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Toscano Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Toscano Harvard Square

4.6
4.6
2425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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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Additional information

  • 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 contact Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com
  • Location
    52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighborhood
    West Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Story St.
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,425 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toscano Harvard Square consistently impresses with its "outstanding" food, service, and ambiance, making it a beloved spot for many. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" dishes and attentive staff. While occasionally noisy, the restaurant remains a top choice for pre-theater dining, special occasions, and "delightful" dining experiences.

2,425 Reviews

  1. Cynthia

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal with impeccable service. Shared the black truffle risotto for our starter - delicious taste and satisfying. I had the sole for my main: perfectly prepared with light lemon butter and capers. Husband had the crabmeat tagliatelle with cream sauce and red pepper. He said that it was like a cream based fra diavolo and delicious.

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  2. Dr. Thomas

    London

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A pleasant, upbeat setting -- perhaps a tad overrated but they still produce a good experience. The menu described the Branzino al Forno (Mediterranean Sea Bass Filets) as being covered with a white wine, rosemary, lemon, and garlic but it was served with a heavyish cream sauce that was, for me at least, far too rich and an unwelcome surprise. I would urge future diners to do their due diligence with questions about their orders. I'll go back but this visit seemed, well, for lack of a better way of describing more like Bertucci's than Toscana.

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  3. Holly

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, love in the food. My branzino was delicious- grazia!

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  4. Amy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The eggplant parm is always a favorite. Our server, Katie, was far and above the best server we have had for any of our visits to Toscano.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the fish stew which was lacking good flavor and had 3 huge pieces of bread on top of it which just turned soggy. One shrimp on top. Stay away from the fish stew. Pastas and pizzas are a better bet. My son had the risotto and loved that!

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  6. Alex

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The server wasn't having a good day. Service was very slow even though the restaurant was not busy for the lunch service.

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  7. Mary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tricia was an excellent service -her wine suggestion was excellent.

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  8. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable place to get good food and service in Harvard Sq

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  9. Karen

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, ambiance. A gem in Harvard Square.

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  10. Laura

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toscano is one of our favorite spots! Food and service are always exceptional! We live in California now but make it a point to visit every time we are back in Boston/Cambridge.

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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 2425 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 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Toscano Harvard Square

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Story St.
  • Neighborhood
    West 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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