We were craving for some pasta but didn’t want to go to North End. Our first time here and did not disappoint! Had the Grilled Calamari to start and it was incredibly flavorsome dish! The Pasta (Chitarra and Bolognese) that we ordered was cooked perfectly al dente and it was simply satisfying and very enjoyable! We’ll definitely go back to try other dishes! Antonio from Napoli was a great host! “Molto Bene!”Dietary restrictions: Dessert was Gluten Free Chocolate CakeParking: Parking Lot nearby available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari
Gregory Nuzzo-mueller
Dietary restrictions: Chef was very accommodating to adjust the preparation of his meals to suit my needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari
T R
I have tried this place 4 times. I wanted to love this place. I am not impressed with their food. Recently I ordered a pizza from them. The first time I ordered it was undercooked in the middle. So I decided to give them another try maybe it was an off day. Nope! The pizza looks amazing but when you grab a slice it immediately flops the center of the pizza is never cooked through. When I went in to pick up my pizza. The lady cooking the pizzas was not wearing gloves. She pours oil on top of the pizza when it is done. See the oil on my pizza in the pic. I don’t want oil on top! The guy taking the orders and cashing people out at the register also waits the tables. I seen him cash a guy out at the register and immediately go into the kitchen cut up bread with no gloves and serve it to a table. This is not sanitary. Also while I was waiting there were small flies flying everywhere. Meanwhile it is March the doors were not open. Where are the flies coming from? The other two times I ordered different menu items food was not good. One time the chicken was overcooked. Will not be back.
Food: 1
Aaron Abel
Excellent food, value far better than the price point. Awesome service with some personality.The pizza is some of the best in the state.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil, Lasagna
Summer Wang
Living in Boston for nearly a decade with my Italian boyfriend, we've become quite the connoisseurs of Italian cuisine, particularly pizza. This restaurant holds a special place in our hearts, earning the seal of approval not just from him but from other Northern Italians in our circle. Their pizzas are exceptional, with my personal favorite being the 'Ore Pizza', adorned with that irresistible truffle aroma. I must have ordered it at least 30 times by now; it's my go-to comfort food.On our latest visit, we decided to mix things up and try their daily special alongside our usual favorites. The monkfish risotto caught our eye, accompanied by a few appetizers and, of course, the beloved Ore Pizza. The risotto did not disappoint – every bite was a delight, perfectly capturing the essence of Italian flavor we've come to adore.It's rare to find a place that consistently exceeds expectations, making each visit a memorable experience. This Italian gem in Boston definitely deserves a glowing 5-star review for continually delivering outstanding dishes and making us feel like we're back in Italy with every meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Kim
Have loved this place ever since a friend brought me here in 2013. A very special place with great food!
Food: 5
Ani7
I love an Italian restaurant where the staff members speak Italian! Gran gusto is a neighborhood restaurant with very high culinary standards. We thoroughly enjoyed the calamari appetizer. Both the pasta and salmon entrée we would order again. The waiter kindly advised us for wine that matched our entrées, highly recommended!  we will return when we are in Cambridge again 
Anthony Wood
I was in the area for work and ordered a Margherita Pizza. It is easily the best I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil
I am an Italian-American. I dined at Gran Gusto with my husband and adult son on a weeknight and we all agreed that our meals were the best we have eaten at any Italian restaurant in the Boston area in years. Our pasta was fresh and home-made. All of our food arrived piping hot and appropriately spiced and was delicious. The service was also excellent - attentive and accommodating. Both the host/manager and our server made us feel very welcome and not rushed. Further, unlike in many other area restaurants that are too noisy, we and others at Gran Gusto were able to have a conversation over dinner in which we were all able to hear what each other said.
Enzosfamily
Great wine list and menu. Service was excellent. Pizzas were delicious, though, not as warm as we'd have liked. 2 out of 3 we ordered were more of a luke warm and not hot. We would definitely go back! Plus, ample parking in a lot across the street.
We dined on a busy Saturday evening. Food was very good. Standouts were the orecchietti and Sunday gravy. Tiramisu for dessert, while yummy, was not egg-based. Our waiter was a man of very few words. In fact, other than one staff member asking about our food, no one else even spoke to us. We were celebrating a birthday and it was noted on the reservation. Not a big deal, but there was no mention of it by the staff. We did notice another diner get a candle in her dessert, wonder how they made the special request? In summary, we enjoyed the food so will likely visit again.
Andrea Carenini
Great genuine Italian food for good price!!! Go for Orecchiette and Nduja. Try the burrata!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scialatielli
Scott M
Very cute place and the food was great except for the Caesar salad. My only complaint is the how bad the service was. We sat at the bar for 15 minutes and not one person acknowledged us. We wanted a drink before we sat down at our table. We sat down at our table and again no one came over for a good 25 minutes. We had to ask for water, drinks, menus, etc. I will not return based on the service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sherif Gerges
Pizza was authentically Italian and service was impeccable.
