Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
(617) 945-1008

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Customers' Favorites

Manti Istanbul Meat Ravioli
Kowloon Fried Cauliflower
Oysters on the Half Shell
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Whipped Ricotta Toast
Black Pepper Popovers
Bangkok Street Noodles
Octopus A la Plancha
Parker House Rolls
Braised Duck Mole

Menu

Crudos*
TUNA & SALMON TARTARE*
crispy sushi rice, wasabi tobiko
TUNA POKE*
gochujang, pickled bean sprouts, fried ginger, white soy
salmon aguachile
avocado, serrano, yuzu, sesame chicharrón
Hamachi Sashimi
apple cider ponzu, cilantro, gooseberries, black lime

Snacks
Caviar Sandwich
Grilled Martin's potato roll, whipped butter, and chives.
BLT Lettuce Wrap
Lamb bacon, pimento cheese, tomato jam, and pickled red onion.
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
sesame seeds, sea salt and za'atar butter
whipped ricotta toast
truffle honey, shaved winter truffles, steel & rye sourdough
Empanada
chicken tinga, avocado crema

Veggies
Fried Cauliflower
chili garlic, sesame
tandoori beets
warm burrata, tamarind chutney, curry leaf, coconut, pecan dukkah
Brussels sprouts
crispy sprouts, miso tahini vinaigrette, pomegranate seeds
endive salad
belgium endive, gorgonzola dolce, marcona almond, red wine yuzu vinaigrette, winter citrus

Pasta and Grains
BANGKOK STREET NOODLES
Pork belly, rice noodles, fried peanuts
MANTI (Istanbul Ravioli)
garlic, sour cream, red pepper butter
Pupusa
honeynut squash, heirloom masa, curtido, chihuahua cheese
shrimp and mushroom fried rice
foraged mushrooms, shrimp, egg, scallions, bean sprouts, furikake

Meat and Fish
Burger
buffalo pickles, onion soup mayo, foie gras, and jalapeno chips.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
green papaya slaw, pickled jalapeños, avocado ranch
BRONZINO
grilled Mediterranean sea bass, singapore bbq, shallots, sambal
Grilled Octopus
cranberry beans, saffron aioli, green olive gremolata
wagyu beef cheek
red wine braised, potato puree, cognac prunes

Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cocoa nibs.

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Recent Reviews

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.
November 2025
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.
November 2025
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.
November 2025

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Little Donkey

505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 945-1008