For dinner and drinks, this is a great restaurant in the neighborhood. The ambiance for a cocktail party was great, and the hamburger sliders and cocktails were top notch. In particular, there was an orange mezcal cocktail I loved. For brunch, it was good but not great. The pancakes were good, but the eggs Benedict wasn't as good as I hoped. It was trying to be too many things. I think it would be better if the veg was on the side and not on the egg, and the Benedict sauce could benefit from having more flavor, maybe a little more spice. The coffee and cappuccino was also mediocre. The service was friendly and the location convenient, right next to the Cambria hotel with an indoor entrance between the two. Recommend for dinner and drinks! read more

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Let me preface this with I'm a SAVORY GIRL! My favorite foods are lemon, garlic and salt. This place made everything the exact way I would want it if I could always have everything my way One of the best meals I've had in a while. I got a martini with the blue cheese olives, the smoked blue cheese in the olive was so unique and CREAMY and salty I'd be happy to back just for the olives alone. Shrimp cocktail came with half a lemon with OLD BAY seasoning!! Genius! Big shrimp, two sauces were great too, horse radish cream sauce and a classic cocktail sauce which was a tad sweet for me but I'll get over it because I'm all about the lemon and old bay. Cesar salad! Big salad! Wish we shared one. Big garlic croutons with a bit of rosemary and you could taste good olive oil on those. Dressing was very lemony and there was a hefty amount of cheese. I'd say even if you're someone who prefers a creamy Cesar you'd probably still like this because there's a lot of cheese which added great texture. Came with a big grilled lemon which is an A++ move in my book. Husband added grilled chicken to his and said it was great. Next time we'll share a Cesar and I can't wait to go back and try the fried artichokes. read more

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Josephine's to me is a 4.5-5. The food is always reliably good whether for lunch or dinner. The pies are always delectable along with the mozzarella stick appetizer! Crispy, no sogginess. We have also enjoyed their Rigatoni vodka and over the course of several visits have enjoyed several other appetizers. They have a good wine selection and a full bar. Service has always been relatively attentive and the ambiance is nice/modern. It is attached to the Cambria. I would say give it shot, the outdoor seating on a nice day is enjoyable too and I've brought my dog along on those days. Also very good pick for a family friendly restaurant. read more

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This place has decent food but it becomes an afterthought once the customer experiences the poor service. It quickly becomes apparent of the deficient service as the restaurant lacks logistics. The server doesn't really come to your table nor do they have communication with their peers. Plates are forgotten and meals come out staggered after a significant amount of time waiting. The food is good but it's not "I'll wait for 40 minutes for pasta or pizza good". Hopefully my experience is an outlier on a busy day. read more

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I ate dinner and lunch as this restaurant because it was attached to the hotel I was staying at. The drinks were fantastic and fresh, the food was delicious, and the bartenders/servers were welcoming and informative when I was indecisive about my choices. The restaurant had interesting artwork on the walls and was decorated beautifully. It all felt very intentional and thoughtful. I wish I lived closer! read more

Josephine - Chicken Cutlet Ceasar - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I usually love winding down with dinner at the bar after a long work day but tonight the service was horrible. I'll never come on Monday night again. The food is good, the drinks are great, but not when the bar is full of dirty plates and glasses and the bartender is so overwhelmed that she can't make eye contact with anyone. Support staff should be ashamed that they're lingering about and chatting when customers are waiting and frustrated. read more

First things first, the aesthetic of the restaurant was impressive and a vibe. The food was okay with the exception of their pizza. The service was inconsistent. We ordered 4 different dishes and they all came out at very very late. Our server, rushed us to order because she had told us "she had all whole section to cover by herself." In hindsight, the pressure to order quickly dulled the experience. read more

