


Rotating dishes, 5-course tasting menus & cocktails offered up in an intimate restaurant.
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Address: 377 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 714-5584
Website: http://talullacambridge.com/
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The foie gras torchon is always a favorite of ours. Proteins and pastas are usually well cooked and flavorful. Dessert is not their strong suit, however, and we usually skip that course.
The staff is friendly and efficient. Chef Connor is very welcoming whenever we get a chance to interact with him. We always enjoy coming here for good food and hospitality.
There was a slightly awkward start: I arrived a little early in heavy summer rain, stepped inside, and was asked to come back closer to opening. I understand prep time is important, but the tone felt unnecessarily firm given the weather. That moment aside, once seated, everything smoothed out beautifully.
The food was excellent from start to finish. Highlights included a delicate scallop crudo, luxurious foie gras torchon, perfectly cooked butter-poached halibut, and a tender lamb loin. Dessert brought a fragrant lavender panna cotta, and an à la carte tagliolini with lobster was rich, savory, and satisfying. The meal closed with a tiny cinnamon-sugar pastry—an unexpected and charming finish.
Service was thoughtful and attentive, with special thanks to Jade for her warmth and care. Talulla’s 23% administrative fee in place of tipping is explained clearly. Despite the rocky beginning, the evening itself was graceful, confident, and deeply enjoyable.
Also the food and cocktails were all phenomenal. None of the dishes or cocktails I tried had a particularly strong, overwhelmingly notable flavor profile, but everything tasted on the more simple, slightly under-stated, and unpretentious-side. This isn’t a knock at all, but everything was done just right. Looking forward to coming back! We were told the menu switches up every couple of weeks, which is all the more reason for multiple visits.
Value-wise, it’s pricey but worth it, in my opinion. You’re unlikely to have to roll yourself out of here, but I didn’t leave feeling hungry, either.
The service is lovely, the cocktails are great and the wine list is full of interesting selections – with a great showing of smaller, off-the-beaten-path producers. It’s a total gem of a restaurant and one you should absolutely have on your list. It’s perfect for any occasion, or no occasion at all. Just go already!
I had a lot of spare time to write this review, so I gave my opinion for every plate. But if you only have a few seconds, then here’s my bottom line: Hands down, highly, highly recommend Talulla, and I can’t wait to return!
For a more detailed review, keep reading…
We started with the housemade sourdough and focaccia with herb butter. The sourdough was good, but my favorite was the focaccia! Since there were only two pieces of focaccia, I made sure to savor every nibble. And that melt-in-your mouth herb butter…perfection.
We shared two starters, the Crunch Salad and the Local Burrata. The flavors in the Crunch Salad were exquisite, but the game changer was the whey sorbet that was placed in the center of the salad. I never want to eat another salad again unless there’s a scoop of sorbet with it. The Local Burrata was so smooth and creamy and it paired well with the sweetness of the stone fruits. The croutons were crunchy and a flavorful addition to the appetizer. There was a small slice of duck prosciutto with this plate, and since I was the birthday girl, I selfishly ate the whole thing in one bite.
For our pasta, we ordered the Spaghetti which included littleneck clams and yuzu kosho (citrus and chili paste) which gave it a nice kick! For our main meal, we delighted in the Bavette Steak, which was perfectly seared and incredibly satisfying.
During our meal, I sipped on a sweet mocktail while my husband opted for a glass of wine. For dessert, I ordered an Espresso Martini which paired well with the complimentary birthday dessert of coconut gelato. (Aw…what a thoughtful and refreshing birthday treat!)
We were pleased to meet Danielle, of Talulla’s husband and wife team. She was so sweet and very kind.
When we received our receipt, we also received a small card explaining that a 23% Admin Fee had been added to our bill in lieu of asking for a tip. This fee goes towards paying the salaries of all of their employees. After enjoying such a scrumdiddlyumptious meal, we felt that the 23% admin fee was reasonable and well-deserved.
All in all, we highly recommend Talulla and are looking forward to our next reason to celebrate at this charming establishment.
Had the tasting menu. Right sized portions as there were 4 plates and then dessert. Did not feel hungry nor overfed afterwards.
The food was delicious. The wine selection was great anf non alcohokic cocktails were great – no basic overly sweet cocktails but refined drinks that paired with the dishes.
Would bsolutely recommend.