Tilde is a nice cozy neighborhood spot! Truly a iykyk kinda spot. Their staff are always very sweet…read more& welcoming. They make pleasant conversation with customers and are always in a lovely mood. I generally love their lattes! They always do a great job making them not too sweet. If you're feeling experimental, their homemade lavender syrup is divine. Their croissants are decent but would taste much better slightly warmed. They sometimes taste as if they've been out for too long. Otherwise for the drinks & cozy vibes, I would definitely recommend them giving them a visit.

Pretty good! Cute vibes and love that they have so many events and pour over pop-ups. The two times…read moreI've gone I haven't been super impressed with the coffee or matcha or breakfast sandwich. Not bad but also not that good/special. Seems like a good spot to read a book, do some work (I haven't worked there so can't comment on the wifi situation). May give it another go and update this review if I change my mind or something on their menu wows me.

Dear Annie always caught my eye on the street, and I was finally able to make a reservation for a…read moregirls night. Such a cute and cozy wine lounge that was busy even on a Tuesday night. Their wine selection was great and the girls at the counter had great recs. Shared the fish of the day with brussel sprouts, grilled cheese, and mussels which were all pretty good with moderate portions. We were able to get 1/2 off oysters which were really big and came with a wonderful vinaigrette.

Dear Annie has a great atmosphere and an impressive selection of wines, but I don't recommend…read morecoming for the food. Last time I visited, I ordered their "Sea Dog" which they purport to be their special dish. I should have thought twice when the server told me it was "creamy," but they had a limited selection of food and I was very hungry--and, they made it seem like their signature dish! When it came, I immediately realized I had made a terrible mistake. One bite of the Sea Dog was all I could manage, as it was, in fact, very creamy, and very fishy. It was a very unpleasant eating experience, and I actually sent it back, which I almost never do. I will take some responsibility for ordering this dish, but I'm still puzzled by the whole thing. It was like creamy, fishy seafood mush enclosed in a sausage casing. The server did kindly offer to take it off our bill which I appreciated. On the bright side, the staff was very helpful and I really enjoyed the wine they recommended. I'd gladly come back for wine and the pleasant ambiance, but after the Sea Dog incident I'll probably stay away from their food for the most part.

Came in for dinner for two, got bar seating right away! The ambiance was very fun, good for any…read moreoccasion, and the service was fast/thoughtful. Dishes from best to worst: Pork Belly: absolutely would order again, very tender and delicious - one of the top pork bellies I can recall Shrimp: the shrimp was tasty, and the oil was delicious with the bread Octopus: really good, nice and crispy and not rubbery Potatoes: crispy and aioli was good, but nothing super special Cod: cod balls were fine, the other customer enjoyed them but personally not my favorite (probably more of a preference thing) Steak: Was a bit disappointed with the steak, was just strips of beef with some sauce Drinks: Sangria: we ordered one to share and the bartender split into two for us without us having to ask, was a refreshing drink Summary: 4/5 overall the food was very good with one or two semi-misses

If I was dining with a picky eater I would bring them here. Let me explain myself-- everything is…read morecooked and seasoned well, and the massive menu ensures that everyone will find something they can eat. Even if you don't end up liking the dish, the tapas size is small so you're not losing too much. And most importantly, most of the dishes I tried had garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil as the predominant flavor profile. The perfect seasoning profile for a non-adventurous eater! For the more adventurous eaters, I'd highly recommend sampling from their charcuterie and cheese selection. I enjoyed trying different combinations of cheese and meat with the bread to see which flavor profile was my favorite (also a good activity for Remy's friend from Ratatouille). As other reviewers mentioned, you can try a lot of dishes but the tables aren't that big so you have to be a little bit strategic if you want to dip the bread in the leftover sauces.

