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Italian fixture for housemade pastas & Neapolitan-style pizzas in a Tuscan-style space with a patio.
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Address: 90 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 441-0400
Website: http://www.grangustocambridge.com/
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Reviews
Xuemei Cai
Have dined at Gran Gusto several times in several different locations in the dining room both indoors and outdoors. It has always been very busy on all occasions I have visited and have always dined with between 6 to 8 people. Parking is plentiful behind the restaurant. They have excellent pizza and pasta dishes and my Italian friend who has been in the US for about 3 years loves this place.
The calamari appetizer is refreshingly not deep fried. My daughter enjoys the margherita pizza. I had the nerano pizza which I have never seen in other restaurants in Boston consisting of some thin zucchini slivers and Provolone de Monaco which was delightful. Also tried the pistachio and mortadella pizza which was also very good. My grade school aged daughter has also had the ragu and the chitarra. She did not like the chitarra in the wheel of cheese due to the pecarino being too sharp and sheepy for her palate. She loved the ragu which was very pleasantly al dente. I have had the scialatelli sea food pasta and few times and enjoy it and it seems consistently made. Other members of my party have had the lasagna and the orechiette and enjoyed those dishes.
My daughter loves the torta caprese an almond flour chocolate cake with vanilla Gelato.
All in all the servers are pleasant; in the summer evenings the patio is a delightful place to dine. Great for families, medium sized groups, and, children.
… moreThe calamari appetizer is refreshingly not deep fried. My daughter enjoys the margherita pizza. I had the nerano pizza which I have never seen in other restaurants in Boston consisting of some thin zucchini slivers and Provolone de Monaco which was delightful. Also tried the pistachio and mortadella pizza which was also very good. My grade school aged daughter has also had the ragu and the chitarra. She did not like the chitarra in the wheel of cheese due to the pecarino being too sharp and sheepy for her palate. She loved the ragu which was very pleasantly al dente. I have had the scialatelli sea food pasta and few times and enjoy it and it seems consistently made. Other members of my party have had the lasagna and the orechiette and enjoyed those dishes.
My daughter loves the torta caprese an almond flour chocolate cake with vanilla Gelato.
All in all the servers are pleasant; in the summer evenings the patio is a delightful place to dine. Great for families, medium sized groups, and, children.
Janak Joshi
Really good food. This was my 3rd time there. No sure what’s going on with the service but had to wait 40 mins despite a reservation (we almost walked out). No apology or anything. Extremely slow service. Not sure if they cannot manage the logistics and the timings or were short staffed but don’t think will come back again after this experience.
The food is high quality and thoughtfully prepared. It has a lot of character and depth. The wine menu is average … Some decent $10-$25 at retail bottles. I wish the owners understood the art of service a little more. The table next to us was seated 30 mins late too despite a reservation and they indicated they will not be returning. Respect for time the the first rule of service.
… moreThe food is high quality and thoughtfully prepared. It has a lot of character and depth. The wine menu is average … Some decent $10-$25 at retail bottles. I wish the owners understood the art of service a little more. The table next to us was seated 30 mins late too despite a reservation and they indicated they will not be returning. Respect for time the the first rule of service.
u.g. Lodwig
This is definitely the best Italian restaurant in the greater Boston area. The food here is very authentic and reminds me of some of the best food I had during my numerous visits to Italy.
I love the calamari for appetizer, and their Scialatielli with mixed seafood is heavenly! They also have daily specials and these are usually amazingly tasty; for example I remember having a cod dish that was fantastic. During summer months they might also have an amazing daily-special appetizer with melon, Mozzarella and prosciutto.
The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating, as well as an outdoor patio. During summer months, it’s really nice to sit outside.
… moreI love the calamari for appetizer, and their Scialatielli with mixed seafood is heavenly! They also have daily specials and these are usually amazingly tasty; for example I remember having a cod dish that was fantastic. During summer months they might also have an amazing daily-special appetizer with melon, Mozzarella and prosciutto.
The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating, as well as an outdoor patio. During summer months, it’s really nice to sit outside.
Ranveer Singh
Everything here was great! The atmosphere was perfect and we awere seated outside. It was beautiful then we got our food very fast and the service was phenomal. I ofc loved the margarita pizza the best but even the pasta was exceptional
… moreAndrew Chen (A Typical Palate)
Quaint Italian neighborhood restaurant is as it seems. Tucked away and unassuming. Excellent service, reasonable portions, and feels like what I imagine as a neighborhood restaurant to be.
