“ A restaurant? I see it as my study house, where I can write and work on my book all afternoon, amid an eclectic assortment of Judaica. Philip Roth. The Talmud Bavli, Man Ray and Philip Guston. Cynthia Ozick. I am a habitual browser, and if this place could get a non-Jew to open it on Shabbat I would go here, because reading is my prayer and my knowledge of our people comes from memoirs of Jewish experience.( I am always smuggling books into shul, and hate it when the library keepers get rid of the good old stuff. I will be going back to work among the books during weekdays. It's probably a good thing you don't have a lending library. Aliza Artz's presentation of responses to her grandfather's sermon's (he was the rabbi of Somerville's only shul in the 1920s was stellar. ”

“ I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Lehrhaus. The menu is on the smaller side but with a good range of fun and interesting, Jewish-inspired options that skew vegetarian (I.e. a beet Reuben and an eggplant dish that is a play on chopped liver). The Reuben was perfectly grilled and rich in flavor and the fries were lightly crispy and well seasoned. The cocktails were fantastic with a good array of flavor profiles. Service was great, as well, and we were well attended to throughout. While it's not necessarily fine dining, I would definitely recommend as an excellent option for drinks or a casual meal with family or friends! ”

“ lehrhaus is an absolute GEM tucked away in somerville, boston. i only stopped by for dessert and drinks, but everything was so delicious. the entire menu regularly rotates and is curated by the staff based on in season produce or holidays. the chocolate pave was my favorite - it was decadent but also not too sweet, with dates and cacao nibs. the homemade ice cream was also phenomenal. additionally, i highly recommend the drinks! the lehrhaus staff are all exceptionally friendly and hospitable. the interior is a super cute vibe and they also have educational classes and programs for the community. overall, lehrhaus is a must-visit if you are in boston! i'm already looking forward to my next time there! ”

“ One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. Delicious fish- and veggie-centric menu plus creative cocktails. But most of all it's a warm and friendly atmosphere. You can tell this is a passion project for the owners and employees to create a true third space for the Jewish and non-Jewish community alike. It's so rare to find a place where one can feel meaning in being both Jewish and, for example, left-wing or LGBTQ+ or secular, all while keeping a sense of joy about these layers of identity. Lehrhaus pulls it off! And, to reiterate, the food is great too. ”

“ I've been meaning to try Lehrhaus for a while, and I'm really glad that I did! It seems pretty easy to get a reservation on a weekday, but you just have to watch out for its schedule since it's closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Jewish holidays. The interior is spacious and the service was great. I fell in love with the chopped not-liver ($13), which is a delicious eggplant spread that doesn't taste like eggplant but has a great savory flavor with a slight wine aroma. The pita bread that came with it was so warm, pillowy, and chewy. This dish was just perfection. There's an eggplant dip (Oren's eggplant) in the Bay that I have been craving, and now I have something in Cambridge that is just as good if not better. The haus smoked whitefish ($12) was also quite good. It had a lot of fish but wasn't too fishy, had good flavor and came with crunchy crackers. The fish and chips ($24) was tasty as well -- the chips are really crunchy and the fish was flaky and crunchy, and the sauce was interesting and spicy. Lastly, we got the halva ice cream sundae ($12), which was pretty decent with a lot of crunchy bits. I'm not a big fan of nutty flavors or milky ice cream, so I'm not sure if I'd get it again. There is a 20% gratuity automatically applied (we had 2 people, so I don't think it's due to party size). Service was great -- people kept checking on us and refilling our water. In conclusion, the eggplant chopped not-liver was amazing and it's everything I've been looking for. I'm excited to try more of their offerings. ”

“ I was a little skeptical because the menu is pescatarian - but I absolutely loved everything about Lehrhaus. The food was prepared with love and prices felt fair for the quality we received. The cocktails is where the place shines - all fantastic, perfectly balanced and delicious. Service was warm and inviting. Our bartender did a great job of walking us through the menu, and had a delightful personality that genuinely added to our experience. The front area feels closer to a coffee house or bookstore than a bar - which made it very cozy. I'd be interested in coming back for classes and workshops. While I do crave real chopped liver in lieu of eggplant or pastrami for beets - I honestly didn't feel like I was missing anything. Oh, and that dessert! Chocolate pave was so dang good. ”

“ Dining method: Actually came for a learning session (and a drink)! Item(s) ordered: Bloc Party cocktail Value: the price was right! The Review: As soon as I stepped foot into Lehrhaus, I knew that I was in a very special place. The decor is perfectly modern, yet with antique touches and Jewish memorabilia ranging from photos of families from the old country, to other cultural items. Including a Lactaid gumball machine down the stairs LOL. In addition to the impeccable detail in their decor, the staff were very sweet and welcoming. The menu items are diverse, spanning many different Jewish cultures from Sephardic to Ashkenazi and more. The learning session was led by a professor of Jewish Studies from Brandeis and was very well-done, for only having an hour to learn and discuss. This place immediately felt like a safe, inclusive, and beautiful space for the Jewish community and appreciators alike. I hope you will find this spot just as wonderful! ”

“ Our family group chat is all abuzz with talk of the Lehrhaus. A kosher restaurant in our neighborhood! It's a mechayeh! The concept, the menu, the design, the execution, everything about it is giving us nachas. Love that the menu weaves influences together from throughout the Jewish world. Having a room for studying and learning really brings that Jewish atmosphere. Yet it's not haimishe; it's beautifully classy, stylish, which is impressive. Reports on the food: Vegetarian chopped liver was exceptional. Indian spiced fritters were tasty. Amba flavored vinegar and schug aioli livened up the fish and chips; the chips were large cuts that tasted richly of potato. The chef came out and gave some chopped liver to take home. So nice! We're kvelling. ”