Oh yeah this is a place that you must try! First of all it's not a lot of food so if you're the type of person who likes to eat a lot you might not be very satisfied here. But definitely a type of delicate dish that you would enjoy in every bite. The chef has different menus throughout the season and every single one has something unique and amazing to check. The homemade pasta with truffles was out of this world so delicious like everything else we try. Our waitress was so sweet and very knowledgeable in every dish she recommended. The atmosphere very nice but the only problem i found was that there's only one bathroom for a single person so that was inconvenient but besides that We love it!! read more

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Go here for the homemade French fry potatoes, the passion fruit mango mocktail, the side salad, and an Instagram-worthy photo in front of the stunning floral display at the entrance. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the oversized florals surrounding the main entry make for a gorgeous photo backdrop. The food was also beautifully presented and clearly fresh. The passion fruit mango mocktail was delicious and gorgeous, the side salad was simple but incredibly flavorful, and the homemade French fry potatoes were hands-down the star of the meal. They were so good that we ordered extra sides for the table because we were all still hungry after our mains, We visited on Mother's Day with a party of eight and left feeling underwhelmed overall. My mother-in-law struggled to find anything on the menu that appealed to her and ultimately ordered the beet pasta, which she found disappointing. Several of the entrees lacked the wow factor we expected, especially at this price point. When you're spending $235 on a steak, you expect a memorable dining experience. Instead, the most talked-about items at our table were the fries, the mocktail, and the salad. Many of us were still hungry by the end of the meal, which made the final bill even harder to swallow--especially considering we didn't order alcohol. We skipped dessert at Fiorentini and headed up the street to Charlie's instead, where we enjoyed delicious ice cream at a much more reasonable price. The service was friendly, the ingredients seemed fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. We really wanted to love it, but for us the overall value just wasn't there. Another annoyance was there's only 1 rest room and a mom went in to breast feed her child and 3 of us waited in line for 30 minutes. read more

Came with a big group on a weekend day for a late brunch and there were still a steady business going on. Service was friendly and very family oriented. Very nice decoration on the outside and clean and modern on the inside with a partially open kitchen. We had a little wait so I took the opportunity to learn about the head chef/owner Antonio and his family via the article on the wall. They do have a rotating seasonal menu - this is the Spring brunch menu. BYOB! 1. Bread sampler - Good sized sampler with croissant, a blueberry/plum cake and a few others. 2. Fluffy pancakes (Tres Leches style) - Soaked pancakes which made it like a dessert. Came with a icing topping with fruits. Had about half and took the rest home as dessert! 3. Pasta carbonara - Smelled of parm cheese which made me salivate. Al dente pasta which is perfect and a normal sized dish that was not too small or large. 4. Lemongrass ice cream - Very delicious and flavorful! 5. Vanilla affogato - Vanilla itself was not sweet or too vanilla but the espresso added a good touch to it. Overall a great brunch / lunch and loved seeing that it was family owned and friendly. Would visit again! read more

Fiorentini - Très lèches pancakes - Italian Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Outstanding! They have a seasonal menu and I absolutely lovely what I ordered! 21 vegetable soup was delicious and cozy; loved the kale chips on top. Polenta fries were perfection! Crunchy outside, warm soft inside, and the dips were perfect compliments, creamy and salty. Pork chop was divine! One of the best I've ever had. So juicy and flavorful with orange zest that was a surprising flavor combo that worked! The polenta and cooked pepper side were wonderful. I cleaned the plate! The dessert was so good! Fudge layer, creamy top, and I loved the liquor that flavored the cake and the litter crunchy cookies on top. Yum! Service was excellent and the restaurant was beautiful, though very noisy since it was packed. read more

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Love the horticultural decor throughout! The food was delicious! The service was impeccable! Our server even asked if we wanted to wait a little between courses, which we love! We will definitely be back! read more

