Really enjoy this spot! Came here with a group of friends for brunch and more than enough space to accommodate large parties. We order a lot some were the salmon platter, avocado toast, egg Benny's, French toast and pancakes, lasagna, pizza and cobb salad. We were super duper stuffed after! Our server Cary was super sweet and recommend me few drink items and mentioned their bloody Mary's are delicious but I am more of a margarita type of gal so I ordered that! No judgment from Cary ! Yay! And it was super refreshing! Let's get started with the food! The avocado toast, pancakes and French toast, lasagna was my fav! And the home fries were sooo freaking good && well seasoned! Love the vibe here! Great for brunch and def coming back to try dinner read more

Cafe Fiorello - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Another disappointing dinner after their new restaurant group took over. Bland food, rushed service, and no classic menu items. They removed the vongole (honestly, who does that?) and they removed the clams oreganata. The bolognese we had was, literally, without sauce. It was meat and pasta without any sauce at all. Dry as a desert. No love or caring was paid to the dish. The restaurant is now an assembly line. The veal parmesan was appropriately and wonderfully huge, as it should be, but tasteless. No dynamic flavor, no thought, no attention. Yes, prices are out of control, yes it's New York, yes life is imperfect, but these dishes are classic NY Italian dishes, and they should resonate in your mouth with each bite. That's what Fiorello used to be. Now, though, it's a machine, nothing else, and the flavors and service show that. To all longtime Fiorello diners, go elsewhere. Even if you're a billionaire, this is a waste of your money and time. read more

Cafe Fiorello is fun, busy, and the food is good. It's not outstanding, but it's good. We had the calamari to start, which was very nice and crispy, and was served with some deep fried hot peppers. It was a nice combination. We also shared the the Marinera Salad which was also good, but not great. We were each planning on ordering mains, and my choice was the open lasagna. I very much appreciated that the waiter said it was a dish that needed to be shared. Thankfully my husband chose to go with my choice, and agreed to share it. It was very good indeed. The highlight for me was the crispy pasta on the sides. The lasagna is the size of a pizza. The service was good, the food was nice enough that we'll be happy to return and try more of their dishes, and explore their wonderful antipasto bar. Where it all fell down was the drinks. We ordered the individual small bottles of champagne, which wasn't very good. However, the main issue was the wine. We were heading to a show so didn't want a hole bottle. We ordered "quart" bottles. They brought one small carafe each and insisted they were quarts. There are 4 cups in a quart. These carafes maybe held 8 ounces. They were carafes, and barely filled one glass. Next time, we'll order a bottle and leave some. The service was good and also quick. We were able to enjoy a good meal in a nice atmosphere, and get to your show. read more

Cafe Fiorello - Open Lasagana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The pizza and toasted hazelnut pancakes here are super delicious. The pizza is thin crust and completely hits the spot. And don't get me started on the toasted hazelnut pancakes - the pancakes themselves were literally thick and fluffy like a cake and the hazelnut chocolate sauce they put on it is like diving into a pool of Nutella! Everything else on the brunch menu is ok, nevertheless, brunch is brunch and will always be delicious! read more

Cafe Fiorello - Toasted Hazelnut Maple Pancakes - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Love this place! The chicken parm is massive and SO good! It looks like a pepperoni pizza but tastes amazing!

Beautiful restaurant with really solid menu options. The prices are very expensive, but the portion sizes are enough for two so it really isn't as crazy as it seems. I ordered the special jumbo lump crabmeat and shrimp stuffed eggplant. Not entirely sure what I expected, but the dish wasn't my thing. It tasted VERY smoky and the shrimp were small and NOT deveined. For an almost $40 dish I expect the shrimp deveined, this isn't a shrimp po-boy guys... Anyways, the fries were good and my girlfriends salad was yummy so I unfortunately just made a poor ordering decision. Probably won't return because when I think of this dish I want to vomit. read more

Best bruschetta ever! We sat outside under the covered patio and it was a nice night. My son commented that his bolognese fettuccini was the best he has ever had. read more

We went there yesterday before a Broadway show with 7 people. Everyone's food was terrible, mushrooms tasted like straw, avocado toast was guacamole slathered on some toast, tomatoes had not taste ... One star for closeness to the theaters and the Rose water lemonade. We had been to Trattoria dell'Arte, which is part of the same hospitality group, and the vegetarian menu looked the same, but a difference of day and night. read more

