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Giulia Restaurant, Cambridge, MA

Giulia Restaurant

4.8 (1851)
$31 to $50
Italian
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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

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What 1,851 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giulia Restaurant is celebrated for its "amazing and extremely creative" food, "excellent service," and "comfortable atmosphere." Diners rave about standout dishes like the "wild boar pappardelle" and "duck wing tortellini." Despite its popularity making reservations challenging, it's considered "the best restaurant in the greater Boston area."

1,851 Reviews
  1. Sila VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Diana

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. trudy VIP

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Sean

    Phoenix1 review

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. maria

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and food was delicious !! Definitely going back.

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  9. Richard

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, and extremely creative, food and great service.

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  10. Olivia VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for taking care of us! Exceptional food and service as always!

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Giulia Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1851 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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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