🍝 Giulia – Boston’s Undisputed Italian Queen! 👑

After 10+ visits, I crown Giulia Boston’s #1 Italian spot—no contest. From handmade pasta to duck so crisp it sings, here’s why it’s worth every hype: 📍 Logistics: • Reservations: Indoor via OpenTable (slots drop midnight, 2 weeks out). Patio? Call ahead. • Walk-Ins: Bar seats off-peak only (check daily menu online first!). • Location: Near Harvard Law (Red Line to Harvard/Porter). ❤️ MUST-ORDER HITS: 1. 🦆 Crispy Duck Leg: Crackling skin + tender meat atop purple rice & daikon—Boston’s best duck. 2. 🍝 Tagliatelle: Light yet rich beef ragù—no sludge here. 3. 🍅 Bucatini all’Amatriciana: Smoky guanciale + tangy tomato—twirl-worthy. 4. 🧀 Burrata di Andria: Cream-bomb (winter’s citrus-pistachio version >>). 5. 🍰 Warm Semolina Cakes: Truffled favas + fluffy cake—savory-sweet heaven. 6. 🦑 Linguine Special: Squid + swordfish in saffron-tomato broth (ask if available!). 🦆 Seasonal Surprises: • Duck & Potato Tortelli (replaced rabbit ravioli—RIP). • Hiramasa Crudo: Zesty for raw fish lovers (skip if texture-averse). ⚫️ Skip These: • Wild Striped Bass (bland broth). • Emmer Farro Pasta (cardboard vibes). • Dry-Aged Duck Breast (overpriced meh). 🍨 Dessert Do’s & Don’ts: ✅ Bronte Pistachio Gelato: Nutty, not-too-sweet perfection. ⭕ Yogurt Panna Cotta: Subtle rose petals (needs more oomph). ❌ Chocolate Hazelnut Torta: Sugar bomb. ❌ Fig Gelato: Olive shortbread = weird flex. 💡 Pro Tips: • Duck Leg = RARE (check menus daily). • Pappardelle: Wild boar ragù = rich AF (bring Lactaid). #BostonEats #ItalianFood #HandmadePasta #GiuliaCambridge #HarvardEats #DateNight #FoodieHeaven #BostonRestaurants #DuckLovers #NoReservationsRegrets