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The Village Kitchen
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Halal Italian, Pizza, Halal [Edit]
359 Huron AveCambridge, MA 02138
Neighbourhood: Huron Village
(617) 491-3133
- Nearest Transit:
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Huron Ave @ Gurney St (72, 72/75)
Huron Ave @ Fayerweather St (72, 72/75)
Huron Ave @ Lake View Ave (72, 72/75)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 10 pm
Sun 10 am - 9 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
57 reviews for The Village Kitchen
Review Highlights
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"Both the sandwiches and pasta dishes are consistently fresh..." In 5 reviews -
"The perfect neighborhood take-out joint." In 11 reviews
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"My husband always gets the lamb kabob sandwich." In 3 reviews
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57 reviews in English
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Review from Kristina R.
Boston, MA
1/3/2012
Village Kitchen is absolute deliciousness!
I strolled in on a hot summer day in search of a cool crisp salad and was blown away with their chicken caesar salad. This was hands down the best caesar salad I've ever had. The chicken was so flavorful and well seasoned, but the best part was the homemade caesar dressing. It was so smooth and creamy over the romaine. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Also, the employees were sweet and the prices are reasonable. This place is definitely worth a try. -
Review from John W.
Cambridge, MA
Great local place in Huron Village! Serves pizza, Italian sandwiches, and pastas. Re-visited last weekend (little behind on my reviews). :)
I had the roasted vegetable soup, which was very good. Packed with great flavors. I also had the roast turkey sandwich with tomatoes, mesclun, roasted red peppers, provolone, and balsamic vinegar & olive oil drizzled on top. My partner had the balsamic grilled chicken breast sandwich with tomatoes, mesclun, grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar & olive oil.
The only one feedback I would offer is to lighten up on the bread (just a bit too much). -
Review from Anna C.
12/11/2011 4 photos
Amazing. It's a bit out of the way if you don't live nearby, but for us Huron Villagers (does anyone use that term?), it's an absolute gem.
Pizza by the slice is $3 and a complete bargain for how huge and tasty it is. I love that you can pick up a huge slice by the crust with one hand and not have the whole thing flop over. Only problem is it might be slim pickings because you can only purchase slices of whatever they have out, which is usually 2-3 different kinds. You have to order a whole pie if you don't like what they have out. The sandwiches are also huge and can easily be split with someone if you're not completely starving. Their antipasto items in the display case taste just as good as they look. The calamari was delicious and a good change-up from the usual fried stuff.
The place is quite quaint. There are a few small tables, but most people seem to take it to-go, so we've never had trouble getting a seat.
My only gripe is that they are CASH ONLY. I would come so much more often and buy more stuff if they would just take my card! But I supposed that's probably a good cost control mechanism for a poor grad student.
Oh, and all their meats are halal! -
Review from sima s.
Auburndale, MA
3/31/2012
We went to The Village Kitchen for lunch today and we loved the food there! We had lamb kabob on salad plus lamb kabob sandwich, steak sandwich and a few slices of different types of pizza and then cappuccino coffee with canolis. Everything tasted fresh and yummy! I particularly loved the grilled veggies in the sandwiches and salad.
Large portions, very reasonable price for what you get, friendly staff, all great! -
Review from Kevin H.
Fenway, Boston, MA
12/4/2011
Had the vegitarian Calzone a few months ago based on another reviewer's recommendation... wow. It was fantastic. And HUGE! I eat a TON and could not come close to finishing it.
Also, the staff there is very friendly. Especially the owner's son. Ask him about the startup he's working on right now. Sounds like he's onto some big things with it. -
Review from Ali N.
Falls Church, VA
2/8/2012
Great food, huge portions, awesome prices. Service was decent -- but there are no waiters -- you must order at the counter and then they'll bring your food to you. My only complaint would be that they don't have comfortable seating options (no cushions or comfortable chairs). Really though, the food was a great value and tasted delicious! Plenty of leftovers.
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Review from Kelli P.
8/7/2011
When my husband and I first started to date, he made me a lamb kabob salad. I thought it was so creative and so yummy! However, just this weekend, when my husband and I took a trip back home to visit family, we stopped at The Village Kitchen for lunch and I was shocked to learn that my husband had copied their lamb kabob salad! I probably shouldn't have been surprised, but I was pretty amused by it!
