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Pammy's, Cambridge, MA

Pammy's

4.8
4.8
1921 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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

  • $79 Prix Fixe Menu

    $79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    All reservations in the dining room are currently served our "Choose your own Adventure" 3-course experience. $79 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 1,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Greater Boston

    American

  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    American

1,921 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I had a good experience. The setting and service were great. The food was very interesting and complex. I don't think it was for everyone though. I enjoyed all of the different tastes of the dishes, but I left feeling unsatisfied. We ended up getting another meal afterwards with more substance. If I went back I'd probably eat beforehand and just think of it like a food art exhibit where you get to experience a variety of interesting tastes. Probably not worth the price for me, but I still had a good time.

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  2. Talia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely adore Pammy's-- maybe our favorite restaurant in the Boston area. Warm, attentive service and stellar, fresh, and inventive meals. The "deconstructed cheesecake" was to die for. Definitely worth it.

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  3. mariop

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best overall dining experience in and around Boston. The food is top notch.

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  4. shebob

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in the Boston area. This last visit, adored our server. Every dish was spot on. Especially loved Gochujang pasta, the duck dish, blueberry sorbetto. Drinks were great. You really can't go wrong. Does, sound-wise, get pretty energetic when full (and it's always full...).

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  5. Eric

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, wine and service were top notch as always!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love this place!!! Never had a bad meal. The food is so artistic and tasteful every time.

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  7. SiamO

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    30 min until first dishes came out, another 25 min for second dishes, asked to have third dishes to be made ASAP and ended up taking them to go. Food was decent.

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  8. Somerian

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm increasingly convinced this is one of my favorite restaurants of all time.

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  9. JerryC

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    We came to celebrate my friend’s birthday. One of the party ran a bit late. The hostess refused to sit us at the dining room even though rest of us arrived on time 🙄. I requested for birthday celebration and confirmed with the restaurant beforehand. However, restaurant did nothing and we had to request it on the spot. The food is good but all pasta dishes are overly salted. The 6% kitchen appreciation fee is ridiculous. I won’t come back here again given the ridiculous price and mediocre service.

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  10. TheresaS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant has it all! The food was exceptional and so unique. The service was spectacular. It has a lively atmosphere but you can still converse easily. What a delightful experience!

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  11. BarryB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunningly delicious food and exquisite wines along with excellent service and cozy chic setting make this a top Boston area restaurant.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food was so good that it didn’t matter the service was slow. Beef short rib the best I’ve ever had!

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  13. Simbadisready

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Slightly smaller plates than last year, some of the cuts of meat less delicious. Service was stressed

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  14. JanetS

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, presentation and service all excellent !

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  15. DanaG

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pammy's is by far one of the most exceptional restaurants in Boston. It is creative, elevated, and interesting cuisine that is delivered within a relaxed and friendly environment. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and lovely- from the moment you walk through the door to the minute you leave. They change their menu several times a year, so there are always new things to try that are delicious and gorgeously presented. Truly an amazing experience.

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  16. PennyG

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ate outside - which made it a much quieter experience. Our waitress, Alex, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The food was amazing - each dish delicious. I am a very good cook and when I eat out I really love places that bring new foods and combinations of tastes, texture, and beautiful presentation - these plates had it all. My favorite dishes were the Culurgione and the duck. This is amazing food and very wonderful for special occasions!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So amazing… food was delicious and our waitress and servers were so kind.

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  18. DagmarV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative, delicious food, interesting wine pairings, overall wonderful surprises and great care taken to make a lovely evening experience.

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  19. KimR

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pammys is fantastic! Friendly and efficient servers, delicious food and fabulous atmosphere. We loved the cocktails and interesting wines too. It’s a splurge but worth it!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Love Pammys We celebrated a birthday dinner We picked most of the bottom dishes to choose And we can tell you it is a show and the drinks 🍹 we had 4 cocktails and 2 dessert wines with one dessert cheesecake The experience is lovely and the staff was nice my one let down but not a complaint is that the fish was different from what the menu said and when I asked they told me another fish from what I was told by another staff. Got a little confusing but it’s ok because the fish was delicious in the black garlic sauce. The price is worth every penny ❤️

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the service. Our server was just fantastic- we felt so taken care of.

