Geppetto

Name: Geppetto
Address: 100 N First St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02141
Telephone: (617) 945-1349
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (253)

$31 to $50

Italian

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Geppetto is located within The Lexington, at Cambridge Crossing.

Drawing from his love of Northern Italian food, Chef Gilson will bring the flavors and feasts from Italy to our modern, dinner only restaurant. Ingredients of the dishes will highlight the farms, fishers, and foragers of New England. Guests can dine on composed platters of cheese, cured meats, and small bites to start their meal. Housemade pastas, local seafood, and fresh butchered meats will be the highlight of an evening at Geppetto - all concluded by desserts from one of the city’s leading pastry chefs, Brian Mercury.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-1349
Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/geppetto
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Will Gilson

Location
100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$13.00
little gems, crispy parmesan, focaccia croutons
Warm Grilled Squid Salad$13.00
white beans, fennel, marjoram, toasted garlic vinaigrette
Clams Casino$13.00
bacon, breadcrumbs, brown butter
Pork + Beef Meatballs$13.00
smoked tomato sauce, ricotta salata, basil
Fried Mozzarella “Cacio e Pepe”$13.00
charred marinara, kataifi, pecorino
Tortellini en Brodo$13.00
parmesan broth, escarole, beans
Wild Mushroom Arancini$13.00
taleggio fonduta, truffle, thyme

Pasta

Bay Scallop Scampi$25.00
fettuccine, garlic butter, lemon
Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00
parmesan, fried rosemary, pork bolognese
Gnocchi Alla Vodka$25.00
pecorino, olive oil, basil
Spicy Lobster Rigatoni$25.00
saffron, chili breadcrumb, soffrito

Entrees

Chicken Parm$30.00
burrata, roasted tomatoes, chicken breast
Shrimp Piccata$30.00
capers, tomato, shallots, parsley, fennel pollen
Swordfish Saltimbocca$30.00
prosciutto, sage, burro blanco
Roasted Porchetta$30.00
broccoli rabe, salsa verde, caponata

What 253 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geppetto offers an outstanding dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "inviting ambiance" and "phenomenal" dishes like the spicy lobster pasta. Servers, notably Brian and Samantha, are praised for their "knowledgeable and friendly" service. Ideal for special occasions, Geppetto is a "hidden gem" worth exploring.

253 Reviews

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Charlie VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at Geppetto, from start to finish it was an excellent experience while celebrating our anniversary. The staff was attentive, professional and friendly; our waiter Brian was very knowledgeable of both food and wine options and very engaged throughout the evening. The fried mozzarella starter was delicious as were the two pasta dishes we chose from the very appealing menu options- spicy lobster spaghetti and that evening's special, pasta with black truffle and a delectable cheese sauce. Looking forward to returning to Geppetto.
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Karel
San Diego21 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’m not sure if it was an off night, but the kitchen was really slow. They brought us an extra appetizer to make up for it.
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Mary
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was great for food allergies . Excellent food and service.
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Diane
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The arancini were delicious. We followed with the burrata and then the lamb with pasta. I cannot say how much we enjoyed every bite. The dessert was a creamy mouthful of lightness finished with chopped nuts. We look forward to coming back.
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Isaac
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good a little too rich more citrus less fat. Server was charming and friendly Could have been warmer
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Gina VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
For the price, the food was not what I would expect.
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Lexi
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! Our server Brian went above and beyond to assist us in celebrating a birthday. We will definitely be back!
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Ken
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
TLDR Went there for date night with wife while daughters had a quaint dinner party for one of their birthdays with a couple of friends. One dish stood out. The other was meh. The spicy lobster pasta was to die for. Very flavorful and had a bit of spice. The gnocchi guanciale was OK. I would say it would be better if it was less creamy and had more meat. The chef acted as if there was a global pork shortage. Taste was still OK. Not great. The lobster pasta made up for it.
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Debbie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Brian was incredible, so friendly, and knowledgeable of the whole menu, he gave great recommendations! The ambiance was very inviting as well. Will definitely be back!
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Jason
Kansas City / Kansas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place - from the moment we walked in until we left, the service was top notch and the vibes were superb. Definitely worth a visit!
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Geppetto is rated 4.7 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Additional information

Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Will Gilson
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/geppetto
Phone number
(617) 945-1349

Geppetto

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Mozzarella Cacio e Pepe

Gnocchi Alla Vodka

Spaghetti Bolognese

Menu

Small Plates

Olive + Anchovy Skewers$8.00

Garlic Bread$8.00

Whipped Ricotta Crostini$8.00

Marinated Olives$8.00

Appetizers

Caesar Salad$13.00

Warm Grilled Squid Salad$13.00

Clams Casino$13.00

Pork + Beef Meatballs$13.00

Fried Mozzarella “Cacio e Pepe”$13.00

Tortellini en Brodo$13.00

Wild Mushroom Arancini$13.00

Pasta

Bay Scallop Scampi$25.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00

Gnocchi Alla Vodka$25.00

Spicy Lobster Rigatoni$25.00

Entrees

Chicken Parm$30.00

Shrimp Piccata$30.00

Swordfish Saltimbocca$30.00

Roasted Porchetta$30.00

What 253 people are saying

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