It is no wonder however that he would want to imitate a meal from this lovely little kitchen. It is quite the hole in the wall, but it gets a lot of business; mainly local. The decor is so cute! It smells delicious as soon as you walk in the door and the smallness of the place makes it feel welcoming!
I was really disappointed that they did not have a bathroom. It is not a big deal, but I had been holding it for an hour and since I was starving and the lingering smells were convincing me to stay, I had to hold it an hour more.
I ordered the lobster ravioli. I am on a mission to try all the lobster ravioli in the world. I have had some great experiences, and some absolutely horrendous ones. The Village Kitchen offers a fair amount of lobster ravioli with a red shrimp sauce for around $13. Not a bad deal at all! The ravioli was not fresh, which was expected, but at the same time disappointing, but the sauce made up for that. It was wholesome, but not overwhelming.
My husband had the lamb kabob salad (that is how I found out he faked his magical recipe) and that just looked amazing! I tried a piece of lamb and it was so tender and flavorful!
What I really like about this place is the variety it offers. Yes, it offers fine Italian food, without the fine Italian dining setting if you so please. It is one of those joints where you walk in, grab an empty table, walk up to the counter, tell the man what you want and wait for them to bring it to you. When you're done your meal, bring your dishes back up to the counter and pay! Perfecto! -
Review from Jesse M.
Newton, MA
2/3/2012
The food is actually really good. It IS surprising because it definitely looks like a plain old pizza place and they have big bowls of pre-cooked food in a glass case...
The guys who work there are very cool and the prices are ok, though not a bargain.
We shared a chicken ceasar salad and a chicken parm entree. It was too much for the two of us, so very good portion sizes! -
Review from Evol A.
Watertown, MA
4/16/2011
The pizza is good............ not great. I had driven by this place a bunch of times and have read other reviews so I wanted to try it. I want to try all the pizza in the area to be sure I don't miss the best.
I called in take out. Ordered: A large Perguina- Mozzerella, Basil, Sausage with their own tomato sauce.
The ingredients were good, the biggest complaint would be:
not enough toppings. They have a semi sweet sauce, but it did not cover the whole pie. This caused the pizza to have a little too much crust to it. Giant bear spots towards the top of each slice.
The sausage was also very good. Sliced. But once again, there was very little of it. A few slices of the za got hardly any.
The mozz was good and the basil tasted fresh.
The pizza was just about a minute overcooked as well. The outer regions of the bottom of the pie were pretty hard.
The place itself is a small earthy, crunchy type of kitchen. Typical vibe for Huron village area.
As I said at the start, I did like the pizza. I have read other reviews were people really rave about it. I can see the potential for that. Maybe it just wasn't this visit. I will more than likely try it again sometime in the future. -
Review from John S.
4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's a very small shop, but the one or two guys that work the oven are dedicated, friendly and churn out great "American Pizzeria-style" pizza. A regular old slice of cheese pizza, topped with a bit of shredded basil, is amongst the finest slices I've had in a while.
Neighborhoods are built on the backs of places like this - unassuming, consistent and delicious.
Of note, don't order the broccoli and chicken pizza unless you want to dust it with salt and red pepper flake yourself. It's a little bland on its own. -
Review from Julia G.
Austin, TX
5/31/2011
Yum. Best Italian food I've had since living in Italy last summer. I seldom go out for Italian (yes, I'm spoiled), but I wandered in here today for lunch and fell in love. I left feeling like I had to shout it from the rooftops (or...yelp it).
A semi-chic hole in the wall in Huron village, it somehow took me back to the trattorias and cafes of my favorite winding cobblestone streets in Italy. True to form, up front there is a beautiful antipasti bar with salads, veggies, and the like. However, once I saw the specials there was no turning back. I had the Porcini Ravioli alla Boscaiola. Divine. Beautiful pasta stuffed with porcini, cooked al dente, and drenched delightfully in a fresh, rich sauce of tomato, zucchini, and mushroom. The ingredients were top quality, artfully cooked; the portion was generous.
I should note for the record that I am not usually a zucchini fan, and trust two sources for non-icky zucchini preparation: Italian chefs and my mother (occasionally). I could have munched on this zuccini all day. Bravo, Village Kitchen.
Service is friendly, warm, but not overattentive. Soft drinks work on the honor system, and if you dine in you don't pay til after you're finished eating (cash only). It's certainly more efficient than my favorite lunch spots in Italy (I doubt Boston would stand for a two-hour lunch), but with the same dolce vita attitude. Buon appetito! -
Review from Kim K.
