Red House
(617) 576-0605
98 Winthrop St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
42.3723
-71.1206
Neighborhood: West Cambridge
What People Are Saying About Red House
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
This restaurant for all seasons occupies a cozy 19th-century house; its patio is one of Harvard Square's loveliest. The thoroughly modern bar includes a flat-screen TV and separates the noisy interior dining rooms, most of which feature operational fireplaces, from the popular, sunny patio. Young waiters do their best to explain the menu's many intricacies.
The Food
By serving many items in both appetizer and entree portions, the House smartly encourages diners to sample liberally from the versatile, constantly evolving menu of modern American cuisine (think intricate roasted vegetable tureens sharing table space with creamy, homemade seafood risotto and tender, grilled steaks). Don't pass on the house-made spinach pappardelle (ethereally light and tossed with crab meat, an ideal summertime dish) or the satisfying potato torte appetizer (filled with creamy Gruyere cheese and Westphalian ham).
User Reviews
dizzy02138
July 29, 2008
I passed this restaurant nearly everyday and loved the patio so I finally stopped by for lunch a few weeks ago. My dish was fine... BUT it was over 20min before anyone took our drink order, and much longer after that before the drinks arrived or our lunch order was taken. We almost got up and left (which I have never even considered doing before) because, by that point, the kitchen was supposed to be closed, we were starving and we thought we just weren't going to get food. When the food finally arrived my pasta was fine, a little heavy on the oil for my taste, but had a good combination of flavors. However, the awful service completely ruined my ability to enjoy the ambiance or my meal.
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g282945
July 03, 2007
Mediocre food terrible service. I've gone 4-5 times with different groups, but the experience was always underwhelming. The last 2 times, the front desk has been unacceptably rude and condescending and it felt as though he was trying to humiliate us in front of our guests. If I'm paying for a meal, especially a decent meal, I don't want to have to kowtow to the service. I can always get fast food, at least the service is better and I'm not out the money that it costs to go to the red house.
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dan14417
December 27, 2006
I go out to eat a lot and have been to many different retaurants in Boston. The Red House feels very homey and inviting. The dining we were in (I believe there are 2) was small and pleasant. Service was average, the waiter didn't have much personality at all, but was overall prompt. Food was also average. Although I didn't love it I would definately go back and give it a second chance- and probably try to sit outside next time.
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Know Before You Go:
Cut out the middleman (and burn off a few calories) by heading around the corner to Finale. The award-winning "desserterie" place provides The Red House with its desserts.
Parking:
Parking in Harvard Square is always a bear, especially on weekends. Try the University Place garage (located one block away) after 5pm for validated parking ($8 for the entire evening).
The Extras:
Set menus are available for parties of 14 or more and can be created by the customer.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Private Rooms, View Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Historic Setting, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, New American, Vegetarian, Seafood, Italian
Smoking Permitted:
No
