Solid upscale Italian staple in Harvard Square -- white-tablecloth and refined, a perfect place for special events, business dinners, or dates! The first thing you'll notice when you enter is the wine - the wine! I have been to few other Italian places in Boston with such an extensive wine menu. It's seriously overwhelming here, but in a good way. I came for a birthday dinner last night with three friends. The interior ambiance is very nice - subdued lighting, nice tablecloths, other diners dressed up nicely (not in a pretentious way!). To start, we ordered the Polpettini Florentine (meatballs), the Prosciutto, and the Caprese. All three were delicious, with large enough portions to share. Presentation was nice, but more homestyle than you would expect from an upscale place like this. For my main, I got the Pappardelle Bolognese "Bianco" - huge portion, you'll have enough to bring home! The noodles were al dente with personality, but the rest of the dish was a little flat and bland, beginning with the presentation. The dominant flavor was creaminess, without much depth. I think I'll order something else next time. Good service, a spectacular wine menu, generous portions, and above average food? You'll see me coming back with groups of friends or family read more

Toscano - Pappardelle Bolognese Bianco - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I dropped by on a Wednesday night with a friend for some simple food and a few drinks. While the restaurant's atmosphere and furnishings were very nice, the pizza was terrible. The crust was like a really thick cracker and the toppings were almost flavorless. The drinks were also a subpar... the bartender filled a fancy old fashioned with pebble ice, which totally dilutes the drink. Perhaps some of the other dishes are better, but the pizza was a major letdown. We got the sausage one specifically. read more

Lunch with Hubby. Food and Service were good. We liked it. This was my second time. My favorite there was Tiramisu and Panna Cotta. read more

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Colleagues and I are in town for business and decided to check out Harvard square. Saw this on yelp and went in. We were asked if we had reservations but thankfully beat the dinner rush and were able to secure a nice spot. Note: make reservations if possible. All 3 of us ended up ordering seafood. Had the special oysters as an appetizer. (My first experience!) I was surprised at how it tasted really well-not rubbery nor fishy as I imagined since haven't ventured for it in the past. I had the branzino which was delightful. Colleagues had seafood risotto, the other seafood pasta. All 3 dishes were seasoned very well-can taste all the components. Risotto was rich but so flavorful without being merely tomato-y. We enjoyed the experience. read more

Toscano - Oysters appetizer - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Our party of two came here for Sunday lunch during restaurant week. For $20 you get an appetizer, an entree and a dessert! Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated immediately. Cute decors and lights, warm ambience with top notch service. Our server made sure we were satisfied with our meal. Cups were always refilled. The somewhat warm focaccia bread and olive oil was good. Cappuccino was better than that from Starbucks. Appetizer: +Tuscan salad: big portion; lots of veggies. +tomato soup: not a big fan. it was like tomato sauce to me; I expected something creamier and more like cream soup. Entree: -shrimp pasta: the super firm al dente wasn't cooked enough. I love al dente but it was just too chewy. The sauce was too bland and not seasoned well. The dish did not taste good at all but undoubtedly it was a hearty entree. +sirloin: highlight of the meal! Medium rare sirloin that was actually cooked to medium rare. The white caper sauce added just enough flavor to the meat and the portion was big! The small red potatos that came with it were a little too firm. Dessert: +tiramisu: delicious tiramisu!! There were three layers to this delicacy-- sponge cake ,some sort of custard and cream. It's delicious. -blueberry tart: way too sweet to my liking. Plenty of (sour)blueberry but it was just too sweet for me to like it. Overall, the restaurant week menu was a steal! For the price I'll definitely come back. However I probably won't return for other dishes off its regular menu. read more