4/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a little hole in the wall place! But it's actually nice on the inside though not very big.
The cheese pizza is delicious. Perfect cheese and very yummy crust. The broccoli and chicken pizza left something to be desired though, it was very bland.
Service is decent even with only one person running the show most of the time. -
Review from Sarah G.
3/31/2011
Just some more average pizza in the Boston area I say. I was hoping this little neighborhood spot would be my winner for pizza, but it still just tasted like pizza to me! True you could tell that the ingredients were fresher than the average, but the flavor and oozy goodness of pizza that I year for in life just wasn't quite there for me.
They do have an interesting selection of toppings and for it being a smaller pizza spot, your order will be ready pretty quickly especially if you are smart enough to call it in before you walk over here. Not a ton of tables to eat at inside, so take it to go, and pick up a bottle or two of wine and have yourself a night! The crust here won't disappoint you either. I don't know what they put in their crust but I would have been almost completely content just eating the crust portion without any of the cheese and that is saying a lot coming from a cheese obsessed person like myself! -
Review from Dorothy C.
Cambridge, MA
5/8/2011
Thank you, fellow yelpers. You were right! Took a few trials, but when it's good, it's Fabulous! Very nice options for vegetarians. Here are the vegetarian recommendations, based on many happy visits:
1. Vegetali Calzone (the ricotta, the eggplant & spinach... sooo good)
2. Antipasti (roasted veggies with yummy dressing)
3. Penne Boscaiola (penne pasta with zucchini & shrooms in a pink sauce - not too heavy, just right).
Things that were fine, but meh - garlic bread (it's okay, but nothing compared to the calzone. bread is tough), Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina (gnocchi in a bland red sauce), Melanzane Parmigiana Sub/Sandwich (bland sauce got the sub-par bread mushy...).
Hrm, the bread seems to be an issue - it's fine, but not Great. The Calzone... I could cry, it's yummers. -
Review from Shane F.
Cambridge, MA
1/3/2007
Got garlic? The sauce on Village Kitchen pizza is sweet and powerful and heavy on the garlic. I am not generally a fan of garlic as a dominant flavor so it took me a couple of tries to get used to this sauce but, now I love it. The full bodied flavor of the sauce is well matched by the out-sized Parmesan kick of the cheese. The crust is really very well done. It is crisp without being too brittle and thin without being weak.
Outside of pizza, I've had the eggplant parm and it was quite good.
The prices are a little high but so is the quality and I don't think much of their West Cambridge clientele notices the cost.Listed in: Slices
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Review from Kerri O.
8/21/2009
Yes, I am writing a killer review after eating one slice of Pizza. Why? Because it was probably the best slice I've ever had. Period. That includes Italy, folks. I've got a job nearby, and this joint is where I'm going for lunch all the time, while there. I got the Chicken, Garlic, Broccoli combo slice. Crispy and delicious!
I love hearing the guys banter in Italian, while they whip up delicious looking food. I'm sold.
They need T-shirts. I normally eschew wearing advertisements for establishments; but for them, I'd make an exception. I'd proudly wear
a shirt with their name on it.
I want a slice now, and it's 8 AM.Listed in: Pizza Joints
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Review from Lisa W.
Cambridge, MA
12/31/2010 2 photos
This is the perfect, hole-in-the-wall, go-to place for yummy Italian. The guys behind the counter were friendly, the food was fantastic, and the prices were very reasonable for the gigantic portions. The husband had the meatball sub, I had the chicken with artichokes, mushrooms, and vegges, and our lunch companions had the porcini and lobster raviolis.
We'll have to come back and check out the pizza!
Note: this place is cash only. -
Review from Bridget H.
Cambridge, MA
1/13/2010
During my hard studying, harder drinkin' first year of graduate school I lived with my father in his West Cambridge bachelor pad (hey, free rent is nothing to be ashamed of!). If 63 Chilton was my dorm room (sorry Dad), Village Kitchen, less than a block away in Huron Village, was my cafeteria.
Two words: VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO
Whatever you get, get it with the antipasto. The antipasto is a pile of amazing vegtables to which they have done magical things, they are sweet, succulent, fragrant, gosh I run out of adjectives... caramelized carrots, dark green spinach with the bitterness magically cooked out, perfect black olives, quality feta, gently breaded cauliflower, topped off with tomatoes and mozzarella For about 8 dollars you get enough for two or three meals worth.
