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Faccia a Faccia, Boston, MA

Faccia a Faccia

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4.5
4.5
132 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Chef Tasting Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an unforgettable evening where curiosity meets culinary artistry. Our Chef’s Tasting Menu is a journey through the heart of our kitchen—an ever-evolving showcase of both signature favorites and off-menu surprises that reflect the season, the moment, and the spark of inspiration in our chef’s mind. Let go of the menu and allow us to take the reins. You’ll be treated to a multi-course experience crafted with intention and passion—each dish a love letter to bold flavors, Italian tradition, and unexpected twists. From delicate crudos and house-made pastas to creations grilled to perfection and decadent desserts, every bite is a celebration. This is more than dinner—it’s a story told in courses, an invitation to explore, indulge, and be delighted. Come hungry, come curious. Let us spoil you.
    Chef Tasting Menu Photo

What 132 people are saying

Faccia a Faccia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faccia a Faccia delights with "top notch food" and a chic, cozy ambiance. The restaurant excels in gluten-free offerings, with standout dishes like pasta samplers, fried artichokes, and chicken Milanese. Shareable plates and attentive service create a "memorable evening," though some guests mention higher prices and small portions.

132 Reviews
  1. Sanjay

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool spot for a date. Excellent GF pasta. I don’t know how they get their GF pasta so good. Even if you’re planning a home-cooked pasta night, consider getting their pasta instead of any store-bought GF pasta. Excellent zero-proof cocktails as well!

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  2. Arnie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommend the grilled octopus, grandma bread, the orechiette and the chicken milanese. Lots of interesting choices on the menu. Nice ambience. Friendly staff.

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  3. David

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Some best Italian food you will find in Boston. The pasta was a 10! The server was friendly and very efficient.

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  4. Jessi

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone loved their meal! Service was great and food was fabulous! From kids to adults, all were very happy!

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  5. Leslie VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience/ top notch food in a pleasant setting with nice people tending to us. Thank you!

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  6. Alexander

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good food! Was excellent service and the restaurant was beautiful

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  7. Rose VIP

    Seattle57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of those "dishes come out as they're ready, so you should share everything" places, which has pros and cons. Our first few dishes came out so fast I thought we'd have everything we ordered on the table within 10 minutes, but things slowed down to a more easy-going pace. Our server was friendly and efficient. Everything was very good, especially the pasta dishes. The house-made banana-nutella gelato was also a table favorite.

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  8. Paula VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. All around...except for dessert. Plan to spend $$$.

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  9. Glenda

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious small plates with sharing encouraged! Celiac safe pasta offerings were fabulous! The wait staff was excellent and made sure to inform us about which dishes were gluten free. I highly recommend the baked sorrentina it was absolutely amazing!

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  10. Michael

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our best meal in Boston! Cocktails were on point. All the gluten free pastas were phenomenal. The artichokes and chicken Milanese were highlights as well.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Faccia a Faccia

278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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