Pammy's

OK. Get ready for great food! We loved our experience there. Great service, great vibe, fabulous food! But just a few recommendations : Have a light lunch, don’t do any munchies in the afternoon, don’t have all the great bread they bring you when you arrive. Then, if you follow these simple friendly advices, you’ll be able to eat all the fabulous 3 courses that will follow!!! Thank you Pammy’s team. We will come back to see you soon!

We had a wonderful dining experience at the restaurant with my partner! The Lasagne Bianca was a standout—absolutely delicious and a true highlight of the evening. My personal favorite, however, was the Lumache, which was perfectly spicy and rich in flavor. The Squid Ink Gnocchi was also an excellent choice, adding a delightful variety to our meal. The food was truly the star of the show! The wine pairing was great too, perfectly complementing each dish. That said, the one downside was the tight spacing. The tables are quite close together, making the small dining area feel a bit suffocating at times. Despite this, the service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Overall, a great spot for food lovers, and we’d definitely return for the incredible dishes—just hoping for a bit more breathing room next time!

It was a very special experience, needless to say. But, some of the descriptions weren't as expected and not quite for us. We'll definitely be back for the lumache and excited for the next seasonal menu!

The ambience was lovely and the service was nice. Everyone was very attentive and kind. The food was flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed the farm to table/community table dining style. I did think the pricing was a bit high for the preset + kitchen fee + tax, for the amount of food that was given. However, enjoyed the option to choose whatever you wanted on the preset menu. Would highly recommend the yellow tuna and duck!

I recently dined at Pammy's and I must say, it was an incredible experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere. The menu was creative and offered a variety of options that catered to all dietary needs. But the standout dish for me was the bone marrow. It was cooked to perfection and had a rich, buttery flavor that was simply unforgettable. The presentation was also impressive, with the bone marrow served on a bed of salt ready to be added to the pesto pasta. The service was impeccable, with our server being knowledgeable about the menu and offering great recommendations. The drinks were also delicious and perfectly paired with our meals. Overall, I highly recommend Pammy's to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch and I cannot wait to return. Five stars all around!

Pammy’s delivers an exceptional dining experience with a perfect blend of cozy and upscale. The ambiance strikes a great balance between intimate and lively, making it ideal for date nights or special occasions. The menu is creative, with beautifully crafted dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Each plate feels thoughtfully prepared, and the pasta dishes, in particular, are standouts. Service is warm and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. Pammy’s is the kind of place that leaves you eager to return for another memorable meal.

Pammy’s is incredible but be aware that you get what you pay for. My date and I spent almost $400 on our meal (including our servers tip and a $50 bottle of wine). That being said, the food was incredible albeit smaller on the portion sizes. This is the type of restaurant where you’ll leave still hungry but the food experience is amazing and the flavors and pairings are wonderful. Not only that but the staff and restaurant space itself were amazing. Overall a great choice if you want to have a culinary experience but not the best place to take mom dad for a burger or a filling meal - it’s pretty darn fancy here all around.

I'm in the Boston area every 3 months, and pammy's is a must stop for me. I have had so many phenomenal dishes here. They are always expanding my palate! Whether it is unexpected flavor combinations or a new protein such as squab or uni, they manage to win me over. The drink menu is marvelous, and I could spend months trying all of their fanciful libations! I usually come early as I don't make reservations and sit at the bar solo and have never had to wait. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Thanks, Pammy's!

I’ve been to a lot of “hyped” restaurants in the Boston area. Sadly, a lot of them don’t live up to the hype. With that said, I was extremely delighted by the end of my meal here! Our waitress, Danielle, was phenomenal and empathetic. Right off the bat, our drinks came quickly and were some of the best I’ve had since Blossom Bar in Brookline. The waitress was able to help accommodate my veganism extremely well by suggesting off menu items that were very well put together that should probably be on the menu. The prices felt very fair for what Pammys was offering. I would highly recommended this place to anyone looking for good food or a special night.

Pammy's is a great neighborhood restaurant, and it is totally worth the trip, even if you live outside Cambridge. The space is fun, the bar area gets busy, the service is great and the food is outstanding. It is a popular place, so I definitely recommend to make a reservation in advance. As far as the food and the drinks go - everything was on point. The cooking influence is Italian, but with a modern approach. Flavors are complex, the food is not overly heavy. This is most definitely not your chicken parm or spaghetti and meatballs place (there are enough of those already). We tried the Malfaldine and the Capalletti pastas (fresh made) and both were outstanding. If you have been to Giulia, expect this level of pasta preparation. The mushroom bruschetta was fantastic - super comforting and delicious. The Wagyu short rib steak was tender, juicy and delicious. Desserts were excellent as well. All in all - a great meal and the overall value (including prices, food, drinks, service, ambiance) is very high. Can't wait for the next time.