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I've been to Josephine a few times now. Most times I'm able to grab a seat at the bar for a light meal / just drinks pretty easily. The space is really nice and open, and especially open in the summer. The food is decently good. I've never had anything I didn't like here. It definitely doesn't blow you away but it's good! They also have martinis on tap, but I don't really know the benefit of having them on draft or if it's just gimmicky. Most recently, we tried their torched rice pudding which was really nice (good contrast of the warm torched sugar top with the cool rice pudding underneath). The pastas are also pretty good, my fave so far has been the carbonara. Would definitely go back and recommend. read more

Josephine - Rice pudding - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We were in the mood for some pizza & decided to try Josephine in Somerville! I always seem to struggle w/ finding parking in Somerville, in general, but we did end up finding a street parking spot eventually LOL. We came on a quieter night, which was chill & were seated immediately. They had so many dishes we wanted to try on their menu but we ended up just getting 5 dishes, for two people: -fried artichoke hearts ($12) -whipped ricotta w/ black truffle honey ($14) -i think we're alone now pepperoni pizza ($23) -thatcher street's finest deep dish (salami, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions) $36 My favorite was the fried artichoke hearts! OMG, they were TOO good. The other appetizer we ordered, the whipped feta, was also amazing but I wasn't too big of a fan of the pink peppercorn. The lemon aioli sauce for the fried artichokes was to die for though! Now, onto the pizzas. The "i think we're alone now" is a hot honey pepperoni pizza, which was tasty but we couldn't really taste the hot honey, at all? The thatcher street's finest was a deep dish pizza w/ salami, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, + onions & was HUGE. Since it came last, as it took the longest to cook, we each only ended up eating one slice each. This was definitely a very hearty and overall, enjoyable meal. I'd definitely come back again & probably not get the deep dish unless it was the only thing I'd be ordering, since it was a lot to finish. read more

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Ok Cheeeesy I see you...!!! Can you say DEEP DISH!! Crispy, airy crust with just the right amount of chew, balanced sauces, and high-quality toppings that taste super fresh. And of course a whole lot of cheese! Lovely ambience with a modern interior & open outdoor space overlooking the busy street. Attentive staff, all smiles and very efficient. If you're in Somerville and craving pizza that goes way beyond the ordinary, Josephine's is a must. read more

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Rigatoni + whiskey sour + friendly service = 5 stars. Everything was really good. I was staying overnight in the neighborhood, and thought I'd give it a try. Right choice. read more

Josephine - Whiskey sour - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Beautiful restaurant and bar in Cambria Hotel with great cocktail program and delicious pizza and pasta. Very quiet and empty for weekday lunch. Attentive service and extremely clean. read more

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Girl, I like you but I can't visit you that often. So. Much. Cheese. Josephine offers thin crust and deep dish pizzas and damn they are tasty but sometimes they will literally clog your arteries. Burger is also legit, and the standalone meatball - yum! I'm not a fan of arrancini, but if they are your thing, you can get those two. They're sort of known for their negronis, but the full cocktail list is solid. Love the vibe inside and the large patio. Michael Scelfo is the chef behind Alden & Harlow (hot take: I don't love it there), Longfellow, and this place. I see the thread but also appreciate the simplicity of this menu. Just good italian food with a few twists. read more

Josephine is a great option to some of the higher end Italian spots in the area. It feels more family style and a bit more old school than the modern decor leads on. Food is great and priced appropriately, service was adequate and helpful when needed, a great change of pace to the usual Italian spots we opt for. Will be back. read more

Nice space, food was good but the items we got were a bit one- toned: super cheesy deep dish pizza, cheesy (and giant!) chicken parm, cheesy fried arancini,, and cheesy fried mozzarella sticks. Chicken parm was the best dish we had - it's massive so be forewarned. Service was a bit lacking- we had to ask for pepper flakes twice, and we had to ask for the tomato sauce for the mozzarella sticks and a pizza cutter for the pizza (not sure why it came to us uncut in the first place?) read more

