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Italian dining with modern comfort - Josephine, Somerville, MA

Josephine

4.5
4.5
331 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...

Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar.

Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.

Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:30 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-3035
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Private party facilities
    Variety of spaces available for private dining and events.
  • Area
    Somerville
  • Cross Street
    Laurel Street and Somerville Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • B.Y.O.K. - Little Chefs Under 12 Eat Free

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday night through Thursday night children under 12 get a complimentary cheese pizza or plain spaghetti.
    B.Y.O.K. - Little Chefs Under 12 Eat Free photo

What 331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic ambiance" and "attentive service." It's family-friendly, with free kids' meals on select nights. Though the food garners mixed reviews, highlights include the "spectacular pizza" and "delicious drinks." The sprawling patio provides a beautiful setting, perfect for enjoying the inventive menu.

331 Reviews
  1. Mark

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hosted a birthday brunch for my husband for a party of ten, and it was fantastic. It was very quiet at the restaurant at our 11am booking time and it was like having a private room over in a corner on our own. Server was great and gave us all the time we needed to visit before ordering. Everyone was very happy with the food and drinks. I look forward to returning.

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  2. Adriana

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and the food is delicious! Classic Italian meal options. The pizza was delicious and small which is perfect for 2 people to share. Lovely ambiance and kind servers/staff. It’s definitely a nice spot to celebrate a birthday as it is very beautifully decorated.

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  3. Andrea

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Check this spot out!! Ricotta was amazing!! All the Riceballs are so good, have one each visit!! I keep on coming back, I love it here.

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  4. Lynn

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lively vibe with modern yet comfortable furnishings - all seats are nicely cushioned. They have it all, tables for four, high tops, booths, long bar with tvs. Food is excellent Italian, good portions cooked and displayed to perfection and amazingly prompt. We had a relaxed meal for 3 people and managed to be put in half an hour without feeling rushed. 5 stars

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  5. Ruth

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was good but food came out sporadically. Four meals came out one about every 8 minutes. Just over a half hour between first and last delivery. Great food, figure out the delivery and ratings go way up.

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  6. Rahul

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza and focaccia bread. The tequila cocktail was also made to perfection.

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  7. Hope

    VIP

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, lovely ambience, and food that blew all of us away. The Mushrooms!!! pizza was some of the best pizza we've ever had. Thanks, Josephine!

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  8. William

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very disappointed in the restaurant. I always have respect for a restaurant's time, so I arrive when scheduled. We were a party of three and seated 20 minutes after our reservation, with only a perfunctory apology. Because it was crowded, we figured that there would be pressure on the kitchen, so we ordered our cocktails, appetizers, main course and wine all at once. I asked that the wine be brought to the table before the main course and opened so that it could breathe before we began eating the main course. Despite our efforts, the appetizers were brought to the table before the cocktails. After the appetizers were removed, the main course was then brought to the table before the wine despite my earlier request. For appetizers, we ordered Whipped Ricotta & Black Truffle Honey, House Made Mozzarella Sticks and a Suppli. The Whipped Ricotta and Suppli were delicious. "House Made Mozzarella Sticks were no better than the frozen variety and very disappointing. I ordered pasta carbonara as my main course to test the kitchen. Pasta carbonara is a very simple dish to make, but the kitchen has to pay attention. It is simply pecorino cheese, mixed with egg, boiled pasta, crushed black pepper and the pan residue of fried guanciale which should be cooked to a crispy finish. A small amount of the pasta water is used to create a cream sauce when everything is mixed together in the pan. The pasta I received was dry with the egg/cheese mixture stuck to it and not the cream mixture. It seems to me that the kitchen did not take the time to use the boiled pasta water to create the cream, which provides the real flavor to the dish. The guanciale was not crispy and there was hardly any pepper. For desert we ordered Joe's olive oil cake, which was tasty. Suprisingly, when we ordered amaro for an after dinner drink, the lengthy drink menu did not list them. Instead, the waitress had to ask the bartender, come back, and recite them. I doubt I will return.

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  9. William

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food is top notch—pizzas and pastas were excellent!

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  10. Hannah

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Josephine. Very excellent service and the food and wine were tasty. Great place for a date night or after work drinks.

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FAQs

Josephine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Josephine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-3035.

Josephine is rated 4.5 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine

515 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Laurel Street and Somerville Ave
  • Area
    Somerville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:30 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scelfo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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