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Pammy's, Cambridge, MA
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Pammy's

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

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*

Menu

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What 2,269 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pammy's is a culinary gem in the Boston/Cambridge area, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "creative, delicious flavors." Diners praise the "excellent service" and vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers inventive Italian-inspired dishes, with the "lumache bolognese" as a standout favorite. Ideal for special occasions, Pammy's never fails to impress.

2,270 Reviews

  1. mary ellen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    114 reviews

    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy cocktails to start. Fabulous dinner: chicory, foie gras walnut salad + octopus + lumache for me. Dining companions had the lasagna, bay scallops, and cobia. All were delicious. Katie recommended a delightful champagne to enhance the first courses. Pammy’s continues to be a gem.

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  2. Ben

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 years running, still our favorite restaurant in Boston. Food, service, ambiance, truly anything you’re looking for when you decide to dine out. Pammys has it in spades.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The kitchen was clearly skilled and the service top notch. However, the price point was considerably higher than warranted.

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  4. Abagail

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal very much but felt that it was extremely overpriced. We paid over $500 for 2 people and ate pretty much exclusively pasta. The additional 6% for the kitchen is criminal at those prices.

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  5. Colin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but not worth over $400 for dinner and 2 drinks between 2 people

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  6. Zac

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Pammys was a great choice for a birthday dinner. Our server, Michelle, was an icon and legend.

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  7. Alberto

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The limited time squid ink gnocchi with lobster was amazing. The wait staff truly works as a team, timely picking up dishes and ensuring that your needs are met. They also were super knowledgeable of the menu, so much so I ventured with a gin cocktail (I hate gin) and found that the gin was just like the waiter described (well masked). 10/10

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  8. Ilan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated by the window, hoping for a warm and cozy meal on a cold winter evening. Unfortunately, the large windows were very drafty, and we had to keep our coats on the whole time. The cold air was so noticeable that the short curtains were moving. It wasn’t just us—everyone sitting near the windows was bundled up in jackets and scarves, trying to stay warm while eating. The food and service might have been nice, but it was hard to enjoy with the constant chill. Hopefully, the restaurant fixes this because it has the potential to be a great, cozy spot.

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  9. Katherine

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I went to Pammy's with great expectations. The experience, while enjoyable, fell a bit short of what we had been led to expect from the stellar reviews we had read. The ambience is cozy and welcoming, but extremely noisy. Despite having arrived at 9:30, the place was full, and between the loud music and the close proximity of other tables, it was difficult to converse without yelling, which of course made matters worse. We asked a server to turn the music down a bit which, to his credit, he did, and that helped somewhat. The menu is limited, and you can choose any three dishes for a prix fixe of $84. That seems quite reasonable, but by the time we added wine (expensive), dessert (extra) and tip, we ended up paying twice that. The food was very creative, and of the six dishes the two of us ordered, all were very good and two were excellent, but the chicken yakitori is the only one I'd come back for. I ordered a pasta dish, a fish course and the chicken. Our server explained that the three courses would arrive in the order in which they were listed on the menu, so I expected the pasta to be served first, but the chicken came first and the pasta second. Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist, but I would have preferred it the other way around. In short, it was a fun experience and we enjoyed the food and the ambience, but we felt it was overpriced and not entirely worth the hype.

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  10. Galina

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely and romantic space with friendly and helpful staff who really cared about our experience. Out of the 6 dishes we tried, we were blown away by 2 of them, and there were 2 that were so oversalted that we couldn't finish the plate. It was somewhat disappointing because I had heard great things about this place. I would definitely give it another try though, but the price point would make me hesitate.

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FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 2269 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 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pammy's

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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