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: high-protein, nut-free, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, tlc, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Yogurt and Granola - $5: dairy, gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Oatmeal - $3.5: Certified Gluten Free Rolled Oats Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Breakfast Sandwich - $7.5: House made frittata, Vermont cheddar on a made from scratch English muffin. Choice of Bacon, A4 Sausage, or Ham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chia Pudding - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad - $15: Hazelnuts, Red Onion, Pecorino, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Caesar - $16: Hearts of Romaine, Black Pepper-Pecorino Dressing, White Anchovies, Pecorino Romano, Focaccia Croutons & Crispy Garlic Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Fall Arugula Salad - $14: Hudson River Empire Apples, Roasted Honeynut Squash, Green Island Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Chives & Apple-Cider Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Thai Crispy Rice Salad - $13: Baby Kale, Pickled Ginger, Pork Roll, Cilantro, & Chili-Lime Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Baked Meatballs - $16: Gremolata, Crispy Garlic, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese & Focaccia Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fresh Macaroni & Cheese - $14: Housemade Creste di Gallo Pasta, Vermont Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Pangrattato & Gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Squash & Prosciutto Sandwich - $14: Buffalo Mozzarella, 18-Month Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula & Apple Butter Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wood-Fired Korean Pork Belly Sandwich - $15: Smoked Pork Belly, Chicken Liver Pâté, Pickled Vegetable Salad, Mint, Cilantro & Garlic Herb Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Garlic-Herb 1/2 Chicken - $24: Butternut Squash Puree, Parsnips, Wild Mushrooms & Fall Salsa Verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- BLT - $11: Ranch Sauce. On your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuna Sandwich - $11: Red Onion, Arugula, Tomatoes, Candied Hazelnuts on your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $11: Romesco Sauce, Arugula, Tomatoes, Red Onion on your choice of a bagel or English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Rigatoni alla Bolognese - $21: Grassfed Beef Bolognese, Housemade Rigatoni Pasta & Gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Campanelli alla Vodka - $19: Slow-Cooked Tomato Conserva, Pecorino Cheese & Whipped Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tomato Pie - $15: Tomato, Pecorino & Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Classic Margherita - $16: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino & Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- White Anchovy Pizza - $18: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Green Olives, Capers, Pecorino, Chili’s & Parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Not Pepperoni - $19: Soppressata, A4 Mozzarella, Tomato & Pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- A4 Sausage & Pickled Peppers - $19: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino & Parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Clam Oreganato - $18: Garlic Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Clams, Fresh Oregano, Lemon, & Chilis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom & Fontina - $17: Mushroom Sauce, Pecorino & Gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Carnivore - $21: A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Pecorino, Soppressata, Sausage & Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Asbury Park Hawaiian - $19: Taylor Ham, A4 Mozzarella, Pecorino, Tomato, Cilantro & Roasted Pineapple Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prosciutto Americano - $24: Baby Arugula, A4 Mozzarella, Tomato, Hot Honey & Post-Oven Prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sherry-Maple Bacon Pizza - $19: Whole Milk Mozzarella, Red Onions, Crispy Garlic & Maple-Chili Glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pepperoni Pizza - $18: Pepperoni, Grande mozzarella, tomato, and pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Pizza - $16: A4 Mozzarella, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Tomato, & Pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butternut Squash Pizza - $18: Squash Puree, Caramelized Onion, Fontina Cheese, Spicy Maple Syrup, Chives & Pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bread & Butter Pickles - $6: Sweet Pickled Cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Basket of Knots - $9: Garlic Knots, Gremolata, Crispy Garlic, Pecorino & Fresh Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Supreme Knots - $16: Garlic Knots blanketed in melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spiced Squash Soup - $7: Spiced Mascarpone, Chives & Hot Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Wood-Fired Bavarian Pretzel - $14: Pimento Cheese & Beer Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- A4 Wood-Fired Wings (1/2 Dozen) - $10: Choice of Traditional Buffalo or Sticky Szechuan Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- North Fork Chips - $2: Barbecue, Salted, Sour Cream & Onion, Sweet Potato, Salt & Vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bagels w/Cream Cheese, Jam or Butter - $3: Everything, Pecorino Cheese, Honey Oat & Sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Banana Bread - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scones - $3.65: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Croissant - $3.65 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Croissants - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Savory Croissants - $3.95: Rotating Flavors
- Almond Croissant - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pecan Sticky Bun - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Danish - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cranberry Orange Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cookies - $3: Rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gluten Free Brownies - $4.5: With a cream cheese swirl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Florentine Bar - $5: Almond Cookie Crust, pistachios, dried cherries, and sliced almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Sticks - $3.75: Croissant Dough Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar mix and toped with sweet Icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Bread - $3.75: With Chocolate Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $9: With Cream Cheese Frosting and Walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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
- Fresh Squeezed OJ - $4.75
- Hot Chocolate - $4.25
- Aqua Vitea Kombucha - $4.5
- Cold Pressed Living Juices - $7: Fresh Start, Carrot Kick, or Pineapple Punch