I've been to Little Donkey twice now, and I love it! Definitely make a reservation beforehand on OpenTable. I attempted to do the Open Table wait in line option for a third visit, and it didn't work out. The wait was too long on a weekend evening, so definitely just recommend securing a reservation beforehand or walking up very early in the evening. The first time I came, we only had cocktails and an appetizer. Cocktails were unique and tasty, but I definitely wanted to come back for a full meal. The second time, I did just that and we LOVED all of our food. The menu is eclectic with a lot of different types of cuisines. Steak tartare was fantastic, tuna poke was great, cheesy corn was unique, and fried chicken was crispy. I also loved the manti ravioli dumplings. For the four of us, we also shared the pad thai and short ribs, which were also tasty. Overall, portions were huge, and we probably ordered one or two too many dishes. Cocktails were tasty again. Chef came over and spoke with us about his new fried bing product line and gave us a taste. Waiters were friendly, even when we accidentally spilled a drink and broke a glass. (They gave a blanket to the friend who got the drink spilled on her.) Highly recommend Little Donkey for anyone in Cambridge! read more

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My partner and I travelled all the way from Ottawa, Ontario and called ahead when we realized we were going to be late for our dinner reservation (we were seeing a concert right after dinner). No problem - they could move the reservation 15 minutes. Unfortunately, they also moved it from inside to outside - in November, in the rain. And expected us to sit there. When asked if anything could be done, the manager literally laughed and said, "Yeah, you can go right at the top of our waitlist! Oh wait - there is no waitlist! It's just you, waiting ninety minutes." My partner is terminally ill and on active chemotherapy; it was a "bucket list" trip. Never seen anything so utterly cruel in my life. read more

When I heard that Central's hottest (and hardest-to-get-into) new spot was going to start opening for Sunday brunch, I hopped right onto that Little Donkey and made a reservation for the first day. The only spot available on that first Sunday was for a 2:30 PM brunch. But I'll never say no to eggs and french toast, regardless of the time of day, so count me in! When we arrived on Sunday afternoon, the space was about half full, so I'm guessing a reservation probably isn't a necessity at this time. We were seated right away and admired the lovely space with clean lines and exposed brick walls. The brunch menu offers a wide assortment of items, and we couldn't really pinpoint a certain theme. But one thing is consistent: it all sounds enticing and delicious. The polite server informed us that they were out of the breakfast torta (which makes me think that this is a must-try for next time!). So we went halfies on the chilaquiles and the toad-in-the-hole ($12 each - super affordable!). The chilaquiles were nicely spiced, covered in salsa roja yet somehow still crisp (it must be magic!). The tomatillo salsa, crema, fried egg, avocado, and cilantro on top of the chips blended beautifully the textures, tastes, and elements of comfort & freshness. As for the toad-in-the-hole, this is a deliciously different dish that you just have to experience for yourself. Your mouth will go insane with the savory-sweet combo of grilled banana bread, runny egg, tender spinach, and flavorful sausage. Go crazy and combine different things on your fork for a different experience every time! The banana bread is just sweet and fruity enough to complement everything perfectly - and you won't be craving dessert afterward! I just found my go-to brunch spot in Central. It's hip, it's delicious, and it's more affordable than an LD dinner would be. Park your Little Donkey over at this brunch stable and feed him a toad-in-a-hole that he's sure to love. read more

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Slightly above average food and nice ambience, but nothing incredible. Stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday, and the place was fairly lively. The waitress recommended 5-6 dishes between two people, but 4 dishes were more than sufficient. We ordered the buratta, hummus, pupusa, and a vegetarian version of the lobster chow fun. The buratta was fine and a solid portion size, but they only gave one piece of bread for two people! That didn't quite make sense to me. The hummus was fine as well. They added some cucumber and sumac to it which gave it some additional flavor, but it fell short of excellent. The pupusa was probably my favorite, it resembled an arepa but had interesting toppings. Would definitely get this again and probably is the only dish that I would recommend for vegetarians. The chow fun noodle dish was incredibly salty. Would definitely not get this again. Service was friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. Overall, had a pleasant experience here, but nothing blew me away. We didn't try any of their meat dishes this time, so it is possible those are much better. read more

