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Pammy's, Cambridge, MA
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Pammy's

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.

We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Christopher Willis

From the OpenTable editors: A centerpiece tile hearth, rich leather banquettes, and a 14-foot communal table lined with flowers make Pammy’s feel like a good friend’s cozy living room. With an approachable menu of hearty Italian American dishes that could include lasagna bianca with wild onion chutney, wife-and-husband team Pam and Chris Willis have created an inviting space you’ll want to return to again and again.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1761
  • Website
    http://pammyscambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.
  • Location
    928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Hancock street
  • Parking details
    Ample Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • NYE with Pammy's!

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Come join us for a special New Year's Eve celebration. We'll be serving a $150 Prix Fixe menu including a specialty amuse-bouche, a splash of champagne, and 3 savory courses, with an optional $65 wine pairing. Desserts will be served a la carte. Expect a roaring fire, warm hospitality, and good times with friends and loved ones. We can't wait to celebrate 2024 and cheers to 2025 with you! SEATING NOTES: If you select "Counter" you will be seated side-by-side at our communal table. If you select "High-top" you will be seated in our lounge.
    NYE with Pammy's! Photo

  • $84 Prix Fixe Menu

    $84.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    All reservations in the dining room are currently served our "Choose your own Adventure" 3-course experience. $84 gets you any combination of three dishes on our menu. We are also offering a $48 Wine Pairing: a glass of wine paired with each dish chosen. If you would prefer to order a la carte, please join us at the bar or lounge (walk-ins only). IMPORTANT NOTES *We reserve the right to withhold seating for incomplete parties* *We will honor reservations until 15 minutes past due (including incomplete parties). Anything later could result in loss of reservation.* *If you choose counter seating, you will be seated at our side-by-side communal table*

Menu

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What 2,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pammy's is a culinary gem in the Boston/Cambridge area, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "creative, delicious flavors." Diners praise the "excellent service" and vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers inventive Italian-inspired dishes, with the "lumache bolognese" as a standout favorite. Ideal for special occasions, Pammy's never fails to impress.

2,257 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve had in a very long time. The service was impeccable, and food was outstanding. Love the decor and perfect with the fireplace on a cozy winter night. Highly recommend!

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  2. Ann

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The white lasagna was amazing and the sea bass, We were cozy by the fire!

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  3. Barry

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence with regard to every aspect of- superb food, excellent service, warm and convivial atmosphere. Best restaurant in Greater Boston.

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  4. Tripp

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pammys might have been the best dining experience I’ve ever had in the Boston area. Food was outstanding, went above and beyond and the service was amazing. Will definitely return!

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  5. Beau

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best meal I’ve eaten in Boston in years. I eat at Pammys a few times a year and this was just an exceptional meal even by their standards.

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  6. Louise

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food exceptional, service fantastic! Love coming here!!

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  7. Peter

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails, food, ambience and staff were all spot on. Delightful way to celebrate our anniversary.

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  8. Alyssa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious, cocktails hit the spot, every detail from presentation to flavor was divine! We were worried the prix fixed menu would mean small portions that weren’t worth the price but we ended up with leftovers to take home. Would recommend any day of the week

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  9. Michael

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall we had a great meal at Pammy’s. The food and service were great, and the ambiance and decor were lovely. The value of the menu is lacking imo. $84 with no drinks including for 3 relatively small plates. The “choose your own adventure” seems to be a bit of a gimmick as most people will order a starter, pasta, and main. Not only that, but they tack on a mandatory 6% extra charge for their kitchen staff. Here’s an idea- they should use the substantial amount of money we pay them for the food and drinks, and use that to pay their staff a fair wage. I have to say it left a terrible taste to feel nickel and dimed in this way. At $550 for a dinner for 4, with only about one drink per person, as much as I enjoyed the meal, I can’t say this was a good value or something I’d do again. I would strongly advise that they include any mandatory fees in the cost they advertise, instead of hiding a surprise fee in fine print on the menu.

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  10. Robert

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Every dish was fantastic. The wine pairing was delicious, interesting, and good value.

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FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 2257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pammy's

928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hancock street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://pammyscambridge.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1761
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

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