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Fabio Piccolo Fiore Reviews List

Fabio Piccolo Fiore

Welcome to Fabio Piccolo Fiore fine Italian restaurant and lounge. We offer classic northern and southern italian cuisine with world class service at reasonable prices. Fabio Piccolo Fiore has an elegant atmosphere with nightly entertainment. Fabio Piccolo Fiore is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner surrounded by replica artworks of Renaissance Artists Leonardo da Vinci, Bronzino and Raphael. Whether you are looking for authentic italian cuisine, planning a special affair, or need a great location for business luncheon, Fabio Piccolo Fiore Italian Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan NYC is the perfect choice.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(61 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(28)
  • fit for foodies(21)
  • great for lunch(19)
  • good for groups(14)
  • romantic(14)
  • special occasion(14)
Fabio Piccolo Fiore Reviews List
Review 1 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Real Italian food and real Italians

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Fabio Piccolo Fiore is an elegant restaurant where you can get terrific specials created by the chef and accurately described by the wait staff, who are one of the main treasures of the restaurant. At my last visit, some guests had special dietary restrictions and the waiter and chef worked out a way for us all to have a great lunch and respect our diets. Nothing was too much trouble and the amazing thing was that all the main course arrived together even though some people came late and ordered late. We were able to get our business done in the quiet atmosphere and everyone commented on the high quality of the food - from the chicken cordon bleu special to the salmon, to the great orecchiette. Next meeting: FPF!!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabio is Fabulous !!!!

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Dined on 4/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The restaurant is very appealing in it's design but the food is the star ! Fabio has a way with food and it's presentation like no other....His recipes are so different from most Italian restaurants.....If he ever leaves this place all his customers will follow him to the ends of the earth for one of his meals......He's just that good and people who love this restaurant not only come for his dishes but also to see him.......may he cook forever!!!!!"
Dined on 4/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 3 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"The zucchini soup was superb --I'd love the recipe!!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Well spaced tables, traditional menu and attentive service made this a good spot for a business lunch recently. It's a quiet room, so conversation is relaxed and easy - no need to raise your voice to be heard over the quiet hum of the room. the meal - a simple Caesar salad to start, striped bass for me and a chicken dish for my guest - was good, solid, and well prepared. Nice location convenient to the United Nations and Grand Central."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The service is impecible."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal experience... I

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great meal experience... I will definitely coming back."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good fare and good value for

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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"Good fare and good value for money"
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A good place for a good lunch,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A good place for a good lunch, period."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It all starts with Fabio who

Food 
5 / 5
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Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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"It all starts with Fabio who will do whatever it takes to make you happy. His food is wonderful. It is by far our favorite NY restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Lunchtime food not as good

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Lunchtime food not as good as dinner."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2011
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Review 11 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good basic Italian. Nice ambiance.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good basic Italian. Nice ambiance. Patchy service when busy."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service and food were excellent!!

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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Service and food were excellent!! The service really stood out and the restaurant was packed. I have been living in this neighborhood for years and always passed this restaurant. Definitely a date or place for large groups. Warm ambiance. When me and my family finally decided to try it we were happily surprised."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

A nice spot if you're lucky

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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Energetic
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"A nice spot if you're lucky enough to be seated in the main dining room. Unfortunately, we were seated in a secondary room that left a lot to be desired. The ambiance and service were more befitting a neighborhood Friendly's than a Zagat rated New York City establishment. Surprisingly bad."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2007
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Review 14 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time that we were there.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"First time that we were there. It was very pleasant."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Got to try it!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent hidden spot in the UN area, for those who like the real Italian cuisine. A bit expensive though, but very good value for money."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pleasantly Surprised

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent food, great portions and wonderful service. It's tucked away in the heart of U.N. area. I wasn't sure it would be any good since the midtown east area isn't well known for food. But I was pleasantly surprised and I was glad I was wrong!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Food was terrible. Seafood

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"Food was terrible. Seafood Linguine/Lobster Rissoto both fishes the seafood was over cooked. We did not eat the seafood in the meal. Portions were small. Penne alla vodka sauce tasted like Mac n cheese. Salads were underdressed had no flavor. I would not come here again"
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2010
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Review 18 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We took our friend for a special

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We took our friend for a special celebration and thoroughly enjoyed our eating experience. The food is excellent and our waiter was so accommodating. Our first time eating at Fabio Piccolo Fiore was Christmas Day and even then we knew we would be back. Our return is guaranteed."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A Solid Italian in Midtown

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant has solid food and good service. It is a good bet for a weeknight dinner in midtown. Decor is a little worn, so I wouldnt take a date here."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant decor is lovely

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The restaurant decor is lovely and the amuse bouche (small tomato bruschetta) was delicious but when I ordered the wine ( Pinot Grigio) the waiter pointed to the two selections on the wine list and said "we have this one and that one". Really? The hot entrees were served on cold plates and everyone at the table salted their food after tasting it. However, the molton chocolate cake was amazing."
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2012
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Review 21 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have to say the food and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have to say the food and all the wait staff EXCLUDING the waiter were very good or excellent. The waiter may have been new but when he went to take my husband's dinner order and my sister interrupted him to ask something about the special which was better in his opinion which he told her he couldn't say, he forgot to take the rest of my husband's dinner order. He didn't even acknowledge that he forgot to.I told my husband that he was interrupted. But when dessert came around, my husband ordered coffee and it never came but it was placed on the bill which was corrected. He apologized and said he will bring coffee but at that point we were signing the bill and getting ready to leave, my husband told him to forget it."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food and service, but

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great food and service, but older crowd"
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Little gem

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Totally unexpected delight. Amazing food, amazing service, probably some of the best I've ever had. My husband and I go out to eat 4+ times a wk and we were blown away by the attentiveness of the staff. My friend and I wanted bellini's, they didn't have peach purée so the manager went out and got peaches and made the purée. Seriously I never would have even asked that of them. The food was fantastic and so fresh, like they just came from market. They truly aim to please. What a little gem. And a sweet piano player who hardly took a break the entire time we were there. Delightful!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fabio Piccolo Fiore
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate