My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary date night! Our waiter Sam provided phenomenal service and the food was outstanding! Food: We enjoyed everything we ordered, but the standouts were the fried mozzarella and the pastas. The fried mozzarella was perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey throughout. Then the rigatoni bolognese and the spicy lobster pasta were the ideal choices for the two of us. We especially loved the chew and texture of the fresh pasta. Service: This was the definition of seamless. The staff always had a purpose when they came by and it felt like we were being looked after. No moments of awkwardly wanting to ask for the dessert menu or the check. Atmosphere: We couldn't stop looking at all the amazing decor. Our window seats especially had great soft lighting. All the fixtures and elegant colors matched the high quality of the food. read more

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This groupmeal was my idea so I write from a place of mild bitterness after I saw my friend flame this place after we ate :/ We're even since I was dissatisifed with her past idea (Giacomo's). Super sweet person tho Our table was bummed about the dessert selection - bring back the classic tiramisu in a glass!! Sadly, the stuffed garlic bread was not warm enough for a nice cheesepull like the videos either. The tulip-shaped scallop ravioli was the star, with a moderately rich butter sauce. As for the lobster spaghetti, barely any lobster was detected. Chill pond-facing spot with open seating and turtle-speed service from kind servers with good drink recs. There were just 3 groups eating with us and it took half an hour for the food to be served. Medium portions weren't filling at all so we were hoping the dessert would offset that. I still think changing dessert menus once a year is better than every season especially considering that low foot traffic that night. read more

Geppetto - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Service was outstanding. Appetizers were top notch, but the entrees fell short. MVPs of the night were the burrata and the yellowtail crudo. Least favorite dishes were the stuffed garlic bread and the chicken parm. read more

Geppetto - Yellowtail crudo - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Incredible spot for a chic, modern Italian meal! Service was best of the best, and we were treated like family here at Geppetto. The drinks were lovely, and the food was to die for. Everything we had was done to perfection!! The garlic bread made my mouth water, the rigatoni was delightful and filling with a lovely bolognese sauce on it (tasted more akin to a vodka sauce, but I loved it so much!) and the dessert photographed here is a matcha strawberry tiramisu. I would come back just for this unique dessert!! I have no notes for you, Geppetto, for you did everything right! Will be coming back as much as I can. read more

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Came here with reservations on a Saturday evening and we were seated and serviced almost immediately which was nice. The interior felt a bit classier than your average spot which would've been nice, but the dim lighting hindered my partner's parents' ability to read the menu which was a bit of a con. We got free mocktails due to how we made our reservation which was super nice - I'm not a fan of negroniis, but the drinks wasn't too bad. The menu had a good mix of sharable and entrees which all tasted fine - I loved the bread and butter as a starter. The pasta I got was tasty, however the portion was criminally small compared to the price. Overall, I thought most things were more on the expensive side. I enjoyed my visit, however I probably wouldn't come here casually due to the price point. Service and food were good though, thanks Geppetto! read more

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Read as 3.5 stars. Cute spot, great for date night or meeting up with a small group of friends. You can either order a la carte or the prix fix option. Portions are entree size so prix fix will be great if you are hungry. Ordered the tuna carpaccio, mozzarella and mushroom arancini for appetizers. Spicy Lobster Rigatoni, shrimp and scallop pasta for dinner. Flavor on the lobster riggatoni was great but there was hardly any lobster in it. Overall food was average. Our server was friendly but we had to flag him down a couple of times for drinks. read more

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Geopetto was nice inside ; this Italian taste great and the service was nice. I didn't love the garlic bread , but it was okay. The fried mozzarella goes without saying , who doesn't like fried cheese ? The lobster pasta $29 was the star of the show . The preparation was executed well. Lastly not food related but the decor was nice I love the colors and how well they looked . It was appreciated because it's a coffee shop that the front and a Italian restaurant in the back . Reservations are recommended. read more

