The Dial

4.2 (394)

$30 and under

American

907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Sophisticated yet laid-back, The Dial is a bustling restaurant and bar serving global cuisine with a distinctly local flair. Step out onto the patio when the temperature rises or organize a gathering in our private dining room.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://thedialcentralsq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Justin Urso
Private party facilities
The Dial’s vibrant event spaces range from a communal patio, private dining room ,to an open-concept lobby designed for, social gatherings, corporate parties, and any occasion in between. Offering eclectic food and beverage programs with seasonal ingredients, our events team will work with you to create a custom menu that will wow your guests.

Location
907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Area
Cambridge
Cross street
Mass Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Few minute walk from 'Central' T-stop on the Red Line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pork Bao BunsUSD 15.00
kewpie | cilantro | black vinegar pickles | aso sauce
Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup)USD 14.00
chorizo | kale | white beans
Roasted Baby CarrotsUSD 13.00
aleppo honey | ras el hanout | almond dukkah | mint labneh
Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00
chili lime glaze | cilantro | mint | thai basil
Gambas al AjilloUSD 16.00
sautéed shrimp | garlic | chile | white wine | parsley | grilled bread
Sweet Potato Borek (Savory Turkish Pastry)USD 14.00
brown butter urfa tomato sauce | burrata
Cauliflower PakoraUSD 15.00
tomato tamarind chutney

Noodles

Buccatini AmatricianaUSD 18.00
tomato | chili | guanciale | pecorino
Drunken NoodlesUSD 19.00
chicken | chile | garlic | kee mau sauce | thai basil
Dan Dan Noodles {Spicy Sichuan Noodles}USD 20.00
peanuts | ground pork | chili oil | sesame mustard greens

Mains

Thai Red CurryUSD 29.00
clams | mussels | shrimp | egg noodles | coconut makrut lime broth
Pan Seared SalmonUSD 29.00
black rice | butternut squash puree | epis
Grilled Aleppo ChickenUSD 28.00
roasted red potatoes | kale | charred lemon | oregano
Lamb Merguez Burger*USD 21.00
brioche | harissa | feta | pickled red onion
Braised Short Rib*USD 34.00
polenta | gremolata | roasted mushrooms | thyme jus

Grapes

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Esk Valley, Marlborough {New Zealand}USD 12.00
Chardonnay, Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley {France}USD 14.00
Viognier, Yalumba, South Australia {Australia}USD 13.00
Torrontès, Piatelli, Salta {Argentina}USD 12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Averaen, Willamette Valley {Oregon}USD 15.00
Tempranillo, Faustino Crianza, Rioja {Spain}USD 13.00
Malbec, Catena, Vista Flores {Argentina}USD 14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino-Macul, Central Valley {Chile}USD 14.00

Sparkling

Cava, Mas Fi, Catalona {Spain}USD 11.00
Brut Rose, Casa Canevel, Veneto {Italy}USD 12.00
Champagne, Nicolas Fuillatte, èpernay {France}USD 16.00

Cocktails

907 Old FashionedUSD 16.00
maker's mark 907 main st. barrel selection | angostura amaro | dry curaçao | maraschino
Notorious F.I.G.USD 14.00
bombay dry | pear liqueur | cinnamon fig jam | vanilla | lemon
Nana's CoquitoUSD 14.00
house rum blend | house-made coquito | nutmeg
Thursday ChildUSD 16.00
mad river rye | punt e mes | lillet rouge | espresso syrup
Jack of All TradesUSD 14.00
laird's applejack | mastiha | spiced cranberry | lime
Vert Froid PunchUSD 16.00
tanteo tequila | green chartreuse | spiced chocolate milk
Guayaba DaiquiriUSD 15.00
bully boy co-op rum | fruitful guava | makrut lime syrup | citrus
My Blueberry NightsUSD 14.00
chamomile vodka | fruitful blueberry | maple syrup | citrus
Mary ChainUSD 14.00
vida mezcal | herb syrup | honey | lemon | bitters
Panelazo (Served Hot)USD 15.00
aguardiente | panela | star anise | orange zest

Draught

Pacifico; Cerveza 4.5% Sinaloa, Mexico
- 16ozUSD 7.00
Brig; Mocha Stout 6.8% Springdale Beer Company; Framingham, MA
- 12ozUSD 10.00
NBPT Plum Island; White 5.4% Newburyport Brewing; Newburyport, MA
- 16ozUSD 10.00
Duchess Cherry; Sour 6.8% Verhaeghe Vichte; Flanders, Belgium
- 12ozUSD 11.00
Maine Lunch IPA 7.0% Maine Beer Company; Freeport, MA
- 12ozUSD 10.00
Rotating Cider 4.5% Stormalong; Sherborn, MA
- 16ozUSD 9.00

Bottles + Cans

Santilli IPA 6.0% Nightshift Brewing Co.; Everett, MA
- 16ozUSD 9.00
Spindrift; Hard Seltzer 4.0% Spindrift Beverage Co.; Newton, MA
- 12ozUSD 8.00
Green State; Lager 4.9% Zero Gravity Brewing; Burlington, VT
- 12ozUSD 8.00
Miller High Life; Pilsner 4.6% Miller Brewing Co.; Milwaukee, WI
- 12ozUSD 5.00
Finnish Long Drink; Gin Soda 5.5% The Long Drink Company; Utica, NY
- 12ozUSD 8.00
Rescue Club IPA (N/A) 0.5% Rescue Club Brewing Co.; Burlington, VT
- 12ozUSD 8.00
Upside Dawn; Golden Ale (N/A) 0.4% Atheltic Brewing Co.; Stratford, CT
- 12ozUSD 8.00

Reviews

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4.2

(394)