Ambiance was great and service was good too. I got the Moscow mule which oddly had blueberry in it, but was yummy. The garlic pesto bread was great and the meatballs were really delicious. I got the tuna which I was not impressed by. I would not get it again. One person I was with got the lasagna which looked more like a pizza but they enjoyed it. The last person got a traditional pasta dish which they enjoyed. I would try this place again and stick to pasta. Definitely would never get the tuna again. read more

The service is outstanding as is the food the sites to be seen across from Lincoln Center

If you want lovely atmosphere, great food, delicious drinks and fantastic staff, come here, relax, and enjoy yourself. We prefer sitting at the bar because Diego is the absolute greatest bartender who makes the BEST cocktails. And not to mention we get to chat with the other locals and have a laugh. If you're debating what to order, you can never go wrong with a " lot of pepperoni " pizza. And if you combine that with a drink made by Diego, you're in for a fantastic night!! read more

Cafe Fiorello - The spicy honey drizzle and thin crust are everything. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Clinging onto my New Years resolutions to reduce the amount of meat I've been eating it was nice to find a non-plain scrambled eggs option at a brunch spot. Here at Cafe Fiorello, I tried the artichoke frittata and had it with the matcha green tea. The crispy onions on top of the frittata pulled the piece together, definitely a great spot for casual brunch read more

Cafe Fiorello - Artichoke Frittata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Fiorello is the best first-night dinner in the city, whether you are coming back into town or arriving for the first time. Excellent service, excellent food, and a beautiful location. Lots of offerings, generous portions. What they know how to do, they do very well. Not experimental in the slightest, but very good Italian comfort food. I would highly recommend the mussels. read more

I went this restaurant before COVID 19 I really miss this restaurant I would like to come back there again and again! It's very nice restaurant food is yummy nice location I will looking forward to go there! read more

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Stopped by this place after the Met Opera and here is the breakdown. Service: great and fast. However, there was no follow up on how our food was or if there was anything else we needed. 4 stars Food: The seafood risotto was AMAZING. Very tasty and a decent portion. This was not my plate though, I ordered the white truffle ravioli and although it tasted good, the serving was tiny. I finished my plate in under 5 minutes and had to eat a bunch of bread to compensate. 4 stars Ambience: not too noisy, old-money locals vibe, nicely decorated with christmas ornaments and lights. 4 stars Overall a good experience and I definitely recommend it. read more

Cafe Fiorello - White Truffle Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food 5/5 Drink 3/5 Service 3/5 The four of us came here for an early dinner. We mainly came for their Truffle Pizza which did not disappoint! We were seated in the compact booth near the back of the restaurant. I do like the interior inside and it has that upscale feeling but the service wasn't the greatest during our visit.. tends to be very slow and confusing. Our waiter was nowhere to be seen most of the time and if we flagged down a different waiter they'd just say "oh I'm not your waiter". It was so slow that we watched two different groups sat down next to our table and walked out of the restaurant after waiting too long for someone to come to take their order. For starter we ordered their housemade burrata cheese & prosciutto di parma which was simply out of this world, it was very good. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I took the last piece of the prosciutto without offering my friends first and I have no regret about it haha! We also ordered branzino al forno (butterflied) that was served with charred peppers, onions, lemon but the fish was on the dry side and still tasted "fishy" inside. This one was probably the least favorite at our table. The four of us shared TWO pans of the Fresh Black Truffle pizza with eggs add-on that makes it even better. This pizza was very good. All of us were eyeing the last piece. We also ordered the spaghetti carbonara which was excellent with the guanciale bacon and egg. For drinks, our friends ordered both the red and white wine, while we got the cocktails which were just okay but came in great presentation as expected. I got the Venetian Spritz because I was sold by the "passionfruit" ingredient in it (my go-to ingredient in drinks).. the drink did not taste bad but not that great either, would have preferred the passionfruit to be stronger. My guy tried one of the mojito which also left a lot to be desired. Price is just a bit little on the higher side. Our bill rounded up to about $250 total. Overall, drinks were not bad, service could be better, and food was outstanding. Would I be back? That's a hell yes. read more

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Went here for Valentines Day dinner. Upon getting seated, we were greeted by the server who was very friendly and accommodating. The food was very good and drinks were good. No complaints with the food/liquor. The server gave time between dishes to enjoy the time at the restaurant. Made sure everything was good after being served beverages and the food. Would highly recommended this restaurant! Staff, food, and the establishment itself was very friendly and quality. read more