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Have been wanting to try Fiorentini for some time and finally got there. Everything was extremely fresh. If you want it to taste like nature, this is the place for you. Worst thing we had was the complimentary bread. That definitely needs some work. It was either a bad batch or it was made the day prior. But I didn't go for free bread. Started off with the Bone Marrow and Steak TarTar. Both were fantastic and the bone marrow had sautéed onions on toasted bread. Next course was the corn Gnocchi. It was fantastic. Melted in your mouth. You can taste the corn texture, but it was pleasing. For entrees, I ordered the Halibut that was on special. It was cooked perfectly and worked well with the sauce. I got fries on the side that was recommended. They were a great addition. The second entree was seared scallops. Scallops were great, sauce was straight out of the ground. We were 50/50 on this one. Almost too much earth. Finished the night with the strawberry composition. Very nice ending to the meal. Get a little bit of each on a spoonful. Works well. Overall, service was good, it's byob, clean food, and it was prepared well. I would definitely return. read more

01/09/2026 We have been here a few times before and always enjoyed everything about Fiorentini. This visit... not so much. The service, as always was spot on... timely and courteous. The food... 2 orders of seared Chilean sea bass, 1 order of Cavatelli (with wild boar ragu and pecorino toscano) and 1 order of risotto acquarello (risotto with kale puree and duck leg ragu) were all very very good... if small in portion. But I understand 'fine dining.' But what really had us talking was the ridiculous portion of mussels. (See picture) 4 breaded mussels for 18$!!!! That is considerably more pricey than a half dozen oysters in most restaurants. ($4.50 a piece!) I'm sorry, but this dish is way over priced for what we received and frankly, they were not that tasty... several mussels having grains of sand in them. Oh, one other issue I had... by the time our dessert came out, my coffee was cold... finished actually. I want to love Fiorentini as we have in the past, but these couple of issues really put us off for a bit. read more

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First time here on a Wednesday evening, reservations were for 6:30 it was empty when we arrived. We shared the salad w/ walnuts & cranberries w Ricotta, it was fresh & delicious,enough to split. For dinner I had the taggiatelli w mushroom ragu it was absolutely amazing. My friend had the tortellini w butternut squash in this most delicious aromatic olive oil w a harvest of fall flavors & spices, also absolutely amazing. Only negative thing was they only gave her a V small "appetizer like" portion. Which is why it's not 5 stars. I had the afagotto for desert & we shared the pumpkin tart, also amazing! Pumpkin filling was def home made & tart was crusty & flavorful, it had a spun sugar pumpkin crust on the side that was like nothing I've ever had before, so delicious. Waiter was friendly,informative & attentive. There was no rush for our table bc by 7:30 this place started to fill in almost every table! On a Wednesday, no less. It was a calm beautiful atmosphere, quiet, beautifully decorated w perfect lighting. Perfect for date night!Kitchens are exposed which is a nice touch. It gave NYC upper East side vibes & i cannot wait to go back! The experience at Fiorintini was nothing short of spectacular. This chef doesn't miss! read more

Fiorentini - Italian Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Have come here many times. We are Italians from Italy. We ordered the paccheri with clams, mussels, and shrimp, The pasta was absolutely raw. We asked for it to be cooked more. The waiter NEVER came back. We eat pasta al dente all the time, this was RAW. They never brought the dish back. They left my mother in law without food. AND CHARGED US! The halibut was completely dry. And the PB tiramisu was rock hard. The service was shocking and to leave her without a meal and charge her is unheard of. read more

From start to finish a true 5 star place The minute you walk in you are transported to Italy You are greated with a smile and friendly service The place is beautiful and from the buss people to the waiters they are all professional and knowledgeable We split the bone marrow and I can't tell you how good it was words don't express My date had the mixed seafood pasta and ate every bite I had the crab pasta with the egg ravioli and when you cut into the pasta the yolk oozed out making the sauce so rich For dessert we had the white chocolate mousse need I say more If you are looking for more than just a meal it is the place read more

This was out first time here and all the food was very fresh, service was on point, Restaurant was beautiful inside, and very clean.. Food was very good. Steak tartare simple yet delish. Only suggestion is maybe serve it with some crisps or crakers on the side. Entrees and apps are small. We also got the halibut and crab ravioli, the crab ravioli was the only thing we would not get again. The burnt pieces of garlic make the dish very dark and not light, one ravioli for the dish was served. Thank God we got the papperdelle too! All in all we enjoyed our meal, and will be back again soon! read more

