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sevetet t1_iz6aorn wrote

Giulia, hands down!

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nhf1918 t1_iz6f8xn wrote

Guilia and Pammy's are top notch contemporary Italian spots. If you're looking for old school red sauce type spots - Greg's Restaurant on Cambridge/Watertown line is a good option.

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sevetet t1_iz6gzw8 wrote

Replying to sevetet (#873,767)

(I'm also partial to Vinnie's Ristorante in somerville. Veryyyyy different vibe from Giulia, kind of like old-timey, eating at a sicilian grandparents' house)

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Shishkabobs90 t1_iz6ltxz wrote

Amelia’s Trattoria! A low-key, relaxed vibe with great food and drinks, really nice service, and outdoor (pet-friendly) patio

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mdigirol t1_iz6m8yp wrote

You got the two best recs already in Giulia and Pammy’s. I’m partial to Viale in Central as well.

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unarmed_walrus t1_iz6mf9v wrote

Giulia for higher end, Village Kitchen if you're looking for a more casual vibe/takeout

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bigcondors t1_iz77iw1 wrote

Always liked Basta Pasta for casual take out

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bigcondors t1_iz7bhs0 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#875,192)

Surprised to hear that. I used to live around the corner and that place was always bumping. Seemed like half the police force ate dinner there. Not to mention hundreds of five star reviews on google. That said it’s $15 dinners so not sure what you were expecting. Definitely not competing with Pammy’s

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Arctucrus t1_iz7fca6 wrote

It's by no means top-level but for essentially a hole-in-the-wall pizza-and-calzone equivalent joint, the various Fiorella's are pretty awesome and an easy step up from actual holes-in-the-wall. I've yet to find a tastier tomato sauce.

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viagraeater t1_iz7q271 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#875,188)

True, but aren't you basically paying for service and ambiance when you pay $100 for a meal? No way the ingredients cost anywhere near what they charge you. They seemed understaffed when I went.

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betteroffsleeping t1_iz7rs2u wrote

Replying to Dr_Bunson_Honeydew (#874,717)

The best dining experience I’ve had in Cambridge. It’s v modern but it was such a beautifully designed restaurant, interesting menu and all the employees seemed happy to work there. It’s not typical of other Italian restaurants, but if you had an anniversary dinner or fun date night this is so the place.

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rezistence t1_iz7xtoe wrote

I've been told carmelina's is quite good but needs a reservation way in advance

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babar222 t1_iz8baxt wrote

I used to live near Pulcinella and I hope it is still good! Also giulia.

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vt2022cam t1_iz9dbky wrote

Village Kitchen on Huron- pasta and pizza are similar to what you get around Naples. It’s also a hole in the wall and very charming place. Half the price of Guilias, Pammy’s, or Sulmona.

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sourbirthdayprincess t1_izhe4hz wrote

Replying to vt2022cam (#878,101)

Also was in Naples this summer (assuming you meant Italy and not Florida). Food in Napoli tastes nothing like this. This resturant uses way, way too much excessive oil. And this from a person who readily ate pizza fritta, i.e. fried pizza, on the Napolitano streets.

For reference, what I got at VK was pasta alla puttanesca. I could've created an entire second dish with the oil at the bottom of my own.

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KeysToHistory1979 t1_j0ofx9q wrote

Have heard great things about Giulia!

Is there a reason you are avoiding the North End? I know it’s a pain in the ass.

My family is Sicilian and Dolce Vita is the most authentic as far as fine dining. Cinderella’s on Hampshire Street is a great take-out option as well—closest to the home-cooked meals that our family ate.

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