I've eaten here approx 10 times over the past year bc of the vibes and convenience and very cute decor. I'm finally writing a review because I happened to come here two nights in a row this week and both nights I ended up with liquid diarrhea and a terrible stomach ache within 4 hours. I feel like that is an indicator of improper food prep or improper food storage, as this is not a typical occurrence and I eat out often. I feel that people should be aware. For additional info, i ate pasta with red sauce both nights. The first night i got meatballs with the pasta and they were pink in the middle, so i figured that was the culprit. Came back the next night and ordered pasta and sauce with no meatballs this time, with the same result. read more

2/5 food. 4.5/5 ambiance for a weighted average of 3. The Caesar salad stole the show along with the dirty (filthy) martini. They asked me if I wanted to stuff anything in my olives for extra which I found to be strange. Waiter killed it no complaints there. I think they left the egg yolk out of my carbanara though so major deduction there. It was just butter pasta. Nothing that couldn't be fixed by the music selection throughout the night. Very good stuff. read more

I have been eyeing this place since it first opened, and I finally stopped in! My best friend and I came here for brunch. It is located in the Cambria hotel on Somerville Ave. I believe they have valet parking, but I am a Somerville resident, so I was able to find parking on a nearby side street. They have a lovely outside patio area to sit with plenty of tables and umbrellas and I did notice some fireplaces on a chilly night. The inside of the restaurant was stunning. Well-lit with a ton of windows to attract a lot of natural light. They had comfortable bar seating, tables, and booths with a beautiful floor design. We sat at a booth and were greeted quickly by our server. He was friendly and attentive. For a drink my friend had a mimosa, and I went with, "Good good things." It had rum, lemon and strawberry with a strawberry garnish. It was tasty! For food we ordered mozzarella sticks and a fresh fruit plate for the table. We both ordered the St. Anthony Mortadella and egg sando for our main. The mozzarella sticks were dynamite! Made exactly how you would hope. Warm crispy on the outside, with a melty cheese pull on the inside accompanied with a delish marinara sauce for dipping and topped with freshly grated pecorino. The fresh fruit plate had seasonal fruit picks drizzled with honey. It was good, but felt it was not worth $14. The sandwich was good. I loved the mortadella, and the bread was soft. I think it would have been better with a different cheese, but that's just my opinion! Overall, I loved this place and will definitely be back to try the pizza! read more

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This new restaurant screams perfect date location! The burger, which has received raving reviews on yelp, had a focaccia as the bun. I really loved that the bun had its own rosemary olive oil flavor. The beef was a perfect medium rare smothered in sweet onion jam and muenster cheese. I wish there was a layer below the patty to protect the bottom bread from soaking and I found myself reaching for the pickles because the burger was sweet that i needed something sharp to balance the flavors out. The fries (they look like sweet potatoes but they arent) are super crispy but was too salty for me. The cacio nara pizza was garlic heaven with lots of umami from the egg yolk. But needed a bit of red pepper flakes for me! I really liked the dough of the pizza. It was thin and had perfect amount of charr. The suppli is their version of the arancini and it was very crispy and had great proportion of risotto to cheese. Although it was delicious, I thought it wasnt really worth it. The asparagus was really tender and came with pickled ramps and shell bean vinaigrette which i really enjoyed. I think its more of a side but also not worth getting. Our server, Tom, was super attentive and knowledgeable! : 7/10 loved their unique take on each dish and their atmosphere. But, i probably wouldnt get the suppli or the asparagus next time. Would love to come back to try their cool cocktails. read more

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10/10 on everything. Josephine is gorgeous my Godsister and I went there for dinner yesterday and it was amazing. We ordered a Cesar salad for the table and when I tell you that was the butter fried croutons was the best thing I've ever had in my life. Next was the garlic knots. AMAZING! Fresh and delish just wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. Lastly was the pizza. We had the Jo's Classic. I'm from New Haven and I know pizza and this was a delicious ass pizza. Overall incredible restaurant and I'll go again. read more

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The pizza is worth a return trip. Dough is flavorful and chewy. We opted for the summer corn topping, which was bright and fresh. Seasonal panzanella sounded good on paper, but was dressed with too much oil and the featured stone fruit seemed like an afterthought. Suppli were overpowering--both flavors we picked were *way* too salty. Pastas were disappointing, but they weren't meant to be the star carb here. Skip it and just order another pizza. read more

Terrible food, waited almost an hour to be served basic pasta. Puffed rice on burrata? What?

