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Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA
Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
992 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    PLEASE CONTACT US AT 617-936-4274
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 992 people are saying

Forcella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella shines with "great service and great food," offering an "intimate atmosphere" perfect for date nights. Guests rave about the "best pasta ever" and "amazing food and atmosphere." The staff is "incredible and informative," enhancing the overall dining experience. A must-visit for refined Italian cuisine in the North End.
992 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Avery did a great job taking care of us and gave us great service

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We went to Forcella for dinner on a cool evening. When we walked into the restaurant, the windows were open and it was very cold inside. We had asked if there was anything that could be done and the waitress said that it was really hot in there. Looking around we quickly noticed that most people were wearing their winter jackets still inside. We decided to stay at the restaurant after a little bit of deliberating, hoping that we would warm up. Throughout the evening, we noticed people being asked to sit further and further away from the open window, though even that wasn’t helpful since the restaurant is so small. When it comes down to it, I think that the service should be more observant of their guests and realize that everyone was freezing and just because the two servers were warm, no one else was. We also had the strange experience of them, dropping off our bottle of wine and not coming back for about 10 minutes to open it. We had high hopes because we knew the food there was good, but overall being frozen and not able to take our jackets off made the experience not so great. I will not be going back again.

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  3. Deborah

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was on point! The meatballs melt in your mouth. Portions were good, not too much, not too little. Tasty Italian

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  4. Amy

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cacio e Pepe, spaghetti and meatballs, pesto, and espresso martini were delicious. Requested chicken with the pasta dishes and it was served with a fried cutlet. Very tasty but quite heavy. Would love to see grilled protein options. Ambience is typical north end…quaint and a bit dark but could do without the “techno” sounding music. Made it difficult to have much conversation without raising our voices.

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  5. Brandon VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favorite Italian restaurant in North end by far the food the service was just amazing. The food quality and flavor is second to none very intimate family friendly but also a great place to take out a date.

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  6. Marcilie VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around! Highly recommend! Service and food exceptional

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  7. Jill

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a nice spot in the north end and the food is delicious!

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  8. Meghan VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forcella never disappoints! From the great ambiance to the incredible and informative staff and delicious food! Went here after work with some girlfriends and had such a great time. This is my favorite spot in the north end.

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  9. Mark

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t miss experience in the North End! Food and service are excellent!

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  10. Mia

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service ever! My mom flew in to visit me and wanted to get Italian food and so I made a reservation here @ 9:30pm because they had availability! I was worried that they were closed because on the website it said they closed at 9pm but they still were able to seat us! The bread and olive oil was divine and our entrees and drinks were DELICIOUS. Loved our server Sarah, and the other server Marcis, for being so kind and awesome. Can’t wait to 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 992 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Forcella

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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