| Rendezvous in Central Square | (617) 576-1900 | 502 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Steve Johnson

Chef / Owner

Steve Johnson has been a fixture in the Boston restaurant scene for over 20 years. He opened Rendezvous in Central Square in late 2005, and the restaurant has quickly received unanimous positive praise from the local food media, including Boston Magazine’s top honors for “Best Restaurant Début” in its August 2006 issue.
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The Staff

Rendezvous offers a comfortable dining experience with all the nuances of fine dining in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is inspired by the flavors and aromas of the western Mediterranean -- Italy, France, Spain and North Africa. We look forward to meeting you at the Rendezvous!
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Recipes

Foraged Mushrooms: The Essence of Local, Seasonal Terroir

Foraged Mushrooms: The Essence of Local, Seasonal Terroir This article is featured on Local in Season. “Better food is the reason.” Right Food for the Season – Late Fall Written by Steve Johnson As a professional chef I’ve been working with New England farmers and fishermen for over 20 years sourcing seasonal, local fruits, vegetables, [...]

Green Initiatives

Green Initiatives at Rendezvous

As Kermit the Frog said, “It’s not easy being green!”. At Rendezvous, while we sympathize with our friend Kermit, we try our best! Here’s a list of green initiatives we’ve pursued at the restaurant and some of the eco-friendly attributes we’re especially proud of: 1. Steve doesn’t own a car and commutes to work all [...]

What’s going on this week…

Cassoulet Sundays are Back!

Steve and the Rendezvous staff send you our very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012! January is here, and we have kicked off our wintertime tradition of “Cassoulet Sundays”. Every Sunday , from 5-10pm, and will be serving our special Sunday menu as usual, available either à la carte or as a 3-course [...]

Recent Press

Destination: Rendezvous

(TV Diner) – It takes a team to tackle a challenge, but Chef Steve Johnson from Rendezvous in Cambridge’s Central Square, might just be our favorite culinary coach. Whether it’s riding a bike to work all year round, or building a menu with seasonally available ingredients – Steve can always be counted on to set [...]

Featured Artist:

Ron Wyman

Agadez: Portraits From the Sahara

This Spring, Rendezvous is pleased to feature the work of local filmmaker/photographer, Ron Wyman. These photos were taken in the Teneré region where the Sahara Desert meets the Air Massif Mountains in Northern Niger. This area, one of the most magnificent landscapes in the world, is not considered safe and is inaccessible now due to kidnappings and instability.
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Gift Certificates

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