Servers were very nice but I do feel like they tended to hover. They seemed too eager to try to clear the table and we found it distracting at times because multiple people would come by in a short period. But the food was great, as always!
Christina
You MUST get the Caviar Sandwhich and the Philly Cheesesteak Arincini - both were out of this world. Our server, Gina was amazing and made the experience that much better. Excited to go back.
Courtney
We couldn't read our menus it was so dark. Food was ok and drinks good. Wouldn't rush back.
Debbie
It was very loud but it a fun way. This is a buzzy restaurant, not good for an intimate setting. Luckily we were very happy with buzzy. The service was excellent and the food outstanding. Such a great mix of flavours and we loved the small plates format to taste lots of things.
Emma
We had really high hopes because we've been meaning to make it to Little Donkey for years. The menu really excited us but most of the dishes fell flat. The stand outs were the Philly cheesesteak arancini and the branzino.
Joshua
Little Donkey was excellent – food, wine, service. It's not exactly easy to read the menu or hear one another in the very loud and darkened room – but given what you eat and drink, and how helpful your server is, you're happy anyway.
ANGELO BOLBASIS
I love this restaurant the little donkey. I was amused with the name at first, and then realized that the chef must be extraordinary to be able to name his restaurant little donkey. I was right the food was extraordinary. The staff was accommodating and very pleasant I highly recommend if you are in Cambridge to visit this establishment you’ll have an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Escape11524727782
This dining experience was exactly what my spouse and I were looking for and needed! We planned a nice long weekend trip to Boston, staying in the Cambridge area and wanted an excellent dinner, and that is EXACTLY WHAT WE GOT. The small plates experience was perfect for us because we were not in town long, so we otherwise would not have been able to try lots of things if the dishes were full on entrees. The staff was attentive, helpful, and lovely to interact with. We wish we could have tried everything since the whole menu looked amazing! That being said, we VERY MUCH ENJOYED EVERYTHING WE TRIED. The dishes I can remember are: Tuna and Salmon Belly Taretare Wagyu Steak Taretare Philly Cheesesteak Arancini Gyro Empanada Manti (meat ravioli) Oysters (we tried three kinds, each had one of each, cannot remember which, but the descriptions on the menu were accurate regarding saltiness, brine, sweetness, etc.) My spouse had a regular on the rocks margarita with a salt rim, and I had the Greed Godess cocktail. Both were lovely! All the dishes were well seasoned, very flavorful, and creative! The dishes were familiar, yet had a fun and different spin. Now....is this restaurant the most affordable? It is on the higher end of pricing. That being said, THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. At no point was I disappointed in what I was eating or paying for. Worth the calories, and worth the money. The staff again was LOVELY. We were there for the last reservation time of the evening, when leaving, I asked someone if they knew of a nice place to grab drink. My request was so I would not end up in a college bar, understanding that...Cambridge and Boston at large has a lot of colleges. It is a college town, and that is fine...but that was not the "vibe" i was looking for. I do not remember the staff member's name, but she completely understood what I was looking for, and was able to direct me to an establishment a few doors down. She also gave me the very important info that the cocktail bar was on the second floor, so that I would not just walk by haha. Overall, great experience, highly recommend to anyone who likes GOOD FOOD, likes to try new things, and is in the Cambridge area :)
Bora Barcin
I have been here many times; never disappoints, but this time there were a few points that could have been better. - When we asked for bread, we were told there is none but we could order the rolls from the menu. With so many items in the menu that goes well with bread, this was strange. - The only IPA on draft was not available, we needed to switch to cans that were not the same. - Steak tartare that comes with toasted bread anywhere I had it comes only with potato chips only, which is very difficult to portion and eat. It also comes on a bone marrow. While the idea is good, the cold steak tartare quickly solidifies the bone marrow, making it a solid grease chunk on the tartare.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emily Chen
Food was creative, but small for price and not extraordinary. Arancini was very good
I have been there many times; never disappoints, but this time there were a few points that could have been better. - When we asked for bread, we were told there is none but we could order the rolls from the menu. With so many items in the menu that goes well with bread, this was strange. - The only IPA on draft was not available. - Steak tartare that comes with toasted bread anywhere I had it comes only with potato chips only, which is very difficult to portion and eat. It also comes on a bone marrow. While the idea is good, the cold steak tartare quickly solidifies the bone marrow, making it a solid grease chunk on the tartare.
Sylvia Sanchez
Sad to say we’re truly disappointed with Little Donkey manager, Jai czeremcha!! He kicked us out of the bar after we spent over$300!! He was super rude in asking us to promptly leave. I love the food and servers at Little Donkey but this manager has no customer relations skills. He needs training!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacie Hudgens
Really great ambiance, service, and the food is incredible. The oysters were amazing. I really love the supportive atmosphere for LGBTQIA people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diadora
Little donkey was absolutely phenomenal. The food was so good (the burger is unreal). The ambiance was very eclectic city vibes. The wait staff was great, and the drinks were tasty. To top it off they gave you a wet nap at the end of the meal, which really led my decision for 5 stars. We need to bring wet naps back as a society.
DJinNashville
We picked Little Donkey for dinner based on the reviews. The menu sounded eclectic, but we were curious to try. The dining room was packed, even at 6p. We sat not too far from the kitchen, and while plenty of people were engaged in lively discussion, the noise level was manageable. Our waiter was very friendly, and since it was our first time there, he explained how the menu worked: a lot of small dishes best shared, tapas-style. I don't remember the exact 6-7 dishes that we ordered, but I remember that we devoured them. Really creative; really good. This is a fun and trendy spot!
