Located at 40 Brattle Street, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Inspired by the gathering of family and friends at his home kitchen table, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares bold and flavor-forward food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It is how he connects with anyone who joins him at his table—and we hope it is why you will join us at ours!
LOCATION
40 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617 864 2100
info@aldenharlow.com
DINNER
Monday - Sunday: 5PM - 11PM
BRUNCH
Saturday & Sunday: 10:30AM - 2:30PM
CAREERS
Private Events
Looking to plan a private party? Alden & Harlow hosts corporate events, weddings and celebrations of all kinds. We have multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant. For menu selection we offer cocktail style hors d’oeuvres, seated tastings or stationary buffets of your selection off our house menus while also catering to off-menu requests. Please reach out for any additional info- we look forward to hearing more about your event!
For inquiries please fill out the form below or email events@aldenharlow.com
ALDEN & HARLOW VALENTINES 2025
A5 KOBE BEEF STRIP
Celery Root & Apple Puree, Aged Sherry Vinegar, Fried Leeks
FRIED OYSTER PLATE
Sweet Pickle Vinaigrette, Potato Cream, Fresh Dill Salad
ALDEN’S “SWEET BOX”
Our Classic Takeaway of Assorted Candies, Cookies & Chocolates.
MICHAEL SCELFO
Throughout his career, Chef Michael Scelfo has taken time to examine his personal culinary perspective: if given the opportunity to take off the reins and cook for people in a restaurant of his own, what would he make? He found the answer in his own kitchen, surrounded by his wife and three children. Creating a medium in which people can connect is what Chef Scelfo excels at. By incorporating intimate elements in the design and decor and weaving family recipes into his own, Chef Scelfo has created a space in which his vision is communicated through simple, elegant dishes inspired by what he would want to eat at home with his family.
At Alden & Harlow, Chef Michael Scelfo has extended the concept of the domestic kitchen table into his first owned and operated restaurant. Located in the iconic Casablanca restaurant space in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow pays homage to its chef’s roots by bringing you food from the heart.
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PRESS
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
The Best Restaurants in the World
BOSTON MAGAZINE: BEST OF BOSTON 2016
JUNE 2016
Best Restaurant, General Excellence
BOSTON MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 2015
Best Restaurants in Boston 2015
FIRST WE FEAST
DECEMBER 2015
10 Dishes That Made My Career
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Beard House Recipe
FOOD NETWORK
SEPTEMBER 2015
3 Restaurants to Try Savory Pancakes
HUFFINGTON POST
FEBRUARY 2015
Best Burgers in the Country
EATER BOSTON
JAN 2015
The 6 Must-Have Eats from Alden & Harlow's New Late Night Menu
THE BOSTON GLOBE
DECEMBER 2014
2014 Boston Restaurant Awards Restaurant of the Year
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
OCT 2014
Meat on the Side: Modern Menus Shift the Focus to Vegetables
BOSTON MAGAZINE
NOV 2014
The 50 Best Restaurants in Boston
BON APPETIT
AUG 2014
America's Best New Restaurants 2014: Top 50
BOSTON MAGAZINE
JULY 2014
Best of Boston - Best New Restaurant
FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE
JULY 2014
10 Must-Have Burgers of 2014
TASTING TABLE
JUNE 2014
5 Off-the-Menu Burgers You Need to Order Now
IMPROPER BOSTONIAN
JULY 2014
Boston's Best New Restaurant
BON APPETIT
JULY 2014
Where to Eat in Boston in One Big Fat Weekend
BOSTON GLOBE MAGAZINE
JUNE 2014
Vegetables are stealing the show
BOSTON GLOBE
APRIL 2014
Alden & Harlow: Harvard Square’s new standby is a standout
IMPROPER BOSTONIAN
MAR 2014
Smoke Show: Alden & Harlow showcases a bevy of striking flavors
FOODTHINKERS
NOV 2013
Eat Your Vegetables
BOSTON MAGAZINE HOME
SPRING 2013
Spring Fling: Chef Michael Scelfo shares his secrets for the ultimate al fresco dinner party