I had seen this place on Rednote, and decided to give it a go at the time passing by. Overall, it was pretty good; the flavors were quite interesting, and the portions were generous. B3: One of their signature flavors, named for its blend of brown butter, brown sugar, and brownie. The ice cream was smooth and creamy, with the sweetness of the brown sugar and the nutty aroma of the brown butter blending harmoniously. Large chunks of brownie are interspersed throughout, their firm texture and slightly bitter dark chocolate contrasting beautifully with the ice cream, creating a layered effect. Deserving of the signature flavor! Earl Grey: Another signature flavor, but after tasting it for a while, I couldn't observe any tea flavor. I even wondered if the server had given me the wrong one The color didn't look like Earl Grey tea either. However, judging from the reviews, it probably does look like this. The milky flavor, though, was very rich. Burnt Caramel: It was my first time seeing "burnt caramel," which is essentially sugar caramelized to a higher temperature than caramel, resulting in a darker color and a richer, more intense bitterness. While I love bitterness, I felt it was a bit too much. Most importantly, the ice cream was noticeably stickier than the others, and the plastic scoop was too soft, making it difficult to scoop. Bourbon Street: Quite similar with B3, both using brown sugar and browned butter. However, the bourbon and praline made the overall flavor sweeter, lighter, and more in line with the classic creamy taste of ice cream. In other words, it was not as distinctive as the B3. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - B3, Earl Grey, Burnt Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A friend who's been going to Cambridge more often recommended this spot for ice cream and boy it didn't disappoint. I went around 1 in the afternoon on a weekday during summer and it had a line that nearly went out the door. I sampled the B3 and mango sticky rice and liked them both so much that even though I had a very small dessert pocket, opted to get the small size to get both flavors. The casual spot was cutely decorated. The ice cream does melt quickly so be prepared to eat fast! read more

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The burnt caramel flavor is very good! It tastes exactly like burnt caramel. I also tried the cardamom fig, which is less intense than the burnt caramel, but great as well. There is only a high-top table and a long bench for seating, so it's not the best place to socialize with a big group. Just take the ice cream to-go. read more

To say this place has stood the test of time is an understatement. Gone is the view into the small ice cream shop with what I think was a machine there that might have been real - or maybe it was just for display? In any case, it feels bigger. The flavors selection seems longer. Service is amazing and there is still almost ALWAYS a line to wait in. The bottom line? 45 years later, still not only going strong, but stronger than before. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

New England make the most ice cream in the country and we tend to consume the most. That is a quick way to say that we know our ice cream really well. Toscanini happens to be one of the best ice cream shop in Cambridge and I really enjoy the different flavors they offer. My favorite in particular is B3 (Brown Sugar, Brown Butter, and Brownies) which you can get anywhere else. Sometimes, I choose another flavor that is unique to this shop such as Mango Sticky Rice. The ice cream is milkier than store brought and the flavors are true to the name. The micro is really small and I tend to get atleast a small or large depending on how much scoops I want. If you enjoy Ice Cream cakes or know someone that does, I really recommend preordering one for a birthday. Cute shop! Very happy that they return to their original location with a modern remodeling. read more

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Photo below for reference. I don't really consider myself old but I am 35. I have had many ice cream cones in my lifetime. I have never been told that three scoops which is the equivalent of a large for this establishment cannot fit in a cone usually what is offered is a cup just because it can get messy. Again this is customer service problem everywhere with Gen z people. As a millennial if I told the Customer that I could not fit a large and ice cream cone I would be asked if I can handle the job. I was also the cup to be full full I was like okay maybe that's why it couldn't fit but this doesn't look huge. Won't be coming back Ill get my ice cream else where... Shame on you Toscaninis read more

