Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

2467 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 354-5250
Website
http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please get in touch with Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com
Private party contact
Cassie, our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 354-5250

Location
52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
Parking details
Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
Public transit
The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Toscano Harvard Square offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests praise its "authentic Italian cuisine," "fantastic wine selection," and "attentive management." Ideal for special occasions or pre-theater dining, Toscano consistently impresses with "consistently fabulous" dishes and a "warm and comfortable" setting. Highly recommended for memorable meals.

2,467 Reviews

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Katie
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat. First time for brunch/lunch! Excellent and knowledgeable service, gracious splitting of shared dishes, and healthy tasty food.
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Julie
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food! I have not been to Toscano in a while and I was so pleased at the really great food and service. We had a lovely evening and I will be going back soon!
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Lynn
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My aunt and I went for a late lunch, around 3:30 on a Thursday. Our server was amazing. Very personable and attentive. My lemon drop martini was one of the best I've ever had. Wine selection was good. Food was amazing! Crusty rolls with oil brought to the table before our meal were warm and delicious. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.
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Maria VIP
Greater Boston33 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner before the show at A.R.T. The food was excellent. Our server was great.
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Michael VIP
Richmond46 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant place, nice view of Harvard Square. Delicious, classic cuisine, excellent service. Entrees are moderately priced.
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Chi VIP
Greater Boston86 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine selection. Excellent service and great ambient.
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Sallie VIP
Louisville19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was amazing, and our server was wonderful. We highly recommend!
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Richard
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience. Outstanding food, great waitstaff.
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Allan VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Italian food --well prepared with fine ingredients. Service is very good even in busy period. Well trained, experienced staff are a pleasure.
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Bill
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten at Toscano numerous times over the past eight years and have ALWAYS been pleased with the service and the food. I therefore have to conclude that our experience this past Friday is an anomaly and will therefore not keep us from returning. Here's why my three companions and I had only a fair experience. There was no drambuie to make the drink always requested and served. The caesar salad lacked its usual delicious punch. (Perhaps the anchovies were omitted from the dressing.) The rolls were raw (actual dough in the middle) and had to be returned. The (surly) waitress removed the rolls and the plates and did not provide replacement plates when new rolls arrived. The pork (two separate orders) was dry. The halibut and salmon were adequate according to my companions. I was asked if I wanted cream and sugar with my Irish Coffee. I replied that I wanted whipped cream. The waitress informed me that you did not have whipped cream; I assured her that you did (as I frequently have ordered an Irish Coffee.) The Irish coffee was served with perhaps half an inch of whipped cream, barely reaching the rim of the glass. Again, this was a very unusual experience for us and not a reason to eliminate Toscano from our rotation of restaurants when we attend a play at the ART.
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FAQs

Toscano Harvard Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 354-5250.

Toscano Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 2467 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross street
Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
Public transit
The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
Phone number
(617) 354-5250
Private party facilities
Please get in touch with Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com
Private party contact
Cassie, our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 354-5250

Toscano Harvard Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fagioli

Ravioli Anatra

Gnocchi Checca

Menu

What 2,467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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