Forcella

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   Julia

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This place is very cute and cozy. There are 2 entrances, one leads you into the bar and the other the dining room. The food was outstanding, seasoned and cooked to perfection! I wish the staff could recommend wine that pairs better with its delicious food. The music was a bit strange, fluctuating between techno and songs like Sade, it would have been nice to have a more neutral dinner music. The staff attire of a hoodie sweatshirt on the dining side was a little confusing, but the service was excellent. The bar side was classy, bartender had a black button down shirt. I think with a few tweaks to ambience with music and attire this place is an absolute gem! No dessert was also interesting, but I like the sentiment of supporting the local business, however, it would be super cool to offer one signature stand out dessert that you can't get elsewhere. Thank you for a nice dinner:)
   

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   Lazaro

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Charming restaurant in the North End serving wonderful food.
   

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   Joe

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   165 reviews

   4.0

   165 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nestled in Boston's iconic North End, Forcella offers an elevated Italian dining experience that is both authentic and innovative. The intimate atmosphere, with its chic decor and warm lighting, sets the stage for a memorable meal. The menu is a celebration of Italian flavors. The Caesar salad and an order of their meatballs was a great way to start our meal. My lasagna was rich and flavorful, a true highlight. My wife went for the gnocchi and rabbit dish and could not stop raving about it. She gave me a bite. Yes, it was spectacular! Keep in mind that dessert and coffee are not available as an ending to your meal, but who has room for it anyway. This did not detract from our dining experience by any means. Service was excellent. Forcella is a must-visit for anyone seeking refined Italian cuisine in a cozy, casual setting.
   

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   Anyes

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The service could have been better. It felt rushed as some of us had our plates removed when some of us were still eating. The food was excellent.
   

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   Dylan

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   They do not have a full liquor license only cordials despite half their restaurant being a bar. Limited menu with no dessert options (or maybe we weren’t offered?). So many other great options I wouldn’t recommend this one.
   

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   Dena

   Maine

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant is very small but cozy and inviting and the service was very good. The food was ok - we ordered the mussels appetizer and it was average at best - I've had much better versions. The kitchen made an extra meatballs appetizer and our server gave it to us gratuitously - those were amazing - both the sauce and the meatballs - they were actually the best thing we had that night and we didn't even order them. I ordered the spaghetti al pesto and added salmon - the salmon was ok - slightly over the medium rare and not much seasoning - the basil pesto was too much - very thick with basil (and I LOVE basil) and dry so not enough of a broth/sauce to enjoy the pasta.. I ate a small amount but didn't enjoy it - with the added protein it was $40 entree. My daughter ordered the rigatoni alla amatriciana... hers was the better pasta dish although it was a little salty with the guiancale but overall good, the red sauce is good. We would visit again because the ambience and service were both very good - I definitely would not order the spaghetti al pesto or any salmon option.. skip the mediocre mussels and order the meatballs instead. Other restaurants in the North End have been better but there are much worse options too
   

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   Michael

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome space, very intimate and the food was great.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Decided to visit for my birthday because of a glowing referral from a neighbor of ours in Charlestown. We frequently walk into the North End for dinner and have been "in search of" our favorite restaurant. Well... we may have found it. Everything was excellent - food, service, wine list, and ambiance. Highly recommended.
   

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   Louis

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding!!! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!
   

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    Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Visited our favorite restaurant again and had another wonderful meal!! We were seated right away at a cozy window table and greeted warmly by all. Kept it simple tonight with a Caesar salad followed by the rigatoni alla barese and the spaghetti fra diavolo, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. Already looking forward to going back to Forcella!
    

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