Best Small Plates Restaurant Cambridge Near Me

Alexis Bradshaw: No hospitality whatsoever. First two items we ordered were great: calamari and blt lettuce wraps. Then it went downhill. Tostada was so hard I almost broke my tooth. Empanada was sooooo salty I chugged a glass of water. Branzino was sooo fishy. Didn’t say anything and left the food untouched. Bar staff didn’t care to inquire. And then watched kitchen employee stretch, touch their toes, grab bottom of feet and then wipe their mouth and face and continue to serve food. Yuck!

John St. Amand: Love this placeScallop ceviche is killerWontons, Street Noodles, Oysters, Burger are amazingBar and bartenders are the bestAlex and the staff ruleAlways busy because is greatGo and enjoy

Andrew Thomson: Surprisingly good. Great mezcal cocktail. Great cauliflower fried and noodles. Don’t recommend the burger. Dark and somewhat loud, but not overly so

Dan (SouthShoreTour): Delicious food offerings with happy staff and inviting ambiance. Little , Big 🥕!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Karol Wabno: Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Eric Wasson: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Aude-Marie Alem: The vibe is really nice, food is pricy for what it is, very small and taste ok.Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Jake Batty: Recommended dishes Oysters on the Half ShellMore

Daphne Doron: I ordered one of their salads take away. It was disgusting! And we are regulars and love the food here. The salad was obviously pre-made and drenched in dressing and completely soggy. I wrote twice to complain and called and nothing was done, and no one got back to me. Needless to say, this would be the last time they will be seeing us!

amora nadia: Small plates, good food. Terrible wine but good cocktails.Recommended dishes Bangkok Street Noodles, Kowloon Fried Cauliflower …More

Leanne Stilwell: The food was amazing! Highly recommend!

Sheika Babin: I had a lovely experience at the Little Donkey restaurant. It's definitely a repeat, and I highly recommend casual get-together or date night..Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Manti Istanbul Meat Ravioli, Tuna Poke …More

James Dawson: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Evanna Hines: Loved everything we had. The seat they put us in was a little tight but they did get us seated quickly. Loved the waiter and he gave good recommendations. The star of the show was actually the whipped cream that came with the cookie dough, it was interesting and had us talking about it for days later.

Jonathan Lieberman: Good food for decent prices. Lots of different fusion types of servings that are good to share amongst several people. Definitely a bar type of atmosphere, so expect higher volumes etc if you’re sensitive to it. Cocktails are interesting spins on some classics.Recommended dishes Bangkok Street Noodles, Empanada …More

Kevin George: Big fan. Really enjoyed our meal and would love to go back. Food was interesting / fun. The cauliflower was my favoriteRecommended dishes Kowloon Fried Cauliflower …More

Nicole K: The food is very overpriced for what you get in quantity and quality. Nice atmosphere, but would not go there again. I got the salmon ceviche and it was just big chunks of salmon thrown together with some herbs and jalapeños. Not worth it. The Turkish ravioli were good, but again not worth $20.Food: 3/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Fan Chen: Terrible wine , we tried two bottles but both watered down and undrinkable

Hrishikesh vimadalal: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Bangkok Street NoodlesMore

Ashley C.: Came out of work from the hospital super tired and hungry, ordered the fried chicken sandwich. Very tiny sandwich for the price and it was ice cold!!! Awful. This place doesn't care about its customers at all.

Z P: Amazing food and wonderful staff! I def will be coming again.

Berkys Rosario-Colvin: Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Grilled Octopus, Gambas Al Ajillo, PaellaMore

Julianna Pearson: Super fun place to be, the vibe is great. Food and wine tasted wonderful. Staff was so kind. Must go back soon!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Gambas Al, Olive Oil Cake Slice, Wine Flight, Patatas Bravas …More

Jess Walsh: Oh. My. Goodness. My partner and I came here for our anniversary and we had an AMAZING time! All the food was delicious, the mussels and the spinach/chickpea cazuela in particular. Service was beyond impeccable. Our server, Olivia, was attentive and lovely and so so sweet to us, as was Damien at the host stand. We already loved this place, but the way we were treated tonight sealed the Cambridge location as the favorite of favorites for tapas and good wine.

johnny smith: It was a nice slow Sunday perfect for a friend meet up and casual hangout. The tapas were quick and efficient when being brought to the bar. The croquetas were cheesy and warm and tasty 😋 same as the papayas bravasService: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Keep Coloring: I deliver foods here so I have been in their kitchen and I would eat every meal here if I could!!!

Elyssa Hannan: Great vibes, awesome wine, allergy friendly. They marked up a menu for me to show me which dishes are dairy free. I attached a photo in case that’s helpful for anyone else 😌

Gregory Robinson: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Jim Manning: Olivia was the best! Food was great.