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I've heard such great things about Little Donkey but never wanted to make my way across the bridge to eat here. But luckily my friends and I planned a brunch date here in September to try it out. We made reservations and were seated outside in their back yard patio. Their COVID-19 protocols were great! Every table was VERY spaced out and it was sort of intimate eating with just your party. I knocked off a star since it was windy and super cold, but no heaters were outside and they could only offer hot water. Everyone around us were shivering!! Besides that, the food was great! We ordered the phat lao, the pickle brine fried chicken sandwich, patatas, an empanada, and a ton of oysters ($1 on Sundays from 1-2:30pm)! The phat lao and the fried chicken sandwich were probably my top picks of the day. The fried chicken sandwich was so tasty, the chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce just put everything together. The phat lao had rice noodles, but were covered with sauce. I loved all the ingredients that went in it such as the veggies, the pork, and a fried egg on top! The patatas were just your normal fried potatos topped with mayo and a hot sauce. The oysters were shucked fresh and chef's pick, meaning that you don't know what oysters you're getting. Could be on the menu, could not. Mystery oysters! Little Donkey is currently on hibernation but I can't wait to go back because their food is AMAZING! Along with that, their service is top notch. read more

I came here for my birthday dinner and it was great! We had reservations outside and despite light rain, there were nice tents set up with cute string lights for the ambiance. Unfortunately I do not have pictures of everything we got but here is a brief overview... - izakaya cucumbers: pretty standard. Was not what we were expecting but they weren't bad 4/10 - duxbury oysters: when can you ever go wrong with oysters? These were exquisite 9/10 - hamachi crudo: wow I could have finished off plates of this. Slices of fresh hamachi with a shiso vinaigrette, ponzu, and baby mushrooms... amazing 10/10 - kowloon fried cauliflower: the crunch on these were unreal. The sauce was also amazing, I could just eat this on rice and be happy 8/10 - pupusa: the sauces, the toppings, and the pupusa all came together for a really delicious plate, would have again! 9/10 - manti: this took about two hours to come out since our server thought we got the dish... we did not. The wait may have contributed to it but these were just okay. 6/10 - lamb chaat masala: yes yes yes! The flavoring on these lamb lollipops were great, definitely recommend 8/10 - ube sundae: got this for a birthday but still had to pay for it... the boba was hard and the ice cream was good but just alright. 6/10 We were looking forward to the uni rangoons we saw on the website but sadly they no longer had it on the menu. For drinks I got the ode to pablo cocktail (mezcal based) and a Spanish rose. Would definitely come here again, especially to try their rotating menu! read more

Little Donkey - LAMB CHAAT MASALA Izakaya Cucumbers Ode to Pablo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Always love this place. A little pricy, but worth it. Get the frozen rose. You won't regret it. read more

Little Donkey - Restaurant area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ordered BLT lettuce wrap (lamb bacon wrapped in lettuce), Manti (Istanbul meat ravioli) and Pupusa (traditional Latin America dish). All creative and flavorful. The lamb bacon is a bit salty for my taste. Their menu changes from time to time. Some history for self-reference: - Manti: traditional Turkish dumplings. Classic Kayseri manti are very small (old saying goes: 40 pieces of mantı should fit in one spoon). Other versions of manti (psıhalıve, kuru mantı, sulu mantı, etc.) are filled with different meat (e.g. goose meat) and served with and without yogurt. Manti is common in other cuisines: Uzbek and Kazakh mantı pieces are bigger and filled with pumpkins, Mongolian mantı include herbs like fennel seeds, and Russian pierogi has a thicker dough with a more intense egg taste. - Pupusa: a thick, round-shape flatbread from El Salvador/Honduras (the topic of the origin of pupusa came up during the Dominican Republic-Central American free trade agreement, as both nations wanted to make pupusa an exclusive export. Eventually, Honduras ceded the right to El Salvador, where pupusa is now celebrated as a national dish every second Sunday of November). It's made with corn/rice flour, similar to the Venezuelan and Colombian arepa, but with different fillings. Pre-Columbian pupusa were vegetarian and half-moon shaped, whereas later they became rounder. Guinness World Records lists the largest pupusa at 4.5 meters. read more