Toscanini's is a nice sweet treat. Don't be deceived... a lot is packed into the micro cup! This earl grey ice cream was super creamy and had the perfect tea flavor intensity. Other shoutouts include the burnt salted caramel (slight bitter notes -- perfect if you like caramel kettle corn) and passionfruit guava (slightly less creamy). ordered: earl grey ice cream read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - earl grey - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is a solid ice cream option. I tried the B3 and really liked the brownie chunks. It melted so fast (despite me staying inside in air conditioning) it made it difficult to enjoy. The line is also quite long since this is a popular spot. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - B3 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Not the same, post renovation, and especially in the past couple years. One instance, my ice cream was served half melted. In another instance (today), the ice cream (strawberry) was crumbly -- yes crumbly, like it couldn't hold itself together despite being frozen. Did not help that the scoops were itty bitty -- I got two scoops and each was (if we're being generous) about 75% the height of the small cup. Flavors are still as remembered, but somehow the overall quality just isn't there anymore. read more

Your ice cream assortment and flavors are absolutely amazing. However the place was a mess. Staff attention to detail was seriously lacking. Ambiance: your music was very culture specific. Please play music that your customers will enjoy, not just your employees. Center island was also a complete mess. Hire the staff that will take pride as close to your wonderful ice cream. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lived in Cambridge for years. Love returning to sample delicious ice creams. But wow, we couldn't hold the scoopers attention for more than a few seconds as the conversation and teasing from her co-worker was def more important than our order and questions. Total turn off to have to handle loud unprofessionals - and one coworker splashed the other with water...hitting us as we really just wanted to order. The ice cream spots in Cambridge used to be stiff competition to each other -- that was part of the fun to see what each would do next. This version of what is next is not so fun - not for me, or my $25 order. read more

Had a terrible experience. Guy working the counter was literally the rudest person I have ever met. Asked for samples and asked questions about the cones, he responded with eyeroles and ignored us. He was the guy scooping the ice cream at 7pm May 15 2026. Decent ice cream, terrible service!! read more

Cambridge is now home to an array of excellent, high-end ice cream shops but I still consider Toscanini's to be the O.G. and my personal favorite/go-to for visiting friends and family looking for great ice cream! They have a broad and diverse flavor roster that runs the gamut from sweet to savory with a mix of permanent and seasonal rotations. Some of their sweeter classics include burnt caramel, B3 (brown butter, brown sugar, brownie), and malted chocolate. Milder/more subtle flavors like earl grey, coffee chip, and grape-nuts are also favorites when I'm skewing a little less sweet. I've also been known to take down one of their mini ice cream cakes - with the help of a friend or two - which also comes with their fantastic hot fudge! read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - B3 mini ice cream cake with hot fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This ice cream parlor continues to be the best over the years and my favorite is green tea and Nutella in a small cup! What grade is the ice cream is flavorful but not overwhelming! Service was done well and efficient. Keep going. read more

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"Where do I start? I was there today, and I happened to not be wearing my glasses, so I couldn't see the menu on the screen. I asked the worker if they had a coconut flavor, and she rudely responded, 'Read the board.' I didn't get her name, but she had long, black hair. I ended up getting green tea flavor with vanilla. There was no line behind me, so I'm not sure why she was being so rude, as if there were people waiting behind me. The ice cream was really good, and if she isn't there, I would definitely visit again." I was also going to ask if they had a military discount since I am in the navy but I felt that she would have said something rude if I asked. Besides having her serve me it was good ice cream read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Took this once I left but it's the girl in the ponytail Aug 3rd 2025 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I don't know if this was an off day, but both the Earl Gray and Green Tea had large icy chunks... Not great! However, both had lovely flavor and weren't overly sweet. So maybe I just had bad luck? It was a pretty new looking batch of ice cream though. read more

Rich, flavorful ice cream. I had the cocoa pudding and the espresso. The chocolate pudding one was thick and fudgy as described. Not your typical ice cream texture. Great chocolate flavor. Very vicious when melted. The espresso flavor did not disappoint! Strong coffee flavor. Reminds me of pocket coffee gelato. Inside was nice and cool but they don't have much seating. I went about 1:45 and the afternoon and didn't have trouble finding a seat but I'm sure it gets hectic. They have lots of fun looking flavors that I'd love to come back and try. read more

