Il Florista is like a 3-ish or 4. The service really stands out - staff regularly check in to make sure you are enjoying your time there. The space is gorgeous with minimal decoration. It just seems clean and elegant. They also offer a huge selection of wine. I came here for brunch with a group of friends, and I would definitively recommend them as a brunch spot. But I am sure they are also great for lunch and dinner. I ordered a meatball sandwich, served on a toasted bun. It was saucy and messy in the best way. The meal came with potatoes instead of fries, I wish the potatoes were more salted though. It also came with lettuce and tomatoes on the side. Most of my group ordered the pappardelle, which was mostly consisted of lobster meat--it smelled great, and they assured me it tasted just as good. Overall, a pretty good experience. read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday. Our other friend chose the place so I went in blind. We had a pre-fixe menu so our choices were limited but we had a large party. We were seated quickly. Shout out to Fredericp our lovely waiter who made sure we got our items promptly and correctly. The espresso martini was excellent. The heirloom tomato salad was bright and colorful. The showstopper was the branzino (half of our group ordered it). It had crispy skin that wasn't dampened by the puree. The olives definitely added a tangy complement to the puree and the umami fish. The tiramisu at the end was good as well. I could definitely recommend this place for largish groups to reserve in advance. read more

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Came for a birthday dinner with the pre fixe menu. Really solid spot. Loved the service, one persons main got delayed and they comped him a cocktail which was really nice. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Good spot. Last got renovated a few years ago. The menu is not super extensive, but the bar seating makes for an easy walk-in spot. read more

As first timers, our party of 4 enjoyed a great dinner. We arrived early and sat by the bar and had delicious cocktails and nibbled on prosciutto, crispy potatoes and olives. For dinner we ordered the roasted beet salad and crispy artichoke hearts, both were outstanding. Then we shared 3 pasta dishes, Pappardelle Lavender, Campanelle White Bolognese and Lobster Pappardelle. Each pasta was cooked perfectly and was very tasty and flavorful. For dessert we had the affogato. The service was terrific, from the bartender to the waitstaff and the host. Each one was friendly, attentive and accommodating. The atmosphere was very charming. I highly recommend. read more

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The service was great, everyone was really friendly and helpful. I've walked by this place and had it on my list for a while; that space has always housed good restaurants. The appetizers were really bad - artichokes soaked in oil (almost inedible), mushroom aranchini were decent but a massive rip off, and the octopus appetizer of the day was a joke, it was 5 tiny bites with olives / tomatoes over mashed potatoes. My GFs pasta sauce could've been ragú brand and the white bolegnese was just fine... better off going down the street to pecorino bianca read more

This restaurant is in the Michelin guide and has many fantastic reviews so we were shocked and confused when we walked in at 6:30pm on a holiday weekend to find it nearly empty. Upon sitting and receiving delicious drinks we ordered the beet salad, pappardelle lavender, and white bolognese. As we started eating we became even more confused as to why this place isn't packed because the food is excellent!! The lavender pappardelle had a nice lemon forward flavor with a lovely lavender aroma. The white bolognese was absolutely in my top 5 best pastas I've had in years. I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant. read more

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Came in for Sunday brunch and got reservations just in case. Surprisingly when we arrived there was only two other people in the place. Needless to say the reservation wasn't necessary. We got seated right away (haha). 2/3 shakshuka - was very tart. Didn't like it. 4/5 BLT - topped with an egg and served with a side of potatoes. Pretty good. 2/5 Bloody Mary - too tart 4/5 French 75 - very good Not sure why it was so dead since the place was cute and some of the food was decent. They got swag for sale too. read more

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My favorite spot whenever im in nyc. Il fiorista has really lovely cocktails, and really good pasta. I usuallt get the parpadelle which has some lavender in it and is a really unique dish. The wine list is strong and I usually find something I love. Its my favorite brunch and dinner spot with the girls Ive also gone there numerous times for dessert. I recommend the French toast! read more

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This space is adorable and I really wish the food was up to par! I ordered a smoked salmon eggs Benedict and it was probably the most lackluster luster eggs Benedict I've had before. The eggs were overcooked resulting in a fully hard boiled yolk, there was minimal salmon, and the potatoes on the side seemed under-seasoned. I did really love the hollandaise sauce though! That being said I was not impressed with their brunch. You might have better luck not getting their brunch items and instead get other things like pasta. It might have a bit more flavor. Although our food was really mediocre at best, service was quick and attentive. They were really friendly and handled all our ordered with no hiccups! read more