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Have you ever been put in the friend zone? It happened to me once, in high school, before I wised up and learned how to play The Game. Friend-zoning is when someone decides they want to do everything but fool around with you. It could be for any number of reasons. "It's not that I don't think you're attractive. You're very attractive. I just really enjoy your company as a friend and I don't want to ruin that." "I don't think of you that way. I love you like a sibling." Boys, let me translate. This either means she has someone else in mind or it means you're not man enough on some level. You're "cute." Or "sweet." You never want to hear a woman say you're "cute" because she means you're cute like a gerbil. But you wouldn't cast Nuzzles the hamster as the Terminator, would you? You wouldn't even cast him as the Terminator's armpit hair. It's not bad news if she says you're "pretty" cute. That means she's talking about your physical attractiveness but just "cute" means remember to put Kleenex on your shopping list, virgin. Things seem to be changing for women for the better. I'm glad. No society can thrive if women suffer. But one thing will not change: Women are attracted to a masculinity that gets their evolutionary chemistry all excited. Some men have it. Some don't. Women want a guy who could run out of the cave, bop the saber-toothed tiger over the head and bring home the meat. If you've been friend-zoned, you're more likely the guy who can buy her a frappuccino with his rewards card. Nice to look at, no doubt, but you lack what she's looking for on a visceral level. She'll hang out with you, but she won't stay for the good stuff. This has been my relationship with every single flashy restaurant in Boston in the eight years I've lived here. I've friend-zoned Townsman, Empire, Legal Crossing, and Strega. These are just the tip of the iceberg. I have a platonic relationship with these restaurants, i.e., I'll go in for a few drinks, but my mind is on the place with the slow-cooked, well-seasoned food just waiting to make my night perfect. Until last month, when, riding in on a white horse, Toscano took my breath away. Toscano just won this season of 'The Bachelorette.' Walking in, you get the old Townsman vibe: Martinis, cocktail dresses, buttoned-up shirts, stock portfolios, and orgies on secret islands. Then the enthusiastic, light-speed waitress brings you your veal Milanese, a slab of meat the shape and size of Antarctica. You bite into it. It has a crisp crust. The crust is lightly seasoned with what tastes like oregano and the always-pleasing bite of black pepper. The veal itself is cooked so perfectly that it's still tender on the inside. This is hard to do because of how thin a veal cutlet is. It takes an experienced, watchful eye to get that right. And it never seems to end. You can barely shovel in the last few forkfuls but you do it because it's that good. Instead of making the relationship complicated, Toscano keeps it simple. The veal is accompanied by a simple, lightly dressed side salad. The salad eggs you on, assuring you that it's right there if you need a fresh contrast to the veal. I finished it all. I was charmed. I was dazzled. I thought only I could make a breaded cutlet that well. Then came the pasta course. Here's what a good pasta bolognese should be: Balanced between creamy and saucy, just a notch above al dente if it's penne, sprinkled liberally with Parmigiano Reggiano and black pepper, and the meat has to taste like it was simmered for hours. Top with chopped parsley. A dab of butter is optional but I suggest you try not giving a shit if you eat at Toscano. Butter is necessary to tie a bolognese together. The bolognese hit every mark. I added a little salt and pepper because I'm a fussy maniac but I don't think most people will need it. I had leftovers but I couldn't stay away from them. Later that night, I crept out of my bed at 2 a.m. and finished the rest using my hands standing at the refrigerator. I topped the meal with some strong Negronis. Soon, they hijacked my brain and flew it to an undisclosed location. If the light fixtures had fallen straight onto my head at that moment, I would have sizzled to death a happy man. Toscano? Text me on Monday. I would love to go out with you again. read more

Toscano - The gargantuan veal Milanese. Fuck the knife and fork. Pick it up with both hands and take huge bites. - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great ambience, lots of sparkle in chandeliers and mirrors around, marble bar, very attentive service by bartender, full drink menu including signature cocktails, food is excellent all around, pasta perfect al dente, disagree with the negative review of the tiramisu was superb, don't normally leave restaurant reviews anymore but felt inspired to do so with gratitude, prices NYC-pricey, par for the course, BUT....... I look around and who's there..not that it isn't comfortably "enough" filled, but not exactly a hive or hotspot of energy in the dining clientele, a lot of bored tourists, seems like a lot of checked-out people, no fashion on display, no dates it seemed, parents with precocious children on meal plans, STAID STAID STAID Harvard crowd, no zing..but it's always that way, this is probably the nicest restatuant in Harvard Square, and it's not their fault if the only local signs of life are stodgy retired professors on pension blah blah. Worth every penny and I'd do it again. Just need a better cast of characters! read more

Great little place along Harvard Graduate School of Education. Loved the pasta dishes here! Try the bolognese and the roast chicken dish. Definitely make a reservation or come by early with your fingers crossed. If you're here for lunch, they may have half portions of pasta (ask your server!) read more

Great location! I've always wanted to eat here and never thought of it in time to get a rezzie. Drinks were good as were appetizers. We had a super nice waiter too, but I'm sorry to say dinner was a total disappointment. We ordered the branzino and the pappardelle bolgnese and neither were good. I will not be going again. read more

My new favorite spot in Harvard Square, classy and the food is quite good. The Panna Cotta is absolutely delicious!

