Craigie on Main

For our anniversary this year, we decided to splurge on a dining experience instead of getting each other a present. We decided to go to Craigie on Main, one of the hottest restaurant in Boston, even though it's actually located in Cambridge, near Central Square. The Chef Tony Maws has been rated on of the hottest rising chefs nationally.

Craigie has a really relaxed atmosphere and a variety of dining choices. We decided on a 6-course tasting menu (they also have a 10-course). The meal was amazing and in total, took us about 2.5 hours. Everything was delicious and time flew by - a great indicator of a good meal.

The bread was absolutely delicious. The chef and the had of Iggy's Bread know each other and they developed different recipes for the restaurant together. I really want to go to Iggy's in Cambridge to buy their bread.


Ben really liked the coffee here and the wine that the waiter recommended was light and went well with pretty much everything that came to our table.



The amuse-bouche contained a squid noodles, mussels in some special sauce, and fried clams. The squid noodle salad and mussels were sooooo good, but the fried clams were mediocre.


The scallop sashimi was really good and refreshing.


The monkfish dish that came next was good. I've never had monkfish before and although it won't go down as my favorite fish, it was good nonetheless.


The pasta was hand made fresh that day. It was tossed lightly in olive oil and pesto.


The pork belly was my FAVORITE dish. It was crispy on the outside and so tender and flavorful on the outside. I have no idea what they marinaded the pork belly in but these two small pieces were enough to send me into food heaven.


It was so good I needed two pictures of it.


Artisan cheese plate with sheep, goat, and cow milk cheese and dates, honey and bread on the side.


Grapefruit gelato with champagne foam on top.


Sour creme panna cotta - creamy, slightly sour, just the right level of sweetness. This was delicious.


There were three types of chocolates on the plate. I don't remember what they were, but although it was good, it was great.


What a great night. Great food is always a fail proof way to celebrate. I completely recommend this restaurant as a must try. I heard their burger is AMAZING (voted one of the best burger nation-wide) and I can't wait to go back to try it. You have to order it off menu since it was so popular, they had to take it off because it ran out too fast. All in all, a great experience =)