Trattoria Pulcinella

Name: Trattoria Pulcinella
Address: 147 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 491-6336
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (631)

$30 and under

Italian

147 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Trattoria Pulcinella is a nice family run business; we offer a lot of specials from our native homeland of Naples, Italy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 491-6336
Website
http://www.trattoriapulcinella.net/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giovanni Oliva
Private party facilities
We close the restaurant for private party of 32 people and up.

Location
147 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
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
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Ceviche Italiano$16.00
Shrimp & calamari, prepared with a piquant lemon marinade
Parmigiana di Melenzane$13.00
Layers of Eggplant, mozzarella Parmigiano & tomato sauce
Il Piatto del Contadino$16.00
Mix of cold cuts, cheese, marinated olives
Moscardini alla Griglia con Salmorigilio Napoletano$15.00
Baby Octopus, grilled & served with lemon garlic marinade
Carciofini e Patate Oreganate al Gratin$13.00
Artichoke hearts & Potato baked with Oregano, white wine, breadcrumb
Insalata Romana con Vinaigrette di Parmigiano$12.00
Romaine salad served with vinaigrette di parmigiano and onions

Paste Speciali

Gnocchetti con Vongole e Pesto di Prezzemolo$25.00
Little potato dumplings served with clams & parsley pesto
Fregola Sarda con Ceci, Calamari e Gamberi$28.00
Sardinian specialty toasted pasta served with chickpeas, squid & shrimp & tossed with san Marzano tomato sauce
Ravioli alla Genovese$26.00
Homemade braised beef ravioli served with caramelized onions, bay leaves, parmigiano
Paccheri con Baccalà$25.00
Large tubes pasta served with salt cod, cherry tomato ragù sauce, black olives & capers
Cacio e Pepe$22.00
Spaghetti served with pecorino romano sauce & black pepper
Fusilli con Conserva di Tonno e Foglie Verdi$25.00
Spiral pasta served with tuna conserva & green leaves

Paste Tradizionali

Carbonara$23.00
Guanciale, egg & pecorino romano
Pesto$23.00
Basil pesto sauce
Matriciana$24.00
Guanciale, Onions & San Marzano Tomatoes
Bolognese$25.00
Ground meat, onions, celery, carrot, tomato paste, wine
Frutti di Mare$30.00
Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, white o red sauce
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino$19.00
garlic, oil & hot chili pepper

Secondi Piatti

Scaloppe di Pollo alla Valdostana$24.00
Chicken with prosciutto, fontina cheese, white wine sauce
Zuppa di Mare$30.00
Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp & octopus in a lite tomato sauce & fried bread
Straccetti di Vitello alla Cacciatore$26.00
Strips of veal sauté with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper
Trippa e Fagioli In Bianco$23.00
Beef tripe served with garlic, hot chili pepper, cannellini, beans, fresh mint
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day
- M.P.

Dolci

Dessert of the Day$12.00
Tiramisú$8.00
Crème Brulee$10.00
Spumone$10.00
Limone Ripieno$10.00

What 631 people are saying

Trattoria Pulcinella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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Greater Boston
Neighborhood gem
Boston
Neighborhood gem

631 Reviews

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Sarah
Greater Boston24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite restaurant. Always a great meal and friendly faces.
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max
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful to be back after such a long time. So glad this little trattoria is still there! The food was very good, the wine excellent, and the service was exceptional.
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judith
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came at 5:30 with a small child, so the place was empty when we arrived. The food was great, and service was very accommodating. If you come with a child, bring a sippy cup — the restaurant doesn’t have plastic cups with straws.
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Nicholas VIP
Greater Boston46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite neighborhood restaurant. I had another superb meal. The ambience was great and I had a steak cooked to perfection. I am lucky to have many wonderful restaurants very near my home but Pulcinella is my favorite.
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Michal
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love this little place. It feels like a family restaurant and it is, run by a woman and her daughter. The food is absolutely delicious, made from prime, very fresh ingredients that are worth tasting, and prepared in such a way that the tastes shine through. Trattoria Pulcinella feels like a beloved neighborhood spot, where people come to talk and take a break from the battles of the day. For me -- because it's pricey -- a meal there is a great treat, to be looked forward to and then remembered.
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Robert
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have enjoyed eating at Pulcinella for over 30 years and hope to continue to do so. From the friendly welcome on through antipasti, primo and/or secondo while offering a nice selection of wines keeps us coming back.
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Lothar VIP
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this lovely restaurant. From the start, it was a very positive experience. The service and food were excellent and we would definitely return.
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Nancy VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A real gem! Excellent food in a quiet garden-like setting even in cold winter! We love this place.
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patricia VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fiod was delicious. Always a wonderful presentation. Service was lovely and very attentive. It is a gem to have this place in the neighborhood.
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Andrea
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is made to order and is delicious, the staff make you feel like you're invited guests in their home, the restaurant is cozy and beautiful. A perfect place for a great dinner with friends.
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Trattoria Pulcinella is rated 4.9 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

147 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giovanni Oliva
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoriapulcinella.net/
Phone number
(617) 491-6336
Private party facilities
We close the restaurant for private party of 32 people and up.

Trattoria Pulcinella

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Antipasti

Ceviche Italiano$16.00

Parmigiana di Melenzane$13.00

Il Piatto del Contadino$16.00

Moscardini alla Griglia con Salmorigilio Napoletano$15.00

Carciofini e Patate Oreganate al Gratin$13.00

Insalata Romana con Vinaigrette di Parmigiano$12.00

Paste Speciali

Gnocchetti con Vongole e Pesto di Prezzemolo$25.00

Fregola Sarda con Ceci, Calamari e Gamberi$28.00

Ravioli alla Genovese$26.00

Paccheri con Baccalà$25.00

Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Fusilli con Conserva di Tonno e Foglie Verdi$25.00

Paste Tradizionali

Carbonara$23.00

Pesto$23.00

Matriciana$24.00

Bolognese$25.00

Frutti di Mare$30.00

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino$19.00

Secondi Piatti

Scaloppe di Pollo alla Valdostana$24.00

Zuppa di Mare$30.00

Straccetti di Vitello alla Cacciatore$26.00

Trippa e Fagioli In Bianco$23.00

Pesce del Giorno

Dolci

Dessert of the Day$12.00

Tiramisú$8.00

Crème Brulee$10.00

Spumone$10.00

Limone Ripieno$10.00

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