Daedalus Restaurant

Daedalus gives a Harvard Square dinner the option of a roof-deck table when the season and weather allow. Inside, the menu covers dishes such as mushroom risotto with Parmesan and fried leeks, steak frites, and scallops with saffron beurre blanc. Calamari or burrata bruschetta can get the table started while you decide on a main.

The restaurant is at 45½ Mount Auburn Street and currently opens for dinner Monday through Saturday. The bar stays open after the kitchen, so check food-service times if you’re arriving later in the evening. Ask directly about roof-deck availability when booking; outdoor seating is seasonal and shouldn’t be assumed. Reservations are a sensible choice if that particular table is part of your plan.