13 Best Wine Bars in Cambridge

“We put our names on the waitlist as a walk-in at the bar and were told the wait would be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours. Next thing we know we’re getting a call after 45 minutes!The restaurant is small inside, a bit crowded, packed with everyone else who saw the NY Times article. The food was high quality and creative. Pasta dishes were somewhat small but this is expected with the traditional Italian format of the menu. The service was exceptionally attentive as well. Their selection of rare Italian Amari is another thing of note - I will be back!“

“Wow. Wow. Wow. Honestly blew us away. I’m a classic pizza person however, we went for the ramen pizza and I have zero regrets. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Insanely wonderful service. If you go, and he’s available, ask for Danni. He will give you the most honest recommendations while also making you feel right at home. A truly wonderful experience.“

“Great customer service, some of the best coffee, great waffle, will visit again!“

“Lovely atmosphere, but the food prices were extortionate for what we got. The $48 cheese plate was quite small, and a dessert was the price of a full meal ($17), and also very small. Disliked the harsh cancellation policy of $30 per person even if it was before 24 hours of the reservation. When we arrived right on time we had to wait for them to prepare our table. Probably wouldn’t have cared if their rules weren’t so strict“

“Dear Annie is a cute wine bar where you can try a variety of different wines. If you are going to have more than 1 glass of wine it is definitely worth it to get a bottle price wise than get a couple single glasses. It can get pretty busy since it is a small establishment. They let us stand and enjoy a glass of wine while waiting for a seat to open up which I thought was very nice. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of wine, I enjoyed the wine that was recommended to me. There us no table service - you go to the counter to order which I don’t mind. There is an automatic fee applied to your bill that serves as the tip.“

“My favorite restaurant in Cambridge. It has such a nice atmosphere and friendly service staff. The menu is exquisite and the place itself is so cute. I love the small plates. It is expensive so I would only recommend coming here for a special occasion. One of my all time favorites.“

“After cruising around for parking for nearly 30 mins, the bartender was generous enough to allow me to park in their lot in an illegals spot and not have me towed. I had called and he could hear the stress in my voice since the rest of my party had already been seated. Upon walking in late, he immediately came over and poured me a complimentary glass of one of the most delish glasses of French red wine idea ever had. The food and service was top notch. EVERYONE that worked there was incredibly knowledgeable, nice, and just seemlessly working together to ensure we were taken care of. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in years based on the quality of service and creative dishes. 1,000/10 recommend!“

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“Joined a "Tasting Collective" event that was DELICIOUS! I think the crudo dish was too small for the cost, but dang was it good. Endive cesar? HOLY MACKAREL! The star was the pasta in a creamy-toe curling, crabby to no end and buttered breadcrumb top dish. OMG! Still craving. Equally sensual was their tiramisu on steroids. Simply magical. The pork milansaltimboca was not stellar. Very dry and tough, but all the other dishes just made me a follower. Can't wait to go back!“

“While I typically refrain from writing restaurant reviews, my recent visit to Barcelona compelled me to share my thoughts. As a regular patron, I consistently appreciate the exceptional service provided by Sarah and her team. The cuisine consistently exceeds expectations, and Sarah always addresses any concerns promptly. If you’re in the area this place is a must visit!“

“I just devoured the Cubano sandwich...absolutely delicious, and perfectly satisfying. And now I get to kick back with a cup of what is unquestionably the best coffee in town. MAN, do I love this place.....“

“We had our wedding at Batifol, with ceremony next door at the bakery. It was literally the most amazing experience. The Batifol team was extremely responsive, organized, and executed everything perfectly. The food was amazing - all of our guests said their Salmon and steak were cooked perfectly! And they allowed dietary changes for guests with all different kinds of restrictions (vegan, gluten free allergies). 100% recommend any day of the week. I also love their brunch and dinner menus. And If you want to have an intimate event, their event coordinators are out of this world!!! Thank you all for making out day so perfect!“

“Service was outstanding as were the meals for our party of four. The beat and arugula salad was fresh and wonderfully prepared. The Brussel sprouts were over the top as well. We each had a different entree all of which were excellent: meat and fish cooked appropriately and delivered hot. Was our first visit and will def return.“