Neighborhood gem in Davis square. The absolute best sandwiches anywhere. Their fresh pasta and sauces are also obviously good and it's great to have an option for grocery needs where you don't have to go to a big box. Plus, they have a great wine selection, what more can you ask for. read more

Chef Jason is the bomb dot com. We went to a cooking class he hosted a few months ago. He was extremely knowledgeable and very funny. We left with full stomachs and minds, and have been cooking his recipes ever since! Thank you, Chef Jason. We'll be back. read more

Chicken pesto on a baguette with red onions is one of the best sandwiches I can ever ask for.

Great food with fast friendly service. They're doing a great job keeping up the quality of service during the covid crisis. I've been going there since before they expanded, and can't think of bad experience I had there. read more

Was in the area for something unrelated and picked up some groceries inside. So good!! I got some gnocchi, vodka sauce, and a Greek salad. Absolutely love small businesses like this! read more

awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome chicken caesar salad wrap it is literally spectacular

Can't beat Dave's fresh pasta! Their chicken salad on sliced ciabatta is life. There actually isn't anything I've ever gotten there that I did not love! If you're looking for a killer sandwich Dave's is where it's at! read more

Dave's. Is. The. Best. First of all, I have never had pasta here. Second, I have known close friends to order multiple sandwiches so they can eat one now and one later the same day. I do not think is not a crazy idea. I would easily consider Dave's in the elite tier of sandwiches nationally (in the conversation with Ike's in SF and the bahn mi at Hometown BBQ in NYC). Get any of them grilled on the press and you will understand. My personal go-tos are the steak and cheese and the pesto chicken. Their meat is always delicious, never dry, and everyone goes together perfectly in a melty-warm-crunchy package of delight. They have cool indie sodas like Bubble Up. You can get wine, cheese, the eponymous pasta, even some groceries. But who am I kidding, I'm here for the sandwiches. I have never had trouble with service as mentioned in some reviews - it's easy (in my experience) to find the line and pay when I want to pay. You can pay when you order, or when you pick up, or anytime in between. I'll often be asked several times while waiting - it has always been my experience that they take good care of people. read more

They charge a little too much for their sandwiches, but they are pretty tasty.

Delicious sandwiches!!! Only downfall is you need to pick it up and parking can be tough. Worth it for a good lunch!

Terrific sandwiches; great takeout items, especially entrees and sides. Fresh pastas and sauces are first rate. Can't praise the madeleines enough. read more

Bottom line the place is overpriced. The ravioli are fine, not much better than store bought for less than half the price. The chicken salad was okay, way too much mayo and $10 per pound seems too much. Same with the approximately 6oz container of vodka sauce for $4.50. I did have a sandwich that was very good, and I'd potentially come back for another, but will not be buying more prepared foods as they are unfortunately not worth the money in my opinion. read more

Best sandwiches ever. The veggie goat cheese is amazeballs. Bonus points that all the desserts I ever impulsed purchased off the front counter while checking out have all been delicious. read more

Great fresh pasta. They even have really good whole wheat pasta. Great variety of dried pastas. Really good home made sauces. Fabulous sandwiches. Also they are one of my favorite wine stores. They don't carry any mediocre wines in all of the price range from all of the regions they cover read more

This is an adorable place. Not only are they a miniature grocery store with some unique wares, they also make killer sandwiches. There is very limited seating outside, but their food (the hangover sandwich) more than makes up for it. It's also really easily accessible from Davis Square. Kind of wish I lived in Boston so I could get their fresh pasta and try to make it. read more

Dave does a terrific job. Really great pasta, and everything else is really good. He really cares deeply about good food. Years ago, back in the second half of the '80s, when I was living in DC, I was in Boston for a conference, eating dinner at I forget which restaurant on the left side of Mass Ave, going from Porter to Harvard sq, but much closer to Porter Sq, with some of my fellow science writers who were also a the conference. I was eating a really good pasta dish. All the sudden, my sister comes in, walks up to me, kisses me, and is gone. "Do women always come up and kiss you like that?" someone asked. The next time I talked to her, she--who worked with Dave back then--told me I'd been eating pasta they'd made. Dave's pasta is at least as good as it was then, probably better. read more

Some of the best and freshest sandwiches in the greater Boston area! Looking forward to trying their homemade pasta at my next visit!