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Alright. This is a big review. I've wanted to come here for a long time and i finally did. I've read the mixed reviews and i have friends who dined there so they gave me their feedback. The place is nice. It's decorated lovely. I love the comfortable chairs as well. The service started off a bit slow but overall i can't complain. The waitress checked in on us and asked us if we needed anything. The only odd thing i noticed was when we ordered a bottle of sparkling water one of the girls poured it into 3 glasses and was going to put the bottle in the ice bucket but i already had a bottle of wine there so she took the sparkling bottle away. When she came by later during our entrees i asked about the sparkling water and she seemed a bit confused then she said the bottle was finished. That was kinda odd. I highly doubt we finished that bottle when only 3 small glasses were served but i didn't make a big deal about it. We ordered 3 apps and they came at the same time and within two mins of getting served our bread and olive oil with these salted crackers. Wish the olive oil was salted or seasoned oh yeah. MORE ON THAT LATER For apps we got the Bone Marrow with bacon onion crostini. Steak tartate was presented nicely and the onion puree went along well. We really enjoyed both of those apps. We had the scallop tartare and eventho the description of the dish sounded good it completely lacked salt. I needed salt, some spice or even lime juice. Unfortunately this dish felt flat. Ravioli stuffed with crabmeat was good I ordered scallops with this seafood sauce that had chopped clams and mussels. Very good. I highly enjoyed this dish but $46 for 3 scallops? I don't mind paying a premium price for premium quality but should be 4 scallops. My brother in law ordered the pappardelle with ragu. He was about 90% finished when he said the sauce is good but this dish needs salt. Big time. My sister tried it and says oh yeah needs salt. Now i'm curious. Because this has been brought up many times when i'm having a food conversation with my friends. I tried a sample of his dish and yeah. No salt. No seasoning. No flavor. It is what it is On to dessert. Strawberry composition wasn't a hit. Just okay and $16 for that? My carrot olive oil cake was good. Not overly sweet. Nice and moisty but they ruined it by adding a flavorless chocolate gelato on top. Why? It wasn't good at all. No need for gelato or at least put it on the side. I wouldn't complain if it tasted good but it didn't. Will i come here again? Yeah sure why not. I didn't love it but didn't hate it either. I wanna try the pasta next time i come. I want to leave there saying "i can't wait to come back" unfortunately i left there feeling it was just average. read more

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Terrible experience. We had 7:30 reservations . Have never had a worse experience. Came here with my husband for my birthday. Got our main course before one of our apps. We had ordered the oxtail pasta never showed up. They delivered and took away our main courses. Got tired of waiting around. Food was was delivering to other tables left and right. We politely said to the waiter we were not happy and would like the check for the appetizer. And they gave it to us. Avoid this place at all cost. I would go to Denny's before I ever came back this horrific establishment. read more

Been waiting to try this place for a menu that gave me more options as the menu is seasonal. I finally got an opportunity to go and it was a great experience. The ambiance is great and its decorated very well with upscale vibe. The waitress was very helpful with giving us recommendations and believes in the food along with the fresh local produce they use to create the menus. The farm to table is what really intrigued me about this place to eat with freshness and quality meals. The service was great overall! For appetizer we ordered the following: -NJ poached pear salad: which was delicious and dressed well. All the texture and flavors went together so well. Definitely recommend trying this salad as I am picky salad eater and I thoroughly enjoyed it. -Honeynut Squash Agnolotti: I was curious to try this and it did taste good however it was a little on the sweeter end for me. So as long as you like sweet this is a good option as pasta is fresh. For entrees: -handmade pappardelle with seasonal mushroom sauce: the pasta was fresh which I loved and it was seasoned well. A little too much mushroom in sauce but overall enjoyed this dish. -risotto cacio de pepe: was creamy and seasoned well. For dessert, it was ginger-pecan pumpkin which was delicious fall yumminess in a bite. read more

