Establishment Profile

Bar Enza

Name: Bar Enza
Address: 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138, Cambridge, MA, US
Telephone: (617) 661-5050
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

Recipes passed down through generations, served with the reverence they deserve

Italian$$$

4.4

77 reviews

The Special Occasion — dress accordingly

Elegant Italian dining at The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. Led by culinary legend Lydia Shire, Bar Enza serves handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and heartier entrees in a sophisticated, intimate setting. A destination for special occasions.

Chef's Table Selection

Harvard Square

The Maitre d' Recommends

Handmade Pasta

Italian Wine

Fine Dining

Hotel Restaurant

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Contact Details

Address

1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Telephone(617) 661-5050

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Hours

Mon-Fri: 5PM-10PM, Sat-Sun: 5PM-10PM

Transit

5 min walk from Harvard

Red

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