Food is exquisite!!!! Arancini is delicious...their pizza is so on point. I usually don't like to eat the crust but this one melts in your mouth. To top it off, the cannoli is the best I've ever had. I loved the fact that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. Also, it's a joy to dine here as staff is so so so welcoming and accommodating. Will def be coming back!!! read more

Posto - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Posto has a warm environment with good options, but its price and pizza quality does not stand up against other Neapolitan places. The restaurant has good bread options. The thin, crispy breadsticks and the Pane for $2.50 is great- it's Neapolitan dough with some rosemary and sea salt. The chili oil is good to drizzle on top. There were a few good mocktail options and the desserts sounded good, although I did not try them. Everyone in my party had the pizza. The dough was classic Neapolitan, with spotting on the bottom, some char, and very light and a little doughy. The mozzarella is in smaller rounds which cover most of the pizza. It initially was very stretchy, but because the cheese is thicker than a more traditional Neapolitan with less cheese, it firmed up quickly. The cheese took away attention from the sauce, which was as good as most Neapolitan places, but the cheese style wasn't the best for Neapolitan pizza. $15 for Margherita and $18 for Pepperoni is cheaper than most pizza places, but a bit more expensive than a lot of this style of plac. With the drinks and bread, it will cost a bit more than most pizza places. read more

Posto - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

A bit disappointed by my recent excursion to Posto. The menu is pricey, but my crab tortellini was $25 and I counted 10-11 pieces of tortellini, making me want to go back in time, go home, and make some Barilla so I could have spent a fifth of that for three times more pasta. I must have been paying for the plating (which was nice-okay) and the ambiance (sitting in the back room away from the windows and the main action was not my favorite). We also felt a bit rushed as we were asked a few too many times if we were ready to order cocktails and asked three times if we needed a box or our food could be bused when we were still eating. Maybe we were a bit slow due to the fact that I was meeting a friend I hadn't caught up with in a while and we had a lot to talk about, but I think that it being a Thursday night, the restaurant was just slow and overstaffed (3 different people tried to take our food away before we were done eating). I was not happy walking away from that meal paying $80 including tip for a two-person meal with drinks when it wasn't a fantastic meal nor fantastic service (which I hate to say because our server and staff were nice, just too overeager). The only reason this experience doesn't get a two-star rating is that my cucumber vodka drink was delicious and the tortellini was probably between a 3 1/2 - 4 taste-wise. read more

A great Italian restaurant that is not in the North End! There is no complimentary bread, but they do offer these crunchy bread sticks that look like a table centerpiece. We ordered the PANE ($2.50), rosemary sea salt bread that is the base of all of their pizzas. If you are planning to order pizza, I would suggest against ordering this bread to start. The pane is like a very thick naan that is fluffier in texture. + GNOCCHI: This is not your typical gnocchi, as these dough dumplings were served with short rib! The short rib was braised perfectly as the meat broke apart when you dug your fork into it. The parmesan cream was not overly salty and balanced the short rib flavors very well. ~ TAGLIATELLE: I have had tagliatelle at other restaurants and this wasn't my favorite. The noodles were cooked al dente, but the ragu sauce was underwhelming. The ratio between the veal/pork/beef combination and noodles were off, as there was way too many noodles in this dish. This was a much heftier portion than the other pasta dishes, if you are looking for quantity over quality. ~ PROSCIUTTO PIZZA: My friend ordered the prosciutto pizza, which was served on their rosemary sea salt bread. Nothing was staying on each slice! The bread does not stick to the ingredients well, and all the toppings were falling off with each bite. This is more of a fork and knife affair where you eat pizza in a high-class way without your hands. Otherwise, you will have a mess on your plate. + TIRAMISU ($7): For the price, you can definitely order one tiramisu between 4 people! The dessert was delightfully light, topped with espresso that counteracted the sweet parts of the dish. I would totally return just for the gnocchi! I saw other guests order what looked like a whole pig roast, so that option is available also if you have a big party. This is a great option if you are close to Somerville and do not want to venture out to the hectic part of downtown or North End. read more

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What do you do when you can't decide between the gnocchi and the risotti?! Order a half size of each of course! I love when restaurants offer 1/2 sizes of their entrees because not only does it suit well for those with smaller appetites, it also works out nicely when you're an indecisive eater... and I'm glad I ordered both. The gnocchi with meat was quite good, and hearty, and the risotto with squash and pumpkin was sweet and savory. It was almost as if I had a sweet 'n salty combo going on... which, I don't know about you... but that was pretty awesome. The pizzas looked well prepared and one per person left everyone satisfied, and a bit stuffed. This is a bit far from home, but I'm looking forward to going back again. Also, I probably shouldn't even tell you this, but they've got a few spots in a private lot for diners so if they're available... enjoy! read more

Sat outside for dinner with one other diner. They have 11 small tables outside next to the building, and has a small awning for cover (but isn't guaranteed to block the sun in the evening). There was no wait, but we were there the day after the Fourth so it wasn't as busy as normal. We both got the Summer G&T, which was perfectly refreshing, and started with the Burrata and the Beet Salad. The waiter recommended getting the Rosemary bread with the Burrata (only $2.50 more), so we did and it was a good decision. We cleaned those plates. For an entrée, I got the crab tortellini because I was looking at pictures beforehand and it looked amazing. It tasted equally amazing. There is a lot of street parking (meters), and some public lots (meters) in Davis, and if you have residential stickers you can just park on a side street. read more

