Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand for a ribbon cutting this week at Forcella, the newly opened restaurant at 33 North Square in Boston’s North End. Forcella owners Nino Trotta and Shannon MacGowen showed off the 34-seat restaurant along with Chef Robert Morotto. The Italian word “forcella” translates to “fork” such as in the road at North Square.
The menu is old school Italian with exclusive wine offerings. Located in the space formerly occupied by Carmen, the renovated restaurant is intimate, with candlelit tables looking out over the cobblestone square. Forcella is open for dinner, 5 to 11 p.m., six days a week (closed Mondays). Lunch may be added in the Spring season.
Presenting a citation from Councilor Lydia Edwards and the Boston City Council. Shown here, (L-R), Shannon MacGowen (Forcella co-owner), Michael Bonetti from Councilor Edwards office, Nino Trotta (Forcella co-owner), former City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. 
Artist Giovanni Decunto (left) created new paintings for Forcella. He is shown here with one piece along with Forcella co-owner Nino Trotta (right). 
Chef Robert Morotto in his kitchen at Forcella. 
Forcella co-owners Shannon MacGowen and Nino Trotta with neighbor Nina Zannieri, Exec. Dir. of the Paul Revere House
