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Forcella

Name: Forcella
Address: 33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA, United States, 02113-2405
Telephone: (617) 936-4274
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

615 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
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
Neighborhood
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

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Experiences

PIEDMONT WINE DINNER
$135.00 per person
Mar 1, 2023 only
Citrus Cured Salmon - pickled fennel, dill pollen, caraway cracker 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Warm Kale and Radicchio Salad - poached pear vinaigrette, gorgonzola, toasted hazelnuts 2021 Roero Arneis Steak Tartare - beef tenderloin, capers, shallots, mustard, lemon, quail egg, crostini 2018 Barbera D’Asti Classico Superiore Mushroom Risotto - roasted mushrooms, herbs, grana padano, winter truffle 2015 Barolo Riserva “Bussia” Seared Lamb Steak - warm green bean salad, roasted onion, baby tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, robiola 2016 Albarossa “Albarone” Tiramisu Limoncello
UMBRIA WINE DINNER
$100.00 per person
Feb 9, 2023 only
1st Course Creamy truffle polenta, Wild mushrooms, Grana, Saba reduction 2021 Grechetto 2nd Course Crispy Pork Belly, Pickled Eggplant Purée, Charred Rabe Pesto, Grana Aioli 2021 Rosato di Sagrantino 3rd Course Wild Mushroom Risotto 2020 Sangiovese 4th Course Braised Short Ribs, Potato Purée, Rabe, Pancetta, Red Wine Demi “Saliato” Colli Perugini 70%Sangiovese 20%Merlot 10 % Cabernet Sauv. 5th Course Tiramisu 2013 Passito Del Sangiovese GRATUITY AND TAXES NOT INCLUDED

Popular dishes

Tagliata di Salumi e Formaggi$25.00
Chef's Selection of Italian Cured Meats, Cheeses, Crostini, & Accompaniments
Meatballs alla Parmigiana$15.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Shaved Grana
Creamy Truffled Polenta$18.00
Crispy Mushrooms, Red Wine Saba
Burrata$19.00
Tomato Jam, Toasted Pine Nuts, Grilled Bread, Sicilian Oregano, Aged Balsamic
Sauté of Clams$18.00
Manila Clams, Garlic, Chili, White Wine, Grilled Bread
Cesar Salad$15.00
Romaine, Baby Tomato, Shaved Grana, White Anchovy, Olive Crostini
Beet Salad$16.00
Oven Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Mascarpone Crema, Orange Segments, Pepitas and Aged Balsamic
Pan Seared Scallops$20.00
Squid Ink Potato, Cauliflower, Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Speck Dusted Hazelnut
Polipetti Affogati$20.00
Baby Octopus, Stewed Tomato, White Wine, Chili, Toasted Bread

Pasta & Risotto

Rigatoni alle Melenzane$27.00
Roasted Eggplants, Capers, Basil, Pomodoro, Grana
Gnocchi al Coniglio$36.00
Slow Braised Rabbit, Roasted Carrot, Charred Scallion, Marjoram Brodo
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$30.00
Traditional Italian Meat Sauce, Pappardelle, Stewed Tomato, and Grana
Spaghetti al Pesto$25.00
Basil Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes
Cacio e Pepe$25.00
Black Pepper Linguine, Grana
Rigatoni alla Barese$29.00
Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Toasted Garlic, White Wine
Risotto Funghi & Parmigiano$29.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Herbs, Parmigiano
Risotto all'Aragosta$40.00
Local Lobster, Spanish Saffron, Buttered Leeks
Spaghetti alla Amatriciana$28.00
Cured pork, Stewed Tomato, Onion, Basil, Chili, Grana Padano
Black Pepper Linguine alla Carbonara$26.00
Pancetta, Egg Yolk, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare$36.00
Manila Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Garlic, Chili, White Wine, Pomodoro

Secondi

Pan Roasted Salmon*$38.00
Warm Chickpea Salad, Caramelized Onions, Kale, Blistered Tomatoes, Speck Dusted Hazelnut
Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$42.00
Spiced Carrot Puree, Roasted Mushrooms, Farro, Grilled Scallion, Chili Treads, Fig Agrodolce
Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$34.00
Marinara, Herb Crumbs, Smoked Mozzarella
Short Rib*$42.00
Creamy Potato, Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta with a Montepulciano Demi
Porchetta$38.00
Porcini Stuffed Pork Belly, Truffled Polenta, Kale, Red Wine Saba

