Little Donkey

Little Donkey is a global tapas restaurant in Cambridge, MA, located at 505 Massachusetts Ave. Owned and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer, the restaurant has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016. It holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews.

The menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors inspired by the chefs' travels, featuring items such as Istanbul meat ravioli, ramen cacio e pepe, manti, cauliflower, and salmon aguachile. A full raw bar offers oysters shucked by Eladio and caviar sandwiches. The kitchen provides vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and staff can modify dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Due to fresh, seasonal ingredients, menu items are subject to change. Reservations are accepted online or by phone at 617.945.1008, including for special requests.

Ken Oringer is the founder of JK Food Group. He owns and operates highly acclaimed restaurants around Boston, including Coppa, Toro, and Faccia a Faccia, a coastal Italian restaurant opened in 2022. Oringer is also partnering with JK Food Group Beverage Director Jodie Battles to open Bar Pallino, a natural wine bar located downstairs from Faccia a Faccia. Prior to JK Food Group, Oringer opened Clio in Boston, now called Uni, which was named one of America's Best New Restaurants by Esquire and one of the Top 50 Restaurants in America by Gourmet magazine. Oringer received the StarChefs Rising Stars Mentor Award in 2010. He enjoys spending time with his wife Celine and children Verveine and Luca.

The restaurant is known for its unique, evolving menu and its reputation for serving global tapas in Cambridge. It holds a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it.

The restaurant sits on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA, just a short walk from the Central Square Theater and Graffiti Alley.

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