Our party of four came here on a Saturday evening with a 6:45 dinner reservation. It's a very intimate atmosphere with a little less than 10 tables. There was a little bit of a wait, however the staff were immensely friendly and their hospitality was excellent. We sat down and put our drink orders in shortly thereafter. We got a couple of Aperol Spritzes and proseccos which were lovely. Our server came around and took our food orders once we got settled in. We were able to try a little bit of everything and I think every single dish was a home run. The arancini with spinach, basil, and fontina had great crisp on the outside and a creamy interior. The meatballs were huge and also were tender along with a very flavorful tomato sauce. The creamy polenta had wild mushroom and truffle which was quite flavorful and the crispy mushrooms provided a nice contrast to the creaminess of the polenta. I really enjoyed the beet salad with the goat cheese and apple slices. For our entrees, we got the pasta alla Norma, gnocchi, spaghetti alla vognole, and the rack of lamb (which I believe was a special). I can only speak to the pasta alla Norma which I thought was incredibly flavorful with the tender eggplant. If I had to critique something about it, I'd say that they should omit the olives and capers since the traditional pasta alla Norma recipe stands on its own. Everyone else very much enjoyed their entrees since it was clean plate club all around! For desserts, we got the mini cannolis, tiramisu, panna cotta, and pear tart. The mini cannolis and panna cotta were great crowd pleasers. I personally really enjoyed the tiramisu: it was authentically created and not put in some mason jar like other places will do for a "modern" style. Overall, we were incredibly happy with our decision. We tried this place on a whim and we will absolutely be revisiting it for its authentic Italian dishes and the absolute best hospitality we've dealt with at a restaurant in recent history. Definitely recommend coming to the Kendall Square area to try this place out! read more

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A small family restaurant in Cambridge on Harvard Street. It is simply exquisite. A gem, that does not get the exposure it deserves. From the moment you walk in the door, the service is wonderful. The server brought over home made bread and I think a white bean and curry paste to dip into. Bread was finely grained and the perfect portion for two. Water was offered; still or sparkling. i chose sparkling and it was, of course, from Italy. For appetizers we chose the olive plate and arancini. Olives were firm and not too salty. The arancini was magic. Wonderful crip outer and warm and delicious fontina cheese in the middle. Excellent portion. She ordered the lobster ravioli. She proclaimed the best she has ever had. Well sauced and ravioli not over cooked -- al dente. And a huge portion. I ordered the Pasta Norma -- rigatoni, eggplant and red sauce. Every part of this executed perfectly. For dessert we ordered, at Maria, the fantastic server, the chocolate terrine. The chocolate was smooth and explosive on your palate. A bit of ice cream to accompany the dessert. I also ordered a cappuccino and it was perfect. Not too hot, and very creamy. I will be back. This is a new go to for Italian. Do know there's an aggressive parking enforcement person. Give yourself extra time to find on street parking or walk from Central Sq. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants!! I always get the gnocchi with butternut squash and my fiancé gets the lobster ravioli. The gnocchi is so soft and melts in your mouth. The brown butter sauce with it is amazing too! It's a cute space, but pretty small so make sure you get a reservation. We got seated quickly and our server made sure to check on us quite often and fill our drinks. I highly recommend to everyone! read more

Service is incredible ! Food is tasty ! This restaurant is a great overall experience.

We came by on a Friday night and the place was PACKED. There was no host so everyone who had a reservation was squished into a corner waiting to check in. They had a bunch of reservations for the same time so it was a little stressful to get seated in the correct order. We had the octopus, veal and lamp chops. The octopus was good but fried instead of grilled, so a bit heavy for an app. The veal and lamb were both delicious! We will definitely return during non peak hours. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Lamb chops (special) - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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For my birthday, I wanted to try Amelia's but was too tired to dine in so I decided to do takeout. Let me tell y'all something! The chicken parmesan is NOTHING to play with! Calling and placing the pickup order was seamless. The gentlemen who took my order was efficient and friendly! While I was waiting for my food one of the servers asked what brought me in and I told him it was my birthday but with the weather, I decided to do takeout as a compromise. I love the ambiance of the restaurant but the customer service and the food sold me. I will be back to actually dine there. I would love to try more items on their menu! read more

