Urban Hearth

Urban Hearth in Inman Square offers two quite different ways to spend an evening. In the dining room, order from a seasonal à la carte menu built around locally sourced ingredients. At the six-seat chef’s counter, settle in for eight to twelve courses and watch the kitchen finish each dish in front of you. The counter offers omnivore and vegetarian menus, with optional wine or zero-proof pairings, and requires a prepaid reservation. There’s also a bar and salon for cocktails, wine, beer, or cider. The restaurant’s current home is at 1281 Cambridge Street. If you’re booking the counter, choose your menu and explain any dietary restrictions in advance; the kitchen can make only limited accommodations.