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Upstairs on the Square in the Greater Boston area is a three star American restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the Harvard Square neighborhood. The menu is limited. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and Best of Fireside Dining awards. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food amazing. The service is excellent.
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to miss this pleasantly purple restaurant. It's as inviting as Barney the dinosaur, but with much more style.Yesterday, I grabbed lunch here with the ladies of Yelp. Little did I know, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon arrival at Logan International Airport I scrutinized Leighann F's impeccably detailed travel directions and easily found my way over to Upstairs On The Square for some lunch. I plopped my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was amazing, the service was horrible, not sure if i'll return because of that reason alone. The place looks pretty cool and it sad that it has to be ruined by unknowledgeable and rude...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Entering the restaurant the host was very nice however he led us to a table that was dirty. We had to wait in the middle of the restaurant until our table was ready. Our server was nice but seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took our daughter here for a birthday dinner shortly after she began her freshman year at college. It was a perfect choice for a celebratory dinner. Attentive waiters, something on the menu for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The title of my blog post for this review was "Must Visit Restaurant". It is unbelievable: Upstairs on the Square is a very cool place pretty much smack in the center of it all in Harvard Square. It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Lunch. Had the prix fixe. A really excellent meal especially for the value. All three courses were great, ending with a nice absinthe. The decor is really cool and the whole place has a very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just too much of a surprise for me. I thought I was going somewhere classy but the place looks like someone tried to smear a zebra on the wall and then my grandmother did the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to the fancy third floor of this quirky little place, but I have been to the club bar section (2nd floor) about 3 times and I feel like it keeps getting better. I love the bright...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still love this place but had kind of an off experience the last time we came here. In short - horrible allergic reaction to my food (though the manager insisted they'd been careful - he knocked off...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I'm slightly obsessed with the decor here. The walls are pink, the floors are leopard and zebra prints, and the feeling you get when you step inside is purely whimsical. I felt like Alice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the brunch breads but, under the influence of my mini-mimosa, I must have ordered the wrong things. Lobster omelet and zebra cake were, somewhat inexplicably, downers. Outside dining was nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was MOST impressed by the decor in this establishment. An Alice in Wonderlandy anthropomorphic zebra is their mascot, and they are bold with the animal print. I had the caesar salad with the "Toad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous.Upstairs on the square is an experience for the eyes and nose (taste is controlled by your ability to smell).After my third visit to Upstairs, I still find this place exciting, and now even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Upstairs on the Square with my boyfriend and his family when they were in town visiting. He had selected the restaurant hoping it to be nice but not outrageously priced, and conveniently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This pains me because I love the drinks and ambience here, and definitely see myself coming back, but I had to write this review.I ordered one of the most hideous entrees I have ever had here, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**On the lower-to-mid end of 3.5 stars**Everything about this place is Harvard Prep meets Mad Hatter (or more of a Mad Hatter facade to Harvard Prep). The colorful decor of the main dining room vs....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okayish food. Expensive. Bad decor. Great location.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor here may be flamboyant, but if you come here for Sunday Brunch, the food is as far as it gets from anything pretentious or post modern. It's simple, homey brunch done very well.My two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I give stars on Yelp it's based upon the experience I had at the restaurant. I small hole-in-the-wall diner could just as easily receive five stars as a five star restaurant. And vice versa; a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone here previously for a work luncheon last year which was good. I went this time for the monthly Vegan Dinner & was not impressed. The entrees during the 4 course meal took some time to get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of you may think that Restaurant Week is the only time you can get a good deal for your dollars at this blueblood bastion. Well, I say pish posh to that. Menus are inventive (extreme difficulty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Freaking Cow: Upstairs on the Square is scrumdiddlyumptious! Why did it take us so long to discover their magical food and equally magical ambiance? This place doesn't F around about flavor...and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After about eight or ten visits, this is my favorite restaurant in the city.I'm not too much of a 'foody' - I'm oftentimes just as happy wolfing down greasy pizza from Hi-Fi as I am supping over the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was fun, but that was about it.The dark lighting, fake-smiles waitress, just-ok food, and deathly slow pace made the experience long, and not in that savor-over-every-second way.The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 different times and absolutely loved the first two times. However, last night I went for restaurant week and did not enjoy myself at all. The service was absolutely terrible. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is really one of the best places around. Sure, there are better restaurants in the city, but almost nothing tops the value of Upstairs. Most entrees are under $20, and very well prepared and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thoroughly mediocre food and way too noisy. The burger looks great on the menu, but it came overdone and with a bun that overwhelmed the flavor of the bacon. The service is spotty too. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were blessed with gorgeous Boston weather for our al fresco lunch at Upstairs On the Square. Everything on the menu seemed to call out to me but I absolutely could not get enough of the simple bibb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the brunch must be the best part here from what others write......we went there for dinner last night and it was a disaster (except for the wine which was excelent)the service was really bad...very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch with the girls. Quite the beautifully and uniquely decorated place; very feminine and wild! We ordered the white sangria and it was so delicious and nicely served in a carafe with yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh those turtles. Never has a piece of chocolate occupied so much of my conscience. But the brown sugar and pecans and caramel all coated by luscious milk chocolate. With that slightest bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but pleasant. Great old building. Service good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the engaging decor here. Everywhere you look, there's something to see, which really adds to the experience along with the expert, helpful, and friendly staff, and, of course, the absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday afternoon brunch with the ladies at Up Stairs on the Square.Quick T ride to Cambridge, few steps down town, enter girl heaven. Pink walls, zebra carpet, crystal shadaliers, FREE mini...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both Monday Club Bar and Soiree Room are EXCELLENT! Chef Steve Brand is a very talented, his food are outstanding. Ask for Matt Reiser for wine recommendations, he is the number 1 expert. Staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't consider myself an expert on this place by any means, but my wife and I have had two excellent experiences at UoTS, neither of which were typical.Having lived in Harvard Square for 10 years I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the decor/ambiance. It's like Colonel Mustard Goes on Safari to Wonderland. Lots of zebra print, gold, ornate fixtures, pinks, and purples. I don't get the giant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not like any place you've ever seen - unless you make frequent stops in psychedelic toy stores or something... which, if so, I am wondering what you're doing online right now reading reviews of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food and terrific wine list. Very friendly staff as well. But why does the interior have to look like the inside of Barbie's Dream House?
