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Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
987 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.
Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.
“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.”
The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, ribeye, round out the menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 936-4274
  • Website
    http://www.forcellaboston.com/home
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    PLEASE CONTACT US AT 617-936-4274
  • Location
    33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    North Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Orange Line - Haymarket Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 987 people are saying

Forcella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Boston's North End with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "best pasta ever" and "delicious Italian food." The cozy, intimate atmosphere enhances the "wonderful experience," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
987 Reviews

  1. Marcilie VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around! Highly recommend! Service and food exceptional

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  2. Jill

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a nice spot in the north end and the food is delicious!

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  3. Meghan VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forcella never disappoints! From the great ambiance to the incredible and informative staff and delicious food! Went here after work with some girlfriends and had such a great time. This is my favorite spot in the north end.

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  4. Mark VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t miss experience in the North End! Food and service are excellent!

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  5. Mia

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service ever! My mom flew in to visit me and wanted to get Italian food and so I made a reservation here @ 9:30pm because they had availability! I was worried that they were closed because on the website it said they closed at 9pm but they still were able to seat us! The bread and olive oil was divine and our entrees and drinks were DELICIOUS. Loved our server Sarah, and the other server Marcis, for being so kind and awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

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  6. Maryann VIP

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was yummy and our server was great. Many speciality drinks to pick from. Mixed drinks are a little smaller than average. Our table was squeezed at corner end so one of us kept getting bumped, however, restaurant is quant and has a bar to hang at and service and food was fantastic. A must try in North End.

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  7. Todd

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All four plates we had were made from fresh ingredients and well seasoned. Portion sizes were appropriate. There is a good choice of wines by the glass, and a wide selection of bottles that is not too long. I would definitely return on my next trip to Boston.

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  8. Mason

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service, would definitely recommend

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  9. Bob

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the food and the service at Forcella. It’s our favorite spot in the North End!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service great food what more can you ask for

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FAQs

Forcella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-4274.

Forcella is rated 4.7 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Forcella

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Orange Line - Haymarket Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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