The first time I went to Josephine, I had a great experience (Thursday night, not too busy). We walked in on a Friday at 8:45 and had a very different experience. It became clear that they were severely understaffed and we felt ignored for the entirety of our time there. We first got a seat at the bar and were basically ignored for an hour before we were sat at our table. When we checked on the table, the host told us 5 minutes so we didn't order food at the bar when the bartender finally came by. Five minutes was actually 25 and then when we were finally at our table, no one ever came by and after another 20 minutes we just left. Too bad because the food was good the first time I went and now I have no interest in going back. read more

My family went to this restaurant with some friends while we were in town, and their pastas and suppli were so good. We also ordered some appetizers which were excellent as well. They're also very kid-friendly especially for an early dinner. Highly recommend checking them out for either a casual dinner with a friend or for a family outing. read more

Probably my new favorite restaurant in Somerville. The ambiance and scene of the restaurant is just stunning. They've got great seating areas for tables, a great wide lovely bar and even their outdoor area feels great and you still feel like you're partly inside the restaurant. I actually sat indoors, outdoors and at the bar and all experiences were great. Service is good, but I can see it becoming great in the future. My first time there my waiter was clueless, but she was nice and I had to give her the benefit of the doubt that Josephine is still pretty new. I think they should have educated her a bit more along with all waiters since it is a pretty nice restaurant. My second waiter was a bit over the top, very charismatic, a bit much, but still made the experience enjoyable. The food was great. The pizza is why I came and all I can say is the dip dish is a must try. There were a couple of the side items I did try that were lacking a wow factor for me unfortunately, but hopefully the improve on those parts. Drinks were also amazing. Love that they have so many options as toppers for a dirty martini. Will definitely come back many more time in the future. read more

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If you order chicken parm, please know (1) it is a huge amount of chicken, (2) it doesn't come with spaghetti but they may try to sell it to you for $9 extra, (3) the arugula is all mixed in with the sauce, (4) they sprinkle a lot of Parmesan over the whole plate of food without asking you if you want Parmesan. read more

First time there was over a year ago and it was great. Went again this past weekend and service was lackluster and the meatballs were very VERY undercooked. I don't think I'll be going back there again. read more

So good! Met the chef and many of the very professional staff. (Just because they're all so nice.) The room is so modern and beautiful. So many unusual preparations of classics. Make certain to ask about the specials. Unique and seasonal. read more

Came here with a big group which worked well for sharing a variety of appetizers, pizzas, pastas, and desserts. Shared the steak which I really enjoyed. The pizzas including the deep dish were tasty and had a lot of choices for different combinations. The orange olive oil cake was a great surprise even after stuffing myself over the course of dinner. Service was only okay but I'll be lenient since our group was so large. Space was very open and clean. read more

I had the deep dish pizza, it was good, but I quickly found myself eating undercooked / raw dough. The service was good, however, but I would recommend ordering the regular pizzas read more

Josephine - Deep dish pizza - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Yes, the outdoor seating is great and I'm also looking forward to winter and sitting at that cozy bar. Love the olive options for the very well-made martinis. My favorite dish is the Caprese pizza. The service is excellent, too. read more

Food is delicious but it's high prices for tiny portions. They're meant to be shared plates but there really wasn't enough to share or even have for yourself. read more

overall this restaurant was served some really good dishes, however they were quite expensive. They're still working out some kinks on the deep dish, after asking they explained why the crust and base was hard as a rock. which has to do with cooking the middle properly. I was disappointed in that, because it was hard to eat. The burger was fantastic. The ribs were overly fatty but still good. The atmosphere is pretty and overall our waiter was a sweetheart. read more

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Dined here last night (5/8/23) with three friends, sat outside on the roofed patio. The inside, surprisingly full, is quite loud, with no soft surfaces to dull the roar. The staff was attentive. Our waiter, Tom, was knowledgeable and generous in sharing it We split a deep dish mushroom pizza, a thin crust pepperoni, and a salad. Everything was very good; I preferred the thin crust. There are non-pizza items on the menu. Looking forward to exploring the menu. read more

