Scallops rubbery & chewy, tough. I liked the soup but very little beans in the pasta fagioli, all pasta. Pretty bar. Very polite bartender. Friend's Sole Francaise delicious. Would go back. read more

Exceptional food, outstanding service, and the ambiance is unmatched! Have visited Cafe Fiore a few times with different family members, and have been blown away every time! Growing up in Jersey, Italian food is apart of our 5 main food groups. It hasn't been easy finding an Italian restaurant that reminds me of home, but Cafe Fiore hits it out of the park. I ordered the Sole Française and had more than enough for leftovers the following day! They also make a mean espresso martini, the espresso tastes so fresh! Excited to dine here again. read more

Valentines dinner was a pleasant surprise, the valentines menu wasn't enticing so we picked from the regular menu , the ambiance was pleasant food delicious and Veronica our server very friendly, sad that they reserved the fire place area for larger parties instead of couples it would have been nice but I would have appreciated to let us know when actually making the reservation and asking for the fireplace and saying absolutely we can do that and when we arrive the hostess telling us sorry but we are booked and that area is already reserved. :( Also we ordered the valentines dessert, lava cake, I was so looking forward to it but we got a blob of chocolate mousse in a soup bowl and the manager simply said " thats how we serve it, every restaurant is different " Other that that the rest if the food was delicious. read more

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This was our second year in a row of having our Easter dinner at Cafe Fiore and I think it's a great place to have it! Service was quick (almost too quick we felt like we were being rushed since it was the holiday). But besides that, the experience was good. Food was delicious and portions were HUGE. I was very happy with my decision, the chicken genovese. Two large pieces of chicken and eggplant on a huge bed of pasta. I really loved the pesto sauce, I soaked it up with their delicious garlic bread. For dessert I got the carrot cake, which I thought was okay. I wish I went with something else. We had a big group of people and everyone was happy with their meals. read more

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Besides maybe 1 or 2 servers , everyone else is rude and the owner is a bitch, staff with horrible attitude and owner or manager or whatever that tall guy is , definitely is one also read more

Enjoyed our first visit to Cafe Fiore. Early enough (5 pm) to enjoy Happy Hour pricing on several items. The arancini was crispy on the outside and very flavorful. The garlic knots were excellent!! I enjoyed my arugula salad with sliced almonds, cranberries and Parmesan cheese. My daughter said her linguini with broccoli was delicious and my husband enjoyed his lasagna bolognese. The servers were very attentive and food came out quick. Would definitely eat here again! read more

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First time at Cafe Fiore we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon what a wonderful experience . As soon as we entered the establishment we were greeted by the staff. Super friendly and good parking. Very good Italian food. We ordered the portobello mushroom as an appetizer came out, piping hot with lots of cheese very tasty. I ordered the Veal and Shrimp with eggplant and vodka sauce nice size portion and lots a flavor not to mention you get a salad with your meal, which is always a plus. My husband ordered the Veal Fiore with fresh tomatoes the Veal was tender and cooked to perfection. Very clean atmosphere. Decorated very nice . Nice place to take a date , quiet atmosphere. read more

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I absolutely love the bread here and the Mushrooms Ravioli is amazing. This place is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's really nice inside. The service was great. My water was filled on point each time the drinks were great too. read more

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Beautiful ambiance, the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. We had the chicken di fiore with vodka sauce. It was beautifully presented . The vodka sauce was very simple. Not much taste or seasoning. I felt it needed more seasoning to the sauce. It was a bit too plain for me. The garlic knots were enjoyed by my husband. I would give it another try but I hope they up the seasoning for that dish especially . read more

Lovely decor. White tablecloths with red dinner napkins. Atmosphere was casual . Our group was able to hold a conversation easily. Ice water was filled several times during the dinner. They brought out a large bowl with hot garlic knots . Delicious flavor and soft bread. Nice salad was served with every entree. I ordered veal parmigiana which had great flavor as well as a large portion . read more

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Cafe Fiore is one of my favorite places to eat. They have a decent sized dining room and a huge bar area. It's been newly renovated. They have ample parking. They start you off with a bowl of garlic knots. These are hands down the BEST garlic knots I've ever had! I always order their Chicken Genovese. It's fried thinly sliced eggplant, a layer of tomatoes then lastly chicken breast. It's served over top of pasta with a creamy pesto sauce. It comes with a side salad and their balsamic dressing is very good. Their prices are reasonable. Our server was very attentive and they were pretty busy the night I went but she still checked in often. read more

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Came here for a wedding. Appetizer, stuff mushrooms and clams were the best. Main course fish lemon butter sauce, outstanding, ziti good along with the eggplant. All the food was very tasty. Wipe up everything with their knots. Service very good, parking a challenge . read more

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I went to a event dinner at cafe Fiore yesterday and for a Tuesday it was packed the parking was full , thankfully the restaurant is located in a plaza so there's still plenty of parking . Walking in the place is very nice plenty of lightening clean and with a modern chic vibe. The staff was amazing and our waiter was phenomenal! He greeted us with a smile made sure he wrote everything down and did not make a single mistake and was very pleasant ! We started with a red sangria which was great , perfectly balanced for me ( not too sweet and not to bitter ) . Next we were served the house garlic parm bread ... and it was amazing I ate 3 rolls ( no regrets ) and I took some home and reheated it was still so soft and delicious ! Highly recommend the bread ! For appetizers we were served calamari which was a little underwhelming as it was a little dry , but with the marinara sauce it was okay . The mozzarella sticks were good. The clams came with bacon and if you like clams they were really good , however my favourite was the mushrooms ( these mushrooms were huge but cooked to perfection ) . For entres we got the eggplant with ricotta , chicken parm and cafe Fiore pasta . The eggplant ricotta was cooked perfectly , the chicken was a little dry . But the pasta which was like a twist on penne à la vodka ... was my favourite it was absolutely delicious !!! I mostly ate the pasta ( I had seconds even though I was stuffed .. but I just couldn't stop eating it ) highly recommend the cafe fiore pasta ! For dessert we were served tiramisu which was delicious as well ! Can't wait to come back and try some different dishes! read more

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We had lunch there on Sunday for my 60th bday. Drove an hour and 20 min. It was worth the trip. Service was spot on. And the food was delicious. All your favorite Italian classics. The Tirumisu could have been a little thicker, fuller with the mascapone cream filling. It was tasty. If you're in the area, give it a try... read more

Definitely not my 1st time here. I ordered the full meal as I missed the HH by a few minutes arriving late. Actually you get the pasta and salad with it for $5 more than on the HH special. Definitely worth every penny as it's consistently always good. Never had I had a bad meal here. I usually sit at the bar for the specials. I didn't get any drinks but usually I do the espresso martini. The ambiance is very warm and comforting no matter where you seat. read more

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This was my first time to this restaurant and it will not be my last. The place is immaculate and beautiful, the staff is friendly and kind, the food is good. The portions plentiful. The chef is to be commended because everything I put in my mouth was delicious. It was a wonderful celebration for my brother's birthday and I cannot wait to return. read more

Great food at good prices. Love sitting at the bar. Eli is a very good bartender. Portions are big and the garlic knots seem to be unlimited. read more

Upon recommendation, I visited the Cafe Fiore Restaurant because I was looking for a GOOD Italian restaurant option in Cromwell. Right off Route 9, along Route 372, Cafe Fiore has its own parking lot parking in front of a larger shopping plaza near the Walmart in Cromwell. I went in for a late lunch with my two daughters (pre-teen and a sleeping baby). The restaurant inside has a very classic upscale look, and I felt a little under dressed after coming from an outdoor charity event, but it wasn't an issue. There was plenty of seating (they have both indoor and outdoor), and we chose to eat inside at a booth, and the staff was very welcoming. We both got Chicken Parmigana off the menu. The sauce that Cafe Fiore makes is a sweeter sauce. It caught me off guard, but I quite enjoyed it and thought it was delicious. I'll be back the next time I'm in the area and looking for some yummy Italian food. read more

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This is just great food and great value! We were there Saturday night at 6pm. We got drink order in at 6:20 but didn't order food for a total of 40 minutes (6:40). Food took awhile because it was busy. Then when we were done we could not get our bill. After waiting politely for a while we Had to ask a manger to bring it. You can have the best food in the world but if you can't provide the service it is no good. I'm sure I will be back but it will be at the bar next time for hopefully better service. read more

