Geppetto

4.7

238 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Geppetto is located within The Lexington, at Cambridge Crossing.

Drawing from his love of Northern Italian food, Chef Gilson will bring the flavors and feasts from Italy to our modern, dinner only restaurant. Ingredients of the dishes will highlight the farms, fishers, and foragers of New England. Guests can dine on composed platters of cheese, cured meats, and small bites to start their meal. Housemade pastas, local seafood, and fresh butchered meats will be the highlight of an evening at Geppetto - all concluded by desserts from one of the city’s leading pastry chefs, Brian Mercury.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 945-1349
Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/geppetto
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Will Gilson

Location
100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Easter Sunday Dinner
$25.00 - $70.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 20, 2025 only
A four course dinner on Easter Sunday. A children's menu available for children under 12. Note, this is the only menu available for the evening of April 20th.

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$13.00
little gems, crispy parmesan, focaccia croutons
Warm Grilled Squid Salad$13.00
white beans, fennel, marjoram, toasted garlic vinaigrette
Clams Casino$13.00
bacon, breadcrumbs, brown butter
Pork + Beef Meatballs$13.00
smoked tomato sauce, ricotta salata, basil
Fried Mozzarella “Cacio e Pepe”$13.00
charred marinara, kataifi, pecorino
Tortellini en Brodo$13.00
parmesan broth, escarole, beans
Wild Mushroom Arancini$13.00
taleggio fonduta, truffle, thyme

Pasta

Bay Scallop Scampi$25.00
fettuccine, garlic butter, lemon
Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00
parmesan, fried rosemary, pork bolognese
Gnocchi Alla Vodka$25.00
pecorino, olive oil, basil
Spicy Lobster Rigatoni$25.00
saffron, chili breadcrumb, soffrito

Entrees

Chicken Parm$30.00
burrata, roasted tomatoes, chicken breast
Shrimp Piccata$30.00
capers, tomato, shallots, parsley, fennel pollen
Swordfish Saltimbocca$30.00
prosciutto, sage, burro blanco
Roasted Porchetta$30.00
broccoli rabe, salsa verde, caponata

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geppetto is a standout restaurant with "wonderful food and service." Known for its "amazing ambience," it's perfect for celebrations. Diners rave about the "pull-apart garlic bread," "fried mozzarella," and "delectable desserts." While some note service inconsistencies, many praise the "friendly and attentive staff." A true Cambridge gem.

238 Reviews

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Judie VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Geppetto’s, did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal, and Brian, our server, was as well! The most enjoyable experience. Will be returning.
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Rebecca VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoied our dinner during restaurant week. the value was certainly worth it
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Katherine VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
very small menu. limited cocktail options. only one rose and orange wine by the glass. cute small touches. good glassware. service was good in that they spaced out our courses and provided fresh silverware for each one. the olives were yummy with fresh citrus zest, but the ricotta toast was nice.the bolognese was good but not a true bolognese. was a mix between a vodka sauce and a bolognese. was a very creamy bolognese in my opinion.the lobster rigatoni that caroline got was good. kinda wish i got that. very creamy. good spicy vodka sauce.
GeppettoResponded on March 2, 2025
Katherine, thank you for your feedback!
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Sophia
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Our waiter did a great job helping us choose what to get with so many great options. Vibes were high deff coming again
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Gina VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
highly recommend! food was great service was even better. 70$ prefix menu was well worth it
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Susan VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! The service was great. Our waitress went above and beyond to accommodate my husband’s dietary needs. The food was really good. My husband and I both had the Branzino and it was the best I have ever had. The menu is somewhat limited but it seems that what they make they make very well. Will definitely be back.
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Sendi VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and food. Very nice ambiance and cool place
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Nicole VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Geppetto! Every time we’ve been the service is great and the food and drink, excellent. Great choice for a fun, celebratory night!
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Mert VIP
Greater Boston52 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent! Drinks were on point. Appetizers and starters were excellent. Main courses were short of test and extremely salty! We would love to come back and try pasta dishes!
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Rosemary VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our servers were great. The food was delicious. The atmosphere is very chic. Nice restaurant to go to without having to pay $45 to park in Boston.
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Geppetto is rated 4.7 stars by 238 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Additional information

Cross street
2-hour parking is available in front of 222 Jacobs Street every day.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
we encourage public transportation via the MBTA (we’re next to Lechmere for the Green Line and a short walk from Community College on the Orange Line) or ride-shares. Further away but 5-min walk is the Cambridge Municipal First Street Garage, enter off Spring Street and First Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Will Gilson
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/geppetto
Phone number
(617) 945-1349

Geppetto

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Additional information

Easter Sunday Dinner

Fried Mozzarella Cacio e Pepe

Gnocchi Alla Vodka

Spaghetti Bolognese

Small Plates

Olive + Anchovy Skewers$8.00

Garlic Bread$8.00

Whipped Ricotta Crostini$8.00

Marinated Olives$8.00

Appetizers

Caesar Salad$13.00

Warm Grilled Squid Salad$13.00

Clams Casino$13.00

Pork + Beef Meatballs$13.00

Fried Mozzarella “Cacio e Pepe”$13.00

Tortellini en Brodo$13.00

Wild Mushroom Arancini$13.00

Pasta

Bay Scallop Scampi$25.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00

Gnocchi Alla Vodka$25.00

Spicy Lobster Rigatoni$25.00

Entrees

Chicken Parm$30.00

Shrimp Piccata$30.00

Swordfish Saltimbocca$30.00

Roasted Porchetta$30.00

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