Normally, Toscano is a little bit on the pricey side. However, I went during restaurant week and got AMAZING food for a great price. I loved the steak in the brandy sauce. Their sauce had the best balance of brandy, cream, and cracked pepper. The steak was cooked perfectly. We got an entree plate for a great deal. I had the crab risotto and it was okay. It wasn't so good where it was worth the price. However, their dessert tiramisu was very good. It wasn't a typical tiramisu, but it tasted delicious. Normally, Toscano is a bit pricey, and in my opinion not worth the prices, but with restaurant week, it's worth it. read more

3.5/5 stars Food: The food was pretty good but could have definitely been a lot more flavorful! My mom got the steak (bistecca di filetto) and the steak was cooked well but didn't seem to have any seasoning on it? The veal scaloppine was pretty good and was dressed with a lemon sauce. I got the orecchiette vitello which tasted like crushed tomatoes from a can with ground veal and mushrooms. That being said though, the blueberry white chocolate tart was divine with a deliciously buttery tart!! Ambiance: You're definitely paying for the ambiance when you come here - the interior is super cute and if you can manage to snag a seat next to the windows, the view of Harvard Square shops is fairly nice. Service: Good - staff was very attentive! read more

Based on the stellar reviews and an appealing-looking menu, I was eager to try Toscano Harvard Square. I was nearby on an inclement evening, so I dined there. The mediocre quality of the ingredients and the cooking was really surprising. The food was at a level that you would find at a chain restaurant such as The Cheesecake Factory (maybe Cheesecake Factory is better; it's been a while). The house olive oil was appalling. One can easily find better oil at a Star Market. The oven-roasted pork tenderloin was underwhelming. It took the kitchen three tries to make roasted potatoes that were neither underdone nor burnt. A side of sauteed spinach was very bland. The meal also consisted of minestrone, a glass of pinot noir, and chamomile tea. This cost $72, not including taxes and a tip. The disconnect between the quality of the meal and the price that was charged was nothing short of amazing. read more

We got lucky. Toscano is a nice restaurant, and we walked in without reservations. We were given the table of a no-show. The atmosphere and service were superb; the food was good, but not great. * Caesar salad and bruschetta for starters - a heavy dose of garlic in the bruschetta was a fantastic opening for our meal, offset by a caesar salad dressing which was heavy/mayonaisse-y. * Venison in green peppercorn sauce - meat was cooked perfectly, sauce was on the sweet side. * Gnocchi - undercooked with a bland cheese sauce. * Risotto with homemade sausage - I've never had fresh tomatoes in a risotto before, which threw the flavor off for me. There was a lot of food going around, which left no room at all for dessert. I would have liked to try a tiramisu. read more

Excellent service and excellent food. I really like this location in Harvard Square. Excellent eggplant Parmesan and scallops and totally loved the taglierini with porcini mushrooms. I absolutely loved it. And what a delicious bunch of sorbets especially the pistachio one. Yum. read more

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Nice restaurant--just stopped in for drinks and pizza. Drinks and service are fine...would NEVER go there for pizza again. The crust is limp ( I did as for it to be prepared crispy) and tastes like a mouthful of tasteless cornmeal. If they do make this in house----perhaps a recipe change....it taste more like a prepared crust. I have eaten other meals here other than pizza and it was very good....just don't order pizza! read more

Came for a late lunch/early dinner. Tuscan cuisine. Was one of our best meals in Boston. On low carb diet, so got the Caprese salad (the burrata was sublime) and 4 cheese tasting. Mains were: wood-grilled Atlantic swordfish loin, and Bistecca de Filetto (10 oz filet) substituting asparagus for the potatoes. The main were perfectly cooked and flavorful. The steak was perfectly medium rare, tender and charred to give favor. Everything was excellent, especially the service. Would definitely return. read more

Piss poor service and mediocre food. We came here for dinner and were thoroughly disappointed by the terrible customer service. The waiter exhibited complete lack of attention and took forever to render basic needs such as refilling the water and bringing the check. In fact, it took nearly 25 minutes, 2 bus boys, and 0 waiters to bring the bill, which the waiter snatched up immediately when we placed the payment inside. As for the food, the crust of the pizza was very thin and over cooked. It made chewing a terribly difficult feat that left my jaw tapping out after the second slice. I do not recommend coming here unless you want to pay a premium for worse than subpar service. read more

