
Bocca
100 Alden Rd #4721, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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
Meagan
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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