Are you going to the Joyce for a wonderful evening of dance ? Do you prefer a location close by ? Is inexpensive Italian food a preferred choice ? If you answered "yes" to all three, then Fumo is a place to seriously consider. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service is fast and attentive. The menu has lots of excellent choices. The portions are generous. The prices are very reasonable. There you go ! Fumo is for you, (at least the Chelsea location) is for you. Any drawbacks ? youi ask.....well, yes, there is one, and it should be cosnidered. The restaurant is so so so popular that the noise level can be a bit ..... shall we say "daunting." Fumo is a great place but if you want a soft, quiet place to have a serious conversation, maybe save it for another time.... read more

TLDR: came here with a small group of 6- great to mingle and drinks were chill. Loved the branzino. Service: very attentive read more

Fumo - Vibe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I absolutely love Fumo but this location is by far my least favorite of the bunch and needs a lot of work. Obviously, I love their food which is amazing and always why I come here. Particularly the penne funghi is to die for. Tried the linguine vongole clam pasta for the first time and was pretty good as well! Just wish there was more sauce and the clams were the tiniest size I've seen which was disappointing and to make matters worse, a good 1/3 of them were empty. Besides that, the meal was delightful and still great value as it was delicious with huge portions! Love! However, service at this particular branch is nowhere near as good as other branches. I understand it's busy and it's always incredibly crowded with people and cramped seating and loud music/voices but this was like no other. When I arrived party of 2, they had nearly 5 tables empty and yet we couldn't sit at any of them because the had to wait for reservations to see if they arrived and we had to wait 15 min but they said they'd let us know. We were forced to sit at the bar which the giant metal can of alcohol bottles took up 1/2 my seating/dining area and no one bothered to move it or ask if that was okay because obviously it wasn't but the didn't care. We waited awhile for the food to come and during that time we asked if there really wasn't any table availability since tables clearly open and the denied again even though reservations never came. Literally 3 tables remains consistently empty throughout our entire dining experience confined to the cramped bar area. They even closed the door, separating the outdoor diners which was weird and it became insufferably hot inside, even on a cold windy day. Bathroom situation here is also terrible as it is downstairs with steep narrow stairs and me and other customers almost bumped into each other and staff carrying multitude of food dishes and dirty dishes up and down the stairs. Never have I ever had such an undelightful experience going to bathroom at a restaurant. Additionally, sink water pressure either had no water coming out or a giant spray of water making it impossible to wash hands without getting a whole shower. This location really needs work. Only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because I love Fumo as a whole. Just skip this location. read more

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Easily booked same day reservations for 7pm on Sunday evening. There was a good crowd there. Lots of couples, which makes sense because they definitely set the mood for romantic vibes only (don't bring kids under 12). Mine is 13 and 6ft tall so she gets a pass. Our server started strong by offering water as soon as we sat down. However, he didnt quite get our order right. The spicy calamari is smothered in a spicy sauce. We simply asked for the that with the sauce on the side. Then we ordered a margherita pizza and the spaghetti shrimp fra diavolo he told us that costs the regular price of $28. I had to ask him why he was telling my daughter that and that's when he told us about the Sunday night pasta special of $12 for all but two of the pastas which included the dish we asked for. I was not about to miss out on a steal of a deal and asked for more time. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese instead. He brought the pizza out, but I had to order the calamari again since he never put the order in the first time . Food review! The pizza was a bit lackluster, but had a good seasoned crust. The kid liked it although she didn't finish it. 4/5 The calamari was fried well but was also boring even though the spicy marinara on the side helped some, its a basic betty who needs some fried peppers or zucchini to liven the party! 3/5 The perfectly al dente $12 rigatoni bolognese saved the day in terms of flavor, I still was not blowed away! It definitely needed fresh Parmesan and red pepper flakes, which I had to ask for. Pardon me at an Italian restaurant, I should never! 4/5 I would be remiss not to mention the one scoop each of vanilla ice cream and their mango sorbet. Both were very fresh and satisfying and tasted homemade. 5/5 The bill came out to $62 for me and mini me. Not bad! Overall 3.5 out of 5 dahling! For the price, atmosphere, and location I will return to find a dish that I could write home to dear mama about and if they're good the next time maybe I will bring mama with me! read more

