Gran Gusto

4.7

1263 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

After 8:30 pm the restaurant prefers to take reservations by contacting the restaurant.

At Gran Gusto, we pride ourselves on the best quality for a great price.

We are a completely in-house production, starting with fresh, basic ingredients in order to create homemade bread to desert.

Over 80% of our products come from Italy one time a week such as, olive oil, flour, truffles, specialty cheeses, bufala mozzarella for the Neapolitan-style pizza, ice cream and etc.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 441-0400
Website
http://www.grangustocambridge.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Giuseppe Castellano

Location
90 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
After 6 PM free parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Polipo$14.00
Grilled octopus, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, black olives, cucumber, ricotta salata
Calamari$13.00
Grilled calamari, sautéed mushroom, lemon dressing
Melanzane$12.00
Slow-cooked eggplant parmigiana
Ceci$12.00
Chickpea fritters, prosciutto, stracciatella cheese, figs, balsamic glaze
Bresaola$12.00
Bresaola, arugula, Parmigiano & lemon
Salumi & Formaggi
Mixed cold-cuts and cheese served with fruit mustard
- Small$12.00
- Large$25.00

Insalata

Add grilled chicken $6, Add grilled shrimp $3 / shrimp

Caesar$10.00
Caesar salad, shaved Parmigiano
Campo$12.00
Mixed greens, peaches, goat cheese, toasted almonds, balsamic dressing
Arugula$10.00
Arugula, apple, Parmigiano, lemon dressing
Caprese$14.00
Bufala mozzarella, tomato

Le Rosse

Red sauce, No cheese

Marinara$11.00
Garlic & oregano
Vegano$13.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, onions, peppers

Le Rosse

Red sauce, Bufala mozzarella

Margherita$13.00
With fresh basil
Arugula$16.00
Prosciutto, arugula, Parmigiano
Diavola$14.00
Hot salami, E.V.O.O
Quattro Stagione$16.00
Mushroom, ham, olives, artichokes
Funghi$14.00
Variety of fresh mushrooms
Capricciosa$15.00
Hot salami, mushrooms, sheep ricotta

Le Bianche

No sauce, Bufala mozzarella

Caprese$15.00
Cherry tomatoes, arugula, Parmigiano
Salsiccia e Friarelli$16.00
Pork sausage, broccoli rabe
O' Re$18.00
Pate of black truffle, Prosciutto di Parma, truffle oil

Primi

Orecchiette$20.00
Pork sausage, Nduja sausage, brussels sprouts, stracciatella
Scialatielli$20.00
Shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, clams, cherry tomato sauce
Lasagna$20.00
Traditional Emiliana-style meat lasagna
Chitarra$17.00
Thick spaghetti alla 'Sciuè sciuè' Gran Gusto style
Risotto$22.00
Lemon risotto, shrimp, scallops
Paccheri$20.00
Braised short rib ragù
Puttanesca$18.00
Spaghetti, plum tomatoes, garlic, capers, black olives, Calabrian oregano

Secondi

Bistecca$25.00
Hanger steak, aromatic olive oil
Pollo$24.00
Chicken paillard, arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, lemon dressing
Zuppa de Pesce$26.00
Braised fish stew in Fra Diavolo sauce
Salmerino$28.00
Pan-seared Arctic Char, avocado salad

What 1,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gran Gusto in Cambridge offers an "authentic Italian experience" with "amazing food" that evokes a "taste of Italy." Diners praise the "excellent" pizzas, pastas, and desserts, with standout service from a "wonderful host." While some service issues were noted, the "friendly" atmosphere and "reasonable prices" make it a "must visit."

1,263 Reviews

D
Damir
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best pizzas and tiramisus in Boston! Try calamari as well!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming here! The best Italian food in the state
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Andrew
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always fantastic, Antonio is a wonderful host.
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RAif
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We consistently have a great meal at GG The calamari the peppersteak special the pasta and the pistachio/chocolate desert were excellent
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Manuel
Greater Boston
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a table for 3 today. We waited for more than 15 minutes by the entrance, while the maitre, clearly overwhelmed, looked at us multiple times, and didn't say a word. 4/5 people from the staff looked at us and hide, and none of them were able to welcome us, and tell us to please wait or wait by the bar, they just ignored us. There was some clear chaos going on, with multiple tables complaining that no one was taking their orders, after more than 15 minutes waiting to be seated or welcomed with our 3 year old, and seeing the chaotic and the rude atmosphere, we left very disappointed, we had been waitign to come here for months
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Corey
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place!!! Save your money on the flight to Rome and come here for this authentic Italian experience right in Cambridge!!! You can tell the food is fresh, it’s so delicious! The staff is amazing, I assume it’s the owner that comes around to check on the guests and even takes orders - brought us right back to Italy. Great spot for a date night, girls night or family dinner. The carbonara is SO GOOD!!! We even finished the meal with Limoncello, which was fabulous. MUST VISIT!
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Lorenzo
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La pizza era buonissima. Gli spaghetti al nero di seppia pure. Tutto fantastico e staff molto amichevole e professionale allo stesso tempo. A presto!
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monique
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A Cambridge favorite, the salads are fresh, the pasta dishes delicious, and they often have wonderful specials. It's good to make a reservation because they are very popular!
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Julia
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gran Gusto - the perfect description for the food. This is an amazing place; a hidden gem with amazing food that tastes like one is in Italy. I mostly heard Italian spoken amongst its patrons; a sure sign that the taste is authentic. The prices are also very reasonable given the quality of food. I wish more people can try this place but it is not easily accessible sans car, that I’m aware. The restaurant would be packed all the time otherwise!
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Elizabeth
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was outstanding. We were transported to Italy! The food, service, and ambiance were top notch. Not pretentious, just lovely.
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FAQs

Gran Gusto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 441-0400.

Gran Gusto is rated 4.7 stars by 1263 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

90 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
After 6 PM free parking.
Executive chef
Giuseppe Castellano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.grangustocambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 441-0400

Gran Gusto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Aperitivo

Polipo$14.00

Calamari$13.00

Melanzane$12.00

Ceci$12.00

Bresaola$12.00

Salumi & Formaggi

Insalata

Caesar$10.00

Campo$12.00

Arugula$10.00

Caprese$14.00

Le Rosse

Marinara$11.00

Vegano$13.00

Le Rosse

Margherita$13.00

Arugula$16.00

Diavola$14.00

Quattro Stagione$16.00

Funghi$14.00

Capricciosa$15.00

Le Bianche

Caprese$15.00

Salsiccia e Friarelli$16.00

O' Re$18.00

Primi

Orecchiette$20.00

Scialatielli$20.00

Lasagna$20.00

Chitarra$17.00

Risotto$22.00

Paccheri$20.00

Puttanesca$18.00

Secondi

Bistecca$25.00

Pollo$24.00

Zuppa de Pesce$26.00

Salmerino$28.00

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Is Gran Gusto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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