Little Donkey

Cambridge, MA · New American restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Cambridge
#218
of 464 restaurants
City Percentile
45%
rating percentile
Address
Little Donkey, 505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone
(617) 752-6762
Website
www.littledonkeybos.com/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Little Donkey is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MA. It is one of 464 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Cambridge city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Little Donkey

Little Donkey, located in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a Tapas Restaurant and bar serving outdoor dining. The menu is influenced by dishes from around the world, and to complement the menu, there are excellent selections... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Marty Cegelka · Jan 2026

Vsry dark place with a great happy hour menu. Had the burger and chicken sandwich. Both were very good and cooked just right. The drinks are super good. The grapefruit drink is good but small and pricey. Staff was great and the place is very open with lots of room.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ted Reeves · Jan 2026

We are back again at Little Donkey, this time as a party of three. First thing I want to do is give a shout out to our server, Whitney, and Joe, who is the floor manager. They took such great care of us. The service was amazing! The food, once again, was outstanding! Fresh oysters, brussel sprouts, bao buns, desserts, all of them were amazing! You can tell this is a kitchen that clicks at all times and really cares about the food that they prepare. Go to Little Donkey. You will not regret it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alexandra Lopez · Feb 2026

I had such a wonderful experience at the little donkey! Marvin the bartender and his whole staff behind the bar treated me like royalty and I cannot wait to be back. Drinks were perfection, food was delicious and decadent and service was top notch. Thank you!!

★★★★★ 5.0 ANGELO BOLBASIS · Nov 2025

I love this restaurant the little donkey. I was amused with the name at first, and then realized that the chef must be extraordinary to be able to name his restaurant little donkey. I was right the food was extraordinary. The staff was accommodating and very pleasant I highly recommend if you are in Cambridge to visit this establishment you’ll have an amazing meal.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Anton Ego · Feb 2026

Little Donkey succeeds by embracing range without losing control, delivering a globally inspired menu that remains grounded, energetic, and confidently executed. The food is eclectic by design, but not scattered. Dishes pull from multiple regions while maintaining clarity and balance, avoiding the trap of fusion for fusion’s sake. Flavors are bold but considered, portions are generous without excess, and plates arrive complete rather than overworked. While not every dish is revelatory, the overall batting average is high—an impressive feat for a menu this broad. Service is relaxed, friendly, and well-paced, reinforcing the restaurant’s approachable tone. Staff guide comfortably without overexplaining, and the room runs smoothly even at volume. Hospitality here feels natural rather than s

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

New American restaurantCocktail bar

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