Chef's kiss! The food is fantastic - I was able to try a lot of dishes between my group of 7 and loved every dish. The flavors are unique and interesting while still ringing true to the Italian roots. I won't go into details as you can't go wrong with any of the dishes. Cocktails are also excellent. It's definitely on the pricey side and the sizes are normal to small. The space is small but there seemed to be spots available at 7:30p on a weeknight. Aesthetic space as well with good service. Some street parking around the area. read more

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Geppetto has fantastic food and ambience. The swordfish is particularly good as is the chardonnay. read more

Geppetto - Geppetto waiting area - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Delicious Italian food, with nuanced flavors and a lovely ambiance! Will be back to try more of the menu! Bartender is superbly creative.

Finally I decided to go to Geppetto for my birthday after hearing about it for years. I found it pretty average. Nothing special and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. We ordered the burrata for appetizer and it was bland and nothing special. The porcini lasagna was ok. It was bland and stuffy. My husband got the NY strip and it was BAD! He asked for medium and it was burnt and oily. Oh boy, the potatoes were baaaad. Dry and chewy. It is hard to make bad potatoes! The desert was ok. In general when I end up paying 200 for 1 app, 2 main courses, 2 glasses of wine and 1 dessert, I expect much better experience. A restaurant that has 4 dollar signs, needs to have a better bathroom and not a bathroom that is like what you find in a dive bar. Service was mediocre and they charge 5% kitchen service fee which is great for the kitchen staff. Also I do not to expect dine with toddlers in an upscale restaurant. The parking is very hard to find so if you have a reservation leave plenty of time for parking spot hunting. read more

Geppetto - New york strip (50$) !! - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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- It was our first time trying Geppetto and it did not disappoint. We had a reservation but we were running late and the hostess was very understanding with us which we appreciated. Luckily, we were able to find street parking but I did notice there was a garage nearby as well. - Once we arrived, I immediately noticed how comfy the seats were even the non-booth seating. The interior is cute and definitely a vibe for dates. - We ordered the Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, the Fried Mozzarella, Sicilian Crudo, Lobster Spaghetti, Porcini Lasagna and the Rigatoni Bolognese. For dessert, we got the Tiramisu and Gelato. - Overall, we LOVED the Fried Mozzarella, the Lobster Spaghetti and the Rigatoni Bolognese. I will say these dishes are heavy with cheese so definitely not for the non cheese lovers. The Tiramisu was also quite delicious. read more

Absolutely loved Geppetto!! When we sat down and really enjoyed the beautiful interior, but the food was even better. Pull apart Garlic bread: fun presentation, soft bread, highly recommend!! Fried Mozzarella: another very fun presentation, mozzarella was warm and soft, the tomato sauce was a tad bitter for me but we loved it! Rigatoni Bolognese: Yum! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and I loved the sauce. Our server recommended this as her favorite pasta, and I'm glad I went with it! Agnolotti: super light, I'm not usually a fan of brown butter but the sauce was very delicious. The agnolotti were incredible, but I did feel the portion was a bit small and it left me wanting more. Tiramisu: It was a little different than what we expected, but we still loved it! A little thicker and closer to cheesecake, but it was still delicious. The drinks were reasonably priced for Boston, and overall, we had a fantastic night out. Highly recommend for a date night, family dinner, or special occasion! read more

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Excellent Italian eatery located in the heart of the new Cambridge Crossing neighborhood! I was pleasantly amazed with this spot and loved the service and vibes. This is a great place to meet with friends, work colleagues, or even for date night! It is a smaller restaurant but I did not feel cramped at all. The views look out to a gorgeous pond and holiday lights all year round. Geppetto has a very digestible menu with several pasta courses. My friend and I each ordered a pasta and both were decadent--we each finished our pastas! Serving portion was solid, not too small and not too large. I really loved the mushroom pasta, I wish I could remember the names for my fellow Yelp reviewers! We also ordered gelato and sorbet for dessert with balsamic strawberries and a homemade caramel sauce. These were delicious, they give you each one large, perfect sphere which could easily be shared. The restaurant is very clean and chic. I love how they even have a bar cart that serves aperitifs. I will definitely be trying this next time! Highly recommend Geppetto for fresh, tasty Italian cuisine. It rivals many of the restaurants in Boston's North end!!! read more

