Editor Pick
Henrietta's Table
- February 25, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
meadowlark from Boston, Massachusetts
Highlights:
Henrietta's Table tries for a homespun but definitely upscale menu that offers some of the tastiest food in Harvard Square. The cranberry bread that they serve you while you are browsing the menu is so good, they've had to set up a little shop in the front of the restaurant to sell all the baked goods that their guests are clamouring for to take home. The decor is minimalist and elegant with ivory walls and dark wood.
Making it a "Cheap Eat":
Every college student knows that the cheapest eat is the one where someone else picks up the bill. Whether it's your parents visiting or a recruiter, if you are asked for a suggestion, this is a safe bet since the food is extremely tasty and, for a nice restaurant, the cost is not extreme.
Special tips:
The restaurant is extremely popular, for good reason, making reservations a must. The food is wholesome but health-conscious. The whole-grain breads served before dinner are fresh out of the oven. On the menu, the main courses (meats cooked tender with excellent gravies/sauces) are separate from the side dishes, which are meant to be ordered family style (e.g., one vegetable and one potato dish would be plenty for a family of four). There is a wide variety of original salad combinations (including the favorite mandarin oranges and roasted pecans--or was it walnuts?--regardless, it was excellent!).
Getting there:
The restaurant is actually located in the expensive Charles Hotel. It's about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the T stop. From the main T exit, look for the Wordsworth Curious George and head down the right fork (Brattle Street) past the Greenhouse. You'll reach the square where the hotel is, and the restaurant is on the ground floor.
The low-down:
The only setbacks are the cost and the need for planning ahead to get a reservation. Now you just need to wait for Mom and Dad to visit!
From journal Student's Guide to Cheap Eats: Harvard Square