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Confused by all the high ratings from previous customers. My boyfriend and I had dinner for our anniversary tonight and we were incredibly disappointed by the food/service. We were seated for 30 minutes before our server greeted us/ asked for our order. After placing our order we waited over 20 minutes for our appetizers to arrive (after we asked where the food was). The server was passive aggressive and tried to correct us about the timing of our order.. which was untrue. She did not apologize for the long waits between dishes.. and the food itself was not worth the price we paid. Every dish we had was underwhelming and very poorly cooked. The FRITTO MISTO was mostly batter-- to the point I couldn't even taste the seafood itself. The fried shrimp tasted like frozen shrimp. Nothing tasted fresh. The hamachi collar was also very burnt. The crab pasta was mostly asparagus and snow peas. We barely had pasta-- proportions were bad and the dish itself was by far the worst pasta I've ever had. We waited 30 minutes for our pasta dish and it was flavorless. By the time it was time for dessert we had been dining in the restaurant for close to 2 hours due to the long wait times for our food (the restaurant was not busy btw). We also asked for our dessert to go since we no longer wanted to wait around. The server never informed us that the dessert would melt which dissolved almost immediately. I expected better from a restaurant based in Cambridge-- food and customer service was poor and unprofessional. The passive aggressiveness was very necessary -- do better. read more

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Finally tried this place that's been on my radar for a while and I live nearby so have no excuse for not going earlier. I was a little disappointed with how pricey the pastas were given the quality. The spaghetti bolognese was overcooked and under salted. The spicy lobster rigatoni was not cooked enough but the best of the two. I have no problem with $30 pasta but if the quality doesn't match the sticker price it's a bit upsetting for me. The garlic bread was okay however we were slightly disappointed they changed it as we were expecting the pull apart garlic bread that is photographed a lot here. The tiramisu definitely added some points back when we hit dessert. Very delicious and we devoured quickly. Service was spot on with my waitress giving me great wine recs. Overall a decent date night vibes but beware the mediocre entrees. read more

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A really beautiful and unique perspective on Italian cuisine. Everything we ordered has excellent flavor, perfect cooking and textural balance. The sunchoke pasta was my favorite dish by far. Cocktails were also lovely - particularly the Enzo Gorlomi martini (A nod to Inglorious Basterds, maybe?). Taramisu is non-traditional and ate a little closer to a cheesecake. *Very* good. Service was warm, attentive and went the extra mile. In a city riddled with Italian restaurants on every corner - Geppetto manages to stand out. read more

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Very nice Italian restaurant. The squid garganelli and lobster spaghetti is sooo good. The service was also very good. They gave us free bread because what we requested was sold out. read more

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Delicious food and really nice atmosphere! Would happily return if we are ever in the neighborhood again. Sea bass was amazing

Delicious food. Cleaner and welcoming. Not sure I got the right drink that's my only concern.

Geppetto was stellar! My favorites of what we ordered: the fried mozz appetizer (I've never seen it made or presented in this way before, with crispy bits layered on top and a delicious tomato sauce on the bottom), the lobster pasta, and the ginger pan cotta dessert. Things I would skip next time: the Caesar endive (not bad and I appreciated the inclusion of anchovies, the hallmark of a good Caesar, but the croutons tasted a little stale and I admit I am just not an endive person). I'd recommend getting the garlic pull-apart bread as a shareable on the first visit but aside from the pillowy innards, I thought the other dishes stood out more, particularly the two desserts. If you love boozy coffee desserts, you definitely need to get the tiramisu but I preferred the ginger panna cotta - my mind absolutely blown, one of the best desserts I've had in a while. I could have gotten my own order. Our waiter was awesome, gave us lots of great recommendations. We were trying to decide which dessert to get, including the special (some sort of napoleon), and I appreciated his very strong endorsement of the other two, which was borne out by how we licked the plates clean. Parking wasn't too bad - after circling around the area, we found a 2-hour spot about 5 minutes away. The Lechmere T stop also close by. read more

Geppetto - Tuna crudo and Endive Caesar - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Short rib Carpaccio was flavor town, both the spicy lobster pasta and bolognese were great as well

very classy lovely fun atmosphere. Really friendly staff. Cocktail menu so long and delicious looking that I couldn't even decide on one. All the food looked really good too and I came here to use a coupon for a free dessert with the purchase of a drink and ended up getting the pull apart garlic bread. I thought it would be crunchy but it was actually very soft and I really liked it. I got a glass of white wine and it was really good and I'm pretty sure all the wine on that list is really good. I also got for dessert. The mint strachiatella ice cream gelato thing with the cherries and chocolate sauce. Gelato wasn't as creamy and smooth of gelato normally is. It was more of that kind of icy grainy ice cream texture but that's okay. It was still really good. There was no food dying and it tasted like fresh mint from herbs. The bill was a scan to pay which is interesting. Also they had paper menus!!! I love that read more

