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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

4.6
4.6
8 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 8 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
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant and delicious food. You can’t go wrong with any menu selection.

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  2. john

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mozzarella sticks!! They are the best I have ever had

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  3. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, enjoyed the food and the vibe of the restaurant is very nice

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  4. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT EXPERIENCE! Lively ambience - Sat at bar - bartender was awesome. Fun cocktails & helpful insight for menu choices! Loved the small plates- Tuna outstanding & lamb ribs delish. Chicken Milanese perfect & bolognese to die for. No leftovers & no room for dessert. Put It on your list!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great with gluten free allergy. Wish that the menu item descriptions provided more detail

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  6. Frank

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's not too bad really, just your run-of-the-mill kind of spot. Nothing over the top, but comfortably normal. You might want to consider it!

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  7. chris

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Enjoyed the tapas. All the food was great.

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  8. Maria Jose

    Baja California

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best grilled octopus Ive had. Ever. Would definitely come back just for that.

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FAQs

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Faccia a Faccia is rated 4.6 stars by 8 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
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today

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Google Map for Faccia a Faccia

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
  • 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.
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