Finale
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 441-9797
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Mt. Auburn Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bakery 2007, Dessert 2006
- Hours:
- Mon 11am-11pm, Tue-Thu 11am-11:30pm, Fri 11am-12:30am, Sat 12pm-12:30am, Sun 12pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Finale – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
The Harvard Square Finale's gorgeous crimson-and-gold dining room features the same stylish setting of the original Theater District location, including an overhead demonstration mirror that affords a view of the pastry chefs that construct Finale's signature desserts. Young, friendly waiters are pleased to recommend selections from the epic drink list.
The Food
Dessert is the focus, but there's also a respectable light dinner menu that allows patrons to enjoy a well-rounded meal without getting too full before the sweet stuff. Smart options include the rosemary-rubbed chicken Caesar salad and a Mediterranean pizza. Most diners skip the savory items and dive straight into desserts, like a divine, baked-to-order molten-chocolate gateau or the caramel carnivale (caramel mousse layered between puff pastry and served with fresh fruit in raspberry puree). Advanced sweet tooths should opt for the Temptation for Two, an assortment plate of cakes, gelato and mousse.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't fret if your diet doesn't allow a sinful slice of cheesecake; there's at least one fruity dessert (e.g. brandied fruits with a refreshing sorbet) available nightly that won't bust your belt.
What to DrinkConsider sharing a dessert and ordering a cup of the Finale hot chocolate, a delectable combination of homemade hot chocolate and butterscotch schnapps.
User Reviews for Finale
05/08/2008 Posted by FoodieLePue
If you want to feel like you've been ripped off I suggest going here. It's all just a bunch of well thought out hype to get you in the door.
Pros: Nothing!
09/25/2007 Posted by blofrog0
We recently went to Finale and it was not good. Service was okay but not anything to write home about and something about watching staff bring pastries and fruit up from a garage just doesn't seem sanitary! EWW! I thought this was suppose to be a great romantic place to eat with my husband but it was not! I would not suggest to anyone!
Cons: Desserts were little and cost so much
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