Amelias Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Having just moved to Cambridge, I'm constantly trying to try new food spots and we stumbled here for lunch . It is a small spot with wooden interior and cozy with good music: Zimmer90 - Feel Myself was an example and that added a star to review possibly. Started with arancini leading to the lobster ravioli which was surprisingly one of the better ones I've had. Will be back. read more

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We went to Amelia's Trattoria for a more intimate graduation dinner for a party of 6. The restaurant space is cozy with a rustic appearance and outdoor dining is available. The menu is very similar to Sulmona and we had a second chance to try the other dishes we were deciding on the other night such as calamari, arancini, pastas, and desserts. It was such a wonderful meal. The servers are so warm and wonderful, especially Mohammed! This restaurant is a great option for people with a nut allergy since most of the dishes are made without peanuts and tree nuts. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Wild boar pasta (?) - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What a fun experience. Great service. Great atmosphere. Amazing food. I am usually pretty cheap, but I decided to spring for the lobster ravioli after reading all the reviews. And I would do it again. Best I've ever had. read more

I really enjoyed my dinner Ambiance is warm. Great place for a small group dinner I didn't go with pasta this time and went with the veal with mozzarella cheese and prosciutto. Amazingly good read more

Amelias Trattoria - Veal Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One Saturday afternoon we spontaneously decided that we wanted to eat here for dinner. Thankfully there were still tables available on OpenTable to make a reservation. Once we showed up I realized that making a reservation was a good idea because the restaurant was packed. Throughout our meal I noticed other customers waiting by the door for a table. Two of us split the grilled octopus ($22), bolognese ($32), and veal saltimbocca ($35). They also gave us a small portion of bread with a savory bean dip. The bread was on the denser side but still very flavorful. The grilled octopus came on a bed of sauteed vegetables with a generous portion of a spicy aioli. The vegetables were fresh and lightly salted. The grilled octopus had a very crispy outside which made it taste more fried than grilled. While it was tasty, I was hoping for something more smoky. I don't think I've ever had a bolognese with a creamy sauce base, but the bolognese was delicious! The pasta was perfectly al dente and the shape of the pasta allowed each noodle to cling to the sauce. The sauce was creamy and meaty. I would order this again. I wasn't a big fan of the veal saltimbocca. The veal was tender, but underseasoned so it did not taste like much. The mushrooms and sauce were tasty, but unfortunately the sauce was too thin to cling to anything. I would not have minded if the vegetables were cooked softer. We chose to have some wine with our meal but I noticed other customers ordering cocktails which looked very interesting. I would try their cocktails the next time I come here. read more

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I went here for dinner with my Dad on a Saturday and we went about 30 minutes after they opened! We were seated immediately, so if you plan to go I would definitely try to get there early. It did end up getting sort of packed over time. So if you want a quieter dining experience, coming when they open might be a good option! The service was great! I love when servers have great and authentic things to say about the dishes on the menu! I got the Linguine alla Vongole & it was really good! I can say that the clams were a tad bit "fishy", but that is expected. The flavor was good and slightly tangy, but not in a bad way! I also love that this dish didn't make me feel heavy afterwards. I also had two glasses of Rosé and it was delicious and strong! I'd definitely come here again so I have the opportunity to try some other things on the menu, it was hard to choose! read more

Amelias Trattoria - Linguine alla Vongole - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here for an early Friday dinner and we were one of only two to three parties for almost the entire duration of the meal. This wasn't a bad thing, just made the ambiance quiet and a bit more intimate. We came with a reservation and were seated quite quickly. Our server took our orders pretty fast and the food came out relatively soon after so that made the experience pleasant. The calamari and salad were good starters. Nothing out of this world, but decent quality for a good price. The free bread was also nice, although a little too cold for my liking and hard to chew. The pastas were pretty solid. Well-cooked, good flavor, and plenty to eat; I had enough for leftovers and took some home for lunch the next day. Really delicious! The dessert was okay - honestly a little overpriced, but still tasted good. I'd recommend getting a sweet treat elsewhere though as the size was pretty disappointing. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend this spot for dinner again. Thanks, Amelia's! read more

