Gran Gusto

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   RAif

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We consistently have a great meal at GG The calamari the peppersteak special the pasta and the pistachio/chocolate desert were excellent
   

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   Manuel

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I booked a table for 3 today. We waited for more than 15 minutes by the entrance, while the maitre, clearly overwhelmed, looked at us multiple times, and didn't say a word. 4/5 people from the staff looked at us and hide, and none of them were able to welcome us, and tell us to please wait or wait by the bar, they just ignored us. There was some clear chaos going on, with multiple tables complaining that no one was taking their orders, after more than 15 minutes waiting to be seated or welcomed with our 3 year old, and seeing the chaotic and the rude atmosphere, we left very disappointed, we had been waitign to come here for months
   

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   Corey

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place!!! Save your money on the flight to Rome and come here for this authentic Italian experience right in Cambridge!!! You can tell the food is fresh, it’s so delicious! The staff is amazing, I assume it’s the owner that comes around to check on the guests and even takes orders - brought us right back to Italy. Great spot for a date night, girls night or family dinner. The carbonara is SO GOOD!!! We even finished the meal with Limoncello, which was fabulous. MUST VISIT!
   

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   Lorenzo

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La pizza era buonissima. Gli spaghetti al nero di seppia pure. Tutto fantastico e staff molto amichevole e professionale allo stesso tempo. A presto!
   

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   monique

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A Cambridge favorite, the salads are fresh, the pasta dishes delicious, and they often have wonderful specials. It's good to make a reservation because they are very popular!
   

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   Julia

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gran Gusto - the perfect description for the food. This is an amazing place; a hidden gem with amazing food that tastes like one is in Italy. I mostly heard Italian spoken amongst its patrons; a sure sign that the taste is authentic. The prices are also very reasonable given the quality of food. I wish more people can try this place but it is not easily accessible sans car, that I’m aware. The restaurant would be packed all the time otherwise!
   

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 28 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was outstanding. We were transported to Italy! The food, service, and ambiance were top notch. Not pretentious, just lovely.
   

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   SuzanneB

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved the food, when it arrived. A few suggestions for the staff, though-my mother’s dish did not arrive at the table with the others. And, after 5 minutes, I asked the waiter if he could check. Her lasagna came out roasting hot and burnt. I think it was forgotten in the oven. My white wine was slightly cool but not chilled. I shared this with the waiter and he brought me ice.
   

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   Kuno

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kind staff, fresh food, excellent cocktails, calming ambiance.
   

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    Tiffany

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First timers last night. We’ve missed out all these years!! Better late than never!! Nice change from Davis Square restaurants.
    

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