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Upstairs on the Square


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4.5 of 5 stars 108 ratings
108 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
27
4.0 of 5 stars
46
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#23 of 413 restaurants in Cambridge
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Eclectic
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: Harvard Square
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2 of 5 stars
outoftownCt 1 contribution
CT
Jun 28, 2009

Online reviews convinced us to try this place agian - big mistake. Still overpriced, under portioned, some great, mostly mediocre entrees. Service passable and friendly. more

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4 of 5 stars
toujours_27 4 contributions
Quebec City QC Canada
May 26, 2009

We had lunch on the terrace. The staff is very nice. I had the chevre salad which was delicious but the cheese serving could have been a little more generous. more

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2 of 5 stars
majdougd 1 contribution
Sacramento, CA
Mar 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My daughter and I were looking for someplace to enjoy a special dinner for her birthday and we came upon this nice looking restaurant with an overview of the square. We looked at the menu and it seemed to reflect fine dinning. As we stepped in, a coat check relieved us of our coats and a smiling greeter met us... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 1, 2009

Nice atmosphere and good food. more

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5 of 5 stars
SethLBoston 33 contributions
Jan 20, 2009

Their turkey dinner is hands-down the best more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2009

Always good for brunch and dinner. more

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4 of 5 stars
roo15 127 contributions
Jan 2, 2009

Incredible service - when my friend had to leave the table to feed her baby, they took away her meal and brought a fresh one after she returned. I was impressed that our waitress didn't remove our plates until all had finished dining. Mains and appetizers were great - desserts were unimpressive and I suspect they had been made the... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 18, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Over-rated, over-priced. more

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4 of 5 stars
giulietta429 457 contributions
Vienna, Virginia
Nov 14, 2008

Was here for a business event and enjoyed the experience. The people were friendly. Cannot speak to the alcohol because I did not have any. We had a group menu, but I made some special requests which were accommodated. The salad was tasty but very small (portions were very inconsistent throughout the group). The baguette (served with butter) was also... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 15, 2008

Finally dined here! We sat outside. The food was good, drinks were excellent. Service friendly but a bit slow. more

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Upstairs on the Square Address

91 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: (617) 864-1933 Fax: 617 864 4625
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.