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Italian dining with modern comfort - Josephine, Somerville, MA

Josephine

4.6
4.6
351 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Director: (617) 764-3035
  • 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

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What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine offers a vibrant dining experience with a "super comfortable setting" and "exceptional food & drinks." The menu ranges from spectacular pizzas to "fantastic" pasta dishes, complemented by attentive service. Highlights include the "delicious" spaghetti and clams and the "amazing" rice pudding. Ideal for both lively gatherings and intimate meals.

351 Reviews
  1. Nantucketpam VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation for 7pm and we were not seated until 7:45. Food was great but restaurant was totally overwhelmed!

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  2. Alise

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had wonderful starters, pasta, and an eggplant entree; along with delicious wine and cocktails. However, the deep dish pizza had undercooked dough and way too much cheese!

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  3. Monique

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drink is awesome! You will not be disappointed! It is busy so definitely make reservations. They do have a 10-minute grace period but we ended up missing it so we did wait about 30 minutes for a table to open up (for a party of 4). I’d definitely come here again and highly recommend!

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  4. Andrea

    Monterrey4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried Josephine's for the first time during the Dine-Out Boston event so had to have their 3 course meal special. For first course had the eggplant dish and did not like at all... way to garlicy for me, could not eat. For main course, I had the vodka sauce pasta and it is DELISH 11/10. My friend had the bolognese and it was also very yum. For dessert, tried the tiramisu and although it doesn't taste authentic like others I've had around Boston, it was pretty good.

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  5. Marcia VIP

    Connecticut15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A definite drawback to this location is lack of parking. Alternatives is the use the hotel valet parking at $15. It is connected directly with a hotel, very convenient for visitors at the hotel. The restaurant is quite open, high ceilings and lots of windows with a large bar with seating spanning much of the length of the room. Our table was further from the bar affording easier conversation. The menu has a nice variety of healthy options, and the waitress was most helpful in assisting us with our selections. The Classic Pizza was delicious and the Caeser Salad outstanding...both items plenty for two to share. Hopefully, the next time we come, we'll be as lucky with parking as we were for this visit.

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  6. Alexandra VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Josephine for a girls’ night and it was perfect! Cute space, not too loud, attentive server, delicious food, and great portions. We absolutely loved the rigatoni, spaghetti (with Fresno chiles, olive oil, etc.), fried artichoke hearts, and mozzarella sticks!

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  7. Kelly VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant I cant wait to come back

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  8. ChristopherR

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Josephine, by special request for my daughter's 14th birthday. I must say both the service and the food improved, which is great to see. Both of our pastas were al dente perfect and full of flavor. The Caesar salad was a little on the cold side but the flavor was great so that can be forgiven. The tiramisu was divinely rich and my promise to my daughter to only take one bite fell by the wayside as I snuck in two more.

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  9. Aimee

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at Josephine was great but the service was not so great. The server warned us that cocktails would take longer than usual as the bartender was new. However it took the server 20 minutes just to come and take our order. Once the food started coming out things improved.

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  10. Jazmin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine was excellent! My partner and I made a reservation for Valentines Day and it was the best decision. There was a special holiday menu along with the regular menu so we tried a bit of everything. The best plates were absolutely the homemade bread with whipped ricotta and ricotta chocolate orange cake. Love was in the air with all the other couples also enjoying their meals. The staff was polite and efficient, with fun Valentine’s Day themed accessories. Overall we will definitely return to try more yummy food!

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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 4.6 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-3035
  • Private party facilities
    Variety of spaces available for private dining and events.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Director: (617) 764-3035
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