Best Italian on Cape Cod and beyond! Best hidden secret on the Cape except to the locals, I have achieved most of my bucket list and the great thing is I can do this like groundhog day over and over and one last thing there prices are more than reasonable! read more

Such a good spot right in the middle of the Cape! Somehow after years of coming to Cape Cod, we've missed this gem. But the other night we came in and had the most wonderful meal! House wine (red) and complimentary bread to start was perfect. Grilled romaine heart salad was an elevated take on a wedge and it was SO delicious! The dressing is fresh and tastes homemade. 10/10 salad. For entrees I had Nonnas Sunday Gravy which consisted of an amazing red sauce with meatball, sausage, and melt off the fork short rib. All incredible! My husband loved his puttanesca with cooked to perfection paperdelle pasta. Can't wait to visit again next trip! read more

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They were nice enough to make my friend shrimp parmigiana. Not on the menu any longer but they were happy to accommodate. I had Sunday Gravy. It was plentiful with a meatball, sausage and short rib on top of angel hair pasta and marinara. Tasted fabulous. Can't beat their sauce! Service was attentive and very friendly. It's off season so very slow night. But this place is a hidden gem. The food is exceptional. read more

Consistent food and service when craving italian. Service had been good but table spacing is tight so don't expect a quiet dinner for two.

We got 4 different meals here had leftovers each time and got a carryout. The food is amazing and so are the drinks. The waitstaff was so accommodating. Definitely go! read more

We went here for a birthday dinner on a Wednesday. It wasn't very busy which we prefer! Warm, welcoming atmosphere. We were seated right away and ordered espresso martinis, which were cold and frothy and tasty. The bread they serve is fresh and hot. I didn't care for the bread dip. It was tomato based but that's fine. We ordered the calamari and it was perfect. Crisp and light. Yum! My husband had the special which was angel hair pasta with Alfredo with meatballs with red sauce on top. He loved it. Very tasty and the meatballs were perfect. I had the mushroom and short rib pasta. The pasta was house made and the short rib was tender. So good! They also surprised us with a cannoli with a candle in it. Such a nice touch! Service was wonderful! We will definitely be bad! read more

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Very nice Italian dinner! The food was delicious and the service was great. The warm bread they served was so good. We enjoyed the homemade lasagna (omg), pesto fettuccine, linguine and clams and the crab cakes (daughter said the best she's ever had!). All amazing! Enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant - cozy and warm. Loved it! read more

Great Italian dishes, steaks and a variety of Italian-style seafood. Don't waste your money on wine. Sadly, it's all cooked. They don't store it properly. Go for a cocktail insted. Reservations highly recommended. read more

Everything was brought out so quickly, it felt like we were being rushed. We were the only ones in the place at the time. 4:30. Just felt rushed. The tomato soup was amazing, the bread was very good, the meatball appetizer was very good. The veal piccata , I felt was "undressed". ...looking unappetizing . Just a bunch of brown stuff in a bowl. It was fairly good. Would not order again, but it was okay. The sword fish piccata was the same...it was okay , but not looking very appealing. Will definitely give it another try , at some point. We see so many great reviews. Maybe we ordered wrong??? Also, to ask for more bread is a 3.00 up charge. That annoyed me...a little. Not that I needed more. read more

We were traveling, sightseeing the cape. Checked yelp for dinner suggestions and decided on Gerardi's. We are not locals so we didn't know we would need a reservation. The waitress got us in within the hour despite the restaurant being completely packed. We enjoyed our dinner. The food was excellent. The fresh gnocchi was delicious. The restaurant was a bit dark, many were using their flashlights on their phone to see the menu. The place was cozy but so insanely loud. I have never been in a restaurant where we had to yell across the table to converse while eating dinner. That is my only complaint. Our food was excellent. Servers and hostess were friendly and attentive. Just be aware you need to call ahead and prepare yourself for the noise level. read more

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The food is always good at Gerardi's. we never feel rushed and the staff are attentive and professional.,

Amazing food and service. Nice atmosphere. There's even a cozy fireplace! A very nice dining experience.

As an italian, the pasta sauce (gravy) is close to my Nonna's. Service is commendable.

Unfortunately, the noise level here is so intolerable it overshadows the food and service, which were very good. I yelled the entire evening and had a splitting headache after. I won't return...and don't say come earlier; that solves nothing. I wanted to like this restaurant; however, ended up having a miserable experience. It's not a good place to catch up with friends. The noise level killed any conversation. Food and wait staff get 4 stars. Ambiance...it's tough to give it one star. read more

Food is delicious! Staff is very nice and accommodating. Can't wait to go back and enjoy their wonderful food.

