Alden and Harlow

Name: Alden and Harlow
Address: 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 864-2100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

4816 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 128 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

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

Dessert

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

What 4,816 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
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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4,816 Reviews

M
Michaela
Greater Boston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space and ambiance. The brunch was a bit overpriced for what it was. I got the focaccia egg sandwich and was disappointed. The fried egg was overcooked, it was way too much bread (and the focaccia was a bit stale), and the bacon was over salted. Wasn’t great and not worth the price.
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Meredith
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a wonderful dining experience at Alden and Harlow.
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Heidi
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, but it was too loud to catch up with friends from out of town.
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J
Jen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation for 3 and were so happy we did! We ordered 4 dishes to share and the highlights were the Basil Pasta and the Ora King Salmon. Highly recommend! We will be back!
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R
Richard
Greater Boston
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Coming from Portland ME to Cambridge MA for a memorial I thought we'd try Sunday brunch at Alden and Harlow before the service. I was looking forward to the "Morning Phase" mezcal and cold brew cocktail before church but the waiter said they were out of the ingredients. At noon when they opened at 10:30am?? Also, he informed us that it was tapas style with plates meant for sharing. That isn't mentioned anywhere obvious on the website, and the plates definitely weren't tapas style sharing plates. The focaccia egg sandwich was pretty poor. No wonder everyone's driving up to Portland to eat.
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sophie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
dinner was amazing. i loved the carrots, broccoli, and salmon. don't skip the basil pasta; it's actually incredible
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C
Christopher
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a truly wonderful brunch spot with excellent cocktails! I give this place a superlative review. One of my all-time favorite spots locally in the Boston area.
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K
Katherine
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious food. Every dish was unique and perfectly prepared. Fun, hip atmosphere. A little loud but not too bad. Great service.
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D
Dan
Hawaii
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Interesting mix of tapas style dishes and extensive wines by the glass. Would not recommend the grilled broccoli - tough. But beet salad and rabbit dishes were very good. Quite busy and active.
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d
david
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time here in a year. Both Sunday brunch. Love the vibe, the food and the service. Good energy and people watching. Both times the service has been best in class. And the food is creative, fresh and delicious. Looking forward to the next visit!
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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 4816 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 128 times today

Order delivery or takeout

40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross Street
Mt Auburn Street
Neighbourhood
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 FocacciaUS$15.00

Chips & Onion DipUS$9.00

Smoked & Fried Chicken "Nuggets"US$18.00

Ubiquitous Kale SaladUS$16.00

Mixed Roasted Squash US$19.00

Hickory Smoked CarrotsUS$18.00

Grilled BroccoliUS$16.00

Local BurrataUS$19.00

Cauliflower CaesarUS$17.00

Seared Bluefin Crudo*US$19.00

Steak Tartar*US$21.00

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$17.00

Pickled Corn PancakesUS$18.00

Patatas BravasUS$16.00

Basil PastaUS$23.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast US$26.00

Smoked Chicken Raviolo*US$24.00

Grilled Mackerel US$23.00

Braised Beef a la PlanchaUS$29.00

Ora King Salmon*US$26.00

Grilled NY Strip*

Secret Burger*US$19.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$21.00

Chicken Fried RabbitUS$19.00

Plancha'd Japanese YamsUS$21.00

Dessert

Smoked Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$11.00

Roasted Cherry SkilletUS$11.00

Vanilla Bean & Black Pepper Panna CottaUS$11.00

Grilled Peach GaletteUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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