This place is so delicious. While we did have to wait over an hour for a table, the food did not disappoint. I got the octopus and lumache. The lumache is was out of this world, one of the best pastas I've ever tasted. So fresh and homemade. The octopus was good as well but literally the smallest portion ever so a bit underwhelming. I loved the sourdough bread that they give for free, it was so good. I would definitely come back but just stick to the pasta. read more

Pammy's - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

10/10 experience overall. Heard so much hype about this place, and hype was met!!! Wow. Delicious. Food: - fluke crude: light, refreshing, creamy with the uni but not overpowering. Perfect fishiness which comes in at the end. Could eat this all day. - Mafaldine: a very generous serving of tripe in this dish! Very nutty, perfect amount of spice and crisp with the chili oil, and little lemon strips/labneh adds some much needed acidity. Kind of reminiscent of late night cheesy ramen but ELEVATED and delicious. A bit on the heavier side but def worth a try - pork Milanese: wow. Did not expect this to be so good! Pork tenderloin mixed with pork belly, all deep fried into a scnitzel like thing, topped with citrus-y arugula and jicama salad, all atop a milky/umami/sweet jus. This was perfect - some crispiness from the fried pork and the salad, citrus perfectly balanced out the richness of the meat, and the jus adds this perfect umami flavor. So good!!!! Drinks: - goldenrod: omg I feel like I'm drinking a healthy carrot/ginger/herbal juice with just a hint of fun. Could drink forever - lonely hearts club: originally skeptical about the roasted red bell pepper (which is exactly what this drink smells like). But WOW. Soo refreshing and citrus/sour/mildly sweet in all the right ways and not too spicy either Service: our server was so wonderful and basically explained the entire menu to us haha. And gave very on point descriptions of highlights/moods of each dish! Ambiance: super cute vibes with pretty pink flower decoration, organic modern if you will. Great date spot. Music not too loud so that you're still able to have a conversation. Perfect background noise level. I'm so obsessed with this place. Can't wait to come back and try their prefix menu! read more

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Underwhelming quality, soggy food, poor combinations of flavor -- ate a pasta dish that had more trite than pasta We were rushed out a minute after paying the bill, not a great or welcoming dining experience read more

Food is way too salty and some of were taste weird. Hoping servers could be more helpful at the menu of explaining what's inside each dish and asking if customers have any allergies or anything that do not eat. I ordered the pekin duck which is smoked but it's raw.. I honestly threw up immediately and asking server if they can make it well done and got an answer "no" without any other helpful service. We were super excited to try this place before we came and we drove all the way from New York thinking finally we can having some good dishes cuz of all these good reviews. But nah, honestly it's Just an overrated restaurant with just ok service. read more

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Came here for dinner and sat at their communal table. I thought all of the food I ordered was delicious, but quite expensive for the amount of food given. The service was great and they were very attentive to only give one entree at a time and waited until you finished before bringing out the next one. The communal table was a bit of a squeeze, but the place must be super popular since we had to reserve a couple weeks in advance! read more

I would give 4.5/5 stars. This place was quite bustlin when we walked in for a late dinner. If you want to sit at a table, it's best to make reservations in advance. We were able to get seated at a bar immediately. Service was great and the interior design/decor was beautiful. I really appreciate how unique the flavors of each dish was. I have never had anything like it. We ordered the dunderi, lumache, and chill corn soup with a red beret drink, all of which were extremely delicious. The only reason I take away .5 stars is because we didn't expect the portion sizes to be so small given the price. If you want a full meal, I would order at least two entrees. Its worth the splurge once in a while but just beware you might not be full. Me and my friends were still pretty hungry after. read more

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4.5 starts 79 bucks for 3 courses ( on the expensive side for size of dishes, but the quality and flavor of ingredients are a fair trade off) Cool vibe inside. Outside patio youre right on mass ave so enjoy the crack heads talking to to you. I recommend to just eat inside and enjoy the AC and cool vibe. Did 3 courses Dishes: 1)BRANZINO- 5/5 unique flavors and very tender fish. Turnip cake was so good and the fermented element really added to the dish. Highly recommended! 2)LUMACHE: 5/5 very pasta was very dense and has the perfect chew. The sauce was so savory. Highly recommended! 3)PORCELET 4/5 pork was cooked perfectly with crispy skin, but was oversalted. Flavor wise there was no real pop with the other components. It was good. Just nothing to write home about. Worth trying/ but I wouldn't get it again. I will prob come here once a month and work my way through the entire menu. Highly recommended. read more

