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Little Donkey, Cambridge, MA

Little Donkey

4.7
4.7
2129 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1008
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 "creative and delicious" menu with standout dishes like the BLT and tuna tostada. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "fun atmosphere," making each visit memorable. While some critiques mention lighting and noise, the "exceptional food" keeps patrons returning for more.

2,129 Reviews
  1. SusanW

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. zaven

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Connor

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  4. Zach

    Greater Boston261 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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  5. Martin VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still one of the best places to eat, try the steak tartare, caviar sandwich and don’t miss out on the grilled octopus. A fantastic time with one of the most fantastic people.

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  6. Kathleen

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each dish and drink was unique, creative and delicious. The manti, brussel sprouts, octopus and BLTs were crowd pleasers! Excited to come back. Staff also was very accommodating to my request of surprising my friends at dessert with bridesmaid proposal gifts.

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  7. Christian

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and creative shareable plates. They always deliver quality. Go immediately, if not sooner.

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  8. Zach

    Greater Boston261 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little Donkey continues to amaze us with new items on their menu and the best servers around. They keep us coming back.

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  9. Marisela

    Oaxaca1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and creative menu. Incredibly nice and accommodating staff.

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  10. Olivia

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality and presentation of the food were disappointing - certainly relative to sister restaurants. Particularly disappointing was the wagyu beef cheek, which was dry and served on a bed of cold rice, as well as the scallops, which were overly briny and overwhelmed by what appeared to be mayonnaise. Cocktails were good, as was the salmon crudo. Generally, however, this was unfortunately disappointing— I haven’t been in quite some time but had fond memories of Little Donkey from several years prior.

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FAQs

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

Little Donkey is rated 4.7 stars by 2129 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today

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Google Map for Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Norfolk Street
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1008
  • 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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