**EAT HERE** We called ahead and got a reservation for 30 mins later. We were greeted warmly by the staff and brought to a large booth by the window. Decor is old style Italian Restaurant. Feels like your Nona's house. Our waitress came quickly and took drink orders. The menu has many options with a good variety. They also had dinner specials. The warm, fresh bread and olive oil dipping sauce was delicious! We ordered the Chicken and Eggplant Parm and the Chicken Picatta. Both dishes came out piping hot with homemade pasta and were absolutely delicious. The portions were big enough for leftovers the nest day. I highly recommend eating here! read more

Gerardi's Cafe - Chicken Picatta w/homemade Parpadelle - Italian Near Me - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

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The service was prompt and attentive. The menu offers an interesting variety of Italian dishes well beyond the usual. The sauces are tuned to the dish which are attractively garnished. The house Chianti was very acceptable The ambiance is very done with prints and a fireplace read more

Sometimes you just hit it right Tonight was such a night! I went to Gerardi's for the first time The minute I entered the restaurant I knew it was going to be a lovely evening It is cozy, it was as Italian as the real deal!, and the music was suited to a quiet atmosphere. Our hostess was gracious and informative and flexible with our request I believe she is the owner. We were three " older women" who wanted to linger with our cocktails and she knew how to appear just at the right times. That is an art in itself Our selections were the gnocchi dish, the veal piccata, and the lasagna Yum yum And yum!! For dessert we shared the carrot cake with the lightest whipped cream I ever had' We all had food to take home with us I may be raving too much ,but I suspect that you will too when you discover this little gem right on route 28 in Yarmouth Ma Jackie S read more

Gerardi's Cafe - Lasagna with an appetite for big serving - Italian Near Me - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Amazing food! Everything was a 10 out of 10. Authentic Sicilian food - chef/owner trained in Sicily. Staff incredible, friendly, and on point. We had the short rib parpadelle, meatballs, warm mushroom salad and the tiramisu. Phenomenal! read more

Gerardo's is truly authentic Italian. Just a little bit of Italy on the Cape. Food wonderful, staff delightful! read more

Great service. Had ravioli with meatball-creamy ricotta filled extra large ravioli, tasty marinara & tender well seasoned meatball. Fresh Caesar salad with anchovies, warm crusty bread with dipping old with salty olives. (At no charge!) Chicken parm, DH said was the best he's had. Good wine recommendation from our lovely server. The only down side was the table beside us...4 utter bores who screamed their entire conversation. No reflection on the establishment, luck of the draw. read more

Food was delicious and presented well. It was a 5:30 seating and we sat in a booth in a corner. We could NOT hear the waitress because the noise level was astronomical. Conversation was extremely hard. We had to talk/shout to each other, which only increased the noise level. I guess everyone was doing that. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be back, even though it's a great spot. The noise just made it too unpleasant. read more

Stayed at friends for two nights and Gerardi's was a 2 minute walk, so we tried it out on Friday night and after dinner we made a reservation for Saturday night. Food was great and service was awesome too Will be our go-to place when in S Yarmouth. read more

Tried their Seafood Diavolo. It's super bland. I really want to cook it again with more salt. The calamari in the dish is very good though and it's super tender. Their free bread is well baked too. read more

Gerardi's Cafe - Seafood Diavolo - Italian Near Me - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

We were delighted to be seated in Bubua's section, as always she's a wonderful server, very attentive, friendly makes dining a pleasant experience. Highly recommend making a reservation, parking in their lot is limited, note you can park in the lot next door. We ordered limoncello and watermelon martinis, Bubua brought us crackers with a delicious spread on top and warm bread with their roasted peppers and tomato dipping oil, very good. For appetizers we shared the potato crusted crab cakes, amazing. Dinner we had homemade ravioli with a meatball and chicken piccata with vegetables (substituted the risotto cakes) both dinner were served hot & delicious. Disappointed we were too full for dessert! The restaurant is family friendly and a lovely date night dinner, old style Italian atmosphere. read more

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Highly recommend visiting Gerardi's for Italian food on the cape. The food was so exceptional I was here two nights in a row. Potato crusted crab cakes, pesto bucatini and the seafood couscous special were all very delicious and well executed. Everything was fresh and prepared with care. read more

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Wonderful surprise!! Local gem- and super easy to combine this with a cape playhouse.