Came in without a reservation on the 2nd weekend they were open and sat at the bar, had such an amazing time, staff was so nice and helpful and the food was unbelievable. Will absolutely be going back (specifically for the burger which is one of the best I've had) read more

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This was my second visit to Josephine. I first dined there a few months ago, and I sat waiting for my order while the rest of my table ate their's. I asked our server about the status of my food, and was told that they were short staffed in the kitchen and it would be up soon. I finally received my order when everyone else was ready to order dessert. This wasn't a great experience, but I wrote it off as a one time problem. We decided to give them another chance, and we met friends at the bar tonight. We ordered drinks and some simple food, and once again, I sat waiting while the others dined. After 15 minutes or so, I finally flagged down the bartender and asked about my order. She gruffly told me that the food didn't always come out at the same time and that it would be out soon. I told her that the rest of our party was almost done with their food and asked her to cancel the order. She again told me that it would be out soon, so I let it go. I gave it 5-10 more minutes, and asked again, only to be told the same thing again, and in a very passive aggressive tone. I never once spoke angrily to the bartender - I just wanted my food, as it had been 20-25 minutes since I ordered and everyone else was finishing up. I told her that I needed to cancel it, and again, the same nasty passive aggressive tone and total lack of any care. Management - have you trained your staff? This is definitely not acceptable. Really, really bad service. read more

Everything was great! I can't wait to go back, the food, the drinks the service! Loved it all read more

Josephine - Pizza and a cosmo - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I want to like Josephine more when I went earlier this year. Really lovely ambiance and right down the street from home but the food was expensive and on the mediocre side the three times we've gone. I've had the pepperoni pizza and their burger during the dinner rush - the pizza was on the bland side and the burger is not served with any sides. We also tried it for brunch and were not impressed by the eggs Benedict. The service was uneven at best - long waits just to put an order in and not particularly attentive. The positive recent reviews make me curious again but will likely pass unless a friend recommends it. read more

I'm leaving this review because everything I had to eat here tonight but amazing, but mainly because our server Charlie was exceptional! Thank you, Charlie for making our experience at Josephine's so memorable and amazing! read more

Josephine - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Good new restaurant in the Somerville area. The food was very good and the ambiance is very well done. Server was very nice but the wait for cocktails was ridiculous. No fault on the server but we ordered two martinis "on draft" and had to wait over 25 minutes for them to arrive. We got all three appetizers before we even got our drinks. During dinner we ordered another round and didn't receive them until after we got our desert. Since it is a new restaurant they are probably still working through some kinks. Overall great food and atmosphere, would recommend when they work through timing issues. read more

Josephine - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great services, drinks, and hospitality. We felt very welcomed and appreciated here!!

This place was great for brunch! We got the eggs Benedict, hash browns, and pancakes. It was all 10/10 with great service. The environment was hip but welcoming to everyone. Really awesome spot to meetup for brunch when in town and if staying at the Cambria read more

Had deep dish pepperoni pizza and it wasn't good. Proportions were way off. Like 4 lbs of cheese. Disgusting. Pulled piles of it off. Still not good because the crust underneath never rose or even got baked properly. Can't eat uncooked dough. It was so bad I thought we were being punked. So bad I wouldn't even take leftover home. Waiter apologized but kept it on the bill. Won't be back. read more

Arranged babysitting for the kids, and took my wife for her birthday last night. What a treat! Due to the sudden onset of an unexpected snow storm, we were happy to be able to pull into the Cambria hotel for valet parking (only $15 if dining at the restaurant!) rather than search for meter parking. The new modern space is so clean, bright, sparkling, and beautiful with all the black and white photos, red leather booths, and white marble; it immediately felt like a special night. Service was superb and everyone we interacted with was helpful and friendly. The cocktail list was long and intriguing, we wished we had Uber'ed to be able to sample more of the choices! One I'd like to especially highlight is the PATRALLA SOPRANA (vodka, lemon, black vinegar, sambuca, raspberries, and mint). It read like a crazy flavor combination I had to try, it came out a thick raspberry color and worked so well together the way the intricate flavors balanced each other, I loved it! Finally the food was all fantastic. We were a bit wary at first that the many carbie/cheesy choices sounded too heavy to try a lot of options, but there was no need to be afraid as the portions were well suited to not overwhelm and allow exploration. We started with the thin crust pepperoni pizza which had such delicately charred roni cups I could have ate that pizza forever. A chicken parm suppli (fried rice ball) came next to pace us into our pasta round, which was the best carbonara I've ever had. Was impressed with the taste of the guanciale, far superior to the usual pancetta or bacon commonly used. Lastly we had the special of the night, a chicken sausage pinwheel with farro that was DELICIOUS - I hope it graduates to the regular menu where it belongs, would definitely have it again and again! For dessert we had the zeppoli donuts which were just light and airy enough we did not burst our bellies. Thank you chef Scelfo for another fine entry to the Boston restaurant scene, and for another wonderful night out! read more

