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Forcella, Boston, MA

Forcella

4.7
4.7
979 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • 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.

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 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in Boston's North End, Forcella offers an intimate Italian dining experience with "wonderful food," "outstanding service," and a "charming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best pasta ever" and "incredible espresso martinis." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists alike.

979 Reviews

  1. Bob

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the food and the service at Forcella. It’s our favorite spot in the North End!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service great food what more can you ask for

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  3. KatM

    Orlando2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Live and learn, we brought our 20, 19 and 16 years olds. It was fine but we think much better for a date night. Our kids said the staff made them feel less than welcome. Definitely a more mature crowd.

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  4. Jordan

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibes was immaculate with the ambience and decor. However it took a while to receive food and drinks after we ordered. Food was okay but could’ve better. Waiter was kind however clumsy with the water pouring and dropped water on us and our table three times. However, the overall experience of this place was on par for the North End title.

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  5. Sandra

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crispy pork belly melts in your mouth!! Pasta was perfectly cooked.

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  6. kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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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  7. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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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  8. Katie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    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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  9. Bob

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Donna VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

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

Forcella is rated 4.7 stars by 979 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
Booked 21 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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