1. Giulia
8.6
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews
Chris Collins: Pasta with Wild Boar was amazing! The chef and waiter both went above and beyond with service. Absolutely recommend this resteraunt.
hugo liu: The pasta with oxtail braised for four hours in red wine was excellent, but it's hard to go wrong here.
Rachel K: Fresh pasta is fantastic, but do not overlook the $5 sfizzi bites like the warm semolina cakes with parmiagiano crema.
2. Pammy's
9.2
928 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Sebastien Latapie: Pammy' is vibrant and energetic! Pasta was excellent. Service was on point. Appetizer portions were much larger than expected. A great addition to the no-mans land between Harvard and central.
Ashley B: Amazing pasta, along with great cocktails and negronis. Super friendly staff and cool atmosphere.
Ina Li: Amazing ambiance and seasonal menus that feature fresh ingredients and rich pastas
3. The Coast Café
8.8
233 River Street, Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Quincy Chang: Sure bets are the BBQ beef rib sandwich, anything with fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, and the banana pudding. Don't go here on Sundays-- they're closed for church! Read more.
Rogue Integrity: they literally have the best fried chicken i have ever had. mac and cheese is delicious, and their patties? Phenomenal!
Boston.com: A tiny, mostly takeout soul food spot. Try the fried thigh plate, fried catfish plate, Grandma's mean meatloaf plate, mac and cheese, black-eyed peas, collard greens, and sweet potato pie. Read more.
6. Cambridge Common
8.6
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Beth: go to cambridge common and create a sampler of your own! there are always new beers on tap! and, while you're there, have the mac & cheese bites and sweet potato fries! Read more.
Eric Andersen: Don't forget to check the specials, they never disappoint! Take this goat cheese stuffed tortellini with grilled chorizo and broccoli…
Sammie Davey: Great environment, great staff, great food! If you're in town or visiting your kids at school, stop by for sweet potato fries, Mac and Cheese bites, an local beer!
7. State Park
8.3
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
Vanessa Gatlin: Zagat says, "We could drown and die happy in a bowl of Memphis BBQ Spaghetti ($11), a flavorful combo of smoked pork shoulder, pasta and a 50/50 mix of housemade marinara and barbecue sauce."
Allison D.: Go nuts. Just eat everything. Pork chop, BBQ spaghetti, & charred broccoli are especially good.
Seong Hwang: Really good BBQ spaghetti. A must-try
8. Gran Gusto
8.2
90 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 19 tips and reviews
Daniel Tewfik: Homemade pasta! Try everything.
Peter Katz: Pasta dishes and pizza
Anonymous, since 2018: Real Italian food (ie no watery “pasta meatballs” and “pasta Alfredo”), appropriately priced, good-sized portions, and fantastic outdoor space. A must for those who appreciate Italian cuisine.
10. OTTO
7.8
1432 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brattle & Church), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 40 tips and reviews
Christine Varriale: Tortellini on pizza... don't mind if I do!
Tracy Spetka: If you love carb-on-carb action, go for the three-cheese tortellini or the mashed potato, bacon, and scallion slice.
Diana Arboleda: The three-cheese tortellini is amazing. Call ahead and get your order to go; there's not a lot of space to stand inside.
15. City Girl Cafe
8.0
204 Hampshire St (at Cambridge St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Square · 34 tips and reviews
Maggie Delano: The prosciutto and peas pasta is very heavy but delicious. It also reheats reasonably well if you put the microwave on low.
ᴡ Halliday: Pasta here is absolutely amazing and they even have an original Keane hanging on the walls! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a bite to eat in Cambridge.
Dan Roberts: Small but excellent Italian restaurant in Inman square. Get the pasta special, the bottle of wine special, and any of the salads.