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

Forcella

4.7
4.7
974 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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

  • Location
    33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405
  • Phone number
    (617) 936-4274
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Dine Out Boston: Forcella

    $46.00 per person

    Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
    Join us in the North End in our quaint and intimate space in North Square. *Note: We do not serve coffee or dessert, but happy to recommend some of our wonderful neighbors to complete your evening. First Course (choose one): Burrata Salumi & Cheese Plate Cesar Salad Meatballs Mid Course (choose one): Cacio e Pepe Black Pepper Fettucine Carbonara Pesto Risotto Main Course (choose one): Salmon Pollo alla Parmigiana Bone-In Pork Chop
    Dine Out Boston: Forcella Photo

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What 974 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella is a charming Italian gem in Boston's North End offering "amazing food and atmosphere" and "intimate and perfect" experiences. Known for its "outstanding service" and "delicious" dishes like Cacio e Pepe and gnocchi with rabbit, patrons praise its cozy ambiance. Reservations are recommended for this must-visit spot.
974 Reviews

  1. kathleen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Forcella for Dine Out Boston week. They offered a terrific menuwith 3 hearty courses. Plenty of delicious food. Space is small but very welcoming. We hope to be back!

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  2. Thomas

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forcella makes the absolute best espresso martini I’ve had in a long time. Maris our server was truly amazing, funny, knowledable, and offered great service to our party of six. The bread was truly delicious warm and crispy. I am going to simplify it and called it Chicken Parm. It was out of this world a must try! Cannot wait to go back!

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  3. Katie

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went last night for the prefixed dinner menu, it was amazing ! Our waiter was so nice and had the best personality. He offered to take our photos and also gave us great recommendations :) I definitely want to come back again soon!

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  4. Bob

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always outstanding at Forcella. It’s one of our favorites.

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  5. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific and delicious menu! All the food we ordered was wonderful!

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  6. Christine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 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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  7. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 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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  8. Margo

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 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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  9. emily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 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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  10. Eleanor

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 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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FAQs

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

Forcella is rated 4.7 stars by 974 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forcella

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (617) 936-4274
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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