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Cafe Fiorello

A forum for Lincoln Center’s performing arts culture for nearly 30 years, Café Fiorello features a sprawling bar filled with more than 50 kinds of antipasti. Finished in warm wood, brass and mirrors, the main dining room suggests a timeless charm. In addition to the hot and cold antipasto specialties of vegetables and seafood, the menu features updated Italian classics and specialty dishes, as well as a selection of seafood, steak, veal & pasta.
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629 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
(629 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 629 reviews
5 stars
(202)
4 stars
(283)
3 stars
(98)
2 stars
(38)
1 star
(8)
Food 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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  • neighborhood gem(269)
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  • special occasion(134)
  • great for outdoor dining(124)
  • great for lunch(111)
  • good for groups(104)
Cafe Fiorello Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

fiorello

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Across from Lincoln Center- great location. Great food. Fun atmosphere. Busy."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always have a great and pleasant experience here."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always there for us!

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Cafe Fiorello is reliably a delicious, pleasant before-ballet spot. "Our" waitress is wonderful. Thank you!!!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overrated

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The service was slow. The bread they gave was cold no butter or oil with it. The food was average. I would not go back"
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 5 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A rare disappointment at Fiorello.

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As a semi-regular at Cafe Fiorello this last visit was a genuine disappointment. The main culprit was a server who was more abrupt, on the point of rudeness, and not professional. Hr brought the check before our meal was finished, plunked it down on the table and said "my shift is ending". He also charged for two cups of coffee when only one was ordered and served. We let it pass because he said "Oh, I'll have to redo the whole check."
Our out-of-town guests said they would not come back to Cafe Fiorello. It should also be noted that between the appetizer and main course there was at least a thirty to thirty five minute wait and the food, when it came, was warm, not hot.
Do hope this was just an off-night."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great ambiance for dinner before or after theatre; very attentive staff and good food"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Magnificent !!!!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It's an amazing find in the city especially with so many restaurants to choose from in the city. My family absolutely love love it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a Winner!!!

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful food and the best chocolate dessert"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Favorite!

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"One of our favorite places when in NYC. Famous for their pizza with the thinnest, crispiest crust you can even imagine - and right across the street from Lincoln Center. Very good service. We love sitting outside, eating pizza and drinking wine, and watching people."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic waiter

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We informed the waiter of our Met curtain and he took care of everything. We sat in an upper alcove off the main floor....it was quiet and great. We often dine here and always felt special thanks to the entire staff....from the front podium to the chocolate breaker which we enjoy on our departure."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful time!

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My son almost licked his plate of seafood risotto clean. My husband said that his veal picatta was the best h'd ever had. The lasagna that I ordered was truly special!!!!! Thank you for a lovely evening!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

food good, nose awful

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My review is that we were there to celebrate Mother's Day, being in NY for only three days. The food was good, well cooked and tasty. But the noise level was so high we could hardly carry on a conversation. We don't think we'll return to Fiorellos."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lincoln center gem

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great for before or after show. Attentive staff. Great food. Lasagne special was fantastic. Chairs and people are very close together."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: hot spot, special occasion
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Review 14 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Two Thumbs Up

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I'm a frequent visitor for Saturday brunch and occasionally for dinner. Fiorello's is across the street from the Metropolitan Opera. It's a convenient stop for brunch or dinner before or after a performance. The food is consistently outstanding, the service impeccable, and the salad bar second to none. It can, however, get very noisy, though the food and service never disappoint."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Brunch

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always love to dine at Fiorello's for brunch before our Lincoln Center Theater matinees. Everyone is always pleased. Large selection, delicious food and a complimentary drink is included. What's not to love?"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 16 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Favorite among many good choices

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"When given the opportunity, I prefer Cafe Fiorello for friendly, professional service, indoor and outdoor ambience, excellent food, surprise extras like hot muffins, cookies, and chocolates, and attention to detail. I will be back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Extremely busy before a performance at Lincoln Center. Reservation didn't matter, we were seated almost half hour after our time so our dinner had to be rushed in order to make our performance! Get there early if your attending a performance at Lincoln Center!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 18 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perfect for pre-theatre

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Right across the street from Lincoln Center, Fiorello is very lively from 5:30 to 7:30. The restaurant does an admirable job in getting people to the theatre ontime. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Some of the dishes i.e. lasagna and pizza are really too big for one person. The antipasti are the best and various combinations are available or one can simply go to the bar and choose.
After 7:30 things quiet down and even though it is a large space, the noise level becomes acceptable for conversation.
In the warm months, the outdoor seating is always pleasant.
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Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I often dine here with friends before the opera. My only criticism this time was the vegetarian antipasto bar: the entrees that should have been hot (potato pie, sausage and peppers) weren't! I've eaten here before, so know the difference. :)"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Location only

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is my second time at this restaurant. Service is terrible - food was not great. The ingredients were good, but the pasta was too cold when served; almost gave me the impression that they defrosted something and took it out of the oven/microwave too early. I chose this place to impress my guests but felt really embarrassed. Will never come here again, since I've been disappointed twice."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 21 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Favorite spot in Lincoln Center are

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Varied menu, fabulous antipastos. Dynamic atmosphere across the street from Lincoln Center.
This is our favorite restaurant on a most interesting corner of the city.
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Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 22 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent food and service. Wonderful server."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Happy atmosphere with a great variety of good menu choices for a group, some hungrier than others."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Cafe Fiorello and the Met

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I travel to NY once every year or so to attend an opera at the Met. We first dined at Fiorello because it was a handy location. Since that first time it has been our go to spot when attending the Met. Wish we could transport it it NC."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good food. Generous portions. Server or kitchen got 2 things wrong with our order. Frustrating. VERY noisy. Yet yummy stuff, especially the appetizers. Lasagne was too salty and oily. Would return for a drink and appetizer."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perfect for pre-theater

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Attentive service and delicious Italian food, especially the antipasti, spaghetti alla carbonara, and thin-crust pizza with arugula and prosciutto!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

LaGuardia would be proud!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Don't know if this restaurant is named after the famed mayor of NYC, but if it was, he'd be proud!
The food is always wonderful and flavorful and the ambience full of fun. The lasagna is the best!
I'll keep in coming back!
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 28 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love it!

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always dependable, good quality food at reasonable prices. A Lincoln Center neighborhood gem."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Classic place and food is great

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love this place! My only complaint is they change the menu all the time and take off great things! We eat here all the time because we live up the street and the food is always great. Love the pizza of course and the Lasagna is great for friends who come into town. You can't go wrong at this great place. Service is ALWAYS awesome."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our go-to restaurant!

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The best veal parm, chicken parm AND lasagna in NYC according to my son- and the rest of us agree! Love the antipasto as well- the Burrata platter is amazing!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our favorite Italian place in NYC. Their breads and pastas are excellent and the antipasto bar is great"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Marvelous!

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Burrata Appetizer was phenomenal! Mozzarella cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were bright and delicious. The artichokes alla Giudaea were crispy, not greasy. We were a foursome and the appetizers were so filling we only ordered 2 entrees and shared. The lasagna is magnificient. I would recommend this restaurant with all my heart. I usually come here before going to the opera, so even on a tight time frame, they deliver. The service is attentive, but not intrusive. Simply wonderful in every respect."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 33 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Convenien gem

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"Ideal for those who want to be very close to Lincoln Center.
Service is excellent. Very noisy but regulars like me know to expect that at pre-concert-opera hours.
Food excellent and imaginative, although sometimes off (my veal was really tough).
In warm weather, outdoor dining is relaxed and almost European.
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Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lincoln Center Gem

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always good before performance and they get you there on time,,,"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a place to eat

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"If you want amazing food & great people
Watching inside & out Cafe Fiorello is where
You should go. Very unusual preparations
and good presentation. Absolutely recommend.
"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 36 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GREAT BRUNCH OR PRE LINCOLN

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"GREAT BRUNCH OR PRE LINCOLN CENTER SPOT. IF YOURE ON A DIET BEWARE OF UNBELIEVABLY GOOD BREAD TRAY"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful dinner. Portions

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A wonderful dinner. Portions tend to be large and many can be shared. The restaurant tends robe noisy and the tables are lose together but it all works in the upper west side eatery."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We absolutely love this restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We absolutely love this restaurant and eat at it every time we are in NYC. We would recommend it highly. The food is fabulous, the services is excellent, and the management makes sure that everything is perfect."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always enjoyable; a great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always enjoyable; a great place for pre- or post- Lincoln Center events."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

food and service were excellent.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"food and service were excellent. Price was expensive but that was to be expected."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2013
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Review 41 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Worth the trip

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food very good. Service exceptional. a little noisy and tight."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 42 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Always reliable Lincoln Center

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always reliable Lincoln Center restaurant, although the prices have gotten higher and the noise louder."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
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Review 43 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overall fun experience Nice

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overall fun experience
Nice maitre d
Kitchen overwhelmed, waiter mentioned feeding 500 people
Didn't feel intimate
Pizza came out cold
Would have been very good if hot, didn't send back my 30 dollar pizza
Because I had theater tickets, also I knew how busy they were
Wine was good, outdoors very pleasant
Fish ok
Not great, but outdoors on a nice night
Would not go back on a sat night
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 44 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Fiorello's has upped their

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fiorello's has upped their prices, packed the restaurant with more tables so that there is little space to move. the maitre'd was inexperienced had people stacked up waiting for tables. with the outside seating there is a shortage of waiters inside the restaurant, so that we had to wait to be seat to place our drink orders and food orders. They tried to stuff three people at atable barely big enough to seat two."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2005
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Review 45 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Surprise! Good Lincoln Center meal!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I live near Lincoln Center. I generally leave my neighborhood to get a good meal, since I feel most of the restaurants here are mediocre "captive audience" places. But I was dining with friends who were going to the opera and had little choice. We went to Fiorello's. I hadn't been there for a very long time. It was great. The room was pleasant and relaxing; the food was delicious; and the waiter was charming. We had excellent selections from the antipasti bar; great starters; delicious main courses; and really excellent desserts -- I had a meringue cream pie. It was pretty expensive, but I recommend it highly!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 46 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Tables by bar too close, too

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Tables by bar too close, too noisy, dinner was a chore"
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2013
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Review 47 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

There are now more good restaurants

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"There are now more good restaurants in the Lincoln Center area than before, but Fiorello's remains my favorite. Great variety of choices for everyone in the party and overall a happy atmosphere."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This lively spot across from

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This lively spot across from Lincoln Center has terrific food. We go for their unique open-faced lasagna, the delicious salad bar selections, a special meringue cake, and the tasty chocolate in a bowl on the way out. Welcoming hosts make it a pleasant, friendly experience, despite the crowds of pre-Lincoln Center attendees."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2008
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Review 49 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The portions were huge to

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The portions were huge to make up for so so food. I am not a fan, but my husband does not agree. I feel there are too many other good choices out there. You can make an entire meal on any one item. I prefer more small courses."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2012
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Review 50 for Cafe Fiorello
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Terrific for pre-Lincoln Center

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Terrific for pre-Lincoln Center dining. They always manage to produce quite decent to delicious food in very short order. Three veggie appetizer as a main course is not only a delicious light pre-theater meal but also well priced. Which fact balances the outrageous price of wine by-the-glass."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2012
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