I continue to be obsessed with their candles. Lemon lavender and Italian fig are fab. I remain a fan. read more

The Ambience is clean and modern. The food seems to be more Northern Italian. Among the items I loved to eat were the strachiatella spread with pistachio, tomato salad with pesto sauce and cheese, large raviolis with truffle in butter sauce. The branzino was nicely fried fillets, and the dessert with lavender sauce and blue berries on panacotta and Chocolate dessert were a good ending. Injustice wish we were informed about the 2-tiered choice for the pre-fixed course - 3 or 4 course. The 4-course just happened by surprise. read more

My review is for a private event, not the main restaurant, but I assume the quality would be there as well. We had a birthday brunch for 28 in their private room. Their event coordinator (Carlie) was fantastic to work with. She responded quickly to every request and modified everything to meet my specs. The event went off perfectly. The food and service were both excellent. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday party! read more

We had SUCH an amazing time here before a birthday party we were going to across the street! We came for dinner and drinks but I think our hostess Ali was the highlight of our evening - she gave us all the best recs, and when it started raining she even walked us across the street to the party with the restaurant's huge out door patio umbrellas so that we wouldn't get wet - what hospitality! We ordered the trout appetizer (incredible!), the potatoes, pappardelle and one more pasta. Surprisingly the trout app was my fave! read more

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My friend booked a group reservation here to celebrate and we had a good time! The food and drinks were great, and our waiter gave us fantastic recommendations we all enjoyed. read more

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Day and time : Friday 6:30pm Found this online as a recommendation : tasting menus under $100 . With inflation, it's becoming harder to justify paying for mediocre food. My friend and I decided to try out this place as it looked cute from online photos . It didn't disappoint- the place is cute , with high ceilings and open layout . Given the name , I expected more floral arrangements and though nicely decorated , it could use more flowers. We first sat at the bar to served by an attentive and helpful bar staff . We made it to happy hour and availed of the specials . Restaurant wasn't very full when we got there but mid meal , more patrons came. I'm not sure what it is but despite the friendly staffs , ambiance , I felt that this place need a little bit more . On the food - we opted for the tasting menu as this is what we came here for in the first place . I wish they spent more time explaining the dishes but by memory we had ravioli stuffed with ricotta , burrata with tomatoes and another dish . They were food but the texture of the burrata and ravioli were too similar ( perhaps another dish like a salad or another texture would be better ). Second dish was the tagliatelle hand made pasta ( with the pinch of salt, it was better). Bread was served but due to the amount of food , we saved it for the short ribs served with mashed potatoes and corn ( this was our favorite ) . Desserts consisted of gelato which was on the softer side and pannacotta with granita . We also decided to go for the wine pairing which in hindsight we should have just ordered a bottle of our choosing . I would give this is 3.5-4 rating because of the space , friendliness of the owners and with improvement on their dinner service ( explaining the meals better and just having a little bit more energy and putting more thought about the tasting menu : variety of texture that's complimentary , incorporating farm to table like ingredients or flowed into the food and instead of purely pairing worth wine , include a cocktail ), this can easily be a 4.5 place . I might go back and check out the brunch menu. read more

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We came to Il Fiorista for dinner after our wedding ceremony. We were a party of 9 and did the 4 course chefs tasting menu. ($85 PP) Firstly, Carlie, who helped me with all the details from reservation to contract, to dietary restrictions. Carlie was so incredibly helpful and nice. Then, the food. WOW. It was an amazing deal and there was so much food. We started with apps such as arancini, lotus chips, marinated olives, buratta and then we had mushroom risotto which was amazing. then onto the branzino which was cooked to perfection. They also served dessert as a final course. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and explained everything to us in the best way possible! We had the semi private table and it was just perfect. There is also a wine pairing which we did that is definitely a must. it's a glass of wine with each course. I would recommend Il Fiorista for any type of event of just dinner. They had other options as well! You can also order flowers for the table - We sent pictures as inspiration and they were exactly what we wanted. read more

