Faccia a Faccia

4.6

49 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more.

Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy.

Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 991-1080
Website
https://facciaafacciaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.

Location
278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
$100.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
This Valentine's Day, let us spoil you. To ensure you can spend as much time Faccia a Faccia (face to face) with your date, we have built an expansive and exciting menu that is sure to make the night one to remember. This five course chef's tasting menu will sweep you off your feet. Options will include new and exciting dishes only available for this night. $100 per person. Drinks, tax, kitchen wellness fee, and tip not included.

grandma bread$8.00
tomato, opal basil pesto V
stuffed olives$12.00
anchovy, pork sausage, red pepper GF
potato chips$22.00
caviar, green goddess, seaweed salt GF
carcioffi fritti$18.00
fried artichokes, modern roman style GF V
whipped ricotta$17.00
smoked beets, apple, meyer lemon V
mozzarella sticks$24.00
ossetra caviar GF

CRUDO

bluefin tuna tartare*$21.00
jicama, nasturium, calabrian aioli GF
hamachi*$23.00
green tomato, chanterelles, olives GF?
sicilian*$24.00
tuna, hamachi, pacifico bass, uni, red onion, caper, olive oil, sea salt GF
island creek oysters*$9.00
prickly pear GF

SMALL PLATES

farmer’s market salad$17.00
creamy italian dressing V
heirloom chicories$17.00
persimmon, kohlrabi, pinenut, pecorino sardo GF?
burrata$21.00
roasted pear, prosciutto, mint walnut pesto, grilled sourdough
octopus$22.00
black rice, guanciale, romano beans, charred leek vinaigrette GF
lamb ribs$21.00
date bbq sauce, marjoram salsa GF
grilled nantucket bay scallop$31.00
veloute, caviar, chive oil GF?
iberico sausage$23.00
lentils, heirloom pepper relish, pickled onions, hazelnuts GF
cappelletti$36.00
koginut squash, taleggio crema, swiss chard, pine nut, pepitas V
maltagliati$41.00
oxtail ragu, soffritto, scotch bonnet
squid ink trottle$35.00
uni, melted leeks, calabrian chili
risotto alla vongole$36.00
littleneck clams, crab butter, furikake
paccheri bolognese$38.00
beef & nduja sugo, peccorino
rigatoni cacio e pepe$29.00
black pepper, pecorino, warm spices V
tajarin$95.00
4grams white alba truffle, cultured butter, parmesan?
seasonal pasta tasting$96.00
cappelletti, bolognese, tajarin with white truffles?

MEATS & FISH

branzino "christmas style"$44.00
salsa verde, pesto alla trapanese, fingerlings GF
chicken milanese$42.00
shaved artichoke salad, black truffle, chicken jus GF
black garlic skirt steak*$48.00
koji, romanesco cauliflower, gooseberry, cipollini, shishitos GF
burger & fries$21.00
american cheese, pickled red onion, gochujang aioli
black garlic skirt steak$48.00
fennel crema, broccolini, sunchokes GF
chicken milanese$41.00
shaved artichoke salad, black truffle, chicken jus GF
grilled scituate lobster$61.00
manila clams, chorizo, spicy lobster brodo, fregola, chili butter

Crudo

sicilian*$24.00
tuna, hamachi, pacifico bass, uni, red onion, caper, olive oil, sea salt GF
island creek oysters*$9.00
pink peppercorn and rhubarb migonette GF

Snacks

stuffed olives$12.00
anchovy, pork sausage, red pepper GF
potato chips$22.00
seaweed salt, caviar, green goddess GF
whipped ricotta$17.00
smoked beets, apple, meyer lemon
carciofi fritti$18.00
fried artichoke, modern roman style GF V
mozzarella sticks$18.00
pomodoro GF?

Small Plates

farmer’s market salad$17.00
creamy italian dressing V ?
burrata$21.00
pear, prosciutto, mint walnut pesto, grilled sourdough
octo dog$22.00
octopus sausage, brioche, aioli, spicy relish, tomato, crispy shallots

BRUNCH-ISH

cacio e pepe scramble$18.00
guanciale, parmesan, toast?
breakfast sandwich$17.00
two eggs, mortadella, provolone, green garlic salsa, aioli?
eggs in purgatory$19.00
two eggs, roasted tomato sauce, spicy coppa, polenta, fried shallot GF
pancake$15.00
apples, meringue, caramel GF V
eggs & bacon$14.00
two sunny side eggs, bacon, sourdough, mustard sauce GF?
spaghetti carbonara$26.00
pancetta, black pepper, egg yolk
squid ink trottole$35.00
uni, melted leeks, calabrian chili