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So Geppetto is on the first floor and Lexington is on the second floor to clear up any confusion. Really liking the ambiance here as you have a good view of the outside with the large windows. Service was excellent with our server checking up on us regularly and was able to provide great drink and food recommendations. He was always smiling and created a great eating experience for us. Food: - Brussel sprouts 4/5 - Excellent starter. The brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly with a crispy outside and soft inside. The flavor was perfectly balanced and couldn't stop eating - Garlic bread 4/5 - Smelled delicious on arrival and did not disappoint. The presentation was like a giant muffin that's easy to pull apart. The soft insides was well paired when dipping into the whipped ricotta. I loved how it was nice and warm on arrival and the garlic spread on top really gave this bread a good kick. - Sicilian Crudo 3.5/5 - Surprisingly, I had high hopes for this dish but missed the mark by a little. The tuna was fine and the capers and shallots was a good accompaniment that brought out the flavors. Its the yellowtail that was a bit disappointing as it didn't have the fleshy sea food flavor you normally taste from yellowtail. Not really sure which cut of the yellowtail it was but wasn't what I had expected. - Carpaccio - 4.5/5 - One of my favorites. The smoky wagyu beef flavor was super prominent and blended well with the balanced flavors of the pine nuts and shallots. The rareness of the beef was perfectly red. Goes well with any wine as the strong flavors from this dish needs an offset. - Seared Scallops 4/5 - Excellent presentation and cooked perfectly. The temp was just right and the flesh of the scallop was easy to chew. The sauce was perfectly paired to juice the flavor of the scallops even more. - Shrimp Risotto - 4.5/5 - I don't usually order risotto but am glad we did. The pesto flavor was ingrained and well absorbed into the risotto so it was an explosion of flavors with every bite. The risotto was done very well, not too hard but also maintained rigidness when chewing so that it doesn't just mush away. - Ribeye - 2/5 - Little disappointed with the ribeye because of the char. We ordered medium rare which was perfectly done here but what went south with this ribeye was the bitter char from the grill marks. I normally don't mind a little char but this ribeye had too much char so the bitterness ruined each bite. - Rigatoni Bolognese 3/5. Ok dish, nothing I'd write home about or give any special highlight. The rigatoni was done well al dente and the sauce was good flavor but wasn't hitting it for me. Overall, great ambiance for friends to enjoy a excellent meal with creative cocktails. Service was great and the local area a good location to walk through. Street parking is going to be tough so plan on garage if you're running late. read more

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Geppetto was such a nice surprise! You expect great Italian food in Boston, but with this place being so new--and in a newer area of Cambridge--I wasn't expecting such a great meal. Our server was super helpful, and we ended up taking almost all of his recommendations. We went with the Pull-Apart Garlic Bread (the butter served with this...unreal), Smoked Short Rib Carpaccio, Lobster Campanelle, and Rigatoni Bolognese. Everything was amazing, but the Rigatoni Bolognese stole the show here, it rivals anything you'll find in the North End. I really enjoyed the carpaccio, but my husband wasn't the biggest fan of the strong smoky flavor, so fair warning if that's not your thing either. The pasta portions were generous, so we left with quite a bit of leftovers, but we definitely weren't complaining about second dinner later that night. I'll have to come back to try some of the entrees and explore the cocktail list, but my first experience was so lovely that visiting again shouldn't be too much of a hardship :) Pro-tip: start or end your meal with a beer at Lamplighter CX next door. One of the best breweries in Boston, and adding it to your itinerary makes for a perfect date night. read more

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3.5 stars. We loved the spicy lobster pasta (though the pasta was a little undercooked) and the burrata salad. The linguine and clams... should have really been called linguine and lemon with the lemon overpowering everything else. Dessert (cake) was solid. We love the decor and the people watching when you sit at the window, and we've sat outside on their patio, which is very nicely in the shade. read more