Posto - Crab Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have to start this review with the rosemary sea salt bread, as that is what my Posto experiences have always begun with. It comes delivered with that fresh out of the oven warms, slightly crisped edges, and soft doughy center. The hot pepper infused olive oil is the perfect accompaniment- but beware not to take too big a dip- this stuff is seriously hot! I've sampled the pizza's of others, but have personally always come back to the pastas, which are packed full of fresh flavor. The classic bolognese is fantastic, as is the carbonara. I've tried two different iterations of the carbonara. When I was there in the summer it was a bit lighter, with peas as one of the ingredients. Most recently, as the weather has chilled down a bit, it has morphed into a heartier fall dish with incredible pork belly and brussel sprouts mixed in. I can't wait to see what it becomes in the spring! The cocktail menu is also quite notable. As I'm sure you've read from others, the gin gin mules are fantastic, and a must have at Posto if you're a gin fan. However, I also encourage you to venture beyond that stand by, and explore some other cocktail offerings on the menu. These also change seasonally, and I found the apple cider sparkler to be a wonderful fall drink. I need to go back to sample all of the other wonderful autumn cocktails described on the menu! read more

I did my research on yelp before coming here and ordered the two most popular items that yelpers review - the Margherita pizza and the gnocchi. Both of these dishes are a home run. The gnocchi sauce is absolutely incredible and to top it off the gnocchi is so light and fluffy that you hardly have to chew similar to the infamous pillows at the Salted Pig in NYC. Service was impressive. Due to poor planning on my part I failed to make a reservation so we ended up sitting in an uncomfortable lounge like area until a spot opened up for us at the bar. The bartender came up and asked us if we would like to move up to the bar to eat our meals of which the obvious answer was "yes". We seamlessly escorted to two open seats we enjoyed the rest of our meal in a more comfortable setting. I'm looking forward to the next time, where I'm going to order the exact same thing. read more

In the course of two very different visits, this place has morphed into my favorite restaurant in Davis Square. On my visits the service had been good, if not quite great. It's nice that there's a semi-private back room area, which is ideal for larger groups. I've also been at a table in the middle of the main dining area, on a date, and it still felt private and intimate. Maybe it's the lighting? My only wish is that the bar area was a little bigger, and not so close to the main entry. The food is consistently excellent. I have so much love in my heart for 'fancy' pizza; and I haven't been let down by any of those that I've sampled here. I do think that they may fall *just* shy of the awesomeness of Cambridge 1, my first fancy pizza love, but that may be more of an ingredient preference than anything about actual quality. But my goodness, the risotto. Just order it. Go now. Their cocktail menu is interesting without being to 'specialized' and the drinks are the perfectly mixed to be strong and delicious. I don't know whether credit should go to the bartenders or to Melissa M for my newfound conversion to the gin gin mule; therefore I'm going to split it equally. I'm not a huge fan of leftovers and I always feel guilty leaving food on my plate. One of my favorite things about this place is portion size. No, I'm not talking monster portions that get awkwardly bagged up, taken home, and then forgotten about for days in your refrigerator. Just the opposite actually, in that I can actually finish my entire meal here. Which means I can actually order appetizers. And dessert. And eat the wonderfully hot and aromatic sea salt bread they bring to the table. And I can drink more gin gin mules. As can everyone else, our table had twenty-one of them last nite in total. read more

POSTed up here for dinner and it was delicious! Pappardelle was wonderful and the apple cider sorbet was very unique. Service was astonishingly quick. If you're looking for chicken parm though - they don't have it. Highly suggest dining here :) read more

I just can't get enough. The minute Posto opened, it became my favorite restaurant in Davis Square. This is one of those places that adds up to more than the sum of its parts. I could describe menu items in detail (and actually, I will), but this is one of those restaurants that has a certain something that pulls it all together and makes eating there fun for the stomach AND the soul. So, when you go to Posto you basically have two choices: pasta or pizza. They do actually have some full plated entrees (salmon, steak, etc.) that I have heard are good. I haven't tried them myself, because I never get past the pasta and the pizza. Pizza is Posto's trademark, and the pizza here is the best you'll find (as long as you like thin crust). The crust is flavorful, and the perfect combo of crispy and chewy. Posto makes its own mozzarella in house and features imaginative ingredient combos. For example, honeycrisp apple, gorgonzola, bacon, caramelized onions and arugula. Or egg, caramelized onion, scallion, fontina, and parmesan. Pro tip: eat the part of the pizza with toppings on it, and then eat the edge/crust as breadsticks, dipped in the chili-infused olive oil you'll find in a bottle on your table! But what I'm really in love with is the pasta. First of all, everything comes in either a full or a half order--helpful when you're not in the mood to spend $20 on an entree you won't be able to finish anyway. Not sure if the pasta is made in house, but it is definitely fresh, not dried. Always super fresh and al dente. Pasta that has a flavor of its own and stands up to the sauce. Looking through the less positive reviews, one theme seems to be that things are salty here. I agree they can be a bit on the salty side but it doesn't seem like anything over the top to me. I do notice that some dishes are on the fatty side. For instance, the short rib gnocchi they had last winter... Eating it, I felt like I was storing calories for hibernation. It seems like sometimes, the folks at Posto are going for rich and sumptuous but instead you just end up with your pasta swimming in oil. The first bite was heavenly, but if they want people to enjoy even their full half portion, they need to lighten it up. Speaking of the half portions: they actually vary in size. Last time I went, I ordered the agnolotti with spicy goat ragout. I only managed to finish half of my half portion and was concerned that maybe I received a full portion because the server didn't hear me when I ordered (Posto and the Painted Burro have the same ownership, and Posto is almost as loud). But when the check came, I had indeed been billed for only the half portion. The previous week, I had the seafood tortellini (stuffed with a mixture of crab, lobster, and scallops). When I asked for the half order, the server actually strongly suggested that I get a full order. He said he always recommends this and not a single person has ever not finished the full order. When it came, I'd say there were a total of 8 to 10 tortellini. The sauce is also pretty light for this one--a pea broth with parmesan foam/cream. He was absolutely right--I finished it all, no problem. I'd say the half portion of goat agnolotti was larger than the full portion of seafood tortellini. Whatever, it's fine, just be warned. After you make the pasta vs. pizza selection and the half vs. full order selection, one more important decision looms: wine or beer? (I hear they also have cocktails, but I'm not the one to ask about this.) They have a smallish but well curated list of draught and bottled beers (maybe 8 of each), a mix of New England and Belgium (and of course, Peroni always on tap). But the wine...oh, the wine. They have about a dozen each red and white on the regular list, and they offer everything by the glass. There is also the "Enzo" list: rare bottles that they offer by the glass with a special imported Italian wine preservation system. However, lately some of the prices on the Enzo list are actually lower than some of the prices on the regular list. Another little oddity that I'm willing to overlook. The list is heavy on little-known Italian grapes. If I can give you one piece of advice, it is to try the Terre Primitivo, an Italian red with low acidity--it is like drinking velvet. One small decor note: the restaurant's windows face southwest and there isn't a tall building across the street, so if you are there when the sun is setting you will be subjected to a blinding glare. Posto, if you are reading this, could you invest in some shades? If it seems like this review is dragging on, it's because I don't want to go. I don't want to end my love letter to Posto, and I don't want to face the fact that once I live in Wisconsin, my visits to Posto will probably become less frequent. I'm hanging on the phone... No, Posto, I don't want to say goodbye. YOU say goodbye. (No, YOU say goodbye.) No, YOU say goodbye! read more