Little Donkey - Manti, BLT lettuce wraps, Pupusa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food at Little Donkey never misses. I always have eyes bigger than my stomach and order way too much but I'm not sorry because every bite is worth it at LD. I came with a girlfriend and thank goodness we had a reservation because it was packed, per usual. We ordered cocktails, crab & uni spring rolls, BLT lettuce wraps (still dreaming of the bacon in these, v thicc), the burger, and the noodles. My only complaint is that it's so loud inside I could hardly hear my friend who was sitting right across from me. I'm under 30 and it was a struggle to hear read more

Don't go there if you want to preserve your hearing. Music was painfully loud. It was so dim you couldn't read the menu. The food was from bad to mediocre and overpriced and the service awful. The salmon tuna bites we're not fresh. I go out to eat often and this place was the worst. read more

delicious cocktails and crudos (the uni tostada was great) but the I think the street noodles had too many vegetables and was not particularly flavorful definitely more bar vibes than restaurant vibes read more

My favorite restaurants by far. My partner and I made a plan to do date night once a month here. The food was incredible and the service was great. Great wine and drinks! read more

Atmosphere: The inside of the restaurant was very nice, new, and somewhat trendy. It made for a great place to meet up with an old friend. However, the space was large and it was almost completely empty, so it did have a little bit of a weird feel to it. Service: The service was a little slow because they seemed to be filming something inside of the restaurant. Also it was unclear where we could sit or which menu was being served and it took talking to a few people to figure everything out. I wish it was also more clear that they only serve about 5 things for lunch. Food/drink: I ordered the chicken sandwich and a Bloody Mary shot that came with an oyster. The sandwich was tiny--basically two hamburger buns with a piece of fried chicken inside. It was good but not worth the money I paid for it. The shot was good, but also could be better. Summary: Overall, it felt like a good place to grab drinks with someone like a coworker, but not so much if you are looking to sit down and have a meal. I think if I went at the dinner hour where the menu was larger it could have been a better experience. read more

Little Donkey - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pretty cool and hip little Tapas place in Cambridge. Had me on the chicken liver pate in crostini, that's a must order. Waitress was really nice, local ale on tap was top notch. The manti, an Istanbul lamb meatball in steamed pastry, excellent! I will be back for the short rib! read more

Pre covod review: Sat at the packed bar on a Tuesday night and had a few drinks -- the bartender was super attentive and all of the drinks were great. I ended up getting 3, and trying 6. The first one that I got had turmeric in it, and was on the ticker side, so it was like drinking a curry, but in a fantastic way. I also had the champs choice and the castaway. Hope to come back again soon for food if the drinks were anything to go by. read more

This place is great and fun but the menu is so eclectic that sometimes it feels like they are confused about their own concept. Maximalist globally inspired food read more

My general impression of tapas restaurants is usually "food was delicious, but I wish I got more". That holds true here at the Little Donkey. If you are okay with that, I think you can get a good dining experience here, because the tapas are tasty. My friends and I got 5 dishes: Everything Parker House Rolls - the dish my friend called the secret to not feeling hungry after eating tapas (since bread fills you up). The rolls were warm and soft, and I loved the fried garlic and shallots on top. Pair that with some butter, and I'm not sure what else you could want with rolls. Grilled Iberian Pork Secreto - I usually don't have high expectations for pork since I don't eat high quality pork that often, so this pork did surprise me a little. It reminded me of all the nice parts of a pork chop dish you would order at a nice steak house. Pickle Brine Fried Chicken Sandwich - Its not Howlin Rays level of fried chicken (the crispiness of the chicken isn't quite there), but it was pretty good in terms of flavor. I liked the avocado ranch and buffalo sauce on the hot and messy version of this sandwich. I think they did a good job of adding heat to this sandwich (buffalo sauce, jalapeños) without actually making it too spicy. Manti (Istanbul Neat Ravioli) - probably my favorite dish, this actually reminds me of the dumplings in chili sauce you can get at Szechuan restaurants (I love these dumplings) since the meat inside the ravioli had a strong lamb flavor and the red pepper butter is similar to chili oil. The garlic sour cream, lamb meat, and butter made for a delicious combination. Grilled Hanger Steak - this was fine. The steak was cooked well (medium) and it tasted good overall. Not the biggest fan of horseradish butter though, and I think I would have liked a better sear. The service was a bit slow and they also gave us the wrong check at first, but the staff was friendly and helpful. Would I come back again? Probably. There's still a lot of tapas that I would like to try out at some point, and it seems like they do get rotated often enough. Exploring a variety of small dishes is fun. read more