My family and I had a reservation on a Sunday. When we arrived there were no other patrons. Our server (who we later discovered was the manager), took our drink and food order without problems. A very large private party, in the other room, started to arrive. At this point in our experience the lunch was served. No one came by to offer us another round of drinks. When we finished the meal, we were interested in coffee and dessert. We had to flag someone down for the menu. Then we had to flag someone down to place the order. After dessert and coffee, someone in our group had to go to the host stand to find our server - who we had not seen since ordering the food. Our original server/manager then arrives at our table and says, "Here I am. What do you want." We could excuse the poor service to an extent, but her response to us was rude. We have been to Cafe Fiore before. We will never again. read more

I visited Cafe Fiore with my mom on a Friday night. It was very busy and we didn't make a reservation but they were still able to accommodate us. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I ordered the cucumber cooler (gin cocktail) and it was refreshing and tasty. They provided free garlic knots as the bread for the table that were buttery and delicious. We also ordered fried mozzarella and Caesar salad which had the perfect amount of dressing. For entree, I ordered the chicken parm with vodka sauce and my mom got the sole francaise (lemon fish fillet). Both were SO GOOD. I love that both the chicken and the fish melted in my mouth and the portion sizes were big. For dessert we got the crème brûlée and the cheesecake. It wasn't the best dessert I ever had, but it was still good. I would highly recommend eating at Cafe Fiore!! read more

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I always drove by this place never giving it much thought and omg was I missing out the food is AMAZING. Best Italian I've had in a long time and I can't wait to go back and try more menu items! read more

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The food was good and the service, fine. I'd go back again. The restaurant seemed quite popular as all the tables were filled.

Had reservations at 6:30. The restaurant was busy with large groups and the banquet hall had a party going on. We finally were served around 7:45. I noticed that my knife was on the floor so I replaced it. Much to my surprise , when the second knife was placed on the tablecloth, it slide off the table! It was a square table with round edge leafs. The leaf edges never extended fully, so the leaf was pitched downward . We talked about this to the manager and he made no effort in correcting the situation, only replacing the utensils! We were finally finished a little after 8:30 pm! The salmon grilled that was ordered was fresh but the salmon Oreganata was either frozen or ready to spoil in the fridge. read more

Very nice fine dining establishment in Cromwell. Tables were dressed with white table clothes and we were brought to a table by the fireplace which made our experience very pleasant. Our server was very attentive and friendly. He made sure to check in with us from beginning to end. As soon as we sat down, my favorite part that started our dinner was the complimentary fresh garlic knots! So yummy and definitely appreciated. We ordered a few appetizers which included fried calamari, fried mozzarella and portobello mushrooms. The portobello mushrooms were delicious. They were made with fresh garlic, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. For my entree I had the chicken Genovese. A chicken with fresh tomato, sliced eggplant, mozzarella cheese and topped with a creamy pesto sauce. It was served with a side of parpadelle pasta and a side salad with Parmesan peppercorn dressing. Everything was good. I have a sweet tooth so we all shared some desserts which included the Creme brulee, chocolate mousse, cannoli gelato, and cheesecake. My favorite was the cheesecake!! Such a nice evening and so happy I experienced such a great time, with good food good drinks and good service! read more

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Love the garlic knots! Ordered the chicken Marsala, would be excellent with a bit more wine in the sauce. Love the noodles it came with!

Cafe Fiore has amazing service, drinks and food! My favorite is the chicken fiore with lobster and their cheesecake is everything.

The food was very good and service was also very good. All in all very good. The atmosphere was quiet and pleasant. read more

Service is always quick and food is very good, our waiter (Nick) was the best! Very friendly host as well. I've been both for happy hour and Saturday night dinner and very much enjoyed both. Their list of cocktails is very good and the food is quality. Saturday night seemed to have some live music and but there is option to sit in quieter side as well. Will definitely be back. read more

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We were pleased with our meal at Fiore's. Just a last minute decision to try the restaurant since we always pass by and the parking lot is usually full. The service was great, very fast with our orders. I ordered the chicken fiore and would definitely get it again. The garlic knots were so additive! Overall, I would come back to try some more dishes. read more

Cafe Fiore is an authentic Italian dining experience. We stopped by while in the area and it was a very pleasant experience. The Eggplant Rottalini was very good and atop the pappardelle noodles, it was something I'd never eaten before but thoroughly enjoyed. I really appreciated the garlic knots that were extremely buttery and generously coated with parmesan cheese. A great choice for lunch in the Cromwell area. read more

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AMAZING! I attended a baby shower here. The restaurant is so cute. The staff were great the food was even better. The calamari was light and not greasy. The pasta was delicious and so were the drinks! read more

Excellent food at reasonable prices and very good. Pleasant service clean environment.

