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Puritan & Company, Cambridge, MA

Puritan & Company

4.6
4.6
1958 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.

Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.

Puritan Oyster Bar offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 615-6195

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Will Gilson

  • Catering

    Contact us at info@puritancambridge.com for catering events or parties at your office or home!

  • Private party facilities

    Puritan & Company’s beautiful open dining room, full bar and ample seating, make it ideal for any special event. Your guests can enjoy our old farmhouse accents and seasonal cuisine prepared by Will Gilson and our award winning culinary team.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (877) 255-2417

  • Neighbourhood

    Cambridge

  • Cross Street

    Tremont Street

  • Parking Details

    Please watch out for Cambridge-only residential parking areas. Closest public parking lot (meters) - on Windsor St. off of Cambridge St. (across from Harvard Glass) Cambridge Street parking (meters) - Free on Sundays, Holidays

  • Public Transit

    MBTA bus stops 69, 83, 91 CT2, 64, 68, 85 (ordered by distance of stop from restaurant)<br />MBTA Red Line: Central Square and 12-minute walk

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Prime Rib Sunday

    US$60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Prime Rib Sunday is our favorite night of the week! For $60pp, you will receive a 10oz prime rib steak with choice of salad, potato, vegetable, and a sundae to top it off. Full table participation is not mandatory.

Popular dishes

What 1,958 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

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  1. JRCo

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic food and service, and cute outdoor patio on the sidewalk.
  2. Ratanrosh

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal at Puritan & Company! Service was spot on and personable. Unhurried. Outdoor seating was perfect for a warm evening. Oysters, salads, fried mushrooms (highly recommended) and scallops. Could not say no for dessert — worth every morsel!
  3. MBKB

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and environment. Will be back!
  4. Amanda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We're so glad we chose Puritan & Co. for a special family dinner. Stellar service, warm vibe, downright inspired cooking, and an amazing bar. There's talent and thought behind each detail, yet they make it all seem effortless. Highly recommend.
  5. AbigailF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really wonderful experience, start to finish. It's really nice going out for a meal and truly being treated like a welcomed guest. The food was great, coffee and dessert was great, cocktails and wine were great.
  6. Emily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delightful, the service was helpful and friendly. I look forward to returning!
  7. duncananddawn

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice bartender nice wines by glass enjoyed bluefish pate/dip a bit 2 spicy 4 me, great presentation on chowder lovely ambiance would definitely come back
  8. NorburyM

    Denver

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another spectacular meal at Puritan! We came to celebrate a graduation but have been here previously for just an excellent dining experience. We shared several plates: smoked bluefish pâté, strip loin carpaccio, burrata, pork belly, garlic shrimp and fava beans, clam chowder, crab toast, and barbecue beets. Every dish was delicious. Our big favorites were the pork belly (got 2 orders!), burro, and the BBQ beets. No losers here, though. We enjoyed all the dishes. We also ordered one main - the cast iron ribeye, medium rare - and that disappeared quickly! So yummy. Casual atmosphere in the restaurant, perfect amount of attention from the server, delicious food and good location. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back!
  9. DavidR

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was incredible. I was with a diner that sent a steak back three times because it wasn’t done “medium.” If you know steak, you know that’s almost an impossible request in the restaurant, biz. But my food and the other diner’s food and the dessert were all amazing. Highly recommend the scallops and the pasta.
  10. Unl1978

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have had two delightful dinners there recently. In both cases the cocktails and food were both imaginative and very good (I recommend the cod very highly) and the service was prompt and efficient. In addition, Sara is clearly a very inviting and competent manager.
  11. RachelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our anniversary dinner here. A wonderful experience. The attention to even the smallest details was impressive. We were even served champagne complimentary for our celebration! All around a great experience and we will definitely be back.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Th food was delicious, wait staff (Zoe and Kevin) outstanding, and the ambiance vibrant and enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
  13. fussydiner14

    New England

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall a good restaurant. We had the garlic shrimp, beef carpaccio, scallops, and orchid tree w/ragu. The food was prepared well. I just wish it came piping hot. I would go back.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife there for her birthday. We’ve lived in Boston together for over 20 years and we’ve often said how lucky we are to have a great food scene. It’s been hard to find new places to dine out that we haven’t been to before. Puritan and Company was outstanding. The Parker house rolls were amazing. Bar seats superb- everything start to finish was top notch… how do I know? My wife said to me as we were walking out… “ top 5 meals of my lifetime”. Boom. Go check it out! 5 stars all the way!
  15. KamalK

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Great Will go again YaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaY
  16. Alex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the $75 set menu which was excellent value for a 4 course meal. You do not know what’s dishes you’ll get in advance but our waiter let us know that the set menu that day was all seafood. Standouts included a uni/caviar toast appetizer and pound cake with macerated strawberries. Would highly recommend for a special meal!
  17. marcom

