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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

4.5
4.5
75 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 05:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (857) 991-1080
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    US$100.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    This Valentine's Day, let us spoil you. To ensure you can spend as much time Faccia a Faccia (face to face) with your date, we have built an expansive and exciting menu that is sure to make the night one to remember. This five course chef's tasting menu will sweep you off your feet. Options will include new and exciting dishes only available for this night. $100 per person. Drinks, tax, kitchen wellness fee, and tip not included.

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faccia a Faccia offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food" and a diverse menu. It's a standout for gluten-free diners with "exceptional service." While some find portions small, the inventive dishes like "amazing fried artichokes" and "incredible bolognese" are highly praised. Ideal for special occasions, though a bit pricey.

75 Reviews
  1. Allyson

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends brought me here for a birthday dinner. The lobster arancini was my favorite and I also loved the fried artichokes. It was the perfect birthday celebration.

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  2. Stephen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife has Celiac. We eat out a fair amount. Dinner at Faccia a Faccia was sublime. Mozzarella sticks, cacio y Pepe, lobster arancini and gnocchi were all incredible and all gluten free. Finally, my wife hadn’t had tiramisu in 15 years….she nearly cried when she had her first taste of it. Great service at the bar as well!

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  3. Nate

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tremendous. The cocktails were amazing. Our server could not have been better. She was truly excellent. We loved the entire experience and we will definitely be back again.

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  4. Brad

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It was legitimately one of the worst meals we have had. It got kick started by the obese server bringing bread and then yelling "this isn't for you!" in my ear. The food was dry and bland for being over $50 a dish. Nowhere does it advertise that it is "tapas" style...that is a Spanish word. The word for snacks in Italian is cicchetti. So yes, it was one of the worst meals we had in Boston, and the service didn't improve after that first encounter.

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  5. Tinamarie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. They have the best gluten free pasta. As someone with celiac disease, it can be scary eating out. I feel incredibly safe dining at Faccia because they understand and make sure my meal is free from any cross contamination. I am so grateful to have a safe haven with delicious food so close to home.

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  6. Nate

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great for gluten allergies! Service was friendly.

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  7. David

    VIP

    London

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe just a mid afternoon Sunday but our food was at a B+ Whete usually solid A

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  8. Janine

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and experience were great! Delicious plates and some different flavor combinations that were really lovely. We always like small plate options for sharing. We liked that it was a bit more casual of an atmosphere too.

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  9. Daniel

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Portion sizes were incredibly small for the price.

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  10. Micheal

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Lively, fun atmosphere, fantastic food, friendly service. What more could you want?!??

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Faccia a Faccia

278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 05:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (857) 991-1080
  • 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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