what's on the menu
Dinner at Alice is the kind of meal that asks you to slow down. Every night we serve Italian small plates, house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and seasonal mains built around what’s fresh right now. Named after our founders great-grandmother, Alice was built to be the neighborhood spot you keep coming back to. Warm lighting, a lively dining room, and food that’s seriously good without being fussy. Whether it’s date night, dinner with friends, celebration, or a long overdue catch-up, our table is yours for the evening.
reserve your table for dinner
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are always welcome when we have room. Dinner at Alice fills up, especially on weekends. Find us at 238 Main Street, in Cambridge, MA. Prefer to eat at home tonight? You can always order pickup. Alice never judges a night in.
Come hungry, order a few things for the table, and let your night unfold.
Alice’s dinner menu
Our dinner menu, much like Alice’s fashion choices, changes with the seasons, but the heart stays the same: honest Italian cooking made from scratch, every day, served up comfort style for you and yours. Learn more about our style of dinner and access the full dinner menu below.
small plates
Start the way Italians do, with plates meant for sharing. Think marinated olives, crispy arancini, seasonal crudo, and vegetables treated with the same care as everything else on the menu. Order two or three and pass them around.
fresh pasta
Every pasta at Alice is made in-house. Silky tagliatelle, pillowy gnocchi, and filled pastas that change with the season, each one sauced simply so the pasta itself gets to shine.
wood-fired pizza
Our pizzas come out of the wood-fired oven blistered, chewy, and just a little smoky. Classic combinations sit alongside seasonal specials, and yes, the margherita simply delish.
mains & desserts
Round out your meal with a seasonal main, whether that’s fresh fish, a hearty braise, or whatever our kitchen is most excited about this month. Our dessert menu is worth staying for, and if you’re still in the mood after dinner, see if you can find Monarch, our speakeasy-style cocktail and dessert lounge.
frequently asked questions
about dinner at Alice
Do I need a reservation for dinner at Alice?
Reservations are recommended, especially Thursday through Saturday when the dining room fills up quickly. That said, we always welcome walk-ins when we have space, and seats at the bar are a great option if you’re feeling spontaneous. You can book through OpenTable here.
Does Alice accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Our dinner menu includes vegetarian dishes, and our kitchen is happy to accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs wherever we can. Just let us know when you book or tell your server when you arrive, and we’ll point you to the best options on that night’s menu.
What should I wear to dinner at Alice?
Come as you are. Alice is a neighborhood taverna, not a stuffy white-tablecloth affair, so anything from jeans to date-night dressy fits right in. Most guests land somewhere around smart casual, but there’s no formal dress code and no wrong answer.
Is Alice a good spot for a date night or special occasion?
Absolutely. Between the warm lighting, shareable plates, and house-made pasta, dinner at Alice was practically built for date night. Celebrating something bigger? Ask about our private events and group dining. And if you feel particularly curious, don’t forget that Monarch, our speakeasy-style cocktail and dessert lounge, is located just beneath Alice. You’ll have to locate the entrance yourself. But that’s half the fun! It’s a nice surprise, and the perfect way to keep your evening going.
Where can I park near Alice in Cambridge?
We’re located at 238 Main Street in Cambridge, near Kendall Square. [Confirm with Daniel: nearby garages, street parking details, or validation]. If you’d rather skip parking altogether, the Kendall/MIT stop on the Red Line is a short walk away.
Does Alice offer takeout or online ordering?
Yes! If you’d rather enjoy dinner at home, you can order online pickup through Toast. Our house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza travel surprisingly well, just saying.
private events at Alice
Our spaces accomodate events of all occasions and sizes. Corporate dinners, holiday parties, birthdays, and buyouts. Learn more about what’s possible at Alice & Monarch in our private speakeasy event space…