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Café Fiorello

1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
nr. 63rd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-595-5330 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Italian
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Official Website

cafefiorello.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-1am; Sat, 10am-1am; Sun, 10am-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 66th St.-Lincoln Center

Prices

$22-$45

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Business Lunch
  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out
  • Theater District
  • Online Reservation

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

59th St. to 72nd St., Central Park West to West End Ave.

Profile

Since 1974, this clubby Italian café, located across the street from Lincoln Center, has attracted sightseers, show biz professionals, and neighborhood types alike—and all pay inflated tourists’ prices. During recent renovations to expand the already roomy eatery, the dinged steel bar was outfitted with small brass plaques to commemorate the seats of devoted regulars (a nice touch). The bar is also the site of none-too-appetizing displays of cold and hot antipasti, over 30 dishes that are kept out all day, some staying warm over sternos. Even less appealing are the mounds of hanging cured meats, which, normally enticing, look oddly gory in this setting. The pizzas are still a draw, singled out by New York’s Gael Greene as among the city’s best. — Gabriella Gershenson

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50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.5
Service: 5.0
Décor: 5.5
Value: 5.5

Save yourself!

mickeyman65 from 10023 | Posted on 11/28/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 3
Service: 2
Décor: 3
Value: 2

Save your time. Save your money. This tourist trap has been a sore in the Lincoln Center area for a long time. I don't understand it. There is absolutely nothing to like about this overcrowded cafe with outdoor seating not far from the m104 and m5 bus stop.

Fiorello's is Italian with an American accent - just like the mayor

martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 10/18/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 9

Cafe Fiorello has all the reasons to be less than it is. So the surprise is it is so good despite being across the street from Lincoln Center, having a top our door dining area, and positioned to get hundreds of walk-ins. With a wide variety of Italian and traditional New York fare on the menu, it is possible to order a simple meal or an Italian feast. The quality of ingredients is excellent. And the wait staff actually appears to enjoy serving. A great find on lower Upper Westside.

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