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
Razor Clam Ceviche
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

Every time I head back home, little donkey is a must. I said it last night and I'll say it again, it's one of the most consistent restaurants I've been to. The food, the drinks, the service, the ambience, always top notch. We actually ordered the proper amount of food last night (tend to over-consume because their menu is top tier) by ordering our favorites, and it was perfect. We also were celebrating a birthday, so they came out with a dessert we ordered with...
April 2025
This restaurant is a must visit! We only had one night in Cambridge, and choosing to dine here was the perfect decision. We sat outside and the service was friendly and attentive.

I’ve been a beet salad enthusiast my whole life, and their “roast beets” easily rank in my top three of all time. The flavors in the seaweed salad were fresh and delightful, and the burger? Absolutely amazing. The combination of the soft, squishy bun, crunchy jalapeño chips,...
October 2024
Fantastic restaurant. A real standout. Delicious, creative tapas dishes. We moved from Manhattan so we have a high bar for food and this is the only place in Boston so far that really impressed us. The service is really excellent too, we were a little shocked by all the attentiveness (our plates were changed between every tapas plate!).
October 2024

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Little Donkey

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