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Wow!!! So delicious and their menu is SO diverse. We came here with someone vegan and someone who didn't eat dairy and it's amazing how many things we were able to share. What an original and progressive menu. Highly recommend the empanadas and the drunken noodles. All the cocktails are good but the One in the Grapefruit is delicious!! read more

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I finally dined at Little Donkey after receiving countless recommendations, and was not disappointed. We had a reservation (highly recommend) for a Friday evening and were seated right upon arrival. The atmosphere is fairly plain but modern, and when busy very loud. Our servers were great- friendly and very attentive. We ordered the burrata, Parker house rolls, octopus, fried chicken sandwich, and cookie dough. The burrata was the showstopper of the evening. A large piece of fresh burrata topped with pistachio moke and green garlic, served with hot crispy garlic bread. Wow, I would come back just for that! The Parker house rolls were good. Hot and fluffy with blackened seasoning on top. My boyfriend really enjoyed the hot and messy style burger. It was certainly both! The octopus was also delicious. Slightly charred and cooked well. Also served with potatoes. The toll house cookie dough was huge for $8, and super filling. We couldn't finish it all! Can't wait to come back and try more items! read more

Little Donkey - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came in on a Wednesday night for dinner. The ambiance was very welcoming - super high ceilings, lots of seating, good music. The lighting was moody, if not even a little low. We got a booth for two, which was very comfortable. In general the service was friendly, but very slow. We were also a bit confused by the menu. By the time we were able to order, we asked if the burger came with size and the server said no. I personally think it's pretty weird to have a relatively full-sized sandwich on the menu and not serve it with a side (or even have fries as an optional add-on side). While I'm sure most people who come in to Little Donkey know it's a tapas/small plates spot, I do think it would have improved our experience if our server had asked us if it was our first time there and then offered a little explanation just to set our expectations more clearly. I got the burger, my friend got the chicken sandwich, and we shared the fried cauliflower. The food was good, though nothing blew me away. Overall we had a nice time but there were ways for the experience to be better. I think this place is best when you are looking to come with friends for the drinks and raw bar. read more

Thank you from the exhausted, hungry, appreciative, and very thankful bottom of each of our hearts! Such a great surprise! Thank you for thinking of our clinic!! The healthcare is blessed with restaurants like yours!! Keep doing what your doing, it melts our hearts!! Oh and by the way, your food, melted all of us!! Fantastic, flavorful, DELICIOUS!!! From Beth Israel Lahey Health Chelsea read more

Little Donkey - No idea, ate mine borrowed a coworkers - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Small plate serving was perfect!!! Nice ambiance, casual with wide variety of food and beverage options. At our table of 4 we had Asian, Latin and Italian foods. read more