Joined a "Tasting Collective" event that was DELICIOUS! I think the crudo dish was too small for the cost, but dang was it good. Endive cesar? HOLY MACKAREL! The star was the pasta in a creamy-toe curling, crabby to no end and buttered breadcrumb top dish. OMG! Still craving. Equally sensual was their tiramisu on steroids. Simply magical. The pork milansaltimboca was not stellar. Very dry and tough, but all the other dishes just made me a follower. Can't wait to go back! read more

Geppetto - Drink menu for the day - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The spicy lobster spaghetti is really good, and the service is great. Pretty chill and laid back for an evening meal, and afterward you can get a pastry or tea from the abutting cafe! read more

We had an excellent dinner at Geppetto! We were celebrating something and they were very kind to give us a glass of "bubbles". We were very impressed with the food. We got the arancini and fritto misto as appetizers. The fritto misto included asparagus that was excellent. For main dishes we had the bolognese and the mafaldine. The sauce on the bolognese was so good. The pasta in the mafaldine was perfectly al dente. We got espresso martinis to finish. Everything was great. The atmosphere was beautiful as well. The staff was very kind. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Geppetto - Arancini, fritto misto - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So sad to give three stars, I was so eager to try Geppetto for so long but it really missed the mark. We got the pull apart garlic bread (which was delicious), the brussels sprouts, the mafaldine and the casarecce. I'm not sure if our waitress was new, but she was very unfamiliar with the menu and also left us hanging for almost 30 minutes between dishes. Both pastas were disappointing, bland and absolutely drowned in cheese which unfortunately didn't help. Overall really disappointed and sad that it wasn't as expected :( read more

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We had the best meal at Geppetto for our anniversary! Adam was a great waiter and was very attentive. He greeted us with glasses of champagne and wished us a happy anniversary to start off the meal! It was such a nice touch. I got the ai fiori drink and my husband got the old fashioned. Both were great! We got the fried mozzarella cacio e pepe as an appetizer. It was very crispy and flavorful. We both got the spicy lobster rigatoni, which Adam recommended. It was very flavorful and definitely had a little kick. The portion was a nice size too. For dessert we got espresso martinis (which were great!) and the chocolate hazelnut cake. The piece of cake was definitely big enough for at least two people to share. Overall, it was a great experience. I would highly recommend Geppetto and will definitely be back soon! Thank you Adam for making us feel extra special on our anniversary. read more

Geppetto - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fresh made pasta and decent wine list. We were in the mood for Italian and Geppetto menu appealed to us. The restaurant is in a relatively new section of Cambridge that appears to give a very different vibe from the Harvard side Cambridge which is much more old school and full of character. The Geppetto area is more business and office vibe. Pasta was delicious and cooked perfectly but presentation was off. Tasted better than they appeared. Service was attentive but appeared to be short handed. Our server was running around to meet the needs of her customers. She was kind and helpful. read more

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Service was outstanding. Our server recommended the chianti by the glass, which was delicious. We split the fried mozzarella--also delicious and some marinated olives--great selection. For entrees we had the Bolognese Rigatoni which was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I had the spicy lobster pasta--which was creamy and spicy and while it had nice lobster flavor, I was disappointed by the amount of lobster and quality of the lobster meat itself. For the price, I thought it would actually have more than a few shreds of lobster--it had just tiny bits of claw tip--the part I don't eat--and a few meager tiny knuckles. This dish could have been absolutely stellar if it had just a few ounces of sweet lobster tail and knuckles. I wonder if they changed the dish---as I see a picture from a year ago that shows the dish I had plus half a lobster tail in the shell. If I'd received that---I would have been seriously over the moon and racing back to have this again. I hope they will reconsider adding the lobster back to the spicy lobster pasta. The pasta itself was so good, too. I'd love to come back, but not if this is how it will be served....it has the potential to be amazing. read more

The service was excellent. The food came is small portions that were very high quality and delicious. The drinks were well mixed. Our favorite part was the hazelnut chocolate gelato. So good!! read more

