Stylish restaurant serves creative Italian fare on one of city's largest riverfront patios.
(617) 401-7653
40 Edwin H Land Blvd
(McGrath Highway)
Cambridge,
MA
02142
42.3632
-71.0835
Neighborhood: East Cambridge
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2:30am : Lunch
5:30pm-10:30pm: Dinner
Saturday: 5:30pm-11pm Dinner
Sunday: 11am-2pm: Inferno Brunch
5:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Royal Sonesta Hotel Garage, Valet or at the Galleria Mall
Dante
Last updated 11.24.09
What People Are Saying About Dante
The Owner
Dante
Owner
Boston's beloved star chef Dante de Magistris presents a fresh Italian cuisine at his eponymous hot spot. Enjoy food that's playful yet familiar in a warm space that evokes the serenity of the Mediterranean, featuring magnificent views of the Charles River and Boston's skyline. Serving lunch and dinner daily with the Inferno Brunch (2 courses, plus breakfast pastry for only $20) on Sunday. Dante has a little something for everyone. Whether you sample the chef's latest creation or one of his classic fresh pastas, you're sure to discover an experience you won't soon forget! Boasting distinctive…
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
Dante de Magistris, formerly of the The Sports Club/LA's blu, opened his first restaurant in the Royal Sonesta (in the former Cambridge Davio's), serving all three meals with flair. More than 200 seats are spread throughout eight different seating areas, including two lounges and a large outdoor patio that sports views of the Charles and Boston's skyline. Dante's lengthy menu consists of creative, Mediterranean-tinged dishes like escargot with truffle whipped potato spuma and andouille sausage corn dogs.
10/03/09
Great food!
by loftladycheryl at Citysearch
Fantastic food, well-prepared. I went for restaurant week, and everything was delicious! Good location.
- Pros: Go for restaurant week!
- Cons: none
05/18/09
Great experience
by laupic at Citysearch
My friends and I had a wonderful experience at Dante for my recent Birthday dinner. The manager, Seth was very accommodating and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.
I have been to Dante several times and have had a great experience every time. The food is great, the ambiance is nice and I can't wait for the patio to open.
Oh, and the gnocci are delicious!
05/27/08
Great food, amazing patio
by wonderwallofsound at Citysearch
I'm a frequent diner at "Dante". Our meals have been consistently awesome. I enjoy the ambiance and dining experience provided by "Dante". The waiters tend to be very kind and know the menu in detail. And the patio is fantastic come summer time.
3 things: 1. About the previous review: my family had brunch on Mother's day, and it was very busy at the restaurant. I understand the previous reviewer may have been unhappy with her service, but sometimes when you go to a restaurant on such a busy holiday, things can happen due to the high traffic flowing in the restaurant. To judge "Dante" just on a mothers day brunch experience is ridiculous. Try going on a weekend or weeknight to really see what's it's like. 2. They don't have a kids menu. I brought my little bro once and the servers offer choices for kids. I don't know why this past reviewer was mentioning having to ask for a kids menu, when they don't have one. 3. Their patio is "first come, first serve". You can't make reservations for it, you can only request it when you call to make a reservation, and if you show up without a reservation on a busy night, good luck, because you will be forced to wait. I learned the hard way, so just call in advance!
- Pros: ambience, patio, creativity in dishes, services, food
- Cons: pricey, portions for certain dishes dissapointing, random location
The Details on Dante
When to Go:
Sunday brunch, offered from 11am to 2pm, includes a $20 prix-fixe option. The menu is broken down into the following categories: Heaven, Purgatory and Hell.
Parking:
Plenty of free parking is available along the Cambridge Parkway, along the restaurant's patio.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Dining, Private Rooms, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
As Seen In…
Message from Dante
- Friendly Italian restaurant
- Magnificent skyline views
- Outdoor patio
Boston's beloved star chef Dante de Magistris presents a fresh Italian cuisine at his eponymous hot spot. Enjoy food that's playful yet familiar in a warm space that evokes the serenity of the Mediterranean, featuring magnificent views of the Charles River and Boston's skyline. Serving lunch and dinner daily with the Inferno Brunch (2 courses, plus breakfast pastry for only $20) on Sunday. Dante has a little something for everyone. Whether you sample the chef's latest creation or one of his classic fresh pastas, you're sure to discover an experience you won't soon forget! Boasting distinctive cocktails, an extensive wine list, seasonal patio dining, Dante is the perfect spot to refresh your mind, restore your spirit and reinvigorate your taste buds.
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Dante
40 Edwin H Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 401-7653
One Coupon Per Customer. Must Present Coupon and Mention Citysearch.
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