Very cool spot. You pick 3 courses for $84. The menu has a total of 14 courses so it’s not too hard. I started with the bluefin tuna tartare and it was spectacular. I followed up with the lasagne bianca and I really loved this dish due to its uniqueness. To finish I had the loch duart salmon which was very good. Highly recommend it here

Pammy’s is my favorite Boston area restaurant. We went many times when we lived here in 2017 and 2018, so when we were in town for one night only we had to come here. Pammys has the same old charm and great ambiance. From the communal table with gorgeous flower arrangements, the giant mirror on the back wall and the oversized leather booths that are always packed with friends and family gathering, it is just a special place. The service is incredible and the food superb. We got the tasting menu (but I don’t think there is a choice- I think all people get it when they come- $74 for three dishes (and you can pick any 3 dishes- even three mains, even 3 of the same dish). Get the blue fish! It’s so good. Served in a lemongrass broth and butter beans and cherries my gosh, it’s a great summer dish. I could have eaten three of those and been so happy. The beets with house made ricotta was good. The passion fruit adds a nice tangy note with some crunch! The lumache was good and I think a classic dish but wasn’t a star dish. The black cod was very good and a bit unusual. Sourdough bread is delicious- soft inside with the crispiest of crusts. We had a variety of beverages, great wines and a dessert bite at the end which was great. We didn’t get dessert but many people around us did and I wish we got the mousse. The short ribs were fine and enjoyable but also not remarkable. Definitely experience Pammy’s!

Pammy's had been on my to-visit list for years so finally decided to stop by for a date night, and it was an excellent experience. The food was incredible - I was especially impressed with the squid and tripe pasta dishes but everything was excellent. The chicken breast quite literally tasted like chicken thigh, and our server Michelle told us that it was because the breast is cooked sous vide in lactic acid, which is changes the structure of the muscle fibers - pretty cool if you ask me. Speaking of Michelle, she was great - super attentive but not overbearing, and very warm and personable. Our experience was excellent overall. The only slight downside is that there's not much room in the restaurant, so it might not be the most intimate setting if you're looking for a date night kind of place but that's just grasping at straws. I really look forward to my next visit.

Absolutely delicious, the food was fantastic, loved the mussels and the lumache. The staff were so nice and helpful and provided good suggestions about the food and drinks.

I’ve been coming here since Pammy’s opened and it has always been consistently great. Food and cocktails are divine. I have honestly never done the pre fixe menu since I will saunter in for the bar and order a la carte. They are known for their inventive and delicious pasta dishes but they will often have a seasonal appetizer that is life changing. Currently it’s a choked squid stuffed with cream cheese and crab that changed me. There is a pasta dish that contains tripe and labneh and I honestly believe it may have achieved one of my favorite bites in all of Massachusetts. It’s one of the few dishes that have been on the menu since the start. I am lucky that I live not so far away so if you have a chance to swing by, this is one spot that I wouldn’t pass up.

usually eat at Pammys every 2-3 months. The menu is always adding a few new dishes. The food is always delicious here. I recommend getting one past dish, one dish dish, and one meat dish. It's the perfect amount of food. Always gotta have room for dessert too. Service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is nice too. I recommend only sitting at the bar or communal table. The hightop seats will destroy your back. LASAGNE BIANCA- All the pasta dishes are great. This is what I had today, and it was delicious. It's 10 layers and each layer is seared on one side. So you get the al dente as well as a nice crispy caramelized taste and texture too. The cheese is very flavory too 5/5 LOCH DUART SALMON- delicious melt in you mouth salmon the smokes cherries are awesome and the fermented coconut sauce pairs great with the salmon. I will say the salmon was bathing in a bit too much oil though. Still delicious though. 4/5 SKIRT STEAK- for 30 bucks I upgraded to wagyu beef. Prob the right call if you can. It was perfectly tender and cooked. Tasty savory sauce. 4/5 Bread pudding with banana ice cream Yummmmm. 5/5 perfect bread puddy. Highly suggest to everyone that they try Pammys out. 5/5

Pammy's does elevated Italian food in a medium-sized dining room. The flavor choices are fun and innovative, and the execution of everything we ordered was quite well done. Highlights included the steak tartare and cauliflower tortelloni. House cocktails are also fun. A bit spendy, but worth it.

Great overall experience, the food is amazing!!! Celebrated a 30th birthday and loved it! The only thing I would say is servers could have spent a little more time during their interactions. Although the place was busy service was definitely not compromised.

Me and my husband celebrated our first year anniversary at Pammy’s. We had the best time! The restaurant gave us a great table, everyone said happy anniversary to us, the food and the wine pairing were amazing. We are definitely going back! Incredible experience.

