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Little Donkey, Cambridge, MA

Little Donkey

4.7
4.7
2135 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Norfolk Street
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,135 people are saying

Little Donkey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Donkey offers a vibrant atmosphere with "phenomenal food" and an eclectic menu filled with diverse flavors. The "service was exemplary," providing attentive care to guests. Popular dishes like empanadas, tuna tostadas, and BLT wraps stand out, while cocktails are "expertly made." A great spot for adventurous palates in Cambridge!
2,135 Reviews
  1. Ted VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our third time to Little Donkey in the last 3 months. Each time has been better than the last. I don’t think I’ve had a bad bite at Little Donkey. Example - tonight we shared a glazed cauliflower dish that was amazing. I don’t even like cauliflower! But we emptied the dish! We have to give a round of applause to Sienna, our server. She does an amazing job! Personable, knowledgeable, outgoing, always smiling. We wish we found servers like her whenever we go out. Thank you Sienna! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  2. Martha

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great restaurant! The food was terrific — perfect portions on the sharing plates — and our server Melissa was super professional, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The ambience was good — the noise level was much lower than I anticipated when I walked in. I’ll definitely be going back.

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  3. Zach

    Greater Boston262 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another enjoyable meal with a fantastic menu, excellent service, and a great atmosphere.

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  4. Ken

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 Food/Service/Vibe all fire. Def try the empanadas and papusas

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun Friday night drink spot! Drinks are expertly made and are well balanced and delicious. Food selection is superb with a wide variety of different flavors presented in a tapas style that all seem to compliment one another. I recommend bells and whistles for a cocktail and the tuna tostada, empanada or crab “Mac and cheese” for food selections. Will definitely be back!

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  6. Maeve VIP

    Baltimore26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love everything about this place. The food is phenomenal, the staff are awesome, food comes out pretty quickly (it’s tapas-style), the cocktails are often updated and always delicious. They are very attentive to food allergies with 60-70% of the items on the menu gluten free, no cross-contamination. I’ve never had a gluten reaction after eating there and that’s a big deal. If you can get a reservation - go!

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  7. SusanW

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good We shared 3 plates which we found to be quite filling. I recommend the octopus, very tasty. The only issues we found were that our waiter was not attentive at all ( he seemed to just want to rush us to order and to get us out so not as relaxing as we hoped) and when looking over our bill there was a charge to “tip” the kitchen staff. When I asked about it I was told that even though they make more than the minimum wage at this restaurant, they include it in every bill so you are tipping your waiter on top of that too. She said that she would remove it as I didn’t think it was right to add it on.

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  8. zaven

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place for dinner and drinks! Great atmosphere and vibe

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  9. Connor

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceviche fresh, the empanadas spicy & the wings crispy! Can’t wait to return for more of everything!

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  10. Zach

    Greater Boston262 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal with fantastic service. Little Donkey never disappoints us, and keeps us coming back for more with its amazing menu and energetic atmosphere.

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FAQs

Little Donkey offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Little Donkey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-1008.

Little Donkey is rated 4.7 stars by 2135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Norfolk Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Currently street/meter parking. There are also parking lots on our block that are incredibly convenient such as Green Street Parking Garage, Franklin Street Garage, Metered lots on Bishop Allen Ave in between Essex St and Norfolk St and Norfolk St and Douglass St.
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible by the RED LINE at CENTRAL SQUARE or the Number 1 BUS.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Little Donkey offers family-style options as well as a la cart, specially selected to accommodate any occasion. Our culinary and beverage teams will work with you to come up with the perfect wine, beer and artfully crafted seasonal cocktail selections to suit your needs. Please visit our website or email jai@littledonkeybos.com for more information
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