Alden & Harlow – American

Tucked beneath the bustling sidewalks of Harvard Square, this subterranean sanctuary hums with a rustic-chic energy where reclaimed wood and warm copper accents frame a lively open kitchen. Guests gather around communal tables to share inventive, vegetable-forward small plates that celebrate bold, wood-fired flavors and seasonal ingredients, all anchored by a legendary, char-crusted burger that has become a local icon.

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$$