed collections and includes items such as: Quiche Lorraine, Fried Chicken & Sweet Corn Waffle, Eggs Benedict, and a Black Forrest Waffle.

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2. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 32 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.

3. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 24 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.

4. Beacon Hill Hotel

4.4

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• European • Beacon Hill

Booked 19 times today

At Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, savor a unique blend of European sophistication and New England warmth. Our restaurant offers a refined dining experience where classic European hospitality meets the cozy charm of New England. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, paired with an exceptional selection of wines. The intimate ambiance, attentive service, and stylish decor create a welcoming retreat that embodies both timeless elegance and local flair. Indulge in a culinary journey that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary comfort, right in the heart of historic Beacon Hill.

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5. Premiere on Broadway

3.9

Excellent(287)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 9 times today

In search of dinner and a show? The Premiere on Broadway is an exciting new restaurant and music venue located in the historic Magoun Square, Somerville. Featuring delicious cuisine, libations, beautiful artwork and fantastic live entertainment. The Premiere serves an array of Italian and American fare. At our 65-seat bar we offer delicious craft beers and an extensive classic Italian cocktail program; featuring negronis, Americanos, and Bellinis. We accept dinner reservations through OpenTable and over the phone. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended for full dinner service only. Our bar is first come first serve. Fri and Sat there is a $50 minimum per person for parties of 10 or more. After 8 p.m. I.D.s are checked at the door.For large party inquiries (private events, buyouts, holiday parties etc.) contact owner Koryn Zammuto at koryn.zammuto8@gmail.com.

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6. Nirvana: The Taste of India

5.0

Exceptional(180)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • West Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

Nirvana, an epicurean Indian restaurant in Cambridge presents traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary flair. We boast a lunch buffet, outdoor seating during the warmer months and a full-service bar with craft cocktails that flatter our flavor rich dishes. Our head chef Paramjit Singh hails from Punjab, India where the tandoor method of cooking originated. He brings over 20 years of experience to our kitchen and combines traditional cooking methods with novel ingredients to create innovative meals for our guests. As an 80-seat restaurant on historic Massachusetts Avenue, Nirvana endeavors to promote a transcendent experience through food, drink and great company.

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7. Locke Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(24)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

Located on historic Broad Canal, we're Kendall Square's neighborhood bar.Now serving lunch, dinner, and late nights. Full menu on Saturday and Sunday.

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8. The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - Lexington

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Lexington

Booked 8 times today

Our new Lexington Tea Room is a beautifully appointed and welcoming space located just off Massachusetts Ave on the corner of Muzzey and Raymond St. Enjoy teatime with friends in our bright, sun filled tea sanctuary. The larger of our two tearooms, on the weekends the Lexington location is a fun, buzzing space welcoming larger groups and parties. For a more intimate experience we recommend visiting during the week or trying our smaller Belmont location. Our tearoom is also ideal for private events 25+ guests. For advanced bookings please email us at vintageteaandcake@gmail.com.

9. 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.

10. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(773)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 147 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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SarahVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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anne
Greater Boston •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
My son took his 85-year-old mother (me) out for new year's day brunch. Enjoyable ambience, great service. The buffet was interesting, but not too fresh, as we came late: B+. Courtney, who waited on us, as well as being very kind and efficient, was lovely, and had a delightful sense of humor: A+. We would certainly go there again.
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Margeaux Supper ParlorPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.4
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Taylor
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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SusanVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
This is a charming little restaurant in a quaint hotel. The help was very hospitable and the food was good. I would love to visit again.
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Beacon Hill HotelPrice: Moderate• European• Beacon Hill
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4.4
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RachelleVIP
Greater Boston •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Karen Grenier was fantastic! The music, food, and service was wonderful. It was a fun festive evening to celebrate the holiday season. The fish entree, and pepper vodka pasta dishes were excellent. The holiday cocktails were delicious. A favorite spot for dinner and now plan to try their brunch.
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Premiere on BroadwayPrice: Moderate• Italian• Somerville
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3.9

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Margeaux Supper Parlor

2. Toscano Harvard Square

3. Longfellow

4. Beacon Hill Hotel

5. Premiere on Broadway

6. Nirvana: The Taste of India

7. Locke Bar & Restaurant

8. The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - Lexington

9. Club Passim

10. Prima

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