Super mid. The food is frankly....not good. They have good service and a really good vibe but it doesn't compensate for the mediocre food. You're better off spending your money elsewhere. read more

Really good from start to finish,we came for lunch to celebrate double birthday, ordered nice Sangiovese,some calamari,pizza for start ,my main was swordfish with side of peas -super delicious,everyone else was equally satisfied with their meals,got tiramisu on the house for my birthday,ordered the cannoli ("leave the gun ,take the cannoli") also delicious Now few hiccups, I 've had way way better calamari,this was chewy somewhat,and the bread came a bit late ,but overall 5 star for the waitress,attentive,took pics of us ,brought high chair ,and dessert on the house(even though we showed up as walk-in for lunch)sorry I forgot her name,thank you again, Parking was off street meters-easy to find ,close and cheap read more

Toscano - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've been here twice. The first time, I had the scallops dish and the pasta with crabmeat. The spinach that came with the scallops was so good! It wasn't memorable, but it wasn't bad. We got 3 desserts to share: creme brûlée, tiramisu, and white chocolate blueberry tart. My favorite dessert of all time is their white chocolate blueberry tart. It's just the right balance of sweetness. The creme brûlée was also delicious. I was really disappointed with the tiramisu here. Don't get it! I came back last weekend and we got the panini Toscano, bolognese, and the blueberry tart. The panini came out so warm and ooey delicious. I totally recommend it if you don't mind waiting 10-15min for them to make it. The bolognese was delicious as well. It's a little different than the regular bolognese you get at other restaurants because it is a white sauce. The lunch size was a perfect portion for me. Of course the blueberry tart was the star of the show. It is always consistently perfectly balanced. The bartender was great too!!! read more

Toscano - White chocolate blueberry tart - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed this place for lunch. I thought their pricing was great (most things under $15) especially for some of the pricey places in Harvard. We came at around noon and had our choice of seats by the open windows. We also had a baby with us and they were very accommodating. I got the four cheese gnocchi and found it to be delicious. It's also a pretty filling meal because it's on the heavy side. My friend got the chicken caesar which came with two big chicken breasts, which she enjoyed. I think with all the fancy restaurants in Harvard, you should definitely keep this place on your radar. Delicious Italian food in a classy atmosphere read more

Toscano - Chicken caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Pricey food, but it is delicious! Absolutely love their bacon rigatoni and rigatoni norcina. Their pasta sauces are so flavorful and their rigatoni is perfectly al dente. Didn't like their spinach shrimp ravioli as much, didn't have as much flavor and so that was disappointing. Also, make sure you leave room for dessert, because their blueberry white chocolate pie dessert is out of their world!!! This is a place to treat yourself to a nice dinner, and worth the experience. read more

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One of our favorite places to go eat! Lighter Italian cuisine with such delicious selections and reasonable prices. It is so nice inside too, makes you feel like you're in a much more expensive restaurant: the bathroom decors, the way they serve soups/wines (pour from cup to your bowl in front of you) This is my mom's favorite place to bring all her guests to. We always love the food there, today she had a risotto that was a tad too salty (for her) The waitress and manager both came over to apologize and immediately went to make a new batch and was just so sweet about it. Amazing customer service. We honestly have nothing bad to say. Will still be one of our staples and thank goodness it's close by! read more

Dinner for two in this Harvard located place. Nice and comfortable inside and the waitstaff was super good. Ordered the branzino, which was average as I felt the quality of the fish was a bit suspect but the flavor of the plate was decent. However the oysters were a homerun as they were fresh and plump. They claimed they were locally sourced near Plymouth but who knows. Also ordered the pesce misto which was most excellent and all the seafood was grilled to perfection. Nice evening and the pricing seemed reasonable. Escaped with a $100 bill, all up. read more

Terrible food and haven't had such awful food for 10 years. Meat are not fresh and there is some hair in my dishes. I talked to the waitress and she said it was mine and it was a long hair in my dish. However, I have short hairs. I don't know how this blonde waitress can say such words without thinking. Perhaps she couldn't. Definitely won't recommend to my friends and please don't come to this place if you don't want to go to hell. read more