Il Fiorista in Flatiron is an Mediterranean restaurant and floral boutique serving flower accented dishes in a warm ambiance. For dinner we started with squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta. For mains we had the flat iron steak and pappardelle with pecorino and lavender, both of which were delicious. We like this restaurant for the good food and bright, botanical space read more

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The tasting menu here is phenomenal! Even though it's 4 courses it's really several items. Unfortunately got too hungry and couldn't take photos of all the courses. Olives, bread, salad and burrata to start. Burrata and bread were both delicious! For the pasta course they gave us this red sauce pasta that to us tasted way too fishy. We were disappointed because all the other reviews mentioned the lavender papardelle which we hoped to try. We mentioned this to our waiter and he added it on to our next course for free! Next course was the short rib - pretty good but not as good as the lavender pasta. Finally finished with dessert (but by now we were stuffed). We also got the wine pairing - very nice pours! We will be coming back! read more

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Went here for a girls dinner on a chilly friday night. The place has a pretty strict reservation policy but was only half full pretty much the whole time. That being said, the space is gorgeous - spacious, well lit, very clean aesthetic. Our server was kind and attentive. We got calamari and fried artichoke to share (calamari was better!). I had the rigatoni white bolo and it was INCREDIBLE. Pasta was a perfect al dente, sauce was creamy and meaty with some greens, but still manages to be delicate and not overwhelming. Portion was perfect also, I felt full but not stuffed by the end! With 2 drinks each, shared apps, and pasta the total was $82 each. I liked it and would come again! read more

In a city with more Italian restaurants than you can try in your lifetime, I would not come here for Italian food. But i will say that this is a beautiful, quiet place to catch up with someone I made a reservation for 6:30 on a Thursday night (before a holiday), which proved very unnecessary since it's a large restaurant and was almost completely empty. That's always a little worrying The service was attentive and I was pleased that this was a comfortable space for my group of four to catch up with each other. We could hear each other perfectly My main priority was met of being able to make a last minute res, and unfortunately the mixed reviews about food did make sense to me by the end of the meal -artichokes- crispy and yummy. Not unforgettable though -potatoes side- nicely crisped and flavorful -risotto- it was odd to see this not as a an entree, but we got it for the table and everyone found it tasty. It's something very similar to what I've made myself at home -lavender paperdelle- the pasta was good quality but the sauce was just simple and buttery. I found the lavender to give it a bitter taste -white sweet potato gnocchi- more of a toasted dry gnocchi. Definitely sweet and on the chewier side. I enjoyed it but my husband not so much Overall, a very pretty place with mediocre food read more

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We visited during a weekend for a brunch. The inside was bigger than I expected, bright and vibrant, fun and modern. We started off with Coffee, made with a real-deal espresso machine at the end of the bar. We asked for milk on the side a the time of order, and the staff brought our coffee with milk that was heated up!!! How awesome is that! They do NOT offer free refill, but when the coffee is this good, and made fresh per cup, I can understand... For food, we ordered Shakshuka and Il Fiorista BLT. The Shakshuka was kind of a let down. First of all, it was small... and I mean, tiny. The eggs were completely cooked, which was sad. Fritter were nice, but it did not wow me. It didn't have much of the sauce, making this dish to be more on the dry side. Overall, it was a disappointing dish. The BLT was more like a burger, with bacon marmalade similar to ground meat texture. Like a fancy Sloppy Joe. Eggs was done perfectly here. It was very flavorful, each bite was a delight! Since the food portion was rather small, we decided to get some desserts. We ordered Lemon Meringue Tart and Black Cardamom Semifredo. They were both amazing! They do excellent desserts (and coffee) here. The staffs were very friendly and polite, and the food came out super fast! Although the Shakshuka was a bit of disappointment, everything else was great. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration. The service was great - they took really good care of our party of 10. The interior is also super cute - great for a girls' night out or brunch. Now on to the not-so-good stuff... We ordered two pastry baskets, which we were enjoying until my friend found a small rock in the biscotti as she was eating it. The manager addressed the incident promptly and was extremely apologetic and offered to make things right. I ordered the Shashuka for my main and didn't like that the eggs were overcooked. Not sure if this is indeed how they do it here, or the eggs just sat in the skillet for too long as they were getting the rest of our orders ready, but the egg yolk was too solid for me to enjoy. It also had way too little harissa sauce to be a proper Shakshuka and was more like baked eggs instead. The scallion fritters were good tho. read more