I don't really remember the deets. Just that we loved it. We stumbled in all giddy after getting engaged. (She said yes!) It was colder than the grave that night so we just dropped in. No wait, right to a pleasantly candle-lit table. We told our waiter that we had just gotten engaged and they just started pouring goodness on us: heart-shaped bread from the pizza oven good enough to make her abandon her paleo prohibitions; dessert; and, best, a card signed by the entire staff. They didn't have to do that! We were already happy as can be. Now it will always be our place. So don't go. I don't want to wait behind you for a table. read more

You can never go wrong with VPN certified pizza. It was my first time visiting Boston and we decided to check out this joint, despite being in the suburbs. It turns out this is the only VPN certified spot in all of New England. The place was packed, and looked like a neighborhood favorite. Very large space but very dark inside as well. Our waitress was very friendly, and I mean super friendly! We ordered the arancini balls as an appetizers, which are a MUST-TRY because they were the best arancini I've ever had. It must be because they were accompanied with a sauce, which elevated the crunchy and semi-dry texture from the rice. I got the traditional mozzarella pizza ($14) which was great. Glad to see that the VPN certified pizza tastes the same even across the border! We even tried a wine from Oregon wine which complimented our dishes nicely. Great spot, I would come back for sure if I wanted to have pizza again in Boston. read more

Posto - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

There should be nothing more to say than, the Biff and I had a wonderful meal. BUT the Biff tells me I'm a chatterbox which means it's not in my nature to let you off easy. DRINKS: The limonata, Slumbrew Trippel, and the Lambretta. If you don't like fruity drinks, don't get the limonata. Lessons learned the hard way. APP: Rosemary Sea Salt Bread. Unique taste to it. Obviously made in the brick oven and quite delicious, especially with their chili oil. Who expects to enjoy burnt rosemary? Whatever. It worked really well. ENTREES: Tortellini for me, Swordfish for the Biff. The swordfish was not really that great to look at, but it was excellent to eat. The perfectly cooked swordfish steak came with grilled romaine garnished with bacon and lemon. The tortellini beat all my expectations. I really love peas. It kills me that the Biff doesn't. Well despite the large amount of pea in the tortellini (yeah snicker all you want), between the pea brodo, pea shoots and peas themselves, Biff thoroughly enjoyed this dish as much as I. The tortellini were filled with Maine crab and garnished with paperthin slices of radish and a touch of cream. I wanted to lick the plate clean. DESSERT: Cannoli. Sure, you could go to Lyndell's Bakery in Ball Square thinking you'll get a North End style pastry, but you'd be sorely mistaken. Go here instead for your cannoli fix. Posto's cannoli puts both Mike's and Modern to shame. read more

Can I give this place a 6th star, please? This was the 4th time I had been to Posto in the past 2 months. I live in NH and getting down to Somerville is never easy for us - but when my wife asked for me to take her there for an early Valentines day dinner...I jumped at the opportunity. After finding nearby street parking, we ventured inside. The crowd at 7:30 on a Friday was robust. Full bar. happy diners. Buzzing waitstaff...NICE. We were seated immediately at a table with a great view of the wood burning fire. Perfect for a cold February night. Service was spectacular and we were approached quickly for drink orders. (which were brought out so quickly I thought they had read our minds and had them ready) We ordered the Cesar salad and the Rosemary bread. DO NOT LEAVE THIS PLACE W/O TRYING THESE TWO ITEMS!! The Cesar was fresh romaine and the most amazing house-made dressing I have ever had. The anchovies were a great surprise as most dont put them in. The bread...what can I say but, OMG!! It is a quarter of a full pizza dough ball and brushed with oil, rosemary and sprinkled liberally with sea salt. Cooked perfectly in the wood fired oven, served hot. Pizzas for the main course were, of course, sublime. My wife chose the Margherita (San Marzzano tomatoes, freshly made Fiore di Latte cheese, and basil) and I selected the Prosicutto (Fiore di Latte cheese, topped with a bed of arugula and strips of prosicutto all flavored with a hint of lemon juice) I really could live here...its that good. Each pie cooked in 800 or so degrees with the famous leopard spotting only a true Neapolitan oven can provide. We were also blessed that Joe, the owner, allowed us to try his latest menu addition, a Tuscan Kale pizza (roasted kale, carmelized onions, bacon and a soft farm fresh egg) It will be on my list of go-to pies there for next time. So, when I say to RUN, not walk but RUN to Posto, do so. You will not be disappointed. You can thank me later. read more