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Truly the best truffle fries I have ever had in my life. Loved their happy hour, the appetizers were great portion sizes despite being 6$. Drinks were fantastic as well. Even though it was packed, service was still great as well. read more

Fumo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Pasta seems to be my theme for my NYC trip and for once a creamy pasta did not disappoint! Fumo has a beautiful atmosphere and the food was delicious. I was attentively served by Paola and appreciated every moment. read more

Fumo - Penne Funghi, Pinot Grigio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Hubs and I knew we wanted to grab dinner before seeing his friend perform and we also knew we needed to stay close to The Joyce Theater across the street. So with zero reservations anywhere, we tried our luck at LouLou (the menu and vibe looked incredible), but no dice for walk-ins- same story at a couple of other spots. Then we spotted Fumo. Even from the outside, this place looked pumpin', so we took our chances. Sure enough, the manager worked some magic and slid us into a cozy corner nook. Gracias! The vibe is loud but not the chaotic, echo-in-the-room kind of loud. It's lively and social without being irritating. The high ceilings definitely help and give the room space. What softens the space, is the low-hanging bulb lighting fixtures with a soft amber glow turning the whole place nice and warm. Between the meal, the fun energy and the Amapiano music playing in the background, I was practically dancing in my seat. Or maybe it's just that hubs and I haven't been in the city since moving up to the boonies? Our server was smooth and focused. The cocktails, however read awesome on paper- but had no substance. The fried calamari starter was an absolute pile- in the best way. Each piece had a nicely seasoned dredge that gave it flavor even before the dip hit. My $27 Branzino was chunky and came with a generous helping of garlicky sautéed spinach. But the real star was the butter+lemon sauce. It wasn't just a squeeze of lemon and a pat of butter- the sauce was silky the kind that clings to the fish without drowning it. Hubs loved his chicken parm- but as a non-meat eater myself, I did notice the chicken looked pounded paper-thin- hubs enjoyed it though. Service is great- but the cocktails? Go for wine instead. read more

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Buttery, salty, yummy Italian classics. We grabbed a seat at the bar for a quick dinner and thoroughly enjoyed. The baked clams were a massive hit. The vodka chicken parm was perfectly thin and crispy. The salmon was well cooked. The prices are also not insane, what I would consider reasonable for nyc Italian. We need to come back to try the pizza! read more

This place was so great!! Amazing outdoor seating with a nice umbrella so you're not literally sweating to death. Thank you to my server Luis who was so helpful in every way. The place was comfy and the food and drinks 10/10. Def will be back :) read more

Came for the lunch special...stayed for the vibe! I ordered the spaghetti vongole and it was incredible! Service was pleasant and speedy. The music was the perfect volume and perfect selection; think old school r&b (Monica and Guniwine)...I was body rolling and chewing throughout my meal. I will absolutely be back...soon! read more

Fumo - Spaghetti Vongole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Always an exceptional experience at FUMO. Impeccable service, the food is fire, and the music curates the perfect vibe. The food is just dang good. Quality always. The rice balls were delicious and better than mozzz sticks. Steak frites superiority sooo good read more

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There hasn't been a Fumo I met that wasnt good. This has become my favorite restaurant establishment. The delicious Italian food, the great service, subtle atmosphere and reasonably priced. Also shoutout to the banging playlist- they playing 90s/early 2000s RnB hits. The food did not disappoint. Went with the margherita pizza and steak & fries. Perfectly cooked and speedy service. Their brick oven pizza is so light and leaves limited guilt. On Sunday they also have an amazing 12 dollar pasta special. The only headache was looking for someone to get my bill. Happy Fumo is expanding to various neighborhoods. read more

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The music was extremely loud, making it difficult to have a conversation. The service was disappointing, and despite ordering multiple courses, everything was brought out far too quickly, which made the meal feel rushed rather than paced appropriately. The food itself was mediocre at best. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

What a great Italian spot in Chelsea!! Thankfully we got here on a day it wasn't too crowded and got the perfect corner booth seats. We started off with the fried mozz which was fried to perfection, the outside being so crispy and the cheese in the inside having the perfect texture and cheese pulls lol. For the mains we got pesto (vegan) & the rigatoni with chopped sausage. Both were great with plenty of flavor, not to mention the good portion sizes. read more

