Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in West Cambridge

44 restaurants available nearby

1. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(556)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 17 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.

2. Longfellow

4.8

Exceptional(343)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 27 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. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1790)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 22 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

4. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7100)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 104 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

5. Josephine

4.6

Exceptional(322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 49 times today

Josephine is a hit with the locals for its amazing Italian food, as quoted in reviews. It's known for its wood fired pizzas and whimsical Italian dishes, all served in a lively space with a massive marble bar. Customers rave about the excellent service, the great atmosphere, and the top-notch food. A must-visit place in Greater Boston, it's described as a modern interpretation of Italian cuisine.

6. Deuxave

4.7

Exceptional(5067)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 17 times today

Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.

7. Estella

4.1

Excellent(571)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beacon Hill

Booked 50 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.

8. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2336)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 92 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

9. Serafina Seaport

4.6

Exceptional(616)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Seaport

Booked 74 times today

Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!

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10. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.6

Exceptional(6476)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Seaport

Booked 73 times today

Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Suvip
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Solo dined here — staff were very sweet and attentive. Music was wonderful.
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4.6
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Bradley
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great meal by attentive servers. The room is too dark.
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DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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cassidy
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Estella is my favorite downtown spot. Between the music the food and the staff it's always fun, I came in with my friend and we got the thai style calamari for an app so good, came out fresh and hot. My main course i got the rasta pasta with oxtail it was to die for, the pasta tasted home made and fresh the oxtail melted in my mouth 10/10. I ordered a mango mami for my cocktail, it was AMAZZINGGGG i recommend coming if you haven't been !
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4.1
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Justine
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
First time in a much anticipated Gordon Ramsay restaurant. The ambience was amazing and the Burgers were “Spot On” as Chef Ramsay would say! Will definitely return for the best burgers ever in Boston!
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Gordon Ramsay Burger - BostonPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Faneuil Hall
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4.1
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Michel
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Loved the Food, the place, the service, the environment… We are definitely coming back.
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44 restaurants available nearby

1. SOURCE Restaurant

2. Longfellow

3. Giulia Restaurant

4. Beehive

5. Josephine

6. Deuxave

7. Estella

8. Row 34 - Boston

9. Serafina Seaport

10. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

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