Talulla

“The use of seasonal ingredients was inspiring. For a fine dining restaurant with a tasting menu that has tips included, it is also an excellent value. The service was quite attentive. I went with my wife for our anniversary and they started us off with complimentary champagne. My cocktail was strong with Japanese whiskey and flavorful. The scallop crudo was bright with inviting textures. The foie gras was nicely balanced between sweet and savory. The ravioli with smoky ricotta was fairly well balanced with the herbs, but my least favorite course. The veal was rich and nicely cooked. The dessert was a standout, and my favorite course. I would love to come again for the next season.”

“The food was outstanding, and the service was exceptional. The à la carte options are great, and the tasting menu is impressive—both in terms of creativity and quality—and offers amazing value for what you get. The beverage program is just as strong. The pairings are thoughtful, the wine selection is excellent, and the servers do a fantastic job explaining everything. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, they have great options—I personally loved the zero-proof “No-groni.” This is definitely a restaurant worth visiting.”

“Talulla is a great contemporary fine dining restaurant, with white table linens, that is not very common any more in the Boston area. The food is very good in general with seasonal changes that keeps the menu fresh. It's the type of chef owner restaurant that we love to support, especially given the great cooking and efforts in bringing a reasonably priced fine dining experience that we find seriously lacking today in Boston. 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.”

“Small place, quiet and comfortable. Good for a date or a quiet meal. 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.”

“It’s your girl’s last year in her 40s, so we decided to celebrate with a fancy dinner at Talulla in Cambridge! 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.”