I saw a family outside the entrance enjoying their ice cream, so I decided to get one myself. It definitely was great weather as the ice cream would not turn into a shake as I walk out the door. There were several employees assisting customers, so the line was moving quickly. I decided on the Cocoa Pudding as I liked the description of being gooey chocolate. By the time I gave my order, I ended up making it a small sundae. The description was accurate as the chocolate ice cream was gooey. I will definitely come back. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Cocoa Pudding - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Visited on 8/30/25 at 4:30 PM. No line, just an overwhelming menu. I waited a few minutes, made it clear I was ready to order, and was completely ignored while two staff carried on their conversation right in front of me. When I asked about sampling a flavor, I was told there's no sampling. After pointing out the "dirty spoon" containers, one staffer snapped back, "Not if you stand there looking at the menu for 15 minutes!" Then, when I gave my order, he cut me off with: "Hey, hey, hold the fuck up, what the fuck are you saying? You gotta f'in slow down." This was hands down some of the rudest, most unprofessional service I've ever experienced. If management thinks this is acceptable customer service, it's no surprise the business suffers. read more

You must at least sample the B3 ice cream. It is my go to here. All flavors are perfectly crafted. I tried the goat cheese honey flavor. It sounds weird, but it works and tastes really good, seriously, you should at least get a sample to try. Great place for ice cream. Causal atmosphere, they have space to eat inside or you can relax to eat it outside too. read more

Whenever I'm back in Boston, I make sure to stop by at Toscanini's to get my favorite combo of earl grey and kulfi. Even after four years and through a pandemic, the quality of the ice cream is still phenomenal! Don't stress about the line, make sure you stop by and grab an ice cream cone or two! read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Updated inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

google maps misinformed me tht it was open on a monday, the owner Gus saw us outside and opened the door and gave us free ice cream tht was delicious and his kindness made the whole experience even better!!! 10/10 will go again read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Matcha on right, burnt caramel + saffron + mystery flavor on left - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Love this new convenient location! It's always great to meet up here with friends and get ice cream after a dinner in Central. It's hard to be unhappy when in Tosci's - nothing like the child-like excitement of picking out which flavor of ice cream and waiting in anticipation of the first bite. Some of my favorite flavors are green tea, strawberry, and earl grey. Some minor downsides: The line can get a little long, they only let you try one flavor (for Covid reasons probably, which is understandable), and there aren't many tables to sit at. Also, the ice cream seems to melt quickly (so you better eat it fast!) read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Passion fruit and green tea ice creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I absolutely love Toscanini's! I actually went to the Kendall Square location last week, and decided to go to the Central Square one today. In comparison, this one was more spacious and had better seating options indoors and nearby (right outside New City Microcreamery). It's also in a more happening area, given all the nearby restaurants. I got 2 scoops - the salted caramel had just the right amount of salty flavor, without being overly sweet and the cookies 'n cream was pretty standard, with a nice crunch factor. Overall, can't go wrong with Toscanini's! read more

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Once again 5/5 ice cream, 0/5 experience. The guy behind the counter had both headphones in with the volume up and scooped ice cream with one hand while scrolling on his phone with the other. No greeting thank you or even eye contact. Ridiculous read more

Amazing that they opened up a location in Central that is closer to the red line than their East Cambridge shop! I've been a loyal New City Microcreamery (practically right next door) customer so I will have to make some difficult decisions every time I want ice cream. The ice cream here isn't as sweet as the one at New City, and has a smoother texture whereas the New City one is thick. The pints here are cheaper ($8.50 for one, $16 for two). I loved the butter chip flavor which had such a rich flavor and a lot of chocolate pieces! I love that they have so many "toasty/buttery" flavors on their menu like salty caramel, burnt caramel, butter chip, and B3 (brown butter, brown sugar, brownies). The inside is quite spacious (I imagine that there is space for tables but they haven't set any up due to the pandemic) so it is easy to socially distance. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Prices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Winter is the best time to get ice cream in Boston hands down. I'm so glad Toscanini's decided to move back to their original location during this season, it makes the SAD that much better! I got the B3 and the coffee ice cream sandwich, I loved them both. The B3 tasted very similar to a see's Candy caramel and was very creamy. This place is sure to be busy once the weather gets warmer. I can't wait to go back! read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - B3 with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Icream is pretty good, arrive is meh. I orded a micro- cake for a friend, and it comes with "a micro sized cup of hot fudge", which would be fine, but it was a micro cup with about two tablespoons of fudge - nothing like the photo. read more