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If you're anywhere near Rutherford and haven't been to Fiorentini yet, you're seriously missing out. This is not your typical Italian spot, it's a seasonal, farm-to-table experience that brings elegance, comfort, and bold flavors together in one stunning, wood-wrapped space. Fiorentini is the passion project of Chef Antonio De Ieso, who brings his Southern Italian roots to New Jersey with a modern, elevated twist. The menu changes every quarter to reflect local harvests and small-farm partnerships, and the care in every dish shows. It's a single-page menu. Confident, focused, and intentional. Honestly, that's all it needs. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. Beautiful wooden interior, open concept, warm lighting, it feels like you've stepped into a rustic Italian villa that just happens to know great design. It's the kind of place you could bring a date, your parents, or just yourself when you need to feel taken care of. Now, let's talk food. We started with the house bread and flaxseed crackers. That bread? Perfection. Golden crust, soft interior, exactly how it should be. The crackers added a unique, nutty flavor that made even the olive oil taste elevated. Next came the burrata with prosciutto and lemon sauce. The cheese was rich, the prosciutto soft and smoky, but the lemon sauce? That's what brought it all together. Bright, zesty, and honestly kind of genius. The lobster rolls felt like what would happen if a New England classic spent a summer in Manhattan. Refined, fresh, and full of flavor. For mains, the spinach gnocchi with peas and bacon was absolute comfort. Soft, delicate pillows of gnocchi that somehow still felt light. Meanwhile, the pork tortelloni was savory and rich, the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes for a second to appreciate what's happening. And finally, the farm-seared chicken breast. I know chicken doesn't usually steal the show, but this one absolutely did. Perfectly crisp skin, juicy inside, and the roasted carrots on the side were so good they nearly upstaged the whole plate. One important note -- Fiorentini is a dry restaurant. No alcohol. But honestly, the food is so thoughtfully done that you won't even notice. It gives the whole experience a grounded, intentional feel, and it keeps the focus exactly where it should be: on what's on your plate. Bottom line? Fiorentini is an absolute must if you appreciate great food, genuine hospitality, and thoughtful atmosphere. It's seasonal Italian with heart, depth, and just the right amount of flair. Book a table. Thank yourself later. read more

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Terrible. First time I ever walked out of a restaurant. Awful service. Wish I could comment on the food but we never got that far. Went for my wife's birthday, never been so disappointed. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Friday night winter dinner menu was amazing! My friend and I shared all of our dishes. It felt like I was in a restaurant that Gordon Ramsey would approve of! The service was amazing, Heather always checked in with us, with a beautiful, welcoming smile. She brought us the complimentary seed crackers which honestly tasted like I was eating bird food, I can love a good seed cracker but it just wasn't a tasty at all and the bread wasn't great either but it's ok that means we had more room for the rest of our food and wine! We started with the raviolone -- which I ordered because of all the cooking shows I've watched, I needed to try this! the overall appearance wasn't very inviting or appealing; it tasted ok; the mushroom ragu kind of took over - it's definitely an acquired taste. We moved onto the short rib and Napa cabbage (I love vegetables so I was excited to try this one!) and the short rib was DELICIOUS. So flavorful and tender, we could've each ordered one and still craved more! The onion foam and sunchoke chips accompanied the dish, so well, we LOVED it. The Napa cabbage was ok, as someone who makes cabbage steaks at home - I was not impressed and would've preferred my own at home cabbage steak. It wasn't my favorite and I wouldn't order again but it is nice to have a vegetarian/vegan dish on the menu, I always appreciate a veggie main dish so kudos to Chef Antonio for that! We ended the night sharing the lava cake that came with early grey gelato and a hazelnut tart like dessert (forgot the actual name) that came with coffee gelato and both were very delicious! Not too sweet but we definitely could've used another scoop of ice cream for the prices of these desserts! It's BYOB so bring your own drinks if that's your thing! Overall amazing experience, the ambience is super chic, service was great. And the food was so beautifully plated, although it could be better in some aspects of certain dishes (especially with the price point) - it was an overall great night. Thank you! read more