Geppetto - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Wow! This place was all around amazing. We started with the pesto pull-apart with white bean dip which was so tasty. The dip had a great consistency and wonderful flavor. For our second appetizer we tried the short rib carpaccio which may have been my least favorite item of the night only because the meat was too smoky for my liking but my partner loved it! For our entrees we both ordered pasta dishes. I went with the spaghetti cacio e pepe and my partner got the spaghetti amatriciana. My meal was great, the sauce was the perfect mix of butter garlic and pepper. My partners meal was prepared perfectly and the tomato sauce was delectable. We finished with tiramisu, which was so yummy! definitely will be going back to try the rest of the items on the menu. We had a 6pm reservation which is great timing if you like to avoid the crowd, by the time we were checking out the place was full! read more

Geppetto - fried mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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This is not North End Italian. Geppetto's calls themselves an Italian inspired eatery. And that's exactly what they are. I've been to the Lexington for dinner (the floor above) and loved it. I've stopped by Cafe Beatrice (tucked in the back.. or is it the front) for a cappuccino, so of course I was waiting for Geppetto to open. The third restaurant situated all in one building. I made reservations for their second night opened. On the reservation I noted that we were there for an anniversary dinner and as soon as we sat down the hostess mentioned it. Cute! They have a smaller list for glasses of wine, but a a larger one for bottles. (Great selection even on the smaller list). One beer! Peroni - "the only Italian beer you need" I love it. And three set cocktails. So let's note - There is NO bar at geppetto. They have a small bar cart, but no bar to actually come in and sit at. That bums me out a bit, but you can always go to the bar at The Lexington upstairs. The decor is pretty lit. Sweet spot for a date night or dinner with friends. It can be a bit loud with the open layout, or maybe homegirl behind had just has THAT loud of a cackle. But you know what? That cackle should let you know how great of a time she was having. Food. We went a bit overboard. Pesto pull-apart bread with white bean dip. I loved. Fiancé not as much. Was kind of like a small bread loaf that was a little sweet. Def bread-y. (... I may not be very articulate, but you knew exactly what I meant when I said bread-y). Chopped salad. Phenom. Ridiculously flavorful. Was awesome the next day too. Crispy Octopus - Jesus Christ NEVER have I ever had octopus that good. Perfectly cooked and crisped. Nom. The "yonce" (that's short for fiancé) is not a fan of the tentacles and she fought me for it. After all that food we did as much damage as We could to some house-made pasta. The spinach Tagliatelle was enjoyable. The spaghetti was tasty as well. The pasta overall was very good although not my favorite in the neighborhood. And then we stopped eating. .. jk If you enjoy tiramisu and that's what you're absolutely craving - you need to throw that thought out the window. This tiramisu is a whole different ball game. I honestly don't know if you could really call it tiramisu, but I loved it whatever it was. The yonce ended her meal with pistachio gelato and sour cherries. Good Lordt that was amazing. Thank Heavens I brought the Lactaid. And finally.. as we were ending the evening, our lovely server Sarah brought us over two glasses of Lambrusco - for our engaygement. "You didn't strike me as Prosecco people." And she was 100% correct. We also had Sarah as our server at The Lexington and she sure is the bees knees. The service is all-around amazing at all of the eateries nestled in this amazing Cambridge Crossing food hub. So yes, you should come here. read more

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Located in the new CambridgeCrossing development and one of only 3 restaurants in the immediate area. Great service, good wine selection, pasta is made fresh. I went with a group of friends and we had a very enjoyable meal. Standouts were the crudos and ribeye (with a sauce cooked in pastry packet). read more

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Cute little spot with a great ambiance and service. Had rabbit gnocchi, which was delicious.