Josephine - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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5 out of 5 stars for Josephine! Dined on a Sunday evening around 6pm without a reservation. Both the food and our server were great and I love that they have martinis on draft. We ordered a chicken Caesar salad, sausage rigatoni, and hot honey/pepperoni pizza. The salad was chilled and crisp, perfect for a hot day and the rigatoni and pizza were both delicious and substantial portions. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Very tasty seasonal corn pie- but will say the dough was a bit underdone. Kind of wet in the middle because of all the toppings BUT again, flavor was great and I actually would get it again. Cant speak on the service because we got takeout read more

Josephine - Local Corn & Burrata - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

great upscale option in somerville. came highly recommended. food was excellent, the portions were big, and the prices were fair. the service was slow but the staff was friendly. read more

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Food was delicious and service was fast! The whole family left happy and satisfied. Sweet potatoes, Broccoli rabe, shrimp scampi and cheese dish with pistachios and pink peppercorns, egg and olive salad, and shrimp cocktail were all delicious and unique!! The swordfish fillet was the only miss, it was small and a bit over cooked. read more

Great little date night spot in Somerville! Get the Mozzarella Sicks, Get a Pizza, Get a Bottle of Lambrusco and you've got yourself a great night. Don't mind any review below 4 stars -- go and have yourself a night! read more

Josephine at the Cambria Hotel absolutely nailed it, especially under what turned into some full blown holiday chaos. We walked in expecting a group of 8 and somehow ended the night as a party of 20, and they couldn't have been more accommodating or gracious about it. No stress, no attitude, just a team that clearly knows how to handle a crowd. Service was top notch across the board, with a big shoutout to Alexis, our truly unflappable server. He kept everything running smoothly, stayed cheerful, and managed a large, ever changing group like a pro. Orders were spot on, drinks kept flowing, and no one felt overlooked, which is impressive with a table that size. The food delivered too. The deep dish pizza was a standout and a crowd favorite. Hearty, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Dessert was just as memorable. The tiramisu was light, fluffy, and delicious, the kind that disappears quickly and has people scraping the plate. The space itself really adds to the experience. Josephine's is a beautiful venue, and the attached lounge and lobby area is warm and inviting, making it easy to relax and let the evening stretch on. It's a great setting for gathering, celebrating, and lingering longer than planned. Five stars without hesitation. From the accommodating staff to the excellent service, standout food, and lovely atmosphere, Josephine made our holiday night feel easy and special. Kudos all around, and we'll absolutely be back. read more

Food was good, but service was so poor! It took forever to be able to order, and when we finally did, it took forever to arrive. We ordered butter noodles for our kids and one adult pasta first, so the kids could eat and be calm while the rest of us looked at the menu. Unfortunately, the pasta for the adult came out first, and then... crickets. Nothing for ages. So one person at our table awkwardly waited for their food to grow cold, while our kids got more and more hungry and cranky. It's too bad, it could be such a great restaurant (it's beautiful and when the food arrives it is good), but I'm not going back because it turned into such an awful experience. read more

One of the worst meals of my life. Came for brunch. 45 minutes before even taking our drink order. No water refills. Food came out one plate at a time. Big hair cooked into pancakes. Poached eggs almost raw with clear whites. Hash browns raw oily mush in the middle. Saw multiple tables walk out after waiting without even a water service. Waitress was nice but zero apologies from anyone and staff acting as if everything was normal. Thought we'd be in and out in an hour but 2.5 hours later and I'm hungry because so much of the food was inedible. read more

The first time my husband and I came here we got a thin crust pizza which was a little doughier than I like, but the vegetarian olive egg iceberg green bean salad with basil was excellent (I've had it twice now)! We also loved the whipped ricotta pistachio and truffle honey (peppercorn on the side because of my allergies) with grilled pillowy focaccia. My husband has enjoyed the carbonara & clam pastas. They also have a nice mocktail selection, and the tiramisu was pretty good. Service was a little slow to take our order, but it was a busy Saturday night. read more

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Solid meal at Josephine. Love their outdoor patio. The hashbrowns and rigatoni were especially good. read more

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This is where you can find wood-fired pizza that is authentic. The tastes are well balanced and the sauce tastes of fresh- tomatoes. Truly a treat! read more