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00
Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables$11.00
Celery Root and Apple Puree Puree
Roasted Root Vegetable Farro$11.00
Roasted Mushrooms$11.00
Mixed Herbs, Garlic, Lemon Zest

What 615 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food had highs and lows, but the overall experience was taken down by the service. The waitstaff was rushing throughout the entire meal, including aggressively refilling wine to empty the bottle faster and get us to leave. They dropped the check 45 minutes after we sat down.
MA
MarkA
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greeted warmly by Shannon who introduced us to our server, Max. He was knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations along with wine pairings. A great place to feel like you’re family! OUTSTANDING!
H
Happycustomer
Coastal Georgia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food and atmosphere was great. The waiter seemed mad the whole time
NS
NicholasS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible pasta dishes and affordable wines. Great ambiance
AS
ASpiderB
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Loved out visit. Rabbit Gnocchi was great. Service was thoughtful and attentive.
LB
LexiB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Forcella was a great find! Tucked away around the corner from busy Hanover, it helped to be away from the crowds to be able to enjoy conversation. We enjoyed some polenta to start then a VERY tasty black pepper carbonara. Would certainly go back - environment was nice: quaint, beautiful brick, small and cozy.
t
thruthseeker
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
New year's eve i think they just wanted to go home. Food arrived 5 minutes after we ordered, and was nothing special. Chickpeas under my salmon were dry, and salmon needed seasoning. Ambiance was a bit odd Disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
New Year Eve
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants in the north end!
n
nofojo
New England
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Cute, cozy space. Tables close together for an intimate feel. Favorite dishes were the meatball appetizer and the porchetta. Menu is what you see, what you get - no cocktails, no specials, no dessert nor coffee. Reservations on a weekend felt like a must.
SS
SherriS
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, & ambiance. Great date night!
JO
JackOD
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere and excellent food. Would highly recommend.
L
Lobster
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Average food from an Italian native point of view. Super noisy due to a birthday, which is understandable. Poring the remainder of an old wine bottle and mixing it with a freshly opened one isn’t however.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time dining at this wonderful restaurant, everything from the food to the service was amazing. The cacio e pepe was the best I ever had in the north end, this place is small but charming and the ambiance was just right. It is a MUST try and great for a date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here this evening and was very pleased. I had never heard of Forcella until a friend made the recommendation to me a few days ago and I decided to make a reservation as I was meeting a colleague for dinner. As a first generation Italian American, I have impeccable taste and high standards. We ordered the sautéed clams, burrata, and Caesar salad to start, all delicious. I ordered the Risotto Pesto with shrimp which was fantastic, and interestingly the pesto did not contain any nuts. My friend had the pan roasted duck and was very happy. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive and the gentleman at the door was very welcoming, making sure we knew where the bathrooms were. He was also wearing some really sharp shoes! Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Absolutely the worst ignorant service. This is a very small place, so we could always see our waiter standing not too far from us. He was literally picking his nose right before taking our order….. Then, we saw him yawning the whole evening. This guy doesn’t know the words like “thank you”, neither he can smile. Very unpleasant experience. And the food…… well, I love Italian food, I am also a pretty good cook myself snd I have been to Italy many many times (some of them just because of food:). This was NOT Italian food!!! Believe me!!! This was a very cheap fake “Italian” something cooked with a usage of very cheap ingredients, very cheap oil (where it was supposed to be high quality olive oil), terribly greasy, tasteless and just bad. I felt like I was having a very bad fast food for a very high price. Never ever go to this place if you want to spend a nice evening and taste real Italian food! Never coming back for sure!
CC
CraigC
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Italian cuisine served in a charming and cozy setting, with attentive and professional service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service!
M
Mark
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is my new favorite in the North End. The food was amazing (smoked prosciutto on the meat and cheese appetizer was a favorite); service was great and the ambience perfect. Must try!
AS
AshleyS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. A mix of Italian classics with some dishes that had a modern twist to them. The flavors were wonderful and the portions were filling. One thing to know, the restaurant does not have coffee or dessert, so if you're looking for that, you'll have to ask for recommendations at the end of your meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food was awful! My Pasta was over cooked mushy with a red sauce that you can’t begin to describe. Terrible! My friends pasta was undercooked , service was not available. Please don’t go do yourself a BIG Favor!!
N
Neannie
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the north end!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
went for my birthday! it was delicious.
S
Shawna
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Clean, beautiful flavors and such a nice ambiance for date night. Can’t wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my parents here and it was my first time as well, but everything was fantastic!! My co-worker recommended it to me and we absolutely loved it!
WG
WineGuy1970
New England
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a relatively new kid in town and was really good. It is a simple and straightforward menu with a great quality.
MT
MyleeT
San Antonio
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food was delicious and the wine selection perfect! Italian food was next level!
WM
WMGi
New England
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service was excellent! I wish I could say that I was as excited about the food as our waiter was. I started with the Beet Salad, which had very little goat cheese and the beets were overdressed to the point where I struggled to taste any beet--couldn't eat more than half of it. For my entree, I had the Rigatoni alle Melenzane. It was very good, but probably not good enough to lure me back. My husband started with the Meatballs and had the Chicken Parmesan as his entree. He also thought everything was good, but nothing was great. Maybe we'll try the restaurant again on another day. Sometimes it really is just who is in the kitchen on a given day.
PP
PatrickP
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With so many choices in the North end this restaurant is worth a visit. Hits the mark in all areas; food, service, and ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Enjoyed the beet salad and then wonderful pasta with great wine. The service was spectacular and the location was amazing. If you go to one Italian restaurant in Boston, go here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Italian just far enough away from tourists for a real neighborhood feel.
AF
AmyF
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, intimate, good service
l
luisc
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. The scallops were delicious. The porchatta, incredible
F
Frank
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small cute place. Food was very good and the service was excellent.
G
Grant
Atlanta
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We originally had a table outside but they were so kind in making a table for us inside. Tommy was a great waiter. We would go back.
PG
PeggyG
Cleveland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible place to eat. We sat on the patio which was beautiful. The ambiance - amazing food, great service and a hidden patio makes for a wonderful experience
ML
MartyL
New England
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
Altogether disappointing Food was generally ok, but nothing was special. Most important, the service was icy, bordering on hostile. We were looking forward to our return to dining in the North End, and we had fond memories of a long ago prior restaurant in this same space. But with so many other fine restaurants in the neighborhood, why put up with this?
T
Travelmark
New England
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good for romantic dining, only 30 people over about 12 tables so it never feels crowded. Moderately priced and good wine list. We had asked for paper menus but this was not possible since they had just re-done the seasonal menu (I think most restaurants want to avoid the printing cost, but I really like to plan out my meal by seeing all my options for all courses in a REAL menu). The duck and bolognese were well done but were a little salty, which was a surprise.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
FH
FH22
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dinner, incredible food - excellent service!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