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  22. BettinaN

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place! Staff was super thoughtful and accommodating to address needs of our party. The meals were delicious, surprising, and sparkling! Wine pairings were lovely. Overall, really special experience. Note the noise level is high. This would not have been possible for my parent with hearing aids, so we did this outing on a night without him.

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  23. JoeyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing environment. So much great food! Definitely coming back

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time, won’t be the last time. Fabulous experience from beginning to end. Great space, *very* helpful waitstaff, delicious food that is beautifully presented. The price point is a bit high, but not a deal-breaker.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    11/10. Best meal we have had in Boston in a long time!

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  26. AllisonB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pammys is our all time favorite restaurant. It never disappoints.

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  27. SaraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We *loved everything about Pammy’s—elegant and delicious food, attentive service, beautiful space.

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  28. Epicurated

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner at Pammy's! Inventive and tasty. Every course was a treat. The Chilled pea brodo with crab was fresh and light; the mackerel with butterbeans was perfectly grilled and well complemented by the lemongrass broth and butter beans; the fileja and bone marrow was probably my favorite of all, with lovely greens; the lumache with bolognese and gochujang were simple and tasty, though oversalted; the duck was served on cream of sour wheat and an imaginative sort of pesto; and the short rib with soft cheese was a surprising and delightful pairing. Finally, the deconstructed cheesecake with granita was both rich and cool. We sat outside on the sidewalk terrace and were lucky to have perfect weather. Service was friendly and professional. Price is high ($72 for 3-course prix fixe) but it's worth it.

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  29. JaneL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Pammy’s is our neighborhood go-to spot, usually for special occasions (but we stretch the definition of special). An a la carte menu is available if you can snag a seat at the bar, but the dining room has a $72 price fixe menu. That said, if you can afford it, it’s worth every penny. The atmosphere is sublime, a little like walking into a happy alternate universe. (It’s pretty loud, but we’re old. :)) The cocktails are outrageously wonderful, and the wine list is as extensive as it needs to be, given that the staff is very knowledgeable and can make great suggestions (and for $45, you can add wine pairings to the price fixe). Speaking of staff, they are uniformly delightful, and Pammy will check in to make sure all is well. The food? Well, this is one place where I feel that I could blindly point to things on the menu and they will all be exceptional. Last night our party of 4 ordered, shared, and nothing was less than spectacular. Pammy’s is an adventure, pricey, but totally worth it.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food very good. Service very slow. No A/C, very hot inside.

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  31. GCCoa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful server - so knowledgeable and fun while also restrained. She was terrific.

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  32. UWSider

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding across the board. Superb food and service.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great, never misses. And here are the other characters this review requires of me to submit.

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  34. Siri

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Happy to be dining outside b/c inside was crazy noisy! (But that limits how often we'd be coming...) Our waiter was very well informed about the menu. Food was delicious although I think the portions were smaller than they needed to be. Still hungry, even after dessert. Beautiful presentations!! Not too amenable to the GF/DF among us. Had great mocktails!

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  35. BarryS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our dinner at Pammy’s! Food was terrific with many choices that you don’t see at other restaurants. Staff was sooo polite and friendly and did great job. Will definitely go again.

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  36. ScottK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as usual, in every respect! We LOVE Pammy’s!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Great food, everything was surprising and delicious. Great advice from staff.

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  38. HarveyK

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful inventive food and great service. I’ll definitely be returning.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The drinks were great, the food was amazing, creative and fun. The flavor profiles were delicious. Despite the a/c being broken we had a great time and the service was excellent.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    food was seasonal interesting and delicious, amazing cocktails, great/attentive service, can't wait to go back

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Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 1921 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pammy's

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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