Geppetto - Cambridge

The food was ok. The casareccie were pretty tasty and the pork cutlet wasn't bad although not really Italian. The fritto misto was pretty greasy. The tiramisu was like a marshmallow. And it was expensive. $80 per including a glass of wine. It was quite noisy as well.Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Ground floor but the restaurant itself isn't very spacious

Overpriced and the food quality was not what I expected based on ratings and reviews. Our waiter was very inexperienced and his language barrier made the simplest request very challenging. I would not dine here again.

Geppetto is tucked away in the center of the Lechmere shopping area. We had a reservation for 6 but were 30 min late due to MBTA struggles; thankfully they were super nice about it. We were seated at an elegant circular table booth. The food came out very quickly as it was made), so we had a table full of food in no time.A lot of things on the menu looked really good so we just dove in. Overall a lot of the dishes we ordered were quite cheesy/rich, so I much preferred the lighter dishes.Delicious, would get again Cod cioppino $38) The broth for this dish is perfect light, savory, and very seafood forward. The cod was also great flaky and somehow had a crispy crust. I also really enjoyed the bay scallops in the broth. The other seafood shrimp, mussel, clam) didn't stand out as much, and may have been a bit overcooked. This was a super tasty dish. Grilled focaccia $2) We got one piece of focaccia which came with a small bowl of white truffle bean dip. Wow this was great! The bean dip was delicious smooth but not heavy, lovely truffle flavor. The bread was just a vehicle for the bean dip deliciousness. Beef carpaccio $20) I had no idea what to expect, but wow this was delicious! The smoked wagyu beef was very thinly sliced and tasted like a cross between smoked salmon and prosciutto. The toppings were delicious as well, with interesting textural contrast. It's pricey, but worth it.Good, might get again Porcini lasagna $26) I'm a sucker for porcini mushrooms, and they definitely did them justice with this lasagna. There were crispy parts on the top and bottom and delicious compacted layers of mushroom. There was also a lot of cheese surrounding it which I avoided. Seared brussels sprouts $10) Hot and tasty brussels sprouts, who can complain! I appreciated that there was no sweetness in these, as I have come to expect of restaurant brussels sprouts.Meh, wouldn't get again Pull apart garlic bread $10) I was enticed by the concept, but was disappointed by the result. The bread wasn't as fresh/soft as we would've wanted. It was also sitting a pool of cheese, and that was a lot. Lobster fra diavolo $32) I didn't like the seasoning for this pasta. It was overly acidic. The lobster had good flavor but was a bit overcooked. It comes with half of a lobster tail in the shell) and some cut up claw meat in the pasta sauce. I've definitely had better lobster pastas.We also got the Cosmopolitan $15), which was fine, nothing special, and the pineapple orange guava sorbetto $9), which was pretty good though I wasn't a fan of the candied orange pieces). We also didn't realize that the gelato toppings costed extra $1 each), because the menu didn't clearly indicate that.Overall, I tried some tasty things here. I think their textures and flavors are generally very good, though many of the things we got were a bit too rich for me. Some of the seafood was also a bit overcooked. I would say the restaurant felt pretty similar to Moeca in terms of price point and types of dishes, but Geppetto food felt heavier on average, and the seafood wasn't as on point. The restaurant has great ambience and service, and some fun dishes that I haven't had elsewhere.

Great ambience and delicious food. Must get the fried mozzarella and pull apart garlic bread! Small portions but very rich and good quality . Excellent service I will definitely come back.

Dessert was fine, but overall, when I end up spending $200 on one appetizer, two main courses, two glasses of wine, and a dessert, I expect a much better dining experience. A restaurant with four dollar signs should offer more than this, including cleaner restrooms; the facilities felt more like a dive bar than an upscale place. The service was mediocre, and they add a 5% kitchen service fee, which is certainly beneficial for the kitchen staff. Additionally, I wouldn’t expect to dine with toddlers in a restaurant that markets itself as upscale. On a side note, parking was a challenge, so if you have a reservation, be sure to allow plenty of time to find a spot.