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Italian · Miami Beach · $$
Italian · Mediterranean · Midtown, New York, NY · $$$
Translated to ‘Among the Flowers’ in Italian, Ai Fiori showcases modern interpretations of French and Italian Riviera cuisine. Ai Fiori’s menu highlights include signature hand-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and traditional regional dishes inspired by the land and the sea. Bar Fiori is a captivating cocktail lounge nestled within the renowned Ai Fiori restaurant on New York City’s illustrious 5th Avenue. A celebration of sophisticated indulgence, Bar Fiori entices guests to immerse themselves in a seductive ambience that seamlessly marries French and Italian Riviera inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist.
“We had an incredible experience at Ai Fiori, and my girlfriend and I truly can’t say enough good things about the team and the level of hospitality they showed us. We dined there on Valentine’s Day, and while there was a delay with the set-course meal, which was a bit disappointing in the moment, the way they handled it completely turned the experience around. The staff acknowledged the delay sincerely and professionally, and they went above and beyond by inviting my girlfriend and me back for dinner on them. When we returned, everything was exceptional. The food was absolutely amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed every plate on the menu, especially the lobster and ravioli! What impressed us most was their professionalism and integrity. It’s not every day that a restaurant takes responsibility in such a generous way, especially during a busy holiday service. That level of care speaks volumes about their standards. My girlfriend and I would absolutely love to come back again, and we’ll be recommending Ai Fiori to everyone, friends and family included. Wishing them continued success and all the best moving forward.”
“Went for Restaurant Week ($60 per person). The food and drinks were incredible. Three course meal of the most delicious food. Well prepared and beautiful. The restaurant was gorgeous and the service was great. I would love to come back here again. The highlight for me was the Butternut Squash Soup. It was so good! The portion sizes were perfect for me.”
“Absolutely loved our experience at Ai Fiori. The flower decorations and overall ambiance are beautiful, elegant, warm, and inviting. The food was outstanding: the lobster bisque was rich and flavorful, and both the Maine lobster and the ink squid dishes were absolutely delicious. Even the coffee was excellent. Special shoutout to Ismail, our server, who provided exceptional service, attentive, warm, and professional. Everyone we encountered was friendly, and the hospitality was truly top-notch. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend.”
“Overall a top notch restaurant. Definitely a 4.5. We went early Sunday evening so not crowded but they sat us at a window at our request. Open and airy and beautiful. Flowers add a lovely pop of color to the room and it didn’t bother me that they were artificial but I did notice it. Service was attentive and friendly. Fell off a little later in our meal but I think he was the only server and they had a few tables. Beef tartare was classic which for me is perfect. Great knife cuts and very tender meat. Brussel sprouts were very good but I need to stop ordering them because if done well they are all the same. We each had a pasta and they were both delicious. I have said this before but believe it is true. Simple is the hardest thing to do. The pasta with red sauce was cravable. Perfect al dente and rich flavor. Pesto pasta also great. Pasta cooked well and the nuts added great texture. Overall we really enjoyed this restaurant and will definitely return. We tend to be bar people and this bar is lovely but dark. The tables by the window are a lovely way to enjoy some cocktails and good food. Also focaccia was spectacular and white bean dip it was served with was great.”
“Came here with a group of friends and the service was terrible. We ordered our food, but the waiter immediately tried to upsell us by insisting we get a pasta and a salad to share. I found that incredibly tacky. He clearly just wanted to increase our bill for a larger tip. In the end, we got a pasta and side to split but the entire interaction was very awkward. The pasta was good. Then the burgers came. Almost all of them were undercooked. I ordered medium and got medium rare, and another person at our table ordered medium and got rare. Not only is this not what we ordered, but it is also unsafe to eat raw or undercooked ground beef. We sent them back and waited at least another 20-30 minutes. The waiters came back with the food, but forgot the fries. I had to ask for them before they brought it back. For such a seemingly high end institution, the service was atrocious. It was also very slow despite not even half the restaurant being full. Would not recommend.”
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