Giulia Restaurant

4.8

1841 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people

Apr 23, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.

Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.

Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.

Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 441-2800
Website
http://www.giuliarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Pagliarini
Private party facilities
You can book our Chef’s Pasta Table for a semi-private, celebratory dinner for up to 12 people. Both early and late seatings available.

Location
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chilled Octopus*US$18.00
with parsley, potato, smoked onion and orange
Canederli 'In Brodo'*US$15.00
foraged mushrooms, leeks, kale
Burrata di Andria*US$19.00
with delicata sott'olio, lentils, radicchio and walnuts
Prosciutto di Parma*US$19.00
with aged parmigiano, fresh pears and pine nuts
Assorted SalumiUS$18.00
with giardiniera vegetables and provolone piccante
Insalata di Radicchio*US$16.00
with brown butter vinaigrette, apple and lardo
Erbazzone*US$14.00
braised greens, ricotta, chanterelle sugo
Ivory Silo LettuceUS$16.00
with leek vinaigrette, pumpkin seed and whipped gorgonzola
NostraleUS$14.00
local farm pick of the day

Pasta 'Dalla Nostra Tavola'

Bucatini All'Amatriciana*US$26.00
house-cured pancetta, tomato, pecorino
Buckwheat Pizzoccheri*US$26.00
cabbage, potato, fontina
Paccheri 'Alla Bolognese'*US$27.00
beef, pork, parmigiano
Strozzapreti*US$26.00
with mushroom conserva (leeks, egg yolk, parmigiano)
Rye Orecchiette*US$25.00
broccoli, stewed peppers, lamb sausage
Fusilli*US$25.00
with escarole (broad bean, garlic, caprino lentischio)
Pappardelle*US$28.00
with wild boar (black trumpets, juniper, parmigiano)

Secondi

Monkfish 'Alla Piccata'US$31.00
meyer lemon, cauliflower, capers
Black Cod 'En Brodetto di Coriandolo'*US$29.00
cilantro broth, local vegetables
Lamb Sausage*US$27.00
with broad bean, escarole and nardello crisp
Half Chicken*US$32.00
with broccoli, confit garlic, n'duja and lemon

Dolci

Pistachio GelatoUS$14.00
with dark chocolate and sbrisolona
Pumpkin BomboloniUS$14.00
with miso caramel, pumpkin seed brittle
Dark Chocolate Budino*US$14.00
with blackcurrant and caffè latte gelato
Brown Butter Zeppole*US$14.00
with concord grape sorbetto and cinnamon pastry cream
Apple CrostataUS$14.00
with frangipane, graham streusel and anise chantilly

What 1,841 people are saying

Giulia Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Giulia Restaurant offers a "10/10 experience" with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests highlight the "dynamic flavor profile" and "unique ingredient combos" that create an "amazing experience." The cozy atmosphere complements the "warm and welcoming" staff, making Giulia a "neighborhood gem." Reservations are recommended for the "best dining experiences."

1,841 Reviews

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Ruben
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good it didn’t even matter that the date didn’t go well. Everybody involved in the service was great, John, Helena, and a manager I think. John’s guidance was primordial in terms of food experience. The special with the Linguini, Black Bass and Calamari it’s out of this world. Even tho it was full I never felt like I wasn’t able to comfortably talk with my date. $200 plus tip for 2 apps, 2 entrees, 4 drinks and dessert felt pretty well spent honestly. 10/10 experience definitely coming back.
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Ayse
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique, personal, cozy, delicious. Table for 2 small but comfortable. Staff attentive and pleasant. Food artistic and delicious. Neighborhood gem.
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Leavitt
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The drinks/dishes were well-balanced with a dynamic flavor profile, and each sip/bite was truly an “experience”. The person who primarily attended to us was unbelievably helpful (e.g., he appeared immediately to retrieve and replace a dropped napkin before we could even pick it up, much less ask for a new one) and the entire staff paid great attention to every detail, all while being consistently kind and cheerful. The prices are quite reasonable considering this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the Boston area. Cannot recommend Giulia enough!
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JenS
Ottawa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a perfect evening of inventive Italian inspired menu items. The plates were exquisite from the unicorn pink strip oysters "sfizi" to the torta de ricotta "dessert". The service was paced well and our server Amber was very helpful in guiding us through our selections as well as being discreetly attentive. The atmosphere at Giulias is warm and relaxed with couples and tables of four spread around. The management of reservations clearly in done to ensure to make for a smooth flow during the evening that does not overload the server team nor "slam" the open kitchen at the back. A great experience and highly recommended to anyone looking for a gourmet experience.
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Chuck VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding, as usual, and the service fantastic.
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David VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Service was fantastic. The food was perfect.
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Sasha
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are so good! Small restaurant but not crowded. Very good atmosphere.
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Veera VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, excellent service, great atmosphere, amazing drinks.
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Charline
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Service is outstanding.
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Valerie
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very, very good. One thing that could be improved is that 2 out of 3 pastas were room temperature.
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Giulia Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1841 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 28 times today

1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Pagliarini
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giuliarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 441-2800
Private party facilities
You can book our Chef’s Pasta Table for a semi-private, celebratory dinner for up to 12 people. Both early and late seatings available.

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Giulia Restaurant

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Sfizzi

Chicken Liver Crostini*US$8.00

Warm Semolina Cakes*US$12.00

Potato Focaccia*US$8.00

Warm OlivesUS$9.00

Mackerel 'Alla Scapece'*US$8.00

Antipasti

Chilled Octopus*US$18.00

Canederli 'In Brodo'*US$15.00

Burrata di Andria*US$19.00

Prosciutto di Parma*US$19.00

Assorted SalumiUS$18.00

Insalata di Radicchio*US$16.00

Erbazzone*US$14.00

Ivory Silo LettuceUS$16.00

NostraleUS$14.00

Pasta 'Dalla Nostra Tavola'

Bucatini All'Amatriciana*US$26.00

Buckwheat Pizzoccheri*US$26.00

Paccheri 'Alla Bolognese'*US$27.00

Strozzapreti*US$26.00

Rye Orecchiette*US$25.00

Fusilli*US$25.00

Pappardelle*US$28.00

Secondi

Monkfish 'Alla Piccata'US$31.00

Black Cod 'En Brodetto di Coriandolo'*US$29.00

Lamb Sausage*US$27.00

Half Chicken*US$32.00

Dolci

Pistachio GelatoUS$14.00

Pumpkin BomboloniUS$14.00

Dark Chocolate Budino*US$14.00

Brown Butter Zeppole*US$14.00

Apple CrostataUS$14.00

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