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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
977 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 13 times today
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405
  • Phone number
    (617) 936-4274
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 977 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Forcella is a gem in the North End, boasting "amazing food, amazing service," and an "intimate setting." Diners rave about the "incredible ambiance," "delicious pasta," and "friendly staff." With standout dishes like the "best carbonara outside of Italy," and a cozy patio, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

977 Reviews

  1. KatM

    Orlando2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Live and learn, we brought our 20, 19 and 16 years olds. It was fine but we think much better for a date night. Our kids said the staff made them feel less than welcome. Definitely a more mature crowd.

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  2. Jordan

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibes was immaculate with the ambience and decor. However it took a while to receive food and drinks after we ordered. Food was okay but could’ve better. Waiter was kind however clumsy with the water pouring and dropped water on us and our table three times. However, the overall experience of this place was on par for the North End title.

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  3. Sandra

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crispy pork belly melts in your mouth!! Pasta was perfectly cooked.

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  4. kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Forcella for Dine Out Boston week. They offered a terrific menuwith 3 hearty courses. Plenty of delicious food. Space is small but very welcoming. We hope to be back!

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  5. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forcella makes the absolute best espresso martini I’ve had in a long time. Maris our server was truly amazing, funny, knowledable, and offered great service to our party of six. The bread was truly delicious warm and crispy. I am going to simplify it and called it Chicken Parm. It was out of this world a must try! Cannot wait to go back!

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  6. Katie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went last night for the prefixed dinner menu, it was amazing ! Our waiter was so nice and had the best personality. He offered to take our photos and also gave us great recommendations :) I definitely want to come back again soon!

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  7. Bob

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always outstanding at Forcella. It’s one of our favorites.

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  8. Donna

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific and delicious menu! All the food we ordered was wonderful!

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  9. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Best Cacio e Pepe pasta I’ve had in any restaurant. Have my favorite wine on the list, Falanghina. Will definitely return.

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  10. Michelle

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I did a 5 course food and wine tasting. It was amazing! Every aspect was perfect! Food, wine and service. I will definitely go back!

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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 977 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Forcella

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (617) 936-4274
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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