Daedalus Restaurant

My experience at Daedalus was nothing short of fantastic. We had a reservation for 7:30 on a Saturday night, but we arrived about an hour early and were seated promptly.The servers here were courteous and lighthearted, and they did a great job of making sure our needs were taken care of while allowing us to enjoy our meal in relative privacy. Our table was outdoors on their rooftop deck, and while the view is mainly of construction projects now, the air was crisp and fresh and the area adorned with beautiful greenery. It felt quite welcoming.I had the burrata for an appetizer (pictured) and found the tomatoes a lovely complement. My main course was the mushroom was risotto, which was rich but not at all heavy, and I could have eaten three more plates. I had a taste of my friend's seafood risotto as well, and while it didn't wow me quite as much as the mushroom, I did find it quite tasty.For drinks, I started with the bees' knees, which was tart and refreshing, and I moved on to a Manhattan. This too was fantastic. I asked my server for a few extra cherries as a garnish, and I appreciate that my request was accommodated.Overall, I strongly recommend Daedalus, especially if you can snag a rooftop spot. No notes. A wonderful night.

Daedalus is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Harvard Square. I've come here many times and am always impressed with the quality of the food and service. I love their rooftop deck which is beautiful in warmer weather. They have a nice array of cocktails as well as some mocktails if you want something non-alcoholic to drink besides soda and juice.This week, I came here with a friend for dinner on a weekday evening and we sat outside on the upstairs deck which was really pleasant. They had some oldies playing on a sound system which created a mellow ambiance without being too loud to hear people. I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca which was incredibly tasty. The chicken was tender, juicy and wrapped in prosciutto and served with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans. My friend ordered the Steak Frites which came with shoestring fries. We both got the Bee Knees to drink (I got the virgin version and she got the alcoholic option). Both of us were very satisfied with our meals and the service was excellent! I will be back again soon!

A cozy neighborhood spot where you can get some pretty good food, drinks, and has a nice atmosphere. They also have a roof deck which is great to sit out on in the summer.

Been a long while since I had the pleasure of coming back here to dine on their amazing little roof top. Service was very friendly all around, the food was as good as I remember, and the vibe is just cozy and nice.

The food here is solid. We tried to octopus, butternut squash risotto, and short rib gnocchi. The octopus was on the tougher side, but the potatoes and veggies balanced the textures out. The risotto was my favorite! Felt very light and healthy. We sat on the rooftop which was an okay experience. There's nothing in the surrounding area besides other buildings so not much to see, but enjoyed the outdoor seating. The wait times for food is quite long considering it wasn't very busy when we arrived and the prices are pretty expensive. Might be more of a place to go for just drinks!

Definitely on the fence for 5 v. 4 stars. It a great space with lots of interesting decor, and the upper floor has a great vibe ...get up there if possible. Service was good; expected for a slow evening. Vibe is nice...not too much TV or music pervading, yet not lacking in some liveliness either...nice touch.Host was great and re-seated to better spot (chairs not stools) was easy.The standard menu (no specials that night) had scallops which were super! Cooked perfectly with the broc rabe also perfect on the side. The risotto, possibly from another school of risotto-thought, was not so. Just OK and seeming under cooked a bit and underwhelming... some umami or like influence would be good/needed.Duck dish was nice...but, they asked if medium rare is OK which it is! and should be. It was a precut set portion of tiny fillets which is great ( tho Im a fan of on the bone or "whole" fillet). What came up was nearly raw in the middle...yes, I definitely could have sent it back, but i"m lazy I guess and wanted to start eating together. Note to chef: a thin/medium size line of pink is good but a big old bunch is not. Note I eat rare /medium rare everything including lamb and port, but this was 'too much'...again my fault for not sending back, but....Asparagus side was done very well...not under/over cooked. I'll be back!

Came by for an early weekday dinner - the restaurant was not very busy when we arrived around 5.30 or so but definitely filled up while we were eating.We started with a burrata bruschetta which was really delicious! Cheese was light and fresh and complemented the bread and the yummy tomatoes well. I had the flat iron steak which was a bit disappointing - steak was chewy and unevenly cooked, although not to an egregious extent. The mashed potatoes side was a bit lacking in flavour.My friend's Daedalus burger was great - juicy patty, cheese and bacon perfectly savoury, and overall not-too-heavy with a good portion size. The shrimp tagliolini was OK - sauce was a bit overwhelming and noodles slightly soggy, but shrimp was cooked well and tasted good!Overall, not a bad experience, although I would say definitely on the expensive side. Nothing in particular was a dealbreaker, but in general, I expected more based on the portion sizes and price point of the dinner menu. I might come again - they are known for their nice rooftop seating / good drink selection - but maybe not for dinner per se.

Food is ok, but service was good.My table shared the brurrata bruschetta ($16) and I got the mushroom risotto ($24) as an entree. The bruschetta was simple, with two slices of bread and good/ok at best. The mushroom risotto was good, but not memorable. I wish the mushroom was sliced better as I got chucks. For the cost, the portions are not worth it. I got the razz hibiscus and it was not that good, and I couldn't taste the raspberry hibiscus.There are two levels with a bar on each level. We were seated in a booth on the second floor. The bar started getting busier as the night went on.Service was good as our waitress was attentive and kind.

I loved the ambience of the elevated patio/roof area. It was super cute and I had great food drinks. No complaints from me

really a 4.5. quite good. the burrata bucatini was delicious. the salads were excellent. the rooftop is very nice on a pretty day, but gets very sunny at certain angles at sunset. bring sun glass or prepare to squint. service was lovely and attentive.