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    Faccia a Faccia

    3.7 (247 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BRANZINO
    Sophie L.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants on Newbury st. Sometimes it's hard to get a table upstairs but the downstairs bar area serves the full menu which is nice. The Caesar salad is one of the best I've ever had! The branzino and pastas are always great as well!

    Truly incredible. As someone with celiac, finding pasta that doesn't just taste "good for gluten-free," but is actually better than I remember the real thing tasting, is pretty special. The squid ink pasta was absolutely to die for, and the Wagyu skirt steak was ridiculous. Everything we had was outstanding, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Easily one of the best meals we've had in a long time, and an absolute must for anyone eating gluten-free in Boston.

    Slice of Sorrento
    Amrutha S.

    Such a "hidden gem" in the middle of Newbury. I wanted a quick happy hour spot after pottery from across the street, and they had seating available for us. We ordered the Sorrento cocktail and Hugo Spritz with Lamb Ribs as a bite, and wow it was amazing. The meat fell right off the ribs and we knew we would have to come back for dinner one day here. So good, worth a visit and another!

    Squid ink pasta
    Miranda S.

    Food was good and vibes were great. I got the squid ink pasta and fried artichokes. Fried artichokes were great! My friend got the bolognese - we both felt our pastas were good but not out of this world. For the overall menu and ambiance, would definitely return and try something else on the menu.

    Gluten free BOLOGNESE
    Melanie A.

    Absolutely INCREDIBLE! In the top 3 gluten free pasta dishes I've had in 10 years of being GF (behind places in Italy and NYC). I sat at the bar and enjoyed attentive and friendly service, delicious food, and an amazing drink to complement the meal.

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    Lillian B.

    The staff was helpful with my dairy allergy and celiac disease. My boyfriend also has a shellfish allergy that they accommodated. We shared the lamb ribs and got our own entrees. A nice small curated wine selection. The food did take a little bit longer than expected but they offered us another round of drinks on the house. The atmosphere of the outside dining was beautiful especially once the sun went down.

    CAVATELLI,SQUID INK TROTTOLE
    Persia E.

    As soon as I walked through the door I was confused. I had been meaning to dine here, but this visit was unexpected. I went on a Saturday night, a party of 2, and quickly get dismissed by the hosts whom tell me to go downstairs... Never been here before, so I think it's all the same restaurant. It's not, they have a hidden moody room, bar faccia downstairs. No complaints at first it's cute. But I would've liked to know there was a difference. The wait is about 45 minutes, but again pretty normal for not having a reservation. This restaurant is only for aesthetics and hipsters that like artisanal food is my conclusion. Which is fine, I could have enjoyed it- Dim lighting, young professional crowd- but I will not simply like a restaurant for its atmosphere, the food is the main reason I came. Which was just mediocre. Could be cute for a night out with friends, but the price tag that came with it was hefty for the value of what I got.

    Stuffed olives, surprisingly

    Weird dining experience but maybe I just made bad menu decisions. Stuffed olives looked like hushpuppies and tasted like mozzarella sticks filled with sausage. Good, but not what I was expecting. Very little olive taste under the fried breading. Corn cappellacci was strange. The entire dish just tasted like canned corn and was not well seasoned. Even the pancetta, which I'd expect to be salty, was bland. Unusual corn broth did little to help. I'd recommend it to anyone who wishes they were at home eating canned corn.

    Gorgeous interior
    Kaeleigh S.

    I am so surprised by the low ratings on Yelp! Our dinner here was absolutely delicious and such a wonderful experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous and has a romantic vibe--but still proved enjoyable with a toddler in tow. They welcome us warmly and brought a high chair over for our toddler right away. Our server was super nice and brought a gluten and dairy free menu for me to start since I had noted the allergy on the reservation. I had lots of options to choose from and no concern of getting sick. I got the When in Rome and it was a delicious, refreshing drink--so much so I got a second! My husband got the Shacksbury Gold Cider and enjoyed it. We started with the Hamachi crudo and Copley salad, both GF DF, and they were SO good. Probably one of the best salads I've ever had? And that was without the dairy! My toddler ended up enjoying it too if that tells you anything. For mains, I got the gluten free rabbit ragu pasta and my husband got the branzino. Both were delicious, although my pasta was ever so slightly undercooked. Just a teensy bit hard. But still enjoyable. My toddler liked it too, mainly because they seemed to have forgot his butter noodles which usually come out first. They came after we had already finished our mains and by that time we had shared our food with him so he was already full. So we ended up paying $23 for butter noodles that ended up in the trash after a few bites (we left the next day so couldn't keep them). Overall, it was a very satisfying meal and good service. Great ambiance. Pricey, sure, but nothing you wouldn't expect from an upscale spot like this. I hope to come back if I am ever in Boston again!

    Duxbury Oysters crème fraiche, rhubarb, pink peppercorn
    Bella V.

    Our second time at Faccia a Faccia and again it did not disappoint! So many gluten free options I couldn't even pick what I wanted. I had to get the duxbury oysters to start because I had not stopped thinking about them from the last time. Then the mozzarella sticks and lobster arancini, which were both great (and GF)! Finally we got the bolognese which did not disappoint- I would definitely order it again. The servers were SO attentive the whole time and we felt so taken care of (especially with my gluten allergy). Would definitely return!

    Aly W.

    They serve quite a few hard to find gluten free dishes! I knew we were coming here from the moment we planned our Boston trip. And it did not disappoint. Service was amazing. I could take pictures of every inch of this place! And the food was great as far as I'm concerned. Most dishes were for me as we were making another food stop for my husband. He's just along for the vibes sometimes. Anyhow, overall I was pleased with every aspect of this meal. 5/5

    Radiatore
    Peter C.

    Faccia a Faccia is located on the lively Newbury Street of the Back Bay district. This popular eatery is busy for both lunch and dinner and one of my favorites to dine when visiting Boston. Chef/owner Oringer is a James Beard award winner. Faccia a Faccia is known for their Italian costal fare dishes where the dishes are intended to be served when ready. There is outside and inside seating and basement seating. I prefer sitting upstairs or outside as it is more vibrant. Bolognese 5/5 - the pork and beef was tender Squid ink 3/5 - I've had this before but during this visit it was underwhelming. I'm surprised that it still remains popular here. Radiatore 5/5 - octopus was not chewy and the pomodoro had a nice spicy kick Oysters 5/5 - island creek and flavorful Service was 5 stars with smiles from both the front and back of the house.

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    Jin S.

    A fun spot on newbury street. The restaurant was beautiful and has a modern Italian flair. The bar was a nice date spot. The food was interesting. The mozzarella sticks had caviar on it which gave it a mild salty taste. I wish it had a side of marinara sauce with it. The Caesar salad was my favorite thing on the menu. The dressing had a fresh lemon taste and lettuce was crisp. The bolognese was good service was quick and attentive.

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