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Restaurant Reviews for Firenze

Firenze

1594 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10028

A romantic, warm, inviting candlelight setting with an elaborate wine list and outdoor seating.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: 82nd and 83rd Street
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 3.9 out of 5 (30 Reviews)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.7 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (20)
  • romantic (17)
  • notable wine list (10)
  • special occasion (10)
  • fit for foodies (8)
  • great for lunch (2)
  • hot spot (1)
  • kid-friendly (1)

Firenze Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Just a good Italian restaurant where you actually find what you were looking for: good food, good wine (by the glass! and a decent environment. The complementary teasers before dinner are tasty and go well with the appetizers. An experience to be repeated."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 2 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had a lovely evening at Firenze...food was great as well as service. Small, quiet and cozy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 3 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"for a neighborhood restaurant I thought it was great. The ambience is cozy, Italian. The food good and service good. I will keep it on my neighborhood list"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 4 for Firenze

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Love the whole experience. They just did everything right with just the right touches. Food was well prepared and plentiful. Service was spot on. Would go back there in a heartbeat and have already recommended it to friends."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 5 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Firenze did not disappoint -- the food was great as was the service without doting on us. The ambience is wonderful -- it's intimate and yet you don't feel like you are a part of the next table's conversation. The complimentary grappa/limoncello was a nice touch. I can understand why Firenze has survived these difficult economic times."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 6 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Firenze is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant with good food and helpful staff. They could take out a table or 2 and give everyone a little more room."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 7 for Firenze

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The $100.00 per person prix fixe menu for Valentine's day was acceptable; but not spectacular. The highlight of the meal was the lobster ravioli intermezzo. The filet main course was fork tender and properly cooked to my liking. The tiramisu dessert appeared to be a commercial preparation, not made on site. The "Tuscan-grotto" like setting was quite authentic and made for a charming venue."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 8 for Firenze

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We enjoyed our dinner. Service was notably friendly and helpful. We also appreciated the complimentary olives and bruschetta as well as the little place of biscotti with our coffee. Felt like we were actually in Firenze! Our waiter also brought us an excellent chianti at a discount when the wine we ordered was unavailable, a very nice gesture. Dining room space is tight, but we enjoyed the lively atmosphere."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 9 for Firenze

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everything was amazing, from the food to the service."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/11/2010
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 10 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had a wonderful dinner. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, knew the wine list, and was cheerful. Lovely little traditional place."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/10/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 11 for Firenze

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We went there for an anniversary. The food was very good and the service was exceptional. We were there on a Wednesday night so it never got crowded but we were absolutely made to feel like regulars on our first visit. No one pushed anything on us that we didn't want, there was no waiter hovering and neither did we wait when our courses were over or glasses empty. Portions were nice without being oversized. I wouldn't hesitate to go back there to try some of the other dishes."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 12 for Firenze

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My wife and I have been coming here for Saturday lunch for years! We will continue to do so!... Dinner during the holidays is also special!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 13 for Firenze

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent overall experience. Great, authentic Italian food and excellent service. The chef even prepared a desert not listed on the menu at our request."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/13/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 14 for Firenze

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Corny decor, mediocre food and a crowd that looked more bridge-and-tunnel than Upper East Side neighborhood plus an unctuous owner/maitre d' made for an overall underwhelming evening. The moderate prices made up for some of Firenze's shortcomings."

Special Features: romantic

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Firenze Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.7 out of 3 (Moderate)
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