Pammy's

Name: Pammy's
Address: 928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 945-1761
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1835 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.

We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christopher Willis
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

Location
928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Hancock street
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

$72 Prix Fixe Menu
$72.00 per person
Multiple dates available
All reservations in the dining room are currently served our "Choose your own Adventure" 3-course experience. $72 gets you any combination of three dishes on our menu. We are also offering a $45 Wine Pairing: a glass of wine paired with each dish chosen. If you would prefer to order a la carte, please join us at the bar or lounge (walk-ins only). IMPORTANT NOTES *We reserve the right to withhold seating for incomplete parties* *We will honor reservations until 15 minutes past due (including incomplete parties). Anything later could result in loss of reservation.* *If you choose counter seating, you will be seated at our side-by-side communal table* *Patio reservations are subject to cancellation depending on weather*

What 1,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Katz3554
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The bartender was amazingly friendly and helpful. I would go back again and sit at the bar and get 2 orders of pasta!
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EdwardC
New England
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attractive and hip eatery with a clever menu. Beautiful presentation.
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SophiaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and service. Best restaurant I’ve been to in Boston thus far and can’t wait to go again.
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TamA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a special occasion! The rhubarb sorbet is a must try!
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JillS
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pammy’s is not inexpensive but for a special night out it is well worth it! Everyone in my party of six loved all their selections. All were deliciously prepared and beautifully presented. Our wait staff was cheerful, efficient and skilled. We had a terrific time!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service overall, would definitely do again
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Honestly it just felt stuffy and not worth the hype. Kind of disappointing.
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Maris
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing job by the whole team!!! Food & Wine was amazing as well as the friendly staff. For sure coming back!!!
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NikiT
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner should be enjoyed with good conversation, but it's too noisy for conversation.
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RichardD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu inventive but very approachable. Not cheap but worth every penny
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JanetP
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Really good waitress, food was good but over salted, we found the set menu restrictive, I would have rather had a choice of 2 dishes for a lower price
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SusanE
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always spectacular. Last night I especially enjoyed the soft shell crab and the Gnocchi with shrimp and asparagus. The sauce on that one was beyond belief good. And dessert....rhubarb sorbet -- smooth, very creamy for sorbet and the rhubarb was subtle and delicious. Then there's the noise, which is terrible (as it ha been since Pammy's opened. Have you considered insulating the ceiling? Susan Ebert
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NewtonLocal19
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soft-shelled crabs and potato gnocchi were our favorites, but everything was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly divine meal and imbibements
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GuyZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. One of the best food experiences in and around Boston!
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JohnG
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We've been there a few times. We choose items from the tasting menu (6 our of 12 choices) and do wine pairing. Everything was excellent as was the service. Noise level a bit high.
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bostonbruncher
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious meal and beautiful ambience! Will definitely be back.
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WayneW
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been looking forward to visiting Pammy's for some time, and it did not disappoint. We had the "Experience" menu and each course was flavorful, interesting and properly prepared. Service was spot-on, with a constant vigilant eye from all the wait staff. Wine pairings with meals were unusual, but all were very good to excellent. Great energy in the dining room, though it can get pretty loud as there are not many sound absorptions outside of the people and the table cloths. A great night, and a very high recommendation. We'll be back.
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KaltraK
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance, service. Food was good, but at times too many flavors overpowering each other. Nice selection from the menu, between light appetizers, pasta and mains. Overall a nice spot to dine
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have very high standards with my food and have been going to Pammy’s since it opened. Pam and Chris Never disappoint. Will keep going forever. True Pammy’s fan. Only wish us a la carte open again for tables. We had three entries and was full to our eyeballs. Lol
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OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal. Went for our anniversary. Would recommend to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Oaxaca
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has good quality, temperature and every detail of the dish, good service from my waiter, I recommend this place I am a chef and I really liked every detail of the dish!
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JMSBeantown
New England
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
This was our third visit to Pammys. The first two were so exceptional, we were quite surprised by the food last night. While the service was excellent, the food missed the mark. The Crudo tasted as if the fish had gone bad. While nobody got sick (fortunately) it was a bad start. Two different orders of pasta were swimming in lemon juice, overwhelming every other flavor in the plate. While several dishes were brilliant, several others were just mediocre. At $75 per head (before dessert, drinks, tip, taxes) this was a pricey disappointment.
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TedH
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, wonderful staff and delicious food.
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AndyHPalmer
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly exceptional. Pammy's is one of the most remarkable restaurants in Cambridge/Boston.
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Hobo
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
some of the best food we've had around boston, excellent service
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yunac
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish is great, reasonable price, cozy and upscale ambiance, attentive staff We enjoyed everything
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Jesse
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pammy's blew me away, every step of service was perfect from arriving at my table to being escorted out the door. No details were missed. The food was to die for and the drinks were very creative and well made. Cannot wait to come back!
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Adnarim
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
I’ve been told that this place is THE place to go to many times, by many friends. So I was very disappointed to find out it certainly isn’t the place. The food was okay, but definitely not worth the nearly $300 bill for two people. We started with a fried crab - not tasty and had quite a bizarre texture. Bolognese was decent but nothing to write home about. The duck was by far the best part but even that was…meh. My favorite part were the drinks. Wouldn’t come back again any time soon.
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AlexO
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was amazing. Waiter seemed a little overwhelmed, it was hard to get their attention and people next to us who were seated a little after us got their food before we did even though we finished ordering earlier, but overall still a great experience.
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Lucy
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef is creative and innovative. I had the soft shell crab, the pasta with bone marrow, and the short ribs. Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. And our server, Blair, was attentive, knowledgeable and personable. I consider myself a foodie - I've been to many fine-dining establishments in the Boston area. Pammy's has moved to my top 5 list.
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Cantabrigian
New England
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Been here a few times now and it's still a great place - service is first rate and the food is a perfect blend of comfort and creativity.
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MatthewH
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Tim and the staff were outstanding!! Food was great and we had a great time!
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Bosteo23
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Nice atmosphere, efficient staff, food wasn’t great, too salty and too chaotic flavor wise. Nice wine. Menu pre fixe set up was too much food for one person and too pricy, but them is the times folks, overpay for everything. Overall, buzzy vibe, but hyped up food made for trendy folks.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, knowledgeable staff with great recommendations.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, food was really great except a couple of the dishes were too salty. We also had to wait much too long between each course. Must have been there for a busy night.
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Holligough
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a really nice restaurant with heartfelt soul. The chef owner has designed a fun menu using modern in season ingredients in delicious, innovative , small plate dishes. Four of us sampled ten different recipes off the fixed price menu, plus desserts. Delicious foodie experience. The staff, under the direction of the other owner, Pam herself, were clearly proud of the restaurant they work in and the sommelier proud of its unique wine list. With so many corporate restaurants now coming to Boston and changing the nature of the business, on my first visit on a busy Tuesday night Pammy’s just felt genuine.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
The restaurant is too noisy and we have to shout to hear each other. The prices are too high for the small portion sizes, which is not worth it. However, the food is delicious and the service is decent. We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and we mentioned it in our reservation. We thought the restaurant would prepare a small surprise for us, but they didn't do anything. No one even knew it was a birthday celebration, and the waiter didn't even wish us a happy birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Insanely delicious! Not the first visit and certainly not the last.
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GeorgeC
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful food and the best wine pairings I’ve ever had.
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Safety precautions

Screening
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 1835 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross street
Hancock street
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Willis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

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Pammy's

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Additional information

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Experiences

$72 Prix Fixe Menu

Menu

What 1,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Screening

FAQs

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