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So good y'all. We had an amazing dinner here. Do make a reservation. It fills up fast. We started out with the daily arancini which was really good. For my entree I got the spaghetti with the clams. It was really good with a little bit of heat. I loved it. Spaghetti tasted so fresh. My sister got the veal and said hers was great too. Free bread for the table came with this amazing spread. Sooo good. I also had an Italian mule. Fantastic!! We loved it here. The staff were super nice. We were well taken care of! I look forward to another visit next time I'm in town. read more

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awesome cozy itialian spot. food was great and came out quickly. friendly and helpful staff. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really charming spot with a cute vibe and terrace. The service was excellent, very friendly and attentive. They even brought out a complimentary appetizer of bread with an incredible sauce several times, which was a great touch. Both pastas I tried were delicious, especially the clam pasta and the bolognese. I'd definitely come back! Top restaurant in Cambridge! read more

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Fantastic service and options! Very authentic. We were lucky to have a reservation so I would highly recommend that as the place is small.

Great Italian restaurant with lots of charm. Service was great even though they had a full house

I had reservation Saturday night for four with a couple that came into town that wanted to see the regatta. My reservation was for 615. We got to the restaurant and I was told my table was outside as I looked around the restaurant. There were two tables of four available I said to the manager what about those tables? They told me those reservations were for 630 mind you it was 50°. Maybe if I was an Eskimo it would be OK. That is the greed of Amelia's to put tables outside at 50°. They told me there was nothing they could do so I left and a block away, I went to Sulmonas who took care of my needs I will never ever step foot in that restaurant ever again read more

The food was amazing and the service top notch. It is nice to dine at a restaurant that knows their profession and executes. Just an fyi, go for the pasta and clams. read more

Complete mismanagement of reservations last night. Showed up to my reservations with my wife and daughter (after driving 7 hours to visit my daughter who's in Boston for college). We were told that reservations were backed up because all outdoor patrons were moved inside. Waited 45min before deciding we weren't spending a dollar here and went elsewhere. They did comp us a glass of wine but that didn't offset our terrible experience. read more

Romantic little Italian restaurant on the outskirts of Kendall square and on the border of Area IV. You definitely need a reservation especially if trying to dine on a weekend. We arrived at 8:00 pm with reservation and was promptly seated indoors at our reserved spot in an otherwise full house. The restaurant itself is quite cozy so it can feel a little loud when packed. Once seated we were served water and complimentary bread and some kind of homemade tomato-based dip. Let me tell you, the bread which I think was a homemade focaccia and the special tomato mystery dip were out of this world. Probably my favorite part of this evening. Aside from the complimentary bread, we got the truffle fries to start, wild mushroom pappardelle, and the regular homemade spaghetti without meatballs - all split between 2 people. The fries themselves were mediocre as they were rather thin and kind of floppy, but they had the most wonderful truffle aroma that really stuck to your senses when eating. The pastas were both excellent quality and you can tell the pappardelle had this hand-pulled texture to it reminiscent of asian-style hand pulled noodles. The spaghetti sauce was really tasty and full-bodied but felt there wasn't enough spaghetti in ratio with the amount of sauce. The pappardelle was also delicious and the mushrooms paired wonderfully well with the parmesan but it was a little too drenched in olive oil for our taste. The food is a little on the pricier side but the dishes were so tasty and had such incredible balance and comprehension that it's all worth. tldr; romantic Italian restaurant in a quiet area between Kendall and Central that serves some of the tastiest Italian pasta that is well worth the price. read more