My group and I ordered family style and was able to order about 6 dishes to share. The pastas were al dente, and enjoyed the fire roasted pizza. Toasted crust and thin, had to use my knife and fork since the toppings slide off easily if I tried holding it up.
A good selection of old world wines and not overly complicated choices.
… moreMy group and I ordered family style and was able to order about 6 dishes to share. The pastas were al dente, and enjoyed the fire roasted pizza. Toasted crust and thin, had to use my knife and fork since the toppings slide off easily if I tried holding it up.
A good selection of old world wines and not overly complicated choices.
A2C
No waiting time (reserved)
1st dish: 5 min.
I have visited this Italian restaurant multiple times and each experience has been delightful. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are consistently friendly and attentive.
I started my meal with the Margherita pizza, which is remarkably close to the authentic version from Naples. The dough is perfectly salty and the ingredients are simple yet delicious. I do wish the oven had a bit more heat to achieve that ideal crispness. The calamari, which is grilled rather than deep-fried, was a tasty and refreshing change.
For the main course, I chose the Chitarra, which was the highlight of my visit. Cooked in a pecorino wheel with fresh cherry tomatoes and chewy homemade thick spaghetti, it was an exceptional dish. The carbonara was also very good, though I would prefer if they used guanciale instead of pancetta for a more traditional flavor.
The service was outstanding. The staff were great and very kind, especially since it was a birthday dinner. They kindly stored our cake in the fridge and served it to us at the perfect moment, which added a special touch to our celebration.
Overall, this restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommended!
… more1st dish: 5 min.
I have visited this Italian restaurant multiple times and each experience has been delightful. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are consistently friendly and attentive.
I started my meal with the Margherita pizza, which is remarkably close to the authentic version from Naples. The dough is perfectly salty and the ingredients are simple yet delicious. I do wish the oven had a bit more heat to achieve that ideal crispness. The calamari, which is grilled rather than deep-fried, was a tasty and refreshing change.
For the main course, I chose the Chitarra, which was the highlight of my visit. Cooked in a pecorino wheel with fresh cherry tomatoes and chewy homemade thick spaghetti, it was an exceptional dish. The carbonara was also very good, though I would prefer if they used guanciale instead of pancetta for a more traditional flavor.
The service was outstanding. The staff were great and very kind, especially since it was a birthday dinner. They kindly stored our cake in the fridge and served it to us at the perfect moment, which added a special touch to our celebration.
Overall, this restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommended!
Michael Ranalli
We’ve been to Gran Gusto 5+ times, and everything has always been phenomenal. Food, drinks, service, all exceptional- every time. They even have parking! Can’t recommend this place enough! I even saw on Reddit that they import everything from Italy weekly, even the pizza ovens, and having recently been to Napoli, I can attest that the pizza is authentic! Fair prices too – this place is worth it, and then some!
… moreT 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.
… moreMing Mu
The best Italian restaurant I have ever been in Boston area. The food, atmosphere and service are pretty good. We celebrated my mother’s birthday here and had a wonderful dinner. Highly recommend its Margherita pizza with fresh basil and pastas that have many kinds of choices.
… moreSonia Wong
Weird experience overall. Blantant racism and rude service. Food was also lukewarm.
Upon walking in, the staff insisted on speaking Italian to us. Even after we replied “we’re good” to their greeting, the waiter got really close to my friend’s face and insisted they say “come sta?”. Servers kept looking at us and our table in a not welcoming way, standing next to us and hovering a lot somehow.
Portions were small…The calamari was ok, but the pasta was cold even after being tossed in the cheese wheel.
Clientele was questionable (though I understand it’s out of their control) and racist. Talked about whether the cheese wheel was unsanitary right next to us as we’re eating…
Sadly won’t be visiting again, was excited to try since their shop looked cute.
… moreUpon walking in, the staff insisted on speaking Italian to us. Even after we replied “we’re good” to their greeting, the waiter got really close to my friend’s face and insisted they say “come sta?”. Servers kept looking at us and our table in a not welcoming way, standing next to us and hovering a lot somehow.
Portions were small…The calamari was ok, but the pasta was cold even after being tossed in the cheese wheel.
Clientele was questionable (though I understand it’s out of their control) and racist. Talked about whether the cheese wheel was unsanitary right next to us as we’re eating…
Sadly won’t be visiting again, was excited to try since their shop looked cute.