SWEETS

baked sorrentina$16.00
vanilla gelato, yuzu cream, meringue, candied citrus GF
tiramisu$16.00
ladyfingers, cardamom cream, coffee liqueur, espresso GF
affogato$10.00
vanilla gelato, carraro crema espresso GF
baci di dama$9.00
italian almond cookies, nutella GF
formaggio$13.00
fried walnuts, citrus honey, tomato sorbetto, brioche

SCOOPS

gelato$12.00
Vanilla, Panettone, Sesame Brownie, Sassafras
Sorbetto$12.00
Pear

DESSERT COCKTAILS

espresso martini$18.00
vodka, cardamaro, st. george coffee liqueur, vanilla, espresso
solero$16.00
vodka, passion fruit, cream, limoncello
caffe corretto$15.00
espresso and select spirit

SPRITZ

spa day$17.00
italicus, cucumber, mint, lime, bubbles
slice of sorrento$17.00
aperol, limoncello, raspberry, prosecco
drop the beet$18.00
jalapeño infused tequila, beet, lemon, bubbles, lambrusco
when in rome$18.00
gin, peach, thyme, lemon, bubbles
meant fuyu$18.00
sông cái gin, persimmon, lemon, bubbles

ORIGINALS

calabrian heat$16.00
xicaru mezcal, calabrian chili, lemon
beekeeper$17.00
ginger infused vodka, honey, chamomile, lemon
la dolce vita$17.00
amaro lucano, grappa bianca, mint, strawberry, lime
cane and kompa$18.00
coconut, navet1804 clairin, aloe, lime
sardinian sour
hibiscus bourbon, silvio sarta rosso, lemon, egg white, cannanou

NEGRONIS

rosa - on draft!$16.00
st george terroir gin, cocchi rosa, luxardo bitter bianco, peychauds
let’s be fronds$18.00
junipero gin, bianco vermouth, pineapple, olive oil, salers aperitif?
1794$18.00
rye, campari, sweet vermouth, xocolatl mole bitters?
big fig energy$17.00
ten to one dark rum, fig, averna, punt e mes, grapefruit swath

FIZZ

Monzio Compagnoni “Saten”
Chardonnay, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy ‘18
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Alice "Ose"
Brut Rose, Veneto, Italy ‘20
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

ORANGE & PINK

Cellario “E! Orange”
Nascetta/Moscato, Piedmont, Italy ‘22?
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Centovigne "il Rosa"
Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy ‘23
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

WHITE

Guy Allion “Les Mazelles”
Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Loire, France ‘21 ?
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Ca’ di Sopra
Albana, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ‘22?
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Agnanum
“Sabbia Vulcanica” Falanghina, Campania, Italy ‘22?
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Alphonse Mellot
Chardonnay, Cote de la Chartie, Loire, France ‘19
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Angelo Negro Unfiltered Arneis, Piedmont, Italy '20$60.00
Gurrieri Moscato Bianco, Sicily, Italy ‘21$62.00
Domaine Zafeirakis Assytriko, Tyrnavos, Greece '22$64.00
Iniceri "Abisso" Catarratto, Sicily, Italy '21$62.00
Sybille Kuntz Riesling, Mosel, Germany '21$72.00
Diego Curtaz Chardonnay, Vallée d'Aoste, Italy '21$90.00
Cirelli Trebbiano, Abruzzo, Italy '20$62.00
Agricola Punica "Samas" Vermentino/Chardonnay, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy '21$58.00
Marco di Bartoli "Vigna Verde" Grillo, Sicily, Italy '20$67.00
Vignoble Dauny "Clos du Roy" Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Loire, France '22$98.00
Regina Viarum “Kleopatra” Falanghina, Campania, Italy ‘21$68.00
Yves Leccia “Il de Beaute” Vermentino/Biancu Gentile, Corsica, France ‘22$82.00
Frank Cornelissen “Munjebel Bianco”, Grecanico/Carricante, Sicily, Italy ‘21$118.00
Domaine Matassa “Cuvee Alexandria” Muscat, Languedoc-Roussillon, France ‘21$88.00
Punta Crena “Vigneto Isasco” Vermentino, Liguria, Italy ‘21$70.00
Bussoletti “Colle Murello” Trebbiano Spoletino, Umbria, Italy ‘22$72.00

