Restaurant Reviews

Dante

Old Blu delights find a happy, new home

By ROBERT NADEAU | September 20, 2006

4.0 Stars

Dante, 40 Edwin Land Boulevard (Sonesta Hotel), East Cambridge | Mon–Thurs, 6:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–2:30 pm, and 5:30–10 pm; Fri, 6:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–2:30 pm, And 5:30–11 pm; Sat, 11 am–2 pm and 5:30–11 pm; and Sun, 11 am–2 pm | AE, MC, DI, VI | Full bar | Validated parking approximately $10; valet parking available | Sidewalk-level access | 617.497.4200

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