Going to this place makes me feel like a fancy hipster, which I would usually hate. However, the sandwiches are worth it. I've had three or four different ones and they are all great. The prices were reasonable for what you get. The cheeses and meat were great quality. The bread is excellent!! I even bought more bread cause it was so good. Also A+ on kindness. I left my purse at this place by accident. There was at least a couple hundred cash in it. They found it about a month later in the store, found my business card in it and called me back and returned everything to me...not even a pen missing! read more

We love coming here to get fresh pastas. We love their homemade sauces, eggplant and many other tasty items that they make in house. We highly recommend trying this place out you will not be disappointed. read more

Ran across this wonderful local grocery store while wandering around Davis Square. As the names implies they do sell fresh pasta but that is only one small part of the store. You can find your cooking essentials including some hard to find international ingredients as well as pre-made pasta sauces, deli counter, and a nice assortment of baked goods. They also offer sandwiches to go and apparently are known for them and their catering services. Since it was near lunch time I decided to get their Cuban sandwich. The sandwich was well prepared with great quality meats and bread. For the next time I would omit the chipotle aioli as it takes away from the taste of a classic cuban. The store does have a few seats by the window so you can eat your meal on-site. Overall, great store with friendly service and good sandwiches. read more

Great fresh pasta, lasagna (veg is tastier), ravioli. I wish they would post cooking time on the ravioli. Bought their meat red sauce, but very greasy. Wouldn't buy again. Had to drain out grease with paper towels. Sandwiches very good. Nice selection of beverages, food and accoutrements. Staff super friendly and knowledgeable. Very solid COViD protocols. read more

Outstanding sandwich menu-- just know that there's quite a crowd at lunch hours, so call in your order in advance. Huge sandwich, great ingredients and wide choice of breads, grilled or not. Most of all, love their fresh egg pastas and ravioli as well as prepared yummy foods, from frozen lasagnas to grilled shrimp for easy dinners. Excellent wine and beer selections too. read more

I've stopped in here a few times for wine and snacks--the wines of the month are usually pretty tasty and reasonably priced. However, I finally got some fresh mushroom ravioli a few weeks ago, and it was delicious! I brought it home and made it with a white wine cream sauce. Like an elevated version of everyone's favorite Italian chain! I've never tried their to-go food, but I've heard good things. Definitely stop in if you have the chance. read more

This is one of my favorite spaces in Davis Square. Such a great little shop! Prepared food: both their pasta and sandwiches are excellent. I've never ordered myself at the store, but my office gets lunch catered by them occasionally and it's always excellent. Semi-prepared food: homemade pasta to take home and cook, tubs of sauces and dips, excellent fresh bread, a killer cheese selection, and delicious Italian deli meats. You can't go wrong. Grocery: They have a small produce section that is always fresh and good, but prices are definitely higher than a regular supermarket so I usually avoid them. They have an excellent collection of various flavored oils and vinegars, jellies and preserves, fancy cookies, etc. I was thrilled to find harissa there for a recipe I was making recently when it was no where to be found at Stop and Shop. Tchotchkes: There's a few sweet little kitchen gadgets and gifts for the culinary minded. I've had my eye on the olive wood cheese board and tools for a while now (ARE YOU READING THIS MOM?! CHRISTMAS IS COMING) Booze: An excellent variety of wines and two knowledgeable wine room managers to help you find whatever style, type or flavor you're looking for. There is also a small beer selection, mostly hip and trendy brews from local and small brewers. No liquor that I know of. Wine club: I love being a member of their wine club. $60 for 4 bottles of wine per month. It's not much of a discount, I think the bottles average out to about $15 each anyways, but it's always nice to have two people who know wines suggest some favorites for you to try. I also really appreciate the scroll they include each month with details about the vineyard, grape varietals, style, flavor profile, and food pairings. I'm definitely learning a lot about wine. I won't say I always like every wine, but there's always at least one bottle I'm a huge fan of. In the 5 or 6 months I've been a member, I've stumbled upon 3 or 4 favorite bottles that I'm proud to pop for guests or bring to a party. Events: They regularly have samples out to try: cheeses, sauces, wines, etc. They also host cooking classes and cocktail evenings but I haven't been to one yet. read more

I've had the Cubano, the Italian, and the hangover helper so far. The Cubano was excellent, as was the Italian. The hangover helper was good, but not spectacular. I will say that the pita wrap they use is quite good. I'm only giving 4 stars, because I tried to order a reuben and found out that they don't cook the corned beef on the grill before constructing the sandwich. Apparently they are pre-made and just heated on a panini press. So you end up with warm corned beef, with none of the fat being rendered off. I'm sure some people like that. I don't. Anyway, all in all, I definitely recommend this place for sandwiches. Everything I did order was worth it. read more

