Gufo

Had a wonderful brunch experience here on a Saturday! I was the first in my party to arrive and they seated me without having to wait which was nice.The dining room decor is super cute (think: comfy, cushioned chairs, cute leafy accents, and lots of natural lighting), and the brunch options are unique and delicious.I got the oyster mushrooms and egg dish, which was flavorful and filling. The portion size was perfect and the price was reasonable ($18). I also got a matcha tea ($5), which my server helped me request instead of the matcha latte.One point to note was that there were several different servers and bussers attending to our table the whole time, which was confusing since they would sometimes ask to take our order or clear our table after someone else already did. Overall, they were very attentive though, which was nice.I would definitely come back again to try some more of their menu options!

We came at 3 ish on a Sunday without reservation and were able to immediately sit at the bar. The dinner service hadn't started yet but we were able to order pizza and drinks. We ordered the dandelion greens pizza which was okay. The bartender was friendly and checked in on us. Inside has an earthy, fresh vibe with a terracotta theme at the bar, plenty of plants, and spacious interior. I'd definitely come back to try the pasta and other foods. There is even more seating not pictured near the entrance. From start to finish, everyone was kind - not just hospitable.

(Please see my most recent update on the bottom of this review) The food was amazing here and it was a unique menu. I really liked the green tea mocktail that I got as well. The ambiance was also very nice and warm and welcoming. However, our waiter Patrick O. (a Caucasian bald man) barely spoke to us except to take our order my four friends and I dined here. He threw the dessert menu on our table and never asked us how our food was or checked on us/refilled our water throughout our dinner. To top it off, he took 20 minutes to pick up the check after he gave us the check so one of my friends went to give him the check and he came back to our table saying in a passive aggressive way "next time put the check this way so I know you are done" and started laughing/rolling his eyes while saying so. This event is here what made us feel like we needed to talk to a manager. We asked to speak to the manager and the manager said we're glad you like the food thank you for the feedback but did not apologize on behalf of Patrick and seem sorry for the experience that we had. Just seemed like he was saying "thanks for the feedback." I am not sure if we were treated this way and not taken seriously because the four women at our table are all the young women of color, but it seems that way since our waiter was nicer to the surrounding tables around us as we were observing how he treated other tables.Update: an hour after I posted this review, the owner reached out to me expressing his apologies and refunded our table for our full order. He explained that the one waiter does not express the restaurant's values and that he is sorry for the experience we had and is following up internally. I really appreciate this message and step from the owner so would like to update my review. I am excited to go back to Gufo and try this restaurant again because again, the food and ambiance were amazing. It feels nice to be heard and validated by the Gufo Management Team!

Back again this weekend, this time for a birthday celebration. Gufo set up their outside patio for about 40 or 50 people. We started with drinks (wine, beer, etc.) and passed hors d'ouevres, including the most delicious meatballs imaginable. Shout-out to the bartender and staff for hooking me up with my favorite Brazilian drink, a caipirinha. After socializing for a bit we sat down to a menu of heirloom tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, chicken milanese, basil campanelle (crab, lemon, chili and pine nut), and squid ink creste di gallo (baby clams, spicy 'nduja butter, and lemon). Everything was delicious, although a little of the squid ink delicacy went a long way for this pallet. A dessert platter topped off the meal, with sea salt chocolate chip cookies, a cream-stuffed pastry and a cupcake-like icing pastry. Everything was beautifully arranged and the staff took such good care of us, inquiring about allergies before serving our delicious meal. Gufo once again rises to the occasion.

This is my new favorite and go-to restaurant in the Boston area. First you're greeted by the friendliest staff upon arrival, along with the most delicious scent from the pizza oven and then you get seated in a beautiful aesthetic room. Our waitress Torey W went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. We ordered the taleggio with fermented blueberrry honey as a snack, along with the meatballs. Appetizers come served with focaccia, which is the most similar to the traditional Ligurian focaccia I have had. The taleggio was creamy and deeply flavored which was so well balanced by the blueberry honey. This was my second time so I ordered the mafaldine pesto that I loved the first time. When the pasta came, I noticed it was rather cold, probably because they were trying to time it coming out with the pizza which comes from another kitchen. I felt so bad about it but I mentioned it to Torey W who gracefully offered to make me another one. Though I felt bad because I know it's a busy night I appreciated the effort the restaurant put into ensuring I had the best experience - and I did! The mafaldine were al dente which provided the perfect bite with the Smokey peppery red pesto sauce. The pizzas demonstrated clear craftsmanship and knowledge of taste. Torey W ended up bringing us a sample of all 3 desserts on the menu as an apology for my cold pasta and wow - I still can't decide which one was my favorite, though the soft serve was perfection.

This place is super cute and the service here was great! I got a drink which was ok, I just thought it'd be fruitier. The cacio Pepe arancini were divine and I would definitely get them again. We also ordered the mafaldine pasta and cappellacci which were both so good. The capellacci was kind of sweet to me but I still enjoyed it. The margherita pizza was also great, no complaints. Overall it was an amazing dinner and I will definitely be returning!

Found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! Snap pea Caesar - never had a Caesar salad with snap peas so it was unique. I loved the added crunch from the snap peas. Some pieces of the snap peas were a little dry though.Roasted mushroom, gremolata, Meyer lemon, fontina - this pizza is on my list of top favorite pizzas. I loved the mushroom, fontina, and Meyer lemon combination of flavors. The crust was super crispy. The pizza flopped a little when it was hot but once it cooled down, it held its shape.

Great service. Great food and amazing drinks! A cute vibe and a nice atmosphere. The price point was very reasonable for the level of food quality!

Moved into Boston from Manhattan and Miami so I guess I should be a good judge of food, service and ambiance. Upon entering we were greeted by big smiles, and Dan the mgr. came over to us an greeted us on this rainy New England night. All wait staff in clean uniforms . Very quick service, but no rush after food arrived. Hot bar , with all seats always full. Many having dinner at the bar, great for single guests. So Wahoooo to Gufo !

My friends and I decided to give Gufo a try for brunch, and HONESTLY, I'm so impressed! I'm not really a huge pizza or brunch person, but this place might have changed my mind. The ambiance is simply stunning, and the staff is incredibly sweet.My friend and I split the Fennel Sausage Pizza. I think hot sauce or hot honey would've really elevated the flavors, but it was still pretty good! If you're a thin-crust girly like myself, you'll appreciate Gufo's crispy pizza crust - they always pass that pizza flop test!Whenever I go to a brunch spot, I always make sure I try their eggs benedict (it's a rite of passage). The eggs benedict was cooked to perfection with a delightful runny yolk. I also appreciated the side of potatoes that accompanied the dish. It was crispy and well-seasoned. This is a MUST-TRY dish if you visit for brunch!For dessert, I had a dirty chai latte. Gufo doubles as a cafe, and they've perfected it. This was one of the best dirty chai's I've had in awhile. There was a perfect balance of cream, chai, and espresso. If you haven't tried their cafe yet, I highly recommend it. It's easily become one of my favorite cafes in the Cambridge/Somerville area.