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Pammy's

Name: Pammy's
Address: 928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 945-1761
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.

We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

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Executive chef: Christopher Willis

From the OpenTable editors: A centrepiece tile hearth, rich leather banquettes, and a 14-foot communal table lined with flowers make Pammy’s feel like a good friend’s cosy living room. With an approachable menu of hearty Italian American dishes that could include lasagna bianca with wild onion chutney, wife-and-husband team Pam and Chris Willis have created an inviting space you’ll want to return to again and again.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

Location
928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Hancock street
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE with Pammy's!
US$150.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Come join us for a special New Year's Eve celebration. We'll be serving a $150 Prix Fixe menu including a specialty amuse-bouche, a splash of champagne, and 3 savory courses, with an optional $65 wine pairing. Desserts will be served a la carte. Expect a roaring fire, warm hospitality, and good times with friends and loved ones. We can't wait to celebrate 2024 and cheers to 2025 with you! SEATING NOTES: If you select "Counter" you will be seated side-by-side at our communal table. If you select "High-top" you will be seated in our lounge.
$84 Prix Fixe Menu
US$84.00 per person
Multiple dates available
All reservations in the dining room are currently served our "Choose your own Adventure" 3-course experience. $84 gets you any combination of three dishes on our menu. We are also offering a $48 Wine Pairing: a glass of wine paired with each dish chosen. If you would prefer to order a la carte, please join us at the bar or lounge (walk-ins only). IMPORTANT NOTES *We reserve the right to withhold seating for incomplete parties* *We will honor reservations until 15 minutes past due (including incomplete parties). Anything later could result in loss of reservation.* *If you choose counter seating, you will be seated at our side-by-side communal table*

What 2,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pammy's is a culinary gem in the Boston/Cambridge area, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "creative, delicious flavors." Diners praise the "excellent service" and vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers inventive Italian-inspired dishes, with the "lumache bolognese" as a standout favorite. Ideal for special occasions, Pammy's never fails to impress.

2,264 Reviews

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Alberto
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The limited time squid ink gnocchi with lobster was amazing. The wait staff truly works as a team, timely picking up dishes and ensuring that your needs are met. They also were super knowledgeable of the menu, so much so I ventured with a gin cocktail (I hate gin) and found that the gin was just like the waiter described (well masked). 10/10
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Ilan
VIP
Greater Boston
84 reviews
4.0
84 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were seated by the window, hoping for a warm and cozy meal on a cold winter evening. Unfortunately, the large windows were very drafty, and we had to keep our coats on the whole time. The cold air was so noticeable that the short curtains were moving. It wasn’t just us—everyone sitting near the windows was bundled up in jackets and scarves, trying to stay warm while eating. The food and service might have been nice, but it was hard to enjoy with the constant chill. Hopefully, the restaurant fixes this because it has the potential to be a great, cozy spot.
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Katherine
Greater Boston
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I went to Pammy's with great expectations. The experience, while enjoyable, fell a bit short of what we had been led to expect from the stellar reviews we had read. The ambience is cozy and welcoming, but extremely noisy. Despite having arrived at 9:30, the place was full, and between the loud music and the close proximity of other tables, it was difficult to converse without yelling, which of course made matters worse. We asked a server to turn the music down a bit which, to his credit, he did, and that helped somewhat. The menu is limited, and you can choose any three dishes for a prix fixe of $84. That seems quite reasonable, but by the time we added wine (expensive), dessert (extra) and tip, we ended up paying twice that. The food was very creative, and of the six dishes the two of us ordered, all were very good and two were excellent, but the chicken yakitori is the only one I'd come back for. I ordered a pasta dish, a fish course and the chicken. Our server explained that the three courses would arrive in the order in which they were listed on the menu, so I expected the pasta to be served first, but the chicken came first and the pasta second. Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist, but I would have preferred it the other way around. In short, it was a fun experience and we enjoyed the food and the ambience, but we felt it was overpriced and not entirely worth the hype.
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Galina
New York City
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely and romantic space with friendly and helpful staff who really cared about our experience. Out of the 6 dishes we tried, we were blown away by 2 of them, and there were 2 that were so oversalted that we couldn't finish the plate. It was somewhat disappointing because I had heard great things about this place. I would definitely give it another try though, but the price point would make me hesitate.
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Zach
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the wait staff was friendly and happy to help!! Definitely recommend going once!
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Kady
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service I had experiences in a restaurant in a VERY long time. It was appreciated. Food is incredible. Thank you!
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Dan
Greater Boston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Definitely not special. The food was interesting but not particularly tasty, and not worth the $$. Note that they have a fireplace, which is nice when the temperature outside is cold. But our clothes all smelled heavily of smoke and required dry cleaning.
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Sarah
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we’ve had in a very long time. The service was impeccable, and food was outstanding. Love the decor and perfect with the fireplace on a cozy winter night. Highly recommend!
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Ann
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Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The white lasagna was amazing and the sea bass, We were cozy by the fire!
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Barry
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellence with regard to every aspect of- superb food, excellent service, warm and convivial atmosphere. Best restaurant in Greater Boston.
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FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.8 stars by 2264 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

Cross Street
Hancock street
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Public transit
Redline Central Square and Harvard Square, 1 bus, 63 bus
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://pammyscambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 945-1761
Private party facilities
We offer full buyouts of the restaurant on a limited basis throughout the year. please email us at info@pammyscambridge.com for more information.

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Pammy's

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Experiences

NYE with Pammy's!

$84 Prix Fixe Menu

Menu

What 2,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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