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Moeca, Cambridge, MA

Moeca

4.7
4.7
551 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-0040
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moeca offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding seafood offerings" and an "extraordinarily inventive menu." The service is attentive and friendly, enhancing the intimate and stylish atmosphere. Diners rave about the "creative and delicious" small plates, cocktails, and desserts, making it a top choice for food enthusiasts.

551 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was thoughtful and attentive without being intrusive, and the wine recommendation was spot on. We ordered oysters—I like them briny and bare—but the cucumber foam on these sweet things was revelatory, very good. We shared the tart, which was fine, but the layers could have been more distinct or more flavorful or something. Squid was great with the two textures. And we shared the fish head, which was fun and delicious. Great sauce with it.

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  2. Jon

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moeca is a bit expensive but well worth the cost. Everything we had was unique and delicious.

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  3. Lyndsey

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent and creative food. Great options for gluten free as well

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  4. Aimee

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive, delicious dishes perfectly executed. Beautiful location with clear attention to detail.

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  5. christine

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fresh crudo prepared creatively, nice cocktails. Unique wines. A special place.

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  6. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We never made it past the shared plates, which were more filling than what some customer reviews suggested. But more to the point, they were terrific. We quickly realized that we were going to get something different from -- and far tastier than -- what we expected with each dish we ordered. But we did manage to squeeze in dessert. My only complaint is that I wish there were salad options, as something light with an acidic dressing would have been a nice counterpoint to the rich food.

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  7. Kim

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience. Bay scallops, squid, savory tart all very good! Spaghetti with lobster too saucy and couldn't taste the lobster. Skate tasted good, but we had to de-bone it ourselves, not realizing just how many bones there were!

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  8. Joachim

    Munich

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful surprise menu choices with delightful tastes. The wine was excellent!

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  9. Mariama

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place has that subtle cool yet upscale vibe without doing too much. Nothing phony here, all the focus is on the food and how to deliver the best experience to their guests. Did I say how much we loved the food?

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  10. Olivia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was delicious and the server was very helpful and attentive. The space is beautiful and not too noisy, great for a part of four or more so you can try as many things as possible.

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Moeca is rated 4.7 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Moeca

1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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