This new addition to Cambridge is definitely worth a visit. Food, cocktails and service is 5 stars.read more

Vibe was great, both restaurant and the bar look cute. Service was 10/10, our server was super…read morefriendly and attentive, bartender took an amazing care of us. However, food was awful. Cheese board was good, but its hard to mess up cheese. Bucatini served in a tiny bowl, sooo overcooked, and there was a HARD BOILED egg on top. I saw different variations of carbonara, love the yolk on top but hard boiled egg..??? Duck was chewy and the presentation of the dish in general was poor. Overall, menu is pretty small, not a lot to choose from. Drinks are cool, espresso martini especially. Didn't really like strawberry negroni because of how strong it was and served with 1 lonely butt of a strawberry in it, but i guess that's just me. Nice place to have a few drinks at, but way toooo overhyped, i wouldn't come back

Kendall standards are, honestly, lower. If you don't charge $50 for a salad and $25 for a cocktail…read moreyou're already an innovator. If you provide reasonable quality and friendly staff you are downright a gem. Sulmona is a comfy vibe and acceptable food. It's nothing outstanding but it's a nice place to stop by particularly during the non peak hours because it has a good amount of space and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I find myself coming here when I'm just kind of out of ideas. But in a nice way.

The takeout was soooooooo awful! I'll never believe in "buy 1 get 1 free" again…read more Pollo Parmigiano: It tasted like Chicken Milanese topped with another layer of cheese--it was so greasy it was unbearable! The tomato meat sauce wasn't salty enough to mask the basil flavor, and it had a strange, gamey taste. It was better after reheating it the next day.

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary date night! Our waiter Sam provided…read morephenomenal 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.

This groupmeal was my idea so I write from a place of mild bitterness after I saw my friend flame…read morethis 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.

Puritan and Company is a compelling entry into the seafood bistro scene. Chef Will Gilson has…read morecreated a menu that pays tribute to the bounty of New England's rich seafood heritage and focused use of locally sourced herbs. Located at Inman Square in Cambridge, Puritan is housed in a tastefully decorated venue that has a 19th Century stove as its hostess station. We arrived late to a packed house but they were able to seat us at the lone open table - reservations are strongly recommended. We opened with a '23 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc from Alsace which was light, dry, and crisp - the perfect accompaniement for oysters. We also ordered a Hendrick's Gibson but, alas, had to settle for an extra dry up with four olives on the side. One note: Puritan, like so many venues, fails on the point of serving a martini in a champagne glass. Why is this so problematic? A martini should be served in a conical V-shaped glass with a long stem. I ask: would they serve a burgundy in a bordeaux stem?? Puritan has a rotating selection of oysters and yesterday's was Island Creeks from Duxbury. The Island Creek is the classic east coast oyster - the deep shell allows for plump, meaty oysters that have a lot of tooth in every bite. They feature a rich ocean brine and seawood and finish with a smooth sweet kiss. Puritan oysters are served with cucmber mignonette, green chili, and classic cocktail sauce but my strongest possible recommendation is to savor these without. Why make mask the genuine taste with an opague dressing? We couldn't resist the seafood risotto and were more than pleased. Generously portioned with lobster and crab, the rice was infused with a delectable seafood taste profile. The baked cod was sublime. A large cod steak, coated in a kataifi crust, was perfectly roasted - crunchy exterior with moist, flaky cod inside. Served on a bed of roasted green beans with a drizzle of lemon capers gave the dish complexity and character. Puritan is an outstanding oyster bar and brings an intriguing selection of both starters and mains. Puritan is definitely worth a visit.

Consistently fantastic. Came to Puritan and Company for brunch chasing a massive craving for fresh…read moreseafood and gosh do they deliver. We came twice for brunch last year during the summer and once this year so far and every single time we are absolutely grateful. Consistently fresh, constantly friendly, the seafood tower is a perfect array of delicious fresh bites - today featured fresh mussels prepared in a red base oil that was divine, a whitefish salad that was so fresh and herbacious I'm still dreaming about it, fresh plump shrimps and unicorn oysters all exceptionally fresh and salty. This time we tried the cocktail of the season (last year was a charming blueberry drink) this year it's an Overnight Oats based in rye whiskey with maple flavoring and Black Walnut bitters. Perfection in a glass as far as brunch cocktails go. Our server recommended this to go with our moods and our order and it was fully on point, thank you! Finally, the lobster roll. I am gluten free so we got the gluten free bun, french fries and lobster in traditional butter - it was perfect. Really unique was the immense flavor and fun texture of the bun, what a delightful surprise! The lobster was served in respectable chunks dressed in butter and the french fries were thin and perfectly paired. Ah just a big thank you, the charm and consistency of Puritan and Company will absolutely have me recommending this spot to others, coming in frequently for my personal recharges, and dreaming of your towers for many meals to come. Great food, excellent service, lovely atmosphere.

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!

Giulia has good reviews and my friend told me it was excellent and difficult to get a reservation…read more He stood in line 30 mins before opening to hope for a walk in, and we got in. The food took a very long time to come out. It was also pricey, and the flatbread had a smear of what seemed like very artificial yellow cheese. My lamb pasta also had almost no meat. It was very tasty though. The outdoor seating was nice but loud next to a major street. Overall, maybe my expectations were too high, but this was a disappointment and I won't be going back.

I was here at lunchtime for a holiday work celebration. The place was comfortably busy, and our…read moreservice was excellent. The cocktails were trendy and tasty. The beet salad was fresh and yummy. Seating was comfortable, lighting was bright and cheery, our large group was accomodated well. But the thing is this: It's a full two months later and I'm still thinking about that cauliflower soup! There is cooking, there is good cooking, and then there's food artistry. That soup was a work of art! I would go back just for that. Five stars for paying attention to the details, for the artistry of putting together just the right balance of flavor, texture, and visual presentation. This is way more than "a good pizza place."

I walked in and. I was seated pretty quickly and the waitress took my order in a timely manner. I…read moreordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich and the portion size was great and the sandwich was very good and the bread was very soft and fresh and the same goes for salad side as well. The ambience is upscale with a casual vibe it's great place to go after walking around the area.

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

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

Servia was fantastic! My birthday buddy and I had an excellent dinner. She is vegetarian. We shared…read morethe brussels sprouts , which were so tasty, and she loved the Mushroom Farotto. I had the Roasted Lemon Chicken, which was delicious. The cocktails were well-crafted. We had plenty to take home, and the very kind Michaela neatly boxed up everything for us. Service was more European-style: it was a bit slower, with less checking-in. We could enjoy our drinks and food without interruption. Servia is a great place for a nice night out. We were seated right by the window and enjoyed people watching.

They had a terrible evening. Restaurant had perhaps 25 diners. It was not full. Apparently there…read moreappeared to be no one in the kitchen to cook food. They had many items on the menu that were not available. It was Saturday night. Seems you might have a well stocked pantry on a Saturday night. ?? We arrived at 6pm with a party of seven and with 6pm reservations. We departed at 9:45 having gotten the last dinner delivered to us at 9:15. The three young ladies that were wait staff spent much time doing very little and did not solicinew drink orders or more water etc. Everything was time late. The food was generally good except for the one hour late order that was poorly microwaved. The manager comped us perhaps 15% off a $600'bill. But it was a disappointing evening. Everyone can have a bad night and maybe they can fix this and never repeat it.