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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

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4.5
4.5
114 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Lively
Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more.

Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy.

Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Marathon Monday

    US$1.00 per person

    21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025
    Faccia will be celebrating Marathon Monday in style serving our brunch/lunch menu with additional light bites, snacks and grab and go specials from 11am until 3:30pm. Booking gets you a table in the main dining room space. If you would like to add Unlimited Raw Bar access and two glasses of Rosé please select and purchase the suplementary add on.

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faccia a Faccia is a delightful dining spot in Boston, celebrated for its "outstanding" gluten-free options and "spectacular" dishes like the chicken Milanese and branzino. The vibrant atmosphere and "fun, relaxed" vibe make it a top choice for gatherings, though service can be spotty. A must-try for gluten-sensitive diners!
114 Reviews
  1. Heather VIP

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They want to get you out as soon as you get there. Wait staff is rude for most part.. food is very good

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  2. Nia

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for my daughter's birthday as she is gluten free. Started with being told we had to wait for the people at our table to leave. After 20 mins when they still hadn't moved and we could see empty tables I asked the hostess for menus while we waited. They then sat us at one of the empty tables. Food was just Ok. I agree with other reviewers that staff have a major attitude and make no effort to accommodate requests - we just got shut down and told No. I had booked this place for my daughter's Graduation in May but I plan to find somewhere else with better attitudes.

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  3. Julie

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks here are outstanding! As a gluten free person I really appreciate their menu. It is a great menu for sharing, you can’t go wrong with anything, everything is fabulous!

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  4. Nicole

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant because of its high celiac safety rating. The food did not disappoint! Every dish we ate was spectacular. The carciofi, burrata, octopus, orechetti with pistachio pesto and the chicken Milanese were all excellent. Brilliant flavor balance, high quality ingredients and skilled execution. This is now at the top of our Boston list!!

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  5. Katherine

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience, great service. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Matt

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal. Christina our waitress was excellent. Exceptional pleasant.

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  7. Emily VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the second time I’ve dined here and the second time service has just been mediocre. Waitress was not at all helpful or enthusiastic. Really surprised by how unfriendly and unwelcoming folks are there. For $40 pastas, I expect to have a great experience all around. Will not be trying a third time.

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  8. Lonnie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fantastic! Service was spotty. Server ghosted us. But the manager was very responsive and handled it well.

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  9. Emily VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I went for a girls night and it’s a really fun atmosphere there. However, the food is on the more expensive side for the quality and it’s not to say the food was bad but it’s not outstanding for the price that it’s at. Atmosphere and service was pretty good. Great for a girls night, but not great for a foodie.

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  10. Chris

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food. Perfect vibe. Fun, relaxed, really good.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
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278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.
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