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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

499 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

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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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, Takeout, Wine

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Avaland 25th Anniversary Dinner
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 16, 2022 only
In Celebration Of The Book Release Nocturnal Admissions By Steve Adelman FIRST COURSE Choice Of BEET SALAD Oven Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Mascarpone Crema, Orange Segments, Pistachio and Aged Balsamic SALUMI & BURRATA Chef’s Selection of Italian Cured Meats, Burrata, Crostini, & Accompaniment MID COURSE Choice Of CACIO & PEPE Black Pepper Tagliatelle, Grana PESTO RISOTTO Basil Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes MAIN Choice Of SALMON Zucchini, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pesto, Baby Tomatoes, Toasted Pistachios POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA Marinara, Herb Crumbs, Smoked Mozzarella NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 10oz New York Strip, Crispy Potato, Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta with a Montepulciano Demi SIGNED BOOK BY STEVE ADELMAN

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
Burrata$19.00
Roasted Delicata Squash, Spiced Cranberries, Pepita Brittle, and Truffle butternut Squash Puree'
Cesar Salad$15.00
Romaine, Baby Tomato, Shaved Grana, White Anchovy, Olive Crostini
Pan Roasted Quail$20.00
Fig Jam, Smoked Apple Agrodolce, Arugula, Pistachio
Beet Salad$16.00
Oven Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Mascarpone Crema, Orange Segments, Pistachio and Aged Balsamic

Pasta & Risotto

Rigatoni alle Melenzane$26.00
Roasted Eggplants, Capers, Basil, Stewed Tomato, Grana
Gnocchi al Coniglio$35.00
Slow Braised Rabbit, Roasted Carrot, Marjoram Brodo
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$29.00
Traditional Italian Meat Sauce, Pappardelle, Stewed Tomato, and Grana
Linguine al Pesto$24.00
Basil Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes
Cacio e Pepe$24.00
Black Pepper Tagliatelle, Grana
Rigatoni alla Barese$28.00
Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Toasted Garlic, White Wine
Risotto Funghi & Parmigiano$28.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Herbs, Parmigiano
Risotto al Pesto$32.00
Pan Roasted Shrimp Over Risotto with Chef's Signature Pesto
Linguine alle Vongole$28.00
Cape Cod Clams, Garlic, Chili, White Wine
Black Pepper Tagliatelle alla Carbonara$25.00
Pancetta, Egg Yolk, Pecorino Romano

Secondi

Pan Roasted Salmon$36.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic Herb Farro, Truffle Butternut Squash Puree', Pepita Brittle
Pan Roasted Duck Breast$40.00
Marsala Black Cherry Reduction, Farro Ragu' with Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Potato, and Grilled Fennel
Bistecca del Giorno
Creamy Polenta, Roasted Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Red Wine Saba
- MP
Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$30.00
Marinara, Herb Crumbs, Smoked Mozzarella
Brasato di Manzo$36.00
Braised Short Rib, Crispy Potato, Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta with a Montepulciano Demi

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$8.00
Pickled Peppers, Toasted Garlic
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables$11.00
Truffle Butternut Squash Puree'
Toasted Garlic & Herb Farro$10.00
Herb Roasted Mushrooms$11.00
Shallot, Smoked Sea Salt, Lemon Zest

