Gran Gusto

it was my first time going to this restaurant and it was probably the best resturant ive ever been to in my entire life. 10/10 would 100% recommend. employees are so kind and the food is the best ive ever tasted. the place is also so homey. i love this restaurant and would definitely go again.

Having heard rave reviews about Gran Gusto's authentic Italian cuisine, I recently visited this spot in Cambridge, and it certainly lived up to its reputation.To kick off the evening, I tried the Limoncello Spritz - a refreshing and citrusy drink that set the perfect tone. Beware, this drink packs a good punch. Before leaving the restaurant, I picked up food for takeout. We indulged in the eggplant parmigiana, a flavorful classic. The short rib pasta, with its hearty texture and delicious tomato sauce, was a comforting choice. My favorite was the seafood scialatelli, boasting fresh and delectable seafood that elevated the dish. The homemade pasta added an authentic touch to the overall dining experience.While I didn't get a chance to try the famed pizza this time, I've heard great things and can't wait to return for another visit.Gran Gusto truly lives up to its name, I had the "Great Taste/Pleasure" with each dish. I look forward to savoring more of their offerings, especially the renowned pizzas, on my next visit.Buon Appetito!

Best authentic Italian restaurant in the area alert!! The eggplant parmigiana appetizer was perfect and well balanced. I tried bit of the sausage orecchiette and it had the most spicy and delicious sauce. Every little noodle was coated with it. I had the short rib pasta and it was as hearty and rich as I could have wanted. I'd skip the ricotta pie next time it was just okay. These homemade pastas are a steal at such reasonable prices. 1000% recommended

Delicious neighborhood Italian spot in Cambridge with a confusing as heck parking situation but I made it! The antipasto plate was super super fresh and lovely. My pasta dish actually ended up being tossed around in a cheese wheel next to our table before being served to me and I was beyond happy with this surprise because the more cheese the better, always! I am excited to come back to Gran Gusto!

Food was really delicious. The room is rather loud once it fills up. The only reason I did not give five stars is that head Waiter was grouchy, abrupt, and seemed displeased that we hadn't memorized all the specials and every ingredient that he had named.

I had scialatielli and tiramisu.I had never eaten this kind of pasta. Thick, short, and sticky. Actually it reminded me of home made Japanese udon. A variety of seafood in the dish and all tasty. Tiramisu is big and delicious. Only it was ok was bread and olive oil.

The chitarra was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in my life, the thick noodles and the sauce go perfectly together. The scialatelli was good, nice taste of fresh fish, but not as good as the chitarra in my opinion. The Romana salad was nothing better than average, but it was nice that the restaurant divided it in two for my girlfriend and I without asking. Prices are quite reasonable, and the service was good, better than what I expected from the reviews. They don't rush you out the door to get your check, like so many other restaurants. On the negative side, The tables are very close together and it makes it tough for waiters to get through easily. Overall, I was impressed by the restaurant's ambiance and how amazing the Chitarra was and would definitely come back.

Super charming spot with a patio! The orriechette was chefs kiss and the pizzas are thin, crispy and flavorful. Everything in the menu looks fabulous so you'll have to negotiate on how many dishes are appropriate for one sitting. Looking forward to my next meal there!!

Pros (Kinda):1. Decent food: Pizza was decent (5/10), but it didn't really "look" like it was made from a wood fired brick oven. It looked more like if dominoes attempted making napolese styled pizza. The flavor was just nothing special. I've eaten margherita pizza made by actual italians in Europe and in Canada. This tasted like a diet version of that. Based on yelp pics, it seems like the food is very inconsistent. Multiple pics of the same meals look absolutely different.Cons:1. Horrendous customer service: The pretentiousness of the staff here is pure comedy. You would think you were coming to a restaurant listed in the michelin guide. I honestly think they assess how you look and then decide on which style of service to give you. My server (bald guy) was cracking jokes, smiling and suggesting items on the menu to another customer then comes over to me to give the stink face. This server didn't even ask how I was doing nor said anything after I placed my order. He literally just took the menu and left. Never came back to check on me while eating and also had to be flagged down again to retrieve the bill. Definitely earned my $0.00 tip. Definitely never coming here again for the shitty attitude and basic food.

Great neighborhood restaurant, thoughtful Italian cuisine, subtle flavors. Enjoyed the squid pasta with lobster. Distinctive desserts as well.