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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

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4.6 (170)
$50 and over
Italian
278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Experiences

  • Chef Tasting Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an unforgettable evening where curiosity meets culinary artistry. Our Chef’s Tasting Menu is a journey through the heart of our kitchen—an ever-evolving showcase of both signature favorites and off-menu surprises that reflect the season, the moment, and the spark of inspiration in our chef’s mind. Let go of the menu and allow us to take the reins. You’ll be treated to a multi-course experience crafted with intention and passion—each dish a love letter to bold flavors, Italian tradition, and unexpected twists. From delicate crudos and house-made pastas to creations grilled to perfection and decadent desserts, every bite is a celebration. This is more than dinner—it’s a story told in courses, an invitation to explore, indulge, and be delighted. Come hungry, come curious. Let us spoil you. Please note that due to the nature of the tasting, we are unable to be flexible with multiple allergies. Please call the restaurant before booking if you have allergy concerns.
    Chef Tasting Menu Photo

What 170 people are saying

Faccia a Faccia 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faccia a Faccia offers a delightful dining experience with "great energy" and a "fun atmosphere." Diners love the "scrumptious" lamb ribs, "fantastic" gluten-free options, and "phenomenal" shared plates. The attentive service, particularly from bartenders and servers like "Jose" and "Christina," enhances the experience, despite occasional service inconsistencies.
170 Reviews
  1. Casey

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The squid ink pasta was phenomenal, cozy date night spot and the wine bar downstairs was cool

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  2. Mark VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton51 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined outside on a beautiful evening (bring your sunglasses). Great people watching. The food is meant to be shared and comes to the table when prepared. Each item we ordered was delicious.

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  3. Shannon

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the outdoor patio was lovely

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  4. Lizzie

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. We sat in the back towards the kitchen and it was a very warm summer night making the indoor temperature extremely uncomfortable. Would recommend turning on the AC and closing windows and doors if possible.

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  5. John VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome menu with great options for all types of people. Really enjoyed everything about the dinner.

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  6. ethics

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Boston. It's especially nice when the weather allows outdoor dining.

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  7. Susan

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great energy. Great service. Great food. Will definitely return. Loved every minute. It may be a bit loud for some people but we loved the vibe!

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  8. Anne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Highly recommend this lovely neighborhood restaurant. They treated us so well!

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  9. Amy VIP

    London11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A few of us had eaten here several months ago so when we were in Boston again, we suggested eating here again. We were extremely disappointed with both the food and service. We ordered several of the same items we had remembered being very good on our last visit- a Caesar Salad and a pasta dish- and both were not anything like we remembered. We could hardly find the lettuce under the sea of dressing on the salad, and the pasta dish had so much pepper in it, it was inedible. When we complained, our server couldn’t have cared less. There are too many good restaurants in Boston. Skip this one and find one of them!

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  10. Natasha

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am obsessed with this resturant, I go every chance I get and they never disappoint!

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Faccia a Faccia is rated 4.6 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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