Nice little spot! There are only about eight tables inside, so it has a cozy feel. We ordered…read moretakeout and simply called our order in. The spicy sausage pizza was excellent, the dough is homemade and tastes incredibly fresh. The toppings are fresh as well, which really comes through in the flavor. It's a bit pricey, but that's fairly typical for the Boston area. Overall, we'd definitely recommend it. I believe they offer delivery, too.

walked in for a saturday night dinner. service is always upbeat and attentive…read more good as always, although today's funghi pizza was saltier than usual.

Amazing food and great service! We ordered everything and were completely blown away with how good…read moreeverything was!

Carmelina's has a North End vibe - you feel part of the family. Awesome people work there. Come…read morewatch them make fresh food in a tiny kitchen, and work together like an A team.

First time we've had dinner at this place, my husband, our son and myself. Previous reviews helped…read moreus a lot in making our choice. Staff and service members were impeccable on all levels: courtesy, promptness and efficiency. The food was excellent: quality and quantity (portions). It's a cosy and warm like atmosphere restaurant. We really enjoyed our dinner we plan to go back again when opportunity presents

Very authentic Italian Restaurant. I would recommend you talk with the server if you don't know…read morewhat to order since they are very knowledgeable. The food was tasty, even after reheating at home. The restaurant felt very cozy, like mom and pop shop and the services are great. I felt so welcome as soon as I walk into the door. Perfect for an intimate date night or a cozy getup/celebration.

In all of my years visiting the Cambridge area, I haven't been to Toscano; I've been missing out!…read moreWe made reservations for a Thursday night, but it wasn't terribly busy so I think we could have walked in. We ordered a bunch of things to share (listed with my favorites at the top): - Rack of lamb, not too well-done so had good flavor and the right texture; it came with a huge portion of mashed potatoes - Tiramisu - Veal scalloppine pizzaiola - Mushroom pizza - Broccoli rabe

We've eaten at the Beacon Hill location many times, and was disappointed by our first trip to the…read moreHarvard Square location. The atmosphere and vibe was very different and lacks the class of the Boston location. Didn't have the same "fine dining" vibe. Service was decent, but not the top notch professional service we're accustomed to in Boston. The server didn't really engage with us, and overall was a bit indifferent throughout the meal. Two in our party ordered t-bone steaks, which were cooked perfectly as ordered, but the cuts were on the thin side. The seafood mixed grill (one of the nights specials) was extremely disappointing, a ridiculously small portion, and the shrimp and fish were overcooked and dry. We had the cheese tasting as an appetizer, and the portion was laughably small. We'll stick to Beacon Hill from now on. Never been disappointed with anything there.

We went at 5 pm on a Wednesday, only 3 other diners so it was nice and quiet. Sorry I had to give…read more4 stars, but the food was just OK. I had bracholla (sp. ck) which was ok but only one on top of a pound of angel hair pasta. Who needs to spend money on pasta??? My daughter was not impressed with her chicken cutlet (on top of a pound of pasta). I might add that it was pretty expensive for what we got. Oh well...once was enough.

There's no question that I love Vinny's food; I have been eating it for at least 50 years!!!! I…read morelearned something new last night, however. While waiting for my friends to arrive, I sat at the bar, something I have never done in all those years! I had the most pleasant experience! Maria was tending bar and was wonderful! Friendly, accommodating (I brought a cake with me as a gift for my friends to take home with them, and Maria kept guard over it as we dined so I could surprise them on the way out). My conversation with Maria was one of the most enjoyable ones I have had in a long time! And I noticed while we were talking that she was totally efficient; never missed a beat when one of the waiters came to order drinks for a table. Not only does Vinny have the best marinara sauce in the United States of America, but he has the best bartender! Go early for your dinner on a Friday or Saturday and meet Maria!!!