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Il Florista has the right idea, because having a restaurant in a flower shop is genius. As such, I came with high expectations, expecting Il Florista to showcase the best of its flower offerings, but the flowers seem to be the afterthought. My best friend and I arrived at Il Florista and were seated immediately for our reservation on a Friday night (which we didn't need because the restaurant was far from full). We decided to order the chef's menu instead of the restaurant week menu in addition to the thorn in my side, suddenly last summer, butterfly kiss, and lavender pollinator cocktails. We expected to be served 4 dishes but we were served 10 dishes (I'm not complaining!). We were served the stracciatella, trout tartare, satsuma mandarin + dandelion greens, off-menu fussili, squid ink cavatelli, bread, salmon with beans, hangar steak, semifreddo, and a coconut sorbet with strawberries. Starting with drinks: - The thorn in my side cocktail was a perfect mix of sweet, floral, and refreshing without masking the taste of the mezcal. 10/10 - Suddenly last summer was beautifully presented but tasted very watered down. My best friend informed the waiter and he immediately replaced it with the butterfly kiss cocktail. - The butterfly kiss cocktail was really sweet, and when the cocktail gets warm the sweetness is unbearable. - The lavender pollinator cocktail was strong and the floral notes from the lavender complimented the gin very well. Food highlights: Stracciatella - the sweet green tomatoes and creamy straciatella mixed with the summer squash is great! Very light and refreshing and served with several seeded crackers. Trout tartare toast - very flavorful and seasoned well. Great way to start our meal. Off-menu fussili - the fussilli was coated in a lemon sauce with basil and cheese. When you're not expecting it, the lemon can be overwhelming at first. But the more you eat it, the better it gets. I wish they gave us two servings of this pasta. The average: Satsuma mandarin + dandelion greens - the combination of flavors is great but the balance isn't there. I find that there are too many dandelion greens without enough toppings. Since the dandelion greens are very bitter, if you don't have a bite of the greens with a piece of orange, goat cheese, or raisin, you're gonna regret it. Bread - it's warm and fresh. The taste is fine, nothing to complain about. They also give you a lot. Salmon with beans - the salmon is tender and the skin is crispy. The beans are served on the side. This tasted average. Hangar steak - cooked to medium rare topped with corn, mint, and some unidentified leaves. The dish came together well with the sweetness of the corn and the refreshing mint complementing the beef. Pretty good but not a standout. Coconut sorbet with strawberries - a mildly sweet end with a fruity finish. The coconut sorbet is creamy and light and the strawberries and fresh. The dark chocolate shavings are a nice touch. The duds: Squid ink cavatelli - this tasted fine and I liked the touch of fennel and saffron but there were a few issues with this dish. The cavatelli was slightly undercooked making the pasta a little chewy in addition to the calamari being slightly overcooked which creates the same problem. It would also be nice if the sauce was cooked for longer to bring out the flavors more. Semmifreddo - the texture is very off-putting. There's an unpleasant graininess that is consistent throughout the dish. Even though the dessert tasted fine, the texture could not be overlooked. Despite the rollercoaster quality of the food and drink, the service and atmosphere is impeccable. Our waiter was friendly and professional (similar to how the michelin star waitstaff are). Our waiter periodically came to check on us throughout our meal but was not overbearing. The waiter made sure that the suddenly last summer cocktail was taken off our check (since it was barely touched). The backdrop is chic bohemian and the noise level is reasonable. The style definitely matches the flowershop restaurant. I think I would rate Il Florista a 3.5 but closer to 4 stars than 3. Il Florista has the potential to nail the food and drink because the flavors are there. With minor tweaks here and there, I would be willing to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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Definitely not "floral" themed as the name suggests, but still beautiful inside. The cocktails were not great- too sour in my opinion. The pasta dishes seemed really unique- a lavender pappardelle caught my eye but I ended up getting the carbonara rosso. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente- the portion was incredibly small and uneven between our table. A friend of ours ordered the same veggie style and got seemingly almost half the size of our dish/ less noodles. We also got the fritto misto to share which stated it came with shrimp and calamari but we only got shrimp. We pointed this out to our waiter who immediately corrected it with a separate portion, which was very generous. Our other friends seemed to like their steaks. read more