We were craving for some pasta but didn’t want to go to North End. Our first time here and did not disappoint! Had the Grilled Calamari to start and it was incredibly flavorsome dish! The Pasta (Chitarra and Bolognese) that we ordered was cooked perfectly al dente and it was simply satisfying and very enjoyable! We’ll definitely go back to try other dishes! Antonio from Napoli was a great host! “Molto Bene!”Dietary restrictions: Dessert was Gluten Free Chocolate CakeParking: Parking Lot nearby available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari
Dietary restrictions: Chef was very accommodating to adjust the preparation of his meals to suit my needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari
I have tried this place 4 times. I wanted to love this place. I am not impressed with their food. Recently I ordered a pizza from them. The first time I ordered it was undercooked in the middle. So I decided to give them another try maybe it was an off day. Nope! The pizza looks amazing but when you grab a slice it immediately flops the center of the pizza is never cooked through. When I went in to pick up my pizza. The lady cooking the pizzas was not wearing gloves. She pours oil on top of the pizza when it is done. See the oil on my pizza in the pic. I don’t want oil on top! The guy taking the orders and cashing people out at the register also waits the tables. I seen him cash a guy out at the register and immediately go into the kitchen cut up bread with no gloves and serve it to a table. This is not sanitary. Also while I was waiting there were small flies flying everywhere. Meanwhile it is March the doors were not open. Where are the flies coming from? The other two times I ordered different menu items food was not good. One time the chicken was overcooked. Will not be back.
Food: 1
Excellent food, value far better than the price point. Awesome service with some personality.The pizza is some of the best in the state.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil, Lasagna
Living in Boston for nearly a decade with my Italian boyfriend, we've become quite the connoisseurs of Italian cuisine, particularly pizza. This restaurant holds a special place in our hearts, earning the seal of approval not just from him but from other Northern Italians in our circle. Their pizzas are exceptional, with my personal favorite being the 'Ore Pizza', adorned with that irresistible truffle aroma. I must have ordered it at least 30 times by now; it's my go-to comfort food.On our latest visit, we decided to mix things up and try their daily special alongside our usual favorites. The monkfish risotto caught our eye, accompanied by a few appetizers and, of course, the beloved Ore Pizza. The risotto did not disappoint – every bite was a delight, perfectly capturing the essence of Italian flavor we've come to adore.It's rare to find a place that consistently exceeds expectations, making each visit a memorable experience. This Italian gem in Boston definitely deserves a glowing 5-star review for continually delivering outstanding dishes and making us feel like we're back in Italy with every meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have loved this place ever since a friend brought me here in 2013. A very special place with great food!
Food: 5
I love an Italian restaurant where the staff members speak Italian! Gran gusto is a neighborhood restaurant with very high culinary standards. We thoroughly enjoyed the calamari appetizer. Both the pasta and salmon entrée we would order again. The waiter kindly advised us for wine that matched our entrées, highly recommended!  we will return when we are in Cambridge again 
I was in the area for work and ordered a Margherita Pizza. It is easily the best I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil
I am an Italian-American. I dined at Gran Gusto with my husband and adult son on a weeknight and we all agreed that our meals were the best we have eaten at any Italian restaurant in the Boston area in years. Our pasta was fresh and home-made. All of our food arrived piping hot and appropriately spiced and was delicious. The service was also excellent - attentive and accommodating. Both the host/manager and our server made us feel very welcome and not rushed. Further, unlike in many other area restaurants that are too noisy, we and others at Gran Gusto were able to have a conversation over dinner in which we were all able to hear what each other said.
Great wine list and menu. Service was excellent. Pizzas were delicious, though, not as warm as we'd have liked. 2 out of 3 we ordered were more of a luke warm and not hot. We would definitely go back! Plus, ample parking in a lot across the street.
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We dined on a busy Saturday evening. Food was very good. Standouts were the orecchietti and Sunday gravy. Tiramisu for dessert, while yummy, was not egg-based. Our waiter was a man of very few words. In fact, other than one staff member asking about our food, no one else even spoke to us. We were celebrating a birthday and it was noted on the reservation. Not a big deal, but there was no mention of it by the staff. We did notice another diner get a candle in her dessert, wonder how they made the special request? In summary, we enjoyed the food so will likely visit again.
Great genuine Italian food for good price!!! Go for Orecchiette and Nduja. Try the burrata!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scialatielli
Very cute place and the food was great except for the Caesar salad. My only complaint is the how bad the service was. We sat at the bar for 15 minutes and not one person acknowledged us. We wanted a drink before we sat down at our table. We sat down at our table and again no one came over for a good 25 minutes. We had to ask for water, drinks, menus, etc. I will not return based on the service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Pizza was authentically Italian and service was impeccable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most requested birthday meal in our family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4