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

392 Reviews

DB
DrBeth
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to see selection for vegetarians/vegans has increased. Would like to see even more options. Love the multi-cultural food options.
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PamelaC
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious brunch food. We had the very flavorful blood orange cake.
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LissyR
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is cute but the food is not for everyone
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 10 December 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We dined on a Saturday night, later in the evening, but we had a reservation, so we assumed that they were still serving the full menu. We arrived and were seated immediately. We tried to order drinks, but when my husband ordered a particular beer on the menu, they said they didn’t have that one, so he ordered another brand, only to find out they didn’t have that one either. So he ended up getting his third choice. I tried to order one of their featured cocktails, but that wasn’t available either. The food was good, but at the end of the meal, when we got the check, they gave us the wrong one (there were only two parties in the restaurant, so it seemed strange that they gave us the wrong check). So, though the food was good, the service was definitely lacking.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location, cute on the inside. The food was very good, the pumpkin desert was amazing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 3 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The beet salad was delicious, but the steak was very tough
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Kdiner
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 November 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner for two at The Dial. We were seated in the bar area, which was pretty noisy, but nice. Seating was clean and comfortable. It took a little longer than I would have liked for our waitperson to check in with us on several occasions, but she was very pleasant and recommended a drink. Food arrived promptly; we enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, cauliflower pakoras (tomato tamarind chutney was so good!), and lamb merguez sliders. Will be back.
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daniellep Gold
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers and main meals were great! There were not a ton of vegetarian main meal options, however. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was good.
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eatlocal
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend checking out The Dial. Food is excellent and suggest getting multiple dishes and sharing them all. Highly recommend the Mezze plate and the Bucatini Carbonara.
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TonyT
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Dial has the best outdoor dining area around. Drinks, food, and vibe are all excellent.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://thedialcentralsq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Justin Urso
Private party facilities
The Dial’s vibrant event spaces range from a communal patio, private dining room ,to an open-concept lobby designed for, social gatherings, corporate parties, and any occasion in between. Offering eclectic food and beverage programs with seasonal ingredients, our events team will work with you to create a custom menu that will wow your guests.

Location
907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Area
Cambridge
Cross street
Mass Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Few minute walk from 'Central' T-stop on the Red Line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Snacks

Parmesan Rosemary FritesUSD 7.00

BunuelosUSD 9.00

Chicken WingsUSD 11.00

Raw

Pastrami Cured Salmon*USD 15.00

Beef Tartare*USD 17.00

Salmon Tartare*USD 16.00

Small Plates

Pork Bao BunsUSD 15.00

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Soup)USD 14.00

Roasted Baby CarrotsUSD 13.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00

Gambas al AjilloUSD 16.00

Sweet Potato Borek (Savory Turkish Pastry)USD 14.00

Cauliflower PakoraUSD 15.00

Noodles

Buccatini AmatricianaUSD 18.00

Drunken NoodlesUSD 19.00

Dan Dan Noodles {Spicy Sichuan Noodles}USD 20.00

Mains

Thai Red CurryUSD 29.00

Pan Seared SalmonUSD 29.00

Grilled Aleppo ChickenUSD 28.00

Lamb Merguez Burger*USD 21.00

Braised Short Rib*USD 34.00

Grapes

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Esk Valley, Marlborough {New Zealand}USD 12.00

Chardonnay, Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley {France}USD 14.00

Viognier, Yalumba, South Australia {Australia}USD 13.00

Torrontès, Piatelli, Salta {Argentina}USD 12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Averaen, Willamette Valley {Oregon}USD 15.00

Tempranillo, Faustino Crianza, Rioja {Spain}USD 13.00

Malbec, Catena, Vista Flores {Argentina}USD 14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino-Macul, Central Valley {Chile}USD 14.00

Sparkling

Cava, Mas Fi, Catalona {Spain}USD 11.00

Brut Rose, Casa Canevel, Veneto {Italy}USD 12.00

Champagne, Nicolas Fuillatte, èpernay {France}USD 16.00

Cocktails

907 Old FashionedUSD 16.00

Notorious F.I.G.USD 14.00

Nana's CoquitoUSD 14.00

Thursday ChildUSD 16.00

Jack of All TradesUSD 14.00

Vert Froid PunchUSD 16.00

Guayaba DaiquiriUSD 15.00

My Blueberry NightsUSD 14.00

Mary ChainUSD 14.00

Panelazo (Served Hot)USD 15.00

Draught

Pacifico; Cerveza 4.5% Sinaloa, Mexico

Brig; Mocha Stout 6.8% Springdale Beer Company; Framingham, MA

NBPT Plum Island; White 5.4% Newburyport Brewing; Newburyport, MA

Duchess Cherry; Sour 6.8% Verhaeghe Vichte; Flanders, Belgium

Maine Lunch IPA 7.0% Maine Beer Company; Freeport, MA

Rotating Cider 4.5% Stormalong; Sherborn, MA

Bottles + Cans

Santilli IPA 6.0% Nightshift Brewing Co.; Everett, MA

Spindrift; Hard Seltzer 4.0% Spindrift Beverage Co.; Newton, MA

Green State; Lager 4.9% Zero Gravity Brewing; Burlington, VT

Miller High Life; Pilsner 4.6% Miller Brewing Co.; Milwaukee, WI

Finnish Long Drink; Gin Soda 5.5% The Long Drink Company; Utica, NY

Rescue Club IPA (N/A) 0.5% Rescue Club Brewing Co.; Burlington, VT

Upside Dawn; Golden Ale (N/A) 0.4% Atheltic Brewing Co.; Stratford, CT

Dining areas

Additional information

For Restaurateurs, Hotels Are More Appetizing Than Ever Post-COVID

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