"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."