Was not a good experience today sorry. I feel this place is past its hay days. It's like they are still riding there fame from the old days. My wife and I walked in passing by the impressive looking antipasto display. Same items from the other times we ate here in past years. Staff sat us down at a both which was very tight and uncomfortable for a big guy like me. We ordered the antipasto cause we wanted something lighter. Three veggies and two fish. The veggies I got to say were tasty. The fish were over cooked and rubbery. And top off with a long black hair. I did not make a fuss which I should have. But I removed it and went on. That is where I feel they are passed their prime. That should have never happened. They got to do better then that read more

Cafe Fiorello - Antipasto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic post or pre show option by the Lincoln center. The food is excellent but the service is the best. The pizzas and pastas are fantastic. Definitely recommend the Tagietelle with the beef ragu - tender pasta with a savory and meaty ragu. The margherita pizza is also a tried and true classic with a thin chewy brick oven baked crust. The antipasto bar is the hallmark with the option to pick 3 for 19 or 5 for 25. The octopus ceviche isn't listed as an option but it is so be sure to get that! Our server was fantastic. Attentive and very energetic - he even gave me an extra pack of bread to take home since I loved the seasoned focaccia so much. Definitely the best service I have had in the city. read more

Service was good, attentive. Food was just okay, especially for the price point. I would prefer to have gone to a less of a tourist spot with better fare. Wine list has a nice selection but the mark up on the wine was a bit much $85 for Santa Margherita! No one there seemed to mind, as the place was brimming with guests! read more

Cafe Fiorello - Great dinner table with wine - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Old-school Italian restaurant with a great location in Lincoln Center. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Both are festive, but at times, the interior felt tight with close tables and dark wooden panels (and the hallway to the bathroom is another story). As for the food, it's solid, but I wasn't blown away for the price. After trying others' dishes, I can confidently say traditional Italian is the way to go. I made the mistake of ordering the quinoa salad: a $17 scoop of brown mush. It ended up being tasty, but portion wise, if you want more bang for your buck, go for something like the lasagna. Finally, one last complaint. When we made a reservation, they promised us a table by the window. Despite calling to confirm this table multiple times, it was occupied at the time of our reservation. I didn't mind where we actually sat per say, but I disliked how they repeatedly lied to our host. It's ok though, because in the end, they ended up feeling her wrath. read more

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Great restaurant in the perfect location with excellent soft shell crabs, lasagna, and Negronis. Very good service in a woody, classic environment. read more

After learning there was an hour and a half wait at the restaurant next-door, Cafe Fiorello was able to seat us within 10 minutes. We sat outside to take in the hustle and bustle of the city. There were lights strung overhead giving the place a touch of intimate ambiance with the hum of city buzz. My husband appreciated the calamari since there were more rings than tentacles. With the three of us he usually ends up eating the mini sea creatures since our son and I only eat the rings. The spaghetti with olive oil and meatballs ordered for my little guy seemed to have dried slightly indicating it may have been under a warming lamp too long. My husband enjoyed his clam pasta dish stating it was fine. My chicken piccata was airy and fresh with zest. I was expecting to be presented with a small piece of piccata chicken and half the plate filled with pasta and a cheap vegetable. So I was pleasantly surprised when my plate was filled with a hammered tenderized piece of chicken with the perfect crispy texture, tangy capers, tart artichokes and lemon beurre blanc sauce. I added plenty more lemon spritz to the dish. It was the best dish of the evening. Our server was a bit abrasive and we wondered if he listened correctly or received our order correctly. The calamari appetizer took a very long time but our server did in fact handle our orders and the meal was a success. The restrooms are located inside to the right down the narrow hallway. They are acceptable and clean, small, nothing over the top. I noticed the manager was attentive to the entire restaurant indoors and outdoors. This restaurant was much quieter than the one next door. It is always nice to be able to chat over dinner rather than shout. :) Overall we are content with our experience. read more

