Connected to one of my favorite hotels! Nice wines and menu. Chef cooked my steak to perfection!!!…read moreI asked for grilled veggies as accompaniment and the server seemed so confused but chef accommodated and they were wonderful! I'm confused why on a Monday-before 7pm peak hours when I asked for a table for one I was offered the crappiest little corner table which I accepted ...but why??? I finished my meal and the check was presented before I finished my wine...I ordered another but what's the rush people??? There is no one here... When the service matches the food will Be a really cool spot to frequent! Time for training on reading the room...

I'm back in town visiting friends, and we decided to go to Posto. We were fortunate to get a table…read morefor 3 at 7:45 on a Friday night. We split the mushroom pizza, the warm olives, the octopus, and the burrata. I tend not to express myself using superlatives, but everything was just plain outstanding. Flavorful, spicy olives, melt in your mouth burrata with prosciutto and apple relish, well balanced spicy octopus (chili aioli and Aleppo pepper) with bacon, grapes and either crispy prosciutto or bacon. The pizza was rich but not overly cheesy, and the mushroom mix and sauteed spinach was balanced with chewy crust and a rich olive oil base. We were planning on eating more, but decided to quit while we were ahead and have the chocolate hazelnut cake for dessert. Somehow, the cake was delivered accidentally to the table next to ours, and not only was another piece brought out to us as soon as we let the server know, but they gave us a generous portion of the tiramisu to make up for the mistake. Both desserts were of comparable quality to the rest of the meal, and they disappeared quickly. For the quality and quantity of the food, the meal was an excellent value. It is a little noisy in the room, with music and hard surfaces, but despite that, we were able to talk without raising our voices, and the service was a gracious team effort. The deliciousness of the food offset the background noise - once the food came (extremely quickly), we were so absorbed in eating and savoring it that it faded and was not annoying. Based on this experience, I would consider coming here on my next visit. Keep up the good work.

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.

walked in for a saturday night dinner. service is always upbeat and attentive…read more good as always, although today's funghi pizza was saltier than usual.

So delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely need a reservation. Service was great. Wine was deliciousread more

Service was outstanding, ambiance was a vibe (for couples or a family, food was tasty. Would…read morerecommend!

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.

Stopped by on NYE for the first time; it was a win…read more The food was fresh, tasty, and the portions were huge. You can taste the authenticity, and love, that the chefs put into the dishes. If you like authentic Italian food, you should check it out.

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.

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

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.

I don't think anything could've hit harder on this rainy Sunday…read more Due to the fact that I did a pick-up order, I can't really speak to service. However, after popping in to get my order I noticed the place was lively and the restaurant was beautiful! I had a truffle craving so decided to go with the O'Re pizza and spaghetti carbonara. The pizza had black truffle pate and prosciutto while the carbonara was typical except for the burrata cream and black truffle pearls on top. The pizza was SPECTACULAR. The crust was perfectly airy and charred. In terms of toppings, everything was well balanced. The truffle flavor was STRONG in the best way ever. I was scared the salty prosciutto combined with it would be overkill but everything came together beautifully. The pasta was creamy and also well balanced. I really enjoyed dipping the bread they included in the leftover sauce. My only complaint was that there could've been a little more guanciale, not every bite had it which made some bites a bit plain. I am most definitely coming back here!

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

Finally had a chance to try this spot after hearing good things…read more I have been visiting Boston area pretty regularly for work lately and this place has been on my list. Made reservations for 1 in advance and was able finally come by. Staff was amazing and very friendly. My waiter John was nice and very knowledgeable. Atmosphere here was very nice. I ordered the oysters, pappardelle, and gelato. Oysters were a nice appetite starter. Had the pappardelle with black truffle and I demolished that dish. Absolutely going to come back. I am surprised this place has not recieved a Michelin star yet because everything was on par.

Such a lovely spot. So happy I was able to stop by during my visit…read more As mentioned many times, reservations are quite a challenge. I was in town visiting and was lucky enough to grab a bar spot later in the evening on a really cold night. The service -- superior. I was done making the decisions for the day so I had my server guide the experience and he was not wrong! I started with the best cocktail I had in Boston, . So good! Next I went with the Semolina cakes which were lovely. Followed that with spice crusted bluefin tuna which I devoured. For the main course -- i wanted a representative dish since i may never get the opportunity to circle back and the pappardelle with wild boar was amazing! I ate every bite. Ricotta cheesecake was for dessert and it was sooo good. I had to take the last few bites to go to enjoy later. Definitely work the reservation challenge

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

Tidbit!!! Get a reservation…read more Onto the review -- We expected the food to be touristy, since it's in the North End. While the bread initially felt like that tourist vibe (cold, served with... little cups of oil... weird), the main dishes were outstanding. We enjoyed the caprese, the lobster ravioli, and the clam linguini -- all really good. If you're looking for dessert, while my boyfriend would've preferred a sweeter cannoli, I was a big fan of the tiramisu, both for its size and taste. I would recommend getting a reservation, as the spot is cozy and can get a little cramped. We did see people leave after being late to their reservation. Lastly the service was very attentive. Our initial server may have been new. She didn't chat much, but she checked on us often. The second server was super chatty and really listened to what we wanted.

Good food, friendly service and a small by cozy dining room!…read more This was a solid meal! They work around a hour and a half table rotation so keep that in mind. I won't lie. It kind of felt rushed but it's doable. Myself, when I am out spending a good amount of money, the rushed feeling is the one I don't want to have. But our server was awesome. Knew the menu and wine list well. Did his best to not make us feel rushed. So apps were Bruschetta, antipasto, clams. All were awesome and very well proportioned! Entries were amazing and again well proportioned. Their homemade pasta was yummy!!! And Finally I got my Tiramisu!!' Inside joke with my friends. All in all this was a great dinner, two thumbs up and definitely on my list to visit again!