What 499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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southshoremama
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
My salmon was dry and overcooked. Vegetables were soggy and tasteless. Service was meh. We were very disappointed.
BF
BhamFoodie
Birmingham
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
B
Bostonfoodie
New England
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great!
L
Leaozinho
Baltimore
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent server Good food and wine Would recommend
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Laura
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the secluded outdoor patio. Felt spacious and not overly crowded with tables. Food was excellent, and our server was lovely.
A
Andre
New England
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
just go to Prezza honestly, their food is way better
GC
GC20
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall1food3service5ambience5
Two members of my party out of 9 were late to the restaurant. The hostess (manager?) was rude about this even though controlling the actions of other people was clearly beyond our control in that moment because the two were already on the way. They eventually seated us but wouldn't let us order until everyone arrived. It felt like the hostess was breathing down our necks and judging us the entire time. The entire experience felt stressful and uncomfortable because of these strict rules which I have never seen before in any other restaurant. Some of us from my party have actually been in the restaurant business before as waiters/waitresses. We completely understand how unreasonable customers can be. However, we have never seen such inflexible treatment from a restaurant's hostess to their customers in situations like this. The hostess's argument for behaving this way was because they were booked for the night and worried about capacity. We arrived at the beginning of dinner service and there were plenty of empty tables from the time we came in to the time we left. The food was fine and the servers were excellent so nothing against the staff. TLDR: Would not recommend for groups!
JG
JenG
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service at Forcella was amazing! My partner and I kept saying that it was the best we've had in a while. The food itself was unique and delicious as well, and the wine selection was incredible.
D
Davide
New England
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I have dined at Forcella for quite awhile and the staff and ambiance, both outdoors and indoors, is excellent. The menu is limited - I understand, for a small restaurant - but there were no specials last night and I think after so much time that they should rethink and change the menu.
AM
AnnM
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Forcella! The food and service are amazing. The wine selection is unique and the staff are super knowledgeable and make excellent recommendations. The pastas were cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food always excellent
M
Malarkey
New England
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
This was our first time here. We all had different pastas, which were excellent—the pasta was perfectly Al center and the sauces were wonderful. My sausage and broccoli rabe was outstanding. Another guest had the burrata mozzarella appetizer, which we all sampled: the perfect blend of garlic, tomatoes and basil that was subtle and interesting. Excellent wine list—lots of good choices. Although there were plenty of special wines (read here expensive) there were also very good choices in the $ 50-$70 range. They don’t serve coffee or dessert, but suggest nearby places to visit for that. The decor was great—brick walls, interesting contemporary black and white contemporary portraits, everything simple but just right. Attentive and friendly service.
HH
HeidiH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was recommended to my friend and me for a quick visit to the Boston area. We had a reservation, but our earlier plans were finished ahead of schedule and we took the chance of stopping to see if we could be seated instead of waiting for our designated time; they were very accomodating and even gave us the window table. It was fun to do some people watching as we ate and drank. We each drank wine, one red and one white and we loved the suggestions. My friend had the beet salad and I had the burrata, both were delicious. For dinner, my friend chose the Black Pepper Carbonara and I had the Chicken Parmigiana and again, both dinners were delicious. I know I could select other adjectives, but to say they have ruined us for other Italian eateries might sound extreme, but the food was truly one of the best meals we have ever eaten. The entire experience was 10 stars out of 5 and I suggest you Run, don't walk to Forcella!
ForcellaResponded on May 3, 2022
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JD
JerseyDad
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small place - nice brick walls and cozy atmosphere. They also have a nice courtyard in back of the restaurant - looks nice for warm weather. Menu was small but on point. Service was terrific - very attentive in a good way. Food was all excellent - really well prepared and good. Wine list was nice too - not overwhelming and good wines at various price points. We will definitely return. Very nice restaurant in North end and not on the touristy Hanover which is a plus.
B
Boston
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot, super food. Service was wonderful, will definitely go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere
ForcellaResponded on May 3, 2022
Thank you
TA
TravelingAngel
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great with a delicious gluten free option and waitstaff was attentive and friendly. Would definitely go back
ForcellaResponded on May 3, 2022
Thank you
d
danakaren
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. Especially the pesto!!!! Really nice experience.
ForcellaResponded on May 3, 2022
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PI
PamI
New England
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet weekday evening in this tiny spot. Excited to hear that they are expanding. Attentive and professional service and amazing dishes. Salmon and chicken Parm are both outstanding.
ForcellaResponded on May 3, 2022
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NancyA
London
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner. Small but nice menu. Service was excellent. Everything we had was delicious. Good portions. The only negative is no coffee or desert but well worth a visit.
LS
LarsS