Amazing restaurant! 10/10 service, ambiance and food. Highly recommend it, will definitely be back! read more

Completely underwhelmed. I really wanted to love this place because of the great ambiance. Loved the decor and the vibe. The food was below average. We started with the tuna crudo, which was fishy. The octopus was the worst dish of the night. It was extremely rubbery. The entrees were not much better. The pumpkin agnolotti was super salty, hard to taste any flavor due to being overpowered by salt. The pork Milanese was good, but on the greasy side. The best part of the night was the desert. Creative take on the tiramisu. Really enjoyed the caramel sauce and the chocolate tuile. Service was attentive. They also charge a 5% kitchen fee. I've seen a 3% fee charged before, but 5% is ridiculous especially when the quality of the food does not justify the fee. read more

I always appreciate a restaurant that has put good effort into its overall dining atmosphere - Geppetto's interior was very warm and welcoming with pops of color in some of their seating and decor - great date spot or just a fun night out with the gals! We started with the garlic bread (more like a mini loaf) - delicious and loaded with garlic and cheese! The little crudo dish (tuna + lardo) was also yummy the balance of flavors was so good with each bite (the sweet pear and tangy vinegar). The octopus also did not disappoint - was really pleased with the way it was cooked (most places usualy char it too much or not enough where it seemed steamed). The pasta was gorgeous and packed a punch with each bite. The only dish that fell on its face was the pork milanese. There seemed to be something missing? Like a sauce - the meat was fried nicely but unless you got a bite with the leeks and capers, it was pretty dry - we ended up scraping some of the pasta sauce on it to give it more flavors. Not sure if it was intended to be like that or they just forgot the final sauce drizzle? The final touch was the dessert: pistachio zeppole - we did not finish the beast but per our waitress' suggestion, had it the next morning with some espresso - just magnificent! read more

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Gepetto is tucked away in a little corner of a complex alongside other restaurant businesses. It was a little hard to find at first because we did not realize it was adjacent to the Lexington and they were both in the shared space. However, when we got in we were promptly seated in a little cozy corner per request of the baefie. The decor of the restaurant is elegant and chic, and the servers were extremely attentive which was much appreciated. We both ordered two cocktails from the bar to start off the night. Mine was the al fiori, lavender rosé which was much enjoyed. I could really taste the lavender which was a very nice surprise. The bartenders here were definitely top tier and I could taste the quality of their drinks especially when i took a sip of the old fashioned. I usually why away from drinks with a strong alcohol flavor but the old fashioned was prepared well. For our appetizer we ordered the fritto misto which came with squid, scallop, and shrimp, and butternut squash. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and the aioli sauce was the perfect amount of tangy and savory. I wished there was a bigger amount of the appetizer because we definitely wanted more. For entrees I ordered the lobster fra diavolo and Mr. Mine ordered a NY strip steak because he loves his steak. My dish was pretty good for the most part. I enjoyed the breadcrumbs and the sauce had a little kick to it which made eating it more enjoyable. The only thing about the fra diavolo was that the lobster was too heavily salted to my taste and the sauce was lacking the lemon. The pasta was also a little undercooked and hard. There was nothing crazy about the strip steak, but the baefie definitely ate it up because he loves meat. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu. The presentation was different from what we were expecting but the dessert itself was stellar. I don't know what they did for the cream, because it was super light and fluffy, highly enjoyable! The toffee crunch was my favorite part of the tiramisu, we cleaned the plate. I recommend Geppetto for a nice date night with the significant other, and for pricing wise, I think that the food and drink is reasonable for the quality of the food. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. I would come back to try the rest of the menu because i did not enjoy my entree as much as I would have liked, so I'm sure there are other dishes on the menu I would enjoy more! read more

