Katrina C.

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!

Liv H.

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.

Lauren W.

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.

Mercedes C.

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.

Stephanie G.

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!

Taylor K.

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

Johnny G.

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.

Christopher Y.

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.

Neha G.

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!

Kathy B.

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!

Franny A.

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.

Cheryl J.

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