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

Forcella is rated 4.7 stars by 615 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

Additional information

Cross street
North Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.forcellaboston.com/home
Phone number
(617) 936-4274
Private party facilities
PLEASE CONTACT US AT 617-936-4274

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Forcella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Best Italian Restaurants in Boston

The Most Romantic Restaurants in Boston

PIEDMONT WINE DINNER

UMBRIA WINE DINNER

Cacio e Pepe

Beet Salad

Cesar Salad

Primi

Tagliata di Salumi e Formaggi$25.00

Meatballs alla Parmigiana$15.00

Creamy Truffled Polenta$18.00

Burrata$19.00

Sauté of Clams$18.00

Cesar Salad$15.00

Beet Salad$16.00

Pan Seared Scallops$20.00

Polipetti Affogati$20.00

Pasta & Risotto

Rigatoni alle Melenzane$27.00

Gnocchi al Coniglio$36.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$30.00

Spaghetti al Pesto$25.00

Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Rigatoni alla Barese$29.00

Risotto Funghi & Parmigiano$29.00

Risotto all'Aragosta$40.00

Spaghetti alla Amatriciana$28.00

Black Pepper Linguine alla Carbonara$26.00

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare$36.00

Secondi

Pan Roasted Salmon*$38.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$42.00

Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$34.00

Short Rib*$42.00

Porchetta$38.00

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables$11.00

Roasted Root Vegetable Farro$11.00

Roasted Mushrooms$11.00

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