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Forcella Bowery
Forcella is an Italian Pizzeria dedicated to the art of making traditional Neopolitan pizza. Double certified pizza master Giulio Adriani creates an assortment of pizzas including Pizza Rosse, Pizza Bianche and Pizza Fritte. We typically offer a selection of around twenty different pizzas. We also offer a variety of antipasti, insalate and an assortment of desserts that are al house made.
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95 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 95 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(50)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(48)
- fit for foodies(40)
- neighborhood gem(38)
- great for lunch(32)
- kid-friendly(19)
- great for brunch(15)
Forcella Bowery Reviews List
Review 1 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not all pizzas are created equal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not all pizzas are created equal! Forcella's pizza is certainely one of the best in town. Fresh, authentic Italian ingredients and real neapolitan recipe make Forcella's pizzas and panuozzi a must. We were there many times, either for dinner or at lunch. Last time we had a wonderful Italian brunch with bufala margherita, kale caesar salad and classic panuozzo. White wines from Campania region are tasty and easy to drink. Desserts are delicious (try the Tiramisu). Service could be more attentive, but is overall good. The ambience is smart and warm, without being too noisy. If you want a very good pizza (also for Italian standards), you can certainely go for it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Nothing Special
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good location and that's about it. The food was nothing special. The black kale salad was just green kale with two pieces of parmesan. Again, it's fine, better than Subway, but overpriced for what it is."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 3 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"unfortunately not the greatest pizza. Great dough and sauce, but not really balanced with the toppings..."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 4 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best birthday dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I and 12 friends had a lovely dinner at Forcella on a Monday evening. The food was, per usual, amazing. Our server was delightful, making suggesstions that were right on point and not overselling anything. The wine suggesstions were perfect and he even brought us a beautiful and delicious assortment of deserts gratis. A perfect place for excellent food and service with zero attitude and a chill but fun atmosphere. Can not recommend enough."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Both times I have been here the pizza has been excellent! Varied menu and good wines."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just okay
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Thought this place wa going to be great with their Italian food... We were planning on eating dinner there but after we waited for our appetizers to come out (which took way longer than expected) we decided that it was just okay. We had the aranchini which was way too doughy and a bit over cooked and hardly any cheese or other veggies you usually find in aranchini. We also got fried calamari... Again nothing spectacular. I was a bit disappointed so we decided to leave and go eat out main meal some place else."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New neighborhood find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quality, Fresh ingredients. Great staff, very attentive. Delicious food and wine. Will return soon."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent and really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent and really welcoming,friendly atmosphere. We were well looked after as a group of six. All round a great evening."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I'll always go back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the prices are totally reasonable. We were a large group and they were able to accomodate us with no issues (we made a reservation at the beginning of the week)."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pizza is fresh and tasty.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pizza is fresh and tasty. Even the olive oil for the bread is delicious! One of the best I ever had. The service is wonderful as well."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The pizza was awesome -- like
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The pizza was awesome -- like top 5 -- but I was a little underwhelmed by our appetizers (specifically the rice and cheese balls)."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2009
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Review 12 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
NO PASSWORD FOR WI-FI. WHAT
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"NO PASSWORD FOR WI-FI. WHAT A SHAME!
PIZZA WET!!! I am a italian descent and have been travelling to Napoli and eat pizzas there!! Not like that!!
And your host was a ignorant when we make questions about menu.
Never come back!!!
Sorry!"
PIZZA WET!!! I am a italian descent and have been travelling to Napoli and eat pizzas there!! Not like that!!
And your host was a ignorant when we make questions about menu.
Never come back!!!
