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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7 (1010)
$31 to $50
Italian
33 North Sq Boston, Boston, MA 02113-2405

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,010 people are saying

Forcella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forcella offers an intimate dining experience in Boston's North End with "amazing food" and "great service." The outdoor patio and cozy ambiance are "highly recommended." Guests enjoy a "delicious" menu featuring standout dishes like cacio e pepe and meatballs. Despite some minor ambience and music critiques, Forcella remains a favorite spot for many.
1,010 Reviews

  1. Sara

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster risotto was absolutely out of this world!

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  2. Judy

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Server was very friendly and helpful but not attentive. Took too long to pay the bill. Music level could have lowered the noise level

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  3. Maryanne

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was friendly and attentive, other staff were professional and friendly, and food and drinks were delicious!

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  4. Jeri VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The seafood pasta had very little flavor, bolognese and carbonara were much better. The music was edm, didn’t match the vibe.

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  5. allix VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David was amazing!!! Food was excellent - pork belly app, mushroom risotto. 5 stars!!

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  6. Claire VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Would recommend to a friend, love the outdoor patio.

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  7. jonathan VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with 2 other couples and had a very fine meal. We highly recommend seating in their private patio. The food was of good quality and the waitstaff attentive.

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  8. Kimberly

    Greater Boston73 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice dinner. We started with meatballs and caesar salad as appetizers and then for entrees we had Chicken Parm, the Bolognese and the Puttanesca, which were all good. We had friends visiting from out of town and the experience was solid, but we'd try a new place in the North End next time, as it had a sort of generic feel. It was a nice setting but didn't feel like an authentic experience, more like just another restaurant.

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  9. Rachel

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so expensive and our pasta was very undercooked. :(

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  10. Steven

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forcella is one of the best restaurants in the North End. The food is excellent, and the ambience on the back deck is really great.

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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 1010 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Forcella

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
  • 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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