Like going to Bertucci's except the service is really, laughably quite terrible. And the wines are overpriced. Food was quite okay. Maybe my expectations were too high. With the plethora of amazing food in Somerville, let alone greater Boston, I just don't see myself returning here. I saw that the owner responded to a negative review and started it by saying, "I don't usually respond to negative reviews" - and let me just say, maybe you should. Maybe you should actually care about customers who have less than positive experiences at your new establishment. Restaurants can come and go pretty fast, I'd suggest trying to actually build good will with the patrons of your establishment. read more

Suppli and Zeppole were good. There is a difference between charred and serving a burnt black bottom pizza. Cannot justify this by saying this is how we make it like they do in Italy. read more

Came here on a Friday night without a reservation and got seated right away at the bar outside which was great. They also had heaters outside so we didn't get cold at all. This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and ambiance is 10/10. Service was not great but I know this place is still relatively new and I still enjoyed my food + drinks. I ordered the cacio e Pepe pizza and aperol spritz. My friends ordered martinis which took over an hour to arrive due to some "issue" at the bar. The pizza also didn't come with any plates, napkins, utensils, etc. so we had to ask a couple times for that. And then at the end I was accidentally charged for someone else's tab. Thankfully they were able to fix everything and we didn't get charged for the drinks that took too long to arrive. The food was honestly so good I would give them a second chance! read more

For a hotel restaurant it's solid, but the food remains pretty greasy and not really a spot I'd go out of my way to get to. If I stayed in the hotel that's one thing, but I'm going to go to one of the many other pizza/bar type places in Somerville if I have the chance. read more

Insanely good brunch. Don't know how this place isn't yet on every list for Boston. Love the focus on using the wood fire oven. Definitely try the hashbrowns. Eggs Benedict and ricotta pancakes are fantastic too. read more

Got the deep dish pizza because I heard rave reviews but it's just way too much cheese even by deep dish standards. It's a shame because the sauce and toppings are all really good but the excess cheese ruins it. I would try a thin crust pizza instead. read more

Eh. We ordered the deep dish pizza and it was not worth it. It was 90 percent cheese and no dough so it felt super heavy in our stomach. You also had to eat it with a steak knife because it was like chewing a rubber tire. read more

I really wanted to like this place. We ordered a deep dish pizza (Go Ask Alice: mushrooms, onion and peppers), the F R-8532 thin crust pizza (dried tomato, oregano, pecorino and fried black peppercorns), a caesar salad and the oven fries for take-out. Both pizzas had great flavor combinations, but the deep dish was extremely oily. In the few minutes it took to drive home, the oil had leaked through the bottom of the pizza box and over my pants. Yes, it really was that oily and there was still excess oil in the pizza. The oven fries (at $11) portion was very small. We counted six fries. The flavors were great here too according to my son (there wasn't enough for everyone to taste). We were quoted a 25 minute pick up time and the order took a total of 55 minutes. We appreciated being comped the deep dish pizza, which we were told was the reason for the delay, and were given a slice of their delicious olive oil cake for the time delay. The olive oil cake turned out to be the best of everything we ordered. I see so much potential here with a great space and an interesting menu and can only hope the issues we experienced will be addressed. read more

Great service! Waitress did a good job of explaining portions and food. Large portions, and very good. Nice vibe, huge long bar.

Beautiful place, food menu could be expanded on but definitely recommend the spaghetti with meatballs - deliciousneds. My favourite part of the experience was our waiter (Alexis) - he was a pleasure, gave good banter, ensured our whole group was happy. I'd come back just for him ... and body shots LOL. read more

Food was nice but the waiter ALEXIS; he was so much fun! So friendly! Would go again!