Toscano Harvard Square

Name: Toscano Harvard Square
Address: 52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 354-5250
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2432 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 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
West Cambridge
Cross Street
Story St.
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,432 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toscano Harvard Square consistently delivers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Patrons appreciate its vibrant ambiance and the perfect spot for pre-theater meals. Highlights include generous portions and standout dishes like eggplant parm and seafood offerings. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience remains "exceptional."

2,433 Reviews

S
Susan
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely place to eat in Harvard Square. Excellent service, white tablecloth type setting. Terrific menu. In the summer, they open up the glass front to the outside. Perfect place for a dinner when attending nearby theater events or concerts.
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Peter
VIP
Greater Boston
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time to Toscano, and both times the food, service and ambiance were really special It is ideally located in Harvard Square, and on a cold winter's night it was a warm haven of comfort and quality. Our server was especially solicitous but never intrusive about our need to leave for a concert, and we never felt hurried. There are a number of fine restaurants in the neighborhood, but Toscano is my go-to place when I am in Cambridge.
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Jeffrey
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress wasn’t the best server we’ve experienced at Toscano. Had no idea which wine could be considered a Super Tuscan. Gave my wife an attitude about a dinner we ordered to go.
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Chi
VIP
Greater Boston
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great wine choices. Will most certainly return in the near future.
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Philip
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toscano is a jewel of the Harvard Square Community. Always warm and welcoming. Truly superb food with an extensive menu and outstanding daily specials. The cocktails are also perfectly executed and generous in size. Terrific wine list. Toscano has it all!
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Kai
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been to Tosca several times and liked the restaurant. This time we had a very unprofessional waitress. Not only that she was quite pushy, she also questioned our gratuity. We were a party of four and split the bill. One party paid the 20% gratuity for the entire bill, while the other left it blank. The waitress came back to the table and rather aggressively questioned why one bill didn't have a gratuity. It was a very unpleasant and unprofessional behavior. We didn't confront the waitress for not stirring up any argument, however, we all felt that this was not OK.
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M
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toscano’s was very pleasant. The waitperson was very charming & efficient, and she kept an eye on us to be sure we had what we needed. Everyone was in the mood for pasta, & the 5 dishes the 5 of us ordered were different from each other & very tasty. We even had Italians among us. ‘Open Table’ made it easy to communicate & obtain a reservation with no muss, no fuss.
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Don
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always. Excellent service and food
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Bette - Chris
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated us at a nice table for our anniversary. Love this restaurant
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Sandra
VIP
Greater Boston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nicely prepared, promptly served. Not a budget night, but definitely perfect for a special night out. Worth every penny.
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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 2432 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross Street
Story St.
Neighbourhood
West 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
Phone number
(617) 354-5250
Private party facilities
Please contact Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com

Toscano Harvard Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fagioli

Ravioli Anatra

Gnocchi Checca

Menu

What 2,432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Toscano Harvard Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toscano Harvard Square restaurant rated?

Is Toscano Harvard Square currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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