Josephine

4.6

323 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 764-3035
Website
https://www.josephinepizza.com/
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.

Location
515 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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.

Popular dishes

Jo's Classic Deep$30.00
butter crust, whole milk mozzarella, Linny Ray's sauce
That A+S$36.00
pork & fennel sausage on our classic
Clybourn Avenue$34.00
nicely spiced 'roni cups on our classic
That's A Spicy Meatball$36.00
meatballs, cherry peppers, baked ricotta
Rosemary´s Baby$36.00
roasted chicken, potato, fontina & caramelized onion
Go Ask Alice$32.00
mushroom, onion, cubanelle peppers on our classic

Wood Fired Thin

Jo's Classic$19.00
whole milk mozzarella, Linny Ray's sauce, basil
I Think We're Alone Now$23.00
ezzo pepperoni cups, basil, & hot honey
Pizza Caprese$21.00
campari tomatoes, house mozzarella, pecorino, basil
Frank's White 2.0$24.00
white clam, pecorino, too much garlic
Cacio-Nara$22.00
reggiano crema, egg yolk drizzle, candied black peppercorns
Zucc Around and Find Out$23.00
Zucchinin blossoms, anchovies, burrata
Mushrooms!!!$23.00
vinegar roasted onions, fontina, fresh oregano
Tito's Favorit$23.00
vodka sauce, umbrian sausage, reggiano

Cold Plates

Burrata & Smashed Avocado$19.00
calabrian chile & walnut "salsa macha", puffed rice
Caesar$16.00
romaine, pecorino, butter fried croutons
- Add Warm Roasted Chicken$19.00
Olive, Egg, And Iceberg Salad$16.00
green beans, reggiano crisps, red wine + oregano vin
Grilled & Chilled Bluefin Tuna Loin$19.00
charred cucumber salsa verde
Jo's Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
extra spicy, with 50/50 Sauce™

Crispy Rice Suppli

$9 Each

Chicken "parm", House Mozzarella
Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Fontina
Mushroom Suppli$0.00
wild mushroom, rosemary, farm egg
Tomato, Basil, Smoked Pecorino

Hot Plates

Joseph's Dry Aged Burger$20.00
focaccia, onion jam, muenster & aioli, with oven fries
Dom's Dry Aged Meatballs$18.00
sauce + cheese
- With Spaghetti$33.00
Second Ave Pork Ribs$19.00
with hot garlic honey
La Frieda Dry Aged 14oz New York Strip$56.00
"dirty martini" butter, arugula, grilled lemon
Wood Baked Swordfish$24.00
potatoes, olives, caper aioli
Michael's Chicken Parmigiana $29.00
sauce, mozzarella, arugula

Spaghetti

$22 each

Garlic Chips, Fresno Chiles, & Good Olive Oil
Linny Ray's Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Basil
Carbonara.....guanciale, fried black pepper, egg yolk, pecorino
Chopped Clams, Parsley, Garlic

Sides & Snacks

Roasted Olives$8.00
orange peel, chiles
Warm Focaccia$12.00
Fresh figs, Blue cheese, toasted walnuts, honey
Warm Focaccia #2$24.00
"consorcio" cantabrigian anchovy tin, house made butter
Seasonal Bruschetta$12.00
Hashbrowns$16.00
Italian here XO sauce, aioli
House-made Mozzarella Sticks$17.00
Garlic, Parsley, Pecorino, Tomato Sauce

Dessert

Zeppole!$12.00
nutella + powdered sugar ·
Olive Oil Cake$14.00
blood orange, pistachio
Torched Rice Pudding$14.00
vanilla, almond
Chocolate Torte Caprese$14.00
Amaro, Whip Cream, Cacao Nibs

What 323 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Josephine offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "beautiful ambiance." The menu includes standout dishes like the "amazing Caesar salad" and "spectacular Frank's White 2.0 pizza." While service can be inconsistent, the attentive staff and inviting atmosphere make it a "great spot" for gatherings.

323 Reviews

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William
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Hannah
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Paula
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed in the way our food was served (not the servers)the timing of our food. We ordered a salad to share. We were not even two minutes into eating it and our entree was brought. We sent it back. The pizza we kept. When we were ready for the pasta dish we asked to bring it back. Original dishes were served. Very disappointing.
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Samantha
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Bland scrambled eggs and bland and overwhelming breakfast sandwich. Good pizza.
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Paul
Greater Boston
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a birthday celebration for ten of us last evening and Josephine's was the absolutely perfect place for it. Everyone got to choose favorites, we shared everything, the portions are enormous so everyone could get plenty of what they wanted. The food is great, the service was very warm, attentive, friendly, and the waitstaff were all charming. The noise level was amazingly low, we had no trouble hearing ourselves at all. Josephine's is on our "rotation", we will return there often.
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Nicole
Greater Boston
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took my elderly mother-in-law to Josephine's for lunch today, and we couldn't have been happier with the service. The staff members were patient and caring, even adding some humor to our dining experience. The pizzas and sandwiches were fantastic, and the mozzarella sticks were the best we've ever had. The spritzs were delicious too. We'll definitely be back and will recommend to others.
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Eli
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific! Will be back! The pizza was great and we loved the ricotta.
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John
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and plenty of it for reasonable prices!
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Yasmine
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Medium rare burger came out well done and drinks came out after food which came one meal at a time, so made the whole 5 person dining experience very awkward
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Erin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outdoor seating with heating lamps was nice. Food was amazing
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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 323 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

515 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Additional information

Cross street
Laurel Street and Somerville Ave
Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.josephinepizza.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-3035
Private party facilities
Variety of spaces available for private dining and events.

Josephine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

Spaghetti

Pizza Caprese

Chicory Salad

Pizzas

Our Deep Dish

Jo's Classic Deep$30.00

That A+S$36.00

Clybourn Avenue$34.00

That's A Spicy Meatball$36.00

Rosemary´s Baby$36.00

Go Ask Alice$32.00

Wood Fired Thin

Jo's Classic$19.00

I Think We're Alone Now$23.00

Pizza Caprese$21.00

Frank's White 2.0$24.00

Cacio-Nara$22.00

Zucc Around and Find Out$23.00

Mushrooms!!!$23.00

Tito's Favorit$23.00

Cold Plates

Burrata & Smashed Avocado$19.00

Caesar$16.00

Olive, Egg, And Iceberg Salad$16.00

Grilled & Chilled Bluefin Tuna Loin$19.00

Jo's Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

Crispy Rice Suppli

Chicken "parm", House Mozzarella

Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Fontina

Mushroom Suppli$0.00

Tomato, Basil, Smoked Pecorino

Hot Plates

Joseph's Dry Aged Burger$20.00

Dom's Dry Aged Meatballs$18.00

Second Ave Pork Ribs$19.00

La Frieda Dry Aged 14oz New York Strip$56.00

Wood Baked Swordfish$24.00

Michael's Chicken Parmigiana $29.00

Spaghetti

Garlic Chips, Fresno Chiles, & Good Olive Oil

Linny Ray's Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Basil

Carbonara.....guanciale, fried black pepper, egg yolk, pecorino

Chopped Clams, Parsley, Garlic

Sides & Snacks

Roasted Olives$8.00

Warm Focaccia$12.00

Warm Focaccia #2$24.00

Seasonal Bruschetta$12.00

Hashbrowns$16.00

House-made Mozzarella Sticks$17.00

Dessert

Zeppole!$12.00

Olive Oil Cake$14.00

Torched Rice Pudding$14.00

Chocolate Torte Caprese$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Josephine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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