Inman Square is a neighborhood dining destination that locals tend to guard as one of Cambridge's best-kept dining areas, with a concentration of quality bistros and Mediterranean spots that punch well above what you'd expect from a few walkable blocks. The Portuguese influence gives it a character distinct from Harvard and Central, and the American and Middle Eastern options here consistently rank among the strongest in the city. Restaurants in Inman Square are mostly high-end but feel neighborhood-scaled rather than destination-formal.