Toscano Harvard Square Menu – Cambridge, MA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Cambridge, MA

Tuscan specialties including pasta, pizza & risotto in a rustic, refined setting. Based on 766 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Toscano Harvard Square 02138

Address:
52 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: (617) 354-5250

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
12–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–9:30 PM
Wednesday 12–9:30 PM
Thursday 12–9:30 PM
Friday 12–9:30 PM
Saturday 12–9:30 PM
Sunday 12–9:30 PM

Menu

ANTIPASTI
BRUSCHETTA
Tuscan Bread · Tomato · Basil · Fresh Mozzarella
$13.00
SALUMI MISTI
Sliced Cured/Roasted Meats · Pecorino Toscano · Grana Padano · Olives
$16.00
SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Foley Smoked Salmon · Crostini · Lemon · Caperberries
$15.00
CAPRESE
Local Burrata · Beefsteak Tomatoes · Basil
$16.00
PROSCIUTTO E CROSTINI DI FEGATINI
Prosciutto of Parma · Chicken Liver Paté Crostini
$16.00
GAMBERONI ALLA BRACE
Seasoned Wood-Grilled Shrimp · Seasoned Shrimp Sauce
$17.00
COZZE IN BRODETTO
Steamed PEI Mussels · Lemon Herb Broth
$15.00
SALSICCE UCCELLETTO
Simmered Housemade Pork Sausage · Tuscan White Beans · Tomato
$15.00
CALAMARI IN GRATELLA
Grilled Point Judith Squid · Lemon · Mustard Sauce
$15.00
VERDURE ALLA GRIGLIA
Charcoal-Grilled Vegetables · Olive Oil · Lemon
$13.00
MELANZANE PARMIGIANA
Roasted Eggplant · Tomato · Fresh Mozzarella
$15.00
POLPETTINI FIORENTINA
Veal-Beef-Pork Meatballs · Florentine Style
$15.00
ZUPPE
MINESTRONE DI VERDURA
Tuscan Style Vegetable Soup
$13.00
PASTA E FAGIOLI
Purée of White Bean Soup · Tubettini
$13.00
ACQUA COTTO
Porcini Mushrooms · Swiss Chard · Tomato · Poached Egg · Pecorino
$13.00
INSALATE
MISTA TOSCANO
Mixed Greens · Tomato · Red Onion · Cucumber · Olives · Red Wine Vinegar · Olive Oil
$13.00
TRICOLORE
Baby Arugula · Radicchio · Endive · Olive Oil · Aged Balsamic
$13.00
BARBINE ROSSE
Red Beets · Gorgonzola Dolci · Lemon · Olive Oil
$13.00
RUCOLA E POMODORO
Baby Arugula · Tomato · Shaved Parmigiano · Balsamic Dressing
$13.00
CESARE
Romaine Hearts · Focaccia Croutons · Classic Dressing
$13.00
CATERINA
Baby Field Greens · Anchovies · Mixed Olives · Capers · Shaved Parmigiano · Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
$13.00
PIZZA
QUATTRO FORMAGGI BIANCO
Four Cheeses · Arugula · Sliced Tomato
$17.00
MARGHERITA
Fresh Mozzarella · Tomato · Basil
$17.00
SALSICCIA
Homemade Sausage · Tomato · Fresh Mozzarella
$18.00
SOPRESSATA
Hot Sopressata · Tomato · Fresh Mozzarella
$18.00
FUNGHI DI BOSCO
Wild Mushrooms · Fresh Mozzarella · Thyme · Tomato · Olive Oil
$18.00
SPECK
Smoked Prosciutto · Tomato · Fresh Mozzarella · Arugula
$18.00
VERDURE
Portobello · Zucchini · Red Pepper · Onion · Tomato · Fresh Mozzarella
$18.00
FORMAGGI
PECORINO TOSCANO
Sheep’s Milk · Toscana
TALEGGIO
Cow’s Milk · Lombardia
PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
Cow’s Milk · Emilia Romagna
ROBIOLA
Cow & Goat’s Milk · Piemonte
PASTA
RIGATONI NORCINA
Homemade Ground Sausage · Black Truffle Cream Purée
$26.00
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
Classic Fresh Tomato Sauce · Basil
$24.00
LINGUINE PESTO
Traditional Pesto Sauce
$25.00
TAGLIATELLE BOSCAIOLA
Mixed Mushrooms · Tomato · Herbs
$26.00
RIGATONI TOSCANO
Double-Smoked Bacon · Tomato Cream · Herbs
$26.00
GNOCCHI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Handmade Potato Gnocchi · Four Cheeses
$26.00
RAVIOLI GAMBERI
