If you're looking for a small, intimate venue, with prompt and timely service along with a delicious menu; consider Forcella in the Northend!! I dined on the inside so my review is based on that perspective, as they have outdoor option as well. The pasta was perfectly cooked. I tried the bolognese and carbonara dishes; I couldn't decide which one I enjoyed more. Great wine options and reasonably prices. They don't have desserts nor coffes; but overall a great experience and would recommend. I suggest making a reservation early and be comfortable in small places. Enjoy!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Devin Cellini
We came here with a party of 8 and it was awesome. Food, drinks and the atmosphere was A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Pepper Linguine Alla Carbonara, Bread and Garlic Oil, Burrata
Josh Laroche
Came for Dine Boston week. The offerings were very good. We weren't as familiar with this part of the North End. Would definitely recommend. Very quaint small eatery with great service. The wine pairings were fantasticParking: Parking in the North End can be a battle.Wheelchair accessibility: From what I saw, not wheelchair friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Black Pepper Linguine Alla Carbonara, Caprese Salad
Ryan Brown
Overall food and drinks were great. Didn’t love the service. And I felt racially profiled while I was eating. The host kept touching my back and check in on me and I hated that. I’m an African American male and one time is okay but after the third time I was annoyed. I walked in with a hood on because of the rain and the constant check ins were too much. I hate that my girlfriend and I had to wait outside for our reservation but others were invited in. Overall I wouldn’t go back being a person of color but it’s worth a visit if you’re in little Italy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
SuzannePierce
Our server was excellent and the food was great. The hostess, however, was surprisingly and extremely rude. She mocked us for not understanding the process (though we'd never been at the restaurant before). It very much made the evening distasteful from the start. In the countless times I've been to a restaurant in my life, she was by far the rudest host I've encountered. Unfortunately, I think I'm unlikely to return given this, despite the excellent food and service after we were seated.
DavidP
Tried a new spot for us. Busy Friday night. Started with Caesar Salad and Meatballs. They were ok. Wouldn't start with them again. Cacio de Pepe and Cabonara for dinner. Both very good. Cabonara wasn't traditional but tasty. Great bread. Very nice wait staff!
Our waiter, whose name I have forgotten because I've been prompted with this survey almost two weeks later, was a lovely man with thick glasses, a great attitude, and even better recommendations on food and drink.
RoboZ
Food was excellent- especially the rabbit! Home made pasta cooked perfectly/ Cacio e Pepe and bolognese and shrimp. All sooo good. And generous portions too. Wait staff was attentive and helpful and never overbearing. We enjoyed the experience
StefanoL
Very below average Italian for the price (expensive). Called ahead b/c we were 10 min late to a 5:30 res on V-Day because the north end was JAMMED, hostess said that's fine, but then told my girlfriend when I dropped her off, because I had to go park, that we could only stay until 7. Being rushed on V-Day, thumbs down. Hostess was just rude. Bread was hard as a rock and cold. The burrata was not fresh at all and tasted like it came out of the freezer, plus the squash puree and delicata accompanying the burrata was not good. My carbonara was stiff, not moist at all. My girlfriend's cacio y pepe was just doused in cheese, was practically an overly saturated cheese sauce with some pepper. Drinks were average, not awful. Not a good experience. Two highlights that I'll give: the gentleman that offered to box my partners carbonara was very polite and even gave a funny suggestion to add a poached egg to the leftover, which was quite humorous. Along with this, although it was tight quarters in there, the atmosphere was decent. But the music was terrible. It's an Italian restaurant, for god sakes play Italian dinner music, not F'n Ty Dolla Sign and house music. Ridiculous. Don't go!
Liam Celuzza
Food is delicious. I've been twice and have not been disappointed with either meal or cocktails. It's a small place but worth trying. The staff is very friendly and will give you the best recommendations.
Went here before a Bruins game with a buddy. Sat at the bar because something happened with our reservation, which was fine with us. The bartender Matt was very friendly and engaging. The wine and drinks were great. The appetizers and entrees were delicious and well presented. The place was clean and ambience was pleasant and lively. Overall a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Chardonnay, Bread and Garlic Oil
badandy19
Had dinner reservations before a game. The reservations were messed up, so we sat at the bar and had dinner which was fine with us. The bartender Matt was very friendly and polite. The drinks & wine were good. The food was excellent and well arranged. The restaurant was clean and ambience lively. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed it all.
Sara Cathi
Wait time: None at 6pm on a Thursday evening.Ordered: Spaghetti alle Cozze-Tasted like how I thought it would taste! Mussels were tasty and they give you a good amount. Friend ordered the risotto which was really good.Vibe: Small restaurant with a small kitchen. They don’t serve coffee/dessert.Would I return?: Due to other options, probably not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
JimO
The dining experience was solid, but not great. The food is good to very good. But, there is no coffee or dessert on the menu, so a full dining experience is not possible. House wines are quite good and the service is way above average.
