LA ROYAL
Cambridge, MA · Peruvian restaurant
- Address
- LA ROYAL, 221 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone
- (617) 823-1595
- Website
- www.laroyalcambridge.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 5 PM
LA ROYAL is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MA. It is one of 464 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Cambridge city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About LA ROYAL
Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire Best New Restaurant), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant... More
Hours
| Saturday | 5 PM–11 PM |
Customer Reviews
A lovely meal with exceptional service! We made our reservation online and were extremely happy with our meal. The staff was so helpful, and even offered to sit us at a table instead of our bar reservation. The meat was so tender and cooked exactly as requested. The mocktail selection was also stunning. The restaurant itself was welcoming and cozy, with live music at the perfect volume to enjoy it and still talk to the people you are sitting with. Highly recommend stopping by and enjoying a meal here. Reservations recommended especially on a holiday.
We enjoyed our night at la royal but wish there was an option to pick a table versus bar seating when making a reservation. Came for a date night where we were hoping to talk a lot but ended up having to sit at the bar which was extremely cramped. It was hard to have a good conversation with noise levels and the chairs at the bar bounce or feel completely unstable / can flex or bend into the person sitting next to you. The food was to die for and the servers were very nice, but I'm also glad we were both fine with smoke in the restaurant. It is extremely hazy inside from food being cooked right in front of you / the bar which isn't for everyone. It was a great experience and time but I probably wouldn't come back here again given the price for the environment.
The place is a bit dark but cozy, and the service was bright and friendly. We ordered the mixed ceviche, grilled shrimp, seafood noodles, and cilantro rice with duck, and everything was delicious. We just wished the stir-fried noodle dish had more noodles and was less soupy. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner at LA ROYAL.
La Royal is an excellent spot if you’re looking to explore Chifa (Peruvian-Chinese) cuisine, and it delivers a truly memorable dining experience. Their blue cod ceviche is a must-try — tangy, limey, and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. The tacu tacu de verduras was another standout; simple, comforting, and elevated by a wonderfully soothing broth. It’s the kind of dish that feels perfect on a cold, rainy night. They also offer a great selection of vegetarian options, making it easy for everyone at the table to find something they’ll love. If you’re curious about Chifa flavors or just want a delicious, unique meal, I’d highly recommend giving La Royal a try.
The steamed fish was really good. It was perfectly prepared and presented. The beef was delicious and well seasoned. Highly recommend! Our server was attentive and nice.
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