Handmade Spinach Ricotta Ravioli · Shrimp · Tomato
$26.00
PENNE STRASCICATE
Tuscan Meat Sauce
$26.00
SPAGHETTI ALLO SCOGLIO
Mixed Seafood · White Wine · Herbs
$26.00
PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE “BIANCO”
Ground Veal, Pork & Beef · Ricotta · Cream · Tomato
$26.00
ORECCHIETTE VITELLO
Ground Veal · Mushrooms · Tomato
$26.00
LINGUINE VONGOLE
Count Neck Clams · Tomato · White Wine · Hot Pepper
$26.00
BRIANZOLA
Homemade Ground Sausage · Saffron · Tomato
$26.00
FUNGHI
Wild Mushrooms · Parmigiano Reggiano · Tomato
$26.00
FRUTTI DI MARE
Mixed Seafood · Fish Broth · Tomato
$26.00
ORTOLANO
Zucchini · Eggplant · Asparagus · Onion · Red Pepper · Tomato
$26.00
PESCI
CAPESANTE
Georges Bank Sea Scallops · Leeks · White Wine · Sautéed Spinach
$37.00
MERLUZZO IN ACQUAPAZZA
Georges Bank Cod Filet · Cherry Tomatoes · “Crazy Water” · Piselli
$32.00
GAMBERONI AL MOSCATO
Sautéed Shrimp · Leeks · Moscato Wine · Patate al Forno
$31.00
SALMONE ASPARAGI
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon · Asparagus · Mustard Sauce
$30.00
BRANZINO AL FORNO
Mediterranean Sea Bass Filets · White Wine · Rosemary · Lemon · Garlic
$33.00
SPADA ALLA GRIGLIA
Wood-Grilled Atlantic Swordfish Loin · Grilled Vegetables
$31.00
CARNI
MAIALE CARRETTIERE
Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin · Fresh Tomato Sauce · Capers · Olives · Garlic · Patate Al Forno
$30.00
VITELLA MILANESE
Sautéed Breaded Veal Scaloppine · Mixed Greens · Tomato
$31.00
SCALOPPINE PIZZAIOLA
Sautéed Veal Scaloppine · Pomodoro Sauce · Fresh Mozzarella · Oregano
$31.00
TUTTO PEPE
Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin · Brandy Cream · Purea di Patate
$42.00
POLLO CASTELLANA
Sauteed Chicken Breast · Prosciutto · Champignon Mushrooms · Fontina · White Wine · Patate Al Forno
$30.00
OSSO BUCCO
Braised Veal Shank · Saffron Risotto
$39.00
BISTECCA FIORENTINA
22 oz. Aged T-Bone Steak · Patate al Forno · Spinaci Aglio e Olio
$48.00
BISTECCA DI FILETTO
10 oz. Filet of Beef · Patate al Forno
$41.00
BISTECCA DI MANZO
Boneless Brandt Beef Sirloin · Patate al Forno
$38.00
COSTATA DI VITELLO
Marcho Farm Veal Rib Chop · Purea di Patate
$44.00
POLLASTRELLO AL MATTONE
Brick-Pressed Cornish Hen · Arugula · Tomato
$30.00
SCOTTADITO DI AGNELLO
Rack of Lamb · Purea di Patate
$40.00
LOMBATA DI MAIALE
Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Loin · Purea di Patate
$32.00
CONTORNI
RAPINI
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe · Olive Oil · Garlic
$9.00
FAGIOLINI AGLIO E OLIO
Sautéed Green Beans · Olive Oil · Garlic
$9.00
PISELLI STUFATI
Oven-Cooked Baby Peas
$9.00
SPINACI AGLIO E OLIO
Sautéed Spinach · Olive Oil · Garlic
$9.00
PATATE AL FORNO
Oven-Roasted Potatoes · Rosemary · Garlic
$9.00
PUREA DI PATATE
Potato Purée
$9.00
Dessert Menu
TIRAMISÚ
Toscano House Specialty
$11.00
PANNA COTTA
Vanilla Bean Custard · Fresh Berries · Strawberry Sauce
$11.00
CRÉME CARAMEL
Vanilla Custard · Caramel Sauce
$11.00
TORTA DI MIRTILLI
Blueberry · White Chocolate Tart
$11.00
FRUTTI DI BOSCO
Fresh Berries · Zabaglione
$11.00
GELATO E SORBETTO
Daily Selections
$11.00
CANTUCCINI E VIN SANTO
Biscotti · Vin Santo
$16.00
CAPPUCCINO
Espresso · Chocolate Vodka · Bailey’s · Kahlua
$15.00
CHOCOLATE BIANCO
Vanilla Vodka · Bailey’s · Godiva White Chocolate
$15.00
TIRAMISU
Vanilla Vodka · Godiva Milk Chocolate · Rum Chata · Kahlua
$15.00
NOCCIOLA
Cappuccino · Vanilla Vodka · Frangelico
$12.00
IL DUOMO
Cappuccino · Bailey’s · Kahlua
$12.00
FRATELLO
Espresso · Sambuca
$12.00

