Fabio Cucina Italiana
“It just so happened that Ferrat dated a gal from Fort Worth for about ten years, so there was a lot of conversation about our home town.”
“I started with the burrata which was delicious and had to have been homemade.”
“I ordered the LINGUINE NERI ALL'ARAGOSTA: Black linguine with Maine lobster in a spicy tomato sauce.”
Fabio Cucina Italiana
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
6 reviews
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One of my favorite things about having my parents in the city is that sometimes we can grab a corporate power lunch together. In all seriousness, I was coming from my office and my dad was coming from a conference. Fabio was the perfect place for us to dine. And no, the heartthrob of yesteryear did not make a cameo.
The $24 three course prix-fixe lunch may be the best deal in town. I started with the burrata which was delicious and had to have been homemade. I am on a major cheese kick lately. However, once I tasted my dad's meat-stuffed mushroom caps, I was ready to send my plate back to the kitchen. They were unbelievable.
I opted for the pollo francese as my entree, and my dad selected the salmone al forno. The chicken was good but had some jiggly bits that should have been trimmed away, I thought. My dad's salmon was excellent.
The dessert for the prix-fixe menu that day was tartuffo, which we really enjoyed. I am sure that was made in the kitchen there.
The service was impeccable, and the room felt comfortable yet elegant. I have a feeling I will be returning soon plus sending the people I support there.
I am going to first say that this place is a little odd. We were trying to find Italian for a group of 12 last second on a Monday night in midtown and Fabio said they could accommodate us.
When we arrived we saw why they could…we were the only people in the entire restaurant. That makes you nervous, well it made me nervous at least. Then they sat us in this semi-partial private room with a gigantic/weird interpretation of the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples. Nervous level raised a notch higher (plus there were 12 of us…).
Yet everything from then on eased my nerves. We had great service from the staff with an attentiveness you get only in fine dining restaurant (that said we were the only people in there so it could be an anomaly). The food was top notch Italian and I highly recommend the chef special and Parmesan wheel. I was with a bunch of older people who wanted to booze, so the wine was flowing and the options were numerous. It was a good time.
Overall this place will surprise you…don't be nervous about the decor or if it looks quiet, the food is awesome.
This of the beaten path Italian restaurant was amazing! I had a really fantastic experience! A bit pricey, but worth it. My standards are high for food Italian, and they did it right. The intro with homemade bread and an amazing roasted garlic and olive oil spread hit the spot. I then went with a roasted beet salad, followed by Bronzino fish, prepared table side. Superb service, classic!
LUNCH review only.
Will be a regular here for work outings! I remember how welcomed I felt my first time inside. Love the decor, not stuffy, pretty chic.
I've been here for lunch a few times and service has always been top notch and food is consistently delicious and very well priced for location.
Pastas range from $14-$16 while Secondis are $15-$17. Desserts only $4.
So far, my colleagues and I have tried the below and all very good and well portioned. Vegetarian friendly. Fresh bread good too.
Filet of sole ($16), Chicken Parm ($15), Carbonara Fettucine ($14), et al
Israel and the Andaz recommended FCI. When he heard we wanted authentic and delicious Italian food before leaving NYC, he didn't hesitate to suggest this place. The restaurant is a cozy and beautifully decorated. This is a great place to go for a romantic date! The service here is top notch and the menu drool worthy.
We started with the BURRATA: Imported apuglian cow milk mozzarella served with homemade roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes and aged balsamic vinegar. The cheese was so fresh that it almost melted in my mouth. The cherry tomatoes were fresh and sweet and I couldn't get enough! Also, the balsamic drizzle was outstanding. It was one of the best balsamic vinegars I have ever tasted.
I ordered the LINGUINE NERI ALL'ARAGOSTA: Black linguine with Maine lobster in a spicy tomato sauce. I can't even begin to describe how delicate, yet flavorful this dish was. The beauty of the lobster shined though because the spiciness of the tomato sauce actually brought out the sweetness of the lobster. The black linguine was different yet so delicious. My only complaint (out of greediness) is that the portion was on the small side. I would have definitely been able to eat double of what was on my plate!
My husband ordered POLLO ALLA SCAMORZA: Chicken breast stuffed with asparagus, scamorza cheese with shallots & aged balsamic vinegar sauce served with roasted polenta. He really enjoyed it because he might as well have licked his plate clean :).
Dinner ended with TIRAMISU: Tiramisu with Vanilla Sauce. When our entrees were as good as they were, how could we pass up desert? Good thing we didn't because the Tiramisu was literally the perfect finish to a perfect meal.
Fabio Cucina Italiana left me swooning :).
I am not sure how this place scored so high on Yelp and OpenTable…it is on the lower end of all the Italian restaurants that I've been to. And for NYC, it's on the very low end…
Completely underwhelmed.
They had an empty restaurant (just two tables occupied), and they seated us, or rather cramped us, against a wall next to another table. The guy at the other table had to move his legs to let me sit down. We asked to be moved to a table next to the window. That should have been the first sign that we were going to have a below-average experience.
They overcharged on two items (of three) on the bill, and I asked to have the bill corrected… The waitstaff then tried to show me the prices underneath the lunch menu with the higher prices to explain the mistake. Even then, he showed me a different lunch menu with different prices. I just didn't think it was worth arguing… e.g. $4 for the tiny Tiramisu (two lady fingers with a cup-shaped dump of whipped mascarpone dumped on top, which he charged $12 for and then explained it was $6.
I should have gone to my old haunt, Teodora.
*Just read a 5 star review for this place with a 3-course prix fixe lunch… This was NOT offered during my lunch visit.