We went to Viale before a show next door at Dance Complex. Wasn't sure what to expect, but enjoyed both food and wine. Brussel Sprout salad and Gnocchi Bolognese were delicious and notable for balanced, not over done, treatment. Wine list was small but both wines we had by the glass were quite good (Verdicchio and 'Mostly Nebbiolo'). Siciliano cocktail was good but seemed bit light on the bourbon, to my taste. Made for a fine start to the evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Aleem Gillani
Sorry to say that the experience here was just ok. Service was fine overall, but server kept coming back to ask if we were ready, and pushing us to go faster. Food was disappointing. The grilled oysters were tasty, but really small. All wines seem to be $15/glass, not really worth that. The food had clearly been precooked and kept (kind of) warm until ordered. The chicken parm was very disappointing. Cheese wasn't even melted on it. Just lukewarm, and dry. The housemate chips were a bit greasy. At over $50 per person, there are better choices around here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
David Olson
Best restaurant in central square, Cambridge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
björn Wienke
Nice bar with a relaxed vibe and good drink selection. The atmosphere was pleasant, though service was a bit slow. Music not too loud, perfect for conversation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michael Antonelli
I got this chicken dish with some sort of creamy carb base and it was delicious. Will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jina Yim
decent Italian restaurant! it was not really authentic
Andrew Chen (A Typical Palate)
Unique flavors and different takes on classic brunch and lunch options. I felt that portions were generous and also very filling. Came with a large group and the service was very accommodating.
Also, the cocktails were complex and tasty. Not overly boozy with the right balance of flavors as matching the descriptions on the menu.
For parents: A toddler high chair was available but no changing table in the men's restroom. Didn't ask for a kids menu, I don't think they have one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
R L
Excellent risotto special and craft cocktails! 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lim Yohan
Great Happy hour if you enjoy oysters. The pizza is quite good, espeically the hot honey. Ive probably gone to Viales at least 5 times just to eat oysters. Maybe I just love oysters, I am not sure but I keep coming here for oysters nonetheless. Recommend if you live near central square, there is live music ocassionally from the streets you can enjoy as well while eating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B K
Affordable priced beers and $1 happy hour oysters. Service from one of the guys was not too friendly and rude. Pass on the smoked wings, not too much flavor and small.
Our app and the gnocchi were tasty, but the pork milanese was tough and too sweet. Unfortunately, where we were seated in the back near the kitchen, it seemed a door was open and the area near our table smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. It definitely impacted our eating experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
H.D. Stevens
Great place, highly recommend. Good wine list, great and different food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tugba Pazarbasi
Cozy authentic Italian restaurant with a good selection of appetizers. We enjoyed beef carpaccio and asparagus. Their pasta options are well portioned and tasteful as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
C B
Wow! EVERYTHING we ordered was standout fabulous. The halibut was absolutely incredible. Fabulous service. Great outdoor seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Leung-Nelson
Service is always good and drinks aregood. Great atmosphere. However today is the 2nd time the food was nearly tasteless to me and flavors were uninteresting. Would come back for drinks though-
We went to Viale before a show next door at Dance Complex. Wasn't sure what to expect, but enjoyed both food and wine. Brussel Sprout salad and Gnocchi Bolognese were delicious and notable for balanced, not over done, treatment. Wine list was small but both wines we had by the glass were quite good (Verdicchio and 'Mostly Nebbiolo'). Siciliano cocktail was good but seemed bit light on the bourbon, to my taste. Made for a fine start to the evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sorry to say that the experience here was just ok.
Service was fine overall, but server kept coming back to ask if we were ready, and pushing us to go faster.
Food was disappointing. The grilled oysters were tasty, but really small.
All wines seem to be $15/glass, not really worth that.
The food had clearly been precooked and kept (kind of) warm until ordered. The chicken parm was very disappointing. Cheese wasn't even melted on it. Just lukewarm, and dry. The housemate chips were a bit greasy. At over $50 per person, there are better choices around here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best restaurant in central square, Cambridge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice bar with a relaxed vibe and good drink selection. The atmosphere was pleasant, though service was a bit slow. Music not too loud, perfect for conversation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I got this chicken dish with some sort of creamy carb base and it was delicious. Will come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
decent Italian restaurant! it was not really authentic
Unique flavors and different takes on classic brunch and lunch options. I felt that portions were generous and also very filling. Came with a large group and the service was very accommodating.
Also, the cocktails were complex and tasty. Not overly boozy with the right balance of flavors as matching the descriptions on the menu.
For parents: A toddler high chair was available but no changing table in the men's restroom. Didn't ask for a kids menu, I don't think they have one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent risotto special and craft cocktails! 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Happy hour if you enjoy oysters. The pizza is quite good, espeically the hot honey. Ive probably gone to Viales at least 5 times just to eat oysters. Maybe I just love oysters, I am not sure but I keep coming here for oysters nonetheless. Recommend if you live near central square, there is live music ocassionally from the streets you can enjoy as well while eating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Affordable priced beers and $1 happy hour oysters. Service from one of the guys was not too friendly and rude. Pass on the smoked wings, not too much flavor and small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Our app and the gnocchi were tasty, but the pork milanese was tough and too sweet. Unfortunately, where we were seated in the back near the kitchen, it seemed a door was open and the area near our table smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. It definitely impacted our eating experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great place, highly recommend. Good wine list, great and different food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy authentic Italian restaurant with a good selection of appetizers. We enjoyed beef carpaccio and asparagus. Their pasta options are well portioned and tasteful as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow! EVERYTHING we ordered was standout fabulous. The halibut was absolutely incredible. Fabulous service. Great outdoor seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service is always good and drinks aregood. Great atmosphere. However today is the 2nd time the food was nearly tasteless to me and flavors were uninteresting. Would come back for drinks though-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
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