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We love Fumo. Back room is really cute for bigger group tables. Bar seating is a vibe and the bartenders (and all the staff!) are 15/10 humans. Portions are GENEROUS. Quality of food is top. Very reliable. read more

Such a great lunch deal here! $12 for pasta Monday through Friday 12-4pm I believe. I stopped by one Friday for lunch and tried the vegan pesto pasta. So fresh and delicious! Topped it off with some parmesan cheese too. Complimentary bread & olive oil is great too! Staff was great! Very friendly and attentive. The portion size was generous. I had a little leftover to take along with me. A great spot for groups and a date night. I'll be back soon Fumo! read more

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I was walking around Chelsea when I saw a sign for $12 pasta night (on Sundays and Mondays after 4pm) and I had to try it. The food was so delicious. The first night I tried the baked ziti and it was so good. It also was enormous so I took half home. The price was so Gigi's that I indulged in a glass of red wine. The service was amazing. The waiters were attentive, accommodating, and friendly.The food arrived quickly and was hot right out of the oven (or off the stove). The room is small and cost and reminded me of the small restaurants that I tried in Italy. The atmosphere was exciting with most of the tables filled but the sound of conversations was not overwhelming. The tables were close together but not so close that you felt like you were sitting in the lap of the person next to you. I went back the next night and had the penne vodka. So good! read more

Fumo - Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

What a pleasurable experience! The most NY Italian menu that's more than a pizza/ pasta bar. Such a well thought out menu & execution. Ate: Baked clams 3 Cauliflower bread Arugula salad Branzino with spinach Penn with mushrooms Total: $106 with cash discount The baked clams were incredible and the idea of cauliflower bread was great & well executed. Salad was very good as was branzino and the mushroom penne was so rich & flavorfu. Unpretentious and a fair price point. This Chelsea girl loved it. read more

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Excellent food (branzino amazing, chicken parm very good!), great friendly service, good prices. Garlic bread the only disappointment / stick with the free Italian bread. read more

Great vibe best steak frites I've ever had! Seasoned and cooked to perfection. Fumo Chelsea is a must visit

The music, the atmosphere and the pizza was amazing. Was walking to meet a friend and the restaurant just drew me in read more

Fumo - Roni pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoyed their kale caesar salad. Nothing too special, but it was fresh and light. I loved the penne funghi. It was a generous portion size. The penne was served al dente and the sauce was rich, creamy, and flavorful, with an ample serving of mushrooms. Prices were very reasonable for lunch. read more

I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone with allergies. I specifically told them I was allergic to garlic and onions and my dish came with huge pieces of onion. Aside from that, this restaurant was fine - nothing groundbreaking. read more

Fumo - Spaghetti Vongole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and atmosphere. Can't beat the $12 past deal on Sunday/Monday. Would definitely recommend! read more

Fumo - Spaghetti Vongole Penne Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious menu, great service and a beautiful airy space. The staff took great care of us during a recent birthday dinner. Will definitely go back and recommend to others! read more

My experience at Fumu Chelsea was extremely disappointing. My friend and I arrived around 6 PM and politely asked for a booth table. The hostess refused, saying someone had "reserved that exact table," even though the couple sitting there was clearly finishing up and leaving early. Instead of showing basic courtesy, she told us that if we sat somewhere else, we'd have to be done eating by 7 PM -- which already made us feel rushed and unwelcome. What made it worse was her sassy attitude and nasty tone throughout the entire interaction. She was visibly talking about us to her coworker, even pointing in our direction while smirking. When I finally said we'd just leave, she sarcastically said, "Have a blessed one," and then slammed the door behind us. It was completely unprofessional and disrespectful. We were genuinely excited to try this place, but the attitude, poor customer service, and lack of respect made it one of the worst dining experiences I've had in NYC. Im not sure if this is because we were young black woman. Definitely don't feel welcome This is why most of us stay in our communities and location we're familiar with . I've been to the Harlem location never experienced such a thing Fumu Chelsea seriously needs to train their staff better -- customers deserve kindness, not attitude read more

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New Italian player on the scene in Chelsea here. I'm glad this new restaurant opened up in this place. This has a special meaning to me over the years. ( except for Temerarrio - which I didn't care for ) but anyway I went to Fumo for lunch and noticed they had spaghetti vongole. Which I ordered. And it was perfect. Perfect amount of pasta, perfect amount of clams, I did order their glass of Sancerre but I sent it back and had a Chardonnay. All in all I'm a fan. I heard from Chris the bartender that they have $12 pastas on Sundays. This is where I'll be read more

Fumo - Spaghetti Vongole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent spot for lunch. Reasonably priced, impeccable service. I will definitely return again soon. read more

Fumo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

"Fumo" on their food! My brother and I went during their Happy Hour and a happy hour it was!! We ordered fried mozzarella and the pomodoro meatballs as appetizers. YUM and done to that!! Maybe we should've ordered a second round ! Then, came the Vodka pizza. Oh mama mia please don't tell the pizza was not delicious; yea it was!! Kirk (the waiter) was attentive to all our requests; never overbearing. And a, "Fumo" to him as well!! The ambiance was perfect for a date or just a bunch of people wanting to enjoy a night out without feeling like they were in the wrong place. Arrivederci ,"Fumo Chelsea". Until we meet AGAIN for some more of that tasty ,"Fumo" food!!! read more

Had a reservation at 8:30pm and got seated immediately. At 8:45 our waiter finally came up to us to take our order. Complimentary bread was cold and stale. Food came out at 9:15. Waiter came to see how we were doing once. You guys be the judge of whether coming here or not. Food 8/10 // Amelia cocktail tastes like fruit punch // Gladys drink -100/10 please do not order thank you read more

Best service of all time. Friendly staff, great food and overall a vibe. My server was so great I stop in and say hi when I walk by. We've also had their salad delivered everyday for lunch this week. read more

Service was good. However, the music was terrible it was loud early 2000s hiphop not fitting the cuisine or the restaurant. The food was fine but it came out within 5 mins of ordering and was pretty bland and weird it could come out all that fast. Overall for nyc Italian pretty unimpressive read more

Completely unacceptable treatment of individual with disabilities, unable to participate in happy hour due to lack of modifications to menu items read more

A lot of the past recommendations have landed on three basic assets of this place... Number one is the music... You walk in and u are met with a grounding vibe and it continues throughout your meal... music with a little funky beat on the backside... 2nd..the decor... Perfectly curated... And lastly, the service... I haven't been in as well. Serviced the restaurant in a long time... But of course, the jam beside the assets, which will always make it a good business is the food... From the olive oil, which is got a little sweet heat on the backside to the bread to the baked clams and all the pasta dishes along with the salad. It was a exquisite meal topped off with a complementary tiramisu dessert... Would recommend 16 days a week... read more

This is - hands down - my new favorite place in Chelsea. Everything was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was sunshine and happiness. I brought a friend for some quick bites for her birthday before seeing a show at The Joyce a block down the street. We shared the arancini, the spicy calamari and a deliciousl bowl of garlic spinach. It was both plenty to share and enough to take home. For drinks, my friend had a glass of rose and I enjoyed the Carolina (a mezcal crafted cocktail). It was all fabulous. We can't wait to go back again and again and again. read more

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Walked in here on a weekday for an early dinner, service was great, ambiance is welcoming. The pasta was great. I got the rigatoni bolognese and thought the portion size was reasonable. However, the tiramisu was very unpleasant, not sure if i came on a bad day. read more

I work in a clinic nearby and often come here to get lunch special pasta. I have tried different dishes and so far, everything is delicious! The staff are always very friendly and professional. I'll be back again and am already planning a dinner here with my friends! read more

Good food, good service, a great restaurant for a last minute reservation or having a larger group.

The pricing reflects the experience delivered. This place serves impeccable food consistently. Their workers maintain outstanding care with perfect timing. You should visit with your social circle. This restaurant delivers a special moment. read more

What a great spot! Came here with a larger group but the service was still spectacular. Waters consistently filled, all food came out correctly, and the servers and hosts were some of the friendliest people! The vibe in here is also great, music is a little on the loud side but it didn't ruin the experience. Portions are huge! The 12 dollar pasta on Sunday seemed too good to be true, I expected a small amount of pasta but wow! I couldn't even finish there was so much! The spicy calamari is a must try - and I'm saying this as someone who normally isn't the biggest fan of calamari. The meatballs and fried mozzarella were also delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out and I'm excited to come back! read more