Firenze Ristorante
“And to complete the romantic setting, the tables each have a taper candle and an orchid and there is nice background music.”
“Once you get past the curtains at the entrance, you are transported into a candle lit room with fantastic ambiance.”
“I purchased the groupon deal with one other and it was well worth the money.”
Firenze Ristorante
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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The food here was pretty good, but not so memorable. I had ordered pasta primavera. It was very dark in the restaurant, so they had backlit menus! That was pretty cool but the novelty of it wore off when another table was looking at their menus- it was pretty distracting, like somebody using a cell phone in a movie theater.
The most distinctive part of the meal for me was the loud, cheesy Italian music they were playing! It was so repetitive and annoying. The service was pretty slow so we had to endure the music for a very long time. Will not return.
This restaurant is small in size and had a very romantic ambience. The dining room has Candlelight and exposed-brick walls. Their Tuscan style cooking is fabulous with a great staff that is very attentive to your needs. It can feel a bit cramped if they are very busy, but I have on occasions have had a late lunches to enjoy the warm cozy private dining feel. They also have a fabulous selection of wine by the glass with health pours. One of our top choices for UES Tuscany Italian Style restaurant.
Had a birthday dinner with a friend here. Dark and romantic atmosphere, friendly and wonderful staff. Loved their bread and olives with olive oil to start, and they selected the greatest red wine for us to celebrate with. The food was good and the overall cost was reasonable. I had a great Sunday afternoon celebrating my birthday here.
First things first….when you open the menu, watch out! That shit will blind you. If you have a bad heart, be warned.
That said, I love Firenze. From the moment you walk in the awesome staff does everything to make you feel welcome and wanted. The food is terrific — really a+ food. They give you some nice biscotti and some homemade hootch (different things on different days) afterwards and, for the area, the prices are reasonable.
Came here using Groupon just like everyone else.
Sunday lunch
Location: Unfortunate location, is hidden behind the 2nd Avenue construction.
Atmosphere: friendly staff, typical Italian music you here everywhere.. i.e. Andrea Bocelli
Food: Good seasoning. but tend to be on the over cooked side.
For the appetizer we got Carpaccio Toscana and Vongole Mediterranean. No complaints here.
For main course, we got Zuppa Di Pesce and Steak – Toscana
it would've been nice if the waiter told us that Zuppa Di Pesce is like our appetizer with a lobster tail on top and some extra black linguini. I was a little "Clamed out" by the end. But I really liked the Black Linguini. Lobester tail is a little overcooked.
We asked for the recommended medium/rare steak… it came almost well done. Still tasted nice though, not too much effort required to chew.
Came with two glasses of Champagne, and a shot of some liquor similar to Cointreau at the end.
It is on the pricy side, The total bill came to $146 like stated by another reviewer. The actual amount I ended up paying was like $14 + tip. (paid extra for the steak). Not sure how it got to $146… but I think the price seemed fair with the Groupon discount. Not sure if I would give them one/two stars just because of the price, just don't go and order stuff off the deal then you will be fine.
My favorite restaurant. In my opinion thee most romantic charming restaurant I've been in NYC… How do I love thee? Oh let me count the ways: beautiful, charming, romantic, cozy, unmatched ambiance, a hidden gem, fresh orchids or roses (depending when you go), candles, beautiful details in every corner, amazing friendly service, incredible food, my favorite appetizers and entrees on the chic lit menus… Amazingly attentive and friendly staff and an owner who genuinely cares about his business and has been there every time I've gone – countless times.
I love it here and anyone who has been special
In my life has been here with me … In fact because it is my very favorite and such a cozy comfortable special place – I will only invite those who are really special to me…
What we had (I have always ordered thee same dishes so they know what I like when I come even when I've not been here in a while. All their food is beautifully presented…
– focaccia – the best ever. I could get full on this alone. Perfect and served/ paired in an oil loaded with Garlic and perfect spice blend along with olives..
– bread is fantastic and perfect for dipping in the above oil.
(Coming here I throw my carb watching to the wind for the above two is way too good to think about that; eat now, run later …)
– tomato/ mozzarella – delic. Cheese is perfect. I prefer a sweeter tomato, but that's my preference and this is wonderful.
– beef carpaccio… Mmmm they make this incredibly well
– grilled octopus on skewers. Perfection … Grilled and flavored perfectly … Served with an arugula salad in a wonderful light dressing which is presented in a large red cabbage leaf. This dish is a salad and grilled octopus appetizer in one.
– seafood over black linguini … Mmmmm divine and my absolute fave here: Lobster, clams, mussels, calamari . My absolute fave dish of any restaurant anywhere. They know when I come here this is what I'm getting.
– For drinks, I've had many wines and always been happy. After dinner lemoncello, Sambuca with the 3 beans of course, and last night a complimentary amaretto for my birthday. Always lovely presentation and always fabulous .
I first saw this place on a run noticing while the subway construction fence was put up (now taken down) they creatively made a construction imposed fence into an inviting, charming flower wall, adorning the fence outside their restaurant with a hundred plus little pots of flowers to cover the fence . I came in and said I am coming here – soon. I did, and have been back countless times to what's now my favorite restaurant in NYC.
I hesitate to highly recommend because I don't want too many people to know about this amazing most romantic hidden gem but – Firenze deserves the patronage particularly after the 2nd street construction mess … If you want to romance a date or impress a family member with charm, this is the place.
I bought a groupon but was under impressed.
My date really liked it here and the ambience is nice if not a little crowded, but I found the food uneventful.
Unfortunately I ate before I went out to eat so my night could have been skewed.
This place was fantastic. I came here with a groupon and was happy to find out that could order nearly anything from the menu with limited additional charges. We had the little neck clams and octopus skewers for appetizers and both were super fresh and flavorful. For entrees we shared the pappardelle which was fantastic and the veal chop stuffed with cheese and proscuitto- WOW. it was massive and delicious. we also got complimentary biscotti and limoncello from our waiter which was a nice surprise, especially cause customers using groupons don't always get treated so great at restaurants. very authentic italian restaurant. excellent food, service, and ambiance, definitely will be back.