Bar Staff was Attentive Gin Gin Mule was addictive Half Order of Pasta Bolognese was Delicious Posto is THE place to be on a Saturday night!! read more

Nothing special, which was disappointing considering the prices and Boston Eater's immense praise of this place. Paid $22 tonight for a basic and rather undersized pepperoni pizza. The crust was oddly salty (my lips are still tingling) and completely undercooked, as the slices bent and the toppings slid right off. Also paid $15 for 4 tiny meatballs with mozzarella. The texture was okay, but the meatballs were quite bland and the sauce was very bitter and thin with chunks of undercooked veggies (think watery salsa). Hugely disappointing meal for the $40ish price tag. Don't think I'll be back. read more

I looked up what "posto" means in Italian. I was thinking it might be: decadent, tasty treat, or effing awesome because that's what Posto in Davis Square is. Posto means "place". Wow. I suggest "così delizioso" or "la bomba" Luckily, that's the name translated is the only boring thing about Posto. We got the lemon arancini (fried risotto balls) for $10 as an appetizer. The pop of lemon really made it. I got the carbonara that has pork belly instead of bacon and brussels sprouts instead of peas. insanely rich but also, of course, così delizioso- half order for $11. My dinner mate got potato gnocchi with short rib I may have loved hers more than mine, no big deal. The gnocchi were so fluffy and light. My gin gin mule ($10) was almost too minty. I couldn't taste the ginger beer. but, maybe that's just me being a gin gin mule amateur. The service was la bomba. Our waitress was so fun, pleasant and knowledgeable. All and all, extremely enjoyable experience. Way to rock it, Posto. Extra points for having the food network on your tvs. TIP: if you aren't about-to-eat-your-face-off-hungry, get a half serving of pasta read more

I would comment on the food, except Posto's staff did a good job of depriving me of trying any of it. My girlfriend and I came by the other day to treat ourselves to an Italian meal. Since the place was fairly crowded, the host put my name down on the list. As my girlfriend and I were patiently waiting for a table, we noticed three couples and two parties of three (who had not come in before us) get seated. This happened over a time-span of twenty minutes or so. At this point we inquired with the hostess. She explained to us that she assigned us to specific table and that it should be ready shortly. Patiently, we waited another fifteen minutes or so. During this time, another party of three and another couple were seated - ARE YOU SERIOUS! At this point we just left out of principle and gave our patronage to Keju down the street, which was great! Either the hostess had no common sense or she was following the orders of a manager who has no common sense. Sure, it's okay to plan ahead and assign a table for new customers on the list to sit down at. HOWEVER, it is common practice to seat waiting customers at a table that happens to open up earlier. Not following the first-come-first-serve protocol is appropriate when a large (4+) party is waiting and a large table opens up. It's just unacceptable when an well-established restaurant can't follow basic seating etiquette. Based on this experience, I do not intend to come here. In addition, the prices are patently marked-up. And no, it's not because they have quality ingredients (we all know fresh ingredients don't cost that much), it's a lame marketing strategy. read more

Oh Posto, The location of the first UYE I planned - and people actually came! I was so thrilled that we were put in the back room so we could get all kinds of rowdy and only possibly annoy a few people. You could hear some of the shouting at our table from inside the bathrooms, it's true... But nobody complained directly to us, so that means we're cool, right? I ate the Tuscano ($18) and the Calabrese ($16) that night, shared with my sister (our UK elite Yelper ) and my bf - we were a bit hungry afterwards, but we struggleed through the rest of the night, because while the waitstaff is really very nice and appeasing, they are SLOW AS MOLASSES. I did not want to wait for another meal, I chose to stay hungry and continue drinking instead. Continue drinking what, you might ask - I have gone over to the dark side. I love me some gin gin mules. Holy cow. How on earth had I NEVER EVER KNOWN ABOUT THIS DRINK!??!? It has changed my life, completely. I will never be the same. I blame Melissa "Gram" M. for this. When the waitress finally would come back we would all be dying for drinks, how many freaking bartenders does this place employ? Not enough. The space is really weird. I used to work at this location when it was a completely different store, about 8 years ago, and the storefront has never really fit anything very well - not for very long, at least. The decor is the nicest it's been in the past few incarnations. I hope this one will last, its better than those previous stores. The bathrooms are freakishly cold, and very large and not very well lit. It's a bit too pricey for me to go here all that often, but the cocktails, OH the cocktails! They are so so so so good. I'll be back, and often. That I am sure of. Maybe the trick is to sit REALLY close to the bartenders, that way ensuring the prompt return of your drink order? I shall experiment, pronto at Posto. read more

