Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Italian in East Cambridge
The 2 italian restaurants in East Cambridge worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Cambridge's Italian dining scene spans the full range, from red-sauce institutions that have served Harvard families for decades to modern trattorias where house-made pasta is the draw. The Italian presence here runs deep — many spots source ingredients from the same North End purveyors that supply Boston's legendary Italian restaurants.
Insider TipWeekday lunch at most Italian spots is significantly less crowded and many offer fixed-price specials not available at dinner.
Geppetto
Italian · 100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Northern Italian from acclaimed chef Will Gilson at Cambridge Crossing. Housemade pastas, local seafood, and fresh butchered meats in a warm, modern space. Sister restaurant to Puritan & Company.
Gufo
Italian · 660 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Italian restaurant, bar, and community gathering place in East Cambridge from the team behind SRV and The Salty Pig. Wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and Italian-inspired cocktails in a warm neighborhood setting.