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35

Best restaurants in Central Square, Cambridge

restaurants within 1.5 miles of Central Square clear 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. B

    bartaco

    $$ · Taco · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,006
    1.8× median
  2. NB

    Namastay Boston

    Indian · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    553
    1× median
  3. G

    Giulia

    $$ · Italian · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    936
    1.7× median
  4. MH

    Matsunori Handroll Bar

    $ · Japanese · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    689
    1.2× median
  5. RN

    Rhythm 'n Wraps

    $$ · Vegan · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    491
    0.9× median
  6. EJ

    El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square

    $ · Mexican · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    6.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,667
    4.7× median
  7. Hidden gem
    MP

    Mike & Patty's Breakfast | Bow Market

    $ · Breakfast · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    430
    0.8× median
  8. O

    Oleana

    $ · Mediterranean · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    3.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,263
    4× median
  9. Hidden gem
    F

    FUKI-Japanese-Cuisine

    $ · Sushi · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    392
    0.7× median
  10. TN

    The Neighborhood Restaurant

    $ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,650
    2.9× median
  11. AK

    Alive & Kicking Lobsters

    $ · Seafood · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,337
    2.4× median
  12. PC

    Puritan & Company

    $ · New American · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    988
    1.8× median
  13. A

    Audubon

    $ · Bar & grill · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    843
    1.5× median
  14. TS

    The Smoke Shop BBQ - Harvard Square

    $ · Barbecue · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    806
    1.4× median
  15. LN

    Lanner Noodles&Bar

    $ · Noodle shop · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    780
    1.4× median
  16. HC

    Hen Chicken Rice

    $ · Thai · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    441
    0.8× median
  17. TH

    Tawakal Halal

    $ · African · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    7.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    405
    0.7× median
  18. TK

    The Kenmore

    $ · Bar & grill · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    370
    0.7× median
  19. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    OS

    Oliveira's Steak House

    $ · Steak house · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    6.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    4,137
    7.4× median
  20. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    BB

    Boston Burger Company - Boylston St.

    $ · American · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    5.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,515
    6.3× median
  21. ES

    Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks

    $ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,154
    3.8× median
  22. PP

    Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs

    $ · Pizza · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,976
    3.5× median
  23. TH

    The Helmand

    $ · Afghan · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,476
    2.6× median
  24. BR

    BRONWYN Restaurant

    $ · European · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,260
    2.2× median
  25. TB

    The Bebop

    $ · Irish · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    4.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,243
    2.2× median
  26. MR

    Muqueca Restaurant

    $ · Brazilian · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    6.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,182
    2.1× median
  27. D

    Deuxave

    $$$$ · French · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    866
    1.5× median
  28. CP

    Casa Portugal

    $ · Portuguese · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    779
    1.4× median
  29. BC

    Bar 'Cino Brookline

    $$ · Italian · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    687
    1.2× median
  30. AS

    All Star Pizza Bar

    $ · Pizza · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    581
    1× median
  31. OM

    Orale Mexican Grill

    $ · Mexican · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    8.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    570
    1× median
  32. ZC

    Zoe’s Chinese Restaurant

    $ · Chinese · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    555
    1× median
  33. S

    swissbakers

    $ · Bakery · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    493
    0.9× median
  34. WW

    Waku Waku Ramen Harvard Square

    $ · Restaurant · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    8.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    402
    0.7× median
  35. BS

    Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat

    $ · Hot pot · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    10.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    379
    0.7× median

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