David Gorman
The restaurant and service was great but the food was only
If you're looking for a small, intimate venue, with prompt and timely service along with a delicious menu; consider Forcella in the Northend!! I dined on the inside so my review is based on that perspective, as they have outdoor option as well. The pasta was perfectly cooked. I tried the bolognese and carbonara dishes; I couldn't decide which one I enjoyed more. Great wine options and reasonably prices. They don't have desserts nor coffes; but overall a great experience and would recommend. I suggest making a reservation early and be comfortable in small places. Enjoy!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
We came here with a party of 8 and it was awesome. Food, drinks and the atmosphere was A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Pepper Linguine Alla Carbonara, Bread and Garlic Oil, Burrata
Came for Dine Boston week. The offerings were very good. We weren't as familiar with this part of the North End. Would definitely recommend. Very quaint small eatery with great service. The wine pairings were fantasticParking: Parking in the North End can be a battle.Wheelchair accessibility: From what I saw, not wheelchair friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Black Pepper Linguine Alla Carbonara, Caprese Salad
Overall food and drinks were great. Didn’t love the service. And I felt racially profiled while I was eating. The host kept touching my back and check in on me and I hated that. I’m an African American male and one time is okay but after the third time I was annoyed. I walked in with a hood on because of the rain and the constant check ins were too much. I hate that my girlfriend and I had to wait outside for our reservation but others were invited in. Overall I wouldn’t go back being a person of color but it’s worth a visit if you’re in little Italy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Our server was excellent and the food was great. The hostess, however, was surprisingly and extremely rude. She mocked us for not understanding the process (though we'd never been at the restaurant before). It very much made the evening distasteful from the start. In the countless times I've been to a restaurant in my life, she was by far the rudest host I've encountered. Unfortunately, I think I'm unlikely to return given this, despite the excellent food and service after we were seated.
Tried a new spot for us. Busy Friday night. Started with Caesar Salad and Meatballs. They were ok. Wouldn't start with them again. Cacio de Pepe and Cabonara for dinner. Both very good. Cabonara wasn't traditional but tasty. Great bread. Very nice wait staff!
Our waiter, whose name I have forgotten because I've been prompted with this survey almost two weeks later, was a lovely man with thick glasses, a great attitude, and even better recommendations on food and drink.
Food was excellent- especially the rabbit! Home made pasta cooked perfectly/ Cacio e Pepe and bolognese and shrimp. All sooo good. And generous portions too. Wait staff was attentive and helpful and never overbearing. We enjoyed the experience
Very below average Italian for the price (expensive). Called ahead b/c we were 10 min late to a 5:30 res on V-Day because the north end was JAMMED, hostess said that's fine, but then told my girlfriend when I dropped her off, because I had to go park, that we could only stay until 7. Being rushed on V-Day, thumbs down. Hostess was just rude. Bread was hard as a rock and cold. The burrata was not fresh at all and tasted like it came out of the freezer, plus the squash puree and delicata accompanying the burrata was not good. My carbonara was stiff, not moist at all. My girlfriend's cacio y pepe was just doused in cheese, was practically an overly saturated cheese sauce with some pepper. Drinks were average, not awful. Not a good experience. Two highlights that I'll give: the gentleman that offered to box my partners carbonara was very polite and even gave a funny suggestion to add a poached egg to the leftover, which was quite humorous. Along with this, although it was tight quarters in there, the atmosphere was decent. But the music was terrible. It's an Italian restaurant, for god sakes play Italian dinner music, not F'n Ty Dolla Sign and house music. Ridiculous. Don't go!
Food is delicious. I've been twice and have not been disappointed with either meal or cocktails. It's a small place but worth trying. The staff is very friendly and will give you the best recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Went here before a Bruins game with a buddy. Sat at the bar because something happened with our reservation, which was fine with us. The bartender Matt was very friendly and engaging. The wine and drinks were great. The appetizers and entrees were delicious and well presented. The place was clean and ambience was pleasant and lively. Overall a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Chardonnay, Bread and Garlic Oil
Had dinner reservations before a game. The reservations were messed up, so we sat at the bar and had dinner which was fine with us. The bartender Matt was very friendly and polite. The drinks & wine were good. The food was excellent and well arranged. The restaurant was clean and ambience lively. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed it all.
Wait time: None at 6pm on a Thursday evening.Ordered: Spaghetti alle Cozze-Tasted like how I thought it would taste! Mussels were tasty and they give you a good amount. Friend ordered the risotto which was really good.Vibe: Small restaurant with a small kitchen. They don’t serve coffee/dessert.Would I return?: Due to other options, probably not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The dining experience was solid, but not great. The food is good to very good. But, there is no coffee or dessert on the menu, so a full dining experience is not possible. House wines are quite good and the service is way above average.
The restaurant and service was great but the food was only
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4