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Geppetto was an unexpected gem! Randomly tried them for dinner with friends one night and was so pleasantly surprised. We sat outside on one of the last days warm enough for it and their patio was really nice and quaint. It's definitely a smaller space so it's nice they have outdoor seating for when it's warm enough. The service was also really attentive and friendly and definitely knowledgeable about the menu. We got all our food to share and loved every single thing. The garlic bread is an absolute must, it was delicious/warm/garlicky/buttery. It was soft and crisp at the same time. Truly great. The Frito misto was also delicious. The seafood was fried well and everything was flavorful. Both entrees were great. The duck was a special and the skin was perfectly crisp and I had never duck cooked like that before. Pasta was great too and I loved the noodle shape - very unique. Dessert was a special was incredible. Honestly, they did not miss a beat. Highly recommend, worth the price for sure. I'd say it was $$-$$$ but I loved it all. read more

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Highly recommend the garlic bread here!! I wish it was sold as a take home pastry because I would definitely buy lots of it. The place is fairly new, but the service is great and the food was delicious. I was expecting it to be quite expensive, but I think the price is fair for the food and portions. It's part of a larger complex of other restaurants and rooftop bar. read more

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I really liked this spot! I didn't expect it to be so beautiful inside. The Caesar was really yummy and I enjoyed the gnocchi as well - the prices are solid for the food quality. You have to try the mozzarella appetizer read more

Geppetto - Gnocchi, spicy lobster rigatoni, bread, lasagna - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My friend and I came here during restaurant week and it was such a unique and memorable dining experience. The interior decor was gorgeous - warm dark green walls, oak finishes with floor to ceiling windows. Half of the fun of our white table cloth dining experience was the people through the windows we were sat next to. The wait staff was Michelin star level, extremely knowledgeable about their dishes, offering great synopses about the ingredients used and the flavor profiles. They also offered great suggestions and opinions while never leaving our water glasses half empty. Even with a slight disruption to our amazing experience with the temperature of the steak we ordered, the manager was quick to offer a solution. The short rib pasta was so rich and luscious. The tuna carpaccio was gorgeously plated and delicately flavored. The squid ink pasta that we got in place of the steak was also delicious. We felt like we were dining in actual Italy with the hospitality in itself, never felt rushed to finish! I've already recommended this place to others and I can't wait to go back. read more

Anywhere you find chef Anthony Susi you know you'll have some great chow. This new spot, in an area of Cambridge that's on the rise, is worth the trip. The place is pretty small, the menu is Italian inspired. It's the centerpiece of the Lexington complex of a bar upstairs, called The Lexington (I stopped up there for a drink before dinner) ... as well as a small cafe called Cafe Beatrice. The building is, like everything around this area of office buildings, apartments, etc. is brand new. The restaurant is modern with clean lines and excellent decor... a very comfortable spot. The food is fantastic. Everything is perfectly plated and looks amazing. When I saw an online photo of the Fried Mozzarella, I knew I needed to order it. I'm glad I did, it's great... perfectly cooked, melty goodness, crispy texture, the tomato sauce perfect. I ordered the Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, as it's smart to order pasta if chef Susi is making it... loved it. Ricotta Cavatelli w/Crab was another winner. A side order of Seared Brussel Sprouts was a nice complement to the pasta. Served piping hot, these were the best I've had... I'd go back just for these! For dessert, the Lemon Sorbetto, made in-house, was a light and refreshing way to finish my fantastic meal here. Service from Sarah and the team was excellent... friendly and professional. TIP: This place is small... don't just show up, can book on RESY.COM HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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We were very excited to try this new restaurant and it did not disappoint! We tried the pesto pull-apart bread, the smoked short rib carpaccio, the crispy octopus, the spinach tagliatelle, and the porcini pappardelle. Everything was delicious. Our favorites were the carpaccio, the octopus, and the tagliatelle! I loved the fried capers on the carpaccio -- great contrast to the silky texture of the short rib! The octopus was so soft, almost like mozzarella cheese. And the mussels and garlic flavors complimented the spinach in the tagliatelle so well! Overall, great meal in a lovely restaurant! read more

