Huge fan of this spot - they make some of my favorite Neapolitan pizza. I'm not a repeat customer…read moreat many places truthfully, but this place has my patronage. I will say that the quality can somewhat vary sometimes. The last time I went, there was a bit too much sauce so the slices felt a bit over encumbered, but it was still really good and I can see how another person might like that. The restaurant itself is quite small so don't be surprised if you're back to back with another table if you're coming in on a particularly busy weekend. They make it work though! The service is extremely polite and is very quick with it as well! They're worth the trip for one of my favorite pizza spots in the Boston area.

Nice little spot! There are only about eight tables inside, so it has a cozy feel. We ordered…read moretakeout and simply called our order in. The spicy sausage pizza was excellent, the dough is homemade and tastes incredibly fresh. The toppings are fresh as well, which really comes through in the flavor. It's a bit pricey, but that's fairly typical for the Boston area. Overall, we'd definitely recommend it. I believe they offer delivery, too.

Carmelina's has a North End vibe - you feel part of the family. Awesome people work there. Come…read morewatch them make fresh food in a tiny kitchen, and work together like an A team.

The food was amazing! Serving size was fantastic. I got the scampi and the shrimp were huge and I…read moregot a nice amount. My husband got the Crazy Alfredo and he said it was delicious. My daughter got the gnocchi and loved it. The service was great! Esp the host he asked us our names and kept using them as if he knew us which made us feel very welcome. The ambiance was also great! It was a louder environment but was not bothersome. You could have a conversation and hear the person next to you. Excellent place! Highly recommend!

First time we've had dinner at this place, my husband, our son and myself. Previous reviews helped…read moreus a lot in making our choice. Staff and service members were impeccable on all levels: courtesy, promptness and efficiency. The food was excellent: quality and quantity (portions). It's a cosy and warm like atmosphere restaurant. We really enjoyed our dinner we plan to go back again when opportunity presents

Very authentic Italian Restaurant. I would recommend you talk with the server if you don't know…read morewhat to order since they are very knowledgeable. The food was tasty, even after reheating at home. The restaurant felt very cozy, like mom and pop shop and the services are great. I felt so welcome as soon as I walk into the door. Perfect for an intimate date night or a cozy getup/celebration.

In all of my years visiting the Cambridge area, I haven't been to Toscano; I've been missing out!…read moreWe made reservations for a Thursday night, but it wasn't terribly busy so I think we could have walked in. We ordered a bunch of things to share (listed with my favorites at the top): - Rack of lamb, not too well-done so had good flavor and the right texture; it came with a huge portion of mashed potatoes - Tiramisu - Veal scalloppine pizzaiola - Mushroom pizza - Broccoli rabe

We've eaten at the Beacon Hill location many times, and was disappointed by our first trip to the…read moreHarvard Square location. The atmosphere and vibe was very different and lacks the class of the Boston location. Didn't have the same "fine dining" vibe. Service was decent, but not the top notch professional service we're accustomed to in Boston. The server didn't really engage with us, and overall was a bit indifferent throughout the meal. Two in our party ordered t-bone steaks, which were cooked perfectly as ordered, but the cuts were on the thin side. The seafood mixed grill (one of the nights specials) was extremely disappointing, a ridiculously small portion, and the shrimp and fish were overcooked and dry. We had the cheese tasting as an appetizer, and the portion was laughably small. We'll stick to Beacon Hill from now on. Never been disappointed with anything there.

Went on Valentine's night. Even though the place was packed to capacity (and then some) the service…read moreand food was excellent! We both enjoyed our meals! This is our new "go to" spot for Italian!

We went at 5 pm on a Wednesday, only 3 other diners so it was nice and quiet. Sorry I had to give…read more4 stars, but the food was just OK. I had bracholla (sp. ck) which was ok but only one on top of a pound of angel hair pasta. Who needs to spend money on pasta??? My daughter was not impressed with her chicken cutlet (on top of a pound of pasta). I might add that it was pretty expensive for what we got. Oh well...once was enough.

First time. Drinks were good! Pizza was 8.2/10 loved the truffle. Bolognese was 7/10.read more

Today was my mom's Birthday. I requested that for dessert, Happy birthday written with candles…read more Reminded manager, that what ever dessert my moms asks for to follow email request, but then the waiter brought some simple pie, that my mom didn't ask for, with nothing written and a candle not lit up. Waiters excuse was "i don't have a way to light it, sorry". This is totally appalling and insulting, told him take this back, not paying for this, you ruined my mom's surprise bday. No one came and said sorry for mistake, told staff and they didn't even try to make it up. Worst service i ever experienced and food wasn't even that good. Also they forgot my 2nd app, they said i never asked for it, which is a lie Blake Bettencourt

Wow!! Okay.. so I knew this place would probably be good because of all the high ratings, but that…read morewas easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time! I'm from the east coast but now live out west, so I'm always craving truly good Italian food. This place was the real deal! The prosciutto de Parma, the bucatini and the pistachio gelato were all fantastic! You must get all 3! :) I actually left genuinely sad because I knew I wouldn't be able to come back again during the rest of my trip! Reservations are very booked up, and you can only get them two weeks in advance. I honestly don't even want to eat anywhere else on this trip... it was that good! And the ambiance and staff were so delightful too! Reservations only open two weeks in advance so grab one while you can!

Loved the pastas here and would happily come back! I can see why it's so hard to get a reservation…read morehere: great ambiance and attentive front of house staff. I enjoyed the food, but I feel like their dessert menu could be a bit more built out. Food: - Pappardelle: I loved the wild boar and truffles in this. The sauce was so well seasoned, and the noodles were al dente! It was a bit hard to share just because the pappardelle noodles are so long but this shouldn't stop anyone from ordering it - Seafood linguine: this was a daily special addition to their pastas. I liked the flavor of the prawns and the texture of the fresh squid, but I didn't love the tomato sauce on this. It felt like it was lacking something, maybe a bit of spice or extra dimension. I still liked the pasta overall but given that I had to remove the entire shells of the prawns mid meal, I would have hoped that the entire dish had a more elevated sauce to go with it

Okay, so it's been 13 years since my last update. Reading my first review brings warm, fuzzy…read morefeelings to my soul. This is a casual spot. The interior is the same. Parking is limited to about (6) 1 hour spots a block ahead of and in front of the door. Same posters, same menu. Prices have creeped up, but the portions are worth it and, as a parent of two now, quite shareable (unless you are the 2008 version of me). You may eat in, but unfortunately, alcohol is not provided here and you can't BYOB. And so, take out is a popular choice. Now for the real question. What does Shaina order at this venue after a decade? My personal favorite: Puttanesca with homemade fusilli. Why? Because despite living in a region of Greater Boston where Italian restaurants are fruitful, people don't serve Puttanesca! Literally can't find it in the four Italian restaurants near my south shore home. Only other place that I can order this same dish is Vinny's at Night in Somerville. Folks love their fra diavolo, but Puttanesca gives that same heat with the bonus of salty kalamata, capers, and a touch of anchovies melted in. And, guess what? Tasted the same as it had 13 years ago. Amazing! Don't get me wrong, they have many more offerings that I've been dying to try. There's pizza, garlic bread with and without cheese, mini arancini; they have sandwiches, too. They even have four (or maybe it was 5) options for risotto. And for proteins, there is calamari, shrimp, chicken, beef, and sausages. I just can't stop ordering this puttanesca dish and it fills me too much to have room for a variety order.

Mushroom risotto delicious Staff pretty rude…read more Chicken parm was not half bad How they flip the screen and stare at you for a tip is intimidating