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here a couple of weeks ago...it's a bit more gourmet than most places in Harvard Square but delicious!! Slightly pricey but worth the money. The food and atmosphere makes it a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time having Sunday brunch here and let me say I was not disappointed. I had the eggs benedict but instead of panchetta, I had them substitute smoked salmon. This by far was the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an amazing experience when I had dinner here. We were a large party (7 or 8?) and we were seated in a nice room that was very reminiscent of a tea party. We also had a round table which made...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived on beautiful rare sunny afternoon and sat outside on the patio colorful flowers and tables on a pretty cobblestone courtyard and the table did NOT wobble ! I hate sitting outside ( or on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Fiance and I are brunch lovers! We loved the cute - Alice in Wonderland kind of feel to the place - the colors were loud and normally I would not like that but at this restaurant it was well done....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For review #200, I present to you, the fanciest meal I've ever paid for. This should not be taken negatively, as I realize that truly unique, visionary, divine meals come at a price. It is a price I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful destination spot for a celebration or high end dining experience. Enjoyed a 4 course fixed price commencement special with enough variety to please carnivores and vegetarians. Pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is quirky and may turn off some diners. However I am more concerned about the food; and the food surpassed expectations. Dinner was in the Monday Club Bar. Service was attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
super funky yet classy at the same time! the decor is grandma meets cynthia rowley. you can sit outside with a table umbrella, or sit inside in the overstimulating dining rooms. the wait staff is very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for our 5 year anniversery. The staff were super friendly, we couldn't ask for anyone better. They seated us in our own little section with noone else. They even dimmed the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say cute? This restaurant has one of the most uniquely decorated dining rooms out there. It's a treat just to visit, but the food is also excellent. The prices are a bit high. The sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is exactly the kind of place I love to eat. It's not just about food, service, or atmosphere, but the proprietors' love for food that comes through in every dish. (Full disclosure, I won a $50...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By now it's well know how much love I have for the Upstairs. I've seen my regular waiter become a manager (hi Matt). I'm spent the company dime and my own. Okay, maybe hundreds and hundreds of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Upstairs on the Square. It's my go-to restaurant for everything! When I want to have a nice dinner with my parents, boyfriend, or my girls - it's the perfect environment and not an ounce...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for brunch!Their brunch is much better than any of their dinner options. When I went for brunch, the bright sunny porch, pink walls, cute coffee/tea cups were all perfect. Not to mention...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed an excellent meal at Upstairs On the Square a couple weeks ago. Happened to be there during Restaurant week (hadn't planned it) and ended up ordering off the set menu. Appetizer was a small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's always a good sign from the brunch gods when the first thing to arrive at your table after the water is a basket of sticky buns, coffee cake, lemon poppy muffins, and savory bacon-cheese scones....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location - pretty easy to findDecor -Had dinner on the third floors pink room. Too pink. Im a girl. Still, too pink. But love the windows.Service - excellent. Our waiter had extensive knowledge of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I begin?I had been dying to try this place for months because I'd heard great things and it look adorable. Thankfully, they extended restaurant week so I went in today for lunch.Located right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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My party of four arrived at 8.30 pm for an 8.30 reservation. The hostess - an ugly disinterested troll - made us wait for 20 minutes in a dark crowded hallway where people were pushing past us to go to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I finally decided to "suit up" for a nice dinner during Restaurant Week. Pinstripes in full-force, we braved the godforsaken Red Line and its "unique" ridership to make the trek into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice: once for an office lunch about a year ago and once recently with a co-worker during restaurant week, both on the main floor "Monday Club Bar."Both times I was underwhelmed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a truly amazing dining experience here recently and don't know why I didn't review it that night....maybe the two bottles of wine my future ex husband and I consumed that night got in the way?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a quote from an email I recently sent to Upstairs:"...I wanted to bring to the attention of the management of UpStairs on the Square an experience I had last night with three guests in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a restaurant week lunch, and weren't that impressed. The decor, I'd say, was more funky than fresh, and seemed wintry and dim on a sunny day. Also---the server goofed our order, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Monday Club Bar area is very interesting - almost like an Alice in Wonderland type setting with random colors, patterns, and decor, but it's fun. I felt a bit like I was in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked in, I was expecting great things. Very cool, funky decor with a very creative menu and drink list. We started the meal with a "hot date", which was a bacon wrapped date. Despite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to Upstairs for our 2nd anniversary. We had saved and budgeted for this night, and wanted it to be so special. He made the reservation four days in advance, and we walked over a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for afternoon tea. We got the towers of desserts and tried lots of different tea (shared with a group). The Crimson Tea was by far the best, and the Mint Tea was tasty also. The desserts...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both my friend and I like this place. Interesting decor through out, very unique. We love that!She told me she had had an awesome dinner once. Food was delicious.The night that we where there, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. A bit pricey. Fun decor, if not a bit garish. I love their brunch much more than their dinner.Sunday brunch!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I normally don't go out of my way to complain but tonight's dinner at Upstairs was truly disappointing.The day before, I made the reservation to take my friend out for her belated birthday dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd only ever been to Upstairs on the Square for Hogwarts Square (yes, the midnight release of the Deathly Hollows), and was unimpressed by their special Harry P menu ("Hagrid's Smash" = code for some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oooh this place is nice. i cant remember exactly what it was that i ordered but it was tasty. wait its slowly dawning on me. there was fish. ah i cant remember. you have to remember to start with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend rates this as one star. I rate it as two, but my complicated rating system gets it closer to 1 than I would have liked to rate this place, so we're going with a 1 star.First of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Expensive as hell. Service is friendly, but they won't be accused of being too concerned about your experience.The decor... Imagine living inside a schizophrenic interior designer's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a ladies' brunch! What a fun, girly restaurant! The service is attentive and friendly, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is wonderful! I would highly recommend this to anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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HAVING SEEN THE VERY FAVORABLE REVIEW OF "UPSTAIRS" ON CHRONICLE RECENTLY, MY FRIEND AND I WENT FOR BRUNCH YESTERDAY (02/09/09) AND LEFT FEELING VERY DISAPPOINTED FOR THESE REASONS: THE FOOD WAS ONLY...