Best Authentic Restaurants in West Cambridge

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AllstonBack BayBeacon HillBrightonBrooklineBurlington

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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194 restaurants available nearby

1. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(625)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 80 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

2. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(584)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 36 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.

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square restaurant

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

4.8

Exceptional(760)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cambridge

Booked 35 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!

A photo of Toscano Harvard Square restaurant

4. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2459)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 43 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.

5. The Maharaja

4.7

Exceptional(639)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Located in a heart of Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the Top Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. The Maharaja serves an authentic Indian cuisine in a stunning setting, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking bustling Harvard Square.

6. Nine Tastes

4.7

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

Thailand is a tine exotic country in Southeast Asia. A mixture of hot spices, fresh herb, and pure heart combine to make the scintillating tastes of Thai cuisine. Each dish in our Thai restaurant is prepared uniquely for your preference, it can be intense spiciness or just a hint of hot taste. The various ingredients used will leave glorious different tastes in your mouth and a newfound partiality for the people.Come experience the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia. Savor the delicious and tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine in a fun and inviting atmosphere. From the traditional to the contemporary, our dishes will invigorate the senses and delight the soul.Take a journey to Thailand through the food of “Nine Tastes”.

7. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1817)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 3 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.

8. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1856)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 78 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

9. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 31 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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10. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6493)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 184 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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Ediliza
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Perfect place for delicious food. The service was great and the food even better.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Cambridge
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4.8
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Kyle
Central and Western MA •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I went here with my Girlfriend for valentines Day! It was such a great date spot and the service and ambiance was top notch. They gave every table a rose and chocolates on their way out to celebrate the special day. Would highly recommend this place to anyone for date night or just great Indian food!
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The MaharajaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Naz
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We liked the wusong very much yesterday. Besides, the next day was my birthday and they left a birthday present on my table. and they gave me a birthday dessert.everything was amazing i appreciated it.
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Cambridge
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4.7
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ACKfoodieVIP
Greater Boston •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We ALWAYS love it. It’s our ‘go-to’ restaurant. It’s much quieter at lunchtime
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Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Jennifer
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
Source never disappoints! From the excellent staff, to the delicious go to (but at the same time not run of the mill) cocktails and mocktails, to the always fresh and always delicious food, to the perfectly timed service, we had another great time at this restaurant. Thank you. Always worth the trip into the Square for Source.
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SOURCE RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Cambridge
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4.6

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