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A restaurant in a flower shop. This is why I pay sky-high rates to live in NYC. We started with the Seeded Cracker and a half portion of the mashed cauliflower. Believe the hype about the Seeded Cracker--it's like crack. Haha, get it? I mean, I'm spending time describing a cracker. It's a damn good cracker. A big, crispy, flavorful, healthy, gorgeous piece of crunch. Get it. Don't regret it. The pastas weren't quite as impressive. The Pappardelle was a tad overcooked, though the lemon sauce was nice. The Campanelle had a similar flavor and was a bit more interesting. The special of the day pasta--something in a red wine osso buco sauce--was by far the best, but bizarrely served in a flat plate instead of a bowl and no bread, both of which would've been better for sopping. But the cocktails are the real showstopper. Flowers in everrrrrthing! Try the Cheeky Damson (strong), Thorn in My Side, (less strong), Alpine Spritz (light), and Lavender Pollinator (light like a grandma). Flower Power, y'all! Service was Michelin-level friendly without any of the awkward obsequiousness. Come here before more people discover it. read more

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One of the best dinners I've had. Service was great, staff is so friendly and inviting. Food was delicious. il Fiorista is one I'll recommend to any friend. Certainly felt like we got our money's worth. read more

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If you're looking for a good space for a group dinner, this is the spot. I came here a few months back for a birthday dinner, and at first they sat us in the front, but later shifted us to a back room area, which we pretty much had entirely to ourselves (yay!). The food surprised me! It was very very very very good. I remember the meatballs being standouts and the pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce (bolognese) the perfect compliment. Cocktails were also really tasty. It wasn't an inexpensive dinner, but between the A++ staff/service, the equally strong cocktails and food, I'd definitely return to eat here again for dinner and do recommend it for a last minute group birthday meal venue read more

Good but not great. 3.5 The beet salad was tasty but small. The artichokes with crispy and fresh. The whiskey had a $3 up charge for ice. The steak was fatty, not cheap and nothing special. The sauce was tasty. The mashed potatoes tasted from a box. They asked fill our liquor 5x Overall it's okay. The staff was very very attentive. The spot was comfortable but you could smell cigarette smoke from the street in the restaurant. The ambiance is busy but refined read more

Loved the ambience, very cozy and beautiful. For food, I ordered spinach and ricotta agnolotti which was delicious but the portions were small. The service is good though, but food recommendations by servers could be better. read more

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I came here for a group dinner. I like the idea of incorporating flowers into everything, and the restaurant is very pretty, but the food was average. They did have a great drink menu. The service was slow, and there was confusion around the drinks. Our group was in the private back room. Online, it says this room seats 24 people. We were ~21-22 people, and we were very crowded. I don't know how we could have fit even more people. I don't think more than 18 people should be in that room. read more

Adorable brunch spot! Approaching from Sixth Ave, a few mini greenhouse seating setups greet you curbside. Each clear-paneled structure appeared to accommodate 4-6 people. Walking in, a bright lofty space gives off a relaxed, artistic vibe, with an undulating contemporary mural wrapping around the left side and back walls. There are about two dozen tables with seating for two to four people as well as seating at the bar. Loved the concept of florist meets morning meal--from the floral arrangement centerpiece centered in the entry, to the planters lining the bookshelves and the use of lavender, hibiscus, etc in most brunch plates,--there was a botanical element running thru the decor and menu. Ding'd one star for two reasons: like some other reviewers have mentioned the serving size for brunch is a bit on the smaller side, the shashouka was just about filling for one, while the smoked trout rilette was a bit less substantial for one person. Between two people of moderate appetites, we could have shared another item to be on the fuller side. Also while the floral theme was evoked, the floral/herb elements in the dishes weren't specifically highlighted. It would have been nice to have them incorporated more forwardly. Appreciated the efficient and courteous service. They also have a fully stocked bar, so hope to come enjoy a drink here soon! read more

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The interior of this place is beautiful and has really nice and calm vibes. The lighting was ambient and the floral decor fit the name of this place (as it should). The service was good and the servers were friendly. A group of 4 of us ordered 4 drinks and 4 dishes. The drinks were good and had sprinkles of floral tastes to them. Pricing for these were pretty standard for Manhattan at around $18 each so it wasn't that big a turnoff. The entrees themselves tasted great but the portion sizes were pretty small and not all that filling for what we paid for them. A simple strip steak ended up costing around $40 with nothing else on the plate. The flavors were great though and each bite was enjoyable (like melt-in-your-mouth enjoyable) but we were still left wanting more. We did not stay for dessert and went elsewhere. This place is good for the experience and the ambiance and the food is delicious but don't expect to get too full for the amount you pay here. read more

