Talulla

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.

Talulla is a gem tucked away on Walden Street in Cambridge—quiet, intimate, and deeply seasonal. I chose the five-course tasting menu with a couple of à la carte additions, and nearly everything about the evening was memorable in the best way. There was a slightly awkward start: I arrived a little early in heavy summer rain, stepped inside, and was asked to come back closer to opening. I understand prep time is important, but the tone felt unnecessarily firm given the weather. That moment aside, once seated, everything smoothed out beautifully. The food was excellent from start to finish. Highlights included a delicate scallop crudo, luxurious foie gras torchon, perfectly cooked butter-poached halibut, and a tender lamb loin. Dessert brought a fragrant lavender panna cotta, and an à la c

What a delightful dinner! The food was excellent, and the servers were attentive without being intrusive, clearly knowledgeable about the menu. The seasonal offerings were wonderful, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The décor is simple and clean, creating a comfortable atmosphere. I’d be happy to return again.

This place RULES. Very intimate and classy atmosphere, and the service was outstanding. Nothing felt rushed, but service was extremely attentive. I think the small number of tables allows servers to keep a close eye on every table and we had multiple servers bringing food to our table very timely, which was notable and appreciated. Also the food and cocktails were all phenomenal. None of the dishes or cocktails I tried had a particularly strong, overwhelmingly notable flavor profile, but everything tasted on the more simple, slightly under-stated, and unpretentious-side. This isn't a knock at all, but everything was done just right. Looking forward to coming back! We were told the menu switches up every couple of weeks, which is all the more reason for multiple visits. Value-wise, it's p

Talulla is one of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. A cozy, vibey, and intimate space, it feels like you are visiting a friend's house - only the food tastes waaaay better than anything your friend would make. I promise you! There is a real mastery at work here, and chances are you will love every single dish you try. And to make it even more appealing, you can choose between à la carte dishes and a tasting menu. All you need to do is bring your appetite. The service is lovely, the cocktails are great and the wine list is full of interesting selections - with a great showing of smaller, off-the-beaten-path producers. It's a total gem of a restaurant and one you should absolutely have on your list. It's perfect for any occasion, or no occasion at all. Just go already!