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Reviews

Hazel Sun
Old school and classy Italian place. The atmosphere was elegant and the service was also great. I really enjoyed the cheese tasting with the truffle honey—highly recommend. The cheese were really good and a great variety. The fruits aren’t great but they weren’t the star anyway.

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Pranay Sampat
Great ambiance and good food, staff is friendly and wine is great. I personally had makers old fashion for drink and it was really good, not many options for vegetarian like me but there are few. I had Linguine Pesto and Mushroom Risotto. Must try their Bruschetta.

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Khuê Phạm
we had a delightful dinner here! Everything tastes good. We tried the mussel, smoked salmon and the T-bone steak. The service is also incredible. And the atmosphere is really welcoming!!!

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Min Tang
We were there for the Dine Out Boston. The menu is awesome! I had the pasta and the beef. The pasta is full of flavors; I enjoyed it so much. I chose chocolate blueberry tart for my dessert and it was divine.

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Jennifer Hong
Salmon texture was great but slightly underseasoned. White chocolate blueberry tart was delicious. Overall not extremely impressed given the price

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Jennifer Liang
The panna cotta was delicious! Our waiter was very friendly and kind. Great service and food.

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Kevin Zhou
Elevated cheesecake factory. I’d come here for a first date, networking event, or for the wine&dine vibes. Otherwise, the pasta is tasty, but probably more than I’d be willing to pay most nights.

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Jaye Aster Broder
Very good oysters. The staff were very patient. You can make reservations here. The oysters were not briney despite their size. The rigatoni is very popular. There is a decent wine selection. The meatballs were also quite tasty. It is a fairly open space.

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Brandon Milby
This was Bertuccis quality food at fine dining prices. They served the exact same squishy white mass produced rolls as any fast casual chain restaurant, but didn’t even bother heating them up. Appetizers were unremarkable at best. I asked for a medium rare steak and it came out bloody in the middle. Generic potatoes and wilted spinach did not help. All in all it would have been a satisfying if unremarkable meal if we had paid $12-15 an entree, but in the $30+ range they should be held to a much higher standard. This was a ripoff.

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eugene
We had a delicious meal last night. We were seated at a high top table. Some water was spilled so we asked to switch tables. They said every Other table was booked , yet many tables were left empty the entire time we were there. That was the only issue. Prices and food were very good.

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