Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in West Cambridge

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1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

4.7

Exceptional(752)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cambridge

Booked 48 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

2. Uni

4.5

Awesome(2260)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 35 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

3. Puritan & Company

4.6

Exceptional(2210)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

4. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2760)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 46 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

5. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1670)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

6. Moeca

4.8

Exceptional(561)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

7. Shore Leave

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 24 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks? Walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Live entertainment! On Fridays Shore Leave hosts Drag Race viewings at 8p and The People's Karaoke at 10p. The surf rock band The Electric Heaters play the first Thursday of every month beginning at 8p. Entertainment varies so call for details!

8. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1422)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 49 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

9. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4583)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 43 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

10. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2093)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 54 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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Jennifer
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a great dinner at Mida for my son’s birthday. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The cocktails were perfect, the food was delicious and the entree portions were bigger than most restaurants these days. All the ingredients were fresh and every dish had a depth of flavor and texture. We ordered the mussels (delicious!!) burrata, focaccia, eggplant parm, bolognese, swordfish piccata, the salmon and the chicken. Loved the vibe of the place and the music too. They brought out a special tiramisu with a candle for my son at the end of the meal. Would definitely go back!
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MIDA - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• South End
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4.7
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Sean
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was wonderful, we did the tasting menu. The service was great, very welcoming.
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.6
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Ana
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Is always a great time at Gyu-Kaku’! Plus is one of the few restaurants for big groups ;-) we were celebrating my daughter’s 9th bday. Amazing time
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Cambridge
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Fantastic, tasty, creative, seasonal dishes, and cocktails. Wonderful staff, pleasant atmosphere, and great value for money. Our favorite place to dine in the greater Boston area.
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Season To TastePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Christie
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Amazing food! Always love taking the recommendations of the staff for what to try to always have something new and experience new fish. Definitely recommend being adventurous!
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UniPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Back Bay
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4.5

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1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

2. Uni

3. Puritan & Company

4. MIDA - South End

5. Season To Taste

6. Moeca

7. Shore Leave

8. Bar Mezzana

9. Bistro du Midi

10. Little Donkey

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