Cafe Fiorello - Chicken Piccata is great. No added pasta and veggies to fill the plate. Just wonderful texture and flavor. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cafe Fiorello is pretty well known as a pre or post-show restaurant mostly due to its lively, buzzing nature and proximity to Lincoln Center. I made reservations to dine here last night after the Nutcracker. The atmosphere is great, with Christmas decorations and lights adorning the booths and old wooden panels. The place really started to fill up as the apres-ballet crowd meandered over across Broadway. The service was just fine. On to the food. I loved the fluffy focaccia and appreciate that they do 5 oz. carafe pours of their (mostly) Italian wines by the glass. I ordered the lasagna, which is served flattened out on a huge platter instead of layered as is standard. The flavors were very good, and you could tell that the chef for the most part knew what he was doing. The succulent pieces of juicy short rib were tasty, as were the meatballs. However, the whole dish had a temperature problem. The food was not served piping hot, despite the server's warning not to touch the plate when it arrived on the table. I thought of the article I read a few years ago where it was uncovered that a lot of food in Paris is not fresh, but reheated in a microwave, particularly in the areas with high tourist volume or foot traffic. I feel like a guilty cynical diner by saying this, but I have a suspicion that due to the high volume at certain peak times, Cafe Fiorello probably takes some similar shortcuts on some dishes (for example, the lasagna). For show dinners, there are a few other restaurants nearby that I'll patronize first before giving Fiorello another shot. read more

There was nothing. Literally-nothing-left on my plate at all. Petit Dover Sole with light, aromatic lemon-butter sauce. Meaty asparagus with no tough spots. Sliced focaccia with a salty, soft, "take another bite!" feel to it. I devoured the plate. The wait for my meal was obnoxiously long but very much worth it. The butternut squash soup was fine, but pales compared to the lunch. One neat thing - they had an excellent looking, fresh vegan bar for those who were interested. read more

Cafe Fiorello - Butternut Squash Soup - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow. My wife usually won't go to Italian restaurants because she doesn't want to pay restaurant prices "for spaghetti." Well, Cafe Fiorello is in a whole different category. This is cuisine. While many menu items are familiar, by name, it's unlikely you've had the food prepared this well at home. My latest trip was for lunch. First, there is a family-style warmth to the welcome you get when you arrive--sorely lacking at most other restaurants. Then, because it was a little breezy/chilly I gave up my usual sidewalk seating and sat at the Antipasto Bar inside. I wasn't in the mood for a salad type of experience but the more I looked over the selections, the more I knew I had to try a bunch (your choice of 3 or 5 selections). Of course, I went with five. Wonderful! read more

Cafe Fiorello - Fabulous selection of mostly-vegetable dishes at the Antipasto Bar - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I hate having to rush into the City for dinner reservations on a weekend before a show at Lincoln Center. Hate it!! The traffic never cooperates and the tourists clog main arteries worse than cholesterol. Which brings me to Cafe Fiorello. It was Saturday night and we decided to wing it. After all -- not everything in life is better scripted. Sure -- the City was packed -- as were all the usual local haunts, including this one. But the maitre d and an engaged fellow behind their cool food bar put two flutes of Prosecco in our hands while we waited for seating at the bar. A few moments later, with a wink and a nod, our flutes were refilled and we were seated at the food bar and yapping away with a Latvian/Chilean couple (by way of Venezuela) sitting next to us -- getting pleasantly buzzed on the wine and the atmosphere. The servers made sure we were fed in time to make our show and the meal was better than expected. Serendipity works. The lobster agnolotti was terrific -- nice pasta with plump chunks of lobster -- dressed in a lemony beurre blanc. I would eat this again. The tortelloni bolognese was less to my liking -- under seasoned and under cooked -- but I quibble. Considering the service we received, under less than optimum conditions, everything probably tasted better than it was had we spent 90 minutes picking at it. Even the bread basket -- with seasoned focaccia and flat bread -- tasted exotic. Yes, the tariff was steep for pasta ($40 per with tip) -- but expectedly so and worth it for the convenience of a two block walk to the theater. It was nice, and because it was nice, I would try it again -- maybe next time, with reservations, and a deeper look at their menu. read more

So, this is your typical italian American comfort restaurant. They have an antipasti bar and some reserved seating for who's who's. I don't think the flavors are out of this world, but it isn't bad either. I'm kind of indifferent. Things to know: 1) Portions are extremely huge and if you share a plate there is a surcharge 2) 35 min per a person 3) lasagna is an open face baked version (very popular) 4) order any of the seafood meals but I suggest going with anything that is serves table side like the seafood risotto This is a restaurant staple in the area, but there are def better restaurants. read more

Cafe Fiorello - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I was there in December and had an amazing dinner the fried artichokes , rigatoni vodka with crispy pancetta and the dessert was the best cannolis filled with pistachio cream, that said went again yesterday appetizers were terrific, the rigatoni vodka was excellent exactly the same as a few months ago however they didn't have the pistachio cannolis, but what I had was a lemon tart that was probably the best thing I ever ate . Food , bar , drinks all on point . Can't wait to go again in June read more

I had the open faced lasagna. Huge portion that I shared with the table and still had a lot to take home!

