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Giulia Restaurant, Cambridge, MA

Giulia Restaurant

4.9 (1854)
$31 to $50
Italian
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.

Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.

Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.

Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Private party facilities
    You can book our Chef’s Pasta Table for a semi-private, celebratory dinner for up to 12 people. Both early and late seatings available.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,854 people are saying

Giulia Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Giulia Restaurant in Cambridge is celebrated for its "incredible" food, "fantastic" service, and "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "perfectly executed" Italian dishes, particularly the wild boar pappardelle and duck wing tortellini. The warm and cozy ambiance, combined with attentive staff, makes it a "highlight of Boston cuisine."
1,854 Reviews
  1. Olga

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had relatively low expectations going in. We avoid carbs (what are we going to eat at an Italian restaurant?) and only came because we had a gift card. The dinner went great. We easily found a great appetizer, erbazzone (greens and ricotta). The main dish, wild striped bass (green garlic brodetto, spring vegetables, meyer lemon), was very well done too. Both had truly farm fresh greens that we enjoyed. Service was friendly and on-point. We didn't have to wait for anything - simply amazing. Thank you, Giulia!

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  2. Jaeyoung

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    to me, best italian restaurant in the greater boston area. worth the fame / hype.

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  3. Winifer VIP

    Atlanta21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with unicorn pink striped oysters which had a slight salty taste paired with citrus tones. The semolina cakes were fluffy and paired with the fava beans gave it depth. Highly recommend you stay with pasta dishes as they will not disappoint. The descriptions really do not do the dishes justice. Top recommendation is the tagliatelle and duck wing and potato tortelli. Excellent service that did not rush.

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  4. Sila VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, perhaps the best in Boston area. Service professional and efficient. Very nice atmosphere, if not a bit cramped. No surprise that it is very hard to get a reservation.

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  5. Diana

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived up to all my expectations!! The wild boar papardelle was the star of the show but all the dishes were excellent. Service was also excellent and all of the staff were so friendly!!

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  6. trudy VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giulia is always amazing and last night did not disappoint! It was fabulous and the food was perfect and so wonderful. We love Giulia and always grateful when we can get a reservation.

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  7. Sean

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in Massachusetts. The food was incredible!

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  8. Ansley VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guilia is hands down the best restaurant in Cambridge. Every bite is an absolute hit. The flavors are bold, innovative, and executed perfectly. The kitchen is timed perfectly and the staff is kind and professional. They honored that it was my birthday (via the open table reservation) by putting candles in my dessert, which made me smile. The food here is unforgettable. We went here for my first day of college and it was a must do for my last. Thank you Guilia’s chef and staff. You are a highlight of Boston cuisine.

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  9. Brian VIP

    Greater Boston44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful birthday meal. The alla’amatrician was fantastic. the rabbit with grilled polenta, sausage and asparagus was “next level “- flavorful and so tender. We also enjoyed our appetizers. The zero alcohol cocktails, especially the Negroni are delicious. Service is relaxed and incredibly accommodating. There’s no phoniness among the staff, they’re welcoming, interested and just the right amount of attentive. The atmosphere is so comfortable- lively but easy for conversation and enjoying delicious food with good company.

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  10. Martin VIP

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the food and service was excellent, unfortunately a little annoyed by hidden service charge. The charge was added above the line, so taxed and if you don’t spot it, you will tip on a tip.

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Giulia Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1854 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Harvard Square and Porter Square T stops
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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