Went for dinner last night, seated at time of reservation, everyone was pleasant and courteous. Enjoyed the fresh warm bread and dipping oil which is complementary. Meals were very good and large portions, plenty to take home for next days lunch. My only disappointment was the cannoli I ordered to take home. I am sorry to say it was the worst cannoli I have ever had. It was filled with straight whipped cream, no ricotta cheese what so ever, I've never had a cannoli made that way! I wonder if the kitchen staff filled it with the wrong filling? I would definitely return for another great meal but I would recommend staying away from the cannolis. read more

Pasta is made in-house; delicious pasta and great atmosphere. The restaurant is very tidy and also offer bar seating with a designated bartender. Ordered the chicken marsala pasta and it was cooked well but could used a bit more salt. The chicken alfredo was creamy and decadent. They offered complimentary ciabatta rolls with a garlic butter sauce which was phenomenal and a crowd pleaser. Looking forward to my next visit and to try their meats and fish dishes. read more

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All around 5 star Italian spot! Great for a date night, celebrations of any kind or just a nice meal. The staff were very courteous and friendly. Food was timely, fresh, hot and delicious. We got a few different dishes that all hit the spot. This was my first time here and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

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Went again. This time I avoided the Wagyu Meatball which was really bad the last time I was there. Friend #1 really liked the Stuff Haddock. Friend #2 was happy with the Fettuccine Alfredo. Wife was happy (not great) with the Chicken Parisian. I really Lasagna and give it 5* read more

I think Bocca sets the standard for service for in the area. Their staff right from the hostess to the waitress to the food runner was kind and friendly. Offered suggestions and a customization for one in our party who can't have alcohol was able to make adjustments to accommodate. The food, fantastic, from the calamari (not pictured) the steaks to the desserts were cooked perfectly, food came out hot and great portions as well. The restaurant was clean, set up properly. The staff should be proud of themselves! read more

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I go to Italian restaurants in Providence often after I am 100% Sicilian and Bocca is as good if not better that the best on Federal hill. My complaint is that a staple of a Sicilian Meal regularly is Veal Parm with pasta on the side at every restaurant I go to. I was very disappointed to find that Veal Parm was no longer on the menu and had been replaced with veal chop instead. That is the sole reason for my 2 stars. I had Veal Marsala which was exceptional but I wanted to have my VEAL PARM. read more

Unfortunately, this is the second major issue we've had with Bocca Restaurant since November, and it will be our last. We placed an order through Bocca's website, which does not clearly disclose that orders are handled by a third-party delivery service. Our order was later cancelled. When we called the restaurant, the person who answered was dismissive and immediately told us to contact DoorDash, saying the restaurant had nothing to do with it. After explaining that we ordered directly through Bocca's website, we were transferred to the manager, Owen. He said he could issue a refund, but that if we wanted our food, we would need to repurchase the entire order (about $85) and wait 5-7 business days for the refund to process. We explained that this wasn't reasonable, that we were hungry, and that this was not our first issue with Bocca--we've had previous problems and have spoken with management before. Unfortunately, there was no effort to help us find a solution. Because it was close to closing time, we were essentially dismissed. No alternative was offered--no remake, no pickup option, nothing. We were told there was nothing they were willing to do and that the issue was due to a DoorDash driver problem, which we were told was "not their fault." The lack of accountability and basic customer service was extremely disappointing. Mistakes happen, but how they're handled matters. We won't be returning. read more

First time here. Beautiful restaurant. Nice menu. Great service. Excellent food. Loved the lasagna. Big portion. Wagyu meatball was very tender. No complaints! read more

Went Bocca today for Grunch. Riley was great, she had Our table ready. She is always kind, and helpful. The food was great. Our server Kassidy was courteous, polite and always attentive. Love coming to Bocca. read more

I have been trying to give them chances. More than I should. The food quality seems inconsistent at best. Service is bad to fair. Specifically, I have been trying to get a good chicken parm here, but they just can't make it. If you like chicken jerky, then this place is for you. They pound the chicken until it is crazy thin. I mean the breading is as thick as the chicken! Then it is cooked and is way over done. Hence breaded chicken jerky. The pasta is ok, but they give you no sauce. The pasta has the lightest coating of sauce, it gets absorbed into the pasta, so it is like a tomato glaze by the time you get it. Little to no sauce on the chicken as well. Seriously this is the most basic, and popular, dish in the world! It should not be hard to make it properly! Also on this visit, waited forever to get the waitress' attention. Once the food was dropped off, she was a ghost. My party was almost done, so I had to go to the hostess station to get someone's attention. Ok..you say that's an isolated incident. No. This same thing happened on the last 3 visits. Really 4, but was with company and didn't want to make a scene. On the service, the food came out FAST! We were still eating the salad when it came out. Not good. Since the change from the Pasta House to Bocca, it seems the quality has suffered in food and service read more