We've been going to Posto for dinner and drinks for a few years now. Every single time we visit, the food is as fantastic as the service. We've been talking with friends for years about doing their wood-roasted pig dinner. So, when we were looking for a place to host our wedding reception, Posto was the first place that came to mind. We met with Cody, the manager, once to iron out all the details before our event. Every single request we had was met with, "Sure, we can do whatever you want." I've never dealt with a more accommodating business. He helped us pick hors d'oeuvres, suggested and poured various wines for us to try, and shared his extensive knowledge of each. We had one gluten-free guest and he said she could order something off the regular menu if the pig wasn't right. Cody even offered to order flowers for our tables. He was willing to handle any detail of our event. He spent quite a bit of time meeting with us, despite it being a busy night in the restaurant. I think in a previous life, he must have been a juggler, because he can pretty much be doing 12 things at once and still make you feel like you're the only person in the room. We chose to have a private dinner, so we had the small room, off to one side of the main dining room, to ourselves. We had 19 guests, none of whom knew that we were getting married at a public park just before our dinner! Our guests arrived at 5pm and were served cocktails from the full bar, and passed hors d'oeuvres. We arrived about 5:20 and, as planned, the host went into the room, and announced to our guests, "Please welcome the new Mr & Mrs Taylor!" It was a great entrance, and everyone was floored, then they exploded into congratulations and hugs. Immediately, my husband and I were served a glass of champagne and the festivities began. We spent over an hour having passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. We were NEVER rushed to move to the next phase of the meal at any time during the evening. In addition, I don't think my glass reached the half empty mark all night, and many of the guests made comments to the same effect. The servers were beyond attentive. Several of our guests had never been to Posto, but many said that they were definitely coming back for a future dinner. And now to describe the food. Everything was absolutely incredible. We had two roast pigs with all the accompaniments: bread and olives to start, various salads, and roast vegetables, all included with the pig. The bread was the most amazing bread I've ever tasted. I wanted to just eat that all night. It was chewy and a little salty and obviously baked in their wood-fired oven. Yum!! Our gluten-free guest ordered a gluten-free pasta and was raving about it. We had selected a white and a red wine to be served with dinner. The white was Ottella Trebbiano, and the red was Foradori Teroldego. Both were amazing. At one point, Cody and a server came into the room to present the pigs. They were both face to face on a large wood plank. We were encouraged to get up and take photos while they held them there for us. Then, they were taken away to be carved. The pigs were filled with bread stuffing and raisins, cranberries, and other veggies. It. Was. Amazing!! My taste buds did individual Snoopy dances from the first bite. We had supplied cupcakes from our favorite bakery and the Posto team brought trays around to all the ladies first, and then served the men. The coffee was great. At the end of the night, all the leftovers were packaged up in several take out containers. Our guests didn't realize that they were supposed to take them home, so we ended up with all of them. We've never enjoyed leftovers so much!! I could never thank Cody and the Posto team (including Fiona and Melissa) for making our event the most amazing dining experience I've ever had. From the hosts to the chefs to the servers, to Cody, we really started our marriage off with a bang and will be sure to spend many anniversaries with you!! THANK YOU!!! Rosemary and Charlie Taylor, 4-12-14 read more

Great brunch spot in Davis Sq. It was busy but we were promptly seated upon arriving for our reservation. The ambiance is modern, fun, and inviting: exposed pipes, brick, walls of wine, and wood fired oven. The breakfast pizza with bacon & egg & sausage frittata were both lovely and the portions were huge! Our brunch dates enjoyed the burger (which was loaded w bacon) and the Verdura frittata too. The beer & cocktail offerings are pretty standard too. The tables are close together and the food took a while but otherwise it was a good experience. Bottom line: nice new addition to our brunch rotation. I will be back for dinner next time. read more

Okay, I've been to Posto four times now and can say with confidence that their margherita pizza is really good when paired with an arugula salad, but otherwise you should walk up the street to Flatbread pizza if you are planning on getting more. The sangria is sort of watery (the wine list in general is overpriced and subpar), the service always is noticeably flawed, and if you order a normal dinner you are looking at overspending on a so-so meal. However, if you DO go to Posto, I have some recommendations on the food beyond the margherita pizza and arugula salad. The calamari is good, the ricotta pasta is sort of lemony and well-seasoned, the arugula and pancetta pizza is passable, the mussels are not too bad (there's Pernod in the broth). I've had some other pizzas and they've all passed the edible test, but I have to emphasize how much I prefer Flatbread to Posto on the level of atmosphere, pizza and especially salads, beer selection, and waitstaff. In all: if you go to Posto, just split a margherita and arugula and be done with it. Leave a little hungry and maybe save room for dessert elsewhere. I've had the apple pie and gelato, which was good. Sure, go for that. I'm just not wild about this place. There's just a little bit of a douchy vibe with the flat screen televisions, less than average communication among the waitstaff and subsequently your table, and the music is questionable. This place is just a little confused on whether it's a sports bar or a good Italian restaurant. If it goes with the latter, the prices can perhaps be justified. read more

Dinner with friends last night. The food was delicious!!! Our server, Paola, was amazing and efficient. Patient while we waited for the third guest to arrive!! Will definitely be going back!!!!! read more

This review is for takeout ONLY. I haven't had a sit-down meal in the restaurant. We ordered two pizzas for pickup on a Sunday night - one Margherita, and one Caponata. We came home to find the toppings were extremely sparse, and the dough chewy and kind of soggy (definitely not crispy). Was the pizza tasty? Meh. I don't really understand all the rave reviews. For spending $40 on pizza, I expect to fart rainbows after eating it, and for angels to frolic on my tongue. Instead, it was all very average in taste, but well above-average in price. I may change my mind after having a meal in-house, but I think I'll stick to getting my "gourmet" pizza from Emma's in Kendall Square. read more

