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Central Kitchen
- Mediterranean
- Cambridge, MA
About this business
Located in Central Square, this artsy bar and restaurant has a classy clientele and the decor has an Iberian feel. The American menu, with its contemporary blends, attracts diners from around the city. The dishes offer here are especially good for groups. The mussels are popular while the lamb skewer, Caesar salad and steak frites are all reasonably priced. The wine list is offers an array of red and white selections to complement your food.
Location details
567 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
fast and delicious lunch – I was walking down Mass ave the other day looking for a quick and decent lunch, which as I approached Central Square seemed less and less likely. Then I saw a long flag saying "lunch" outside Central Kitchen. I love this place at night and I was surprised they were open, but there were no waitresses just some chefs behind the bar serving sandwiches, soups and salads. I got a carrot soup and a roast beef sandwich, both excellent, with a glass of red wine. The roast beef had a roasted pepper relish o... read more
Vastly overated – I've been on a quest for the best steak frites in Cambridge for a while now and somebody had recommended that I try the one at Central Kitchen. What a disappointment. The food was at most average and way overpriced. Les frites were not julienne cut and were more like something you find in a bag of McCain fries. The steak, although very tender and cooked to my liking, was not a cut that suits a dish of this kind. and it also lacked a bit of imagination; very plain. Last but not least, what is wrong with thei... read more
major disappointment – I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's day. The decor is cool, with wine bottles and equations adorning the walls. However, as soon as we sat down, I wondered how anyone could consider this place "romantic." The music was too loud, as were the other patrons. The waitstaff was indifferent and the food was mediocre to say the least. We split a grilled octopus appetizer, and got the lamb shank and coussinet (sp?) as entrees. We were both ravenous at the start of the meal, but wound up not finishing any... read more
Good food and atmosphere – I would definitely recommend Central Kitchen. The food, wine, and atmosphere surpass expectations.
great place – Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Good for dates and for a group of friends.
a meal that went downhill – We ordered the cheese plate, a special, and it far overshadowed our entrees. The cheese plate consisted of roasted potatos with a heady muenster melted over them served with watercress in a lemon and oil dressing, dainty pickles, a hard-boiled egg with an exotic paprika, fresh mustard and toast. It seemed that lot of thought had been put into selecting these items to be served together. What came next was a disappointment relative to the appetizer. We ordered the lamb shank and the steak frites. W... read more
Too big for its britches – They've changed the menu at CK - more expensive and they are unable to execute. The roast chicken was limp, the salmon tasted like sweat and the appetizer of shrimp and grilled octopus had only one prawn. With main plates all now hovering at $20, this place becomes an $80-$100 dinner with wine. Which is just too much given how poorly the food tasted.
Good food, shame about service! – Title says its all! A number of the staff dont understand the concept of service. Terrible shame, food is good (arguably great) and prices are reasonable. But when you have staff like that it just detracts from the whole evening. I'm not going to gamble the quality of my evening on the hope of getting the right wait person.
Frequently asked questions about Central Kitchen
How is Central Kitchen rated?
Central Kitchen has a 4.1 star rating with 198 reviews.
When is Central Kitchen open?
Central Kitchen is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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