Great food...the Bolognese and Lasagna were delicious. Cocktails excellent as well. Service by Renata was unrushed, timely and friendly. 5 stars! read more

Visited mid week as a party of eight. We were seated early as a foursome with others arriving within 20 minutes. Service was attentive and pleasant. Ambiance is upscale with most diners dressed business casual and up. Very nice for as we were dining with friends. Food was very good with our party having primarily pasta dishes. I had scallops with fettuccine made in a light cream sauce. Husband had shrimp scampi with linguine. Both dishes were an appropriate size portion, not small but not overwhelming with pasta. Seafood was fresh and tasty. Overall I would recommend and return myself. Only downside is the difficulty in parking which was difficult to find a spot in their small lot. read more

Been here about 40 times. Never disappointed with food which is excellent or great service. In fact it is my favorite resturant. Try it, you'll love it! Im going there tonight. read more

We had a great, cozy dinner tonight at Bocca. I enjoyed the blood orange cosmo that was just what I was looking for. The waiter was attentive, and after my husband mentioned his gluten allergy he brought over so gluten free rolls. They were still cold in the middle, so we asked if they could get them warmed up, and our server took care of it. Their olive oil dip that comes to the table is a delight! For entrees, my husband ordered the gluten free version of the florentine pasta with grilled chicken, and I ordered from the specials the chicken tinga tacos with a side salad. We both were pleased with our meals, and had a great date night! read more

Another amazing meal. Sorry forgot to take pictures. Steak tips, filet minion and chicken parm. Everything was perfect and staff was very attentive. Place is always immaculate. This has to be the best value in the greater New Bedford area. For just a few fallers more per meal over a chain you get a true first class meal. read more

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Bocca continues to be GREAT! We stopped by for an early dinner, got seated quickly, menus in hand, and ordered some drinks in a minute. We shared a garlicky shrimp appetizer, and I ordered Apple Roasted Salmon, which came with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. DELICIOUS! read more

Bocca - Apple Roasted Salmon - Italian Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

We go here a LOT. Service was excellent as always on my recent trip. Tried clams casino for something different and possibly worst I've ever had. Just tasted like butter and breadcrumbs. I tried the tenderloin tips and they were just okay. Bit tough and if those are tenderloin, I've got a bridge to sell you. That was sirloin. Everything else was good except the tiramisu was the worst I've ever had. It was super dry and tasted like ladyfinger. They apparently forgot the mascarpone, espresso, etc. I've had better at a supermarket. This is usually our go to; I don't know why they changed it. My bill this trip was almost $700 ($500 in gift cards) and the first time I left disappointed! History is the only reason the score isn't lower. read more

I ordered a Prime NY Strip steak. It was the worst steak I've had. Their food is normally good but very inconsistent. If you're gonna sell steak at that price it should be good quality and cooked correctly. Very disappointing. Same goes for the tips Gorgonzola, chewy steak tips. Maybe switch up or have a lesson with who is cooking the steaks. read more

The best. No complaints about anything. The food is great, service is great, drinks are great, ambience is great, food is the best. Nothing in the area compares. read more

We just happened upon this place and decided to give it a shot based on the good reviews. Glad we did! The fried calamari and meatball appetizers were tasty, and everyone enjoyed their entrees. We didn't get a pizza from the wood-fired oven, but the table next to us did and they looked great. A large bar area on one side of the restaurant was pretty full and looked like it was a great place to hang out. Plenty of seating in the dining room area. Nice ambience, comfortable seating, and the tables were spaced nicely. Service was very good. We had a couple of dirty water glasses at the table and before we could ask for them to be replaced, the server whisked over and grabbed them, saying "I could see them from over there"! read more

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Got there for a 445 reservation. It was so dark in there. I thought it was a nightclub. The food was OK. I got the Bolognese. My wife got the chicken Parm and a whole other. The food was really good, but the weight staff was lacking And it was utterly freezing in there. I probably won't be going back. read more

Disappointed with brunch Eggs Benedict sauce was terrible runny no consistency just not up to par. Pototoes weee a mid mass of a mess.. you can do better Asked about cooked spinach for Benedict . Waitress reported it was cooked . It was not cooked Raw spinach on Benedict is like eating lettuce with eggs When we told her she said ohhhh I'm sorry .. and walked away No resolution . Do better BOCCA read more

We ordered take out tonight!! Place was crowded and placed our order!! Food was ready and the staff was very pleasant! Food was excellent Will order again! read more

We recently went for brunch and it was delightful! I had the eggplant pesto. We had a large group so it was nice that they coursed out our food. We had the beignets and poutine to start. I would have given it a five star, but the server never followed up for a second round, which the 8 of us were interested in. read more