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"We went to the Monday Night Club (1st floor) and the food was great! The ambiance and decor was very whimsical ala "Alice in Wonderland". The "Hot Dates" were the best appetizers i've had in a looong...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface my review by saying: I just got married here on 1/9/09, so I'm biased.The decor, as previously discussed in every review ever, is fun. It's whimsical, and it had enough zebra print to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch here and was a bit disappointed. Eggs benedict came out inconsistent--one egg was perfectly poached, the other was over-poached with the yolk fully hardened. French toast was swimming in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, which also happened to be the night of Obama's inauguration. I can't imagine a better place to have spent this important day! We dined in the elegant and romantic...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Dining at UpStairs on the Square can best be described as a heavenly experience. Located in the center of Harvard Square overlooking a park, the two-story restaurant features all the trappings of a fine dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine Grey Gardens, minus the cats and squalor. Big Edie & Little Edie would feel right at home in the Monday Club room, which is where we went for a prix fixe lunch celebrating Obama's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Swanky wedding spots in Boston are not that hard to come by-- but swanky with flair is. And you'll find swank, great atmosphere, and a big heap of flair Upstairs on the Square.With its unique light...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Two years ago, I ate at Upstairs on the Square and had the single greatest dish I have ever eaten in my life. It was a kuri squash ravioli, with such a delicate balance of flavor and texture that I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in a Harvard University clubhouse, this has got to be the cutest place I've ever had dinner. Walls are painted in different hues of pink, gold, red and bright green with carpets and floors...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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I hadn't been to Upstairs since they moved to their new space. I tried it last night for a special evening out, and will not go back. The service was inconsistent at best. Our waiter practically hovered over...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I decided to bring my friend to Upstairs yesterday for afternoon tea. I've heard soooo many great things and was so excited to take her! Afternoon tea is $28 without champagne (what I got) and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like many Yelpers before me have noted, it seems futile to contribute my two cents to this mile-long list of reviews. But, having come here on multiple occasions for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. I made a reservation here to take my parents when they came to visit. It was a last minute idea to go out and this was not my first choice. Alas, my first choice had no openings...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was meeting up with a group of friends in HSquare and someone suggested we start here. Wild decor and all...Well, after we were each served a $12-14 Glass of wine with about 2" of wine in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dear kobe beef skewers with miso dipping sauce appetizer,i still dream of you every day. i will never forget you.dear mahi mahi entree,you were the smallest, blandest fish i have ever met. i hope your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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We had our rehearsal dinner at this venue and the food was to die for! The hardest part was deciding what to have on our menu because the choices were all so good. The staff there is so kind and on-top of...
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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I wouldn't bother to climb the stairs and spend the $$$. Last June we arranged a special celebration for our son and a friend who were graduating from the Harvard / JFK School. The $85 fixed price meal was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always meant to go to Upstairs on the Square, but after living close to and working in Harvard square for the past few years I kept putting it off. Recently I made the right decision to go there for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite a brothel-like decor this place is a real gem.The food and service are first rate. In spite of the upscale ambience, prices are not over the top. Parking sucks, so you might as well use the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great! My husband and I stumbled upon it and it was just perfect. Great service, and great decor, and great food;) It seemed like a real genuine place and a great find for us....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did not have a proper meal the time that I was there and I can't recall while. I think I was, at the time, too exhausted to eat. But I sat there and was enthralled. The decor is not that bland...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended to Upstairs on the Square as a place to take my mom while we were in Boston. It was a great suggestion and we both liked it. Great decor, view, etc, but we didn't love it.I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think we all know by now that the decor here is amped-up whimsy - a pink, purple, gold, turquoise and zebra-print mA�lange that *just* manages to stay outside the realms of nauseatingly cutesy. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal I had in Boston this trip (Sept 2008). Lovely for Sunday brunch outdoors in the sun and lively atmos. Excellent complimentary pastries and significantly non-complimentary martinis. Bacon and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on my experience working with Upstairs on the Square for a wedding I planned. They are fabulous. The space itself is breathtaking, truly unique and fun, for the couple that is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say... wow.Walked in, and went up the stairs to a space that looked very much like Alice in Wonderland. Great pink and purple walls, mirrors on the ceiling, gold backed chairs, giant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice food, though the portions of certain dishes are VERY small. My favorite is the gazpacho, which has a dollop of a wonderful mascapone and something mix. The servers here are super friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch on a Sunday. Incredible food... I'd say one of the 5 best restaurants I've been to in the city. And for lunch, its a steal. I've uploaded pictures of my meal (including the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to get treated to dinner here, but I don't think I would come back to eat here (and pay). Fortunately my dinner company was excellent.Food was unremarkable. I started with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't tell anyone else but...(((((I'd never been to upstairs on the square until now)))))I don't know why.I don't know how.All I do know is that this was not a planned stop on our outing for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hang out, a little on the formal end though. Their Zebra cake is pretty good. I really like their stairs and windows that you can see as you enter the restaurant. The dining area is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't tell you how pissed off I was when I found out that Harvard was forcing Upstairs at the Pudding out of their primo spot. Livid, I tell ya.After eating there innumerable times, and going to a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had enjoyed this place more than I did.My friends and I went to Harvard Square on the last night in which we'd all be together, before we started one-by-one separating for college, etc., so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. Upstairs will always hold a special place in my heart because we hosted a pre-wedding Afternoon Tea here and it was exactly the kind of ice-breaker experience needed to bring our two very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Restaurant Week and Loved it! The food was delicious, I think maybe the best potatoes I have ever had in my life, the steak was well cooked and well seasoned (Argentinean style according...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to UpStairs on the Square for the first time for Restaurant Week. I can't imagine giving it under 5 stars, though our server did seem a bit cranky. But, the restaurant itself was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've fallen down the rabbit hole and into a trippy paradise. This Alice In Wonderland-esque spot is unique, special, and oh-so-wonderful. Not only do I love the decor, but I really like the general...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upstairs on the Square is a class act. There are few things I love more than enjoying tiny finger sandwiches, breads, and desserts (mainly their blondie and chocolate truffle) and a hot pot of tea....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of Upstairs' Saturday tea service so, you know, be warned...I went in a party of four to tea at Upstairs on the Square this weekend and had an excellent time. Upstairs is divided...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was curious what other Yelpers would have to say about this place and man some people rate on some weird criteria these days. Why waste your time writing five paragraphs on the decor of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very cute alice-in-wonderland type restaurant. definitely a unique place with a good ambiance. designed with very kitschy decor, zebra print carpet with bright pink walls yet somehow the place still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will amend this review later, because I've only eaten outside (how nice is the patio!?) and the inside is quite gorgeous. That said, I got some weird salad with cucumber and watermelon and avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 3.5 stars, but that isn't an option here, and when in doubt, always go lower to counteract the fanatics.Atmosphere:I'd give it maybe a star. The top dining floor was a 8 year old...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! Best atmosphere in the WORLD..or at least the US. I always describe this place having a "crazy British chic great aunt who thinks shes royalty" type decor. The menu is amazing, me and my dinning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for afternoon tea with my girlfriends, and dessert with a mixed group. I can't picture having dinner there. It's a fun atmosphere and decor for tea or desserts, but a little insane for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place much like the hallowed, red bricked, ivy-covered temple of learning down the street: pretentious, expensive, and full of well-dressed, self-important intellectuals. In terms of decor, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to drop by for a nice dinner or lunch in the square. The Zebra Room is nice, but I always like to go upstairs to the more formal dining room. Their amuse bouche the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've read some of the other reviews and it sounds like maybe i should have had the tea.my lunch was okay...but it wasn't as fancy as the decor. i wanted to taste the feast that delighted my eyes. and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK. This. Place. Is. OVER. RATED.I know it's Funk'Tastic, and they have zebra seats and pink walls, but I'm sorry. That doesn't make the food or menu good or differentiated and standouttish in ANY...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wait- this is what I thought was going to be so awesome?I put off going here for 3 years.Our service was very commitmentphobia-esque. This server, that server, owner, one fish, two fish, red fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for fancy meals, great for tea time. And they have fancy seasonal vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. Best atmosphere in Harvard Square....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My restaurant week adventure this winter led me to brunch at this funky place. I was a fan of the environment, but I wondered if the place had more than just style? A dozen friends and I say yes, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.Their saving grace was the 2005 Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier.10/07
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upstairs on the Square, I no longer know what to expect of you. This visit time I visited, your mood is festive and friendly with tasty food and friendly waiters. The second time your mood is more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner in the bar area on a recent Saturday night. My husband made the reservation on Open Table and it wasn't clear online which room we would be seated in. We ended up in the bar, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's mother was in town and wanted to take us somewhere nice for Easter brunch. We were hoping for Henrietta's Table buffet, but it seemed tough to get a table there, so she made a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a week ago for Restaurant Week lunch. The most memorable aspect of the meal was the appetizer.We were seated at a table overlooking Harvard Square. But it was cold. As in, they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bar is whimsical in every way -- from the walls to the lighting fixtures to the drinks. Chris, the bartender, recently invented an exquisitely delicious and sexy drink, the Siren, which contains...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I came here for Restaurant Week (Restaurant Month for them actually), not knowing about the $20 pre-fixe lunch they served on a regular basis. We made reservations and were seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
holy salt batman!!!when i stop feeling ill from eating there, i will write a proper review!!!****ok here it isi truly believe that the taste of food should one of the most important thing when dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't have dinner, we came for the Friday afternoon tea (3-5pm) and it was really fun. The staff were gracious and helpful and the food fun and delicious (three words: bacon. wrapped. dates. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When a restaurant has been reviewed as often as this place has, it's almost pointless to chime in with my opinion. But I was so annoyed during my last visit that I feel the need to add my two cents....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going to this restaurant is like walking into the Madhatter's Tea Party. Which is perhaps what the place might be best for. While the decor is totally beautiful and absolutely gorgeous (and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Valentine's Day for the prix fix menu with my sweetheart. Aside from the kickass decor, only two things from that dinner really deserve noting.One: The wine was incredible. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a fun little place to go for drinks or a light meal (I've never been for a full dinner, but I bet that's great, too). From most important to least important about checking out this place......
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came away from Upstairs on the Square with an overall sense of wonder, but still couldn't help but feel strange.First, the wonder: Upstairs on the Square has a (not so) secret vegan tasting menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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I found Unstairs on the Square ramdomly on the internet and was instantly intrigued by the menu, photos and concept of throwing a dinner party every night. I was absolutely delighted to be greeted in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of an episode of Chef Ramsays nightmares. I'm not trying to say that the place is terrible, but the pretentious food is not worth the price. My meal was not terrible....I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a dark and windy night, temperatures seemingly below freezing, and we arrived, our bellies warm with delicious hot mulled cider with port at Shea's. For whatever reason, none of us had even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a cold, cold night after being turned down from Om(they had a private party) and Grendel wasnt letting people in(full capacity), we decided to try this place. OMG! So quirky! There was a fireplace...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you why Fernando's Famous Shrimp Scampi Fettuccini is so glorious (in who;s eyes exactly?) his own I suppose... because it tastes exactly like PEPPERONI PIZZA. I appreciate the whole El...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upstairs on the Square gets one star for their over the top, Patricia Field meets Martha Stewart, God only knows how tall Christmas tree. They also get one star for their absolutely delicious Zebra...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A VEGGIE tasting menu! yippee! We went late, mid- week, and sat in the Soiree Room with all its garish wrapping paper decor (a little much). The food, however, was GREAT. Started off with an amuse...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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I've had the good luck to experience Upstairs on the Square three times this month. I've been so thrilled with my time there, I had to write. I watched one of the Red Sox games at the downstairs bar and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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The food is just so good. We ordered the chicken and biscuit and the goat cheese ravioli. Both were perfect. The waitress was very helpful. We would definately go back.
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dessert and drinks last night after dinner at Tu y Yo. The desert I got (some apple thing) was really good, but can't really say much else good about the place. Their whisky list left a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was ready to LOVE this place. We went for my mom's birthday brunch. The plus is that it is handicap accessible so my 91 year old granddad could come. The minus (BIG minus) was that the room we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Upstairs on the Square (Harvard Square) offers whimsy and romance. The food and service are always impeccable. They accept reservations and you can request a quiet out of the way table.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here recently for afternoon tea and I basically thought it was the greatest thing ever. It was my first "high tea" experience and I cannot wait to do it again!The decor is so fun! Some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for afternoon tea! I met up with some girlfriends here and we all had the Zebra Tea for $25 each. I was disappointed at the lack of flavored black teas so I opted for the basic English...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please don't waste your money here.I went here last night with my husband and in-laws. We got the restaurant week menu and it was pathetic. For an appetizer, I received a sad pile of 10 sprigs of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Upstairs is like No. 9 Park's cooky Cambridge cousin. Sort of like No. 9 on magic mushrooms. The decor is so cool, unlike any other restaurant in Boston. The mismatched color schemes, funky chandeliers and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After much anticipation to try this place out, I finally had a chance for Sunday brunch, to start off a day to show a few out-of-town friends around Cambridge and Harvard.It has a great location in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So first this is a review of lunch/brunch during restaurant week:Decor - awesome and well described by everyone else.Food - always okay, occasional dishes were excellent. I had the french toast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHIMSICAL DECORATIONS! GORGEOUS CREATIVE SEATING! DELIGHTFUL TABLEWARE! All of this and MORE at Upstairs on the Square!Have you ever seen the opening of American Psycho? That first restaurant? Well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only one who thinks the decor is just downright cheesy? It was like walking into a spoiled brat's princess bedroom with over sized and mismatched furniture. gross. I can't remember if the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing amazing reviews from coworkers and fellow Yelpers, I feel let down. We went for Restaurant Week last night and my poor roommate was STILL very hungry after paying $40 for a 3-course meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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The decor at Upstaris on the Square is wild! The interior colors are bold and exotic animal prints are carried throughout the design. When I took my girlfriend for her birthday, we sat in the Monday Club...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waaah, I feel left out! All the other reviews indicate that this place has good service. The service I got at Upstairs on the Square was craptastic. I felt like I was at Friendly's. There was this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious and the decor is AMAZING... it's like a fairytale! Too bad I'm still paying off my credit card bill for the dinner I had over a year ago!! :) Ok, so I exaggerate a little... but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only comment on the bar which I have frequented quite a bit. Good food, great drinks, very knowledgeable and professional mixologist.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do remember in grade school, when the cafeteria used to change the names of the food for specific holidays? Like "Grim Reaper Green Beans" for green beans and "Witches Noodle Brew" for beef...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Im almost intimidated to write a poor review based on all the rants and raves here. Almost.The vaule at Upstairs is non existent. Yes, the people watching and decor were nice, but not at that price....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To me this place is a little overrated.The food was good, but nothing totally wow'd me. In fact, thinking back I can't even really remember what was ordered, which tells you a lot.The service was also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lost the fifth star because of the uber-annoying dining guest seated two feet away from our table. Picture a skinny, unkempt Woody Allen-Crazy Scientist who fidgets and talks excruciatingly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I made a reservation for the Soiree Room in november for a graduation dinner in June. I called them once to comfirm in febuary, and they called me to confirm in may. When we arrived the night of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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I have eaten at Upstairs on the Square several times over the past 3 years. My first experiences were pleasurable-great staff, excellent food, fun atmosphere. Over the past 3 years, as the prices have gone up,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are up to 50 reviews and plenty has been said for the time being... But to add something I didn't see mentioned, besides the brunch on Sunday being excellent; at approximately 1:00pm on most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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I really wanted to like this place but after several experiences I am left with very few positive things to say. The cocktail menu is inventive and the bartender experienced. It is a great place to come for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the wellfleet oysters to the pan fried salmon and wild bass and finally taking you to their succulent dark chocolate cake and mouth watering bread pudding, this restaurant is just perfect in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo amazing. I finally tried Upstairs on the Square and it made me really happy. I'm not even sure where to start, because I loved everything.We came on kind of a damp chilly night, and walking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the best bang-for-the-buck restaurants in the Boston area. My opinion of most higher end restaurants in Boston is they are extremely overpriced for the quality of the food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after the snobbish Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons,I was wowed by Upstairs on the Square:1. The pink room! Guys, don't run away. It's really not as girly as it sounds. I love the wall lamps,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh.... Afternoon Tea, how wonderful. Sitting in my pink palace on a gold throne, looking down on the plebeians below and supping on a cup of Jasmine Pearl tea with a slice of lemon cake in hand....