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Giulia Restaurant, Cambridge, MA

Giulia Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1817 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.

Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.

Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.

Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 441-2800
  • Website
    http://www.giuliarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Private party facilities
    You can book our Chef’s Pasta Table for a semi-private, celebratory dinner for up to 12 people. Both early and late seatings available.
  • Location
    1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Sfizzi

  • Chicken Liver Crostini*USD 8.00

    with green tomato marmellata

    • Warm Semolina Cakes*USD 12.00

      with sweet corn and black truffles

      • Potato Focaccia*USD 8.00

        with ossabaw pork lardo and fennel pollen

        • Warm OlivesUSD 9.00

          with almonds and black garlic

          • Mackerel 'Alla Scapece'*USD 8.00

            with roasted peppers

            Antipasti

            • Chilled Octopus*USD 18.00

              with parsley, potato, smoked onion and orange

              • Canederli 'In Brodo'*USD 15.00

                foraged mushrooms, leeks, kale

                • Burrata di Andria*USD 19.00

                  with delicata sott'olio, lentils, radicchio and walnuts

                  • Prosciutto di Parma*USD 19.00

                    with aged parmigiano, fresh pears and pine nuts

                    • Assorted SalumiUSD 18.00

                      with giardiniera vegetables and provolone piccante

                      • Insalata di Radicchio*USD 16.00

                        with brown butter vinaigrette, apple and lardo

                        • Erbazzone*USD 14.00

                          braised greens, ricotta, chanterelle sugo

                          • Ivory Silo LettuceUSD 16.00

                            with leek vinaigrette, pumpkin seed and whipped gorgonzola

                            • NostraleUSD 14.00

                              local farm pick of the day

                              Pasta 'Dalla Nostra Tavola'

                              • Bucatini All'Amatriciana*USD 26.00

                                house-cured pancetta, tomato, pecorino

                                • Buckwheat Pizzoccheri*USD 26.00

                                  cabbage, potato, fontina

                                  • Paccheri 'Alla Bolognese'*USD 27.00

                                    beef, pork, parmigiano

                                    • Strozzapreti*USD 26.00

                                      with mushroom conserva (leeks, egg yolk, parmigiano)

                                      • Rye Orecchiette*USD 25.00

                                        broccoli, stewed peppers, lamb sausage

                                        • Fusilli*USD 25.00

                                          with escarole (broad bean, garlic, caprino lentischio)

                                          • Pappardelle*USD 28.00

                                            with wild boar (black trumpets, juniper, parmigiano)

                                            Secondi

                                            • Monkfish 'Alla Piccata'USD 31.00

                                              meyer lemon, cauliflower, capers

                                              • Black Cod 'En Brodetto di Coriandolo'*USD 29.00

                                                cilantro broth, local vegetables

                                                • Lamb Sausage*USD 27.00

                                                  with broad bean, escarole and nardello crisp

                                                  • Half Chicken*USD 32.00

                                                    with broccoli, confit garlic, n'duja and lemon

                                                    Dolci

                                                    • Pistachio GelatoUSD 14.00

                                                      with dark chocolate and sbrisolona

                                                      • Pumpkin BomboloniUSD 14.00

                                                        with miso caramel, pumpkin seed brittle

                                                        • Dark Chocolate Budino*USD 14.00

                                                          with blackcurrant and caffè latte gelato

                                                          • Brown Butter Zeppole*USD 14.00

                                                            with concord grape sorbetto and cinnamon pastry cream

                                                            • Apple CrostataUSD 14.00

                                                              with frangipane, graham streusel and anise chantilly

                                                              Last updated: 4 February 2022

                                                              What 1,817 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                              4.8
                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                              • 4.4Value

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                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Giulia Restaurant is a beloved gem in the Boston area, known for its "reliably awesome" food and "impeccable" service. Despite occasional reservation challenges, diners rave about the "amazing" pasta dishes, unique ingredients, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Its knowledgeable staff and outstanding culinary creations make it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

                                                              1,817 Reviews

                                                              1. Aristotle

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Simply excellent. Duck pasta—wow. Pistachio gelato-wow!

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                                                              2. Howard

                                                                Atlanta

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Excellent food. Comfortable pleasant atmosphere. Friendly efficient service. Totally worth the cost!

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                                                              3. George

                                                                VIP

                                                                Oxford

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                1.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                I recently visited Giulia Restaurant and left feeling disappointed. The portion sizes were shockingly small—probably the smallest I’ve ever had—and they left me hungry even after spending over $100 for two people. While the food tasted okay, it definitely wasn’t impressive enough to justify the price. The cocktails were also tiny, and the overall vibe felt like a gimmick. If you’re looking for a satisfying meal that matches its cost, you may want to explore other options.

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                                                              4. Jon

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                The food was a bit of a let down. I had high expectations and it should have really wowed me for the $225 for two people, but even the Italian place a half mile from my home in the suburbs is better. It was just underwhelming. Papardelle and pasta with bolognese were good but not great. Would’ve been a good meal for $80. Banana gelato was good, pistachio not so much. Very noisy.

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                                                              5. Yair

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                1 review

                                                                4.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Overall, the experience was a good one. As a table we ordered 4 appetizers, 4 mains and 3 desserts. For that type of restaurant we were a bit disappointed by the food as it was not something out of the ordinary. Furthermore, one of each was a bit disappointing. The service was excellent as well as the vibe in the restaurant.

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                                                              6. Barak

                                                                San Francisco

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 29 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Giulia never fails to delight. After a couple of decades it is still hard to get in, and for a good reason, it is reliably awesome.

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                                                              7. A

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Giulia never disappoints! The food and service are impeccable. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.

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                                                              8. Louis

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Always amazing. Micheal and team are always creating a very special experience

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                                                              9. Ryan

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 10 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Giulia is hands down the best restaurant in the greater Boston area. We are so very lucky to live down the street from our favorite place. The staff are top-notch. The food is just out of this world. The service is extraordinary. I mean seriously, just make a reservation and see for yourself.

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                                                              10. Brian

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                Dined on 10 January 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We had an absolutely amazing dinner at Giulia last night. We kicked things off with some of our go-to favorites: the Unicorn Oyster, Warm Semolina Cake, and Crostini with chicken liver mousse. All three were just fantastic—exactly how we remembered them. Next up was the crudo, which was spot-on. The combo of beans, lemon, and mandarin was so fresh and bright—it really hit the mark. For pasta, we went with the Duck Wing Tortellini and Wild Boar Pappardelle. The tortellini was out of this world, with perfect flavor balance, and the pappardelle? Wow. Big, tender chunks of boar in a killer ragu. Just perfection. We wrapped it up with the Lamb Sausage, which was ridiculously good. So much flavor packed into every bite. Service was amazing as always and the coctails, Wines and Amaro selection is always impresive

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Giulia Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1817 OpenTable diners.

                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 pm
                                                              Booked 2 times today
                                                              Google Map for Giulia Restaurant

                                                              1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Area
                                                                Cambridge
                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $31 to $50
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Italian
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Dining
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Casual Dress
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Street Parking
                                                              • Public transit
                                                                Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                Michael Pagliarini
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                              • Website
                                                                http://www.giuliarestaurant.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (617) 441-2800
                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                You can book our Chef’s Pasta Table for a semi-private, celebratory dinner for up to 12 people. Both early and late seatings available.
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