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Beautiful setting, nice wine glasses and table settings but I am still trying to wrap my head around the portion sizes and the actual food. Sadly, our meals were bland and barely luke warm. The best part of the meal was the Nespresso cappuccino made from the beautiful Nespresso machine. Big disappointment for me and my family. We were hungry an hour later. Service was good but rushed. Do NOT order the Sea Urchin pasta. read more

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Nice vibe with a partial open kitchen concept. Portions on the small side for some of the dishes. read more

This was our first time eating at this restaurant. From appearances it seemed a fairly recently opened establishment. The decor is modern and inviting. The service was also attentive and accurate in describing their offerings. I debated between a rating of 4 and 5 stars, especially having only dined here a single time. However, it was certainly impressive enough that we will be back. As to alcoholic beverages, this is a BYOB restaurant. This is always a plus in my view. While my wine expertise does not rise to connoisseur level, I probably know more than most and enjoy bringing something special to such restaurants that permit it. I'm usually bringing a red wine that's as costly to me on a near wholesale price than the meal itself. I do maintain an ongoing collection of around 100 primarily red wines, mostly from Napa, Bordeaux, and Rhone at any given moment. This is just for perspective. So, as to the food, it is a farm to table restaurant, claiming authenticity as to its Italian fare. The before ordering bread offering was superior to many places. Too often this aspect is not all that exciting, but here it was a plus. Thereafter, my wife started with the NJ Farm Bone Marrow Custard, which she loved. I began with the Baby Octopus, which was also impressive both in taste, presentation, and portion size. For the mains, I had the Handmade Tagliatelle Ragu Toscana and my wife had that evening's Pizza, which was a white pizza covered in mortadella. My dish was frankly as good of a pasta and ragu as I've had at other Italian restaurants in North Jersey. My wife's pizza was likewise excellent. For dessert we shared the non-baked cheesecake and switched chocolate sorbet to black tea. This dessert was very pleasant, but just not up to the standards of the rest of the meal. To most, this will not be seen as the classic North NJ Italian restaurant. It isn't. But, if you want something a bit different and serving all locally procured food, I think you'll enjoy this place. read more

Unfortunately this place falls under somewhere we are not running to go back to. Ambience was extremely loud, food portions were small and pricey, and they were good but not great. The menu changes by the season which is nice, but options are limited. The positives - service was great and the ambience is super cute! read more

The menu is quite limited and the portions are small, but my pappardelle with chanterelle mushrooms was enjoyable. All the food is farm-to-table, which is a plus. The homemade bread was warm and fresh. I would love to return and try the chef's table experience! read more

-First Impression- Beautiful! It's a small restaurant, btu very cute. And I like that you can see into the kitchen and when they put your food out to be served -Food- Came here for brunch with friends, everything was delicious! I had never had cacio e pepe before, but wow! Full of flavor! -Service- Kevin and Felipe were so sweet! Kevin was able to get us a table to get us a table outside on a beautiful day and brought us coffee while we waited. Felipe was super knowledgeable about the menu and helped us through our indecisive shenanigans lol -Price- They're giving NYC a run for their money, lol -Did Not Like- I think there is only one bathroom, if I'm not mistaken, and it seems to be for both staff and patrons so you may have to wait. -Noteworthy- The outdoor seating area is so nice! It was super hot the day we went, but felt nice since it was shaded. -Recommended?- I would love to come back for dinner! read more

Been here twice so far and both times were great! They change their menus often so its a different experience everytime. I love love loveeeee the decor here. Its very rustic, romantic, clean, and cozy! Perfect for girls dates or date night. Saw them makin a cake too during my last visit and our waiter told us they hold events here and can include cakes as part of the celebration. Service is always nice here. And the chefs come out to greet everyone here and there. Its BYOB and the liquor/wine store is right across the st! read more

Fiorentini - Lovely decor for month of February - Italian Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Need to update the review since it's been a bit since last time. I stand by everything I said in my initial review about the staff loving what they do/where they work and the freshness of their ingredients. Beyond that, I had a wonderful birthday meal here this year and absolutely loved it. The food was incredible! We shared a couple of appetizers and we were all blown away by how each dish was better than the last (though the risotto definitely stood out). Everyone was very happy with their meals. I had the Rosa di Firenze from their Spring menu and still think about the freshness of the pasta and the art that was how they rolled it into a rose. We also had a cheesecake for dessert that was to die for. Another thing worth noting is how fantastic the service is. Our waiter was pleasant, attentive, and even went above and beyond to recognize my birthday. I was expecting at the time and he brought over some sparkling soda to help me celebrate with the rest of the table. Definitely a class act and I can't wait to come back! read more