Visited here for a date night. We did a walk in and ended up getting a table. We loved the mushrooms and the lumache. I thought the wine list was also quite nice. read more

Came here to celebrate my birthday and had the most wonderful experience. It's a gorgeous space, cozy but elegant. The fresh flowers on the center table where I sat were lovely. I think one of the marks of truly good service is how they make solo diners feel and the Pammy's team absolutely blew it out of the water with my experience. Service was absolutely perfect, I never felt like I was waiting for anything but also wasn't rushed. My server and other staff I interacted with were so kind and went out of their way to make my night special. Thoughtful touches throughout the night made my night perfect, I truly cannot say enough about how fantastic the service was. Definitely listen to your servers recommendations! I was torn between two dishes and went with the recommendation of the porcelet and it was incredibly delicious. Ok onto the food, y'all this is the best meal I've had all year and I eat a lot of delicious food. First of all, you will leave feeling FED, I was extremely happy with the amount and extremely high quality of the food for $79. I started with the foie gras and chicken liver mousse, which was melt in the mouth deliciousness. The blend of flavors and textures was incredible. Next was the cod cheeks, this one was comforting but light, the cook on the grits and the fish were perfect (I'm very picky about grits and I will absolutely vouch for these ones). My last dish from the set menu was the porcelet which I've never had before but came away a new fan. The only thing I'd change of the entire meal is it could've used maybe just one more spoonful of congee for the size of the cut of meat. Again, the cook on everything was exactly right, the blend of flavors creating a truly special dish. For dessert I did the chocolate hazelnut cake, which I also loved, the crunch on the base is the perfect compliment to the smoothness of the rest of the cake. For drinks I did Le Tigre (current cocktail of the week), the Appalachia Coffinmaker and unfortunately I can't remember the name of the last one but it was a fruity, tropical type drink. All were lovely but Le Tigre was the best of the night. Very long review, I'll sum it up and say Pammy's was a truly special experience. The service, food, and ambiance all came together to make for a perfect solo birthday dinner. read more

I really REALLY wanted to like this place but unfortunately they made some big mistakes with our meal that I couldn't overlook. The menu offers a variety of different dishes from which you can pick 3 for a total of $72. Came here on a special occasion and was expecting great things based on the reviews. Also for the price, I was hoping for a near flawless meal. Unfortunately, the pork milanese (that our waiter had recommended) came out undercooked with a portion of the pork RAW in the center. I had a few bites before I realized and pointed this out to the waiter and he agreed that it was undercooked. He immediately took the plate back and served us another fresh pork milanese but by that time, we had no appetite from eating raw pork and barely ate any of the new freshly brought out milanese. Additionally, the lumache we ordered was EXTREMELY salty. I saw online that many had wonderful things to say about the lumache so it could have been an off night, but our dish was so salty I could barely eat it without having to chug water. Besides these two issues, I actually really enjoyed the other dishes especially the fried oysters and venison loin. Cocktails were creative. The ambience of the place was also beautiful and very cozy. Nevertheless, I would be very hesitant to come back to this restaurant. I walked away from this place feeling like I had not gotten the meal I wanted for how much I paid. read more

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Very awkward actually getting into the restaurant and getting to your seat at their one big community table (you will share a table and sit VERY close to someone); private, individual tables on the outside are hard to come-by. Several servers will take care of you, so someone is always around to take your order or bring you more food & drinks. 3 dishes for $72 (or additional money if you want to upgrade to truffles during truffle season); and an additional $45 for wine pairing. The dishes are quite small and you may actually leave hungry. You can order off the a la carte menu if you sit at the bar. As far as the food goes, all 3 dishes were decent. I ordered the lumache with bolognese, truffle tortellini, and venison loin. The lumache was really good (their longest-standing dish on the rotating menu), but it wasn't unique- I feel like you could find this solid pasta dish at any Italian restaurant. The only thing I ate that really stood out was the venison- it was cooked to a perfect medium rare, was juicy, and did NOT taste gamey. I was really impressed with the venison (best I've had). For dessert I tried the cinnamon roasted apples with rum ice cream. Good flavor combination but again, very small plate, and lacked some seasoning. Apples were also a bit undercooked. I'm happy I tried this restaurant once, but I'm not sure I would return (I don't think the portions are worth the price point). read more