RED

Las Jaras
“Nouveau” Carignan/Zinfandel, California ‘24 (chilled)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Sa Raja
Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy ‘21
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Iuli “Umberta”
Barbera, Piedmont, Italy ‘21 ?
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Cru Monplaisir Bordeaux Superieur Blend, France ‘21$18.00
Cru Monplaisir Bordeaux Superieur Blend, France ‘21$72.00
Poderi Cellario "Galli" Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy '20$64.00
Chateau de Grand Pre "Cuvee Spaciale" Gamay, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France '20$82.00
Fossil & Fawn Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon '21$72.00
Guglierame “Ormeasco di Pornassio” Liguria, Italy ‘21$80.00
Occipinti “SP68 Rosso” Frappato/Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy ‘22 (MAGNUM)$168.00
Terre de L'Elu "Maupiti" Gamay/Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Loire, France '21$78.00
Rabasco “Cancellato“ Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy NV$80.00
Castello del Ama Sangiovese Blend, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy '20$96.00
Fatalone "Gioia del Colle" Primitivo Reserva, Puglia, Italy '19$65.00
L’Arco “Rosso del Veronese”, Corvina Blend, Veneto, Italy ‘20$84.00
Gelsomoro Montepulciano Blend, Marche, Italy ‘19$70.00
Alain Graillot Syrah, Croze-Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France '20$110.00
Pian dell Orino "Rosso di Montalcino" Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy '19$180.00
Barone Di Villagrande “Etna Rosso” Nerello Mascalese Blend, Sicily, Italy’19$74.00
Osa Major "Mataro" Mourvedre, Clarksburg, California '21$80.00
Signoraginni "Darco" Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy '21$82.00
Monte Rio Cellars “Royal T” Zinfandel, Lodi, California 2021$88.00

SPARKLING

Valli Unite "Il Brut & Beast" Cortese/ Malvasia, Piedmont, Italy '21$64.00
Bibi Graetz “Bollamatta” Sparkling Rose, Tuscany, Italy NV$78.00
Allesandra Divella Blanc de Blancs, Doaggio Zero, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy NV$118.00
Christophe Mignon "ADN Meunier" Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France NV$138.00
Bodet-Herold "Physis" Cremant de Loire, Extra Brut, Loire, France '18$82.00
Podere il Saliceto "Albone" Lambrusco Salamino, Emilia-Romagna, Italy '21$62.00

PINK

G.D. Vajra "Rosabella" Nebbiolo Blend, Piedmont, Italy '22$64.00
Gerard Boulay "Sibylle" Pinot Noir, Sancerre, Loire, France '22$86.00
Arnot Roberts Grenache Blend, California '22$74.00
Scribe "Una Lou" Pinot Noir, California '22$65.00
Lamoresca Nero d'Avola'Frappato, San Michele di Granzario, Sicily, Italy '21$78.00
Salvo Foti "Vinudilice" Field Blend, Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy '19$80.00

SKIN CONTACT

Venica & Venica “Jesera” Pinot Grigio, Collio, Friuli, Italy ‘20$72.00
Rocco di Carpeneto “PTR” Pigato Blend, Liguria, Italy ‘21$76.00
Lamoresca Vermentino, Sicily, Italy ‘21$86.00

RESERVES

Domaine de la Mondeliere “Mont de Milieu” 1 er Cru, Chardonnay, Chablis, Burgundy, FR ‘20
GD Vajra "Bricco delle Viole" Nebbiolo Barolo, Piedmont, Italy '18$180.00
Foradori "Granato" Teroldego, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy '20$192.00
Sasonniere "Les Fouchardes" Chenin Blanc Loire, France '19
Cigliuti "Vie Erte" Nebbiolo Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy '18$170.00
Padelletti Sangiovese, Brinello di Montalcino Tuscany, Italy ‘17$185.00
L’Arco “Rubeo Veronese” Cab Franc Blend Veneto, Italy ‘18$185.00
Quintarelli "Primofiore" Corvina Blend, Veneto, Italy '20$226.00

DRAFTS

Maine Lunch IPA ME 7.0%$14.00
Oxbow “Luppolo” Pilsner 5%$14.00

BOTTLES & CANS

Night Shift “Santilli” IPA MA 6%$12.00
Allagash White Witbier ME 5.2%$9.00
Shacksbury Dry Cider, VT 5.2%$10.00
Athletic Brewing Co. Hazy IPA, CT 0.5%$10.00
Hero 95 Lager, MA 4.5%$8.00
Glutenburg GF IPA, Canada 6%$8.00