Very original and delicious food... the chef knows what they're doing. Good atmosphere, even…read morebetter food. Highly recommend the Enoki cakes & the wood ear salad... yum

AMBIANCE: nice dimly lit place, good for dates or nights out!…read more SERVICE: 10/10, our servers were lovely :) FOOD: recommend -enoki cake: texture was a standout, felt like a crispy rice cake! flavor wasn't very harmonious though, the table thought it was really salty -pork chop: was super good, melt in your mouth type fatty pork! sauce was the perfect amount of sweetness -eggplant dip: bread texture was perfect chewiness, dip was a little salty but still good not bad not great -sunchoke donuts: pretty good crispy-outside-soft-inside texture, the flavors just didn't feel harmonious at all -monkfish scallop: texture was just like scallop! not bad but nothing stood out wouldn't recommend -burrata: was bland and texture wasn't amazing -crudo: came with sliced fish with tangerine pieces, flavor wasn't harmonious/enjoyable at all for the whole table overall probably wouldn't go back :( the experience with ambiance and service was perfect, the food was a big letdown, can probably find a more enjoyable wine bar with better food and drink balance

Great selection of wines. Staff provided excellent details on wine origins and the place is super…read moreadorable for dates. However I cannot visit the establishment as a regular customer because one pour is $21 (with tax and 20% admin fee)

Great vibe. Love the look, music, staff and of course the vino. Especially like it after dark…read morewith the candles. Best to identify a couple of tasty wines to enjoy at home so you can plan your next visit. Sorry, drinking wine can be an expensive hobby.

Forage isn't necessarily a cheap spot, but I just had a great experience here and do believe it is…read moreworth the price you pay. My partner and I couldn't decide what to get from their a la carte menu so we ended up going for the four-course tasting menu instead ($85/pp), picking the omnivore and pescatarian options to see if we could try more items. We were actually a little underwhelmed at first, but the tasting menu got better and better after each course. The tasting menu started with some of their in-house pickles and ferments. We had some onion, green beans, and cucumbers, which I wished were crunchier. Each pickle had a good amount of acidity but I wouldn't have minded if the flavors were punchier. The first course of the tasting menu was a salad. Visually it just looked like a pile of lettuce, but they added a savory garlicky sauce and a sprinkle of asparagus salt that allowed the dish to feel refreshing and hearty at the same time. The radishes were crunchy, peppery, and delicious, and we were very pleased to find that many of the later courses also included raw radish. We ended up getting different dishes for the second course, one of which involved deep-fried arancini-like balls of risotto with a creamy sauce, and the other had a cold plant-based loaf served with a vibrant garlic sauce. Both dishes featured some fresh greens that balanced the carby heaviness. By the time we got to the third course, we realized that Forage makes their vegetables shine. The omnivore course came with a steak while the pescatarian course had a pan-fried fish, both of which were also available to be ordered a la carte. While we thought that the steak and fish were seasoned and prepared well, the vegetables stood out to us even more. They weren't prepared in any crazily innovative way but the chefs made the natural flavors of the vegetables shine in a way that complemented the rest of the dish very well. After the third course, we added one optional cheese course ($22/pp) that came with even more radishes. The hazelnut shortbread was super buttery and everything went well together. I was already feeling pretty full and was glad that we only got one cheese course instead of two. Finally, the fourth course had a maple semifreddo with seaweed crisps and a caramel nut sauce. This was amazing and something that I'll think about for a long time! I could really taste the maple flavor in the semifreddo, and the cold creaminess went so well with the salty, crispy seaweed and nutty, buttery caramel. The balance of textures and flavors in the dessert was excellent. Along with the tasting menu, we added one wine pairing ($60/pp). We liked some of the wines so much that we asked for more information about them and learned that some of the wines are imported in small batches. After experiencing how well vegetables are prepared here, I'd love to visit during different seasons to sample their vegetarian menu items.

Round 2! After 2 years we gave this spot another try. Many of my first comments stand, but we…read moreapproached this dining experience with a different attitude. Forage's menu is fresh, in season, locally sourced, and a little weird! But that's okay! We started with the scallops and the char spread served with a milk bun. The bun and char spread was DELICIOUS. I could eat a whole tub of it. The scallops are poached in Parmesan oil, and topped with fennel and ... black ants. Yes, actual dried, crunchy ants. It was a fun dish but it was actually the fennel that threw my palate off. For mains we were indecisive so we got 3 big plates. The cabbage Alfredo served with mushroom bacon and winter squash, the green peppercorn hanger steak served with cornbread (!) and mixed veg, and the New England seafood bake. The cabbage Alfredo was 10/10; incredible flavors and textures. The steak was of course amazing. And the seafood bake was good! We may have been hitting a food coma wall at that point, but the fish was a little underseasoned. Overall my opinion has changed. Forage is a spot you return to if you're tired of the monotony of your typical restaurant. I don't think any other spot in Greater Boston is serving scallops topped with black ants, but hey, it was fun! And once again, the staff is AMAZING. SO kind and fun and really lean into giving you the best dining experience.