Pammy's: A Disappointing Attempt at Fine Dining in an Already Underwhelming Food Scene I went to Pammy's for my birthday, hoping for something special--something that would finally stand out in Cambridge's underwhelming restaurant scene. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing fine dining experiences I've had anywhere, both in terms of food quality and overall value. Ambiance & Service: Mixed Experience The host was exceptional--friendly and professional. The space was inviting, but the lighting felt oddly scattered. Service, however, was a letdown. The waiter was defensive and dismissive, especially regarding vegetarian options. Not outright rude, but definitely lacking the attentiveness you expect at this price point. Food: Overpriced and Mediocre Pammy's relies on fancy-sounding ingredients and plating rather than actual execution. * Gochujang Pasta - Overhyped and unbalanced. * Lasagna Bianca - Strange, gooey texture; came with a sad pile of lettuce called "greens." * Squid Ink Gnocchi with Lobster - Lobster was overcooked and rubbery; the sauce was flavorless. * Fried Cruller Dessert - Looked fancy but was just a basic donut with yogurt. * Bread Service - A single slice of bread with olive oil, nothing special. Vegetarians Get a Terrible Deal For $85 per person, my vegetarian partner had only two menu choices, one being cabbage--a dish that was completely uninspired. No substitutions allowed. At a real fine dining restaurant (like Rose's Luxury in DC), cabbage can be a star ingredient. Here? It was just bland and forgettable. Trying Too Hard to Be Fancy--But Failing Pammy's throws in luxury ingredients (foie gras, oysters, tartare, truffle) as if that alone makes a place high-end. It doesn't. Fine dining is about precision, balance, and creativity--none of which we found here. Final Verdict: 3/10 Pammy's is not fine dining--it's an overpriced, style-over-substance restaurant trying to be fancier than it actually is. Boston and Cambridge overhype mediocre restaurants, and this is a perfect example. If Pammy's were in DC, SF, or NYC, it wouldn't last. I would have been happier grabbing a pizza for my birthday. read more

Very unique food - not your traditional at all. Probably a one and done spot for me. Lasagna was awesome, my friend got the cow tongue or something? And it tasted meh sort of glorified mortadella/bologna, their version of the bolognese was unique with a spicy Asian sauce used in it (tasted good but not really itching to go back for it) and finally the pork Milanese was big and cooked nicely but lacked flavor and was thicker than other Milanese's I've had. Overall food was unique and good but I personally prefer more traditional italian so not for me to go back to. read more

Came here for our Anniversary. The place is pretty unassuming. Small simple marble tables. The decor consisted of painted brickwork. The natural light was nice not being too bright but still well lit. We started with the fresh baked bread, which had great flavor paired with a simple olive oil. We got drinks with good recommendations. I had the Mainstay which was a nice chilled lightly fruity gin drink. From there we were treated to a novel take on Italian cuisine. For me the standout was the Mafaldine with Stripe and spicy oil. The textures in the flavors matched what I've come to expect from a nicer prix fixe menu. The real stand out at Pammy's is the wait staff. They are pleasant, knowledgeable about the food and although we liked our waiter Casey, they worked together well and we had a few passing interactions with the other staff too. One of them agreed how ludicrous some of the plates were 'this shouldn't work, but it does!' You should go see the magic of what shouldn't work. read more

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Creative tasty small bites and cocktails. The crudo and gnocchi were solid as were the Kentucky carajillo and the rizz drinks.

Excellent food. Pleasantly quiet in the bar area. Nice receptionist and friendly general wait staff. But the person who waited on our table doesn't know how to smile or make you feel welcome. Maybe we did something to annoy her? Anyway, we'll go back -- the food is truly amazing. read more

Wowzers. Very impressive dining experience. I would say that I'm not a fine dining person, but this place may have just turned me onto doing something like this once a month. For starters, I made reservations online on open table for this place. I was able to make same day reservations but the earliest available for inside seating was 915pm. I would keep this in mind if planing ahead for a Friday/Saturday night. A little late start but it was a good thing actually. I think this place is mostly set up for parties of 2-4. The menu is fixed, in that each diner is charged $72 and is able to choose three items from a list of twelve. There are about 3-4 starters, 3-4 different pastas, and 3-4 different entrees to choose from. The other good thing is that you are able to choose any combination of the three things you would like, so if you wanted you could pick 3 entrees or three pastas etc. I think the best part of the experience is having so many options to choose from and sharing these with your dinner partner. We ended up choosing 6 different plates and shared all of them. We were so full by the end we ended up taking a decent amount to go. Everything we tried was delicious, different, and most importantly unique. I think the flavor combinations at this restaurant are something that should draw you here. All in all our final bill for two people, two mixed drinks each, a limoncello, a cappuccino, and ricotta cake was just shy of $300. I know it was worth it but just something to keep in mind if you're on a budget. The staff was all very nice and friendly. Good atmosphere. They do play some 90s music overhead that's low enough you can't really make it out. The bathrooms are clean and so is the restaurant. It's probably about a 15-20 minute walk to Harvard Square. read more

