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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
964 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    North Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Orange Line - Haymarket Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Piedmont Wine Dinner

    US$130.00 per person

    6 Feb 2025 only
    Forcella is hosting a 5 course dinner with wine pairing from the Piedmont Region. Pricing includes food and wine, tax & gratuity not included. Lobster and Crab Ravioli Creamy lobster pomodoro, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts 2021 Roero Arneis Carpaccio Beef tenderloin, truffle aioli, toasted pistachios, sea salt, oven dried tomatoes 2017 Due Di Due Barbera Albarossa Risotto Roasted porcini, oyster and shitake mushrooms, grana padano, black winter truffle 2019 Barbaresco Short Rib Creamy potatoes, broccoli rabe, red wine demi-glace 2018 Barolo Bussia Tiramisu Moscato D’Asti
    Piedmont Wine Dinner photo

Menu

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What 964 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella, nestled in Boston's North End, offers a charming and intimate Italian dining experience with "authentic and innovative" dishes. Highlights include the "spectacular" gnocchi with rabbit and the "best duck" ever tasted. The cozy atmosphere and "wonderful" service make it a "must-visit" for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

965 Reviews

  1. Eleanor

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Italian food and friendly service at Forcella. Pasta was cooked well!

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  2. Alex

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful date night with incredible food and delightful service. The chicken was outrageously delicious.

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  3. Crystal

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food were great, could have provided dessert as stated in the website. I don't think it's worth the price although it was in North End.

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  4. Flavia

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to venture into the North End every so often and we we’re dying to try Forcella. It did not disappoint. Intimate with phenomenal food. The pork belly appetizer was to die for and the service was just perfect. A must try!!

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  5. Theresa

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner at Forcella. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The food was all delicious and our server was so pleasant. We particularly liked the lasagna with eggplant as one of the ingredients. Interesting take on a classic dish, and very tasty.

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  6. Julia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is very cute and cozy. There are 2 entrances, one leads you into the bar and the other the dining room. The food was outstanding, seasoned and cooked to perfection! I wish the staff could recommend wine that pairs better with its delicious food. The music was a bit strange, fluctuating between techno and songs like Sade, it would have been nice to have a more neutral dinner music. The staff attire of a hoodie sweatshirt on the dining side was a little confusing, but the service was excellent. The bar side was classy, bartender had a black button down shirt. I think with a few tweaks to ambience with music and attire this place is an absolute gem! No dessert was also interesting, but I like the sentiment of supporting the local business, however, it would be super cool to offer one signature stand out dessert that you can't get elsewhere. Thank you for a nice dinner:)

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  7. Lazaro

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming restaurant in the North End serving wonderful food.

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  8. Joe

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    165 reviews

    4.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nestled in Boston's iconic North End, Forcella offers an elevated Italian dining experience that is both authentic and innovative. The intimate atmosphere, with its chic decor and warm lighting, sets the stage for a memorable meal. The menu is a celebration of Italian flavors. The Caesar salad and an order of their meatballs was a great way to start our meal. My lasagna was rich and flavorful, a true highlight. My wife went for the gnocchi and rabbit dish and could not stop raving about it. She gave me a bite. Yes, it was spectacular! Keep in mind that dessert and coffee are not available as an ending to your meal, but who has room for it anyway. This did not detract from our dining experience by any means. Service was excellent. Forcella is a must-visit for anyone seeking refined Italian cuisine in a cozy, casual setting.

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  9. Anyes

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service could have been better. It felt rushed as some of us had our plates removed when some of us were still eating. The food was excellent.

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  10. Dylan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They do not have a full liquor license only cordials despite half their restaurant being a bar. Limited menu with no dessert options (or maybe we weren’t offered?). So many other great options I wouldn’t recommend this one.

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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 964 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forcella

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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