Food & Drinks (5/5) For our group of four, we got the Pull-Apart Garlic Bread and Seared Brussel Sprouts for starters. The garlic bread was popular and everyone was low-key fighting each other for more. The brussels sprouts were good too, not special however. I got the Mafaldine which was delicious! The pasta was chewy and tasted fresh, and the lamb was cooked perfectly. My friends got Rigatoni Bolognese and Ricotta Gnocchi (one opted out of an entree) and enjoyed their entrees too. I tried a little of each of their entrees and still believe the Mafaldine to be superior. For dessert, we had a melon dessert (the pink one) which was good and another dessert which was this pistachio cream with a crispy sweet crust on top. The pistachio dessert was divine. Unfortunately I don't recall the names of the desserts, but I believe they are frequently rotated. The drinks were good - I got the Pineapple Politics which was delicious (although I learned that I am not a big mezcal fan), and another friend enjoyed all his drinks including a bitter at the end of our meal. Price (4/5) The price is a little on the higher side, each entree will be ~$20-30, if you order a meat-based entree it will be closer to $30-50 per item. Wait Time (5/5) Appetizers came quickly, entrees took longer as expected but overall the wait was acceptable. We came on a Friday evening and were seated immediately. Ambience (5/5) Beautiful restaurant and decor, clean bathrooms, and I loved the bar cart. Service (5/5) Our waitress was helpful with choosing entrees/desserts/drinks and gave great recommendations. Parking/Access (5/5) Unsure about parking but it was fairly easy to find and is near a green area/park. read more

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Heyyyy Yelpies go ahead and check this spot out! Yet another great example of why all the good food is in Cambridge. Some great authentic Italian dishes with some delicious apps and sides. We ordered the fried mozzarella which was served in a very unique way. It was bathed in tomato sauce with what looked like angel hair pasta. There was a certain crunch that went with it, coupled with the delicious sauce - puts it over the top. Definitely would recommend starting with that. My fiancé also ordered the pasta alla norma off of the specials list. That was delicious with its own spicy kick. I had a hard time trying to choose what to order. There are a lot of good options. The service is great, quick, and the atmosphere is nice and modern. My ONLY critique would be not to grill the focaccia. Focaccia is good on its own man, don't try to re-invent the wheel. read more

Geppetto - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We went here a few weeks ago as a four top. The service started great, but once dinner was ordered, we couldn't get any staff's attention. No one checked in after food was delivered, couldn't get water glasses refilled or any drinks ordered and waited 30 minutes just to cash out. 2/6 dishes we ordered were very good. The rest were flavorless and very disappointing. Overall, better to skip this place, there are too many other pasta restaurants in the area read more

This is my second time visiting for semi-casual/business meal with my previous colleagues and manager. The first time was like 2years ago so I wanted to try again if there were any changes. The location was perfect for who work in East Cambridge area to get together. Staffs are nice but didn't feel they are extra kind or thoughtful tho. I had lobster pasta and we shared garlic bread and brussels sprouts. Among three dishes, my pick would be brussels. Main dish; lobster pasta was bit salty, and was same for other people. Texture of lobster was either overcooked or not well cooked as it was dry and was hard to take meats from the shell. The experience was NOT terrible but I would pick other restaurants if I go for foods. read more

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Stopped by Geppetto for a weekend dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great ambiance, service, and food -- plus, easier to find parking away from the hustle and bustle of the city! The fried mozzarella appetizer was unique and delicately prepared -- probably one of the best fried mozzarella dishes I've had. Only thing is that it's quite a heavy appetizer, so would recommend sharing between 3-4 people. We ordered two pastas, which were good (but not necessarily the best pastas you can find in the area). The agnolotti was well cooked but too salty for my liking. The lobster campanelle was a bit too al dente and the sauce was spicier than expected. The seared brussel sprouts were a good side accompaniment, though the gorgonzola cheese is a bit funky (for those who don't like flavorful cheeses). Finally, the tiramisu was a lovely end to the meal -- soft, creamy, and full of flavor. Food: 1. Fried mozzarella (4.5/5) 2. Lobster campanelle (4/5) 3. Agnolotti (3.5/5) 4. Seared brussel sprouts (4/5) Dessert: 1. Tiramisu (5/5) read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet, and I've been back with my husband a few times since the menu changes with the seasons. The food is always inventive with interesting and fresh flavors, and service has been phenomenal most times we've gone. They have been accommodating of my allergies with multiple options for vegetarians on the menu as well. To start, we have tried the braided cheesy herb bread with black garlic butter, an eggplant dip (a bit smokey), frito misto with seafood zucchini, and artichoke (my husband loved this), awesome grilled focaccia with white bean dip & oregano, and fried mozarella (though it tastes like it is fried in the same oil as calamari), and salmon crudo with pistachio cucumber lime (my husband thought this one was just ok). I thought the endive caeser (without anchovy) was interesting with parmesan, oregano, fried onion, and sourdough crouton, but a little too bitter for me. The burrata with fig pistachio chicory orange and olives was really unique. The burrata with peas, mint, basil, toasted pine nuts, cucumber and a lemon olive oil mustard dressing was also very good (creamy & acidic combo). The goat cheese and preserved lemon agnolotti with pumpkin seed and pesto was delicious, and my husband has enjoyed the pork Bolognese rigatoni, and lobster campanelle pasta with lemon breadcrumbs (spicy). The pumpkin agnolotti in brown butter sage sauce was pretty good (though I wish there was more filling). I've also enjoyed the gnocchi with almost candied tomatoes (so delicious). *All pastas are hand made. For dessert, the tiramisu is fabulous and a little different (boozy, almost cheesecakey consistency, and I think with a hint of anise?). We had a very good chocolate and sourdough mousse with orange honey too, and we already want to go back to try the baked zeppole. Note there is beautiful seating inside and out, but it gets quite cold inside. read more