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I loved this place! If you can get past the $79 per person menu, it's kind of a not so hidden gem. I didn't personally know anyone who has ever been but even on a Wednesday I'd say every table was taken. Interior was so beautiful and had a great ambiance. Servers were very knowledgeable and there was always staff walking by or clearing plates/silverware. Now onto what I ate: I ordered the tuna crudo which was so interesting. The fish was incredibly fresh and good quality and had an interesting pairing of grapefruit and crispy speck. I also tried a bit of my coworkers fois gras which came with the most phenomenal foccaia. If that's your vibe, highly recommend. I also forgot to mention the bread they bring you even before your first course is fresh and delicious. Next course, sorry forgot the photo I got the fusilli with crispy Brussel sprouts. It had a cream sauce and was phenomenal, I would order it again in a heartbeat. Lastly I ordered the duck which was good but not my favorite dish. Admittedly I was pretty full at this point and some pieces were a bit fattier and less crispy than I was expecting. The flavor profiles of the dish were nice though. I would try a different main dish next time. Even though I was dying at this point, of course I couldn't turn down a menu with bread pudding. This was some of the best bread pudding I've had lately. Was crispy on the outside so soft and gooey on the inside with a delicious banana ice cream. Also, do not leave there without limoncello. Hands down, also some of the best limoncello I've had as it was so unexpected. It was light and herby and delicious. They sell by the glass and by the bottle. One glass convinced me I needed the bottle. Bottom line, don't sleep on this place! read more

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LOVE PAMMY'S! A Cambridge gem! The lumache is my favorite ever, I love the pasta shape and the subtle hint of spice. The halibut is amazing too, so tender and light. I don't even have a picture of the halibut because I devour it every time. I've come here multiple times--on dates with my partner and casually with friends. It's suitable for all sorts of occasions. The menu changes from time to time, so it's fun to come back. Either way, the $72 per person deal is really solid given the quality of the dishes and if you're comfortable, it's a great deal if you're with a friend to try each other's dishes. read more

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Unique, experimental, and absolutely delicious! We went to Pammy's to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and I must say, I was blown away! For $69 per person, each of us chose 3 dishes from a list of 12 that range from appetizers to pasta to entrees. I ordered the halibut crudo, lumache, and grape leaf-wrapped swordfish while my boyfriend got the linguini, mafaldine, and pork milanese. I was absolutely blown away by the creative and experimental nature of Pammy's. Never in my life would I have thought that sardines and cherries go together in a pasta (linguine) or bolognese and gochujang (lumache) but somehow Pammy's made it work! The flavors were perfectly blended and I can say for a fact that I have never had anything like that before. It's definitely pricey, but I would recommend this restaraurant for a special occasion or celebration. Our favorites: - Halibut Crudo: halibut in an ajo blanco sauce with sour cherries, cucumber, and dill. A perfect blend of flavors - gentle but with bursts of flavor from the cherries. - Lumache: what review on yelp hasn't mentioned this dish?! Trust me - it's worth the hype. The bolognese works perfectly with the kick of the gochujang. - Mafaldine: The chili garlic oil and labneh in this dish were divine - I wanted to lick the plate clean! If it came without tripe, I would have gotten it for myself but my boyfriend loved how the noodle shape mimicked the shape of the tripe. - Strawberry Panna Cotta - I can never pass up panna cotta! read more

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Incredible meal and service at pammy's. It is a $79 prix fixe choose your own adventure meal. With the prix fixe, you can select any three items on the menu. With two people, we got to try six things on the menu. We got the fois Gras, scallop crudo, mafaldine, duck, coppa, and steak. The steak was an additional $25 but it was by far the best thing we had and worth it. It was quite tender. It was also my boyfriend's birthday and we got espresso and afogatto as a night cap. The afogatto was so good and came out with a candle for the birthday. Overall a great birthday meal read more