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Prices are simply ridicolous, will never step foot there. $150 before tip with a salad, the cheapest bottle of wine and a course that we shared in two. Stay away.
  18. Lisa

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We got the tasting menu; it was seafood-based. While the food was generally good, it was also mediocre and not worth the occasion or the sub-Michelin star prices. Our favorite item was something we ordered in addition to the tasting menu. Our service took a very long time between the second and third course - the restaurant was getting busy and it was obvious they were struggling to get dishes out quickly enough. Additionally, the staff struggled to set the table correctly. I would go back to the restaurant again, but not for a special occasion, event, or business dinner. I would recommend it for a casual dinner out.
  19. Luna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Puritan & Company is a very unique place with a unique food and drinks!
  20. JoanneA

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time with amazing service. The food was delicious and I will definitely return.
  21. Diana

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was delicious! A nice meal after a long time of trying different restaurants.
  22. PB11

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food! Excellent service. We made a reservation to return before we left!
  23. Violoncelle74

    Philadelphia

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Another great restaurant in Greater Boston. Food prepped with care. Good menu variety. Top notch seasonal ingredients. Creative tasty cocktails. Eclectic wine selection, with some very good values. With so many choices in the Boston area, we would gladly go back again.
  24. Mikey

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great food, drinks, and dessert. Very helpful and attentive waiter.
  25. Will

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Really enjoyed the tasting menu at Puritan and Co. The drinks were excellent and the food was creative and delicious. Our only complaint was that the main course came out colder than it should have.
  26. KristinaV

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience. We got the window seat that made for a very special dinner.
  27. SamnoeunS

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Easter brunch was not good. Very disappointed especially when other reviews was good.
  28. RizB

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Easter Day- great Prefix meal, servers were great . Understanding of my allergy to certain food.
  29. Gigi

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter brunch - crab cake, phyllo wrapped cod and special brownie dessert - everything was awesome
  30. WillemRocks345

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    This is one of our favorite restaurants so we were excited to try their Easter Sunday brunch and made a reservation as soon as we saw it! Unfortunately, when we got there, we were seated at the very last table in the back room. It’s not like the front room was full, there were maybe two of all of them that were taken. Instead we got sat at a 4 top in the very back as a 2 person party. The food as always was amazing, it just felt like our loyalty was just a little betrayed? Getting sat so far in the back felt like an insult. Almost because we are a young couple and it was assumed we weren’t good enough to be seen eating there? We will still be back, just a little disappointed. I wish the seafood risotto was back already though, best meal I’ve ever had.
  31. PhyllisB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and very pleasant service.
  32. PatrickG

    Atlanta Metro

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly exceptional meal made even more so by our Server Davis. We had the phyllo wrapped cod which was amazing
  33. DarcyC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Service was laking. Food was mediocre: steak wasn't seasoned, clam chowder had no flavor or depth, martini's were not cold. Everything felt very airport food. Nothing special or great. Felt like kitchen wasn't being overseen by anyone who cared.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The food was mostly good, beautifully presented and with high quality ingredients. The kitchen was painfully slow and the staff was indifferent at best.
  35. BobM

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal and service at Puritan. We’re grateful for that because we live nearby.
  36. JackD

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Get the burrata. It’s the best appetizer, may be the best thing in the menu.
  37. Aimee

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very inventive menu. Accommodating staff. Pleasant and comforting ambiance. All around a good way to celebrate or reward ourselves.
  38. Jean

    New England

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. Lively but still able to have a conversation. Food was good but not outstanding given the price.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really good, and the cheesecake dessert was amazing. They were very accommodating to my wife for her gluten intolerance and she had the scallops with risotto which was incredible. Would definitely come back next time!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was fine, but didn’t blow us away. Our server

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Puritan & Company using the Order Online button. Puritan & Company also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 615-6195.

Puritan & Company is rated 4.6 stars by 1958 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 p.m.


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Puritan & Company

1166 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Tremont Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Cambridge

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Please watch out for Cambridge-only residential parking areas. Closest public parking lot (meters) - on Windsor St. off of Cambridge St. (across from Harvard Glass) Cambridge Street parking (meters) - Free on Sundays, Holidays

  • Public Transit

    MBTA bus stops 69, 83, 91 CT2, 64, 68, 85 (ordered by distance of stop from restaurant)MBTA Red Line: Central Square and 12-minute walk

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Will Gilson

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 615-6195

  • Catering

    Contact us at info&#64;puritancambridge.com for catering events or parties at your office or home!

  • Private party facilities

    Puritan & Company’s beautiful open dining room, full bar and ample seating, make it ideal for any special event. Your guests can enjoy our old farmhouse accents and seasonal cuisine prepared by Will Gilson and our award winning culinary team.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (877) 255-2417

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