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Otto Pizza
Pizza · Harvard Square
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Creative pizza slices with unique toppings. Counter-service pizzeria with slices and whole pies. Quick, casual, and fun flavor combinations.
Mashed Potato PizzaFig & ProsciuttoCreative Toppings
4.4
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The Italian Table
Best Italian Restaurants in Cambridge
Cambridge's finest trattorias, pizzerias, and Italian kitchens
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From family-run trattorias to modern Italian concepts, Cambridge offers a remarkable collection of Italian dining experiences. Whether you're craving hand-rolled pasta, crispy wood-fired pizza, or classic osso buco, these restaurants bring the flavors of Italy to the heart of Cambridge.
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Giulia
Italian · Harvard Square
Popular
Handmade pasta perfection in an intimate setting. Chef Michael Pagliarini crafts Roman-inspired dishes with seasonal New England ingredients. Known for exceptional wine program and house-made pasta. Reservations essential.
Handmade PastaPappardelleCacio e Pepe
4.6
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Area Four
Pizza · Kendall Square
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Artisan pizza, craft beer, and wood-fired cooking. Popular breakfast spot and neighborhood gathering place.
Wood-fired pizzaBreakfastCraft beer
4.4
$$4
Santarpio's Pizza
Pizza · East Cambridge
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Legendary thin-crust pizza since 1933. Cash-only neighborhood institution known for charred crust, spicy sausage, and lamb skewers. No frills, all flavor.
Thin Crust PizzaLamb SkewersSausage Pizza
4.5
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Giulia in Harvard Square is consistently rated as Cambridge's top Italian restaurant, earning rave reviews for its handmade pasta, particularly the rigatoni with spicy sausage ragu and the signature tagliatelle. The intimate 40-seat dining room creates a romantic atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Chef-owner Michael Pagliarini trained in Italy and brings authentic technique to every dish, from house-made mozzarella to wood-grilled proteins. Reservations are essential, especially on weekends, so book at least two weeks in advance for prime dinner times.
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