Dave's Fresh Pasta - The Cubano - Sandwiches Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I don't usually go out for sandwiches because chances are, I can make it at home. BUT I will make an exception for Dave's sandwiches. My go-to is the French Ham on ciabatta bread (sliced, not the roll). Grilled? Yes please. I prefer sliced Ciabatta over the roll because the roll gets too crunchy after it's grilled. The French Ham consists of granny smith apple (tart), brie (creamy), ham (salty) and dijin mustard (tangy). The combination of those flavors is just so good. Who would've thought to combine these together?! The brie also melts a little when it's grilled. YUM! I'm also a fan of the frozen pastas and sauces near the deli, particularly the pumpkin ravioli with mushroom cream sauce. There is limited seating inside (maybe 3 tables?) and some seating outside. I agree the prices are a little high, but the flavor and quality is worth it. read more

Great premade Italian food and okay sandwich options for lunches. The prices do seem a little steep for some things, priced similarly to going out, which in some ways defeats the purpose. The food is still really good though read more

Excellent pasta and just overall variety of products. Love this shop! I wish I had two stomachs to eat all the pasta lol

Great pasta great price! Always a safe bet if you're in the mood for Italian. Also servers are really nice

Absolutely splendid everytime. Only thing is that they need to manage their orders better, a walk in sandwich shop should never have an hour long wait AFTER you order. Maybe a long line, but once you order, to wait an hour, seems like poor management. read more

Great simple food. This place has been a neighborhood staple for years and their pasta, sauces and accoutrements are delicious. You really can't go wrong with Dave's read more

Really good sandwiches and quality products BUT the location is extremely smoky and difficult to breathe inside for more than a few minutes

Perfect for all of your needs! Dave's Fresh Pasta has food, cheese, wine, sandwiches and a variety of chocolates! The store is always packed - for good reason! They offer lots of samples on the weekends and wine tastings. Their fresh pasta is delicious and they make it fresh before your eyes! Afterwards, you can browse the store for cheese, wine, chocolate and a variety of interesting imported goods! If you are hungry, there make delicious sandwiches with fresh bread and meats! My friend had the Brazilian Hangover Helper which had a herb bread, fresh cheese, pickles, banana peppers and ham. It was toasted in a panini maker making it hot and crispy! Dave's Fresh Pasta is the perfect place to stock your next get together :) read more

Been going here for years for sandwiches (the Pesto Chicken and Avocado BLT are some of my favorites), but for some reason I'd never tried the pasta until recently. Not surprisingly, it's amazing! As the name suggests, the fresh linguine was great, but I was so surprised at how good the frozen lasagna was. Best frozen meal you can find. read more

I do not recommend eating here. When I finally got my food after around an hour of waiting I saw a piece of hair in it and then got food poisoning after I ate it.do not eat from here.also I was eating my pasta like I do with my family back in India and they called me racial slurs and I felt unsafe. NO NOT EAT HERE. read more

Great sandwiches that offer lots of variety, total customization. Excellent quality of ingredients.

Best sandwiches in town and friendliest staff ever! Order the avocado BLT or the Sicilian and make sure you get there early so they haven't run out of Ciabbata or Foccacia yet. read more

The sandwiches are very good. My favorite is Tomato Mozzarella & Basil, which they often make a bit on the small side. Delicious but expensive for what you get. The store itself is great. Lots of yummy things you want to try. Cheeses, produce, salads and WINE! The place is a staple in Davis Square. read more

For $24, I snatched up the following items from Dave's Fresh Pasta on one glorious afternoon: -10 bulging brussel sprouts -1 container of peeled garlic -1 Vermont Maple Syrup -1lb of prosciutto/provolone tortellini - 3 oz. of Fourme d' Ambert bleu cheese So far, I've sauteed the sprouts with the garlic, alongside mushrooms from Boston Organics. I've eaten half the cheese on whole wheat crackers. I paired the tortellini with a pear and turnip puree with brown-sugar butter. And I dribble a little of the syrup in my oatmeal every morning. Each bite I took was worth every penny and, whether cooking for myself or a dinner party in the future, I will forage the racks at Dave's for more mouth, mind and belly-pleasing procurements. For further shopping needs, you'll find a great variety of wine, infused olive oils, cheeses, cured meats, a plethora of pastas, local vegetables, all-natural sodas and juices, cupcakes, sandwiches, sauces, artisanal chocolates and a hundred other fun, delicious items. read more

Their huge, beautifully colored, layered Cuban sandwiches have me questioning why I don't eat pork. Seriously, whatever they lovingly slap between the bread at this place is savory ambrosia. Utterly delicious. The eggplant parm is fantastic too. Like your ex-Italian boyfriend's mom used to make. If you're looking to stock up for dinner in your own digs, the pasta and sauces are indeed fresh (or frozen, if you prefer), the cheese is tasty and they've got a superb selection of reasonable wines chosen by The Second Glass' Chris Hallowell, who's got a palate broader than Picasso. Damn, I am just sooo punny. read more