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Dante

40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA | Map it  

02142 42.363200 -71.083501

(617) 497-4200 | View Website

  • Hours

    Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-10:00 PM Friday-Saturday, 5:30-11:00 PM Sunday, 5:00-9:00 PM Bar: 2:30 PM - close (Monday-Sunday)
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4.5

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4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

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Stylish restaurant serves creative Italian fare on one of city's largest riverfront patios.

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Neighborhoods:
East Cambridge

Review Highlights

ambiance
92%
“We all agreed the atmosphere was perfect.”
dessert
100%
“the dessert menu was particularly interesting and it was hard to choose.”
drinks
77%
“The wine list is extensive and has a variety of excellent wines over a wide range of prices.”
food quality
94%
“the salad was simple with young arugula and the most divine parmigiano reggiano chease.”
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menu variety
77%
“the dessert menu was particularly interesting and it was hard to choose.”
overall
100%
“This place is my new favorite restaurant and bar in Boston.”
return potential
100%
“our waiter was great and was up to the challenge of us grilling him on the food and we will return definitely for the tasting menu next time.”
service
71%
“Delicious food and excellent service”
value
83%
“the portions were perfect and Dante respected the classic guittara adding his special touch like the crab and guanciale which i had never seen before (cut of pork).”
wait time
0%
“The service is a bit slow and careless, but since it was Sat evening, I give them a break on that.” View Less

Reviews for Dante

ctddamm

Member since Jan, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 1 year ago
5.0
January 18, 2011

Ever changing menu. dante's. If you haven't run into Chef Dante around town yet you haven't been looking. The man inspires the same personallity in his menu as he does hosting a 7 deadly sins NYE Blow Out! I've been visiting the restaurant since August, it seems the cocktails are always changing, keeping me comming back.

The menu changes seasonally though often features nightly additions. Catch a White Alban truffle dish if your lucky.

Best way to experience Dante is with a Pre-fixe tasting. Extra special when Chef is in the house.

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loftladycheryl

Member since Nov, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
October 03, 2009

Great food!. Fantastic food, well-prepared. I went for restaurant week, and everything was delicious! Good location.

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laupic

Member since Mar, 2006 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 6 years ago
5.0
May 18, 2009

Great experience. 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!

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Eric Grossman

Member since Aug, 2003 View Profile
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Joined 9 years ago
August 01, 2008

Stylish hotel restaurant serves creative fare (andouille sausage corn dogs, homemade "potato stix") on one of city's largest riverfront patios.. 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.

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wonderwallofsound

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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
May 27, 2008

Great food, amazing patio. 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!

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