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Fiorenza Ristorante
Madison Streets most elegant dining destination featuring authentic Northern Italian cuisine from Chef Fiorenza Tasinato
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25 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 25 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(15)
- romantic(11)
- fit for foodies(10)
- notable wine list(9)
- special occasion(9)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
Fiorenza Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very Mediocre
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is not very good. We ordered calamari for an appetizer. It was cold and bland. I ordered the breaded lamp chops medium. The breading was burnt and the chops over cooked. There were four very small chops. Only about a bite per chop. The accompanying potatoes and green beans were good. The potatoes were very hot which leads me to believe that were heated in the microwave."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Beautiful restaurant, so-so food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is beautiful, quiet, and romantic, with discreet seating providing privacy. My boyfriend and I enjoyed a lovely white wine and salad. I was disappointed with the white fish, but my boyfriend thought is was very good. My boyfriend thought the veal saltimbocca was too thin and a little chewy. I thought it was all right. We switched entrees and were both satisfied but not wowed. The chocolate lave cake was scrumptious. Make sure to tell the waiter if you need to leave at a certain time because from the time we ordered dessert to the time we received the check, which we had to ask for, 45 minutes elapsed, and we needed to leave to get to the cinema. We will go back again and see if we like the pasta better."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 3 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An Underappreciated Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A fairly recent addition to Forest Park's Madison Avenue restaurant/bar scene, Fiorenza features an extensive wine list, a formal atmosphere, and very good food. On a recent Friday night, the restaurant was almost empty. Both my minestrone and my swordfish were quite good, and the tiramisu was perhaps the best I've ever had. Give this deserving place a look!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Uneven first experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We recently dined at Fiorenza for the first time. There is a front bar and dining area which has a casual ambiance and is well-lit. The formal dining room is very well appointed, but so dimly lit we had to ask for flashlights to see the menu. Our server neglected to tell us they were out an entree until we ready to order. The food was very good. Our bill had overcharges of almost $100 -- a $78 wine ordered by the table next to us and an extra $15 cover charge. During our 3 hour-stay only four tables in the place were occupied. It's not like the server was too busy to generate an accurate bill. They corrected the mistake but didn't offer anything for the error, e.g. "have a drink on us the next time you come.""
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 5 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming authentic Italian dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The charming interior made me feel as though I was back in Italy. The delightful piano music added to the ambiance. We had the calamari appetizer and the white fish. Delicious!The owner stopped at our table after we ordered a wine that was not available. He apologized and offered a much more expensive one at the same price. Our very fussy guest also raved about the food."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Worried about this place.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Worried about this place. For a Saturday evening, almost no one there. Food was not as good as on previous visits. Very pretty restaurant. Hoping it was just an OFF night."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 7 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
the steak was so bad and the
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the steak was so bad and the veal was only three pieces and the bill was high! Piano playter was very good and much appreicated."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
99 year old dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is always a marvel to dine at FIORENZA! Everything is so excellent, the delectable food, the huge portion , service and the ambiance.Though you live nearby it feels like you are transported in a foreign place where everything is wonderful. Making reservation on line and their taking note of requested details is also remarkable. Attention to details is great."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Easter Miss
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've had wonderful experiences here in the past, but our Easter lunch was not one of them. Our server was apparently new. He'd disappear for long stretches of time & was apparently flustered by a large party in another room - even though he wasn't their waiter! He had only 3 tables. He was nice & apologetic, yet took 10 mins to get a glass of wine. He took so long that I gave up on desert & left with my daughter to visit family across the street. We came back 15 minutes later & he'd never taken my mom's desert order yet. We had to sit there another 10 minutes for her to get her custard & coffee. Most disturbing is the fact that the gentleman we think is the owner was behind the bar mere feet away & did nothing."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food! Beautiful restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Awesome food! Beautiful restaurant , just need work on the dessert menu it didn't meet the caliber of the food, tried couple desserts not impressed but it still was 5 star for us"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sunday lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for lunch on Sunday when they opened. The bread is baked daily. The salad with arugula, fennel, radicchio, and shaved Parmesan cheese was good but to bitter for me. We split the pasta with mussles, Clams,scallops, shrimp,octopus, and calamari( which was to rubbery for my taste). Melissa was really attentive and helping us choose the right dish. Everything was fesh and home made."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My birthday dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First at restaurant and loved it. Food was great! Excellent wine list. Would definitely go back again. Great location. Can't wait for summer to sit on patio area!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find on Madison
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Creative & delicious food along with a unique wine list makes this a winner! Beautiful space & ambiance with live background music adds to the experience. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable so you can enjoy this restaurant often. This was our second visit, service was great the first time but this waiter was not very attentive and the meal timing was off. Hats off to the chef & Bill on another wonderful meal!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 14 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I will be going back for sure!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I will be going back for sure! The staff was very friendly and the food was great. It was nice and quiet. I hate when you have to shout to the party you are with. I live close by and will for sure go back. This place is a gem!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful the minute you walk in...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"LOVE!!!!!!!! This was my 1st time there & I absolutely loved it. From the minute we walked in we were greeted by the sweetest host who didn't mind that we were a half hour early. Our server Adolfo was knowledgeable of all of the plates. Then as we were leaving we got a warm good bye from I believe the owner as well as the host again. This place is immediately ranked as 1 of my favorites. It's hard to find such great people in such a great restaurant anymore.It was warm & inviting. Can't wait to go back!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Fiorenza Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My family and I have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I have been to this restaurant several times and each time the staff and chef do a fantastic job. Service is great and the food shows that she cares about what she is serving to the customer. Will of course be returning in the future and recommend to other diners looking for a "fine" dining experience."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fiorenza Ristorante
Based on the average of (9) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate