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Bocca - Steakhouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Bocca

4.5 (1932 reviews)

100 Alden Rd #4721, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Italian restaurant
Caterer
Function room facility

About Bocca - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Chic, contemporary restaurant with inviting booth seating offering modern Italian eats & seafood.

Customer Review Summary

Bocca is a favorite for many, praised for its delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. The Gorgonzola tips with fresh pasta and fall sangria are standout favorites. Tiramisu is highly recommended, and many love the staff and overall dining experience. Recent visits highlight excellent service, flavorful meals, and generous portions, especially during the holiday season. However, there was a contrasting review mentioning disappointing flavors in some dishes. The veal chop, pasta, and baked shrimp received high praise, with excellent service noted, particularly from staff member Kassidy. Nicole was also highlighted for her attentive service and exceptional cocktails. Overall, Bocca is recognized for its outstanding Italian cuisine, ambiance, and service, with a few isolated concerns about specific dishes.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1407
4
309
3
112
2
42
1
62
Based on 1932 reviews

Meagan

2 months ago

Bocca is my husband and I's favorite restaurant! The tips Gorgonzola (added scallops) with the fresh pasta of the day is the best thing I've probably ever had. The fall sangria is the BEST! And the tiramisu is also amazing. We love it so much here we had our reception for our wedding here in 2023! Love all the staff and the atmosphere is beautiful.

Lindsey Canesi

4 months ago

I absolutely love Bocca! The food is always absolutely fabulous, the atmosphere is great in general but extra special with Christmas decorations right now. We've also never had anything but a great experience with the staff!

Mindy Gauthier

3 months ago

Delicious dinner at Bocca last night. Friendly and efficient server, drinks were spot on, meals were flavorful with generous portions. Holiday decor was perfect.

Inna Lyutkevich

5 months ago

I recently dined at Bocca, and I must say, the experience was absolutely exceptional! The new chef has truly brought a fresh, vibrant energy to the menu, and it shows in every dish. I ordered the pasta with shrimp, and it was outstanding – perfectly cooked pasta with succulent, tender shrimp, all bathed in a sauce that was both rich and delicate. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. You can tell the chef puts thought and passion into every plate. I can’t wait to return and try more of the incredible dishes. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist, this is the place to be!

kasandra

6 months ago

Honestly I was disappointed with the food. All of my dishes lacked flavor. I had the muscles, tenderloin tips and chicken parmesan. The chicken was so thin and crunchy I could just couldnt eat it. I wanted fried ice cream and that was the only good thing I ate while there. The table next to us was also unsatisfied with the muscles and chicken parm.

Edward Cote

1 month ago

Food was excellent especially the veal chop, pasta and baked shrimp. Kassidy was outstanding and we will definately return!

Julianne Murphy

We have enjoyed going to Bocca for years. The food is excellent. They first serve their delicious bread with oil. After that, we often get the shrimp Mozambique appetizer which is amazing. They offer a wide range of entrees yet we often stick with our favorites. We always hope that Sarah S. will be our server as she is so attentive. She is very kind and sweet and provides excellent service. She make a great dining experience even better!

Sherri Walsh

I had an amazing experience at Bocca, thanks to Nicole she was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything at our table was perfect. She checked in regularly and had great menu recommendations meanwhile Nicole crafted some of the best cocktails I’ve had—balanced, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Her professionalism made the evening even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place for both the service and drinks!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30