I planned a work lunch here during Dine Out Boston. This location caps regular dining at 12 people (while the Beacon Hill location caps it at 10). Any additional people required private dining, which has a $600-700 food and beverage minimum. Large reservations also require a credit card on file. The Dine Out Boston menu was a great deal at 3 courses for $25/pp before tax and gratuity. We all left full. I had the panzanella, sirloin, and tiramisu. The panzanella was okay though I wouldn't purposefully order it again. The sirloin was nicely done and my favorite part of the meal. The tiramisu was my least favorite. The texture of the cream was more like pudding, which threw a lot of us off. We also ordered both the white and red wine on the Dine Out Boston menu (~30/bottle) and were pleased with the quality. Each course came out at the same time, which is wonderful for large group dining. Our server was kind enough to split the check among our table of 11 people (though his displeasure was noticeable when we asked before we started ordering). read more

Classy vibes, good food, very attentive service, also not too loud. In short, great for a nice dinner date! Dishes I'd recommend: - The grilled salmon!! So juicy and flavorful, complete with a beautifully crispy skin. One of the best salmon I've had in Boston. It's paired with a few lonely stalks of asparagus, but they're also cooked/seasoned well. - The Penne dish with Tuscan meat sauce also had amazing flavors (bold, rich, and meaty). - Tiramisu for dessert was really good and not overly sweet. The presentation is unique - resembles ice cream scoops in a martini glass. Overall a great experience. I've also tried their Restaurant Week menu, which is arguably better than their regular menu. read more

Toscano - Grilled salmon - so good!! - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I took a cue from the table next to us who ordered mouthwatering-looking scallops. With so many seafood offerings, it was hard to decide, but I chose well. Five gigantic shrimp sautéed with white wine, butter, & herbs w/ a side of roasted potatoes--talk about a party of flavors in your mouth. Another item done so well, I need it again right this very minute--white chocolate tart with blueberries. A generous triangle of deliciousness. White chocolate was a beautiful consistency; not too melted, but definitely not hard. I licked up every crumb (& I'm not much into dessert crust. ) Awesome. read more

Toscano - That white chocolate blueberry amazingness! - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I have been here quite a few times already (lunch, dinner) so obviously I love their food. My favorites are the Toscano pasta (it comes with rigatoni and a hearty/savory red meat sauce), the mushroom risotto, the osso buco (tender and juicy; amazing sauce) and their blueberry white chocolate torte (not too sweet; the crust is addictive). I also was once served a mushroom dish that was cooked on their grill. It was unbelievably "bacon-y" and they told me it was just mushrooms and olive oil and salt (hint-hint for the vegetarians out there). I was bummed that the mushroom dish was just seasonal because I can eat that everyday. They also have a limoncello martini which I really like (although I ask for extra limoncello because I like mine really sweet). The best part? They have Diet Coke that comes in a bottle and for some reason, it tastes way better than Diet Coke from a can or fountain (this is probably what won me over). The service is awesome also. On all the occasions I dined there, the waiters have always been so friendly and cheerful. At one of my dinners there, my friend and I reserved a table for 8 people, on a super busy Saturday night. None of his other friends showed up, but nevertheless, our waiter was patient about it (even though we took up seats that could have gone to the other patrons who were waiting). We of course gave the seats up so that they can seat other guests. (I felt totally bad for even taking up seats when we were getting flaked on). I was also here for New Year's Eve and they were handing out noise makers and hats. I thought it was really cool that the entire restaurant celebrated with everybody. Michael S.'s review was correct. Their bathrooms are so pretty! I wish my bathroom at home looked like that. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge! read more

Toscano - #Limoncello #martini extra limoncello-- YUMMY!!!! - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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From the outside, I was really excited to get seated for dinner. The interior was very nice too; a nice touch of lemons and corks in a glass envase as you walk into the restaurant really caught my eye. We sat in the back room that was more cozy and intimate, great for a group of four. The conversation was great; the service good but nothing special. To start we had the prosciutto and carpaccio. The prosciutto wrapped in melon was delectable; however, the carpaccio, even with truffile oil atop (an extra $2) felt like it had no flavor. My my main dish was less than memorable; the pesto was very dry on the linguine. Honestly, I think my Trader Joes' pesto leaves a more savory and satisfying dish. This sentiment was unique to my dish; having tried the others, they were better flavored and enjoyed by the group. I left with mix feelings. read more