Great ambiance and vibe for girl's night out. You'll have plenty to choose from pasta, pizza, and the service is great. read more

The mozzarella sticks are SOOO good, with great cheese pull factor. The shrimp cocktails were big but expensive for just 3 shrimp. The best thing about Josephine is the carbonara! Super thick guanciale, I feel like many of the other places in Boston that I had carbonara didn't do the same. read more

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Mind-Blowing Flavors & Comfort at Its Best - Josephine is a Star! If you're searching for the best Chicago-style pizza outside of Chicago--stop. Josephine nails it. The deep-dish is unapologetically cheesy, rich, and indulgent, yet somehow still perfectly balanced. Each bite is gooey heaven. I couldn't get enough of the chicken parm--crispy, tender, generously portioned, with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. Comfort food in its finest form. And let's talk about cocktails. The milk punch? I still dream about it. Silky, boozy, with layers of flavor--one glass is never enough. Then came the torched rice pudding. Creamy vanilla base, almond notes, and that brûlée-style crunchy top? WOW. Every spoonful is textural bliss. I've been to Longfellow Bar, Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and now Josephine--everything under Chef Mike's vision has been on point. The cocktail program across the board is top-tier, and the food is consistently excellent. Also, huge props to Isaac, the Director of Operations--you can feel the care, detail, and warmth in every part of the guest experience. Service (Henry was our server) ? Impeccable. Staff? Knowledgeable and kind. Josephine is more than a pizza place--it's a love letter to bold flavors and hospitality done right. read more

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So excited about this addition to the Somerville restaurant scene! I'm a big fan of Waypoint and Alden & Harlow, so I knew I had to try Josephine when I found out the same chef is behind it. First things first, the space is stunning. The decor is super chic, and it's not a small space, but it still manages to feel cozy and intimate. There's a huge bar stretching across one side of the room. They were running a bit behind when we arrived for our reservation, so we grabbed a spot there while we waited. I was immediately sold on Josephine when I opened the drink menu and discovered draft martinis with a whole list of fun customizations. My husband and I both went with draft dirty martinis; I opted for the blue cheese olives and he chose the pecorino and calabrian chili olives (which were definitely our favorite). Warning that the blue cheese ones are extremelyyyy smokey, so if you're not into that, I'd skip 'em. The martini itself was great, I'd definitely order it again. Once we were seated, we ordered the Burrata & Smashed Avocado (the puffed rice and calabrian chili on this...chef's kiss) to start followed by the Joseph's Dry Aged Burger and Carbonara. For a pizza place, this spot makes a darn good burger, the focaccia bun was unreal. The carbonara was nothing special unfortunately, I'd probably skip it and check out some of the other spaghetti or pizza instead. There was some confusion with our check at the end of the meal, they actually had to correct it twice, but ended up giving us a small discount as a result so I won't hold it against them. Can't wait to come back soon to try some of the pizzas...and for more martinis :) read more

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Overall a great interior and good vibe. Our server forgot our drinks and was not the best throughout the meal but she was always polite and nice. I did not like whipped riccotta because of the huge peppercorns however, the arancini was good. I got the "Tito's Favorite" and it just had far too much cheese but the crust was good. The scallops were cooked well and the others at my table loved the pasta they had. The dessert was an olive oil cake which was good. I would come back to try a pasta but would skip on the pizza for sure read more

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Stumbled into this restaurant taking a walk. The Food was good. We had some wings and pizza. Outdoor seating in the afternoon had a nice feel. The service was friendly and they were very good in letting us casually enjoy our meal. read more