We were both eager for our first visit to Little Donkey, which is but a short walk from the Central Square T station towards MIT. They recommended that we order 2-3 small plates apiece. We decided to start with 3, and to go on from there. The Pickle Brine Fried Chicken Sandwich $11 (green papaya slaw, jalapeno, avocado ranch) arrived as a single full sized sandwich. We easliy split it with a knife and was satisfied with the crispy crunchy coated moist dark meat chicken, soft bun, and the crisp slaw, and creamy sauce. It stood firmly in first place till nudged somewhat by the 4th dish we later added to our order. The Silver Queen Corn $8 (parmesan, bone marrow, bonito, aioli, hot sauce) vied for first place for my DC, also against the same late arriving contender. It was a rich mix of savory sweet flavors, and would have ideally been served with grilled olive oiled bread. It needed something to chew against. So we made do with the boring room temperature soft centered hard crusted baguette chunks that arrived when we inquired whether we could have some bread. It wasn't ideal, but surely better than nothing. The Manti (Istanbul Meat Ravioli) $14 (garlic sour cream, red pepper butter) was ordered under the advisement of our server. It came as a petite plate of 7 dumplings, each garnished with an even hand. I had expected something like the Mantwo from Helmand, and wasn't particularly hopeful, since it had been so overshadowed by the Kaddo pumpkin appetizer that lives forever in my dining memories. The meat filling of these manti were flavorful, but gamey. It wasn't to our taste, which was evidenced by the fact that neither of us fought for the extra 7th piece. The BLT Lettuce Wraps $12 (lamb bacon, pimento cheese, tomato jam, pickled red onion) was the final add in to our meal. After our first round of wraps, we discovered some surprise peach slices hidden beneath the lettuce leaves. We enjoyed this small plate very much, and decided that the pimento cheese was the only player that could have easily been dismissed from the party with no detriment to the dish. The lamb bacon was perhaps the only bacon I'll ever admit to enjoying to this degree despite its lack of fatty crispness. Afterwards, we realized that we did not have the foresight to leave room for dessert, though admittedly, none of the four options caught my eye. read more

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The food here is incredible as well as the service. There is such a wide variety of creative small plates to choose from and it is the perfect place to share and get a taste of everything. They are also very accommodating to any food allergies. It's definitely a place to get a special dinner! read more

The food was okay but not great. Service and ambiance are great though. I wouldn't recommend.

Food and drink were overpriced and not outstanding. Very loud. I could not hear the people at my table.

This place is my go to catch up with friends spot. The food is always evolving and changing, making each visit a whole new experience. The ambiance has nice low lighting, with a casual feel that ensures you never feel rushed or forced out of a table. The drinks are flavorful, exciting, and often very out of the ordinary. The service always feels like you're talking to an old friend, they keep things light and explain the menu in a nonchalant way to keep you informed and not overwhelmed. The manti, which has been a menu item the past few times I have visited, is a top favorite. The seafood dishes are ever changing, and every time I try them it is a whole different flavor profile proving they utilize local items and follow seasonal patterns. read more

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Excellent, fun and different. You need to be adventurous. It will pay off. We had the Torta with lamb bacon. The Toad in a hole was good (banana bread, egg, creamed spinach). Dessert was also fun. read more

Little Donkey - Cookie dough. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place can be a hit or miss based on my experiences. They have served me on a table and the bar on different occasions. Can get a little packed based on when you go there but there's ample seating space inside. I base my observations on my breakfast/brunch visits. Coming to the food and drinks: Brioche French Toast Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The taste is very refreshing and unlike other places that serve french toasts. The only downer would be the overall size. LD Habanero Maple Sausage You get one sausage sliced into two pieces. The sausage was cooked well, but the flavor was too subtle. Breakfast Torta Having this is like diffusing a bomb, one wrong bite or poke and the yolk would come out splashing on you. I don't remember the last time I was required to be so tactical while eating a breakfast sandwich. After dealing with all the mess, the taste was okay and nothing great to be honest. Espresso Martini (Cocktail) This has 2 variants, dark and creamy. I had ordered the creamy version but instead of being creamy it was more like iced coffee, watery and with no texture. It's as if they made this in a hurry without thinking about what's being asked for. By the time I started sipping, which was a minute or two after I got the drink, most of the foam layer on top started to disappear. Taste was okay but based on what I had ordered, it was disappointing. Slushie (Cocktail) The serving size was small, and the taste was mainly watermelon. It just seems like there wasn't enough alcohol in this equation. Churn-N-Burn (Cocktail) At least this drink comes in a tall glass but don't be fooled by that since it's mostly filled with ice. You'll mainly get a hint of butter and spices. There are things that I can overlook like small serving size and high prices if the food tastes great but not customer service. I've had better experience when I was seated on a table and the place was mostly packed but my latest experience was the stark opposite. Given that the place wasn't jam packed and there were many empty spots, the bartender serving me seemed distracted and agitated, tossing and dropping things in front of me like he's doing a big favor. This made me feel as if the guy had something against me and was extremely happy to serve other couples. These days, is it too much to expect decent behavior from someone that's serving you? Now, I've been to hundreds of restaurants and bars around the country but I've never had such an experience and that makes it hard for me to come back here. read more

