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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
953 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 14 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 953 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella offers a cozy ambiance with exceptional Italian cuisine in Boston's North End. Reviewers praise the "delicious food" and "wonderful service," highlighting dishes like carbonara and cacio e pepe. The outdoor patio provides a charming dining experience, though some note noise concerns. Overall, it's a "must-visit" for an authentic Italian meal.

953 Reviews

  1. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decided to visit for my birthday because of a glowing referral from a neighbor of ours in Charlestown. We frequently walk into the North End for dinner and have been "in search of" our favorite restaurant. Well... we may have found it. Everything was excellent - food, service, wine list, and ambiance. Highly recommended.

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  2. Louis

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding!!! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited our favorite restaurant again and had another wonderful meal!! We were seated right away at a cozy window table and greeted warmly by all. Kept it simple tonight with a Caesar salad followed by the rigatoni alla barese and the spaghetti fra diavolo, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. Already looking forward to going back to Forcella!

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  4. Sue

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a last minute reservation and it exceeded our expectations! My son and husband love bolognese and were blown away!! Thank you! We will be back!

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  5. Stephanie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the burrata, Cacio e pepe and gnocchi al corniglia. Everything was delicious and service was fast and friendly. Would definitely go back.

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  6. Andres

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we had the meatballs as entree and then Cacio e Pepe and the Gnocchi with rabbit. Delicious! Very nice atmosphere. I come again anytime.

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  7. Michael

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal! The pasta was incredible! The salad was large enough to share 3-ways!

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  8. Hamasat

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE, very kind and helpful staff. Wonderful experience overall

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  9. Chrystyna

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner catching up with friends! Pretty holiday decor added to the warmth of the room. Food was delicious and the service was friendly like always. Our favorite spot in the North End!

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  10. Susan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible! Ate there last night and food was inedible. Ordered several appetizers and they came out 2 minutes later. This is not an exaggeration! We asked them several times to slow it down and it was obvious they were not happy about it. When our entrees came, both meals were horrible! The lobster risotto was cold lobster mixed into a tomato sauce which looked like mush and tasted even worse. The spaghetti fra diavlo sauce tasted like ragu sprinkled with red pepper flakes. When waitress asked us how our meals were, we were honest with her. She apologized but it’s not her fault the food was bad. She brought our check and said she took both meals off the bill. This wasn’t our intention by being honest. We eat out frequently and this was one of the worst meals we have ever had. Despite the food being bad, we didn’t want the food taken off the bill. We tried to hand it back to her to put both meals back on, she basically threw it back down on the table in disgust and walked away. We did tip on what the full amount of the bill should have been. The couple sitting next to us were just as unhappy with their meals and experience as well. They returned their appetizer a minute after it came for tasting horrible and were disgusted when the waitress dropped off the check when they still had half a bottle of wine left without being asked if they wanted anything else. If you are looking for a great dining experience in the North End, I would highly recommend going somewhere else.

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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 953 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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