Over the years, my attendance at Posto has dwindled from 4 times a week to maybe 3 times a year. I don't know what happened. The management changed, they got all new servers and bartenders. A new chef. And it was very popular. These are not bad things. I just kinda miss the "old' days from 2010 when it was MY place. The food has changed a bit. I went on Monday night and the menu is now one half page, as opposed to a book, which was how it used to be. This is not a bad thing. The arancini is still on the menu and we got that right away. My friend who LOVED the arancini in visits past, said it tasted different. I didn't think it was bad, but I guess it was a little less saucy as before. Which is fine with me, I don't really like saucy arancini. She got the Maine crab tortellini and remarked how small the portion was (it was quite small) almost laughable, almost appertizeresque. I offered her some of my pasta which was shrimp and sopressata with spaghetti in a tomato sugo. She tried it and liked it. I don't like crab or tortellini so I skipped her offer to try her dinner. The wine was good (Nero d'Avola for me and a hearty pour at that) maybe 6 oz as opposed to 4 oz which is the norm down the street @ Spoke. My friend got a Slumbrew and while craft beer/draft beer is not usually my thing, I tried it and liked. Quite nice! I am glad I found a craft beer I like, very drinkable - especially on a cold night when you are in a warm restaurant. I normally get Corona Light with a lime, don't judge..it goes well with my tacos and just about anything else! We had a nice time conversing and the music was not loud, the service kind and I took a doggie bag home to my dog, er fiance. Who promptly devoured the spaghetti at 6am the next day for breakfast. Cold. Will I return? Yeah, sure. They still make good pizza and as long as they have wine, I'm there! read more

I barely remember my meal at Posto. That is not a good sign. Granted, I was on a first date with a remarkably attractive human being and was therefore somewhat less focused on food than usual, but I don't think it's unfair to say that the food at Posto is a little underwhelming. We started with the polenta fries. They were... fine. A bit bland, but otherwise inoffensive. For our main, we opted for the frutta pizza -- a white pizza with apples, gorgonzola crema, caramelized onions, and bacon. It was a nice, super subtle pizza with well-balanced flavors. Overpriced at $18, but tasty. The ambiance is fabulous. It's sexy, but still casual and well-lit enough to feel warm and inviting. Perfect date vibe. The wine selection is nice and round, with a staff on hand that seems knowledgeable enough to really help you make those baller decisions. However, I should note that I found our server to be a little bit on the push/intrusive side, especially since it was clear that a date was in progress. She wasn't bad, just a little more solicitous than I generally like. Overall, Posto didn't make that big of an impression on me. It was just aight, you know? I think I'll probably just stick with Flatbread Company for my next pizz-adventure. read more

I love this place. And, I'm going to give it five stars, despite a few things, which I'll round out my overwhelmingly positive dining experiences at Posto. First, I really do appreciate fresh, simple, well prepared food. Posto gets it. I've been there enough times to grasp that some of the chefs have a heavier hand in the salt department than others. I suggest strongly that if you find this to be true, either mention it beforehand, or send your dish back. It's not a chain restaurant where everything was seasoned 3 months ago a a production facility. The guy in the white coat is cooking your dinner. I ordered the arancini the first time I went there, and yes, they were a tad too salty. The next time? Perfect. And so, the art of a second chance wins again. I like the management here. They're super responsive and professional. We ate with my parents on a busy Friday night, and despite a long wait time for the "meet and greet/drinks/specials" schtick, an awkward but shyly attentive waitress, etc., my mom was a happy camper. I guess if you knew my mom, you'd understand why this is impressive. ;) Anyway. Its a fancy pizza place with a pretty good wine list, great looking cocktails, and a bit of "rustic-modern" Italian fare. They definitely deliver on what they are selling, without being ostentatious about it. Needs improvement on: The noise level. I find it fluctuates from white noise to dull roar, and it's generally ok as long as you and your dining companions can project. The function room. I don't understand the bad art/strange lighting bit. The rest of the place is a mirror to the overall product and well thought out, but I find the back room to be offensive enough of a visual to actually enjoy my meal less when seated there. But it's probably just me, right? If you live near Davis square, this is kind of the only nicer place woth eating at. Unless bland bar food is your thing, then more power to you, and more delicious pizza for me. Oh. OH! They are opening a MEXICAN restaurant where Gargoyles used to be. I have high hopes on sustaining myself exclisively on tacos in house-made totrtillas. Kidding...maybe. read more

Everytime my wife and I are in the Boston area, we come here for dinner. Great ambiance, amazing food and drinks. What more could you ask for? The pizzas are really good, the sea salt bread is baked to perfection and they always have fun seasonal drinks to try. read more

Posto - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

On a miserable rainy night in the beginning of April, my boyfriend and I schlepped over to Posto for dinner, hoping to warm our toes and spirits. We sat pretty close to the door, which was not particularly pleasant as we were still a little exposed to the elements every time someone opened the doors. Not to be deterred, we decided to get some drinks. He ordered the Gin Gin Mule that everyone raves about, while I opted for the Stoli Doli. Both were good, though we're certainly not experts (but the half-dozen vodka and Sprites we got the night before could have told you that). We got a wide array of dishes that all had one ingredient in common: SALT. This worked for some dishes, but certainly not the lemon arancini. Between the mozzarella, pomodoro, and parmesan, I expected it to be a little salty, but it tasted as if an entire shaker had been spilled in the mix. The other side-effect of the salt was to completely mask the citrus flavor. Luckily, this was to be the only real train wreck of the night. Better to get it out of the way first. The Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta was also laced with sodium, but I didn't mind it as much. Unable to decide between pizza and pasta, we got both. We split a Meatball Pizza and a half-order of Maine Crab Tortellini in a creamy pea sauce. The latter dish actually shied away from the salt, choosing to overload on pea flavor instead. Ending on a more positive note, the pizza was good, if a bit small, and was only a little bit salty. Dessert was a pair of cannolis from Modern Pastry. As an ardent Mike's fan, I did not approve, and ate them begrudgingly. They were fine, I guess...ok, they were delicious. Sue me! It's pretty bad, however, when the best dish you have all night is outsourced from a bakery in the North End. read more

