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Pammy's, Cambridge, MA
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Pammy's

$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

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

  • Location
    928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1761
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

  • $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*

Menu

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What 2,304 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pammy's offers an outstanding dining experience with "deliciously unique culinary artistry" and "exceptional service." The menu features inventive dishes with "perfect pasta courses," while the "friendly, knowledgeable waitstaff" ensure a delightful visit. Though bustling and at times noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and "cozy, charming" setting make Pammy's a must-visit in Boston.

2,304 Reviews

  1. Julia

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, excellent service, and beautiful interior! So glad we finally got a reservation and made it to Pammy's! Will definitely be back in the future.

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  2. Elai

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all around from the service to food. Three courses make for the perfect amount of food and I loved the wine pairing. We live some distance away but Sammy's is worth the drive.

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    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome atmosphere but I gotta be honest. We did not enjoy the food.

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  4. Louise VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful to dine at Pammy's and that is why we keep coming back!

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    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a cracking dinner - the bolognese the highlight but everything was great - seriously recommend

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    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Blake, our server for dinner, was amazing. We decided to have an after dinner drink at the bar before moving on to our evening plans…that proved to be a mistake. The bartenders were exceptionally rude; it was an unfortunate end to our otherwise outstanding meal.

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  7. Dr. David VIP

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally we LOVE Pammy’s and have been diners here since they opened! However, this time it was a disappointment. Sigh. Server was nice and he answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations. The food was mostly good… However, we were both ordered the recommended lamb dish and it was covered in a white sauce so that the actual meat was not visible; upon cutting it, it was about 80% fat. I was completely shocked. My spouse had the same lamb dish with very little fat! I do wish the server came by to ask how this course was. But instead, I left a plateful of uneaten lamb fat. Was it a simple kitchen mistake? I assume so..but probably needs to be emotions to the kitchen. It was my birthday and it was funny because the (very close) table next to us was receiving complimentary “on the house” full desserts and such…much to their own surprise and glee. They actually said “happy birthday” to me and offered to share! Weird that our server was bought it was okay to do in such close proximity and yet, offer us nothing. For the record, they ordered one glass of wine each while we ordered 3 cocktails as well as wine; and we are repeat loyal Pammy diners! Last comment, adding a 6% kitchen fee (even on alcohol) should be more clearly disclosed. I understand it’s hard to keep kitchen help and they deserve a living wage, but please consider paying your kitchen help more and raising your prices so it’s more transparent to your customer. We generally leave 20% or more for tip, but felt this was a bit shady. Sorry. We hope these comments help as we always loved Pammy’s!!

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  8. Shelby

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. Everything was exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!

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  9. Amir

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good as always ! great service and food, becoming a regular

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  10. Osvaldo

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great ambiance, great food. Very creative menu and smaller portions incentivizes you to go over many dishes, so be prepared to order 3-4 per person. It is an experience!

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FAQs

Pammy's is rated 4.7 stars by 2304 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pammy's

928 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (617) 945-1761
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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