Forcella

4.7

969 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 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.

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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

Popular dishes

What 969 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
4.6Ambience
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 an intimate Italian dining experience with "wonderful food" and "delightful service." Its "intimate atmosphere" and "phenomenal food" make it a "must-try." Guests rave about dishes like the "gnocchi with rabbit" and "pappardelle alla bolognese." Despite occasional noise, its "cozy and romantic" setting consistently impresses.

969 Reviews

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Christine
VIP
Greater Boston
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
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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Michelle
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Margo
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pasta ever! The service is amazing and the ambiance is great!
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emily
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There was a great variety of dishes without being overwhelming. We had a party of 6 and all enjoyed our food. It was a bit loud because of the speakers (not the crowd). Overall great and I would return
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Eleanor
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
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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Alex
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
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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Crystal
Greater Boston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Forcella is rated 4.7 stars by 969 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.forcellaboston.com/home
Phone number
(617) 936-4274
Private party facilities
PLEASE CONTACT US AT 617-936-4274

Forcella

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cacio e Pepe

Cesar Salad

Rigatoni alla Barese

Menu

What 969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Forcella offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Forcella restaurant rated?

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