I love this place and try to make my way there every few months. I've sampled at least 75% of the menu at this point and I can safely say that this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Boston area. Credentials: 100% 1st born Italian male (hold the wooden spoon please). The pizza oven sits out in the open and the prosciutto pizza is incredible. The bolognese is also one of the best I've had. Posto has an awesome drink/wine menu - sit at the bar and chat with the cool bartenders. Or if it's nice out try to sit outside on the patio. It can get busy so try to book a table beforehand - and save yourself the stress and take an uber because we all know how fun trying to find a spot in Davis Sq can be. read more

If Posto were a man, he and I would be in a long-term, loving relationship that just grows more charmingly comfortable with the years. I love its skinny, crunchy "breadsticks" in the glass vase on the tables. I love its spicy chili-infused oil that tastes SO. DAMN. GOOD. with the pizza crusts. I love its awesome wine list, and the Malbec I just tried a few weeks ago. I love its appetizers, ranging from Nona's meatballs to calimari. I love its pasta dishes that come in half or full portions, depending on the size of the fat kid inside you (we opted for full last time, on top of two appetizers and pizzas). I love its thin, charcoal-grilled pizzas that come in white or red varieties (I could be happy eating just their margherita pizza day in and day out). I love its desserts, like the tiramisu that was bigger than my head, with equally large flavor. I love its excellent service and romantic ambience, whether you're at the bar, in the main dining room, or in that cute little enclosed space near the open kitchen. I love you, Posto. Thank you for always providing me with such wonderful dining experiences and beautiful memories. I'll be seeing you. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a Friday date night, anticipating delicious Italian food, pizza, wine, and ambiance. The restaurant is definitely warm, inviting, and cozy. We each started off with a cocktail while perusing the menu. Since Jeff loves mussels, we decided to start off with the mussels appetizer. For entrees, I got the full order of the beef short rib gnocchi and Jeff, the salumi pizza. We also ordered a carafe of wine to go with dinner (bonus point for having glass, carafe, and full bottle options). Life is good, mussels come out, OMG they're served with rosemary sea salt bread- SCORE! EXCEPT, as soon as Jeff dug into the mussels, the shells were cracking and falling apart in his fingers. At first, I told him to just be careful since these mussels were smaller, but then we kept finding tons of shell pieces in our broth. A handful of mussels were cracked, and then I started crumbling a few shells with my fingers. This was weird. We should've said something as soon as Jeff noticed, but we felt bad since we had poked through the whole dish crumbling shells and had eaten half the sea salt bread by then. We were both disappointed in the quality (can't believe they served cracking/crumbling mussels!) and afraid we would get sick! We left the rest of the dish, hoping for better with the entrees. We waited almost half an hour between our app getting cleared and our entrees. Not ideal, but it was a Friday night. My beef short rib gnocchi was definitely better, although very salty. Jeff's Salumi pizza was also good - we agreed it was the best thing we ordered. For $120 (including tip) and fear that we would get sick from the shellfish, we both agreed it wasn't worth it at all. read more

My reviews have been slacking and all are overdue. First on the docket is Posto now we came here twice but only are here once as 1st time they had a private party we weren't gonna come back but we all were thankful that we did the dining experience was great from hostess to server and the atmosphere the layout it was summer there were outdoor tables although we sat Inside and AC was cranking very important to me. The food was terrific we were a bit apprehensive about getting Italian food in Davis Square as it's not really known for that but I think that's gonna change. We ordered a few appetizers ther server was very helpful naturally I can't remember her name :( we got 2 pizzas 1 Soppresatta and 1 Sausage and Meatball both were delicious the soppresatta had a nice kick to it and the sausage and meatball were on point I mean you could actually go in and just order pizzas and be satisfied. The server suggested the Burrsta which we all enjoyed. We also got the Arancini's which were delicious and the Pane. All appetizers were great you would think we would be full you would be wrong for entree's I got the Tagliatelle it was absolutely superb 1 friend got the grilled chicken with polenta he said it was great and 2 others got the short ribbed gnocchi they also were extremely happy with their meal. Now you would think we would be full after that once again you would be wrong we had room for dessert ! Two of us got the Raspberry pana cotta very light and delicious 1 got the Tiramisu and other got the chocolate bodina. The meal the service and atmosphere were all great it was a Monday night and was getting busy as we were leaving I'd definitely suggest making reservations if going during weekends but this place is a must try read more

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I have done a ton of dumb stuff in my life. On the short list we have: bleaching my hair; moving to Boston for my ex-boyfriend and ordering the Tripe at Posto. Why did I do it? Because I wanted blonde hair, duh. Oh...the tripe? It was...um....ok? I literally couldn't give it away. I was shouting DOES ANYONE WANT SOME TRIPE??? at my first Yelp event. I bet I made a good impression. But seriously...it was ok. I've had tripe in Philadelphia before and they serve it on a bun and honestly, I think I've been drunk every time I've eaten it. I just don't think that tripe is that cool. DOES ANYONE WANT COW STOMACH LINING? Weird. No one does. read more