Charming wine bar with an eclectic vibe. This wine bar is a great place to catch up with friends or…read moreget a pre dinner drink. There's an array of wine to choose from and all of the desserts seem delicious. We ordered the brownie which was decadent without being too sweet and perfectly paired with a dallop of ice cream. The wines also range in regions theyre from, making it fun to try different types of wines, including types you might not always find everywhere. Pair good wine and dessert with a cell phone free environment and you have the optimal formula for disconnecting and enjoying your company. This place does get busy so depending on the day and time, Id recommend snagging a reservation if you plan on sticking around for more than a glass.

I'd never actually made it inside Gâté Comme des Filles- despite trying. The first time, was when…read moremy kid moved from PDX to Cambridge and somehow it misfired because I never got the location right and because they're located within a multi-level building. The second time, I managed to land the location but they were closed. But the third time? It was the one! Now here's the twist: even though Gâté bakes most of its pastries in-house, they no longer make their Instagram-famous chocolate mousse there. Instead, it's made here at Zuzu's. So naturally... here we are. I couldn't leave my daughter out of this beauty- so after dinner nearby, we intentionally skipped dessert there and rushed here just before closing. Thank God we did. Zuzu's was actually closed to the public for a private event, but luckily they were still doing take out. A win is a win. Two chocolate mousses to go! And service was great even placing the order by phone. The chocolate mousse is just heavenly. Deeply rich with an intense chocolate flavor that was luxurious and comforting at the same time. Is it too forward to rate just on their chocolate mousse alone? Maybe? But so what- it's just great!

Cosy chic casual dining in Central Square with counter and bar seating in the front of the…read morerestaurant, and a dining area in the back. Menu is not extensive but well curated with plenty of shareable appetizers and entrees to choose from. The fried mozzarella (triangle shaped, breaded and fried with a side of red sauce), eggplant parm (served with three small strips of focaccia on the side), and crispy Brussels sprouts (just the right amount of crunch with a touch of sweetness) are absolutely delicious. We ordered two pizzas to share- the Margherita was perfect, I wanted to like the lamb sausage more but the slight bitterness from the broccoli rabe marred it a bit for me (but the airily crunchy chickpeas were a nice surprise). Their homemade strawberry sorbet and affogato were a great end to the meal. Our server was attentive and accommodating and made good recommendations. Will come again!

I'd tasted Si Cara before, but this is my first time actually having it. The sourdough crust is…read morevery good! Mushroom & Guanciale (8/10): Mushrooms were tasty and had perfect texture. Fried egg was a decent addition. Guanciale was delicious. Roasted Squash (6/10): This was one was pretty average. It was kind of missing something to bring it all together. Good place and has potential. I would visit again.

A friend and I went there Friday night to celebrate her birthday…read more The waitperson was very nice and helpful as he explained the menu items. American cuisine, a little pricey, atmosphere and drinks were great! Only bad thing is the restroom is downstairs flight of stairs or else take the elevator. Overall, excellent restaurant!

Great date night spot! I love their tasting concept where you can pick 3 items for a board. It's so…read morefun to mix and match! In terms of food, some parts of dishes tended to be quite salty and drowned out a lot of the complex ingredients they had in there, so food was just ok really. Overall 10/10 experience, 7/10 food, and I'd definitely come back! Service was also fantastic.

You don't have to be Jewish to have a fun time at Noir's pop-up Maccabee Bar for Hanukkah! The…read morecocktails are delicious and have adorable names likes the Aperol Schvitz or Latke Sour. I love the Hebrew Hammer which is like a sugary jelly doughnut in a glass. Speaking of jelly donuts, the sufganiyot (doughnuts) are really yummy this year. They also have other savory Jewish snacks, and you can play dreidel with chocolate gelt. Check out this unique pop-up for a fun delicious night out during the holiday season.

It had been a long while since I went to Noir, and I forgot how small it is on the inside. There…read moreare 6-8 tables inside with a few seats at the bar, and it's definitely a cozy spot. They have a pretty extensive menu for bar food, and the food comes out super quickly. I ordered a beet salad and a glass of wine, and both were out within 5-7 minutes. Service was also very prompt and friendly.