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I haven't been able to stop talking about our dinner at Amelia's! 2 years ago, when I first moved to the area, I spotted Amelia's quaint and romantic spot. It's been on my 'must try' forever & Saturday was finally the night to celebrate my anniversary. We made reservations since the space is small, which was absolutely the right call. Ours were earlier, around 6:15, but the restaurant soon got packed. Shortly, after being seated, we ordered cocktails and calamari. I loved the flavors of my bellini! The calamari were perfect. Not overly fried, but just the right amount to pair with the sauce. We also enjoyed the dipping sauce that came with the bread provided. It did have a bit of a kick to it, like red pepper flakes, as a warning. We ended up both ordering the Ravioli of the Night. I never like to order the same meal, but we couldn't resist. Seriously, the best ravioli i've ever had. You could tell the pasta was homemade & the sauce. I hope they make this a regular menu item! Yes, it was expensive. But, what a wonderful surprise for not being in the North End! I want to come back soon! read more

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Such a great experience all around! Javier was our server and he was absolutely excellent and attentive. I ordered the chicken piccata and it was excellent! Perfect flavor and seasoning. Loved the atmosphere of the place, super cute laid back and classy. Would definitely recommend and if in the area again I will definitely be back. Had a small run in with the owners and they were very sweet. 10/10 review from me! read more

Amelias Trattoria - Bread & Wine - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food was AMAZING! Not only that - the owners of the restaurants are beyond kind and generous. Staff were so attentive and the environment was beautiful. I am from TX and this is my first time ever in MA and I couldn't have gone to a better restaurant for my first night in town. If you're looking for beautiful and tasty Italian food, they have an amazing chicken Parmesan, delicious appetizers, and a perfect ambiance. 10/10 recommend - swing by for dinner with friends, date night, or even just some cocktails! Love this spot and if I'm ever back in Cambridge, I will absolutely be back! If you ever come by - Request Javier!!! Amazing server! read more

Amelias Trattoria - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great spot. Great service. Great food. Great drink - if you like strawberries and are ok with vodka (which you won't even taste) then try the dangerous tribute to the Beatles. read more

What a cute little place. It reminded us of a NY restaurant. Small, quaint and good food. Started off with an amazing bottle of wine, spicy and smooth. We ordered arancini appetizer and it was one of the best we've ever had. The inside was literally smooth and creamy. I ordered the mushroom pappardelle pasta. It came with 5 types of mushrooms, truffle oil and was super good. The other dish we ordered was bolognese which was very tasty but we both felt could have used a little salt. They make fresh pasta here and that is NOT mentioned on the menu and thankfully our waiter mentioned it. Fresh pasta is a game changer for me so please add that info to your website, to your menu for those who dont know. By the time we were leaving it got very busy and there was only one waiter and now he was the bartender, server, waiter, table cleaner etc. Another staff person would have been a good idea. If you live in the area, as it is a walkable area in Cambridge, I highly recommend it! read more

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I really wish I could have given more stars to this place. The interior is cozy, and the staff are really nice, but the food was much too salty in almost all of the dishes ordered and was very difficult to eat - I ended up not eating most of my food, which is rare occurrence. This was for lunch on a weekday and the restaurant was very empty, so I thought there would be more attention to detail, too, so it was especially disappointing. Dishes ordered: -calamari: the batter was fried nice and crisp, but the inside was slightly overcooked, still acceptable, but was quite salty, the only thing that compensated for it a little was the plain leaves of spinach underneath -caponatina: toast paired well with a sweet tomato-based eggplant dish, cooked through. Only thing I would order from this place. -italiano panini: the bread itself has large bits of salt in it, and all other ingredients in it do not balance it out, only adding to the saltiness. The greens in it are not ideal to handle the high heat of the panini, and did not match or help out the rest -side salad: I ordered a caesar salad out of the options (tomato soup, garden salad, caesar salad, fries) and this was also way too salty and I have no idea how that happened. We told the waitstaff, and she brought in a salad with the dressing on the side, which was somehow not as salty as the dressed salad. the leaves were also quite wilty read more

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A cute Italian spot tucked away in Cambridge. The service was fine, but the best things we had were the calamari and bolognese. The pasta was so good and the calamari wasn't too fried or oily. read more

