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Little Donkey
American Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Cambridge
"I'm addicted to the Chilaquilas and spicy thai street noodles :)"(2 Tips)
"... ordering the oysters, BLT Lettuce wraps, foie gras, silver queen corn and lobster..."(2 Tips)"Matzo ramen is NO good, Manti is awesome, tuna poke is..."(2 Tips)
"Loved the burrata, tuna poke, Brussels and cauliflower"(6 Tips)
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MaxJuly 18, 2016Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.
Dan RobertsJuly 17, 2016The clam garlic bread, the tuna poke, the popovers with wagyu tartar, the burger (with an onion soup mayo sauce!), the cream corn, the chow fun, the matcha profiteroles, the cookie dough, ...
Michael AnthonyJanuary 20, 2018Worth it - Parker house rolls w pork butter/miso butter. BBQ scallops. Uni sandwich. Octopus. Ramen carbonara. Churro ice cream sandwich. Cookie dough on a beater.
Matthew SpectorAugust 6, 2016Outstanding addition to Central Square. Get the monkfish biryani and the little gems salad. Clam toast and the tuna tartare are stellar.
The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.
Sofia PapastamelosFebruary 18, 2019If you like small plates and different cuisines this is a great place for you. Always pretty crowded and food is great. Plates will sometimes rotate depending on the season.
Aaron WheelerNovember 22, 2016Excellent coffee in the AM. Love the vegetarian options. Mostly great staff, though I did have a terrible experience with one snarky and condescending waitress. An anomaly I hope!
Morgan McKeeApril 16, 2018Felt a bit hipster here but really enjoyed!! Something for everyone from sweets to savory. Lively spot with clear crowd filling in around noon. Go early (11am) and no probs.
LunnylenlenJuly 10, 2018Absolutely love this place. Had the razor clams, wagyu beef tartar with popover, caviar sandwich (a little small but expected with the price), the blowfish was AMAZING, and lobster pasta. Great vibes- Jared LeavittSeptember 4, 2016Amazing food, rushed service. You can't miss ordering the oysters, BLT Lettuce wraps, foie gras, silver queen corn and lobster fra diavlo. Ask server to slow down cadence to enjoy your meal.
Ryan NixonDecember 15, 2016Great cocktails. They have a lot of aperitif options to really prime your tastebuds. The burger with fois gras was rich and satisfying
Julia BernardJanuary 2, 2020The tuna poke and cookie dough dessert were our favorites. Also really liked the burrata and fried chicken sandwich. The cocktails and service were both great!
Lily XuAugust 5, 2016Matzo ramen is NO good, Manti is awesome, tuna poke is delicious, cucumber salad is refreshing. But overall too expensive for what we got and it's not fancy.- This place is fabulous for dinner and brunch. Inventive cocktails, an amazing pastry chef! I'm addicted to the Chilaquilas and spicy thai street noodles :)
Sarah NixonJune 4, 2017The cocktails were fantastic! Get the one in a grapefruit! It's literally in a grapefruit- Enrico ManaloOctober 12, 2018Food: Poke with gochujang, pumpkin pupusa, spicy Thai street noodles, blowfish tails, and the churro ice cream sandwichDrinks: Hive mind, buds & bumpers, the one in a grapefruit So, so good.
Georgia LuddeckeJanuary 7, 2018Everything we had was delicious, but the chow fun was definitely the standout. Will be returning to try more of the small plates and dessert!
Michal PalmonAugust 7, 2021Most dishes were amazing. The fried cauliflower, burger, thai noodles and lamb bacon lettuce wrap. The mole duck missed the mole sauce.
Cocktails and food are fantastic! Plates to share, don't pass on the manti or ode to Pablo!
JOctober 2, 2017Central square: really creative & delicious plates (lots of good ones for sharing) in a hip setting.
Nick BurkaSeptember 11, 2016Ummm... Everything. Particularly lamb BLT lettuce wraps, blistered avocado, and tuna poke. Drinks are delightful as well.
RajOctober 10, 2018Fun vibe but over air conditioned. Lots of delicious small plates. Try the hot & messy fried chicken sandwich
Geoffrey BrailsfordJanuary 14, 2017Get the Manti (Istanbul Meat Ravioli). Garlic sour cream, red pepper butter... you'll thank me later.
Laura WongOctober 18, 2016Would definitely recommend LD for drinks/apps over a meal, more tapas. Downside, no common cuisine, food style seems all over the place. But the dishes are good except the matzo ball ramen
Brendan O'NeilApril 30, 2017Get a few plates to share & the Grapefruit drink. Also the Jerk Chicken wings were *perfectly* spiced
Aysu OzgurAugust 26, 2016Don't get the matzo ramen. The octopus was amazing though. The punch was also delicious and served nicely.
David HoltzSeptember 22, 2016The food was alright - the corn was probably the best thing we had. The Mexxology was a great cocktail!
Chris McCannAugust 9, 2020Don’t order the grilled lobster, it looks like it was cooked at Chernobyl and had about three bites worth of meat in the tail. That’s $10/bite. Overall, found the food to be a little overrated.
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Little Donkey is a Tapas Restaurant and bar in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The menu is influenced by dishes around the world
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–1:00 AM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
(617) 945-1008
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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