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    Alden & Harlow

    4.0 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Magda C.

    Good service, tasty food, portions are decent and so is the price. I would go back. It's dark inside so it has a pub vibe.

    NY strip
    Chloe C.

    I came here on Saturday night for dinner and had a nice experience! We were seated close to the kitchen, which I always enjoy since it's fun to see dishes being prepared by the pros! We started with the Brussels sprouts, the focaccia, and the tuna crudo. The crudo was good but the focaccia and Brussels stole the show for sure! We were bummed to find out that they only prepare 30 burgers per night, so we did not get to try one. I wish our waiter had told us that when we first sat down since we saw the kitchen send out about 5 burgers after we were told they were all out... We shared the basil pasta and the NY strip instead. The basil pasta was my preference over the two, but both were good! The service was a bit slow, and my drink was made incorrectly but I didn't send it back since it would've taken a while to get a new one. I know people rave about this place for the burger, so I hope to come back to try it!

    Milk bread monte cristo
    Della S.

    I came here with a big group for brunch over the summer, where we each picked our own entree and shared a couple dishes. Like other reviewers have mentioned before, some of the dishes arrive faster than others, so I think selecting a few dishes to share family-style among the group might be the best. This is also because I got the milk bread monte cristo ($18) which I thought was tasty, but quickly became too greasy to fully enjoy. It was a big portion which could be easily shared among a group. I also tried their zucchini and spring onion latkes ($18) and seasonal donuts ($12), both of which were excellent. The zucchini latkes were super soft but seasoned perfectly and had a nice aroma of charred onions. I highly recommend the seasonal donuts which are fluffy and not too sweet.

    Alden Secret Burger
    Anna M.

    Food was great, drink was good. I had the "secret burger" which had very high quality and fresh ingredients. Service and ambiance was very meh. Would recommend for a quick bite but there's probably better food for better prices right around the corner in Harvard Square

    Secret Burger*
    Baran K.

    I had really high expectations going in here based on how much everyone else has raved about it, but I don't know if those were completely met. We tried the steak tartare, the secret burger, and the basil pasta paired with glasses of wine. The steak tartare was probably the weakest item, there was just absolutely no flavor whatsoever. Normally this dish is umami and maybe has a little kick from the dijon or shallots, but nothing was going on here. The burger was good, it was definitely up there compared to all the burgers I've tried, but it wasn't anything special either. I know a burger is just a burger, but sometimes you try one and it just had something that makes it stand out, and this was just not the case here. What was absolutely fantastic was the basil pasta. I myself am not a huge bolognese fan, but I probably could have eaten at least two more bowls of this pasta if given the option. So rich, noodles cooked perfectly, just so incredibly comforting. It was good enough for me to give me a reason to go back. I was told later that there were a lot off the menu I didn't order that would have explained A&H's popularity, but quite frankly, paying $18 for a carrot or potato dish simply did not resonate with me. Now, as far as service goes, we were unimpressed. I had reserved the patio originally, without realizing it is very deserted from the rest of the establishment, so we switched our table for bar seats. It wasn't a super busy night (we literally found two bar seats next to each other easily) but we were widely ignored throughout the meal. The restaurant has a great vibe, though!

    Robyn D.

    The ambiance, the vibes, the location, and of course THE FOOD! Love this place and recommend it yo everyone! Love a place that encourages the table sharing so you can experience more!

    Crispy Pork Belly
    Annie F.

    Excellent restaurant in Harvard Square! I made reservations for a Friday night while in town and when we arrived, we were seated immediately. Our server came over to greet us and was so welcoming. She explained that the menu is tapas style with lighter appetizer style dishes first and heavier entree style dishes last. There were so many incredible options to choose from. With the recommendation of our server to order 2-3 dishes to share between the two of us, we decided on the Griddled Halloumi Cheese, which was topped with torched cherries and almonds fried in chicken fat. It was so good! I mean, who doesn't love cheese?! The cherries were good, but I think a cherry sauce or puree would have been a little better. Next, we tried the Duck Confit Pierogies, which were served with black pepper yogurt sauce and currants. These were my favorite of the night! Such delicious flavors and they were cooked perfectly. Lastly, we tried the Crispy Pork Belly with grits and torched strawberries. The grits were so creamy and the pork was delicious. Again, I think a strawberry puree would have been better as they didn't seem to add much to the dish. Overall, Alden & Harlow is a great option if you're in the Harvard Square area with at least one other person to share a few dishes with.

    Pork belly
    Rav H.

    First of all, I want to day the service here was amazing. We had a really kind and friendly waitress who made sure that we were having a good time. The vibe of the place was very cute, very natural. The food, however, wasnt really my speed. While the dishes definitely had some creative combos, I felt it was lacking. We ordered the halloumi which was very salty, the pork belly which was good although the skin was too tough, the pierogis and some desserts that were a little too sweet. Overall it was a good time, but I just didnt enjoy the flavor profile. Location was decent, kind of tucked away. There is plenty of lot parking if youd like, it is a struggle to find street parking.

    Smoked & Fried Chicken "Nuggets"
    Justin G.

    For a table of 4 the server suggested ~5 dishes. We ordered 6 because so many things sounded really good. We certainly left full! I would get everything we ordered again! What we ate: - Ubiquitous Kale Salad. Really Good - Secret Burger. Really really good - Patatas Bravas. Great - Smoked & Fried Chicken "Nuggets". Interesting, the Tarragon Aioli and Burnt Cherry Hot Sauce were really unique and tasty - Grilled Broccoli. Really good, the Butternut Squash Hummus went so well with the broccoli - Basil Pasta. The carrot bolognese was AMAZING

    Brunch menu
    Carrie V.

    I had really high expectations for Alden & Harlow based on word of mouth and the reviews. I came in for brunch with 2 friends and I will say the food was outstanding. I got the Biscuits & Gravy, might be the best I've had in the area! My friends got Classic Sourdough Pancakes and the Bravas Skillet and were both happy with their meals! We shared the Torched Fruit and they were sweet and light! The cocktails were average. The espresso martini was lacking something special but was decent overall. The Pearl Petal cocktail was good too but not as sweet as I would think it should be based on the ingredients. Our service on the other hand was not great.. the only time our server came over without us having to wave her down was when she greeted us. It took 15 minutes for her to come back for our drink orders and then another 30 minutes to come back to take our food orders. By the time we were waiting for the check it'd been about 1 hour 50 minutes at the brunch. Metered parking is 2 hours nearby so it was a much longer dining experience than expected because of the lack of attention from the server. She was very nice though!

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    Food is delicious and some dishes are interesting but tasty. The kale salad was amazing. Great cocktails and music. Will definitely go back.

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    Is any of the meat halal?

    I would confirm with the restaurant, but they offer Creekstone Farm beef on the menu, which typically is Halal.

    Are dogs allowed on their patio?

    As of a visit in July of 2023 dogs are not allowed on the patio - unfortunately we learned after we arrived with our dog because we were able to bring her in May 2023. We were told this was prohibited by the city of Cambridge on this visit.

    Open for delivery or takeout?

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