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Toscano Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Toscano Harvard Square

4.7 (2506)
$31 to $50
Italian
52 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    For PRIVATE DINING and PRIVATE EVENT inquiries ONLY, please get in touch with the private event manager, Cassie. 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

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What 2,506 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toscano Harvard Square offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding food," a "great wine list," and "welcoming service." Its Italian cuisine is "well-prepared with fine ingredients," featuring diverse menu options. While the ambiance is lively, patrons may find it noisy. Ideal for pre-theater dinners, booking in advance is recommended.
2,506 Reviews

  1. Melissia

    Houston8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We visited Toscano’s for a birthday dinner and, unfortunately, it didn’t quite meet expectations. The wait was long, and while our server wasn’t rude, he was a bit curt and not particularly welcoming. I ordered the scallops, which came in a sauce with spinach—there were only four scallops, and the dish didn’t sit well with me afterward. I wouldn’t recommend it. I did hear good things about the salmon, though I didn’t try it myself. On a brighter note, I had a cocktail with St. Germain that was excellent. It just took a while for the check to come, which added to the overall delay. For the birthday, they brought out a dessert plate with a mix of biscotti, a blueberry tart, and a scoop of tiramisu ice cream. The ice cream was great, but the rest felt a bit like leftover odds and ends rather than a true celebration dessert. All in all, the ambiance was nice but the experience was underwhelming. I don’t plan to return.

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  2. Barbara

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such a positive experience dining at Toscana for dinner recently. In the past, I had come to Toscana for work-related events. Recently, I had a lunch meeting with a friend at Toscana and had a positive experience. When a friend wanted to connect for dinner in Harvard Square, I thought Toscana would be a good choice. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Tomás, our server, was warm, kind, and attentive. The entire staff was welcoming and genuine. I had a delicious risotto dish and my friend and I shared an amazing tiramisu as a dessert. We had a lovely evening, and I talked to my husband about visiting again soon. A beautiful evening in a warm, welcoming environment with great food and attentive service. Toscana is a great place to gather in Harvard Square for delicious food and a nice environment!

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  3. Josephine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing place, delicious food, nice atmosphere and staff!

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  4. Emanuel VIP

    Greater Boston97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been meaning to try Toscano for a very longe time, however, most times when we went to make a reservation, we found it to be totally booked. Yesterday was our lucky day as there were no real crowds to speak of in Harvard Square on the 4th. What a treat. The restaurant is beautiful and the atmosphere was soothing. My only complaint, my being well over 6 feet tall, was that the seating was all rather low and thus uncomfortable for me, with the table then sitting rather high, but so be it. The selections on the menu and the wine list were extensive and diverse and easily fit to most everyone's taste. What was truly outstanding, though, was the preparation and quality of the food, everything to absoute perfection, and oh so delicious. The services was also very friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back - better make that reservation in advance.

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  5. Chi VIP

    Greater Boston89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are excellent. Very good wine list too. It is our favorite place in Harvard Square.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Louder than expected in there, but manageable. Food was divine!!

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  7. Mark VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar. Good food. Mitch was our bartender. He was great.

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  8. William

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    i have been to Toscano many times now the food is always fantastic, however we have had the same server 2 times and both times we had issues with our orders. this last time we considered ordering the eggplant appetizer, we were advised it would take 18 min and since we were going to a show at ART. we said never mind and ordered a different app. the server misunderstood us and put in the eggplant anyway. turns out it didnt take 18 min and one member of my party really loved it so i didnt say anything. the last time i was there the same server misunderstood us and we received a different dish than i ordered. the dish we got was delicious so again i said nothing. the one thing my party noticed is that the acoustics are not the best its was very loud with a full dining room and maybe that contributed to the issues with the waiter. i would strongly recommend Toscano. the service is NOT bad, and we were lucky we had happy accidents.

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  9. Virginia VIP

    Greater Boston83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy Tosacno, particularly there consistency and great, welcoming service. This was our first visit to the Harvard Square location and we will be back. It is very convenient to A.R.T. The open all day schedule is particularly convenient.

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  10. Rachel

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is very good. But the noise level, even early-ish on a Saturday evening, was awful. Impossible to hear our friends sitting right across from us. Had to shout to be heard. "Energetic" is a much kinder way of describing the noise level. It was intolerable and i couldn't wait to leave. We will not be back for that reason.

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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 4.7 stars by 2506 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 28 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
    For PRIVATE DINING and PRIVATE EVENT inquiries ONLY, please get in touch with the private event manager, Cassie. 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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