Went with 2 young kids. Note - this place is not kid friendly. Or friendly, in general. But the food is good. To be specific - the Spinach Cappalletti was delicious. But I found the Eggplant Parmesan to be kinda meh - big portion though. Apple, Pecan and Arugula Salad was also great. The Watermelon Margarita was terrible and lacking in booze. Never Get This. The Super Tuscan by glass was also eh. Kids size portions were not generous. Vibe was dark and targeting much older crowd. Won't be returning - even without the kids. read more

Yes. It's everything you are pondering. Italian, from scratch, deliciously fresh, ample flavor. The servers are very kind. The atmosphere is busy and loud. The dining room booths are beyond comfortable on your bottom. The pricing is fair. Can't wait to go back when we are down the cape again. Until then I will be dreaming of their saltimbocca. read more

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Solid meal and service the other night. Little small on fish main meal portion yet apps were delicious. Solid beet salad too

Phenomenal Italian food. Charming atmosphere. Make a reservation. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fresh pasta, interesting specials, great menu, I want to try something different every time. Ample wine menu, reasonable prices given the portions. One of my favorites. read more

Had an incredible meal at Gerardi's tonight. We made reservations for 4 for a booth. We were promptly seated. At the table there were already 4 glasses of water. Our server took our drink order and came back with a nice artichoke hummus on crackers. After brining our drinks he gave us time to look over the menu. Bread was then brought to our table. Entrees ordered included chicken picatta, clams in linguini, shrimp pesto with pasta and chicken saltimbocca. Each meal was delicious. It was the best picatta I've had and I loved the risotto cakes. My husband said the pasta was homemade and the pesto sauce was amazing. We thought the service was impeccable as well. When we left, the place was full. We used to go to their former place on 28 in west Dennis and have only been to this place once before. We forgot how good the food and service truly are. Will definitely be back soon. read more

First time and won't be the last. Restaurant was clean, beautiful and very cozy. Our server, Noelle, was perfect. Came by at just the right times, personable and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was hot and absolutely delicious! The Short Rib/Mushroom Ragu was out of this world. A couple of amazing martinis for dessert capped off a wonderful dinner. read more

Such delicious food, tasty adult beverage choices and wine list, attentive service, and a cozy lively dining room. I felt very welcome and at home. read more

Gerardi's Cafe - people sitting at tables - Italian Near Me - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

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Our first time, note - make a reservation. Staff super friendly and very attentive. Bread was outstanding as was the Cesar salad and chicken parm. Would go again in a second. Highly recommend! read more

Food is great and a wide varied of Italian dish offered . Some gluten options were on the menus and were very good Definitely would recommend Arrive early due to limited seating Shalom Peter read more

My trip to Cape Cod has not been going well. This was the first bright spot of my vacation. I made a reservation for 9 pm, that's what they had available. I was called about 7:40ish?? And told they had an opening at 8:15 if I wanted to come earlier so I took it. Everyone was friendly. I just wish the sign outside was better lit. It's dark here at night. It's raining and I'm not familiar with the area I had Rebecca as my server. She was fantastic! She chatted me up but wasn 't overbearing. Made sure I had drinks. Made sure I liked my food. She was very knowledgeable and encouraged me to come back because "everything" is so delicious. My food was very good!! I love the oil to dip bread in. The garlic bread was good. The bucatini and meatballs was good. I made sure my dessert stomach could accommodate a slice of carrot cake. Mmmmmm. My espresso martini (those are my jam!) was on point. I was a little worried since it wasn't creamy looking but it was actually one of the best I've had! Make a reservation here...you won't be sorry! read more

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First time vacationing in the area. After trying some overpriced seafood restaurants where we were in and out in 30-40 minutes , we were hoping for a different experience. Gerardi more than gave us that. The service was extremely pleasant and accommodating, especially my low salt diet. Great suggestions, great cuisine. We shared some red wine, the warm mushroom and beet salad and chicken, pasta, shrimp and penne. I asked for a garlic and oil sauce. So well executed. It all started with the house warm bread and an oil with red pepper spread. We were there for well over an hour with great ambiance. Too bad we don't live there to go back again. Maybe next year. read more

The service was spectacularly and the food and atmosphere were phenomenal. Beautiful decor and menu has a delightful assortment of Italian dishes. read more

Yummy! Tried 5 very different dishes. All were great and we left full and happy. Nice atmosphere and service was excellent