Saurabh Gupta: Great food. The squid ink pasta was incredibleFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Patatas Bravas, Potato Tortilla, Olive Oil Cake Slice …More

Caylie Whiteside: The manager Emma is incredible! The restaurant was overflowing with people and yet it was so clear she had everything under control and was running the show efficiently. She made sure everyone was taken care of and felt extremely welcome. Our server Valentina was also so sweet and attentive. And of course the food is DELICIOUS and comes out so quick. Great place :)

Michelle Yuncosa-Chavez: This place really exceeded my expectations. The good was definitely a 12/10. But what took it over the top was the amazing staff!! Highly recommend

Adam Amin: All the dishes were great. Beef empanadas were 10/10,Rating:8.8/10Recommended dishes Grilled Octopus, Spinach and Chickpeas, Patatas Bravas …More

Josh Denault: Our first visit to this spot, and we enjoyed ourselves! The food was very good, drinks were solid, and service was friendly.One thing that can be hard to find in the Boston area, and specifically in Cambridge, is value. There are plenty of very good places to eat, but many leave me wondering if I've gotten value for my dollar. Barcelona Wine Bar didn't leave me feeling that way. We shared 6 small plates, and two drinks each, and were able to get out feeling full, satisfied in terms of experience, and for about $110 before tipping.I can't remember everything we had, but I think the highlights included the brussels, the ham and cheese croquets, and the hummus were all very good. Wasn't a huge fan of the empanadas, but I think that's truly the only thing I wasn't thrilled with.We'll definitely be back.

Emilio Latorre: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Potato TortillaMore

Ben Chiu: Good enough bar but don’t seem to understand what a reservation is

Bl ake: Some of the food tasted like it came out of a microwave… other dishes were good. Still prefer the Brookline location because their service is more consistent.

Lexi H: Great cocktails

C: The service was good but they charge $5 for a can of Coca-Cola??????

Georgia Christakis: The service here is so good! We loved the drinks and had a great time sitting at the bar.Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Marcos Antonio Valdespino Díaz: Solo fui por unos tragos y la verdad están muy acorde con lugar, elegantes y deliciosos. El precio no es barato, pero el ambiente y el lugar lo valen.

Martiña González: Longfellow is this gorgeous bar & restaurant located in the center of Cambridge, Boston. Its located in historical building that dates back to 130 years. The drinks and the food are very exquisite and creatively made. The prices are good!

Fr: Great manager and staff. Quality drinks and environment

D. Rashel: Do not get the nachos - they are two small wontons!

Greg Hsu: A standout choice for cocktail lovers in Cambridge. The upstairs and bar-centric sister of Alden and Harlow, Longfellow Bar has two floors of seating (the upstairs is especially beautiful, and even has a small patio for standing), tasty small plates (if pricey, but consistent for the restaurant group), and a serious cocktail program.Their featured drinks change seasonally and are creative and beguiling, rewarding the cocktail nerd but also pleasing the more common drinker.They typically have a cocktail on tap, and seem to always have a clever mezcal drink or two. They also have a section of bartender favorites that are less “out there” but still sport an in-house take. They typically also have some non-alc cocktails. Be warned, the beer is ALL cans here, and pricier than it needs to be.For food, I often get the burger or fries to share - it’s all good if a little expensive as I said, but I mainly come here for cocktails.

Brendan Downey: Meh. Drinks are ok. The place was stiff, could feel the tension in the staff and the crowd. They are trying too hard with the cutesy “refactored” apps. The crab Rangoon nachos were just bad and they found a way to ruin pigs in blankets. Burgers were just ok. Everything was over seasoned. Very pricey for what I got. You can do much better in that area for the same money.

Cooper Bohley: Wonderful drinks in a very hip setting! Our bartender, Shivani, was absolutely incredible. She concocted drinks that blew me away, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone that visits Cambridge!

Calina Copos: Are you a woman in Boston looking for a cozy and chill place to get a drink after work? This place is 10/10. The all women bartenders here are happy to make you a drink of your choice. Food is delicious too!

Dvora Toren: Really unhappy with the experience. Shishito peppers were great but drinks were bad, home fries were actually greasy potato chips. We ordered a cookie to go that the waiter told us a cookie that he told us was pumpkin oatmeal and it was not (also was very dry). Also they charged us for extra bread without telling us there would be a charge. All would be fine if this wasn’t such an expensive place. Disappointing experience. Would really not recommend. Longfellow - Get your staff and food in shape, or charge less (than like $16 for an appetizer).

Jaye Aster Broder: Nice spot for a drink and appetizers. There are stairs to enter. The beers and ciders are all in cans. The Longfellow bar has two floors.

Natalya Sergeeva: Very unique cocktails and presentation of foodFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Nick Felker: I visited this Harvard bar while in the area. They don't do draft beer but they had a few good choices in cans. I also made sure to get an Old Fashioned. The place is kinda small but has a rustic atmosphere.

Cameron McCrae (Dalthorn): Fantastic cocktails. Didn't go for food, but next time I might.

N. A: Welcome to one of the coolest cocktail bars in cambridge or I should say Massachusetts??!!!? The entire place is not too huge but rather cozy with a really cool flair. They have a little roof top ting which is insanely amazing. And what do you do on the rooftop, you might ask yourself? No problemo, they have INSANE cocktails! They taste primo classico and the ecstatic of them is very nice as well.If it weren't for the food.... the food is not that great unfortunately. The menu is perfect in size and you certainly find a good snack but don't be surprised if it is dripping in grease or acts as if it were cooked in salt lake city (I.e. 2 salty).Come here for the drinks, get the food maybe somewhere else.

Wusong Road: Came for a drink (some days you just can’t always Tiki, but you can always drink). Great vibe and loved the big plate of Chips.

Jerel Rahul Samuel: Great selection of cocktails. Server even suggested something to a weird request but turned out being great!!

Will H: Bartenders played strange game of bait-and-switch, putting on a great show of effort in making a drink which was mediocre at best. After finally making the drink, the cuter bait bartender left so I could be served by the original guy who disappeared after taking my order, and reappeared perfectly timed to "search" for my drink which had been placed the counter in my view.