Alden and Harlow

4.5

4854 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.

While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!

Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Late Night Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 864-2100
Website
http://www.aldenharlow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Scelfo

Location
40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
West Cambridge
Cross street
Mt Auburn Street
Parking details
University Place Garage at 124 Mt. Auburn St offers a discounted rate with validation.
Public transit
Alden and Harlow is accessible via the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line T stop.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Grilled Rosemary Focaccia$15.00
Roasted Squash Caponata, House Cultured Butter
Chips & Onion Dip$9.00
Smoked & Fried Chicken "Nuggets"$18.00
Tarragon Aioli, Fermented Ramp Greens, Burnt Cherry Hot Sauce
Ubiquitous Kale Salad$16.00
Creamy Pistachio Dressing, Honey & Fennel
Mixed Roasted Squash $19.00
Smoked Almond Tahini, Pickled Hot Peppers, Savory Apple Streusel
Hickory Smoked Carrots$18.00
Buttermilk "Ranch" Labneh, Pickled Dilly Bean Oil, Puffed Grain-Ola
Grilled Broccoli$16.00
Butternut Squash Hummus, Bianco Sardo & Cashew
Local Burrata$19.00
Griddled Sweet Potato Bread, Citrus Marmalade, Smoked Honey Butter
Cauliflower Caesar$17.00
Garlic Crumbs, Caesar Dressing, Parmigiano & Capers
Seared Bluefin Crudo*$19.00
Pickled Apple Vinaigrette, Apple and Celery Root Miso
Steak Tartar*$21.00
Pickled Green Beans, Smoked Egg Yolk, Potato Chips
Fried Brussels Sprouts$17.00
Tallow Fried Peanuts, Fish Sauce, Herbs & Pickled Hots
Pickled Corn Pancakes$18.00
Buttermilk, Maple, Shishito
Patatas Bravas$16.00
Pumpkin Seed Romesco, Garlic Toum, Pickled Jalapeños
Basil Pasta$23.00
Carrot Bolognese, Herb Salad, Pecorino
Pan Roasted Duck Breast $26.00
Buttered Cabbage, Mushroom Chips, Roasted Grape Demi
Smoked Chicken Raviolo*$24.00
Creamy Parsnips, Sage, Brown Butter, Pumpkin
Grilled Mackerel $23.00
Celery Root, Remoulade & House Pickles
Braised Beef a la Plancha$29.00
Miso Carrot Purée, Roasted Golden Beets & Radishes, Fish Sauce Caramel
Ora King Salmon*$26.00
Farm Ratatouille, Grilled Sourdough, Bouquerones Aioli
Grilled NY Strip*
Fried Potatoes, Red Wine Butter, Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad
- 8 oz$38.00
- 14 oz$52.00
Secret Burger*$19.00
Our 8 oz House Creekstone Grind, Your Faith, House Made Roll
Crispy Pork Belly$21.00
Smoked Anson Mills Grits, Root Vegetable Mostarda
Chicken Fried Rabbit$19.00
Blue Cheese, Radish, Chili Oil
Plancha'd Japanese Yams$21.00
Sesame Peanut Crisp, Crispy Chicken Skin, Pickled Apple

Dessert

Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding$11.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Roasted Cherry Skillet$11.00
Buttered Brioche, Lime Whipped Cream
Vanilla Bean & Black Pepper Panna Cotta$11.00
Brown Sugar Crumble, Fresh Local Berries
Grilled Peach Galette$12.00
Ginger Ice Cream, Thyme Honey

What 4,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alden and Harlow offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely outstanding food" and a menu full of creative small plates perfect for sharing. The "best crab cakes of my life" and "exceptional brunch" stand out among numerous positive mentions. While the lively atmosphere adds to the charm, it can get quite loud, which may not suit everyone. The attentive staff and delectable cocktails make it a must-visit in the Boston area.

4,854 Reviews

D
Deb
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience!! Favorite place to eat at when I’m in Boston.
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Connor
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Rudest waitress I’ve ever experienced. She avoided us and put our food in wrong twice. Then she reminded us to tip her.
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Natalie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Everyone was super friendly and they were very accommodating of my food allergies and vegetarianism, even marking up a menu for me. Also offered me a free glass of champagne for my birthday!
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E. Hayes
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Great service. We were thrilled to have brunch at Alden and Harlow. Definitely beats many of the other local favorites.
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Lawrence
Greater Boston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful way to start a Sunday. The food that was ordered was excellent, well cooked, looking good on the plate, and delicious. A lovely combination of items on the main course that we ordered, that was not big but had wonderful component parts. The service was excellent. There were many other intriguing items the menu as well. Who could ask for anything more.
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Harold
Greater Boston
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Their “Chicken Ravioli” is filled with raw egg that they don’t disclose in the menu. Disgusting!!
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Molly
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely meal. The beets were especially delicious and the smoked brownie was amazing!
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Susan
Greensboro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are frequent visitors to Boston but this was our first time at Alden and Harlow. We would highly recommend this restaurant. They had a very nice selection of vegetarian plates and our waitress was helpful in telling us which entrees had "secret" non-vegetarian ingredients. We ordered the ubiquitous kale salad and honestly felt like we could have stopped there and been happy; we weren't sure it could get any better than that. The pickled corn pancakes were a real treat, served with popcorn of all things, and the combined flavors of the popcorn with maple and shishito were incredible. The restaurant was really busy but not overly noisy. We will definitely visit again.
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Lily
Richmond
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alden and Harlow is the best. Our favorite restaurant in Boston.
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Tyler
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch options that were creative and original. Beautiful decor with an ambiance ideal for dates or conversations with friends. Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Alden and Harlow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 864-2100.

Alden and Harlow is rated 4.5 stars by 4854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross street
Mt Auburn Street
Neighborhood
West Cambridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Late Night Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
University Place Garage at 124 Mt. Auburn St offers a discounted rate with validation.
Public transit
Alden and Harlow is accessible via the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line T stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Scelfo
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aldenharlow.com/
Phone number
(617) 864-2100

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Alden and Harlow

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Boston Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Ubiquitous Kale Salad

Sweet Corn Pancakes

Pickled Corn Pancakes

Main

Grilled Rosemary Focaccia$15.00

Chips & Onion Dip$9.00

Smoked & Fried Chicken "Nuggets"$18.00

Ubiquitous Kale Salad$16.00

Mixed Roasted Squash $19.00

Hickory Smoked Carrots$18.00

Grilled Broccoli$16.00

Local Burrata$19.00

Cauliflower Caesar$17.00

Seared Bluefin Crudo*$19.00

Steak Tartar*$21.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$17.00

Pickled Corn Pancakes$18.00

Patatas Bravas$16.00

Basil Pasta$23.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast $26.00

Smoked Chicken Raviolo*$24.00

Grilled Mackerel $23.00

Braised Beef a la Plancha$29.00

Ora King Salmon*$26.00

Grilled NY Strip*

Secret Burger*$19.00

Crispy Pork Belly$21.00

Chicken Fried Rabbit$19.00

Plancha'd Japanese Yams$21.00

Dessert

Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding$11.00

Roasted Cherry Skillet$11.00

Vanilla Bean & Black Pepper Panna Cotta$11.00

Grilled Peach Galette$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alden and Harlow offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alden and Harlow restaurant rated?

Is Alden and Harlow currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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