Lunch today to try out a recommendation. I was told the Salmon Oreganata was good...it wasn't it was excellent. The garlic knots were great and hot and delicious. The appetizer of Calamari was good but no tentacles [my favorite part] with a sweet tomato dipping sauce. The salmon was perfectly cooked with capers and white wine over a simple pasta and fresh broccoli. The included garden salad was good with a creamy balsamic house dressing. We skipped dessert but had a cup of tea. Good attentive service in an empty room [as requested] for meeting purposes. Music was a little loud but they turned it down for us. Will definitely go back. read more

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Is it the best Italian food I've ever had? No. But did it hit the spot when i was in town for a wedding and food options were limited? Absolutely. Sat at the bar and the bartender who seated us was so great, wish I had written down his name. This is the sort of place where you walk in and you are treated like a friend in a GOOD way. Their seasonal drinks were great, and the lasagne was my favorite, overall everything was totally solid, and with semi limited dining options nearby I highly recommend! read more

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"There's a honky tonk in this town, They call the loser's lounge, And I guess I'm a charter member, you could say" (Ringo Starr) We attended a private function tonight in the Cafe Fiore Restaurant and Lounge's banquet room. It was our first time there and we both agreed the food was very good. We started off with an appetizer course - platters of fried mozzarella cheese triangles, calamari and marinara sauce, and stuffed portobello mushrooms. I very much liked the two I tried (calamari and mushrooms). Dinner was a buffet of garlic knots, eggplant rolatini, chicken cutlets, ziti with vodka sauce, salad, and salmon with broccoli. I passed on the rolls and salmon but made a plate of salad, eggplant, chicken, pasta, and broccoli. I loved the eggplant. I've always found homemade eggplant difficult to cook. Mine is always rubbery and chewy, but Cafe Fiore's was fork tender and delicious. The chicken cutlet was thin, cooked beautifully and totally greaseless. Dessert was tiramisu and I'm sorry I neglected to include a photograph. Lets just say it was gobbled up very quickly. The servers and bartenders were professional and friendly. All in all, our first impression of Cafe Fiore was a very favorable one. read more

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Everything about my lunch at Cafe Fiore was right on target. The restaurant is tastefully upscale appointed with table clothed tables and clean as a whistle. The service is prompt and friendly and at least four people came to the table to help . The meal started with a fresh green salad with cucumber tomato and an olive. I ordered chicken and shrimp with cheese, asparagus and eggplant and vodka sauce over pappardelle. This is a a delightful combination and well made. K ordered veal parm. She said it was good but the veal was a little hard to cut. Oh yes, there were warm garlic knot rolls included. They were great and I don't usually go for garlic breads. We're too full to order anything else and we took home a lot of food. So good. read more

The food at Cafe Fiore is amazing!! Everything was so delicious and fresh. The service was amazing too. Definitely check it out. It does not disappoint! Buon appetito! read more

We enjoy Italian food in the area and Cafe Fiore is no different. The Veal Pizzaiola was a smaller entree, but packed a flavor punch. It is a relaxed atmosphere, just once it is full it feels a bit loud. The service was above average and friendly. read more

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A friend and I recently tried Cafe Fiore for the first time. I have passed this restaurant for a number of years and always wanted to try. I forget our servers name but he had a great personality. We started with the fried mozzarella and salad and I had a yummy chocolate martini. The garlic knots were out of this world! I tried a chicken and shrimp dish that also came with eggplant and asparagus. Overall, even though it was lacking in salt (salt and pepper were on the table) I thought it was still very tasty. I had more than enough to take home for lunch the next day as the portions were very healthy. I would definitely be open to coming back to try more of the menu! read more

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