Bring your friend or your lover. Get the antipasto and two slices, or one order of their lovely italian pasta dishes, and you'll have a feast for two with extra to take home, and be out the door for less than $20 (unless you get involved with the espresso or the Orangina).
The place is also tiny and charming, and the owners are really friendly, Algerian I think. The guy who makes the pizza, according to my dad, has a Phd in Arabic literature. I love Cambridge. -
Review from Will W.
Boston, MA
3/25/2009
One of the best value Italian places in the Cambridge area. I come over to charming Huron Village from Watertown for the nice, quick service and high quality fresh ingredients in their various dishes. If you like the idea of Comella's (W. Newton) you'll appreciate the Village Kitchen as well. Their espresso and cappuccino are also very good.
Some favorites are the "buongustaio" and you can't go wrong with the old stand-by of chicken, ziti, and broccoli. They have a sizable menu for a relatively small kitchen, I'll return and try more when I can. -
Review from Jessie S.
Cambridge, MA
10/11/2011
I love this place. I don't live right next door anymore, but as soon as the weather gets cold, and I start craving warm, delicious Italian food, I will go the distance to get some Village Kitchen gnocchi.
This place is great for pick up, and eating in. There are a couple small tables inside, and it has a very intimate feel, even with the noise from the open kitchen and the people coming in and out to pick up their food.
Everyone who works there is super nice, the food is outstanding and the portions are large. Most importantly, check the specials board- we got an amazing mushroom ravioli once that I still think about from time to time...
Cash only, but there's a bank right next door. -
Review from Jen S.
Cambridge, MA
6/2/2010
Meatball sub. I am soooooooo satisfied! *sigh*
Downstairs is where the bathroom is, so you get a full behind-the-scenes view. These folks truly care about quality. I knew I was in good hands eating here. :) -
Review from Julie A.
Arlington, MA
3/27/2007
I like this place. They have good unique and flavorful thin crust pizzas by the pie or slice. They also have good sandwiches, fresh salads and italian sides. I have not had the calzones but I have heard great things about them. Everyone I have taken here RAVES about it afterwards.
The service is great, friendly and will make anything custom for you.
They make you feel like family but cook better than mine do! -
Review from Stefanie G.
Cambridge, MA
1/23/2009
Village Kitchen is the beacon of light (and by light I mean dinner) in Huron Village. We have Formaggio Kitchen, obviously, but as far as restaurants go, lunch/brunch is about all there is on the menu, unless you want to go over to Craigie Street Bistro for the prix-fixe and have your tastebuds lovingly caressed for two hours. There's not too much in walking distance around here and this gem is only a few minutes from my house.
I have eaten my way across Italy, and I think that the pizza here is approaching authenticity - thin crust, the most important part, fresh cheese that separates into melted ooze and a little cream over the fresh tomato puree (not pizza sauce as we think of it here). Their sausage smells of herbs and anise. It's GREAT pizza, very different from what we tend to get in the US (not that I don't love greasy pies and calzones). Go with the margherita if you've never eaten here before, this is the cheese/tomato/basil classic. Beyond this, the possibilities are endless - the vegetables are high quality, as are the meats. I also like the grape leaves (not sure if they are made on-site or if they come from Formaggio) and the fried cauliflower and eggplant.
It's all yum yum and gorgeosity, as they say. (And at a reasonable price!) -
Review from Julia F.
8/13/2008 2 Check-ins Here
I walked in here the other day, cause I really wanted a salad, and I was unable to make myself go to Huron Market and pay way too much for things that look like they have been on the shelf for almost as long as I've been alive.
I saw this place out of the corner of my eye. A nice little storefront and in the windows it promised me: Salad, Calzone, Panini, Gelato, and Pizza. I walked in and as I am so accustomed to while at work stopping at a subshop I looked up over the counter in search of a menu board. No such luck! I found a very busy looking specials menu with alot of confusing offers.
The guy behind the counter handed me a menu, I perused and decided to go with a sandwich with chicken, zucchini, fresh mozzarella and greens. It was about 8 bucks. I asked if they took cards, he sent me to Cambridge Trust down the street - ah, yet another cash only establishment. I like those.
As I waited I saw what other people were eating around me and took in the sights. There are very few seats in the place, and the serving sizes look like they are barely accommodated by the very small (in comparison) tables and chairs. The salads that the ladies next to me had looked amazing and the lamb kabob salad and pizza that came out just before my food looked really really nice and smelled amazing as well!