Fiorentini in a farm to table Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is really nice, and the food for the most part has been excellent. Tonight we started with the potato stuffed calamari and the poached pear salad. The potato stuffed calamari was good, but I was expecting it to be better. The poached pear salad was mediocre. The dressing didn't work well with that salad. It wasn't that great. The dinners were FANTASTIC! We had the cacio e Pepe risotto and the honey nut squash agnolotti both were AMAZING! For dessert we had the ginger pecan pumpkin and the non bake cheesecake. The ginger pecan pumpkin was delicious! The non bake cheesecake was horrible! It was too bland and definitely not worth getting. The chocolate sorbet that accompanied it was very good! We weee also disappointed the desserts were entirely too small for the price. The last time I went here they had cannolis on the menu that were amazing! Our waitress was great, and we are looking forward to dining here again to try more dishes. I recommend dining at Fiorentini in Rutherford! read more

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The ambiance, service, and food were all exceptional. I'd definitely come back and try some other dishes on their menu. An added bonus is that the restaurant is BYOB. read more

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I've passed by this place countless times, working nearby, but never gave a taste until recently. Finally, I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. The menu was a bit more complex for me but that's because I'm not used to eating at a fine place. This may have been one of my first experiences in a place like this. It turned out to be a fun experience. I was well taken care of by the generous Jennifer, and I had the opportunity to sit where I could watch the chef plate each dish individually it felt like a museum exhibit. I wish I had taken a few more pictures to show, but I was too busy enjoying the experience. If you're in or near Rutherford, this place is definitely a hidden gem and must try. read more

Fiorentini - A Main Dish, CATCH OF THE DAY ROULADE, SPRING ZUCCHINI, POTATO TERRINE, ONION PUREE, CAVIAR - Italian Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Pricey and overhyped. Tiny menu. So tiny it is hard to pick something. All the dishes we ordered were tasteless. I don't think this place has a lot of returning customers. Our son has still diarrhea, five days after dining at Florentini. We won't be returning for sure! read more

This review is way overdue, but well deserved. We went in late July and had an exceptional experience. We brought champagne and before we even got to the table the staff had not only noticed, but swapped out the wine glasses for champagne flutes. We were given fantastic recommendations by the staff, and enjoyed all of the food. The octopus carpaccio was so unique, well played, and tasted incredible. The steak was so tender, and the pommes purée was silky. For dessert we had an orange olive oil cake that was lovely--and they wrote a beautiful note on the plate to celebrate my birthday. The thoughtful, attentive service (that is rare to find these days), along with the incredible food that is fresh and in season makes this place a must-try. I cannot wait to go back for their fall menu! read more

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I visited Fiorentini with my family to celebrate my birthday and Father's Day. For our first visit, our waiter, Ronald, was very accommodating. He explained the menu to us and made sure we had an enjoyable experience. The Fiorentini staff contribute to the dining experience. My family and I appreciated the attention to detail with service and plating. The food was exceptional and the presentation was creative and unique. Each dish was incredibly fresh with quality ingredients in mind. The beet gnocchi and pasta dish in the shape of a rose were among our favorites. My birthday bread pudding dessert and cappuccino were delicious. Fiorentini is beautifully decorated with an elevated atmosphere that is sure to be a hit for your next dining experience. I will definitely visit again for the summer menu. Thank you for a memorable dinner with my family! read more

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Absolute must if you love authentic, high quality Italian food. I came here for my birthday dinner with a group of friends. We loved every moment of our experience here. It's BYOB & there's a liquor store directly across the street. The service was outstanding, our host greeted us and immediately brought us to our table. Our server was attentive the entire night. The interior of the restaurant is so beautiful, all around it is a romantic ambiance. I would totally come back for a date! Food was 5/5, every dish was outstanding starting from the starters/apps to entree to dessert. We had the cacio pepe gnocchi and cod toast dip (honestly can't explain it but it was delicious). We also got the salami board (I would skip) Entrees: I had the short rib pasta (amazing amazing) my friends had the short rib and pork chops, also Al very good. For dessert we had the chocolate lava cake with ice cream and it was a perfect way to end our night. read more