ZERO PROOF

via della seta$9.00
kiwi, basil, lemon
G-Rated$11.00
black tea, vanilla, passion fruit, egg white
almost aperol spritz$8.00
blood orange, san bitter, bubbles

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Faccia a Faccia offers a vibrant dining experience with "lively ambience" and "fun cocktails." The menu boasts standout dishes like "tuna outstanding," lamb ribs, and chicken Milanese. Guests appreciate the gluten-free options and "impeccable" service. While some found the food salty, the overall experience is consistently praised.

50 Reviews

D
Danielle
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Innovative, delicious food. Knowledgeable server, great team approach to service. Amazing music! A bit pricy but overall worth the experience.
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Kathleen
VIP
Greater Boston
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Especially for people with allergies! A plus
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Luanne
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a wonderful place. Manager. Service ambiance. Food top
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robert
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious and creative food. Would be 5 stars if the music wasn’t so loud!
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Tristan
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, food and ambience were fantastic! We love Bar Pallino and this was our first time trying the restaurant.
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Jen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional attention to details. Celiacs should come here with no pause! Absolutely delicious and extremely free of cross contamination. Definitely order the fried artichoke- that’s the stuff of foodie dreams.
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Katherine
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really appreciated the many celiac safe, gluten free options. Only downside to the food was that it was extremely salty. They should dial back the salt.
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Ronny
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. They easily accommodated gluten free options which were delicious! All dishes were excellent. Great place for family and friends to enjoy an excellent dinner!
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karine
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection! Best dinner in a long time! Order the dessert that flames!
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ELYSE
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Have been here a few times, but will definitely not be coming back after last nights over-salted and over-priced meal! Every dish was over-salted from our apps to the pastas to our mains of chicken Milanese. The farmers salad was over dressed and our server neglected to tell us that the chicken Milanese dish we ordered as our “main” is topped with the same (over-dressed) salad we ordered as an app. Our server was not helpful in guiding us or in making suggestions on what apps and dishes to order or what quantities to order or what wines best pair with our dishes.
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Faccia a Faccia is rated 4.6 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://facciaafacciaboston.com/
Phone number
(857) 991-1080
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.

Faccia a Faccia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Day Dinner

SNACKS

grandma bread$8.00

stuffed olives$12.00

potato chips$22.00

carcioffi fritti$18.00

whipped ricotta$17.00

mozzarella sticks$24.00

CRUDO

bluefin tuna tartare*$21.00

hamachi*$23.00

sicilian*$24.00

island creek oysters*$9.00

SMALL PLATES

farmer’s market salad$17.00

heirloom chicories$17.00

burrata$21.00

octopus$22.00

lamb ribs$21.00

grilled nantucket bay scallop$31.00

iberico sausage$23.00

cappelletti$36.00

maltagliati$41.00

squid ink trottle$35.00

risotto alla vongole$36.00

paccheri bolognese$38.00

rigatoni cacio e pepe$29.00

tajarin$95.00

seasonal pasta tasting$96.00

MEATS & FISH

branzino "christmas style"$44.00

chicken milanese$42.00

black garlic skirt steak*$48.00

burger & fries$21.00

black garlic skirt steak$48.00

chicken milanese$41.00

grilled scituate lobster$61.00

Crudo

sicilian*$24.00

island creek oysters*$9.00

Snacks

stuffed olives$12.00

potato chips$22.00

whipped ricotta$17.00

carciofi fritti$18.00

mozzarella sticks$18.00

Small Plates

farmer’s market salad$17.00

burrata$21.00

octo dog$22.00

BRUNCH-ISH

cacio e pepe scramble$18.00

breakfast sandwich$17.00

eggs in purgatory$19.00

pancake$15.00

eggs & bacon$14.00

spaghetti carbonara$26.00

squid ink trottole$35.00

SWEETS

baked sorrentina$16.00

tiramisu$16.00

affogato$10.00

baci di dama$9.00

formaggio$13.00

SCOOPS

gelato$12.00

Sorbetto$12.00

DESSERT COCKTAILS

espresso martini$18.00

solero$16.00

caffe corretto$15.00

SPRITZ

spa day$17.00

slice of sorrento$17.00

drop the beet$18.00