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Food was so amazing, got the lemon (lavender) pasta which was so tasty and refreshing. The espresso martini was also good but a bit citrus-y. The restaurant itself was a bit on the smaller side with small tables for 2 so that can be annoying if you're ordering a lot of appetizers or sharing. read more

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So my mom is on tik tok and found this restaurant while she was surfing on tik tok. When she told me that wanted to go the restaurant with the flowers on tik tok for her birthday, I had no idea what she was talking about but I was glad that she found the restaurant. In preparation to bring my rather lively family to the restaurant, I had contacted the restaurant to make a reservation. They were of course very friendly and accommodating. On the day of, they contacted me again to confirm and were soo soo friendly abt it. We arrive at the restaurant. My parents arrive there first. The manager on duty graciously gives my mom a small gift for her birthday. When I arrive, I fell in love. The vibe of it was cool and the front of restaurant has a real florist tending to flowers and plants. Now on to the food. It was fresh and tasty with very good plating. I'm not going to lie the portion size was small but it was enough! I want highlight something else that i really appreciate the staff for doing. Soo my little 3 year old nephew was also with us and as you can imagine a 3 year old of looking to have fun. One of the patrons complained to the staff and i was just soo pleased and warmed at how the staff handled it. That's when i knew this restaurant was the real deal. Thank you for hospitality! read more

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Went for brunch on a weekend during prime time and we were able to be seated right away. Enjoyed the ambiance of this cafe/florist type of vibe restaurant. The menu is very unique, my boyfriend and I went for the french toast. It was also unique with the yogurt, oats, and jam to top off the french toast. Only negative point is that my coffee was lukewarm / not hot and maybe I should have sent it back. I had to flag down some service and ask for a drink menu for brunch. I would say I would come back for the ambiance, perhaps would try more of their menu, as it isn't your typical brunch menu. read more

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Nice place , we visited twice. Once for Sunday Brunch and another during they weekly Aperitivo Hour. Lovely ambiance, good service and tasty little menu for Brunch and Aperitivo . Larger more extensive dinner menu available otherwise. read more

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We had dinner with friends here last week and had a great time! The food was incredible and our favorite dishes were the burrata and the gnocchi. The gnocchi was so soft it just melted in your mouth! We also loved all the floral touches to the dishes. We were expecting there to be more of a floral design to restaurant itself but that wasn't the case - it was still a really cute setup! The service was wonderful as well. Would definitely recommend this place for a date night or dinner with friends! read more

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Came here with friends for celebration and had high expectations but unfortunately we were disappointed. Cocktails were expensive $19-$21 and tasted very very average. I had the sweet potato pasta and was amazed how tiny the portions were. Finished in 2 bites and when my friend wanted to try a piece there wasn't any left. Also because we waited a long time for our food (large party) but really long time too. Interior is cute and they had nice bathrooms. If you are here for a $$$$$ & little bites of food kind of first date / trying to stay on a super model diet, come here. read more

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After seeing all of the beautiful photos of Il Fiorista, particularly the various flower arrangements, I was admittedly disappointed when I entered the restaurant only to see a couple of vases (one at the entrance and one on the bar) filled with some sparse branches, but I suppose it is the middle of January. Perhaps things look different in the spring and summer. That being said, the place is very bright and cheerful (a vibe that I generally don't go for LOL), and I did think the food and service were good. I ordered the shakshuka, which looked different than the photos (with three roasted potato wedges on top rather than what appeared to be croquettes in the other photos). It was very well seasoned, and the eggs were a perfect consistency. My husband had the burger, which he said was juicy and cooked to order (medium rare), and our friend had eggs over hard, which came with sautéed greens, toast, and crispy potatoes. One thing to note is that their printed menu listed roasted cauliflower soup as an appetizer option, but when we tried to order it, we were told that the soup of the day was something different. They should perhaps consider changing the menu option to soup of the day, or perhaps noting it some other way. Overall, I would consider coming back for brunch or dinner if I'm in the area again. read more

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