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I've had my eye on this place since it opened. Finally made my way to try it out the other night! Place is spacious - looks smaller from the outside. They have a seating area near the cooking station, where you can watch food being prepared. Love that! The section was already full by the time we got there. We did not have a reservation, but we're seating quickly. Keep in mind it was a Wednesday night. I'm sure the place fills up more on the weekend. The menu we received was the Winter Menu. Looks as though the menus change occasionally by season. Ordered gnocchi stuffed Cacio e Pepe - it was prepared on mussels! Delicious. The Gnocchi was a little too cheesy for me, but still very tasteful. I absolutely loved the mussels - they had a great sauce topping. I then ordered handmade short rib agnolotti. That was phenomenal!! Finished off the evening with chocolate lava cake. Also fantastic. Place is BYOB so feel free to bring some wine! Down side - street parking only and the dishes were on the small side. Will be returning back to try the other menus/food. read more

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Checked this place out for a friend's birthday dinner! I immediately fell in love with their interior/exterior atmosphere! The restaurant had a very cozy vibe and a "nature-like" decoration all across the restaurant. Bonus part of this restaurant is that they're BYOB and there's a liquor store right across the street (in case you need more lol). For starters, we ordered the Gnocchi Stuffed Cacio E Pepe, Baccala Mantecato e Fritto and Tuscan Salami Board. They were all delicious, especially the gnocchi and baccala mantecato (aka cod fish) that had so much flavor! For main entrees, we ordered the Handmade Short Ribs Agnolotti, Short Ribs and the NJ Farm Pork Chop which were all absolutely delicious! As a finale, we ordered the lava cake to celebrate our friend's birthday and it's definitely a must-have if you're craving some sweets at the end. Overall, great experience and I would highly recommend this place! Definitely would like to come back and try their blind tasting menu (7 dish courses)! read more

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Was here for brunch and enjoyed the smoked cheese scrambled eggs. The eggs were nice and fluffy mixed with bits of porchetta. It came with a side salad. I ordered a side of bacon which is a must if you have eggs. Bummer it wasn't included. It's pretty pricey for Rutherford. The space is clean and modern. read more

So I've been coming here since they opened and NEVER had a bad item here EVER..I see very few negative reviews and honestly they hold no credibility..THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE THIS IN NEW JERSEY..PERIOD Chef Antonio and his wife Brenda nailed everything from day 1. Food quality..service..decor. ambiance and warm people.His culinary vision and talent are just incredible...every time I come here I feel like I was on an amazing food journey....BATTS loves this place.. read more

Wife had the very fresh pasta, I had the scallops featured in the photo. Nice NJ fearure is the BYOB, this keeps the bill very reasonable and since we were treating our hosts out we picked a 5 star food location without the 5 star price point. It's a small location so call ahead. Liquor store is across the street so in case you forget to bring a bottle you can run across and get something. We walked to the restaurant, we love that about rutherford. Very walkable town. read more

Fiorentini - Scallops! - Italian Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Dinner was delicious. It is all farm to table. You can taste the flavor. The service is very good. The waiter takes the time to explain each dish you inquire about. I had the seafood risotto. The mussels didn't have that sandy flavor that many times it has. The seafood platter was delicious as well. I ended the night with the tiramisu dessert. I would not recommend the apple tarte because it looks more like apple paste. This place is BYOB. Very warm and intimate. read more

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Clean, upscale atmosphere with unique dish combinations. Colorful & flavorful entrees/apps. The service from Ronald was absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed the pastas much more than the seafood options although they were solid too. A little pricey but worth a try! read more

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Beautiful warm inviting interior. Great service. Menu is different. Had a beet appetizer . Lamb was stuffed . Different options but all good. BYOB with liquor store across street . read more

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