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Urban Hearth

Restaurant Fine dining restaurant New us american restaurant

One of the Top rated New us american restaurants in Cambridge


Address

2263 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Website

www.urbanhearth.net

Contact

(617) 682-7295

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (272 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Patriots' Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Khaota O. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my husband out for his birthday dinner here. The foods were super delicious. At first I thought the portions were small, but once you start eating, it turned out to be a lot. Loved the presentation. Romantic environment. I like it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne F. 4 years ago on Google
    What a lucky find! This place has it all- comfortable atmosphere, friendly service, and most importantly, impeccable food. It was inventive and fun, yet comforting. Each dish was paced correctly, and was complementary to the next. There were new and fun flavors that got you excited for the next bite. Good selection of new and funky (yet delicious) cocktails. Wine pairing was spot on! You definitely get what you pay for here, a good trip to make. Reservations recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X “hungrytommy” X. 10 months ago on Google
    Last night, I finally tried Urban Hearth. It has been on my list of places to get to for a while, but it wasn't a place I wanted to try with my five-year-old, so I had to wait. The restaurant is tiny, 24 seats in total, with a little kitchen in the dining room. There are some additional seats outside too in good weather. Our reservation was for 7:00 and it seemed like just about everyone sat down at the same time. All the empty tables and even some seats outside filled up at once, making for a slightly frantic start to the meal. I ordered a very nice Summer Boulevardier with bourbon, strawberry infused campari, and vermouth. I also got a bottle of French Chablis. It was Bastille Day after all! The style is farm-to-table with shared plates, perfect for date night. We opted for five small plates, skipping over the larger ones. First to arrive were the Crispy Harissa Duck Wings which were falling off the bone like slow cooked ribs. They were intensely seasoned and served with addictive bread and butter pickles. I would have bought a jar to take home if offered one. Next came the scallops, which were so beautiful. They were garnished with a bacon agrodolce and bbq snow peas. Next came my favorite dish of the evening, Smoked Bluefish Pâté served with grilled focaccia. This dish is worth the visit alone. I'm not one to sit out on Mass Ave, but I think I might go back and sit outside and just have the pâté and a glass of wine for dinner one night. The last two dishes came roughly at the same time. First to arrive was an off menu special of squash blossoms stuffed with rice and goat cheese served over a fennel salad. One bite into it I was in heaven. The rich goat cheese and the fried blossom balanced with the acidic salad was perfect. A moment later the quail arrived. It was semi-boneless and halved, decadent with a bright green tomato sauce. Quail is one of my favorite meats and the preparation was outstanding. There is a lot to like about Urban Hearth. The space is charming and the service is friendly. But the real reason to go is the food. Every dish was exceptional. Although the pâté was my favorite, I adored the squash blossoms almost as much. It still isn't the place I want to bring my kid, but hopefully we will find a way to get back. Maybe he can sit outside with me while I eat pâté.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Huy Le A. 5 months ago on Google
    Good food, nice drinks, and such a great atmosphere, the service was really good too. I specifically love the vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ina L. 1 year ago on Google
    Farm-to-table new American cuisine served in a cozy, living room-like ambiance. The menu was nicely curated with seasonal ingredients (esp. lovely vegetables and greens) and beautifully executed in the open kitchen. The dishes are rich in flavors but not overly complicated. Enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the fiddlehead cavatelli. Tasting menu is available at chef’s table with reservation. Also great selection of wine and seasonal cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine P. 4 months ago on Google
    We opted for the tasting menu with seats at the bar and it was an unforgettable meal and experience. Seeing the chefs prepare the food was a great treat and Chef Erin explained each dish as it was presented to us. Every dish was creative, unique, balanced, and delicious! I love that they used locally sourced ingredients. The cocktails were also great.

  • 5/5 Candace K. 11 months ago on Google
    We sat at the chef’s counter and did the tasting menu as well as the wine pairing. It was such a fantastic and delicious experience! The flavors were outstanding and the wine pairings were excellent. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Mariam Y. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a first time for us sitting at a chef’s counter and watching all the liveliness of the kitchen! The service was impeccable, staff friendly, and delicious and varied tasting menu in an intimate setting. It was particularly cool watching the chefs plate the meals. Thank you to everyone for making our celebration so special and one to remember!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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