I went back to Posto after being disenchanted with it when it first opened and I'm very happy to see that things have improved on all fronts. The pizza is now fully delicious -- an excellent combination of crispy and chewy with great usual and eclectic toppings. The cocktail prices are down to reasonable levels, the wine and beer continue to be excellent, and they offer all pizzas for $10 on Mondays now, putting Posto squarely in my price range. Between an improved Posto and the excellent new Flatbread location, it's a good time for pizza in Davis Square. read more

My friends and I were incredibly excited to try Posto. This particular location in Davis has had a rough time keeping businesses afloat, so I had high hopes for a classy joint moving in and really holding its own. I was disappointed by Posto for a few reasons: Atmosphere: Even on a relatively slow night, this place was LOUD. There is no buffer for the warehouse-like ceiling and hard floors. Don't bring your elderly aunts and uncles. Like many, I was surprised that there is absolutely no seating in the waiting area. And no umbrella stand. We were asked to drop our umbrellas in the vestibule. It doesn't seem like this particular part of the customer experience was thought through. Price: For what you get, the prices are extremely high. When we sat down, the waitress told us that the pizzas were "personal size - 12 inches." Since a person of my size can't finish a 12" pizza, this felt like an upsell and not just friendly advice. For $16 a pizza, I expected the best I've ever had. Or at least for Posto to deliver on the promise of "crispy" pizza. On the contrary, the center of the pizza was so soggy I couldn't pick it up. Which leads me to. . . Food: My friend discovered a chicken bone on top of her pizza, which would have been a moment of great excitement, had the pizza itself not been so bland that we all fell into a coma. The Margherita pizza was much better, but again with the soggy crust. It's hard to go to Posto and not compare it to its local brothers and sisters (Sagra and Alfresco in Davis Square have better value, and Cambridge 1 is essentially the same concept but with a much nicer atmosphere). I will say that the waitstaff was friendly, and it's clear that everyone is doing their very best - but it just wasn't enough for me to justify a return visit. read more

Soggy pizza, disappointing chicken parm, and a very long wait for entrees without any update or check in from server. I understand that restaurants are short-staffed, but when all the tables that sat after you get their food before you, the server should at least check in. read more

We. Love. Posto. From the weird bread "sticks", to the appetizers, to the pizza, to the entrees, and dessert, you really can't go wrong. I don't even know how to be specific writing this review because we have tried so many things, and a lot of what they have on their menu is seasonal, so I'll just go with some notables in each category: Apps: Nonna's Meatballs are awesome. There are usually five meatballs total, in a house made red sauce and covered with mozzarella cheese. YUM. The Burratta is always delicious and creamy. The rosemary sea salt bread is fantastic dipped in their chili infused olive oil, but it is very salty (maybe a plus or a minus depending on your taste?)... The Arancini is so amazing that my husband (probably in a signature cocktail induced moment - those are good too) thought that they were meatballs. They are not, nor do they taste like meatballs, but we REALLY love Nonna's meatballs, so that's how good the Arancini were. Salad: I have always been a fan of the Arugula salads, regardless of their make-up. They are pretty large, so they can be good for sharing between two people, and the flavors are always balanced well Pizza: Oh, how I wish I hadn't given up pork... The Frutta pizza is super good, and my husband always likes the Calabrese. Their Zucca white pizza changes with the seasons, as well as a couple of others, I think, but you really can't go wrong. The pizzas are big enough to share if you're getting some apps and a salad, but we have been known to order two pizzas (because we like completely different things) and polish off more than half of each in a sitting. Entrees: These also shift with the seasons, but most recently, I had the Braised Short Rib Gnocchi (very very good, though the gnocchi was slightly undercooked) and the Jonah Crab Tortellini. Both were amazing. Dessert: We rarely have room for this, but in the dozen or so times we've been to Posto in the last few years, we have had: The Tirsmisu - Made with local Taza chocolate. If you haven't had Taza, be warned that it is grainy by nature (part of it's charm in my opinion). The Cannoli - Really really good. The ricotta is a bit creamier than it might be at Mike's or Modern Pastry, though. The Gelato - My husband is a sucker for ice cream, and has enjoyed all flavors he has tried. Cocktails: Posto has some great signature cocktails - our current favorite is the Autumn Sangria. Not too sweet - really great flavors. Also, their regular cocktails are served in pretty large glasses (!). Posto has become one of our regular dinner haunts, and it never disappoints. read more

tl;dr I wish we'd gone to Mike's for giant craft beers and pizza, followed by JP Lick's. Instead, we lit our money on our fire going here. For the price (we spent over $100) this was a lousy meal. We went around 5:45pm on a Saturday, so it wasn't very crowded. Our food came out very quickly. I had pizza, which was frankly a soggy, limp mess. Toppings slid off, it seemed watery, and it wasn't hot (which would at least explain the toppings sliding off). The ingredients tasted good enough, but it was not at all satisfying to eat. My wife's meal seemed kind of small for the cost, and while she said it was good it wasn't good enough to justify the cost to portion size. The chocolate gelati was, to me, indistinguishable from chocolate ice cream, but it cost $6. The Lavazza coffee was better than the average watered-down brown water at most places, but was still over priced and no refill! If I had it to do over again, I would have gone to Mike's (down the street) for pizza and then to JP Lick's for ice cream. The food would have been better and about one-third the cost. read more