The beverage case that serves as part of the counter looks like it's seen better days, or just needs some love. As does the stand up beverage case that looks like somebody lost it and kicked it in. The fixtures that they chose are nice, but I always believe it's good to stay away from white fixtures and fans as they pick up grease and dust the most... there was a nauseating combination of the two on all the fans and lights. The man was really nice, it was a bit of a wait, but I walked out with a really tasty sub about the length of my arm and a juice for just over eight dollars.
I am impressed and plan to try several kinds of slices next time I go. -
Review from Raj B.
Cambridge, MA
5/20/2008 1 Check-in Here
Haven't been able to find a better place for NY style pizza in the Boston area.
It's not quite Joe's Pizza on Bleeker (but then again, nothing is), but it's damn close. -
Review from G K.
Belmont, MA
7/23/2009
Great neighborhood eatery in Huron Village with a friendly staff, who are easy going and helpful.
Try the Caprice sandwich toasted
Includes thick sliced tomatoes, fresh sliced mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and a little balsamic vinegar.
Eggplant sandwich another cannot miss on the menu.
The brownies are a super treat for the kids or for the kid in you. Small place with about 8 tables, kid friendly -
Review from Morris R.
San Francisco, CA
7/3/2011
Decent take out. Wonderful employees. And, note: I tried it only once. But this is NOT great food. The pizza crust was dough-ey. The cheese was not special. The vegetable antipasti was overcooked. And the salad was just OK. It is nice to have this place in the neighborhood for nights when one is too lazy to go anywhere else. And it's a notch above chain take-out pizza places. But four-and-one-half stars for the average rating?? No way.
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Review from Beth M.
3/21/2007
Really yummy food-- it's a favorite take out spot for me when I'm feeling like Italian, but also feeling like curling up in my PJs with some wine and Netflix.
Their pizza is really delicious-- nice thin crust and creative topping combinations. Calzone, pasta and Pink Sauce are tops (i think it's just normal vodka sauce, but they call it pink sauce).
I think I enjoy VK's sandwiches best-- amazingly fresh giant crusty Italian bread packed with such fantastic savory things-- try their breseola and arugula, or lemon grilled chicken, or the meatball sub. I don't think I've ever ordered a meatball sub before in my life, but I did here and it was amazing. (Note: Beware, these sandwiches are HUGE.)
Really cute neighborhood feel here-- the service is great, and everything is fresh fresh fresh. I miss Real Pizza (which used to be in this space) but Village Kitchen consoles me every time with their yumminess... -
Review from Katie R.
Cambridge, MA
9/24/2009
After convincing my boyfriend that Full Moon (across the street) was targeted toward families with children, we ended up at Village Kitchen.
We had intended to have a "restaurant meal," even though Village Kitchen seemed more of a take-out place with only a few tables. But, the ambiance was nice, they had Orangina in the fridge...I was happy.
We ordered an eggplant parm sub and a spinach and chicken calzone, and set about waiting. Calzones take a while, right? Well, this one was absolutely worth the wait. Stuffed with delicious tender chicken and garlic, spinach and cheese, it was heavenly. Huge. Crispy and chewy and just right.
The eggplant parm? Mediocre. Squishy and saucy and sloppy. Especially next to the calzone. But I'm not complaining, because that calzone was exactly what I needed. I might just have to go there tomorrow for dinner... -
Review from Jolene S.
Updated - 4/29/2011
For pizza, drinks and service, this place rocks. I like the seating arrangement. the guys in the shop are really nice--they let you pay after you eat (if you eat in) and they give you real plates, silverware, etc. But the calamari was not fresh today. So I would avoid ordering that. Otherwise I've enjoyed every slice of pizza from there and the kiwi lemonade is a must (loved it).
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9/19/2009
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Review from Sony B.
Herndon, VA
3/13/2011
Sublime. If I lived around here I'd be @ this neighborhood joint all the time.
Ok let's break it down:
The location is a little off the beaten path & parking can be an issue. There is no lot and it seems like the side streets require a parking permit. Still it's worth it to go to some trouble to find parking & come here.
The setting is super cozy & charming. It's a tiny little place with about five 2-ppl tables. You order @ the counter & they bring you the food to your table. They serve the dishes in cool eclectic dishes that just add to the charm.
The real winner here is taste though. We tried the Capreze & 2 pasta dishes. Everything was super yummy & the portions are generous.