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Nothing really beats Little Donkey any time of day or year. I love the rotating menu because it ensures that I never have the same experience, and yet it's always awesome taste-buds-wise. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu. I always share with my crew ensuring that we each get to taste many different dishes. I can't rave about this place enough-- it's one of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge and Boston. read more

This place is amazing! As a party of two, we opted to get on the list for the bar seats. Super cool that they have a wait list for the bar seats. Our bartender was amazing! The food here is also amazing. Small plates, lots of items have an Asian fusion flare. We ordered the soft shell crab chow fun. Their chow fun noodles are made in house. This dish was fantastic! The shift shell crab was great, but the noodles!!! Yum! We also had the hot and messy fried chicken sandwich. It's a spicy one, so stay away if you don't like the heat! While this was good, it was not anywhere near as good as that chow fun! For a great atmosphere, great service and fear food, stop by the Little Donkey! read more

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After months of not being able to secure a table (they are always packed on weekends, and parking on Central Square has been quite a challenge recently,) we finally secured a table for Sunday lunch and celebrating our friend's birthday at the same time! From the food standpoint, Little Donkey surely has a very unique concept that no restaurants in Greater Boston could similarly offer. There's a little bit of Jewish and Asian influence to the dishes, which results in some very interesting dishes. Our big group of 12 opted for a little bit of everything, but our favorites were the Orange Blossom Waffle and Thai Pork Tacos. In general they all tasted great, our minor complaint was just the way the dishes were portioned makes it a bit challenging to share for big groups. Service was super friendly and efficient. Keep up the great work! read more

Little Donkey - Kouign Amann - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Overpriced for small plates of mediocre fusion fare in an extremely noisy environment with charmless decor, this restaurant's most memorable feature was the condescending, bearded gay waiter who gave passive aggressive notice to move my bag pronto because he was seating a family of four next door. The request was essentially reasonable; its delivery was nasty. I suppose solo diners need not darken the tables at his restaurant (we seem to be second class citizens) though it is doubtful he owns the place. He proceeded to be obsequious with said family. That one interaction, potentially tinged with racism (I am a woman of color), soured the entire experience and overshadowed the bland kale and beetroot dish that was the closest thing to a healthy choice on the menu. The accompanying burrata was rich, but revealed itself to be too overwhelming and under-seasoned at the same time. Non-white customers and solo diners: beware of snarky discrimination with total ignorance of what good service and the mildest notion of manners might be. The hostess was quite lovely, in contrast, and the Asian-American server was efficient, attentive, and professional, and seemed to take up the slack of others. read more

I've only gotten pick up/take out but the food is great! Very easy to find. It is busy on the weekends so keep that in mind.

Apartment hunting in Cambridge is a pain, but somehow it led me here so I'm glad I got something out of it. Food: See pic (65%) Taste to price 4/5 Quality to price 4/5 Portion to price 3.5/5 Average = 3.83 Service (20%) Friendliness 5/5 Promptness 4/5 Average = 4.5 Cleanliness (15%) Bathroom 4/5 Dining area 4/5 Kitchen area 4/5 Average = 4 Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)] = [2.49]+[0.9]+[0.6] = 3.99 What else to know: This place was packed. I was here on a Saturday night. Luckily there was a table by the window for me. I was immediately greeted by the waiter who was uber-friendly and helpful. He talked me into having Percebes (Yeah, what the hell is that right?). I also had the beef tartar and the Matzo ball ramen. I was most excited for the ramen because it was listed as one of the top ramen by Eater to which I'll confess is pretty good. For a tapas place, the portion size is decent. Ambiance and crowd gave me good vibes. Great place to chill if you're looking for higher end food and drinks. At 3.99, Little Donkey is so close to 4 Stars yet so far. I can't round up given my rating system and I wish Yelp would allow me to display a 3.99 instead of 3 stars. Next time, I'll come back and order different plates. As for service and cleanliness, they're top notch. **If you enjoyed my review, follow or add me as a friend. read more