At Pammy's the vibe is full of energy. The ambiance of the restaurant is very relax and inviting. The staff are super helpful about recommendations about the menu for food and drinks. The oysters are good and crispy but it is a bit salty. There is a sauce that gives a subtle sweetness that will balance out the saltiness. Overall it is a pretty good dish. Next dish I got is the Lumache. Lumache is a bolognese pasta that merges Gochujang together. I was looking forward to this dish due to its popularity. I was a little dissatisfied. The flavors are very familiar and it tastes like any pasta I could get anywhere else. The Venison Loin is delicious. The tempura is crispy and it is just done right. The red pepper salsa gave it a nice sweetness but not over powering. The eggplant is rich and very soft and tender. Overall Pammy's is pretty good for date night spot. The food portions are a little small for what you pay for. The flavors are pretty familiar but not innovative enough for me to return again. read more

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Had a great time at Pammys for an anniversary dinner! We did a la carte style this time, but would be interested in prix fixe next time. Loved the gnocchi, mushroom, and carrot vegetarian items. They also seemed flexible with modifications. For desert we did affogato which was also great! The staff was super friendly - would come back. read more

Pammy's - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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One of the best Italian meals I've had. I was so fortunate to be able to snag a last minute reservation at their communal table. The atmosphere is so cozy and romantic. It's a 3 course meal for $72 and you get to choose your 3 courses. Every dish was perfection. Our server was also fantastic. read more

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Upscale restaurant with high prices but fantastic food and service! Parking is a bit hard to find but usually can find street parking walking distance away from restaurant. The ambiance and mood is really nice during the summer because before sunset, naturally lighting floods in and when the sun is down, dim lighting helps set the mood. The server recommended us various dishes and cocktails! we made a reservation so the menus were fixed; each of us chose 3 dishes and shared. The portion sizes seemed small but 6 plates between two people was a good amount of food and their dessert was delicious (some chocolate torta)! The duck dish was my favorite dish it was so tender and the congee paired so well with it. It melted in your mouth! The bolognese and mushroom pastas were soo good and the bolognese had just the right amount of kick w the gochujang sauce they used. Pork chops were a little tougher but still good and the veal was cooked really well and very tender. Octopus is really hard to do but they did it well as it was extremely juicy and tender. The portion sizes are small for what I'm paying but would go back again once in a while on special occasions! read more

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Tremendously delicious food. You can't go wrong with any choice, the Lumache (pasta bolognese) is to die for! Cocktails were exceptional as well. As many folks note, the community table makes for a little awkward seating situation but the beautiful interior make up for that. We were lucky to get the corner of a community table to at least being able to look at each other. Service is exceptional too. read more

Pammy's - Food: Fried oysters, trumpet royale Drinks: "Tutto Bello", "Dreaming of You" - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here without a reservation on a busy Saturday night. The staff was very accommodating and was able to seat us right away at their lounge. The place has a very cozy ambience with a nice fireplace inside the restaurant. The drinks were very good and not watered down at all. We got wildfire, which was very close to a nice spin off on an old fashioned, and a raspberry deluxe, which was super sweet but something suitable for someone who doesn't like the taste of alcohol. As for the food, since my partner is pescatarian, we ended up getting the scallop crudo, which was both refreshing and tasty and probably the favorite of the dishes we got. We also got cod cheeks and sea bass. These were pretty unique ideas but nothing special in terms of taste. I believe Pammy's does have a rotating seasonal menu and we would definitely come back to try some other dishes, perhaps a pasta dish next time. read more

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Went here after work with a friend. We came for drinks. The food menu and cocktail menu both were filled with unique ingredients - I must admit I had to look up several ingredients on my phone because I didn't know what they were. On their website, it said that their menu changes daily. When I asked about this at the restaurant, she said the menu is the same everyday. So I think they should update that online. My rating is based on the restaurant and my drink and the atmosphere. I didn't eat any food, but I will be back to try it. read more

