Fiorellino comes across in reviews as a buzzy downtown Italian spot where the pizza is the star and the vibe is warm, lively, and often loud. Guests rave about the wood-fired crust, light dough, and flavorful pastas and gnocchi, with numerous dishes praised for freshness and presentation; the antipasti, salads, and desserts also get favorable mentions. The drinks program is highlighted for well-crafted cocktails and a thoughtful wine list, though some note a limited selection by the glass and a bustle around bar service. Service is generally described as attentive and friendly, with several servers and bartenders going above and beyond, while other visits report long waits for food or a crowded, noisy dining room that makes conversation difficult. Reservations are advised, especially on weekends, and the atmosphere is considered ideal for a lively date night or group outing rather than a quiet meal. Overall, Fiorellino is seen as a delicious, high-energy Italian option in the city, offering excellent pizza and strong hospitality with some variability in pace and acoustics.
Nous allions voir un spectacle au Mtelus. Nous cherchions donc un restaurant qui se fait à pied de là-bas. C'était notre première fois au Fiorellino & nous sommes tombés sous le charme de cet endroit. J'ai pris la pizza formaggio di Capra (pizza à la saucisse italienne & fromage de chèvre) & mon conjoint a pris les gnocchi di ricotta Les portions sont généreuses & chaque bouché est un vrai régal. Vous devez absolument essayer les pizzas pour tester leurs croûtes. Nous avons terminé le repas avec une mignonne tarte au citron qui était tout aussi délectable. Nous vous recommandons donc ce restaurant sans aucune hésitation.
The pasta was amazing, really cute & lively place! Great service & vibes overall. Busy on a Saturday night but was able to get seated at the bar immediately.
When we arrived-on time for our reservation-we waited at the entrance for a long time before anyone came to seat us. The hostess was polite & professional, but after a few moments at the 2-top, constantly repeating what we'd just said, we thought it might be easier to hear each other if we sat at one of the sidewalk tables, so we asked for that. The hostess was very nice, & walked us back through the restaurant, out the front door, & over to a lovely 2-top on the sidewalk-a treat on a balmy September evening. Anyway. The restaurant leaves its street-facing doors open so as to bring fresh air into the space; while we still heard a serious roar going on inside, it was a big improvement, sound-wise. That said, there were numerous customers sitting inside & welcoming additional members of their raucous party who yelled to late arrivals to skip the front door & "Just walk through right here, that's what we did!", which meant my chair was bumped into, over & over, by diners who were too lazy to walk through the front door. The hips of one customer thumped me so hard, she caused me to spill my wine. The service was friendly, but the food orders were very delayed: fritti misti (fried zucchini, calamari, & a couple of small shrimp), while tasty, was delivered by someone other than the original waitperson, & was sadly lukewarm-to-cold. Fritti misti should be served super-hot! This was on a Monday night, too, so I can only imagine how things would be on a weekend night. My burrata app was chewy & tough, though the peach & tomato salad surroundings were tasty. For an appetizer costing in the high $20s, I'd expect fresh (soft!) burrata. The mushroom tagliatelle was tasty but extremely oily. My partner's rigatoni alla vodka was excellent, as was his cannoli. As I sipped my espresso, yet another patron exited through the French doors, slamming into my back. I'd had enough. I said, "The front door is OVER THERE!" & she charmingly stuck her middle finger in my face.
La nourriture est excellente, tout comme les boissons ! Je recommande à 100%. L'atmosphère est aussi superbe. Cependant, nous avons voulu continuer le repas & prendre des desserts mais pas le temps apparemment ... On nous a mis dehors pour laisser la table à d'autres personnes. Cela faisait exactement 1h20 que nous étions à table. On a demandé à parler au responsable qui n'a même pas daigné venir. Il passait à côté de la table sans venir, comme s'il s'en fichait. J'aimais beaucoup cette place mais je n'y mettrai plus les pieds à cause de cette expérience ... Sinon le reste est superbe 😉
L'ambiance est top & le resto n'est pas trop bruyant. La salle est assez grande pour déguster dans de bonnes conditions la pizza cuite au four à bois. La diavolo est très bonne mais aurait mérité être plus chaude, c'était peut être lié au froid ambiant.
Atmosphere was classy & service was great. Super friendly staff. Love this place for a little date night. We got the margarita pizza, bolognese pasta, seafood risotto & fried calamari. there's more dishes in the menu that I would love to try, so I definitely would be back !
Got the best seat in the house & I really enjoyed my visit!! Pizza is prepared once the order is placed & they have such a great oven. It's such a great experience to watch your pizza being prepared right in front of you & moments after you get to enjoy it!!🍕 The lads who prepared it for us maintained their work space well & prepared each pizza with enthusiasm. Was lovely to watch you guys! The waiters are super attentive & helpful. The only thing that needs some improvement would be the DJ, you're better off connecting your sound system to Spotify to play better music! Overall we had a lovely experience!! Keep up the great work you guys!!😊
Très beau restaurant. Les lumières tamisées & la musique amènent une belle ambiance feutrée. Les pâtes aux champignons & à la truffe étaient exquises. Toutefois, le service est à revoir. Nous avons débuté la soirée avec une serveuse froide & lente... une deuxième serveuse a rattrapé la situation & nous a pris sous son aile. Elle a sauvé la situation.