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Geppetto is tucked away in the center of the Lechmere shopping area. We had a reservation for 6 but were 30 min late due to MBTA struggles; thankfully they were super nice about it. We were seated at an elegant circular table booth. The food came out very quickly (as it was made), so we had a table full of food in no time. A lot of things on the menu looked really good so we just dove in. Overall a lot of the dishes we ordered were quite cheesy/rich, so I much preferred the lighter dishes. Delicious, would get again - Cod cioppino ($38) - The broth for this dish is perfect -- light, savory, and very seafood forward. The cod was also great - flaky and somehow had a crispy crust. I also really enjoyed the bay scallops in the broth. The other seafood (shrimp, mussel, clam) didn't stand out as much, and may have been a bit overcooked. This was a super tasty dish. - Grilled focaccia ($2) - We got one piece of focaccia which came with a small bowl of white truffle bean dip. Wow this was great! The bean dip was delicious -- smooth but not heavy, lovely truffle flavor. The bread was just a vehicle for the bean dip deliciousness. - Beef carpaccio ($20) - I had no idea what to expect, but wow this was delicious! The smoked wagyu beef was very thinly sliced and tasted like a cross between smoked salmon and prosciutto. The toppings were delicious as well, with interesting textural contrast. It's pricey, but worth it. Good, might get again - Porcini lasagna ($26) - I'm a sucker for porcini mushrooms, and they definitely did them justice with this lasagna. There were crispy parts on the top and bottom and delicious compacted layers of mushroom. There was also a lot of cheese surrounding it which I avoided. - Seared brussels sprouts ($10) - Hot and tasty brussels sprouts, who can complain! I appreciated that there was no sweetness in these, as I have come to expect of restaurant brussels sprouts. Meh, wouldn't get again - Pull apart garlic bread ($10) - I was enticed by the concept, but was disappointed by the result. The bread wasn't as fresh/soft as we would've wanted. It was also sitting a pool of cheese, and that was a lot. - Lobster fra diavolo ($32) - I didn't like the seasoning for this pasta. It was overly acidic. The lobster had good flavor but was a bit overcooked. It comes with half of a lobster tail (in the shell) and some cut up claw meat in the pasta sauce. I've definitely had better lobster pastas. We also got the Cosmopolitan ($15), which was fine, nothing special, and the pineapple orange guava sorbetto ($9), which was pretty good (though I wasn't a fan of the candied orange pieces). We also didn't realize that the gelato toppings costed extra ($1 each), because the menu didn't clearly indicate that. Overall, I tried some tasty things here. I think their textures and flavors are generally very good, though many of the things we got were a bit too rich for me. Some of the seafood was also a bit overcooked. I would say the restaurant felt pretty similar to Moeca in terms of price point and types of dishes, but Geppetto food felt heavier on average, and the seafood wasn't as on point. The restaurant has great ambience and service, and some fun dishes that I haven't had elsewhere. read more

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