Pammy's - Menu - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This was hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The food was so unique and experimental, yet everything worked so well together it was delicious. We started off with two cocktails, the Green Flash and the Rizz. The Green Flash was a bit harsh for me, I was still able to drink it but it wasn't my favorite cocktail. I couldn't put a finger on what it was that was throwing me off from this drink, but there were some ingredients I didn't recognize and still wanted to try so that's on me! The Rizz was delicious and I don't typically like Aperol. For our starters we got the foie gras and cabbage. The foie gras was so tender and delicious, and the cabbage tasted very refreshing it was unreal. I wasn't expecting to be that shocked by the cabbage dish, it was very good. Then we got two pastas, their classic Lumache and the Mafaldine. The Lumache was definitely the winner here, it's a popular dish for a reason. I'm not a big fan of tripe but I wanted to try the Mafaldine anyway because I liked the other ingredients and wanted to see how it worked together. I had a few pieces of tripe and they were fine, which is new for me. However I did have to remove a lot of them because while they were good in this dish, there was a high tripe to noodle ratio for me personally. Other than that I felt this dish was fine. Sometimes you got a good bite with all the flavors and it was great, but this wasn't consistent throughout the dish. I felt it was lacking a bit of flavor unfortunately. For our last two dishes we got the beef tenderloin and the grilled mushrooms. The beef tenderloin was delicious, well worth the extra charge, and the mushrooms were very nice and crispy (forgot to take a pic). To end our meal I got the Roasted Gala Apple and my boyfriend ordered Vanilla Ice Cream and Espresso to make his own affogato, even though there is one on the menu lol. He enjoyed his DIY affogato, and I could not get over the flavors of the Roasted Gala Apple. Again, so unique and delicious. Our waitress said that was one of her favorite desserts as well, it was too good! Speaking of our waitress, she was incredible. Super helpful and friendly throughout the meal, after giving us a few minutes with the dishes she would come by and ask how we liked them and give us a bit more information on what's in them that was making them so good!! We also got the wine pairing with our meal and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the process of making each wine and why it made a great pairing for the current dish. She said she had been here for 6 years and it showed, she was fantastic!! I wish I got her name, Our receipt said our server was Blake but I'm not sure if that's right because someone else ended up closing us out. The inside of this restaurant is really cozy and nice. I can see why people say it's a good date night spot. They have a huge fireplace which sets a really romantic mood. I originally wanted to go here for Valentine's day last year but I was too late and the only availability was at the communal table, and after experiences at other communal tables this didn't sound ideal to me. After visiting this time, I honestly would not have minded sitting at the communal table. It is a very wide table with centerpieces that block off the other side, so if you're okay with sitting directly next to your dinner partner I would say it's totally fine! Nothing like other restaurants where it can be awkward at times and you feel crammed next to a bunch of people. I would even say for a date it could potentially add another level of romance sitting next to your partner, but it's all personal preference! Anyway, I was early this year and was able to get a reservation for this Valentine's Day and I'm very excited to see what's on the menu that night! read more

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The high rating and rave reviews make me feel like I'm being gaslit because this is truly one of the worst meals I've had for this price point. I would give 1.5 stars but will round up here because the atmosphere is nice. Took forever to receive the food, service wasn't particularly kind, and none of the dishes really wowed. The "plain sailing" cocktail was good but the negroni had too much campari. In terms of the food, the bluefin tuna crudo tasted soapy (4/10). The foie gras and focaccia were the best, would give it 8/10. The fusilli, which was overcooked, was with raisins, cheese, and anchovies, which made for a confusing and bizarre combination (3/10). The lumache was rich and flavorful but overhyped (7/10). The duck was too smoky and the cream of wheat had a dreadful texture (2/10). The skate wing has an unappetizing mix of flavors (5/10). Overall I really don't understand why anyone would pay $79 per person for this place. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place a really long time. And it definitely requires a reservation. What stood out to me the most here was the ambiance and decor. This restaurant is really beautiful: simultaneously old world glam and new world chic. Each of the pasta dishes we ordered were good, though leaning on the saltier side. It was hard to discern any more delicate flavors the dishes might have had. The service was good and the cocktails were delicious. Overall, this is a great date night spot. read more

