"For over 30 years, Fagiolini on 40th has served classic Italian specialties in an atmosphere of hand-painted ceramic tiles, warm mosiacs, and framed antique photographs of Italy. Special packages available for groups of 15 or more. Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Birthdays, Bridal and Baby Showers, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Retirement and Corporate Events. Private Rooms and Audio/Visual Equipment Available. Pre-Theatre Mon - Sat 4:30PM - 6:30PM.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(35 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 35 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(21)

3 stars

(7)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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neighborhood gem(16)
great for lunch(10)
good for groups(7)

fit for foodies(5)
romantic(5)
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Fagiolini on 40th Reviews List

Review 1 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice, casual restaurant!

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Dined on 5/22/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"If you are looking for some nice inexpensive, casual dinner, this is the place to go! The food is tasty, and authentically Italian. Very delicious!"

Dined on 5/22/2013

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Review 2 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/13/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"There seems to be only one waiter and one person who brings some of the food from the kitchen. This is not enough to serve the lunch crowd within a short priod of time. Really hard to get a second cup of coffee or a bill."

Dined on 5/13/2013

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 3 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Basic and inexpensive. Closes

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Basic and inexpensive. Closes early ( before 10 pm)"

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

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Review 4 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Meat Ball Are The Best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The meat balls were the best my husband and I ever had."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 5 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Midtown Italian

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Price point and delicious food keeps bringing us back. Pastas come with salad and bread. Two waiters work the entire restaurant. Both friendly and hard working. Will return"

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

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Review 6 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I brought my family who came

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I brought my family who came in from out of town here and we all loved the food. My suggestion is to order the spaghetti & meatballs; they make the most delicious meatballs I have ever eaten (sorry grandma). We had a great meal, friendly service, and it all came within a fair price point. It made for a very nice night with traditional Italian food, which hit the right note after a long day of travel."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went for lunch Convenient

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went for lunch
Convenient
Quick
Good food"

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

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Review 8 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I last ate here in the mid

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/05/2013

2012

Dined on 03/05/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I last ate here in the mid 90's and I don't think the place has changed at all. Solid Italian food at very reasonable prices. Each pasta comes with a salad. And the fried calamari is fantastic."

Dined on 03/05/2013

2012

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Review 9 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

There were 4 of us celebrating

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"There were 4 of us celebrating birthdays. Very pleasant wait staff. Stay away from the top corners of the menu for chicken and veal parm. Pre-made and tasteless. The 3 other diners truly enjoyed their dinners."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The space isn't very inviting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The space isn't very inviting - drab. The noise level was terrible.There was a large party probably of 15 people at one table and they were so loud I couldn't hear my fried. They should have been in a private room. Once we were seated and served drinks we were asked to move on table over so that they could combine several tables.Knowing that a large crowd could over power other diners, management should have moved us to the tables by the bar that would have been more quite.

The lasanga was excellent - I cleaned my plate. Not sure what ingredient was in it but afterwards it kept repeating on me."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

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Review 11 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So many scrumptious entrees

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/19/2013

2005

Dined on 02/19/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"So many scrumptious entrees we actually went back a second time two nights later. Just a solid little "neighborhood" type Italian restaurant with good food, good service and good prices yet located only a couple of blocks from Grand Central. My go-to favorite for groups, dining alone and business meetings. They will honor all special requests and are attentive without being intrusive. You just can't ask for more. I'll keep coming back! And bringing my work colleagues and friends!"

Dined on 02/19/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Fagiolini on 40th

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5