Always surprised by Toscanini's rotating flavors and strong staples. Had the earl grey microscoop and it was the perfect little dessert to munch on while walking around. Don't be intimidated if there's a line, the workers are very efficient, stop by if you have the chance! read more

The people there are very nice and helpful! I like the Earl grey ice cream a lot! I also love that the store is gigantic and cute! I was trying to find turkey ice cream - dondurma, so I googled it and Toscanini's ice cream pops up! I try to find different turkey ice cream and this store kept popping up in the first one. I really thought this store is Turkish ice cream, drove all the way here but it's nothing like Turkish ice cream. Google fooled me They got some cool flavor tho! Got the mini one! It's actually pretty big! read more

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Quality ice cream. So many good flavors but the B3 is a classic. I feel that the pint is better value and they pack it in there - plus you get to enjoy at home too! The staff is also patient and efficient with samples. read more

First time coming to Toscanini's as I've heard raving reviews from my coworkers on their ice-cream. I will say I have yet been to an ice-cream place where they've served Coconut Pandan ice-cream. They are closed on Mondays so be warned. The ice-cream is on the pricey size but it is Cambridge so I understand. read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Coconut Pandan (front) and Sorbet (back) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Definitely one of the best ice cream's I've had in Boston! They have a large selection of yummy flavours, including green tea, which is perhaps my all-time favourite. Fortunately, it did not disappoint! Also, price is pretty reasonable for the amount of ice cream in each serving. Looking forward to coming back and trying (maybe a sundae? sorbet? only time will tell) read more

Toscanini's Ice Cream - Green tea and strawberry ice creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This might be a controversial opinion but arguably the best scoop ice cream in Boston! The staff are so chill and friendly. I just love the environment, ambiance, and atmosphere in here. The ice cream here is not too sweet, not too heavy, its just right. No matter what flavor you get, you'll walk out satisfied. Take advantage of trying the flavors by sampling before you purchase so you will 100% walk out happy. I love it here so much, I dream about Toscanini's ice cream every night. --------------------- My Star Rating Scale: 5 Stars: Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will come back 4 Stars: I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still come back 3 Stars: It was okay, I didn't hate it but didn't like it either; would not voluntarily come back 2 Stars: I did not like it, I would not come back 1 Star: Absolutely hated it, I would not come back here read more

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Going to Toscanini's was a nostalgic choice. Brought me back to my college days at MIT. But boy it changed so much... Service wasn't as good, and the place was completely empty when we went there after dinner. I was looking forward to it, but disappointed. And no really good vegan flavors. read more

Excellent excellent ice cream. Best we've had in Boston. Fresh and creative. Some flavors are really dense and almost "chewy".. in a very good way! When in greater Boston we take the time to go here if we want great ice cream. read more

Generally I'm not a fan of sprinkles so I was hesitant to order an ice cream cake from this place. The ice cream cake was excellent! I would definitely order it again. And the sprinkles did look great. read more

Best ice cream ever and perfect for a hot summer day! Very unique flavors! I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in town.

I've never experienced more outright hostile service (at an ice cream shop, restaurant, cafe, airport, DMV, etc) than I did here. My fiancé has a nut allergy and asked if there's anything she could eat. The woman said yes then stared at us with contempt without elaborating on what would be safe. After ordering we then had to wait over five minutes while she served all 8+ people behind us in line without explanation. She was incredibly rude without reason and I would never consider coming back. New City Microcreamery is better anyway... read more

They allow some limited numbers of samples (I think 2 per person). I got 2 scoops - split between the green tea cookies & cream and peanut butter fluff. The green tea flavor was very apparent, and there were good chunks of cookies - I liked this way more than the Chinatown Ice Cream factory version in NY. Girlfriend likes peanut butter flavors, so we got it - I didn't like it as much as I thought it was a bit too overly sweet. The portion size is on the smaller side, even for an artisan ice cream shop in my opinion. read more