Today was my mom's Birthday. I requested that for dessert, Happy birthday written with candles…read more Reminded manager, that what ever dessert my moms asks for to follow email request, but then the waiter brought some simple pie, that my mom didn't ask for, with nothing written and a candle not lit up. Waiters excuse was "i don't have a way to light it, sorry". This is totally appalling and insulting, told him take this back, not paying for this, you ruined my mom's surprise bday. No one came and said sorry for mistake, told staff and they didn't even try to make it up. Worst service i ever experienced and food wasn't even that good. Also they forgot my 2nd app, they said i never asked for it, which is a lie Blake Bettencourt

I don't think anything could've hit harder on this rainy Sunday…read more Due to the fact that I did a pick-up order, I can't really speak to service. However, after popping in to get my order I noticed the place was lively and the restaurant was beautiful! I had a truffle craving so decided to go with the O'Re pizza and spaghetti carbonara. The pizza had black truffle pate and prosciutto while the carbonara was typical except for the burrata cream and black truffle pearls on top. The pizza was SPECTACULAR. The crust was perfectly airy and charred. In terms of toppings, everything was well balanced. The truffle flavor was STRONG in the best way ever. I was scared the salty prosciutto combined with it would be overkill but everything came together beautifully. The pasta was creamy and also well balanced. I really enjoyed dipping the bread they included in the leftover sauce. My only complaint was that there could've been a little more guanciale, not every bite had it which made some bites a bit plain. I am most definitely coming back here!

Wow!! Okay.. so I knew this place would probably be good because of all the high ratings, but that…read morewas easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time! I'm from the east coast but now live out west, so I'm always craving truly good Italian food. This place was the real deal! The prosciutto de Parma, the bucatini and the pistachio gelato were all fantastic! You must get all 3! :) I actually left genuinely sad because I knew I wouldn't be able to come back again during the rest of my trip! Reservations are very booked up, and you can only get them two weeks in advance. I honestly don't even want to eat anywhere else on this trip... it was that good! And the ambiance and staff were so delightful too! Reservations only open two weeks in advance so grab one while you can!

Loved the pastas here and would happily come back! I can see why it's so hard to get a reservation…read morehere: great ambiance and attentive front of house staff. I enjoyed the food, but I feel like their dessert menu could be a bit more built out. Food: - Pappardelle: I loved the wild boar and truffles in this. The sauce was so well seasoned, and the noodles were al dente! It was a bit hard to share just because the pappardelle noodles are so long but this shouldn't stop anyone from ordering it - Seafood linguine: this was a daily special addition to their pastas. I liked the flavor of the prawns and the texture of the fresh squid, but I didn't love the tomato sauce on this. It felt like it was lacking something, maybe a bit of spice or extra dimension. I still liked the pasta overall but given that I had to remove the entire shells of the prawns mid meal, I would have hoped that the entire dish had a more elevated sauce to go with it

Okay, so it's been 13 years since my last update. Reading my first review brings warm, fuzzy…read morefeelings to my soul. This is a casual spot. The interior is the same. Parking is limited to about (6) 1 hour spots a block ahead of and in front of the door. Same posters, same menu. Prices have creeped up, but the portions are worth it and, as a parent of two now, quite shareable (unless you are the 2008 version of me). You may eat in, but unfortunately, alcohol is not provided here and you can't BYOB. And so, take out is a popular choice. Now for the real question. What does Shaina order at this venue after a decade? My personal favorite: Puttanesca with homemade fusilli. Why? Because despite living in a region of Greater Boston where Italian restaurants are fruitful, people don't serve Puttanesca! Literally can't find it in the four Italian restaurants near my south shore home. Only other place that I can order this same dish is Vinny's at Night in Somerville. Folks love their fra diavolo, but Puttanesca gives that same heat with the bonus of salty kalamata, capers, and a touch of anchovies melted in. And, guess what? Tasted the same as it had 13 years ago. Amazing! Don't get me wrong, they have many more offerings that I've been dying to try. There's pizza, garlic bread with and without cheese, mini arancini; they have sandwiches, too. They even have four (or maybe it was 5) options for risotto. And for proteins, there is calamari, shrimp, chicken, beef, and sausages. I just can't stop ordering this puttanesca dish and it fills me too much to have room for a variety order.

Mushroom risotto delicious Staff pretty rude…read more Chicken parm was not half bad How they flip the screen and stare at you for a tip is intimidating