Josephine is a must try, as one of the best new restaurants in Somerville. Great vibes with chic decor and a unique menu. The menu is meant to be shared family style, so as a party of two, we ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees and left feeling extremely satisfied. Even with so many Italian restaurants around, I would recommend giving Josephine a try! What we drank: - Dirty Martini w/ Smoked Blue Cheese Olives (+$2). - Kings 189: Similar to a Negroni. Would get again! I'm always going to order cocktails with buzz words like fat-washed olive oil gin. What we ate: - Jo's Shrimp Cocktail: This is the only dish I wouldn't get again. It came with a 50/50 sauce, which I had never heard of. One half was cocktail sauce, but we were unable to identify the other half. While the shrimp and sauce were tasty, the value was not there. You only get 3 large shrimps for $22, which doesn't feel like enough. - Mozzarella Sticks: Fried to perfection served with delicious tomato sauce. - Garlic, Fresno Chile & Good Olive Oil Spaghetti: We're typically order red sauce , but I'm glad we tried this. I would get it again. - Joseph's Dry Aged Burger: The focaccia! The onion jam! Cooked to perfection this burger is a must try. Parking Tip: Limited public parking outside of or near the restaurant on a busy main road. Unless you're a Somerville resident with a parking sticker, you'd be better off Ubering. read more

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Me and my boyfriend went for Valentine's Day and everything was amazing. The food was 10/10 the service was perfect and my favorite part was the music. It literally sounded like my playlist I listen to which just was the cherry on top. I would go back a million times. The only reason for not 5 stars is it probably has the worst parking I've ever had to look for for a restaurant. Me and my boyfriend probably circled around 15 times to find a spot read more

Surprisingly posh and dateworthy digs on Somerville Avenue just outside Union Square. Long bar. Lots of booths. Outdoor dining. Connected to a hotel. Parking not as tough as you might think. Two visits: a weekend brunch and a weekday lunch. Smoked Wings: Very tinted red color and deep wood flavor with spiciness from the rub and a very light coating of sauce. Visibly overcooked, with extra crisp exteriors, shrunken size, and pretty dry interiors. Bones pulled out of the flats easily. Decent flavor otherwise, but having no moisture beyond the sauce was rough. Unfortunate about the dryness. More unfortunately, this was my appetizer on my first visit, but delivered well after the entree. Melon Salad: Elegantly plated and beautifully presented, a feast for the eyes. High quality ingredients and tasty. Good use of olive oil, puréed peppers, herbs, abd seasonings. This was for my wife but I can see getting that myself too. Mushroom Wood Fired Pizza: Not as leopard-spotted as hoped, but good looking crust, and the mushrooms (my nemesis) actually seemed doable: crisp and vinegar soaked. Crumbly Fontina cheese. Surprisingly, no tomato. Nice finishing oil. This was also my wife's (she of little appetite), but I tried a slice and really liked it. Great balance of flavors, great contrast in the crust between crunchy exterior and chew interior. Neither fluffy nor dense; more of a midground density. All things considered, a win. I later saw an egg yolk carbonara style pizza with cubed guanciale (bacon) that looked great, so it was the target on the next visit. "Cacio-Nara" Wood Fired Pizza: This unusual number has reggiano crema, egg yolk drizzle, and candied black peppercorns, with the option to add guanciale for an xtra $5. This was the pizza I saw the previous time and well worth the extra $5, though that egg yolk drizzle was equally responsible for the wow factor. Imagine peppery pasta carbonara in pizza form, will all of the crunchiness, silkiness and fattiness, but with the wood cooked chewy pizza crust. It's a must-try if you love bacon, experimentation, or both. Dry Aged Burger: This was the main draw on the two visits that got me in here, and both times it impressed, starting with a pleasing visual. Char from grilling, cooked to requested temperature, great color, thin melted cheese, creamy condiment. Roll was a focaccia, I believe cooked in house, and different on the two visits: a higher quality version of an English muffin on visit 1 and a more traditional focaccia with aromatic rosemary on visit 2. This burger felt as good as it looked, with pink, flowing juices both times. Taste was very solid, not as strongly aged in flavor but nicely gamey and very good beefiness. Not much seasoning, but overall very, very good. Definitely not top 5 all time in Boston but probably top 10 all time and easily top 5 among burgers available now. Two square logs of fried potato on the plate joined the burger on the weekend brunch version. Service on both visits was well intended but a little distant. Weird how an app would come out so much later than the entree, but things happen and aside from that one app, the food was not only good, but different, creative, and excited. Even with the minor kinks, I'm excited to go back. read more

