Faccia a Faccia
Faccia a Faccia is a coastal Italian restaurant from chef Ken Oringer focused on seasonal dishes inspired by Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia and other coastal Italian regions. Located on Newbury Street with an expansive outdoor patio; Bar Pallino (natural wine bar) is located below. Note on menu: housemade, celiac-safe gluten-free pasta available; legend indicates GF = celiac-safe, V = vegetarian.
Menu Items
Farmers Market Salad
Farmers Market Salad
Avocado, hearts of palm, tomato, corn, red onion in a citrus dressing. Literally one the best dishes in this "space" I have ever had. Went home and tried to replicate as fast as we could that same week! 100% would order again. Im not sure how it could be better. Fresh, Light, bursting with flavor
Tuna Tartare
Tuna Tartare
Pear, hazelnut, fresno, sunchokes
Hamachi
Hamachi
Cranberry, ponzu, mascarpone, scallion
Sicilian (Crudo)
Sicilian (Crudo)
Tuna, hamachi, scallop, uni, red onion, caper, olive oil, sea salt
Island Creek Oysters (2pc)
Island Creek Oysters (2pc)
Raspberry & green peppercorn mignonette
Grandma Bread
Grandma Bread
Tomato, basil pesto
Lobster Arancini
Lobster Arancini
Saffron risotto, Maine lobster salad, caviar
Stuffed Olives
Stuffed Olives
Anchovy, pork sausage, red pepper
Potato Chips
Potato Chips
Caviar, green goddess, seaweed salt
Whipped Ricotta
Whipped Ricotta
Matsutake, apple, pinecone syrup, grilled sourdough
Carciofi Fritti
Carciofi Fritti
Fried artichokes, modern Roman style
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks
Ossetra caviar
Recent Reviews
Great casual spot in back bay on Newbury Street. Outdoor seating available. Definitely would go back.
Farmers Market Salad
"Amazing! Avocado, hearts of palm, tomato, red onion, corn in a citrus vinnegrate. All worked perfectly together. Not sure how it could be better. Definitely would order again. Light fresh and bursting with flavor!!!"