The service is great. Nice & friendly but not overly pushy. For drinks, they have a little fridge with ice teas etc.
They only take cash as other yelpers have pointed out.
We didn't try the pizza but saw that it was very popular. they also have good hours I.e. Open a little later than usual.
We wouldn't have known about this if it wasn't for Yelp. Thank u guys. What a gem! -
Review from Kristin C.
Mid-Cambridge, MA
8/28/2009
After living in the neighborhood for two years, I finally found myself at the Village Kitchen. How could I have waited for so long? Why didn't anyone insist that I visit this place sooner?
The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The portions are huge. There's enough to take home for lunch the next day. Delicious pesto and the calzones have a great amount of filling and not too much bread.
It has a quaint Italian kitchen feel to it and I will absolutely be returning. -
Review from Joyce W.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2011
Huge portions, yummy food, good prices. Wish the space was a little bigger, but this would be a great go-to chill lunch or dinner spot. The porcini ravioli is yum!
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Review from Barrow G.
Cambridge, MA
5/26/2011
A great little neighborhood restaurant with an impressive menu that is excellent in every area. For a quick and cheap meal, a couple of slices fit the bill perfectly- and in addition to tasty cheese pizza, there are multiple slices available- beef sausage/pepperoini/mushroom, fried eggplant/olive, even salmon today! Their pasta dishes are frankly awesome, and their antipasti and salads equally impressive. One of my favorite things after a meal is to relax with their excellent cappuccino and cannoli (which aren't really advertised). The staff and owners are always very friendly. There are only a few tables, but they get a lot of carryout business, so you typically can find a seat. If given choice between taking my kids to the mayhem across the street at Full Moon, I'd choose Village Kitchen every time!
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Review from Ben T.
Somerville, MA
3/24/2008
I've lived around here how long before trying this place, 15 years? Great pizza. As my search for the ultimate slice of pizza continues, I finally tried the Village Kitchen after sampling a slice at a birthday party (for 7 yr olds). Fresh, good ingredients, nice thin crust, tasty sauce, excellent. I'm a pseudo vegetarian but was tempted to try their sausage pizza after getting an explanation of how they prepare their beef ("not pork") sausage: Something along the lines of they soak it in water for a day, and then bake it, thereby rendering it ready to go on their pizza, full flavor, no fatty excess. In other words, a lot of love and hard work goes into it. They also have a chic Italian canned coffee beverage I hadn't seen before.
I will try their other non-pizza items sometime before 2023, and will return soon for some pizza. -
Review from Elizabeth V.
Cambridge, MA
11/26/2011
Authentic and delicious! Great for a quick slice of pizza or pasta/salad. They put delicious eggplant on pizza. And in salad. And in pasta. Lots of options and all very good. Only drawback is no alcohol!
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Review from Susan P.
Arlington, MA
11/4/2011
I love their pasta dishes! My husband always gets the lamb kabob sandwich. There isn't much of a dining room (just a few small tables) but the food is delicious. Great for take out too.
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Review from Eric H.
Arlington, MA
12/3/2006
This popular Huron village establishment is really more of a take-out place, although there are a few small tables in the front. The prepared food and made-to-order entrees are very good, and the pizzas are great -- my favorite is the vegetable-laden "primavera." Calzones also very good. This used to be called "Buongustaio" when it was across the street in smaller digs.
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Review from Elizabeth W.
Cambridge, MA
10/22/2011
This place is absolutely amazing! I went here after reading the reviews from other people on Yelp and just had to see for myself. I was not disappointed. This "hole-in-the-wall" truly deserves the name with it's small but cozy atmosphere and a whole 4 tables. I had the Gnocchi con Pesto and it was the best pesto I have ever had. My mom had the Shrimp and Broccoli Risotto which was a special for the day and that was amazing as well. This is definitely a hidden gem filled with lots of locals. The two guys who were working are clearly straight from Italy and were very concerned with how we liked the food. Oh, and the best part--hearty portions at a reasonable price!
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Review from Adrianna L.
Belmont, CA
8/10/2010
My friend and I were visiting from California and taking a self guided tour when we realized that we needed something to eat. We were really hot and tired... Yelp to the rescue! We found this restaurant and we were so happy! The food was amazing and they also serve cold drinks (boylan soda was unique to us, and delicious). Prices are reasonable but please note its cash only. Highly recommended!