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This is my third time in Boston, and whenever I come back I always find myself at Toscano. The food is superb and the wait staff is amazing. If you're looking for alcohol, do yourself a favor and order the Andrew Gin. Andrew if you're reading this, warm regards from Los Angeles. -Kevin read more

Ordered the smoked salmon appetizer to share, rigatoni special (veal, prosciutto, etc), and the tiramisu. My friend ordered the basic rigatoni that is on the menu. The dinner was nothing special, I would neither recommend nor discourage someone from eating here. However, it should be noted that there are definitely better Italian restaurants in Boston. Though I am not sure about Harvard Square in general. I found the portions rather small for dinner. Both of us were able to eat our entire plate of pasta, when usually I would be struggling to finish. There was also not as much meat as I would have liked in my dish. The salmon appetizer was ok, kind of wished we got something else. And the tiramisu had more filling than cake. Overall there was nothing spectacular about this restaurant. Maybe if the service had been outstanding I would be more impressed. Our waitress was kind but came off condescending when answering our questions. At one point I asked her how to pronounce a menu item and she said she didn't know any Italian, which is fine but I feel like as a waitress she should at least know how to pronounce the items she is serving. Ambiance: intimate, romantic read more

Toscano - Tiramisu dessert ($8) - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food-wise it's a four. Service made me deduct one star though. The waiter was very pushy. The meatball app was very delicious and the tomato sauce perfectly made. I ordered the pasta with Tuscan meat sauce which was really delicious. Very generous portion size that I got a box to go. read more

It's closed to the Harvard square. Street parking on sides. I think it is a part of the adult education center. Open in the afternoon The decoration is good. High end, great light. They have a nice reservation system. You can feel the class even from the menus folder. I came here for the pasta so I ordered only just that. It was fine. However I can't say it was a pleasant experience. My waiter D, greeted me 10min after I seated. He has a very bad attitude. He collected my plates and bread basket while I was still working on them. For a couple of times, he was so impatient that he even asked someone else to bring me my dish and check. It was the least I have ever tipped. read more

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This is my pre-review, so far pretty good. My waiter is really nice, but the waiter told the menu in Italian. I can't understand the menu, so I'm going to end up just getting plain pasta. I'll write back in about an hour to see if the food was good or, as bad as the menu understandings. I'm not an alcoholic so I ordered a Shirley temple. Possibly the best Shirley temple I have ever had. It's taste is exquisite, and flavourful, now I can't wait food. Still don't have that other star though, because of the menu I can't understand, and I don't think anyone else would, and can understand. Been here for thirty minutes and just got the bread! This is ridiculous! I can't believe it! The shape of this bread has a horrible look too, it's square! Bread is not square! The bread is also too chewy, and has no crunch at all! The oil tastes like sour grapes mixed with vinegar. I have to say the food blew me away. My spaghetti was served in a very artistic way. The guy came around and put just the right amount of cheese on my pasta. Don't even get me started with the sauce! It was superb just the right amount of tomato, and just the right texture. For someone planning on going here, don't judge this restaurant until you have tried the food. read more

Toscano - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Recently, we chose Toscano in Harvard Square to celebrate our friend's birthday. First, I'd like to mention that our host was very accommodating by modifying our reservation when I notified them that some of our party would be 30 minutes late. Many establishments would not be as accommodating, but Toscano found a way to make it happen. Second, our waiter was very attentive and understanding while some of us sat at the table with appetizers, salads, and adult beverages waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. Later, he explained the specials and two of us decided to try them. The tuna, recommended rare, was delicious and cooked perfectly. The sole was also fresh and enjoyed as were the more traditional pasta dishes. For dessert we split cannolis and a white chocolate and blueberry tort, and those were scrumptious with after dinner drinks, coffee, and espresso. Thank you Toscano -- we will be back in the near future. read more

I've been here many times and they never disappoint. The food is always excellent. Great service. Great place for lunch or romantic dinner. Definitely take advantage during restaurant week. The menu is just as good as their regular menu. read more

Toscano - Swordfish with caper sauce and potatoes. - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Everything is delicious. Highly recommend prosciutto e melone and linguine vongole. Service is superb and the wine selection is great. Go to place if you are having a friends or family reunion. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday -- one of the best Italian places I've been to. Rigatoni Toscano, which had a tomato cream sauce and was flavored heavily with bacon, was amazing, as well as the ravioli anatra (spinach ricotta ravioli with a ground duck bolognese style sauce). Both are around $18-19, decent serving size. read more