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with some friends. Restaurant Week menus and prices are still in effect for the month of March, so I was very excited to try it.We were seated in the Zebra room, which is just off...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and nice environment. I am not sure it is worth the price, but it's definitely one of the fanciest restaurants in Harvard Square. They seem to have a great selection of wines.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for Sunday brunch during Restaurant Week, so I don't know what it's like the rest of the time, and although I wasn't blown away, I had a good meal and a good time. The decor is very fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for RW and was impressed but not blown away.LOVED the decor - whomever said it was like alice in wonderland meets a hunting lodge was right. it has a lot of charm and i appricated the little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had Restaurant Week dinner here last night with girlfriends.Pros:- Cozy fireplace - Good service- Pretty room. Great for a gorup of women - Absolutely delicious marinated Hanagr Steak with Merlot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is lovely, emphasis on lovely, due to the beautiful colors. Unfortunately, they sat us by a drafty window and also sat us in the incorrect room (I only realized this later on). Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got the pork chops here and it wasn't that good, on top of that it was expensive. But Jenn said she really liked her salmon.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh!* i celebrated my birthday there last night with a scrumptious meal, and left feeling totally pampered! we ate in the monday club bar, in the room overlooking the park. started with the warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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should probably give this place 4 and 1/2 stars, but there are no fractions on Judys Book, so 4 is the call.Upstairs used to be Upstairs At The Pudding as it was over The Hasty Pudding Club, but ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should probably give this place 4 and 1/2 stars, but there are no fractions on Yelp. so 4 is the call.Upstairs used to be Upstairs At The Pudding as it was over The Hasty Pudding Club, but they have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom line: Great service, great food, decent prices, great atmosphereHigh quality of food and service! One of my top 3 favorite places in Boston and Cambridge (also like Silvertone for comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is a bit funky with the leopard print carpeting and pink walls but it still has a very romantic feel. Classy place with omg amazing food! May i recommend the hot dates - hot dates...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had our company Christmas party there this year. It was a beautiful, beautiful room, as others have pointed out. They served hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. Little Kobe beef cubes on a stick, yum!They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried to like this place. I find the decor a bit much, as I hate pink, animal prints and I never liked Alice in Wonderland. The food is good, but very expensive. I have to say, if I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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This place is great. The decorations are great - the food is great - the service is great. Great!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delightful food, atmosphere. A fairy tale for the mind and the palate. I adore the skirt steak, the pizzas, the deserts, the fire place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maids of honor - GREAT place to have a shower or tea party for the friends. Went to one this summer here and it was a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had nothing but excellent service and food every time I have eaten here. The food is amazing. Sometimes it is so good that I have to go outside for some fresh air during my meal so I can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My name is Alice and I have entered wonderland!The fairy-tale-esque decor makes for a perfectly delightful setting for afternoon tea with the ladies.I like to hit this spot up for lunch and pretend to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Where do I begin? The tasting menu with wine pairings - the food was miniscule, uninspiring and our wine glasses only a fourth full. I am not one for large portions, but even I left barely satiated. We were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! It's beauuuuteeeefullll!!! My cute little 21st birthday dinner took place here in the Monday Club Room since the Soiree Room is closed on Mondays. It's like Victoria's Secret dressing room...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch during restaurant week. I was unimpressed with both the service and the food. My gazpacho was good, but otherwise the food was unimaginative. My main gripe was with the service:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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I have to say I'm very disappointed with Upstairs. It used to be my favourite restaurant, especially when it was located on Holyoke Street. I went for Restaurant Week last week for lunch and was horrified at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Think Pink--A phrase usually associated with this season's Old Navy window displays or the opening minutes of Audrey Hepburn's Funny Face, in this case, it applies to a restaurant, Upstairs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a friend and though it is a bit pricey, the food is great and the service was attentive. Very "wonderland and funky"decor. I would definitely go back
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had only heard good things about Upstairs on the Square before coming here for a wedding and I am happy to report that I completely agree. The room whimsically decorated was wonderful (plus it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice setting and ambiance - you really are "upstairs." The restaurant has some private rooms for large dinners/large parties which is nice. The dining area is really nice and beautiful. I've only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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I'd have to agree that the food is mediocre and overpriced. I think you're paying for atmosphere and ambience. They should pay as much attention to the food as they did to the decor. I do have to say, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've always wanted to go solely for the fact that it was pink and whimsically decorated. hidden behind a corner in the robust hardvard sq lies a leopard,zebra printed purple, pink, gold restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip it if you're on a tight budget, but Upstairs is a fun spot. Good drinks and pleasant bartenders round out the funky decor and thick food offerings. I've been nothing but happy everytime I've left...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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The wine selection was mediocre at best. The food was nothing to write home about. Our group of four asked the waitress to evenly split our final bill (not an outrageous or unusual request). She proceeded to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new most favorite place to eat. I love it!!!!!!!!!Even though I am a veggie and can only eat the tomato soup and grilled cheese, I love the wine and champagne list. Especially the Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once to celebrate my third anniversary with my boyfriend, and I have to recommend to never come here unless someone else was paying the bill. Even then, it was a rather cruel burden to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to drag out a nice evening with a nice someone, skip Finale, come here, sit at the bar for cocktails and split a dessert. If you can picture yourself sitting at Upstairs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Cocktail Menu...Great place to go for lunch...never tried for dinner but great date place!Awesome to warm up during the winter by the fire and catch a drink.