Neat place, came for a company occasion but average
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Karina Woźniak
A really nice place to dine and eat in. Good food, service and great interior.
Patrick Faliano
Always the best. Every. Single. Time. It's fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Freedman
Amazing value, food and atmosphereDietary restrictions: Gluten-free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Bode
Good, but very expensive for drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Darth Riatch
The Catalyst Restaurant's reviews here are as I experienced. I had the pleasure to work a business event there, & our assigned staff Cassandra & Carlos were absolutely accommodating & friendly the entire time, on point & always proactive in assisting us to have a great event.For lunch, I ordered the Catalyst burger medium rare with extra fries - the burger was made to order, nicely seared & fries were simply deelish. I look forward to returning here on a personal level with Family & friends, or even for work again. Warm positive vibes all around & just excellent service - what a gem!
Catalyst continues on the path of business oriented-, company gathering place. The food remains to be pretty good (kudos to the kitchen), but everything else turns into run-of-the-mill operation. There is a lot of rush and plenty of difficulties with logistics. One will be served with constantly changing, replaceable and not-too-knowledgeable waiters and if you hope to be in an atmosphere of hospitality and to feel yourself special as a guest / customer, you will be very disappointed. I feel that it was my mistake to chose the place for a small gathering (party of 4), because that led us to drowning in the sea of corporate groups and other work-related gatherings.
Nice dinner with my daughter. Love that the menu lets you choose from light bites to full meals, nicely done cocktails and service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
YourSecretDiner
Great lunch menu!I loved their bolognese a delight!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catalyst Burger, Fish Tacos
Jea Kim
A spacious and versatile venue in Kendall Square that is popular for private events and business meals.With its expansive layout and sophisticated ambiance, Catalyst has been one of my top picks for lunch with my colleagues. The overall quality of the food here is great for the price, and the service was also good throughout my past visits.From their appetizers, the most interesting dish was their squash rings. Encased in a light tempura batter, the squash rings were predominantly sweet, but it still had a subtle hint of salty, sour, and spicy notes from Turkish spices.The Seared Blue Cod and the Pork Bolognese were my favorites from the entrées. Resting atop a savory chowder, the cod was transformed into a comforting and hearty dish. The olive oil-soaked mashed pototoes, which I’m typically inclined to skip, proved to be an exceptional companion to the dish. The Bolognese was served with a light yet flavorful pork rag sauce, which boasted a pleasant level of spice and umami.The Catalyst burger was the only dish that I found to be a miss. While the patty itself was succulent, it lacked the essential umami punch. The choice to serve condiments separately - mayo, sweet mustard, and a sweet hot sauce - offered customization but failed to impart the much-needed saltiness. The fries were also extremely bland, so I ended up eating only two pieces.Among restaurants in this category in Cambridge, Catalyst is definitely a top choice without a doubt. For those seeking an upscale yet affordable dining experience suitable for large groups, Catalyst would be a great option.Parking: Paid parking garage - Technology Square Garage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan-Roasted Blue Cod, Fusilli Bolognese
Excellent restaurant!. We were served at a reasonable pace on our 2-person date. The salad was tasty, we asked for bread for $3, the pumpkin soup was perfect, and the fusilli bolognesis was perfect. We enjoyed our bottle of rosé and the environment was nice too. It’s been open for indoor dining (post-pandemic) for ~1 week and they are doing great! Book ahead of time...
Came here for dinner, and I would say it was very a modern and lofty chic ambience. We were seated by the window and the service was very nice. The food is Contemporary cuisine. We started with tuna tartare, which was really delicious and we had side of wedge, potato, sweet potatoes serve with aïoli, which was delicious, and the blue cod was phenomenal! I like, but they use fresh ingredients. They added muscles in the purée. It was so flavorful !I had a sampling of beef tornedos and it was delicious and for desert I had the Matcha chocolate, which sounded interesting, because I actually like the flavors separately, but it was beautifully decorated in design. The prices were reasonable for what you're getting and the ambience is gorgeous. Definitely come back here again.
Rebekah Whitten
Dined with a large group, and our server was excellent.I personally had the catalyst burger, it was delicious. I also tried the pita chips and hummus sampler.... unique flavor, I would order again. I wasn't a fan of the espresso martini taste, but it was pretty. :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catalyst Burger
Jerry M
Horrible. 14 of us, cold food. No taste. Will not go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Christophe Leroy
Came for an event, but there was a miscommunication. Our event was for 4pm-7pm, but they had planned for us to be a 6pm-10pm.After the big surprise, we were surprised again: they served us at the bar, and only 45 minutes late, the appetizers came rolling, and a little later, the "real food". Everything was great. Kudos on they flexibility on top of their quality and atmosphere!
