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Toscano Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Toscano Harvard Square

4.6
4.6
2459 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 354-5250
  • Website
    http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com
  • Location
    52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
  • Public transit
    The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toscano Harvard Square offers "excellent Italian food" with "superb atmosphere" and a "state of the art culinary experience." The restaurant is known for its "outstanding service" and "delicious food," making it a "go-to spot" for many. While prices can be high, the "extensive menu" and "great value" keep patrons returning.

2,459 Reviews

  1. Allan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Italian food --well prepared with fine ingredients. Service is very good even in busy period. Well trained, experienced staff are a pleasure.

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  2. Bill

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Toscano numerous times over the past eight years and have ALWAYS been pleased with the service and the food. I therefore have to conclude that our experience this past Friday is an anomaly and will therefore not keep us from returning. Here's why my three companions and I had only a fair experience. There was no drambuie to make the drink always requested and served. The caesar salad lacked its usual delicious punch. (Perhaps the anchovies were omitted from the dressing.) The rolls were raw (actual dough in the middle) and had to be returned. The (surly) waitress removed the rolls and the plates and did not provide replacement plates when new rolls arrived. The pork (two separate orders) was dry. The halibut and salmon were adequate according to my companions. I was asked if I wanted cream and sugar with my Irish Coffee. I replied that I wanted whipped cream. The waitress informed me that you did not have whipped cream; I assured her that you did (as I frequently have ordered an Irish Coffee.) The Irish coffee was served with perhaps half an inch of whipped cream, barely reaching the rim of the glass. Again, this was a very unusual experience for us and not a reason to eliminate Toscano from our rotation of restaurants when we attend a play at the ART.

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  3. ACKfoodie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ALWAYS love it. It’s our ‘go-to’ restaurant. It’s much quieter at lunchtime

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  4. Guido

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb atmosphere; state of the art culinary experience.

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  5. Francisco

    VIP

    Caribbean

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not worth the high price. There are few other options around this area is why they still get customers. Need a serious chef choice.

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  6. Ronald

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal at Toscano, which is what we have come to expect. Wine prices have gone up quite a bit, which is annoying.

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  7. James

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oustanding experience! Food is excellent and the service is attentive! Great value as well, which is tough to come by in Cambridge).We will definitely dine again!

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  8. John

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant gets it right on many levels. The food is great. The staff is really warm and knowledgeable. The ambience is lively but you can hear your friends.

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  9. rob

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, staff was amazing, food was delicious

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  10. Yasemin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not good at all.Appologies for saying that.

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FAQs

Toscano Harvard Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 354-5250.

Toscano Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 2459 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Toscano Harvard Square

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
  • Public transit
    The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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