Area Four – Italian
Sunlight streams into this vibrant neighborhood hub, where the morning begins with the comforting crunch of house-made granola and the savory steam of artisanal breakfast sandwiches. The energy shifts as the day unfolds, bringing a parade of textured kale salads and umami-rich grain bowls to the table, punctuated by the rustic warmth of tender, slow-baked meatballs. It is a culinary crossroads where wholesome, seasonal ingredients are elevated through bold global inspirations, creating a dining experience that feels both nourishing and effortlessly cool.
500, Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, 02139 https://www.areafour.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Area Four
Dairy-Free at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken and Miso Grain Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including A4 Wood-Fired Wings (1/2 Dozen), Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken and Gluten Free Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 39 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Supreme Knots, Almond Croissant and Fresh Macaroni & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey Sandwich and Sherry-Maple Bacon Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Squash & Prosciutto Sandwich and Cold Pressed Living Juices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Pressed Living Juices, Aqua Vitea Kombucha and Fresh Squeezed OJ. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 39 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Supreme Knots, Almond Croissant and Fresh Macaroni & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Area Four
Area Four in Cambridge has 12 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Almond Croissant, Tomato Pie and Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Area Four
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Butternut Squash Pizza | 14 g | 59.1 g |
| Carnivore | 40.9 g | 57.3 g |
| Prosciutto Americano | 143 g | 46.1 g |
| Chia Pudding | 70.8 g | 40.5 g |
| Squash & Prosciutto Sandwich | 24.5 g | 34.1 g |
| Florentine Bar | 90 g | 29.4 g |
| Sherry-Maple Bacon Pizza | 8 g | 28.8 g |
| Yogurt and Granola | 91.8 g | 27.8 g |
| Fall Arugula Salad | 19.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Wood-Fired Korean Pork Belly Sandwich | 99.3 g | 27.1 g |
| Clam Oreganato | 1.8 g | 24.5 g |
| Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad | 0 g | 22.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Yogurt and Granola - $5: dairy, gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oatmeal - $3.5: Certified Gluten Free Rolled Oats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $7.5: House made frittata, Vermont cheddar on a made from scratch English muffin. Choice of Bacon, A4 Sausage, or Ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chia Pudding - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads & Bowls
- Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad - $15: Hazelnuts, Red Onion, Pecorino, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $16: Hearts of Romaine, Black Pepper-Pecorino Dressing, White Anchovies, Pecorino Romano, Focaccia Croutons & Crispy Garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fall Arugula Salad - $14: Hudson River Empire Apples, Roasted Honeynut Squash, Green Island Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Chives & Apple-Cider Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Grain Bowl - $16: Farro, Bok Choy, Parsnips Honeynut Squash, Wild Mushroom Mix, Roasted Red Onion, Mint, Cilantro, Scallions, Miso Vinaigrette & Togarashi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Crispy Rice Salad - $13: Baby Kale, Pickled Ginger, Pork Roll, Cilantro, & Chili-Lime Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Baked Meatballs - $16: Gremolata, Crispy Garlic, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese & Focaccia Crostini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Macaroni & Cheese - $14: Housemade Creste di Gallo Pasta, Vermont Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Pangrattato & Gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash & Prosciutto Sandwich - $14: Buffalo Mozzarella, 18-Month Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula & Apple Butter Mustard Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Fired Korean Pork Belly Sandwich - $15: Smoked Pork Belly, Chicken Liver Pâté, Pickled Vegetable Salad, Mint, Cilantro & Garlic Herb Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken - $24: Butternut Squash Puree, Parsnips, Wild Mushrooms & Fall Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $11: Ranch Sauce. On your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $11: Red Onion, Arugula, Tomatoes, Candied Hazelnuts on your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $11: Romesco Sauce, Arugula, Tomatoes, Red Onion on your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Rigatoni alla Bolognese - $21: Grassfed Beef Bolognese, Housemade Rigatoni Pasta & Gremolata Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campanelli alla Vodka - $19: Slow-Cooked Tomato Conserva, Pecorino Cheese & Whipped Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Tomato Pie - $15: Tomato, Pecorino & Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Margherita - $16: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino & Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Anchovy Pizza - $18: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Green Olives, Capers, Pecorino, Chili’s & Parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Not Pepperoni - $19: Soppressata, A4 Mozzarella, Tomato & Pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- A4 Sausage & Pickled Peppers - $19: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino & Parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Oreganato - $18: Garlic Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Clams, Fresh Oregano, Lemon, & Chilis Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Fontina - $17: Mushroom Sauce, Pecorino & Gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnivore - $21: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino, Soppressata, Sausage & Bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asbury Park Hawaiian - $19: Taylor Ham, A4 Mozzarella, Pecorino, Tomato, Cilantro & Roasted Pineapple Salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Americano - $24: Baby Arugula, A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Hot Honey & Post-Oven Prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sherry-Maple Bacon Pizza - $19: Whole Milk Mozzarella, Red Onions, Crispy Garlic & Maple-Chili Glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $18: Pepperoni, Grande mozzarella, tomato, and pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $16: A4 Mozzarella, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Tomato, & Pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Pizza - $18: Squash Puree, Caramelized Onion, Fontina Cheese, Spicy Maple Syrup, Chives & Pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $6: Sweet Pickled Cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Knots - $9: Garlic Knots, Gremolata, Crispy Garlic, Pecorino & Fresh Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Knots - $16: Garlic Knots blanketed in melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Squash Soup - $7: Spiced Mascarpone, Chives & Hot Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Fired Bavarian Pretzel - $14: Pimento Cheese & Beer Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- A4 Wood-Fired Wings (1/2 Dozen) - $10: Choice of Traditional Buffalo or Sticky Szechuan Sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- North Fork Chips - $2: Barbecue, Salted, Sour Cream & Onion, Sweet Potato, Salt & Vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastries
- Bagels w/Cream Cheese, Jam or Butter - $3: Everything, Pecorino Cheese, Honey Oat & Sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Bread - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scones - $3.65: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croissant - $3.65 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Croissants - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Savory Croissants - $3.95: Rotating Flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Sticky Bun - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Danish - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cranberry Orange Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookies - $3: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gluten Free Brownies - $4.5: With a cream cheese swirl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Florentine Bar - $5: Almond Cookie Crust, pistachios, dried cherries, and sliced almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Sticks - $3.75: Croissant Dough Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar mix and toped with sweet Icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Bread - $3.75: With Chocolate Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carrot Cake - $9: With Cream Cheese Frosting and Walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coffee - $2.5
- Cafe Au Lait - $3: Drip Coffee with Steamed Milk
- Iced Coffee - $3.15
- Cold Brew - $4.25
- Nitro Cold Brew - $4.25
- Espresso - $3: Double shot 2oz
- Macchiato - $3.5: Espresso with milk foam
- Cortado - $3.5: Equal parts espresso and steamed milk
- Cappuccino - $4.15: Espresso with steamed milk and foam
- Latte - $4.4: Espresso with steamed milk
- Mocha - $4.65: Latte with house made chocolate sauce
- Hot Tea - $3.15: Assorted varieties
- Chai Latte - $4.4: Chai Tea Concentrate Blended with Milk and Cinnamon
- Matcha Latte - $5
- House Lemonade - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fresh Squeezed OJ - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Hot Chocolate - $4.25
- Aqua Vitea Kombucha - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Pressed Living Juices - $7: Fresh Start, Carrot Kick, or Pineapple Punch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Four
- Is Area Four dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Area Four has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken and Miso Grain Bowl.
- What can I eat at Area Four on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken and Miso Grain Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Area Four have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cold Pressed Living Juices and Aqua Vitea Kombucha.
- Is Area Four gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Area Four?
- Butternut Squash Pizza, at roughly 59.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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