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Most Popular Italian food in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Home to two of America's most prestigious universities, Cambridge exudes a certain intellectual quirkiness. A mix of historical haunts, student hang-outs, alternative art and culture venues, vintage clothing shops, bookstores and ethnic restaurants, the city is, well, really cool. Although it is located just across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has a distinct vibe that is noticeable immediately. Start at Harvard Square, a hub of activity and mishmash of trendy stores, outdoor cafes and colorful local characters. Pick up a walking tour map at the visitors information booth in the center of the Square. The route will take you past many important landmarks including the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Tory Row and the Longfellow National Historic Site. Harvard University offers student-led tours through the illustrious buildings and monuments of its sprawling campus. Art and architecture buffs should meander around the M.I.T campus, which includes outdoor sculptures by masters such as Picasso and 20th-century buildings designed by modern greats like Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei. Along the way, browse through bookstores, stop to watch street performers and grab a coffee at an outdoor café to take in all this captivating city has to offer.
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10. Viale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By NoMyYah
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance, good music, andâa very welcome and rare experienceâa noise level conducive to pleasant conversation. We ordered two tiny dishes and a small dish, each of which had a delicious tomato sauce unique to itself: a spicy bite to the sauce with the crispy polenta; mild and ever so slightly sweet with the arancini; and redder and richer with the meatballs. These dishes were real treats! We also had the smoky mushroom pizza. We completely disagree with previous reviewers' negative comments. It's a flatbread pizzaâon really good flatbread. The toppingsâmushrooms, ricotta, and caramelized onionsâwere wonderfully, subtly smoky. The unexpected theater discount topped off a delightfully memorable supper. (Viale is just a couple doors down from The Central Square Theater, home to the Nora Theater Company, the Underground Railway Theater, and The Front Porch Arts Collective.)
9. SRV Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By apowbos
Ok so it is not really hidden, just found by accident. Loving small plate restaurants we thought we would give it a try. Loved the decor. Waiter was supper helpful. Drinks were different and delicious. We asked for help ordering and waiter suggested chef tasting menu. Which was fabulous. Even better 1 person in our party of four has a dairy allergy and the kitchen perfectly substituted and plated his portions seamlessly. Would definitely recommend and return. Hello, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are happy you enjoyed our Chef's tasting menu and your overall dining experience with us here at SRV. We hope to host you again soon! Yazmine RiveraGuest Relations ManagerSRV
8. Pammy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By small_rock
Been to Pammyâs several times recently, and each time Iâve been here the food has been consistently delicious, the service has been great, and the ambience has been dreamy. Highly recommend the cocktails here too, especially the Fiore.
7. Sorellina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 796 reviews
Contemporary Italian-Mediterranean cuisine served in an upbeat and sophisticated environment by a staff intent on providing you with a truly memorable dining experience. Sorellina, the 'kid sister' of acclaimed Chef Jamie Mammano's Mistral provides an int
Reviewed By 60nantucket
FABULOUS, AMAZINg, OUTSTANDING !!! We knew the history with this restaurant and were excited to dine with our family for a memorable evening....Well it was more then that MAGNIFICENT...Thomas was our waiter AMAZING gentlemen and fabulous to work with. The food was memorable....Veal. Filet, Chicken, ...to name a few,,,we tried them all. The cocktails wonderful as were each of the dessert selections. I cannot wait to return again thank you for a wonderful evening !
6. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By eatsleeptour
My husband and I stopped in Pinocchios pizza after reading the reviews on trip advisor and from a blog. I love the thicker Sicilian pizza and this was delicious! I had a great combination of toppings, sauce and just the right crunch on that delicious crust. I would definitely go back for more and would recommend this if you were visiting Cambridge or Harvard University. Pizza sold by the slice or by the pie and they also sell pastas. Limited seating.
5. Toscano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By Brian P
I've dined at Toscano multiple times, and each experience has been fantastic. The atmosphere of Toscano pulls you into the restaurant and into the right attitude for their dining experience. The staff is very helpful, and the food quality is very good. The pasta is handmade and upon tasting it, we laughed because if helped us understand the saying "perfectly cooked pasta".
4. Posto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Posto features a full menu with antipasti, insalate, handmade pasta, grilled meats, fish and poultry, dolce and of course our Neapolitan wood fired pizza. The center piece of Posto is our Italian wood burning oven which allows us to cook pizza at temperat
Reviewed By 363rr
We went for an early casual family dinner. Staff welcoming and very accommodating, with service excellent. Menu explained including what to expect with their pizza. We started with calamari which was perfectly fried, crisp and not greasy. The Margherita pizza and the prosciutto were excellent. But the best was the swordfish. Great atmosphere.
3. Carlo's Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By grantarch
This incredible Italian restaurant is in a little storefront that will give you pause as it is very unassuming and frankly noisy and crowded. The staff is very accommodating and the food is off the charts. I had a Veal Chop that was stuffed with herbs and croutons and served with a side of vegetables and pasta. Incredible flavor, cooked to perfection, just the best Iâve had this side of Dâ Raymonds in Albany,NYTry this diamond in the rough and you will be richly rewarded!JonG
2. East Side Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Forrest L
Small local venue that is a happy place with excellent drinks and food. But the service is even better. Just a store front along the very commercial section of Cambridge Street and parking is a challenge but worth the effort. Italian as good as Federal Hill pin Providence and better than most in the North End of Boston.
1. Giulia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By LivDaley
Finally got a reservation. The question was: is it really the best restaurant in Cambridge? And the conclusion is: itâs a definite contender. It had a pleasant ambience and we enjoyed in particular that it has cloth covered benches and sound proofing. I had the boar tagliatelle and it was very good as was our dessert: an amaretto almond torte. Also they served a blue flower earl grey tea which I had never had before and really enjoyed