If you're the kind of person (like me) who likes to taste every dish that everyone orders, this place is for you. Pammy's does a set price menu where each person picks three dishes and they course it for you. Brilliant! Want the three pastas on the menu? Done! Lighter fare of crudo and two veggie-forward dishes? You go girl. Scallops dish, pasta and pork chop? Get after it! Everything was delicious, and a great wine list to boot. A great spot for a date and to dive in to seasonal dishes. Super modern cozy vibe with a wood fireplace. And solo diners can post up at the bar or lounge and get a great coursed meal in. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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I had a wonderful time here. This place is relatively unassuming from the outside; it's not really marked, and for the longest time, I thought it was a factory of some sort. Walking into the building, though, you can tell that someone really cares about the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's very well designed. The service was great. A hostess offered to take our coats; there's a free coat check, which is wonderful for a Boston winter. It makes sitting at the table more comfortable. As you're waiting for your table, someone comes by to see if you want drinks. The hostess recommended the Final Sword, and I found it really refreshing. I got the mussels to start. The broth was really rich, and the mussels were quite flavorful. This dish also includes aioli and arancini, which complement the mussels. My only reservation is that there was some sand. Pro tip: the waiters and waitresses will ask if you'd like extra bread for the broth. Take it. I then got the lumache, while my date had the squid ink spaghetti. The noodles were al dente, perhaps slightly on the harder side of al dente. The lumache was very flavorful; it includes gochujang, which is untraditional, but creative. The squid ink spaghetti had almonds, providing some interesting contrast in texture. It oddly reminded me of black pepper noodles, which you can sometimes find at Chinese restaurants. I ended my meal with the panna cotta. The cherries and meringue really add a lot of flavor and contrasting textures to the dessert. Overall, I was very happy with my experience here. Everything was well thought out, from the dishes to the service to the atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

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It was ok. The flavors were interesting but weird, it seems like they were trying to be gastronomically on trend but it didn't always work. Dessert was the best course which is never a great sign. However, service was great and the ambience was amazing. read more

Pammy's - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best restaurant in town! Everything about Pammy's is warm and welcoming. And the food is fantastic!

The ribeye at Pammy's is hands down the best steak I've had in all of Boston. It comes topped with Swiss chard and a side of fingerling potatoes -- both likewise amazing. The dish is quite pricey at $58, but it's definitely worth it! There are many other items I'd like to try on their menu, so I'll be paying another visit soon. In particular, he lumache pasta (gochujang in bolognese sauce) sounds very weird but intriguing. read more

Pammy's - Rib-Eye - 45-Day Dry-Aged Prime, Swiss Chard, Fingerlings ($58) - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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After wanting to go for so long, I finally got to have dinner at Pammy's with my friends! They currently only take reservations if you choose the tasting menu ($69 for three dishes), so it's a pricey experience, but it's so worth it for a special occasion. FOOD The food was overall incredible! The olive oil they gave at the start along with the bread was GREAT. We got the black bass crudo and lobster biscotto for the table (ordered these as additional a la carte items). The crudo was OK, but the lobster bisque was great. I ordered the following three dishes for my prix fixe experience: * Seared foie gras - favorite dish of the night * Lumache - lives up to the hype * Sea scallops - great, but I would get something else next time I was absolutely stuffed afterwards. DRANK Pammy's has a pretty extensive selection of Italian wines, in addition to their cocktails. I loved a 2016 Nero d'Avola (pictured below). One of the servers suggested a 2020 Frappato for our second bottle - I personally didn't really like that one. VIBE The vibe is so cute and cozy! Perfect for dates. SERVICE Service was amazing - super attentive and professional. MONEY THO Be prepared to $pend! read more