Expect tiny portion high-end to impress. Unexpected combinations, perfect balances. Must try the cocktails. Desserts that are completely worth it, too. Be aware of the shared table dining space, Automatic coat check.

I had an amazing experience at Pammy's. I made a reservation but there were a few people who walked in for table for 1. The service was great - staff was all friendly, knowledgeable (about menu, location, etc), and the atmosphere was intimate without feeling exclusive. Small things, like changing our silverware with each dish subtly made a great impression on the level of service. The bar seating was comfortable with a coat check and places for small bags. Food was high quality and the prix fixe menu was expensive but good value. Items came out over time and was never overwhelming but also never lagging. Drinks were also good. It's exciting that the menu changes and I'm looking forward to going back and having more of their selection!

Pammy’s is a lovely New American restaurant with a warm atmosphere, thoughtful dishes, and a refined dining experience. It’s a great place for an occasional dine-in meal. However, for everyday comfort and reliability, Tiffinwales is also an excellent tiffin service you should consider. The homestyle food, consistency, and convenience offered by Tiffinwales really stand out and deserve more attention, especially for students and working professionals looking for regular meals.

Wow, just wow. An absolutely impeccable meal. Three course prix fixe menu and every piece of it was divine. - Bread: honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. Crispy crust, chewy but light interior. - mushroom white lasagna: best part of the meal and that’s saying something. Gooey cheese, toasted to perfection. Get this as one of your courses. - pasta bolognese: what made them famous. And rightfully so. Delicious, just enough spice, amazingly unique. - pork franchise: tender and moist, often hard to do for this dish. Superb ending to a very filling meal. Top that off with a truly amazing waiter in Dana and a roaring fire for ambiance. Perfection.

We were in town for our honeymoon and stopped in on a whim. If you don’t have reservations, they have seating available in their bar lounge. It was beautiful inside and our server was very sweet. Our drinks were delicious and we got 3 smaller plates to share. For the quality and atmosphere, the pricing was very fair. We ate the gochujang bolognese style pasta, pasta with tripe, and the bass. All of it was absolutely decisions and we were stuffed by the time we left!

The restaurant somewhat fell short of our expectations. Perhaps we had set them too high. At $88 per person for three dishes, we were not convinced the food justified the price. The short rib had a smell we did not appreciate, and the Peking duck was overwhelmingly pepper-forward. The gochujang-based pasta (lumache) was the biggest disappointment for me as a Korean diner. Rather than elevating gochujang, it tasted like gochujang simply mixed with cream or butter, without much depth or transformation. The dining room also felt very cramped. The tables were packed closely together, which made it hard to fully relax. That said, the service was excellent. We really wanted to like this place more.

Great atmosphere and food overall. Favorites were the lasagna and branzino, while the lumache and mafaldine were just ok. Portions are on the smaller side for the price.

A great meal but not outstanding… perhaps we came in with too high of expectations but found many of the dishes technically delicious, just not particularly memorable. The mains were our favorite (duck was a highlight, the coppa was also great) while the pasta fell a little short in terms of depth/complexity of flavors. A pricy meal ($79/pp + 6% kitchen appreciation fee + drinks + tips easily puts you over $100/pp), so while the ambiance is great for a special occasion, it probably won’t be a frequent repeat for me.

Not convinced by all of the flavor combinations, but the food in general was quite good. Maitake mushoom risotto(?) was extremely delicious. I asked for a wine pairing and the recommendation was great. Excellent and attentive service.

Lovely decor, great service and pretty good food. Currently, they have a $69 pre-fix meal. Whatever you choose you will feel full by the 3rd course :) Downside: 1) the pasta dish, though tasty, was incredibly salty - possibly d/t the bread crumbs; 2) there was a $15 up charge for the lobster dish. For an impromptu dinner, it was pretty satisfying.

The service and atmosphere is really nice. The food were very well made. The only slight unfortunate thing was the ribs that we got. There are two pieces and one of them is pure fat. We couldn’t even eat it. Think we got unlucky with the piece. The seafood here is what I would recommend as it is made just right and flavored very well. The cod and shrimp were exquisite.

Finally made it into this highly recommended restaurant—and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I loved the decor and overall atmosphere, and the communal table concept was a fun touch. Our waitress was amazing—hilarious, outgoing, and such a great vibe. Standouts were the lobster bisque, pork Milanese, and the Peking duck. Portions are on the smaller side, so it’s a bit pricey for what you get, but overall a great experience.

Very expensive for the amount of food you get. One of my dishes was spaghetti 2.3 which was underwhelming and not seasoned. Branzino was tasty, it came with a tiny piece of fennel but overall nothing special. The only impressive dish was salmon crudo. Dessert is not included, its portion is very small, and the bill also comes with a 6% kitchen fee. I wound not go back.

