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Trattoria Pulcinella

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Address:
147 Huron Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood:
Cambridge

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Trattoria Pulcinella Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.trattoriapulcinella.net
Email: giovannioliva@comcast.net
Phone: (617) 491-6336
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Giovanni Oliva
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
Private Party Facilities: We close the restaurant for private party of 32 people and up.
Private Party Contact: Giovanni (617) 851-0371

Getting there

Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: From Harvard Sq. take the 72 bus or the 75 and stopped in the corner of Concord Ave. and Huron Ave. We are next to CITGO gasoline station

A word from Trattoria Pulcinella

Trattoria Pulcinella is a nice family run business; we offer a lot of specials from our native Italy, like Wild boar prosciutto cured in the house, lamb, veal and fish's imported from Mediterranean sea. BUON APPETITO

Trattoria Pulcinella

3.9

48 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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55 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

55 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(37)
fit for foodies(24)
special occasion(20)

romantic(17)
notable wine list(5)
kid-friendly(3)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (55)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Just a lovely place to go

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Just a lovely place to go to have great food and a relaxed conversation."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pulcinella offers an excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Pulcinella offers an excellent range of Italian dishes from hors d'oeuvres to entrees to desserts. Among their special hors d'oeuvres of the day are delicate stuffed zucchini blossoms and a sumptuous chopped eggplant dish. Classic dishes include an ample salad with balsamic vinaigrette and the fish of the day, as well as an array of pasta dishes."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Like you're one of the family...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent Italian food with a friendly atmosphere. The staff really want to make your stay enjoyable. The restaurant is elegant without being stuffy. The staff knows the regulars and greeted them warmly. The restaurant felt like it was part of the community."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Every time we go, we are pleasantly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Every time we go, we are pleasantly greeted by Giovanni or the server and it's just a nice experience from start to finish. Their specials are always excellent."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The services was first-rate,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The services was first-rate, and the food was outstanding. The pricing was approproate, given the quality of the food and the portions. The proprietor took special care to make sure all diners were completely satisfied."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had such a nice dinner at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had such a nice dinner at Trattoria Pulcinella. The service was great. The food was wonderful. This is a local place that that welcomes visitors. My friends and I loved it."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delightful, genuinely Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delightful, genuinely Italian trattoria. Be sure to try the daily specials, but don't ignore the regular menu either. We shared zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella and veg., a special, and my husband had succulent lamb chops, also from the specials list, while I had amazing veal braciolettine with the pasta of my choice--which is always on the menu. The portions are good, but we weren't too full for dessert:chocolate budino and creme caramel were both outstanding. Service is warm and welcoming: you leave feeling like an old friend. Only downside of this place is no dedicated parking."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff/owners were very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The staff/owners were very helpful and attentive. When I asked for a glass of a sweet whitewine, they opened a bottle for me, which was delicious.It was not too busy and we
were able to sit and talk as long as we wished without feeling rushed."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Really quite bad. There were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Really quite bad. There were maybe 5 tables full in the restaurant for an 8pm reservation on saturday night. We still managed not to be even given menus for 20 minutes, until we flagged down the waiter. The food was cold when it came. This distracted from the fact that it was not very good. Our party of four got the pork, bucatini with baby octopus, lasagna, and ravioli. The actual pasta in each dish was good. The rest left much to be desired. Most of our party neglected to finish more than half their meal - but ate tons of bread instead. The coffee was cold. The only thing hot was the tea."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food - the artichoke

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food - the artichoke appetizer was outstanding, and all of our party of four loved the various pasta dishes they chose. The restaurant is comfortable, charming, and quiet enough to talk (no canned music!). I intend to return as often as possible --"