Neat place, came for a company occasion but average
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
A really nice place to dine and eat in. Good food, service and great interior.
Always the best. Every. Single. Time. It's fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing value, food and atmosphereDietary restrictions: Gluten-free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good, but very expensive for drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
The Catalyst Restaurant's reviews here are as I experienced. I had the pleasure to work a business event there, & our assigned staff Cassandra & Carlos were absolutely accommodating & friendly the entire time, on point & always proactive in assisting us to have a great event.For lunch, I ordered the Catalyst burger medium rare with extra fries - the burger was made to order, nicely seared & fries were simply deelish. I look forward to returning here on a personal level with Family & friends, or even for work again. Warm positive vibes all around & just excellent service - what a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catalyst Fries, Catalyst Burger
Catalyst continues on the path of business oriented-, company gathering place. The food remains to be pretty good (kudos to the kitchen), but everything else turns into run-of-the-mill operation. There is a lot of rush and plenty of difficulties with logistics. One will be served with constantly changing, replaceable and not-too-knowledgeable waiters and if you hope to be in an atmosphere of hospitality and to feel yourself special as a guest / customer, you will be very disappointed. I feel that it was my mistake to chose the place for a small gathering (party of 4), because that led us to drowning in the sea of corporate groups and other work-related gatherings.
Nice dinner with my daughter. Love that the menu lets you choose from light bites to full meals, nicely done cocktails and service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
Great lunch menu!I loved their bolognese a delight!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catalyst Burger, Fish Tacos
A spacious and versatile venue in Kendall Square that is popular for private events and business meals.With its expansive layout and sophisticated ambiance, Catalyst has been one of my top picks for lunch with my colleagues. The overall quality of the food here is great for the price, and the service was also good throughout my past visits.From their appetizers, the most interesting dish was their squash rings. Encased in a light tempura batter, the squash rings were predominantly sweet, but it still had a subtle hint of salty, sour, and spicy notes from Turkish spices.The Seared Blue Cod and the Pork Bolognese were my favorites from the entrées. Resting atop a savory chowder, the cod was transformed into a comforting and hearty dish. The olive oil-soaked mashed pototoes, which I’m typically inclined to skip, proved to be an exceptional companion to the dish. The Bolognese was served with a light yet flavorful pork rag sauce, which boasted a pleasant level of spice and umami.The Catalyst burger was the only dish that I found to be a miss. While the patty itself was succulent, it lacked the essential umami punch. The choice to serve condiments separately - mayo, sweet mustard, and a sweet hot sauce - offered customization but failed to impart the much-needed saltiness. The fries were also extremely bland, so I ended up eating only two pieces.Among restaurants in this category in Cambridge, Catalyst is definitely a top choice without a doubt. For those seeking an upscale yet affordable dining experience suitable for large groups, Catalyst would be a great option.Parking: Paid parking garage - Technology Square Garage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan-Roasted Blue Cod, Fusilli Bolognese
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Excellent restaurant!. We were served at a reasonable pace on our 2-person date. The salad was tasty, we asked for bread for $3, the pumpkin soup was perfect, and the fusilli bolognesis was perfect. We enjoyed our bottle of rosé and the environment was nice too. It’s been open for indoor dining (post-pandemic) for ~1 week and they are doing great! Book ahead of time...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Soup, Fusilli Bolognese
Came here for dinner, and I would say it was very a modern and lofty chic ambience. We were seated by the window and the service was very nice. The food is Contemporary cuisine. We started with tuna tartare, which was really delicious and we had side of wedge, potato, sweet potatoes serve with aïoli, which was delicious, and the blue cod was phenomenal! I like, but they use fresh ingredients. They added muscles in the purée. It was so flavorful !I had a sampling of beef tornedos and it was delicious and for desert I had the Matcha chocolate, which sounded interesting, because I actually like the flavors separately, but it was beautifully decorated in design. The prices were reasonable for what you're getting and the ambience is gorgeous. Definitely come back here again.
Dined with a large group, and our server was excellent.I personally had the catalyst burger, it was delicious. I also tried the pita chips and hummus sampler.... unique flavor, I would order again. I wasn't a fan of the espresso martini taste, but it was pretty. :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catalyst Burger
Horrible. 14 of us, cold food. No taste. Will not go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Came for an event, but there was a miscommunication. Our event was for 4pm-7pm, but they had planned for us to be a 6pm-10pm.After the big surprise, we were surprised again: they served us at the bar, and only 45 minutes late, the appetizers came rolling, and a little later, the "real food". Everything was great. Kudos on they flexibility on top of their quality and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5