My partner and I visited Pammy's after hearing multiple recommendations from friends. We were, unfortunately, disappointed with our experience. If you care for a breakdown, you can read further, but the gist is that there was inconsistency in the dishes that felt like they landed mostly in or around the "miss" category. We tried six different dishes, a cocktail, mocktail, tea, and dessert for a grand total of $244 (before tax/tip). Great: The cocktails and mocktails. We tried the Morning Dew and Persephone and enjoyed them greatly. Good: Red Crab and the Cauliflower Tortelloni. Both were well-balanced and enjoyable but not a lot of substance and nothing too memorable. Fine: Branzino, Steak Tartare, Mango Sorbetto. As stated, they were just fine. I found myself tired of the tartare after a few bites as there was no balance with acidity or a fresh element. The others were also quite forgettable. Bad: Lumache and Lamb Saddle. The lumache was too sweet, bland, and greasy. There was hardly any heat to it, and it felt like something I could easily make at home with better results. Especially given the reviews we had seen mentioning the lumache, we expected much better. The Lamb Saddle was easily the worst dish of all. The lamb leaned way too far on the rare end and was rubbery, swimming in a salty pool of polenta, with maybe one of the worst "mouthfeels" I've ever experienced. Overall, we had high hopes that were not met and will not be recommending to others.

The chef and kitchen are talented; their spaghetti and lasagna are wonderful. I’m disappointed they continue to serve veal and foie gras, dishes which require exceptional cruelty to animals. Pammy’s could easily stand out without these dishes. I truly hope they reconsider these menu options so I can feel good enough to come back in the future.

Food was ok, but four separate dishes were very salty - like “did anyone in the kitchen bother to taste this?” salty. Service was slow - for an uncomfortably crowded (tables shoehorned in by the fireplace, hard to walk between chairs) restaurant that enforces a per-table time limit, it was annoying to have long stretches go by after ordering and in between courses. That per-table limit was exhausted before we got our entrees, and we ordered promptly. This would be a 4 star review and a “guess they were having a bad night” for a normal restaurant clocking in at $75 per person. For a place with aspirations of high-end dining hitting $150 each? I would not eat here again

I like the vibe here, however, I hated the food! I understand the experimental nature of this place, but nothing I ate filled me with happiness or interest. Mainly I was disgusted and disappointed by small serving sizes. The food combinations didn’t match for me, and I can’t say there were any plates that I enjoyed…and I had a few.

I loved everything about the vibe of this place. But the food was not good at all this time. I’m shocked as we’ve been here many times and loved it. Lobster biscotto was great but the lumache was veryyyy off as were some of our other dishes. Extremely disappointed, but hopefully it was just an off night.

Overall, the experience was extremely disappointing. While the ambiance was pleasant and the service above average, the food was nearly inedible. The chef appeared to have used an excessive amount of salt in the small dishes, completely overwhelming the flavors. I strongly suggest that the chef resign and perhaps revisit the fundamentals of balancing salt and acidity in cooking school

all i have to say is what even was this meal and why did i leave spending over $400 to only enjoy a mediocre kale salad Starting off, I will say the service was excellent. Server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Now let’s get into this mess of a dinner… For our first course we started with the lobster biscotto, kale salad, and baccala. The kale and lobster biscotto were good (and honestly the only good things we ate all night, but they were just fine) but the baccala was something. Why was this extremely salty and honestly why was everything at this restaurant so salty (no need to put salt on the table tbh). Also the odor this dish had resembled dog food. We ended up sending back the baccala for a second kale salad. For second/third courses we had the lumache pasta, beef tongue, duck, and short rib. Lumache pasta was again just fine, nothing to write home about. Everything else though was appalling. The beef tongue my friend had was THE most appalling. Being served on the plate looking like a child’s lunchable meat or bologna rolled up was shocking honestly. She also stated that it was flavorless and again ended up sending this back as well and switching it for the brussel sprouts that were never stated as being shaved or in a salad form (and again was not good). The duck was undercooked and so rubbery while the short rib was again so damn salty. Overall I would say this menu could use some revamping and maybe a price adjustment on being $88 per person. The fact that i only enjoyed a kale salad that could feed a barbie is quite sad. Leaving dumbfounded and quite upset by this meal, i do not plan on returning.

This was one of if not the most disappointing restaurant meal of my life. We had a reservation but weren’t seated until 50+ minutes after our reservation time. Staff were largely inattentive during that time. The menu didn’t include many of the items on each dish. This included several allergens for me but also shrimp, veal, etc - I wouldn’t feel comfortable eating here as a vegetarian let alone someone with food allergies. The food was brought out fairly quickly, but the fluke was inedibly salty and several other items were disappointments. They’d called about having a special birthday menu made. We never saw that.