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Toscano Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Toscano Harvard Square

4.6 (2485)
$31 to $50
Italian
52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 354-5250
  • Website
    http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please get in touch with Cassie Messmer only for Private Dining and Event inquiries. If you are looking for a standard reservation, please call the restaurant directly if you do not see any openings. cassie@toscanoboston.com
  • Private party contact
    Cassie, our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 354-5250
  • Location
    52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
  • Public transit
    The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 2,485 people are saying

Toscano Harvard Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toscano Harvard Square offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently good food, service, and ambiance." Located in the heart of Harvard Square, it features "outstanding food" and a "great wine list." Despite occasional slow service, the "professional and pleasant" staff and "excellent Italian food" make it a cherished spot for many guests.

2,485 Reviews

  1. Katie VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toscano is always buzzing with the joy of dining out, and its location in the heart of Harvard Square amplifies this. We celebrated our anniversaries here last night, and it was delightful! We felt well taken care of, the food was outstanding (sea bass fillets & steak from the daily specials), and we never felt rushed - encouraged to enjoy our evening together at our own pace. We will add this experience to our (long) list of treasured anniversary memories.

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  2. Lynne VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice overall experience. Food & service were excellent!!

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  3. Linda

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food, service and ambiance. The risotto is a great option on the menu.

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  4. Donna VIP

    Greater Boston110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and atmosphere were all perfect for a relaxing Sunday dinner. We were not rushed and treated with great hospitality. Parking was not easy

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  5. Sandra VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got the best table in the house and the most appropriately attentive server. Thank you for a great evening!

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  6. Frank

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Toscano, both in Harvard Square (like today) and in Beacon Hill. The food is always excellent, and the service is professional and pleasant. Great job, always.

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  7. connie

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is pricey but good. I don’t feel like they had a huge menu but the food was good. I got the gnocchi and I wish I had the pesto pasta, it was good- I tried my friends

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  8. Allison

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Setting was beautiful. Service was ok.

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  9. Teresa

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening as always. The food and drinks were excellent. We really enjoyed the calamari appetizer, which we had not tried before.

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  10. Leslie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good, and the wait staff very helpful (if a bit slow at busy times). The main problem is the noise level, which makes it difficult to hear one's companions. I suspect it's the hard surface brick walls, which look great but bounce the sound around.

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FAQs

Toscano Harvard Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 354-5250.

Toscano Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 2485 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Toscano Harvard Square

52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Story St.<br />-No Valet Service_
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking available at the Charles Hotel Garage and University Place Garage: www.harvardsquareparking.com/daily-rates www.harvardsquare.com/university-place-garage-0
  • Public transit
    The T: Red Line to "Harvard Sq."
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.toscanoboston.com/harvard-square/
  • Phone number
    (617) 354-5250
  • Private party facilities
    Please get in touch with Cassie Messmer only for Private Dining and Event inquiries. If you are looking for a standard reservation, please call the restaurant directly if you do not see any openings. cassie@toscanoboston.com
  • Private party contact
    Cassie, our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 354-5250
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