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great Italian food - we had the gnocchi and the carbonara, both very good! Nice wine list and top notch service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Had to send two items back: quail was over salted and duck was not rendered down enough. Service was ok. Definitely felt rushed. Unable to enjoy the dining experience. Great menu and beautiful restaurant. Pasta dishes were on point. Perfectly Al dente.
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Daddy00
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neighborhood Gem. My daughter, who lives in Boston, asked me to find an "authentic Italian Restaurant" in the North End for the family to go for dinner. After some research, came across Forcella - very cozy but easily accomodated our party of five, delish pasta, very affordable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
super yummy and great decor! i recommend the bolognese!
CM
CaroleM
New England
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent! On one of the busiest days in years this was a wonderful experience. Waitress excellent and food perfectly done.
G
Gianboy
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming restaurant. Wait staff super friendly. Had beet salad and rigatoni with eggplant and both were excellent. Bread was also very good. Overall, highly recommend.
CA
ChristyA
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the food and ambiance and the staff was amazing.
JF
JeffF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great seats right by the open window. The waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. Nice southern Italian wines. Pastas were good. Try the one w sausage and broccoli rab
LS
LizS
New England
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hidden gem in Boston's North End. Limited menu but each item is prepared and served with care. Skip the touristy Italian restaurants in Hanover Street and dine at Forcella.
S
Sarah
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Forcella and it was delicious! We had a bottle of wine recommended by our server. We shared the meatball appetizer, so good! He got the salmon and I had the caccio e Pepe both were fantastic! Loved the ambience and would absolutely go back again. Great experience!
CM
CaitlinM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very tasty food. Attentive servers. I love how the restaurant is right next door to Paul Revere's house, a little piece of history. It's cool to be dining on the Freedom Trail.
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Andersen
Charlotte
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the meal was wonderful from the service to the meal.
TU
TheUmp
New England
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Simply said. Excellent! For homemade pasta and food, please go here.
SM
SpencerM
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried 2 of there homemade pasta dishes and they were both fantastic. The Pasta Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe, just outstanding. The Pan Roasted Salmon was also just incredibly well done.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, wine was great, service was fantastic (Max and Tatiana you guys rock!). Take your long time boo thang or a first date here for an intimate date night with great music and vibes.
BM
BillM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place for quiet dining. And it’s in a great area of Boston to make it part of a “walking evening”.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Great dinner but they were playing pop music. The restaurant could have felt really authentic with Italian music.
TV
TerriV
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
VERY GOOD! The staff was very friendly and welcoming especially as we came 5 min before opening and were seated immediately. The food was fantastic as well the carbonara was prefect and the gnocchi had a great balance of flavors! Highly recommend- only thing I would say is get these people a bigger place as the kitchen is very small and drink menu is limited.
TH
TonyH
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for restaurant week menu and it did not disappoint. Although the quantities were smaller than their main menu, all 4 of us loved each course. The Carbonara was some of the best that I have had. The Salmon and Chicken Parm were excellent as well. The wait staff was attentive, friendly and never forgot anything. We will be back.
AH
AlisonH
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Such an amazing meal!!! The waitress was really excellent helping us chose wines that fit our taste and even let us try some before deciding. She also was good with my food allergy and very knowledgeable about ingredients. Speaking of food - my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The meatballs for an appetizer were moist and the sauce was so flavorful. The pollo alla parmagiana was the BEST I EVER HAD - there was a flavor in there that.... makes your cheeks feel happy - is the only way I can describe it! The cacio and pepe was good, but could have used a little more salt - the noodles were cooked perfectly though. My only complaint would be in the environment itself - its soo small but in a tightly packed way were I felt like I was constantly in the way. But I hope to be coming back soon - so amazing

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
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 499 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

May 25, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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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, Takeout, 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

Takeout from OpenTableNew

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Primi

Tagliata di Salumi e Formaggi$25.00

Meatballs alla Parmigiana$15.00

Burrata$19.00

Cesar Salad$15.00

Pan Roasted Quail$20.00

Beet Salad$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Rigatoni alle Melenzane$26.00

Gnocchi al Coniglio$35.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$29.00

Linguine al Pesto$24.00

Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Rigatoni alla Barese$28.00

Risotto Funghi & Parmigiano$28.00

Risotto al Pesto$32.00

Linguine alle Vongole$28.00

Black Pepper Tagliatelle alla Carbonara$25.00

Secondi

Pan Roasted Salmon$36.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast$40.00

Bistecca del Giorno

Cotoletta di Pollo alla Parmigiana$30.00

Brasato di Manzo$36.00

Contorni

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$8.00

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables$11.00

Toasted Garlic & Herb Farro$10.00

Herb Roasted Mushrooms$11.00

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