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Our beautiful Riviera Room in the main dining area - Monteverdi, Cambridge, MA

Monteverdi

4.4
4.4
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Nestled along the scenic Charles River in historic Cambridge, Monteverdi features two bars, elegant dining spaces, and a patio with sweeping views of the city. While Monteverdi brags a premiere location and picturesque backdrop the real star is Chef Christian's exceptional Italian cuisine paired with expertly crafted cocktails and extensive regional wine offerings. Monteverdi combines authentic flavors with modern flair. A versatile venue to grab a casual meal, host a private dinner, or celebrate one of life’s special moments. Whether you're indulging in one of our fresh pasta dishes, enjoying the raw bar, or sipping on a bespoke cocktail, the stunning riverfront and skyline views add a touch of magic to every visit.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christian Ellis
  • Catering
    Our catering program features exquisite Italian cuisine, perfect for corporate or social gatherings. We offer passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, coursed dinners, raw bars, wine bars, and cocktail hours. With a focus on quality and presentation, our offerings ensure a memorable culinary experience that brings the flavors of Italy to your event.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Room features floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the room with natural light and providing unobstructed views of the city skyline. The tall ceilings add to an open feel creating the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings or exclusive events. With complete privacy, the River Room ensures an intimate and serene setting for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Cambridgeside Place
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute from Lechmere MBTA Green Line 10 min walk from Kendall MBTA Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bar Only - Bar Bites menu available 4-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    1/2 priced apps at the bar, full menu is not available until 5pm.
    Bar Only - Bar Bites menu available 4-6pm Photo

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monteverdi offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing views" of the Charles River and a "beautiful" ambiance. The food is praised for its quality, with standout dishes like mushroom pizza and gnocchi. Despite occasional service hiccups, many diners appreciate the attentive staff and "excellent service," making it a memorable visit.

33 Reviews
  1. Christian

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily was a fantastic server, she was on point and amazing. We started our meal with Ceasar salads… superb, properly dressed with yummy crispy croutons. The mushroom pasta was splendid and full of flavor, the pasta was cooked perfectly. A wonderful experience with a great view of the city!

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  2. Dilhan

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Emily was great, very attentive. Kudos to her. The food is out of this world, delicious

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  3. george

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food needs help! Ambience felt like hospital canteen.

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  4. Cristina

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and had excellent service! Super accommodating for kids as well!

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  5. Judith

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Caesar salad had good flavor but had too much dressing... so it was 'goopy'....which I don't like. The calamari was ok... but a bit overdone.. and the dipping sauce was not nuanced at all... almost like straight mayo.... So not great... Bean dip app. was good in flavor... bread to dip was good, the pasta with the mushrooms... ok, but not that interesting in flavor.... Won't return.

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  6. Alan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! The cod fritters were out of this world and the fall harvest pizza was perfect!

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  7. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and service!! Thank you for celebrating my friends birthday

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  8. JOHN

    Greater Boston

    664 reviews

    4.0

    664 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    New restaurant and a welcome addition to this part of the neighborhood. Hopefully locals will visit as well as tourists and hotel groups as the food was very good both in quality and preparation.

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  9. T

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not bad not good quality. The server was not nice to us. Maybe that’s a normal thing for the restaurants in the Boston area. Asian-friendly? I am not sure…

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jamie

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I read all of the reviews and none of them were accurate on my experience this evening. There was a DJ that started at 7:30 pm at a volume you could not even hear a table conversation. We had the curtains drawn to hopefully kill some of the sound but it was useless. That sort of entertainment should kick off at 10. I saw a couple sit and then leave because it was so obnoxious. Service was fine. Would have had dessert but could not take the loudness anymore. The food was fine. Not anything near what the hype was all about. I am always tentative about a restaurant in a hotel and my initial gut was correct. We came for my sons 21st. Super sad we came all the way from Brooklyn to have a dinner with my son who is in college and we couldn’t even have a conversation. And the photos of the room are very deceiving. It was just not what I had expected from the reviews.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Monteverdi does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Monteverdi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 806-4100.

Monteverdi is rated 4.4 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monteverdi

40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cambridgeside Place
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute from Lechmere MBTA Green Line 10 min walk from Kendall MBTA Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Ellis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 806-4100
  • Catering
    Our catering program features exquisite Italian cuisine, perfect for corporate or social gatherings. We offer passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, coursed dinners, raw bars, wine bars, and cocktail hours. With a focus on quality and presentation, our offerings ensure a memorable culinary experience that brings the flavors of Italy to your event.
  • Private party facilities
    The River Room features floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the room with natural light and providing unobstructed views of the city skyline. The tall ceilings add to an open feel creating the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings or exclusive events. With complete privacy, the River Room ensures an intimate and serene setting for any occasion.
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