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Second time coming and food, quality, and service were all consistent. Restaurant is inside Cambria hotel. We've been lucky to find meter street parking nearby. Nice modern decor inside. Great spot with friends or date night. We got the pork ribs with hot honey (flavorful, not too spicy), warm focaccia with canned anchovies and homemade butter (anchovies went well with the bread and not too fishy), hashbrown sticks had the perfect crunch, deep dish spiced roni (never disappoints and makes a great leftover) - deep dish takes 30 mins to make, so put it in first before your other orders, if you're hungry, their chicken parm was cooked to perfection but they are huge (can feed 4). If you have room for dessert - their olive oil cake is delicious (dense, can be shared). Our server was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Which made the experience that much better. read more

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I used to live a block away from Josephine, and uh, tbh, I would've never went to Josephine's LOL. It's a clear gentrification of Somerville and it really hurt me to see this overly priced pizza/Italian restaurant right next to good ol' Wings Over. *record scratch* so how'd I end up here? Begrudgingly for my friend's birthday... I will have to say, the food is pretty good here. We got the clam pizza, and it's probably the second best one Ive ever had next to Franks Pepe. The flavor was great and not fishy at all. However, the crust was way too doughy and was not charred enough on the bottom. The carbonara also had incredible flavor. It was creamy, fatty, rich, and salty. I just felt like the portion size was half of that of any other Italian spot. The service and flow of the restaurant was also a little strange. I felt like our group was kind of ignored. I also didn't really like how all the dishes coming out way ahead of another - it doesn't really work with these dishes since the portion were small; one person would be done with their pasta and another person would just start. read more

Josephine - Clam Pizza - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Its was amazing! First, I would highly recommend making a reservation here. The food was amazing. It was three of us, and we shared a few items. we were missing one item and our server apologize for the mixup/mistake and she took it off the menu which was very sweet of her. It was very busy. We sat closer to the bar, and the bartender never stopped making martinis. My friend got the onion martini and loved it, it tasted like vodka to me. Inside was cute and not too loud. They had big tables for bigger parties and the bathrooms were fairly clean. I definitely recommend coming here hungry! Definitely ask for more marinara sauce with the mozzarella sticks. read more

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What a wonderful spot for great pizza, burgers, and other brunch items! Their dining area is spacious, and the staff are attentive. For pizza, we've tried the Frank's White 2.0 Clam, Cacio Nara, and Tito's Favorito (vodka sauce & sausage). Our favorite so far has been the Cacio Nara. Its decadent reggiano crema and egg yolk drizzle are nicely balanced out by the crunch of its thin wood fired crust. For other brunch items, we've also tried the ricotta pancakes and dry-aged burger. They're both good, but the burger especially stands out. We love that it comes with focaccia buns and onion jam, and our only complaint is that it costs $19 but doesn't include a side (like fries, potatoes, or salad). Even on the weekends, they aren't too busy during brunch hours. There's no need to make a reservation, and there's plenty of street parking nearby. We've only been here for brunch so far but would love to try their dinner menu soon. read more

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Josephine's has a lot going for it -- the food quality, the ambience, and the value all hit the mark. We ordered the focaccia (phenomenal, warm, and perfectly seasoned) and the meatballs, which were spot on. The rigatoni, however, missed just slightly -- the serving was generous (easily enough for two), but it came plated rather than in a bowl and didn't have quite enough sauce to carry through all the pasta. A simple fix: more sauce and served in a bowl to sustain flavor and consistency. Service was a bit uneven -- likely because we came during an off-hour (3:30 pm on a Saturday). I found myself needing to make eye contact or flag someone down to order more food or drinks. A bit more attentiveness here would go a long way. The space itself is beautiful -- warm and inviting, with a great neighborhood feel. I'm already planning to come back this summer to try the pizza and chicken parm. Excellent value, strong potential, and small operational tweaks away from being a go-to Cambridge favorite. read more