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The service and food are both top notch. Lots of specialty cocktails, which are always delicious. There are plenty of options for all types of diets (veg, gluten free). You will see many servers and food runners all working hard to make your stay enjoyable. If you're looking for large portions, you won't find it here. What you will find is creative, aesthetically pleasing, and flavorful food! It's definitely worth a trip, just a short T ride from center of Boston. We never miss a chance to eat at Little Donkey! read more

Finally made it to Little Donkey for brunch. Let me tell you, it was so worth the wait. We started with the bread basket (which is actually not a basket btw). The cheesy bread was so good but that biscuit - mmmmm! I was kind of sad I was sharing with 3 other people! Then of course I went and ordered more carbs because I wanted to try the french toast. This melt in your mouth dream of a dish consists of brioche bread topped with cornflakes and coconut and then toasted to perfection before being smothered with maple syrup, cream and apples. Need I say more? Seriously, if you like french toast you've GOT to try this one. I'd seen photos of it before with blueberries and honestly I think that would take it over the top (no offense to the apples). In summary, seriously great brunch and now I really want to go back and try the dinner options. read more

Little Donkey - The brioche french toast with patatas bravas in the background. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really wish to give them negative stars but unfortunately 1 star is the lowest that Yelp allows currently. I feel stupid to have chosen this place for celebrating our wedding anniversary. I booked this place almost 10 days in advance and was so so looking forward to it. First of- they have THE most annoying, sad and monotonous automated voice answering their phone. At the end of her annoying message she asks for a 'remote access password' and then hangs up!!!!! We were running late to our reservation and I tried calling them a few times to no real answer and just got this sad woman's voice over and over. Upon our late arrival, as expected, we got (epic proportion) attitude from the reservation lady about their waiting policy "our grace waiting period is 15 minutes and without any communication we cancel the reservation ". To this, I tried explaining the phone issue and all she said in response was "oh! But we didn't get any of the calls!" We were about 20 minutes late so we deserved the lecture but her overall attitude towards us and unwillingness to accept or acknowledge our side of the story just started us off on a very bad note and a terrible start to what was suppose to be an exciting dinner experience. I am never coming back to this restaurant or recommending this to anyone. This is sad because my husband liked the food a lot. Their Pakora dish is 5 stars. So is their Boar dish which comes with delicious in-house pasta (server's recommendation). Apu's spl cocktail had the perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. Had I known that the Cauliflower dish would be a tad bitter, I would have avoided it. In desserts, the ice cream sandwich is huge and we couldn't taste any Banana. On the other hand, the chocolate mousse dish idea is an excellent one but lacks presentation. The mousse itself is creamy yet airy and I liked all the accompanying toppings. Overall this place has bad service (they lost a custom within the first five minutes), OKish food; absolutely not worth spending 60$ per person. Wonder if Toro would be the same! read more

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This place? Amazing! My friend who lives nearby to the restaurant suggested we go. While there was a bit of a wait, we were able to magically snag two seats at the bar. When looking around, it was admittedly a bit eerie to see that 99% if the patrons there were easily within 4 years of us age-wise (up or down). With that said, late 20's to late late 30's crowd. The bartender was amazing. He was super friendly and attentive and steered us in the right direction food wise. We had a few shared appetizers and they were AMAZING. All of them. We also enjoyed a mixed drink in an actual Grapefruit... I repeat: in an actual grapefruit. Drinks were on point, food was on point, service was on point and the atmosphere too. I'm super excited to head here again soon. read more

Little Donkey - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Staff was extremely rude. I had to get up (twice) to ask the waitress to come back to complete order as she walked away several times mid order. The bathroom did not have any soap. I also had to ask them twice to supply soap. Which they still hadn't by the time we left. Mind you the restaurant was not busy read more