Sorry!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They were short-staffed and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They were short-staffed and I didn't get waited fast enough, but they were so nice I didn't actually feel I was being ignored. They were some of the best restaurant staff I've ever met."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 14 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious pizza. I hope it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious pizza. I hope it stays this good!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best pizza I've had thus far
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best pizza I've had thus far in NYC...definitely get the specialty "fried" pizza."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bowery Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terrific menu. We went for the pizza, & they did not disappoint. We started with the four-cheese rice ball appetizer. Very light & flavorful - savory without being filling. We had three pizzas for four people, seemed to be just right. We tried the margarita, spagnoli (ham and artichoke) and the fried pizza. Wonderfully thin crust baked to perfection, and a ripe marinara light on the salt. Chose a bottle of nero d'avoli (ok on the price, and a better deal than the Tuscan wines). Wine list limited but appropriate for the menu. Dessert was outstanding - gelato and a hazelnut torte. Every bite better than the last. Service was really quite good - there was a large group behind us & we worried about delays, but staff was attentive and prompt."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
pizza... any way... any crust...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"pizza... any way... any crust... any topping..."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second time here and loved it as much as the last visit! The almafi salad was delicious! As well as the decumani pizza! I will definitely return!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
if you like mediocre service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arrived and was seated right next to the door. Was absolutely freezing the whole time as people walked in and out. Ordered our drinks - a bellini and a beer and the caprese salad. the salad came before our drinks, and the pizza we ordered came less than 5 minutes after the appetizer. The table was so small we had to give up the appetizer so the pizza could be set down. At this point, still didnt have our drinks. Reminded the waiter who brought them out 10 minutes later with no apology. Pizza was good, but service and ambience was less than mediocre"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
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Review 21 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pizza was amazing...bread
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pizza was amazing...bread was perfect"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 22 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely try the "fried"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definitely try the "fried" pizza. It's lightly fried, then baked and SO DELICIOUS."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There are a lot of pizzas to choose from. I tried the burrata, prosciutto and arugula pizza and the margherita with mushrooms. The toppings were so heavy and wet the crust turned to mush. The burrata was delicious. I had maybe two mushrooms on my pizza and a few sprigs of basil. I had higher expectations since there are so many pizza places and this is the supposed specialty. I was hoping the salads would offer a break from the cheese but there is only one salad on the menu without cheese."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 24 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Perfect pizza. Pretty young vibe.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I often look for a place to eat in this neighborhood after seeing a movie at Landmark Sunshine, so being pizza lovers, I made a reservation on a friday night. The good news is that they seated us immediately and the waitress was perfectly nice. But as we perched on our tall chairs, seated between a couple on a first date and two young women, I realized that we were in East Village Saturday night land, a world populated by well under 40's. And we are somewhat over that mark. So just be advised.... Otherwise, the pizza was REALLY good. I kept trying to figure out where I had had that almost fluffy, somewhat chewy, just a bit sweet and just a bit charred crust before...Italia! Next time, we'll go during the week."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 25 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved this place! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We loved this place! The Fried NY Pizza was just amazing - it's like pizza on a zeppole. Just when you think pizza can't get better it does. We also had the kobe sliders which were very good. It's a great place to bring people visiting NYC."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only pizza in New York
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only pizza in New York I can find that resembles that of Italy!! Will go back again and again!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Place was very cute with a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Place was very cute with a great ambiance. However, the service was poor and the food was just OK. A bit overpriced for pizza."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great night out with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a great place to go for a birthday dinner with friends. The food was delicious and very easy to share dishes. I especially recommend the fried pizza (weird, I know); it was outstanding! While the service was quite slow, we didn't really mind as it allowed the evening to continue. However, if you are looking for a quick dinner, then you will be disappointed."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a good spot. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a good spot. We were a bit annoyed at first because we got seated at 9:50 for a 9:30 reservation, but the owner/head chef made up for it by sending us a complimentary pizza not on the menu as we sat down. I thought that was a very nice gesture, considering they were packed that night and couldn't rush the patrons in our reserved table to hurry along."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 30 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time at Forcella Bowery. It was recommended to me by a colleague --since it's close to our office. The pizza was delicious, especially the fried pizza -- so delicate! The service - quirky, but in a good way! Nice wine list! And the space is very nice -- lovely high ceilings --tables not cramped at all!"
Dined on 01/16/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Forcella Bowery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Simply great pizza from Naples.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply great pizza from Naples. Great service and perfect food, but the ambiance could be improved upon, as tiled floors and a roomful of glass- and steel-covered furniture, tables and objects are not always welcome when one wants to relax, and especially during a frigid winter. The look is creative, but not functional"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Forcella Bowery
Based on the average of (64) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic