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Gustazo Cambridge is owned by Executive Chef Patricia Estorino, a two-time James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast. Gustazo has earned multiple Best of Boston honors and is a regular on Boston’s 50 Best Restaurants list. “Gustazo” means great pleasure—“darse un gustazo” is to treat yourself to something special. Two blocks from Porter Square, we serve Cuban flavors with a modern approach—an island cuisine shaped by a fusion of African and European cultures. Enjoy a Havana-inspired space with Spanish colonial details, 1950s nostalgia, and colorful Cuban modern art. Our full bar features craft cocktails and a deep rum selection. Come for authentic fare, great music, and leave feeling like you just had a Gustazo.
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Address: 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (855) 487-8296
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Reviews
Natalie BM
This was incredible. We came here for a late Valentine’s Day dinner around 9 and the place was still pretty busy. We did have a reservation so we were seated downstairs promptly. The only thing we could even think of being a negative is the time it took for the waiter to approach our table initially but it’s a holiday and they were busy so we weren’t pressed. The drinks were great (Mojito and Hotel Nacional) We really weren’t ready for how AMAZING the food was. We had the Jamon Croquettes, Chicharrones de Invierno, Costillas and Taco del dia. Just try it all. They had a passion fruit mousse chocolate tarte special for Valentine’s Day, also amazing. The AGM (I think?) came to chat with us and he was so animated and friendly. We even asked to give our compliments to the chef. We will be back!
… morePegah Fard
WHAT A CRAZY GREAT RESTAURANT!! All the food, small and large plates, were sooo tasty, well seasoned and beautifully served! The service is amazing and so classy! Sandib was an awesome host! the restaurant itself is gorgeous! Desserts are delicious and drinks are perfectly made! Will definitely go again!
… moreLucas Poyser
Enjoyed an excellent dinner here with friends and all of the tapas we tried were incredibly flavorful and tasty! They have options for gluten free and vegetarian/vegan as well! The cocktail I had was spectacular. I dont remember everything we ate, but would certainly come back to try more upscale Cuban cuisine.
… moreRose Merry
Absolutely love this place. My parents live in the area, and we come here often when I go see them.
Food and drinks are excellent, service is great, all the staff are super friendly and polite.
Just beware that on weekends, this place is pretty crowded, so don’t be alarmed if you have to wait a little bit longer for things.
… moreFood and drinks are excellent, service is great, all the staff are super friendly and polite.
Just beware that on weekends, this place is pretty crowded, so don’t be alarmed if you have to wait a little bit longer for things.
Amer El-Haddad
Great experience! Food was tapas, Cuban/Spanish style. Cocktails were all great. The menu felt a little limited. Service was high class!
… moreChirag Mehta
This was my third visit to Gustazo, and oh boy — this place has gone from mediocre to downright subpar.
The service was terrible. It took nearly 50 minutes for our appetizers to arrive, and our drinks took even longer — they finally showed up halfway through our meal.
Drinks were a total disaster at our table of six. My coconut lemongrass martini was served in the most ridiculous way possible: a tall glass, half full, and at room temperature (you’d have to see the picture to believe it).
The halibut-stuffed piquillo peppers were a joke. The only decent dishes were the ceviche of the night and the lamb chops — everything else was average at best.
Not once did our server check in with us to see if everything was okay. We had to flag them down each time like trying to hail a cab in NYC.
To make things worse, they automatically add a 4% kitchen appreciation fee plus a 20% gratuity for a table of six. It’s hard to imagine the staff putting in any effort when they know they’re getting tipped regardless of service quality.
For the record, I’m not opposed to these fees or gratuity when the service is even halfway decent. The issue is when it’s added on top of poor service. We had dinner at Sarma the previous night — they also added 5% + 20% automatically, but the experience there was night and day. The food and service were exceptional, and we happily added extra gratuity because they truly earned it.
Sadly, Gustazo has gone downhill and no longer feels worth the hype or the automatic fees.
… moreThe service was terrible. It took nearly 50 minutes for our appetizers to arrive, and our drinks took even longer — they finally showed up halfway through our meal.
Drinks were a total disaster at our table of six. My coconut lemongrass martini was served in the most ridiculous way possible: a tall glass, half full, and at room temperature (you’d have to see the picture to believe it).
The halibut-stuffed piquillo peppers were a joke. The only decent dishes were the ceviche of the night and the lamb chops — everything else was average at best.
Not once did our server check in with us to see if everything was okay. We had to flag them down each time like trying to hail a cab in NYC.
To make things worse, they automatically add a 4% kitchen appreciation fee plus a 20% gratuity for a table of six. It’s hard to imagine the staff putting in any effort when they know they’re getting tipped regardless of service quality.
For the record, I’m not opposed to these fees or gratuity when the service is even halfway decent. The issue is when it’s added on top of poor service. We had dinner at Sarma the previous night — they also added 5% + 20% automatically, but the experience there was night and day. The food and service were exceptional, and we happily added extra gratuity because they truly earned it.
Sadly, Gustazo has gone downhill and no longer feels worth the hype or the automatic fees.
Faith Birnbaum
All was delicious!! Apps were fava bean salad and squash flowers. The squash was exceptional. Mains were Ceviche and rice and chicken. would recommend!
… moreVivek Shende
Food is great (beet salad, tacos, fried yuca were fantastic, ceviche and shrimp were fine but not super exciting). Waiter was kind and helpful.
But my god the people in front. First of all, there were three of them at the desk, why?! Half the top of the restaurant was empty, but they said the wait was an hour and a half. Ok, maybe. But then I went on my phone, made a reservation for 7:15 (it was 7:05 at the time…) and then magically they had a table immediately??!
… moreBut my god the people in front. First of all, there were three of them at the desk, why?! Half the top of the restaurant was empty, but they said the wait was an hour and a half. Ok, maybe. But then I went on my phone, made a reservation for 7:15 (it was 7:05 at the time…) and then magically they had a table immediately??!
Mirad Meer
Had a really nice long dinner here last weekend. I can’t eat pork but the menu still had many wonderful things that left me very satisfied. Even had a coffee and desert to finish it off
… moreAlberto Castaneda
Claire was an awesome bartender, great service! Made awesome non-alcoholic version of Guava blossom. Enjoyed the nontraditional presentation of Maduros paired with arugula and citrus. Flan was firm, but most beautiful presentation.
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