Josephine 515 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143

"My wife brought me here for my birthday to try the deep dish pizza. The food was decent, service was OK, but cleanliness was lacking. There were red spiders on my wife's plate when her food was served. I contacted the restaurant to let them know and I did not receive any sort of follow up. I then contacted the owner and all he said to me was "Wow thanks we will look into!" . I guess they aren't very concerned about this. Will not be going back or recommending to anyone."

"My wife and I decided to switch things up a bit and head to Josephine for our date night, lured by good reviews and the promise of a great ambiance. Our first impression was pretty positive, despite the tricky parking situation. Thankfully, the valet service, tucked beside the hotel the restaurant is attached to, came to our rescue, though at a small fee of $15. As we strolled through the hotel lobby into Josephine, we were met with friendly smiles and quickly shown to our table. We chose to sit outside, enjoying the cozy vibe under the warm heaters. Just a heads up, a jacket might be your best friend if the wind decides to pick up. Our adventure began with a pair of mocktails. Though the names slipped our minds, the flavors sure didn’t, especially the slightly sour kick of the third one which we thoroughly enjoyed. We started off with mozzarella sticks and oven-roasted wings. The wings were the star with a sweet and smoky taste topped off with a crispy skin. However, two of them were a bit undercooked, a small glitch in an otherwise tasty beginning. Moving onto the mains, I went for the La Frieda Dry Aged New York Strip. It arrived warm, not hot, and was a tad too salty for my taste. It was cooked medium rare, not medium as I’d requested. A squeeze of lemon helped cut through the saltiness, but for the price, it fell a bit short of expectations. My wife, on the other hand, tried the deep dish Jo’s classic. The 45-minute wait was a bit of a drag, and when it finally arrived, the crust was soggy and overflowing, though the mozzarella was a hit. To pass the time, we nibbled on some roasted olives with orange peel and chilis, which were a zesty delight. Dessert came in the form of Zeppole, but sadly, most of them were undercooked, hinting at perhaps too hot of an oil bath. The few that were cooked right were delicious, with a crispy crust that hinted at what could have been. We wrapped up the night with a cappuccino and a latte, both hitting the right notes, ending our culinary expedition on a warm and comforting note. All in all, Josephine offered a comfy setting with mostly yummy eats. Though there were a few misses in the kitchen, the flavors were on point and the service was friendly. The ambiance is definitely a big draw, and despite the hiccups, we’re looking forward to giving it another shot, hoping next time the food hits the table hot and fully cooked to enjoy the full palate of flavors Josephine has to offer."

"Food was decent. The rice balls were too small . The pizza was good enough but the crust was a bit soggy . The menu is just also weirdly organized. It takes some effort to figure out what is an appetizer and what is a meal. But what this place excels at is as a wine bar. Lots of good wines and a beautiful atmosphere. For the same price ( or maybe less) than Bow Street you can hang out in an adult sophisticated environment."

"I’ve always wanted to try this new place after it opened and I’m happy to say that I was not disappointed. Delicious food, great cocktail drinks, attentive servers, and lovely ambiance. The deep dish pizza was great but I couldn’t finish it, so I took it home to finish for breakfast lol."

"The drinks were VERY good. But the garlic knots had a weird taste to them. They tasted like they were just left underneath a heating light. We went to also try the mozzarella sticks but they only have them for brunch. We got the the crispy rice suppli which were okay. We shared the chopped clams, parsley garlic pasta that was way over cooked and had no flavor."