Toscano Harvard Square

Name: Toscano Harvard Square
Address: 52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 354-5250
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2430 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 354-5250
Website
http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com

Location
52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Area
West Cambridge
Cross Street
Story St.
Parking details
Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
Public transit
The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toscano Harvard Square consistently delivers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Patrons appreciate its vibrant ambiance and the perfect spot for pre-theater meals. Highlights include generous portions and standout dishes like eggplant parm and seafood offerings. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience remains "exceptional."

2,430 Reviews

C
Chi
Greater Boston
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great wine choices. Will most certainly return in the near future.
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Philip
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toscano is a jewel of the Harvard Square Community. Always warm and welcoming. Truly superb food with an extensive menu and outstanding daily specials. The cocktails are also perfectly executed and generous in size. Terrific wine list. Toscano has it all!
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Kai
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been to Tosca several times and liked the restaurant. This time we had a very unprofessional waitress. Not only that she was quite pushy, she also questioned our gratuity. We were a party of four and split the bill. One party paid the 20% gratuity for the entire bill, while the other left it blank. The waitress came back to the table and rather aggressively questioned why one bill didn't have a gratuity. It was a very unpleasant and unprofessional behavior. We didn't confront the waitress for not stirring up any argument, however, we all felt that this was not OK.
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M
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toscano’s was very pleasant. The waitperson was very charming & efficient, and she kept an eye on us to be sure we had what we needed. Everyone was in the mood for pasta, & the 5 dishes the 5 of us ordered were different from each other & very tasty. We even had Italians among us. ‘Open Table’ made it easy to communicate & obtain a reservation with no muss, no fuss.
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Don
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always. Excellent service and food
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Bette - Chris
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated us at a nice table for our anniversary. Love this restaurant
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Sandra
Greater Boston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nicely prepared, promptly served. Not a budget night, but definitely perfect for a special night out. Worth every penny.
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Cynthia
Greater Boston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent meal with impeccable service. Shared the black truffle risotto for our starter - delicious taste and satisfying. I had the sole for my main: perfectly prepared with light lemon butter and capers. Husband had the crabmeat tagliatelle with cream sauce and red pepper. He said that it was like a cream based fra diavolo and delicious.
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Dr. Thomas
London
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A pleasant, upbeat setting -- perhaps a tad overrated but they still produce a good experience. The menu described the Branzino al Forno (Mediterranean Sea Bass Filets) as being covered with a white wine, rosemary, lemon, and garlic but it was served with a heavyish cream sauce that was, for me at least, far too rich and an unwelcome surprise. I would urge future diners to do their due diligence with questions about their orders. I'll go back but this visit seemed, well, for lack of a better way of describing more like Bertucci's than Toscana.
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Holly
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, love in the food. My branzino was delicious- grazia!
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FAQs

Toscano Harvard Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 354-5250.

Toscano Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 2430 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Cross Street
Story St.
Area
West Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
Public transit
The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
Phone number
(617) 354-5250
Private party facilities
Please contact Cassie Messmer for all private dining/event inquiries. cassie@toscanoboston.com

Toscano Harvard Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fagioli

Ravioli Anatra

Gnocchi Checca

Menu

What 2,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Toscano Harvard Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toscano Harvard Square restaurant rated?

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