I like this place. I've been coming here for a while as I used to live in the neighborhood. It's also right across from Lincoln center so it makes for a convenient pre-theater dinner place. Today we got the house salad, red Tuscany wine, and lasagna to share. The pasta was very flavorful- I'd return just to get this dish. The short rib in it was delicious and I appreciated the crunchy outter layers of the lasagna. The wine recommendation was spot on.-I ended up ordering another glass at the bar later. The staff was also great. Overall we had a very positive experience here- it seems to be consistent over the years. read more

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Love the ambience of this place! Feels like a true Italian restaurant with some delicious food. Only complaint is the very narrow hallway to the bathroom. We also called ahead of time and they said there would be no wait. When I told the host he looked at me like I was crazy and we waited for about ten mins. Luckily they accommodated us but seems like some miscommunication. The food and drinks were excellent! read more

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Pretty decent food but overpriced. I understand it's New York and a more expensive area but the beverages and food here are overpriced especially in terms of quality. I got the salmon burger and while flavorful, it wasn't cooked well this fell apart leaving me to eat it all by fork. The bread was also extremely soggy. My negroni was good but I've had better for $16. My friend got the calamari and he liked it well enough as it did my dad with his burger. read more

very fast service this place is packed with tourists, wonderful buzz atmosphere great for families too food is excellent its expensive, probably 2x the norm .. spaghetti & meatball(2x) - excellent chicken Milanese excellent, and huge (plate size) and doesn't come with pasta read more

Yum! I was on vacation and we walked by this lovely spot on a Sunday afternoon (around noon or 1:00) and we decided to get some lunch. Turns out they serve brunch on Saturday as well, which was great. We were greated by a wonderful waitress who welcomed us by letting us know we each got a complimentary drink with our choice of a bloody mary, mimosa, or bellini. If you're not sure which one to get....I highly recommend the bellini. It was absolutely delicious and I wanted more. And let me tell you, the complimentary drink is a steal considering if you want a second it will cost you $12.00. The bread basket was great! I will start off by saying that I do not eat bread, strictly because I do not like it and so I never care too much about the bread they bring out, but to my surprise...I found some marble pound cake in the bread basket that was buttery and delicious! For my meal I had the meatball thin crust pizza which was very good (although not as good as the thin crust pizza I had at Tappo) my friend has the fried ravioli (which he said was AMAZING) all I could hear the entire meal from him was "mmm" "so good" "oh my god". We were very full by the end of our meals that we did not get dessert, although I kind of regret that after seeing the cheesecake the woman sitting next to us had. I was in mid conversation when it was brought out when my jaw dropped and lost all my concentration on what I was saying. My friend had to yell "Hey Kelly" for me to stop starring at the dessert next to me and get back to reality! read more

Cafe Fiorello - Meatball thin crust pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Due to covid pandemic in NYC and no indoor dining rule this is a nice place near Central Park. We waited for a table around 20 minutes but was worth the wait. The outdoor patio has heated lamps and is warm inside. We ordered 2 drinks each, old fashioned which was super good and hot apple cider with whip cream. Snack was calamari which was ok and French fries were amazing. The waiters were very nice and we had a fun time. This place is very near Central Park so after it's so nice to go for a walk. Great location amazing drinks read more

Cafe Fiorello - Old fashions drinks - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Brunch was delicious. Hands down the best pancake I have ever had (and I'm not a pancake person), taken over the top with it drenched in hazelnut butter syrup. Spicy margaritas were top notch. The prosciutto pizza was perfectly thin and crispy. read more

Best pizza in NYC! It's conveniently across the street from Lincoln Center. It's fun to go there, but they deliver too!

Food was so bland and I got food poisoning. I would not recommend this place at all. All I ordered was the rigatoni alla vodka with chicken and now I have food poisoning. read more

Cafe Fiorello - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I had dinner before attending the opera at Lincoln Center. I ordered the Chicken Piccata and it surprisingly arrived about 5 minutes later. Not a good sign. The Chicken was deep-fried (not healthy) and I counted a total of 3 capers in the sauce. Considering the price I paid this was unacceptable. I complained to our waiter and it fell on deaf ears. Never again. read more