1350 Massachusetts Ave.
Holyoke Center
(617) 492-6444
Mon-Fri: 7:45am – 8pm
Sat-Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Tucked away in the Holyoke Center is Oggi, a catch-all breakfast/lunch/dinner nook with seating that spills into the HC’s hallways. The ambience is cozy and decidedly European, with ivy trellises and wood accents that make the whole place feel like an outdoor petit restaurant that was transported to the indoors. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but Oggi doesn’t see a lot of Harvard traffic, squirreled away as it is, despite serving up pretty tasty food and enough seating for small groups or for that special date you’ve been desperately planning. Their cherry tomato, almond and goat cheese pizza is creamy and tart, with a bubbly crust that sets it apart from other Square pizza ($2.50). Burgers, at $6-8 each, are thick and juicy with a fresh sourdough bun and fresh produce, but the price doesn’t really justify what you’re getting in product when there are so many cheaper options available. Give it a spin if you have a reason to, or just want to try something different while people-watching (or TV watching — they have one!). Read the rest of this entry »
