Fiat Café Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant New York

Address: 203 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Phone: +12129691809

Rating: 4.4
based on 182 reviews.

Price

Pros:

  • "For New York standards we also didn't have to pay too much."
  • "Great food, great service and great prices for Manhattan."
  • "It was also very reasonably priced compared to other Italian restaurants in NYC."
  • "The prices are very reasonable, especially considering how expensive things can get in the area."
  • "Value for price here is great for pastas and portions are commendable."
  • "Their prices are also incredibly affordable especially for brunch."
  • "The best part is the very reasonable price."

Cons:

  • "This place is cash only and their ATM charges you $2 to use the ATM."
  • "Spent $45 for breakfast for an omelette, iced coffee and toast with peanut butter."
  • "We had no idea and we’re forced to walk 2 blocks in the rain to an atm to get the cash to pay."
  • "Small small cup of Orange juice costed me $3.25 (before tax)."
  • "First off, and this is very important. This place is cash only and they're ATM charges you $2 to use the ATM."
  • "Cash only, was not informed till the very last moment when we already had our credit cards out."
  • "The alcoholic beverages, despite being amicably priced, were very small."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff is friendly and they take care of every detail."
  • "The service was phenomenal."
  • "The waitress was really kind and helpful."
  • "The service was excellent."
  • "The service was lovely!"
  • "The waiters are so nice and helpful."
  • "Service was very friendly, attentive and made great recommend."

Cons:

  • "Then the service, 2 words: disrespectful and rude."
  • "The waitress is too busy with other tables and never gets a chance to check on you."
  • "We waited another ten minutes (maybe less). A couple came in and immediately was asked what they'd like to drink. We took the hint and left."
  • "The guy waiter here is insufferable, could not have been more uninterested and rude."
  • "The worst service I had in NYC so far."
  • "The service was very slow, and our glasses were constantly empty."
  • "Service was a little slow."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "An inviting spot with a European feel, this cafe serves up one of the best panini in the city."
  • "The pasta and paninis were so fresh!"
  • "The food is superb wether you want something small or a full meal."
  • "I had the BEST CAPPUCCINO OF MY LIFE!!"
  • "Everything was fresh and delicious."
  • "The food is great."
  • "The food was amazing (especially the penne vodka) and the ambiance was perfect."

Cons:

  • "I ordered chicken but there wasn’t much white meat."
  • "Eggs benny served as hard boiled eggs."
  • "Old burnt bread."
  • "The food was disappointing- nothing special."
  • "The salad was old, the chicken was dry, barely any avocado and barely any cheese."
  • "The ravioli balsamic sauce did not go well with the ravioli."
  • "The pastas taste dull and watery."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "It's a small cute place which is great for a date or a relaxed brunch or dinner with friends."
  • "Lovely spot in Nolita!"
  • "Best spot in soho for a Sunday night Italian dinner date."
  • "It’s perfect for your early breakfast, a friendly lunch, an afternoon snack with a glass of wine, your date night or even your brunch on Sunday!"
  • "A true neighborhood hidden gem, one of my favorite places to get dinner downtown."
  • "Fiat cafe is a neighborhood restaurant with a lot of charm and a great atmosphere."
  • "Great intimate and warm ambiance."

Cons:

  • "Make sure in the winter you’re not by the door if you can."
  • "It was a house structure with a roof so it got a little hot in the middle of the day."
  • "Very crowded. Sat outside and it was super cramped."
  • "The seating on a weekend afternoon is tight. Real tight."
  • "Because it's a small space the room can be very loud with everyone speaking over each other."
  • "Lady working there decided that glaring at us from an uncomfortable distance and not saying anything was more efficient than coming to our table and get the bill."
  • "The vibe is of a small Italian cafe and I often go here to catch up with friends over a nice relaxed meal."

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