Viale is a charming, casually elegant spot with plenty of natural light pouring in — perfect for daytime dining or casual gatherings. The atmosphere is relaxed but welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
🍽️ Food & Drinks We hosted our very first Oyster Club event here during their dollar oyster deal, and the experience did not disappoint. The oysters were served quickly and arrived fresh, chilled, and beautifully presented. I’m definitely looking forward to returning to explore more of the full menu.
👨🍳 Service & Hospitality The staff was incredibly accommodating for our group. Even with a larger party, they were prompt, attentive, and made sure everyone felt taken care of — a huge plus when hosting any kind of group event.
💡 Unique Selling Point Their dollar oyster deal is unbeatable for quality and speed of service, and the space lends itself perfectly to small group gatherings. Whether you’re an oyster enthusiast or just looking for a spot with good vibes and friendly staff, Viale is a solid pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jungmin Lee
Really good date night spot in Cambridge. Their happy hour for fresh oysters is awesome. I brought my friends and family here and they all loved it. I’m gonna come back soon with my uncle’s family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin
Viale is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in the area. The food is consistently excellent—flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. We love bringing friends and family here because it always makes for a special and satisfying dining experience. The service is great every time: attentive, friendly, and professional.
Outdoor dining is especially lovely, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable. Inside, the ambiance is lively, though it can get quite noisy during busy hours. On a couple of occasions, it was also uncomfortably warm inside, which made the meal less comfortable. That said, it hasn’t stopped us from coming back.
Overall, Viale continues to be a go-to spot for a great Italian meal, and we always look forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Boar Gnocchi, Pappardelle Alla Zozzona, Fettuccine Alla Nerano, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Brussels Sprouts Salad
Carlos Wx
Food is excellent, 2 * removed because of JUNK FEE “4% kitchen appreciation fee”. Sorry, it is the employer’s responsibility to pay the employee. I also started removing 2x any junk fee from tips. So 18% - 2*4% = 10%. This is my new policy until junk fees are eliminated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
olivia
Servers were not attentive, walked away while we were still ordering. Wine came out 30 minutes after the oysters. Extremely rude older guy (maybe owner) Told me I couldn’t try the wine for my table because I already had a cocktail, yet none of my friends and I got ID’d. Bit of a buzzkill and picking and choosing the rules- doesn’t make sense whatsoever… There’s better options- not worth it for $1 oysters.
Service: 1
luisa victoria Buitrago
Great place. Excellent service and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
monisha jain
Food really hit the spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorraine Doyle
Love the service, love the uniquely created and served foods. You’ll enjoy everything about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill Goddard
Deeee licous. Had brunch there on Sunday. Very interesting food obviously a chef who know their way around the kitchen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rona Hope-Murray
Easily one of my favorite hidden gems in the Greater Boston area! The staff is incredible, the food is phenomenal, and they constantly update their menu and try new recipes which never disappoint. Should honestly have a Michelin star at this point!
weather is finally good enough to sit outside!! i got the novara cocktail, it was great. i also had the arancini, which i get every time i go, as well as the octopus salad which was very filling, and i liked how many fresh herbs it came with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Summer Chao
$1 oyster til 7pm is great! Love the vibe too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabella Preissle
This is my favorite “date night” spot (solo or otherwise!). Their oyster happy hour is incredible (potentially the best oysters in boston), their wine selection is unique, and all of their mains are delicious. It is always a treat eating here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mica Caine
Good is very mid, and the saffron arancini is just nasty! I would not suggest getting any food here other than oysters.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
lin
Dolla dolla oysters yall! Great service, amazing beets, and delicious drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: ½ Dozen East Coast Oysters, Pistachio Pesto Pie
Viale is a charming, casually elegant spot with plenty of natural light pouring in — perfect for daytime dining or casual gatherings. The atmosphere is relaxed but welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
🍽️ Food & Drinks
We hosted our very first Oyster Club event here during their dollar oyster deal, and the experience did not disappoint. The oysters were served quickly and arrived fresh, chilled, and beautifully presented. I’m definitely looking forward to returning to explore more of the full menu.
👨🍳 Service & Hospitality
The staff was incredibly accommodating for our group. Even with a larger party, they were prompt, attentive, and made sure everyone felt taken care of — a huge plus when hosting any kind of group event.
💡 Unique Selling Point
Their dollar oyster deal is unbeatable for quality and speed of service, and the space lends itself perfectly to small group gatherings. Whether you’re an oyster enthusiast or just looking for a spot with good vibes and friendly staff, Viale is a solid pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good date night spot in Cambridge. Their happy hour for fresh oysters is awesome. I brought my friends and family here and they all loved it. I’m gonna come back soon with my uncle’s family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Viale is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in the area. The food is consistently excellent—flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. We love bringing friends and family here because it always makes for a special and satisfying dining experience. The service is great every time: attentive, friendly, and professional.
Outdoor dining is especially lovely, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable. Inside, the ambiance is lively, though it can get quite noisy during busy hours. On a couple of occasions, it was also uncomfortably warm inside, which made the meal less comfortable. That said, it hasn’t stopped us from coming back.
Overall, Viale continues to be a go-to spot for a great Italian meal, and we always look forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Boar Gnocchi, Pappardelle Alla Zozzona, Fettuccine Alla Nerano, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Brussels Sprouts Salad
Food is excellent, 2 * removed because of JUNK FEE “4% kitchen appreciation fee”. Sorry, it is the employer’s responsibility to pay the employee. I also started removing 2x any junk fee from tips. So 18% - 2*4% = 10%. This is my new policy until junk fees are eliminated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Servers were not attentive, walked away while we were still ordering. Wine came out 30 minutes after the oysters. Extremely rude older guy (maybe owner) Told me I couldn’t try the wine for my table because I already had a cocktail, yet none of my friends and I got ID’d. Bit of a buzzkill and picking and choosing the rules- doesn’t make sense whatsoever… There’s better options- not worth it for $1 oysters.
Service: 1
Great place. Excellent service and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food really hit the spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the service, love the uniquely created and served foods. You’ll enjoy everything about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deeee licous. Had brunch there on Sunday. Very interesting food obviously a chef who know their way around the kitchen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily one of my favorite hidden gems in the Greater Boston area! The staff is incredible, the food is phenomenal, and they constantly update their menu and try new recipes which never disappoint. Should honestly have a Michelin star at this point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
weather is finally good enough to sit outside!! i got the novara cocktail, it was great. i also had the arancini, which i get every time i go, as well as the octopus salad which was very filling, and i liked how many fresh herbs it came with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$1 oyster til 7pm is great! Love the vibe too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite “date night” spot (solo or otherwise!). Their oyster happy hour is incredible (potentially the best oysters in boston), their wine selection is unique, and all of their mains are delicious. It is always a treat eating here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good is very mid, and the saffron arancini is just nasty! I would not suggest getting any food here other than oysters.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Dolla dolla oysters yall! Great service, amazing beets, and delicious drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: ½ Dozen East Coast Oysters, Pistachio Pesto Pie
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