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two really wonderful special evenings here and love going, Upstairs in on my list of reasons I miss living in Cambridge. The Upstairs is there more intimate romatic setting vintage 1930's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Great place to hold a bridal shower, small wedding or baby shower.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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I recently visited the Monday Club for lunch with a girlfriend of mine. We were not ravenously hungry, so the 3 tiered tea with a champagne kick seemed like it would be just the right thing for us-- tea, tea...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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At first I thought the service was slow - then I realized I am getting used to not being rushed... and my husband and I could really relax and enjoy our meal. We felt the service was very attentive and took...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recipe for a decadent girls' night out:1. Request the "Queen for a Day" Table at UOTS. The banquet is shaped like a throne and you feel like you are presiding over the whole dining room. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decor! Love the drinks! If you don't want to spend a lot of $$ try a delicious appetizer and a drink.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is now one of my absolute favorite restaurants, and I make it a point to go every Restaurant Week and sometimes in between. They have consistently great vegetarian options-- this Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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If you are looking for a true dining experience, rush to Upstairs on the Square. My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary there - we can not say enough about the service, the ambience, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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My friend and I met at Upstairs on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, which turned out to be very handy. The wait for a table indoors would have kept us hungry for some time, but there was no wait for an o...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Lunch is elegant and a good deal, with delicious tomato soup and grilled cheese. Brunch is also yummy with the most amazing bread basket. The best thing about Upstairs though, besides its zany interior, is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been for dinner, but I've been to several private functions here. They do an outstanding job with the hors d'ouevres, and the bartenders are great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Soiree Room. Very disappointed. Made reservations, supposedly only early times left. WORST table - right by the room entrance, near heavy door that waitstaff uses constantly. Room was half-empty the entire...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommend for a special night out. Decor makes you feel "elsewhere", staff is gracious and attentive, the food is divine although a bit heavy on the meat.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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First let me say, the food itself was amazing. Very delicious. Of course, the portions were extremly small, even for fine dining. The service was extremly slow, but good when actually aorund. The bar took...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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The first time I went to Upstairs, I was taken by several friends for my birthday. They were horribly embarassed, the food was terrible. The second time I went during restaurant week, assuming they would put...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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The upstairs part of the restaurant is a lovely place to dine on a weeknight--it's very quiet and empty, and you can actually hear your companions speak. Our waiter was very solicitous and when we raved about...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The creativity of the founders is perfectly shown in the wonderful decor of the restaurant. My girlfriend loved it. The food is too complicated for me but we enjoyed our evening and we were not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upstairs on the Square is a quirky, creative dining establishment in Harvard Square. When you are going to venture out to Upstairs don't forget your wallet, you'll likely have to pay for parking AND...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, funky and fabulous. i agree with the person who said the drink list was interesting. if you haven't been, it's def. worth trying at least once.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once my grandma took me here. It was so magical and whimsical. And so expensive. So if someone else is paying, and they like the outlandish, I would go here and make some reservations while you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really inventive food, albeit a bit pricey. Absolutely lovely space, described as rather Alice in Wonderland. Outstanding bar service and cocktails, including an interesting herb-infused concoction...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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UpStairs on the Square is sophisticated yet hip and fun! Lot's of wine by the glass to choose from. The place is decorated with pink and zebra print carpet and lots of fireplaces. Their is a formal di...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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Actually a wonderful night with the food being stellar. a spicy skirt steak flanked by a salad was a wondeful starter and then pea shoot ravioli was to die for. Impressive wine list that is shared with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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This is my new favorite restaurant. The decor is absolutely gorgeous. This alone is worth the visit. But the food is spectacular and even though some things are a bit more than you may normally pay the value...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funky style in the dining rooms. Tasty food, upscale. Worth a visit if you need something nice in Harvard Square.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey, but definitely good food. Go upstairs for the more 'romantic' setting.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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I had read so much about this place that I made sure to visit there when my parents were in town. It was better than I expected. The food was amazing, the decor was almost worth the trip itself. the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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This place is great! With wonderful treats for the eyes and the tastebuds. Started out in the Monday Club with drinks and a yummy crabcake and scrumptious Rabe pizza. We had reservations on a Saturday night...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2003
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The worst dining experience I have had in the Boston area. Made a reservation for the upstairs dining room only to arrive, trek up five flights of stairs and find the dining room empty expect for cases of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2003
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Service was ok, wine list very good, prices not justified, my lamb $39.00, asked for m/r came m/w, lamb ragu quite pleasant, but when did a rack mean 3 small chops, which looked like they were "in shake and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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1) A diner could make much better eggs than this place. 2) The freshness of the ingredients is questionable. 3) The waiter is great with spilling water and coffee but not with listening to a customer's order....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2003
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For graduation we went there with our 13 year old daughter and i turned ou to be a great disappointment. We got sat late, the waiter left us for 10 minutes, water took for ever, refills had to be asked for,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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The food was good and the portions were reasonable. The room is enchanting and the decor is fun. Service was slow and not terribly knowledgeable. Good wine list. Restaurant is superior to most restaurants in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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I don't know what these other people are talking about....I had a great experience!! The food, service, and ambiance was amazing! We were not seated right on time, but have a drink at the bar, it's really not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2003
