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Pammy's

Name: Pammy's
Address: 928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 945-1761
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.

We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

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Executive chef: Christopher Willis

From the OpenTable editors: A centerpiece tile hearth, rich leather banquettes, and a 14-foot communal table lined with flowers make Pammy’s feel like a good friend’s cozy living room. With an approachable menu of hearty Italian American dishes that could include lasagna bianca with wild onion chutney, wife-and-husband team Pam and Chris Willis have created an inviting space you’ll want to return to again and again.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

Location
928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Cross Street
Hancock street
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

$84 Prix Fixe Menu
US$84.00 per person
Multiple dates available
All reservations in the dining room are currently served our "Choose your own Adventure" 3-course experience. $84 gets you any combination of three dishes on our menu. We are also offering a $48 Wine Pairing: a glass of wine paired with each dish chosen. If you would prefer to order a la carte, please join us at the bar or lounge (walk-ins only). IMPORTANT NOTES *We reserve the right to withhold seating for incomplete parties* *We will honor reservations until 15 minutes past due (including incomplete parties). Anything later could result in loss of reservation.* *If you choose counter seating, you will be seated at our side-by-side communal table*

What 2,297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pammy's offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "great service," making it a favorite among locals. Its creative menu and warm ambiance are consistently praised, and the staff's attentiveness adds to the charm. While some find it pricey, the overall experience is often described as "amazing" and "worth the investment."

2,297 Reviews

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Dr. David
VIP
Greater Boston
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Generally we LOVE Pammy’s and have been diners here since they opened! However, this time it was a disappointment. Sigh. Server was nice and he answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations. The food was mostly good… However, we were both ordered the recommended lamb dish and it was covered in a white sauce so that the actual meat was not visible; upon cutting it, it was about 80% fat. I was completely shocked. My spouse had the same lamb dish with very little fat! I do wish the server came by to ask how this course was. But instead, I left a plateful of uneaten lamb fat. Was it a simple kitchen mistake? I assume so..but probably needs to be emotions to the kitchen. It was my birthday and it was funny because the (very close) table next to us was receiving complimentary “on the house” full desserts and such…much to their own surprise and glee. They actually said “happy birthday” to me and offered to share! Weird that our server was bought it was okay to do in such close proximity and yet, offer us nothing. For the record, they ordered one glass of wine each while we ordered 3 cocktails as well as wine; and we are repeat loyal Pammy diners! Last comment, adding a 6% kitchen fee (even on alcohol) should be more clearly disclosed. I understand it’s hard to keep kitchen help and they deserve a living wage, but please consider paying your kitchen help more and raising your prices so it’s more transparent to your customer. We generally leave 20% or more for tip, but felt this was a bit shady. Sorry. We hope these comments help as we always loved Pammy’s!!
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Shelby
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. Everything was exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!
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Amir
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good as always ! great service and food, becoming a regular
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Osvaldo
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, great ambiance, great food. Very creative menu and smaller portions incentivizes you to go over many dishes, so be prepared to order 3-4 per person. It is an experience!
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Florent
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere as always. I don’t understand why the prix fixe went from $84 to $150 for the exact same menu as usual.
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Eric
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and tasty food. A great Valentine’s experience
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Eric
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! Went for the Valentine's pre-fixe. This restaurant deserves a Michelin star.
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Zihao
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A little bit too salty for my taste, but I love the energy and services. Will come back!
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Maureen
VIP
Greater Boston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit to Pammy's to celebrate a b-day. Service was wonderful, thoughtful tips, frequent check ins, great energy. There were a few menu items that we needed to clarify before ordering as we were unfamiliar with items...but all part of the fun. The food was outstanding, I tried the lobster with squid ink gnocchi ...exceptional! The restaurant is kind of cozy...small floor plan with a communal center table. It all works, but if you have a larger group..book ahead to get one of the separate side tables.
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Sally
VIP
Miami
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michelle, our server, was eager to please, personable, professional and overall excelled at her role. The menu is eclectic and unique with innovative combinations of flavors. Every dish was beautifully presented and delicious.
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FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 2297 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross Street
Hancock street
Neighbourhood
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

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Pammy's

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$84 Prix Fixe Menu

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What 2,297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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