Servers were very nice but I do feel like they tended to hover. They seemed too eager to try to clear the table and we found it distracting at times because multiple people would come by in a short period. But the food was great, as always!
You MUST get the Caviar Sandwhich and the Philly Cheesesteak Arincini - both were out of this world. Our server, Gina was amazing and made the experience that much better. Excited to go back.
We couldn't read our menus it was so dark. Food was ok and drinks good. Wouldn't rush back.
It was very loud but it a fun way. This is a buzzy restaurant, not good for an intimate setting. Luckily we were very happy with buzzy. The service was excellent and the food outstanding. Such a great mix of flavours and we loved the small plates format to taste lots of things.
We had really high hopes because we've been meaning to make it to Little Donkey for years. The menu really excited us but most of the dishes fell flat. The stand outs were the Philly cheesesteak arancini and the branzino.
Little Donkey was excellent – food, wine, service. It's not exactly easy to read the menu or hear one another in the very loud and darkened room – but given what you eat and drink, and how helpful your server is, you're happy anyway.
I love this restaurant the little donkey. I was amused with the name at first, and then realized that the chef must be extraordinary to be able to name his restaurant little donkey. I was right the food was extraordinary. The staff was accommodating and very pleasant I highly recommend if you are in Cambridge to visit this establishment you’ll have an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This dining experience was exactly what my spouse and I were looking for and needed! We planned a nice long weekend trip to Boston, staying in the Cambridge area and wanted an excellent dinner, and that is EXACTLY WHAT WE GOT. The small plates experience was perfect for us because we were not in town long, so we otherwise would not have been able to try lots of things if the dishes were full on entrees. The staff was attentive, helpful, and lovely to interact with. We wish we could have tried everything since the whole menu looked amazing! That being said, we VERY MUCH ENJOYED EVERYTHING WE TRIED. The dishes I can remember are: Tuna and Salmon Belly Taretare Wagyu Steak Taretare Philly Cheesesteak Arancini Gyro Empanada Manti (meat ravioli) Oysters (we tried three kinds, each had one of each, cannot remember which, but the descriptions on the menu were accurate regarding saltiness, brine, sweetness, etc.) My spouse had a regular on the rocks margarita with a salt rim, and I had the Greed Godess cocktail. Both were lovely! All the dishes were well seasoned, very flavorful, and creative! The dishes were familiar, yet had a fun and different spin. Now....is this restaurant the most affordable? It is on the higher end of pricing. That being said, THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. At no point was I disappointed in what I was eating or paying for. Worth the calories, and worth the money. The staff again was LOVELY. We were there for the last reservation time of the evening, when leaving, I asked someone if they knew of a nice place to grab drink. My request was so I would not end up in a college bar, understanding that...Cambridge and Boston at large has a lot of colleges. It is a college town, and that is fine...but that was not the "vibe" i was looking for. I do not remember the staff member's name, but she completely understood what I was looking for, and was able to direct me to an establishment a few doors down. She also gave me the very important info that the cocktail bar was on the second floor, so that I would not just walk by haha. Overall, great experience, highly recommend to anyone who likes GOOD FOOD, likes to try new things, and is in the Cambridge area :)
I have been here many times; never disappoints, but this time there were a few points that could have been better.
- When we asked for bread, we were told there is none but we could order the rolls from the menu. With so many items in the menu that goes well with bread, this was strange.
- The only IPA on draft was not available, we needed to switch to cans that were not the same.
- Steak tartare that comes with toasted bread anywhere I had it comes only with potato chips only, which is very difficult to portion and eat. It also comes on a bone marrow. While the idea is good, the cold steak tartare quickly solidifies the bone marrow, making it a solid grease chunk on the tartare.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was creative, but small for price and not extraordinary. Arancini was very good
Restaurantji Recommends
I have been there many times; never disappoints, but this time there were a few points that could have been better. - When we asked for bread, we were told there is none but we could order the rolls from the menu. With so many items in the menu that goes well with bread, this was strange. - The only IPA on draft was not available. - Steak tartare that comes with toasted bread anywhere I had it comes only with potato chips only, which is very difficult to portion and eat. It also comes on a bone marrow. While the idea is good, the cold steak tartare quickly solidifies the bone marrow, making it a solid grease chunk on the tartare.
Sad to say we’re truly disappointed with Little Donkey manager, Jai czeremcha!! He kicked us out of the bar after we spent over$300!! He was super rude in asking us to promptly leave. I love the food and servers at Little Donkey but this manager has no customer relations skills. He needs training!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great ambiance, service, and the food is incredible. The oysters were amazing. I really love the supportive atmosphere for LGBTQIA people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Little donkey was absolutely phenomenal. The food was so good (the burger is unreal). The ambiance was very eclectic city vibes. The wait staff was great, and the drinks were tasty. To top it off they gave you a wet nap at the end of the meal, which really led my decision for 5 stars. We need to bring wet naps back as a society.
We picked Little Donkey for dinner based on the reviews. The menu sounded eclectic, but we were curious to try. The dining room was packed, even at 6p. We sat not too far from the kitchen, and while plenty of people were engaged in lively discussion, the noise level was manageable. Our waiter was very friendly, and since it was our first time there, he explained how the menu worked: a lot of small dishes best shared, tapas-style. I don't remember the exact 6-7 dishes that we ordered, but I remember that we devoured them. Really creative; really good. This is a fun and trendy spot!
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