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Too much meat in the pasta, but otherwise all great, tiramisu is a must order. Good wine selection too. read more

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Underwhelming. Dined here over the weekend. The ambiance was very inviting with dark walls and a nice fireplace. For drinks we choose the cocktails from the menu and it was okay. The starters were also okay. The burrata was interesting with the bitter greens. The breads were also okay. The focaccia was charred a bit too much and clashed with the accompanying dip. The pull apart bread(the Instagram worthy one) was meh. The accompanying morney was wasted calories. The mains were pretty mediocre. The ravioli tasted like nothing; the gnocchi was chewy. The dessert was the saving grace, we got the special and it was delicious. Good service. Overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience. read more

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Great restaurant, the food was very tasty and fairly priced with good portions. My only complaint is how they do not serve bread for free at the table. Parking was easy to find on the street on a Saturday night. The restaurant is small and intimate but very nicely decorated. The menu is very limited but apart from that I had a great experience. read more

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Goodness their drink selection is elegantly selected and their pasta is truly divine. I did the rigatoni Bolognese and I can still remove the rich flavor dancing on my taste buds. It's insane! read more

Geppetto is a great spot! Food is yummy but definitely pricier. They have a good amount of gluten free options which I appreciated! The ambiance is fantastic- it's very cute, not too big, and relatively quiet noise level (although it's plenty busy). The service was incredibly friendly and accommodating! read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant. I would love to go back, everyone in my group of six left extremely satisfied and raving about the food. The (daily special) eggplant appetizer was outstanding, we had never had anything like it. My pasta entree was also incredible, very light and fresh. We ordered both breads on the menu... so good I would have like to eat it for a meal. We also got the special dessert-Neapolitan biscotti - and it was delectable. The only downside was small portions not conducive to sharing, and pricey. Overall would highly recommend for top notch Italian food in the Boston area. read more

Geppetto - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We were there for NYE, we had the 5 course menh and it was a great experience. The service was exceptional, the food was delicious and we had an overall great time. It's a modern italian, the dishes we had were delicious. read more

Went to Geppetto for my birthday this week- it was amazing!! Firstly, they gave us all some sparkling wine to start and celebrate my birthday. We then got the fried mozzarella and the pullapart garlic bread- the garlic bread was 10/10. For dinner, the bolognese was the best, but everything was amazing. We also got a complimentary bruschetta appetizer to try. Overall, the service and ambiance was amazing, and we will definitely be back! read more

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The food here is exactly as featured for Italian. The restaurant has a good vibe and the service is good.

I came to Geppetto with high expectations because I am such a fan of Puritan and Company, and the experience did not disappoint. Wow, just wow. My boyfriend and I had delicious, creative drinks at The Lexington bar upstairs before our dinner reservation, which was the perfect way to start the meal. Once at Geppetto, we ordered two appetizers - the smoked short rib carpaccio and pork polpettes. The carpaccio was truly one of the most delicious bites I have had in a restaurant and the polpettes were delicious (an elevated, creative version of pork meatballs). For entrees we shared the ricotta cavatelli with lamb and the ribeye for two, which came with potatoes, a bagna cauda croquette (with incredibly delicious savory sauce inside that spreads out over the steak when you cut into it). The pasta was one of the most innovative, complex pastas I have ever tried with an unexpected, yet perfect spice level (see cumin butter), and the steak was melt-in-your-mouth fantastic. We finished off the meal with the tiramisu, which was beautifully balanced and a fun twist on the traditional dish. The service was excellent, and the host was incredibly accommodating in helping me set up a reservation and make the evening special for my boyfriend's birthday. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

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Celebrated Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes at Geppetto and loved it! Everything was just delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful! read more

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All three of us loved our dishes: the gnocchi, the pumpkin cappelletti, porcini lasagna. Plus we treated ourselves to their excellent tiramisu. On top of the delicious food, the service was friendly, attentive and kind. Special thanks for seating us at a round banquette too. A perfect night out! read more

