Alden & Harlow

I don't write a lot of reviews, but this one earned it.Eclectic food, a lively vibe, and exceptional service made this dinner a quality evening. I didn't catch her name, but the "aspiring Opera Singer" server tied it all together.... didn't miss a step with being able to diplomatically make suggestions (braised beef and a fabulous potato dish) while dodging servers in front of the chef's table.. she even "found" an extra dessert dish that I was craving but my wife said we didn't want. Well done!!!!Patrik

Good vibe here on a Sunday night.Service was really good for a table for 2.Chicken nuggets (5/5)Japanese yams (5/5)Salmon and ratatouille (5/5)

Alden and Harlow serves American style tapas. We ordered the patatas bravas, brussel sprouts, salmon, and some of their signature cocktails. Order the patatas bravas. They'll be the best you've ever had in your life, and anywhere else you order patatas bravas you'll be disappointed they're not Alden and Harlow's patatas bravas. The steak tartare changed my life. The service is great. If you have dietary restrictions like myself, the staff will go through the menu with a sharpie and blackout what you cannot eat. The restaurant itself is very big and modern. There's even bag hooks at the bar!

Went back to alden and Harlow and it's amazing as ever. They changed the menu a bit but the carrots are always a star. Drinks are great and service is good.Ask to sit in the greenhouse- very romantic and beautiful.

Service was great as well as atmosphere. The dishes are the small plates made for sharing. They recommend 2 per person which I think is a bit much. Everything we tried was delicious. Mixes of things I would not think of..smoked carrots on a mix of rhubarb and fennel. Scallops...a beef dish and the sweet potato dish...sorry for not knowing the exact names but everything was delicious.

I had high expectations going in after raving reviews from acquaintances, and overall I felt pleased with the dining experience here. These are small plates, so expect to order a few plates and spending a bit of money eating here. My favorite is their kale salad! They've massaged the kale so well and the sauce is a nice complement to the kale! The basil pasta was a bit too overcooked and not really my favorite flavor, but serving size was large. The pork belly with grits was perfection! I came in for Friday dinner and the place was packed. Good thing we made a reservation beforehand! The restaurant is underground and very spacious. Great for groups and date nights!

Definitely one of the more expensive restaurants near Harvard so prepare to shell out some dough! Everyone at my table tried the signature basil pasta which the server recommended but the portion was huge for one person so we wished we had shared and just ordered more appetizers instead. Wish there was an option to add a protein to the pasta too but I understand that the chef is particular about keeping true to the taste which I respect. I also tried the aioli chicken nuggets which were interesting and had a nice crunch. Taking off one star only because the prices were too steep compared to the value received, and the server tried to serve my friend an old bottle of champagne that had barely any bubbles left. Nice ambience though!

Super yummy new American style food. Tapas-sized portions, made to share. Selection of shareable veggie starters such as roasted carrots and brussels sprouts. Basil pesto pasta was delicious and fun to share. Had the duck entree--it was delicious, yet seemed small for an entree size. Same with the salmon. So noted that you'll want to make sure to order lots of sides, as the entrees can feel a bit more "a la carte" sized. However, some at the table ordered the mackerel and the burger, and these felt like normal sized entrees. So the sizing of the entrees is a bit variable here--something to notice.Great location in Harvard Square, with a delicious wine and cocktail list.

It was a lovely temperature so we opted for the outdoor seating before going to ART for a show. Sadly the nearby dumpster was blowing bad smells into the outdoor dining area the whole time we were eating. No one else seemed to be reacting. I'm not sure the solution. A fan - scented incense- bouquets of aromatics on the tables? The rest of the experience was fantastic. The food flavor combos were perfectly crafted. Our server, Sara was pleasant and knowledgeable with any of our food inquiries. It was recommended to share 3-4 dishes. I believe we could have eaten even two more dishes but I think we chose smaller dishes. We ordered the Japanese Yams which had a tiny bit of delicious fried chicken skin and pickled apple. My favorite creative flavor combo. The broccoli and butternut squash hummus was so good - not only flavors but textures that were just right. The tuna sat on top of an orange gelatin- so yummy. But the star of the night were the scallops perfectly cooked and seasoned. Only 4 scallops for $27. But so worth it. We almost got another order to finish the night. Our mock tails were just ok. Gone in two sips. I do have a pet peeve about drinks that are mostly ice. I'd go back for the scallops.

What the heck happened? My last visit here was a 5/5 experience but tonight... easily one of my most disappointing dining experiences in recent history. Looking at my previous pics, portion changes have gotten smaller and the dishes just changed for no discernable reason. For example, the rosemary focaccia you just get olive tapenade and sweet better compared to the dip that was in the mason jar previously. And the king Ora salmon is now half the size and just served with bread and ratatouille.Also, the meal was somewhat expensive clocking in at $200 for a bad meal. It's sad to see Alden & Harlow in this current state.