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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

4.6
4.6
24 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • 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

What 24 people are saying

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
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faccia a Faccia offers an inviting atmosphere with "fun cocktails" and a lively bar experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding tiramisu" and "delicious small plates" like tuna and lamb ribs. The restaurant excels in accommodating gluten-free needs and provides impeccable service. Don't miss the "best mozzarella sticks" and "grilled octopus."

24 Reviews
  1. Jake

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a fantastic experience from walking in to exit. Above and beyond expectations! "SEVERE Gluten sensitivity" every dish was amazing and the flavor was on point, absolutely the best full meal I've had at a restaurant yet. Highly recommend! Worth the price to know you have a truly gluten free meal that puts you in heaven! Give it a shot you won't be disappointed.

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  2. Allie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. However, I have never felt more rushed during a dinner in my entire life. The second we sat down the server reminded us that we only had our table for two hours. Then continued to remind us throughout our dinner, rushed us to order/ clearing our plates before we were finished, etc. And you bet our server asked us to leave right when the two hour mark hit. It truly ruined the whole experience which is a shame because the food is amazing but I don’t know if I’ll be returning again.

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  3. Kurt

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious here!! Top notch. Cocktails are great and service awesome

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  4. leeanne

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, very nice vibe for a date night, girls night or just a catch up dinner session. Service was amazing.

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  5. Gabriela

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, would 100% recommend to anyone!! Only concern is with the staff “checking in” so frequently asking to remove plates while we were still eating. This happened about 8 times- constantly interrupting conversations and made us feel like we were being rushed.

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  6. Heather

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and service was great, but everything was all a little bit too salty for us.

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  7. Mason

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Food is always fantastic, and so many allergy friendly options.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Faccia a Faccia! I've been a number of time and my guests always have a great experience. The ambiance is chic yet cozy and the food is absolutely delicious. Consistent experiences each time I go!

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  9. Cheri

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was exceptional, as always, but the service was off tonight. I’ve sat at the bar before and had excellent service but tonight the server disappeared on us for stretches of time. And we were right at the bar, very odd.

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  10. Gaby

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable. Love the concept of all the dishes being meant for sharing — the branzino and burrata were especially amazing. Pricey, but worth it for the quality of food and service.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 62 times today

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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 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
  • 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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