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Reading all the wonderful reviews we thought we would try Upstairs on the Square on a Saturday night and were very disapointed. We had 8:15 reservations and arrived at about 8:05. We were told it would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2003
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I took my girlfriend for what was supposed to be a nice dinner... Far from it. The menu was impossible to order from and the food we did order was decent, but certainly not worth the money. The over all...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2003
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Good food. Went for lunch and had a very nice time, especially having sat near the fireplace. The room however, is like Alice in Wonderland meets the Junior League. Too many colors, which is a distraction from...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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I don't agree with the other reviews. The restaurant was excellent. Service was impecable and the food was delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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The service was so bad we thought our table was not on the floor plan. The veggies were cold ~ the steak was alright. The place was very noisy with absolutely no atmosphere. The tables were so close that a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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After waiting for the Pudding to complete it's move to the new digs, we had to pay a visit. Our first try for a Christmas dinner for three gets poor reviews for food and service. Portions were ridiculous,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2003
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We had a great time here. I'd go back in a second. Waitstaff was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was hip but not trendy.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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"Upstairs on the Square" was truely a delite to dine at. The drinks at the "Monday Club Bar" were festive and creative. When walking up to the restaurant you can see the "Zebra Room" radianting "pink" charm...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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The service here was atrocious! My husband and I made reservations for "Upstairs on the Square". When we arrived we were seated in "The Monday Club" and I noticed atmosphere and menu were completely different...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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loved it! this place is so beautiful, whimsical, and romantical! Not to mention, great wine list and lunch! It's like being in a dream, or a bit like Alice in Wonderland!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Overlooking a little park just off Harvard Square, Upstairs on the Square is the perfect combination of comfort food and fine dining. It consists of two distinct spaces; though both are delightful, I prefer...
frommers.com - user review
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Restaurateurs Mary-Catherine Deibel and Deborah Hughes opened UpStairs on the Square in 2002, building on their 20 year success at UpStairs at the Pudding. They have created a "casual haute cuisine" menu in...
opentable.com - user review
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susan regis is boston's least-known famous chef. she's never sought celebrity, even after being named the james beard foundation's 1998 american express best chef: northeast (she was co-chef at biba at the...
bostonherald.com - user review
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Pretty box with half baked content: Upstairs, which has been rumored to have been loosing money for some time, has a ways to go in client relations. The only word I can come up with when dealing with them is...
boston.com - user review
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I've eaten at this place a few times. The last was close to a year ago, but the awfulness has not dimmed with the passage of time. The pretension of this restaurant is unbearable. We sauntered in on a very...
openlist.com - user review
My husband and I ate here a while ago and we are still dreaming of the appetizer pizza with broccoli rabe finished with truffle oil. While the main room was rather loud, the side room was quite comfy and cozy,...
openlist.com - user review
I prefer the ambience downstairs (service upstairs can be a little cold) but the food is always great on both floors. Lighting and noise level were appropriate too ( there's music playing in the bar area but...
boston.com - user review
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magical atmosphere!
restaurantrow.com - user review
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institutions are a hard thing to move---and spruce up. and yet, in tradition-bound harvard square, flamboyant restaurateurs mary catherine-deibel and deborah hughes have done just that. since losing their...
gayot.com - user review
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I was completely in SHOCK when I read the reviews on this website. This restaurant is one of the BEST places I have ever eaten at. I travel frequently, and I eat at some of the top places....so I would know...
boston.com - user review
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Dining at UpStairs on the Square feels as though you've fallen into the midst of a Broadway show, a little like one of those musicals where famous stars burst into song as dancers kick skyward in...
boston.com - user review
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located on winthrop park in the heart of harvard square, cambridge, upstairs on the square is a chef-owned & operated restaurant on 2 levels; accessible upscale bar dining in the monday club bar/zebra room on...
opentable.com - user review
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in the middle of harvard square, this restaurant strikes just the right balance between funky and urbane, with pink linens and fringes tempering the dining room's old-boy look. entrees aren't too straitlaced...
nytimes.com - user review
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My husband had dined there a few years ago and decided to return recently. The space is interesting in a funky and elegant way, and our main courses were good. Although my halibut was a little overcooked. The...
openlist.com - user review
4 thumbs up for sunday brunch at upstairs at the pudding...
epinions.com - user review
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When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by a pleasant and gracious hostess. There was a choice of seating downstairs in the main dinner room or the upstairs dinner room. Before going upstairs we...
openlist.com - user review
in the middle of harvard square, this restaurant strikes just the right balance between funky and urbane, with pink linens and fringes tempering the dining room's old-boy look. entrees aren't too straitlaced...
fodors.com - user review
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Very disappointing for such a talked up place. For a Saturday night it wasn't very busy, yet the service was sub-par. I ordered the Chicken al Mattone. It was not at all what was described on the menu nor...
boston.com - user review
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this place is indeed the best restaurant in harvard square. i realize that i, being a regular, don't have much right to express my opinion, but hey, here it is and thank god they don't discriminate against the...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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My birthday fell on restaurant week and so my family decided to give this place a try. It seemed like a cute lil place with good food reviews. We had reservations and when coming they placed in the noisy bar...
boston.com - user review
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penthouse dining...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Abominable. We were made to feel unwelcome by the hostess even though we had a reservation. Our drinks arrived 20 minutes after the drinks were delivered to a couple that was seated after us. The menu was...
boston.com - user review
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a lovely roof deck brims with flowering plants atop harvard's venerable hasty pudding club...
epinions.com - user review
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