My wife and I found ourselves stuck in Cambridge as a result of certain family entanglements. We were feeling glum with no bright options for spending the evening. THEN.... we stumbled into Pammys and things went technicolor. We were seated at the southeast end of bar and were almost immediately sipping a 29 degree Martini and an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. In addition to being a really great bar full of fashionable, chatty and probably interesting local people, Pammy's also has a full menu of really great food including asparagus served with a cured egg yolk and a circle of something very tasty that resembles a large egg white cut into a slice. We also tried crispy mushrooms, some fish, pasta, bread pudding and some really delicious bread (which is offered free of charge, at least at the bar.) The staff of the restaurant, including a woman who I believe was the Eponymous Pammy of Pammys, were all very friendly and made us feel welcome being in Cambridge. We met a very nice person from Maine which was another exciting wrinkle to the experience. We will definitely go back the next time life throws us a curveball and we are stuck in the Boston metro area. A big thanks to Pammys for salvaging our night!
statusk
Fun restaurant with great food. Great to have a few people so you can share bites. Great value including the wine pairing. Their wine list OSS quite reasonably priced as well. One note we tried to get in earlier but they were packed and couldn't even get a spot at the bar. Not a problem we hung out at the Dunkin' and there's an Irish pub down the street but on a busy weekend night don't expect to be able to hang out earlier than your time.
amazing experience! an unassuming and laid back fine dining adventure. love the freedom of choice with the menu & how much variety there is - everything bursting with flavor. michelle, our waitress, was also so personable and knowledgeable.
EDUARDO LAMAS
Not the best experience.
$79 is egregious for poorly curated flavors, slow service, and overall bad food. The duck was too smoky, the fusilli was overcooked, and the bluefin tuna crudo didn't taste fresh. On top of that, the fusilli took 20+ minutes to come and we saw other tables that arrived later than us get served earlier. Would never recommend to dine at Pammy's; how this place is highly rated is honestly beyond me.
Stacemasterj
Presentation of the food is pretty but every dish was salty and I was left with the feeling they had put Curly's bbq sauce in everything as their "secret" ingredient. And the front of house hospitality reeks of unearned pretentiousness, as if *you* are there for the restaurant, not that the restaurant is there for you.
SergioP
Good vibes and a tightly packed setting. When dining here you feel like you're at a rich friends dinning area more home fancy feeling then the standard restaurant in the best of ways.
Sang Hyun Lee
A class Food, drinks, service and decoration.Trust me. I’m a cook.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very very fine food in a casual setting. Wherever you are coming from, Pammy's is worth the trip. The staff paired our courses with some great wines. Service was spot on. Perfect!
Thebears
We were bitterly disappointed as we expected great food as Pammy's is so highly rated. The food was extremely salty and the vegan dish was inedible and had to be sent back. The menu was too pretentious and the wine menu was designed to exclude anyone who was not a top sommelier from knowing what to select. The waitress did her best to assist but was frustrated as well by the unnecessary complexity the menu presented.
Pammy's never disappoints. The food was delicious with the courses spaced out perfectly. This was our third visit and a must when in the Boston area. We always share everything that's ordered so we can enjoy the delicious food. Exceptional dining experience with the Lumache a favorite for all!
Syzygy
Very good overall. Food was interesting and mostly delicious, but heavy on the vinegar/acid, which wore out our palates. Music volume was ok — we were able to converse without yelling - a nice change from recent experiences at other restaurants. (Suggest you moderate the thumping bass though — it sermed get louder as the evening progressed!) Liked the ambiance and pace of the meal. Staff and service was outstanding.
Andyman10293
The food, wine, service, & ambience were phenomenal. Loved the food, so delicious, thoughtful, and balanced. Wine pairings were unique and wonderful. Sat by the cozy fire and it was just perfect. Would recommend and can't wait to go back.
MaireadBagley
We had the best anniversary dinner at Pammys! The staff were so warm, kind, and attentive. Several staff members wished us a happy anniversary and they poured us a complimentary glass of bubbles to start our dinner. The food was delicious. The ambience was very cozy and romantic. The portions were perfect. My husband and I shared all 6 dishes so we could try different things and it was perfect. Highly recommend for a date night or celebraiton.
CMTan
Our daughter gave us a gift certificate to Pammy's, as her favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food was nuanced and delicious. The fixed menu allows a couple to try 6 dishes, making it a real dining experience. Definitely recommend!
My wife and I found ourselves stuck in Cambridge as a result of certain family entanglements. We were feeling glum with no bright options for spending the evening. THEN.... we stumbled into Pammys and things went technicolor. We were seated at the southeast end of bar and were almost immediately sipping a 29 degree Martini and an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. In addition to being a really great bar full of fashionable, chatty and probably interesting local people, Pammy's also has a full menu of really great food including asparagus served with a cured egg yolk and a circle of something very tasty that resembles a large egg white cut into a slice. We also tried crispy mushrooms, some fish, pasta, bread pudding and some really delicious bread (which is offered free of charge, at least at the bar.) The staff of the restaurant, including a woman who I believe was the Eponymous Pammy of Pammys, were all very friendly and made us feel welcome being in Cambridge. We met a very nice person from Maine which was another exciting wrinkle to the experience. We will definitely go back the next time life throws us a curveball and we are stuck in the Boston metro area. A big thanks to Pammys for salvaging our night!
Fun restaurant with great food. Great to have a few people so you can share bites. Great value including the wine pairing. Their wine list OSS quite reasonably priced as well. One note we tried to get in earlier but they were packed and couldn't even get a spot at the bar. Not a problem we hung out at the Dunkin' and there's an Irish pub down the street but on a busy weekend night don't expect to be able to hang out earlier than your time.
amazing experience! an unassuming and laid back fine dining adventure. love the freedom of choice with the menu & how much variety there is - everything bursting with flavor. michelle, our waitress, was also so personable and knowledgeable.
Not the best experience.
$79 is egregious for poorly curated flavors, slow service, and overall bad food. The duck was too smoky, the fusilli was overcooked, and the bluefin tuna crudo didn't taste fresh. On top of that, the fusilli took 20+ minutes to come and we saw other tables that arrived later than us get served earlier. Would never recommend to dine at Pammy's; how this place is highly rated is honestly beyond me.
Presentation of the food is pretty but every dish was salty and I was left with the feeling they had put Curly's bbq sauce in everything as their "secret" ingredient. And the front of house hospitality reeks of unearned pretentiousness, as if *you* are there for the restaurant, not that the restaurant is there for you.
Good vibes and a tightly packed setting. When dining here you feel like you're at a rich friends dinning area more home fancy feeling then the standard restaurant in the best of ways.
A class Food, drinks, service and decoration.Trust me. I’m a cook.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very very fine food in a casual setting. Wherever you are coming from, Pammy's is worth the trip. The staff paired our courses with some great wines. Service was spot on. Perfect!
We were bitterly disappointed as we expected great food as Pammy's is so highly rated. The food was extremely salty and the vegan dish was inedible and had to be sent back. The menu was too pretentious and the wine menu was designed to exclude anyone who was not a top sommelier from knowing what to select. The waitress did her best to assist but was frustrated as well by the unnecessary complexity the menu presented.
Restaurantji Recommends
Pammy's never disappoints. The food was delicious with the courses spaced out perfectly. This was our third visit and a must when in the Boston area. We always share everything that's ordered so we can enjoy the delicious food. Exceptional dining experience with the Lumache a favorite for all!
Very good overall. Food was interesting and mostly delicious, but heavy on the vinegar/acid, which wore out our palates. Music volume was ok — we were able to converse without yelling - a nice change from recent experiences at other restaurants. (Suggest you moderate the thumping bass though — it sermed get louder as the evening progressed!) Liked the ambiance and pace of the meal. Staff and service was outstanding.
The food, wine, service, & ambience were phenomenal. Loved the food, so delicious, thoughtful, and balanced. Wine pairings were unique and wonderful. Sat by the cozy fire and it was just perfect. Would recommend and can't wait to go back.
We had the best anniversary dinner at Pammys! The staff were so warm, kind, and attentive. Several staff members wished us a happy anniversary and they poured us a complimentary glass of bubbles to start our dinner. The food was delicious. The ambience was very cozy and romantic. The portions were perfect. My husband and I shared all 6 dishes so we could try different things and it was perfect. Highly recommend for a date night or celebraiton.
Our daughter gave us a gift certificate to Pammy's, as her favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food was nuanced and delicious. The fixed menu allows a couple to try 6 dishes, making it a real dining experience. Definitely recommend!