The best management, waitstaff, menu and food in Fairhaven BY FAR! Any night of the week there will be a wait....BUT it's worth it! Check this place out no matter what you eat, you'll be happy!! read more

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I highly recommend this restaurant. Inventive food, well prepared and served by friendly, knowledgeable staff, I mean.. what more can one ask for? It is a comfortable, visually pleasing atmosphere with a bustling ambiance. I would go here often if I lived nearby. Fortunately Cape Cod is not far enough to keep us from visiting several times a year. read more

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Had a wonderful time with friends at Bocca. The food and drinks didn't disappoint. The service was excellent. Place is decorated beautifully for the holidays. Always a good experience. read more

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They were more than ready to receive our party of 30. The service was excellent, and the guests could not say more about the food., Everything was prompt, fresh, warm, and delicious! Thank you, Carlos and the staff Bocca, for making our wedding celebration just perfect! read more

Felt like some Italian and decided to go to Bocca, we were treated and given a booth in the bar area as it was still kind of early. The ambiance was great, everything was clean and we felt comfortable right off the bat, the music wasn't too loud and pleasant for dinner. Our waiter was the bar tender and he was absolutely great and attentive. I had a small salad and the Cioppino and it was really balanced and flavorful, it also had fresh hand made pasta which made for a big difference. My wife had the fillet minion and she likes it well done, the fillet minion was perfect, it was tender for well done and actually had flavor!!! My wife also ordered tiramisu and a cappuccino and she loved it. I'm glad we stopped in for dinner as it was well worth the trip! Also I can't wait to try the brunch menu. read more

Bocca - Fillet minion and potatoes with asparagus - Italian Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

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I love the haddock, vegetables, and garlic mashed potatoes for lunch at 19.99. New decor is very nice. Servers very nice.

Attention: Mr. Lebeau My wife & I were in your area 2- Mondays ago, and thought lets go to the Pasta House. Only to find its under new ownership. Then noticing how busy it was. Our first encounter was meeting Carlos, and checking in. I have to say he is the perfect person in the front of the house. Personality Plus, and personable. Then when it was our time for seating he introduced us to Renata, another- 5- Star personality. She is/was wonderful . We couldn't be happier finding you by surprise. You know, it was almost like a gift stumbling across your restaurant, because we live in Swansea and really dont come out your way, and then being totally surprised with your Monday Night Special. I know most likely this will end someday however please know, we will be back any day because of the experience we had . Thank you Isaac and please convey this message to these two exceptional people that made our day. read more

Going downhill in the quality of food. All the dishes tasted like salt regardless if they were meat, fish, or vegetables. They keep a crowd so maybe I am the only one that noticed. read more

Bocca - Crab cakes and scallops. - Italian Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

My wife and I have been going to BOCCA weekly for the past couple of years and we cannot recommend it enough! First of all, the food is always great and the staff is very welcoming and friendly (Isaac is the greatest host!). But our favorite part is getting to sit in the section of our favorite waiter, Dana. He always goes above and beyond to take care of us, knows exactly what we like and don't like, always keeps the bread and water/drinks fresh, and he just makes it that much more special for us. It started out as our weekly date night but we started bringing our two sons with us and now it's a family affair that I truly look forward to every single week. My absolute favorite thing on the menu is their Zuppa Toscana soup... TO DIE FOR. Also love the pork chop! Cannot go wrong here, do youself a favor and check it out! read more

Bocca is a fantastic option for a nice dinner: it is a nice restaurant, so cozy with the decoration and lighting, food is fantastic, the bread and dip sooo good, and the staff is always nice. read more

Bocca - Italian Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here. Great date spot and great ambience.

Food was good, bartender was the best part!! She was super friendly. Very comfortable bar. We will definitely be back. read more

Kassidy is the best!! Food was really really good and we will definitely be dining again. Our waitress definitely made our night though. One of those waitresses you will never forget!! read more

I am always pleased with Bocca. Great food, great drinks, great bar! Great ambiance! But above all, the bartenders. They are all awesome, but my absolute favorite is Conor Waldron. He is a natural mixologist who hits a home run every time! He is very experienced and has an incredible sense of mixing flavors that just makes each drink a pure delight! Highly recommend both the restaurant and his drinks! read more

The food and service was excellent. Dana was an excellent server. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

August 20, 2025 I was having an early dinner at Boca, seated at the bar. There was a woman and a guy working at the bar. Had to ask twice for water, no biggy, but to have the guy stand in front of me chatting and showing pictures to the couple beside me and not ask how I enjoyed the meal or if I wanted another glass of wine was not good service. I have had many enjoyable meals at Boca, but this was not. read more