Moeca
From ocean to table, the freshest catch prepared with respect
The Special Occasion — dress accordingly
Italian-inspired seafood in Harvard Square. Venetian-influenced crudo, handmade pasta, and pristine fish in a stylish but approachable space. The name refers to the prized soft-shell crab of Venice's lagoon.
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1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Tue-Sat: 5:30PM-10PM, Closed Sun-Mon
5 min walk from Harvard
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Further Reading
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