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Opened in 2023 at the Charles Hotel after Benedetto's 2021 closure. Originally helmed by chef Mark Ladner (formerly of Manhattan's Del Posto), with Tony Susi subsequently taking over the kitchen. Part of the Charles Hotel dining collection alongside Henrietta's Table and Noir Bar.
$30–$60 per person
Neo-trattoria at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, seasonal entrees. The current kitchen is led by Tony Susi (Sulmona; Amelia's Trattoria), who took over from Michelin-rated chef Mark Ladner.
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1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Mon-Fri: 5PM-10PM, Sat-Sun: 5PM-10PM
5 min walk from Harvard
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