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Pretty disappointed with one of "Boston's Best". We went on a weeknight to celebrate our anniversary. The vibe was very loud but very happening for a Tuesday night. We were sat quickly with some menus and a quick plate of house made bread. The bread had a lovely salt crust and was delicious, with some great olive oil on the side. We ordered a couple of "mock tails", both were great but their ne'groni was stellar. Our server was fantastic and very polite, and asked us if we were celebrating anything. She was quick to explain how the 3 course $79 pre fixe worked, and asked if we had any food allergies or considerations. All of the above ticked all the boxes and this would have been great if we ended there. However, after placing our food order, we waited about 25 minutes for the first course. Someone stopped by our table to apologize for the wait and explain that "the kitchen was backed up." I think there was a large party just in front of us, so, we can be a little understanding. However, the table next to us that was sat and ordered after us received their first courses before us - and these items were items that we ordered. To add to that, we waited around 10 more minutes (so almost 40 minutes) before we were brought our first dishes. The first courses were the Tomato Watermelon salad and a well prepared grilled mackerel with cannelloni beans. The tomato salad - it being the prime part of tomato season for New England - was a huge disappointment. It was incredibly imbalanced and a strait shot of acid with extremely aggressive salt. So instead of fresh summery vibes with the tomatoes, we got winter's best grape tomatoes, a mound of salt and some forgetful basil garnish, on top of some congealed bulgar like cake. This was a hard pass. The mackerel, on the other hand, was incredibly under seasoned and seriously lacking salt. The cherries were a nice acidic contrast and played very nicely with the brodo and beans. However, I had to slather overly salty tomatoes on it to give it the pizazz it deserved, which was a huge letdown. Both were well presented but pretty big disappointments. The next two dishes came more than 20 minutes later. We had two pastas: 1) A nice toasted ravioli stuffed with some sort of cheese, in a sauce accented with blueberries, corn and sage. Looked interesting on the menu - and the combination worked. It took a few bites but grew on us pretty quickly. Probably our favorite dish of the night. 2) Spaghetti with trout roe. Forgettable, I've had a better Martha Stewart one pot pasta than this. The roe did absolutely nothing for the dish as it was smothered at the bottom of the bowl. And - that's right, another more than 20 minute wait after we finished before the last course. We were almost 2 hours in now for a 3 course meal where you order everything in advance. For the last course, we had our two "mains": 1) Short Rib - An extremely huge, bland disappointment. The presentation was great but the short rib itself was just not seasoned at all! It was served alongside some assertive overpowering cheese, assertive overpowering grainy mustard, a water like cornstarch thickened sauce, and two extremely sad and forgetful roasted carrots. This was awful. I took two bites and was done. The meat itself was fatty in a not great congealed sort of way for short rib, and just tasted completely nondescript. This was what I was looking forward to the most. Yikes. 2) Mataki mushroom - well toasted and over some sort of grit like grain. This was fine - well seasoned and well cooked. I liked this fine enough, my wife wasn't a fan and said the mushrooms lost a lot of their flavor from the dry almost "grilled" like preparation. After the completely annoyingly forgettable mains, our server politely cleared the table and asked if we wanted to look at desert options. We made the decision after that third round to pass and grab some ice cream up the street, as we were really not in the mood for more disappointment. We received two bite size shortbread cookies and the check. This place has a $25 per person cancellation policy that we've been a victim of before, but I'd heard nothing but great things about this place and was eager to try. If this is Boston's Michelin star contender, hard pass on the guide coming to Boston. read more

TDLR: go with your wallet open, but go. It's so worth it! Pammy's is a super cute Italian fusion place in Cambridge and for one of our last fancy dinners in Boston, we picked the right place. The decor is super cute with little dividers separating parties from each other. The place has a super sleek retro feeling and great mood lighting. They currently have $69 for three dishes pre-fixe but we also added on two dishes for an extra $40. Prices here are indeed steep but the food was very fun, creative, and most importantly tasty. We were non alcoholic for the night so we got two of the non alcoholic drinks - the Holy Ghost and the raspberry beret. I really liked the Holy Ghost since I tasted like coconut curry except without the curry. It's made with coconut milk and Thai basil so you can definitely imagine how refreshing it is. We added on two apps the chilled corn soup and the black bass crude. I loved the both dishes but especially the chilled corn soup. I could eat bowls and bowls of that. The combination of seafood umami flavors, chilled corn soup, spicy chili oil, and the crunch of peanuts made it a winning combination. We got three of their pastas the lumache (bolognese, gochujang), saffron pici (mussels, coconut creama), and the mafaldine (tripe, chili oil, lemon). All of them were really good but my favorite was the lumache. I really liked the combination of the gochujang in the bolognese and the noodle choice was perfect. The mafaldine was also really good and they cooked the tripe really well. The dish had great details of the lemon rind and picked ginger in it that really made it interesting to eat. Entrees were pork chop and prime strip (extra $18). Well cooked and we definitely enjoyed them. Finally dessert, we got the sesame semifreddo with strawberries. A must have here. It was really really good. Super soft ice cream like texture, with pistachios, and pieces of salt throughout. The sweet, salty, soft, crunchy, and cold it was a symphony of textures. Best dinner in Boston for me! read more

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Such a cute spot with amazing food. The Lambrusco wine is delicious. It's a twist on the classic and more of a pink color. All 3 of the pasta dishes I had were great, but the lumache pasta was by far my favorite. It's not too spicy at all either. The malfadine and tagliatelle were good too. They didn't taste like typical pasta dishes and had a nice twist of seasoning. I went on a Monday night and the place was packed at 9pm still. We got a seat at the bar luckily and our service was excellent. Also a great insta pic place. read more

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