Mediocre and overpriced. Their carbonara sauce looked curdled when I was eating it. Not worth it, literally go anywhere else. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Went here with work colleagues. Food was great for everyone. Great service as well. I had the pappardelle, so good! Lots of vegetarian options. Good for groups and wasn't too loud but not quiet. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hesitated to come here because of mixed reviews about service, the space and food. But we decided to try it. We were here on a Friday with a 6:15pm reservation. We got there at 5:45pm and there were plenty of street parking. However, by the time we got out at 8pm, parking was full. Waited in the car until 6:10 Parking is only for 2 hours but free after 8pm. We had one party who was held up at work with a patient but the restaurant was understanding. We ordered fried calamari and pei mussels, both were good. We had bolognese, sausage ravioli and mushroom papardelle for main entree. They were all very good. I considered ordering the spaghetti with clams but there was a customer next to me who did not finish it nor did he wrap it up. So hesitated to get that. The mushroom papardelle was on the oily side but I like it. I could not finish it and it did well being reheated the next day. We had a 20 year old who ordered the ravioli and he inhaled that and I could tell he could have another serving. The other 2 people in our party that had the bolognese finished their food. The restaurant was packed and was loud at times but that's okay with us. I've been to a tighter set up where my elbows are 2 inches away from the next customer. This has a good amount of space between tables, so that was fine to us. Would highly recommend. read more

I love this place -- great food, great ambiance! A classic neighborhood Italian spot.

The food was really good, we received recommendations about the wine from the waitress and ended up loving it :) It was really cozy and romantic perfect for a date read more

Fabulous experience here tonight with my girl. Small and cozy space, great holiday decor, attentive and friendly staff. Prices were what I would expect for nicer food in the Cambridge area. Has the brick pressed chicken which was delicious inna butter sauce with farm fresh veggies. Girlfriend had delicious butternut squash and sage gnocchi. Definite revisit read more

Another wonderful anniversary dinner at Amelia's Trattoria! This post-pandemic and 'getting back into the swing of things' meal consisted of: Appetizers: Antipasto of Meats and Cheeses, Arancini, and Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms Main Courses: Pasta Norma and Zappa di Pesce Drinks: Whirlpool by Night Shift Brewing in Everett (American Pale Ale) and Strawberry Fields (cocktail) Dessert: Take-home Tiramisu read more

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Went with a small group. The restaurant is cozy inside and small, but good ambiance. We ordered a couple apps. The truffle fries had a strong truffle flavor. The polenta was really good(had truffle oil in it too). It was my first time trying it and the next day I cooked polenta at home ha! You get bread and oil which is a 4 out of 5! My salmon meal was just ok. Was dry and lacked flavor. My coworkers who got macaroni loved their dishes. We also split a few desserts and my favorite was the donuts(Americanized Zeppole)....my drink was the best item of the night, a peach rita. It was on the specials list. read more

Amelias Trattoria - Peach Rita SO GOOD - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We love Amelia's! Solid yummy food every time, kind staff, and adorable outdoor (and indoor) seating. read more

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Disappointed. We've had great experiences in the past and were excited to celebrate a special occasion at Amelia's tonight. We arrived on time for our 7:15 reservation which was specifically for outdoor seating. "Hi we have a reservation for outside at 7:15". I was told that it "didn't matter" about our reservation. "I have tables that haven't left yet. They leave when they leave, Honey. Or I guess I could seat you inside." I understand tables may linger and it's tough to turn tables over, however I was so disappointed in the misogynistic, condescending response from the individual we interacted with. If you have a table that is slow, please don't make it my fault that I've showed up on time for the reservation. Have some grace. Or professionalism. His behavior definitely didn't live up to the previous service we received here from highly qualified and skilled professionals. We ended up leaving. read more

Blown away by everything here! I don't know why they don't have at least a 4 star average rating. As soon as I walked into Amelias I was struck by the amazing vibe. This is the spot to come to for a date, or with friends or even a family for a nice meal. The service was top-notch (our server was Lucas who is one of the best servers I've ever had!). He did a great job of recommending drinks and dishes, telling us about each one in detail. The charcuterie was more like an antipasto, which was awesome. The pasta was melt-in-your mouth delicious. I don't love bolognese but the short rib bolognese here was amazing. Amelia's has outdoor patio seating, which is going to come in clutch as the weather gets warmer. read more