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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
934 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 934 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella offers a "cozy and romantic" dining experience in Boston's North End, featuring "CRIMINALLY good" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent wine list" and attentive service, especially from staff like Ralph and Anthony. The restaurant's charming outdoor patio and "fabulous" pastas make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting repeatedly.

934 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous! Food was absolutely delicious. The best duck we have ever eaten. The chef even came out to see us and thank us for the compliment. Our waitress was lovely too. A superb find. Will definitely return when in Boston again

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  2. Sheridan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have traveled the world and this restaurant was the best food I have ever had in my life!! Also, our waitress, Sarah, was so sweet and efficient!! I will be dreaming about this food! Can’t wait to come back!! PS - get the gnocchi with rabbit… you’ll thank me later!

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  3. kendra

    San Francisco

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, charming place with excellent food. The pastas were perfectly executed. Service is attentive and professional but not obtrusive. The only minor quibble was was the music cranked up - totally unnecessary since the small room gets lively from conversation. All in all would recommend.

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  4. Chelsey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for 5pm and was seated immediately. Our server was attentive and checked in on us frequently without being too intrusive. She was wonderful and cleared our plates quickly after we finished and was quick to refill drinks as she noticed they were getting low. The food was delicious and worth the price!

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  5. Geoff

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and service was spot on. We were outside so it was a little chilly until they started the outside heaters. Think they were waiting on propane tanks to arrive. There was a lovely atmosphere and we had a wonderful evening. Just as a note if you have mobility issues maybe outside is not a good option as the stairs to the bathrooms are extremely steep. For us it wasn’t an issue but I could imagine it would be an issue for some.

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  6. Mike

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Stay away. Management is the worst. Cancelled our reservation even though half of our party had checked in. They were so confused. Plenty of other great, well run places in the North End to dine instead of this place.

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  7. Rachel

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I were in town visiting family. We stumbled upon Forcella last minute and decided to try it out. The night started great, we were able to be seated early and inside versus the outdoor reservation that we had at a later time. Walking in the restaurant is very cute and quaint. We were seated in between a very energetic table that made it very difficult to hear my husband across the table. The noise from the table and the music made it very difficult to hear. Our service was fantastic and the food was great. We would consider trying again when we’re in the area again.

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  8. Mark

    Omaha

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience. Service was perfect, attentive but not intrusive. I have high standards for rye and bourbon drinks and the Sicilian sazerac met and exceeded them. The food was delicious and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. The ambiance was cozy, comfortable and romantic in a smaller space with few tables. The noise level quiet to moderate so conversation was easily heard

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  9. Will

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in town! Shoutout to Nino and Christian for a great wine night!

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  10. Jerry

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wine dinner was outstanding! Christian offered insightful commentary on each wine pairing and as always, the food was outstanding.

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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 934 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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