I typically don't leave reviews but I had to after my experience here & Cafe Beatrice. I had reservations that night for 9:30 but my little sister who is 7 was very tired and so we went in early around 7-8 to see if we could be seated earlier but they were completely booked. Was not too please with the front host at Geppetto's but Kathy/Katie who is manager in the Cafe Beatrice helped me by letting us order from Geppetto's menu & eat at the Cafe. She served us herself and catered to us. I eat daily out in Boston and I have never experienced such amazing service. I really hope they recognize her work as she is amazing! The food was great too especially the Garlic bread. We also had the mushroom bruschetta that I forgot to take a pic of but it was good! read more

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Geppetto is absolutely fantastic! The food is amazing- especially their specialty breads and pastas. We've tried over half of the menu and every single dish was tasty and filling and beautifully plated. While they don't have a full bar, their on-draft cocktails are mixed to perfection and the wine list has plenty of delicious options. The staff could not be better- they are all so kind and friendly and incredibly attentive, and they do an amazing job at remember people even months later! Aesthetically, Geppetto feels lux but still cozy and inviting. The decor and vibe is perfect. Great for a date night or a small group to enjoy a delightful meal! read more

If you're a Negroni and amaro person , this place will sweep you off your feet , really good Negronis. The lamb pasta was definitely a delight , definitely try the different amaros . The octopus was was ok. read more

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We were visiting Boston for the weekend and made a reservation here as we were staying nearby at the Kimpton Marlowe hotel. The food was so unique and you could tell the chef really cares about the quality of the ingredients. I'd come back in a heartbeat and recommend it for anyone looking for a luxurious, tasty, and friendly Italian dinner. The braided garlic bread, beef carpaccio, and cauliflower tartelli were some of the best dishes I've ever had! read more

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Great bread, delicious dessert, the steak was great if a tad undercooked. Nice severs.

Staff were super kind and service was wonderful. Our waitress suggested the Montepulciano wine and it was great. Really enjoyed the bolognese!! Would definitely go back for that. Incredibly easy right on Lechmere T stop read more

Greta drinks, great food and nice atmosphere inside! I came here with a couple of friends to celebrate and we had a great time!

We had reservations but ended up having to get delivery due to a potential covid exposure and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely fantastic, so much flavor packed into their dishes and it arrived hot. Good size servings as well. Only thing to note, my boyfriend got the chicken parm which was amazing with a really delicious sauce, but it didn't come with a side of pasta so if you want pasta with it make sure to get a side. Can't wait to order from here again read more

Geppetto - Mac and cheese - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Solid food. Great flavors and creative entrees. Definitely try the fried mozzarella. I wish the pasta portions were bigger for the price point. For two people you need to order about 3 pasta dishes to share to feel satisfied - however, I really refuse to spend over $60 on pasta. Great wine selection. Tiramisu is fantastic, probably my favorite thing about this place. Great service and attentiveness from the staff. read more

Started with the scallop tartare. The bolognese was incredible and to finish the night I had some of the best tiramisu I have had in a long time. read more

Geppetto - Bologense - Italian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came in on a whim and could not be happier with our decision. We found street parking nearby, enjoyed a lovely table with excellent service, a great Negroni and a lovely glass of wine accompanied some of the best pasta and unique Crudos I have had in the Boston area. The Mafaldine was truly exceptional, but overall I would make Geppetto my go to for upscale pasta and creative Italian. read more

Pretty disappointed .. was so excited to go since we heard so many good things. Waited almost 2 hours to receive our entree. Also we told our waiter we have a nut allergy and a plate with nuts was brought out and told was good to eat even after confirming.. very very dangerous. Super bummed it was not what we expected . Won't be back. read more

Awesome dining room-- comfortable, sophisticated and well lit. Service was excellent. Food is delicious with many flavors, fresh ingredients and a clear love for the dishes. We'll be back! read more