Sandra K. (yelp)
“This review is solely for the lunch barbecue on the patio. And the first word that comes to my lips is.......(drumroll please).......Deeef'nlicious.”
Improper Bostonian
“In terms of quality as a function of price, The Blue Room is unbeatable. Its first rate ingredients, top-notch preparation, generous portions and restrained prices deliver real value.”
Artxchic (twitter)
"@eatatblueroom Phenomenal! Loved every bite! Had the shrimp & chorizo, so good!"
Julia Child
“I love The Blue Room because it smells like a restaurant.”
Bradd (zagat)
"Always wonderful and innovative, even after all these years. Especially in the summer when you can sit outside and spend all evening enjoying a bottle from the excellent wine list."
Wine Spectator
“Award of Excellence” multiple years
Linds L. (yelp)
“my favorite go-to bar when I want something a little different. my favorite restaurant to take people from out of town. my favorite brunch place. my favorite.”
Food & Wine Magazine
“At the Blue Room in Cambridge, the wine director steers her customers to cheaper wines because they allow her to be ‘more adventurous’ in her recommendations.”
Boston Magazine
Best of Boston “Best Brunch”
Sue P. (yelp)
"I believe I actually said at one point during my meal, This is the BEST meal I've ever had."
Zagat
“Upscale but not uptight, this well-managed Kendall Square star still shines after all these years with unsual ingredients and detailed wine list; come Sunday for the incredible brunch buffet that is much better than you deserve for the price.”
Sara S. (opentable)
"I love eating well without having to dress up."
Paul P. (zagat)
"Long live The Blue Room. Viva Reggie the bartender. Viva Nick!!!"
Gourmet Magazine
“Funky and fun, The Blue Room draws a crowd of regulars who can't seem to get enough of their Mediterranean cooking, which champions local produce and perfectly ripened cheeses.”