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A little out of the wy of the Harvard Square frenzy, this quiet and very atmospheric Trattoria is a neighborhood delight. The menu changes seasonally but offers a broad range of ambitious culinary delights. Very fine food, warm and welcoming service, very good wine list as well. Some favorites include the wine poached pear with proscuitto, gorganzola and a sprinkling of walnuts the fra diavolo with fresh pasta is exceptional rack of lamb grilled to perfection with a bit of balsamico sweet/tart. Love the room with the rustic wood beams, another world.

I'm giving up on them, in spite of good food. First they ruined my Valentine Day, by giving us an 8:30 PM reservation three days before Valentine's Day, and continuing to give 8:30 reservations to everyone who called, right up until 2 hours before dinner time, and making no effort to get us seated before 9:15, when we gave up. Focused on making their money, not on any notion of service I respect. They also gave us a tongue lashing when I brought a friend there for her birthday. She arrived somewhat later, not much, than our 6 PM reservation, all apologies to me about unexpected traffic. The restaurant was mostly empty. The owner/host came to our table and loudly criticized us for being late, enough that the few other diners were also aware of our lecture. I will never bother with them again. There's good food other places than treat you better.

So delish! North End Italian in West Cambridge. Cash only.