Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 926 reviews

What Laura B likes about Forlini's.:
Amazing gem in Chinatown in NYC! I stumbled upon it a few years ago as I was looking for a hole in the wall restaurant and came across Forlini's! When you enter, you are greeted like you're family and can sense that the restaurant is family owned and family run. The food is AMAZING!! I could tell that the recipes are tried and true, family recipes. We were treat so well! As we were leaving, we received hugs from the... View all feedback. What VyVy V doesn't like about Forlini's.:
December 2021 COVID Review: My husband and I were visiting Little Italy so why wouldn 't we go eat at an authentic Italian restaurant? We found this place due to the high reviews on Yelp. When we first entered, we were very kindly greeted by the owner! Overall the service was great, but the food left me very underwhelmed. I was expecting more considering the 5 star reviews and the high menu prices. The pasta that we... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Augustine
09.04.2023 - 10:39

Had a wonderful experience here! Came to visit NYC from buffalo and I can't wait to go back! The owner was so personal and very attentive! I would recommend thi...

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Тамара
09.04.2023 - 10:39

great please to bring the family and friends. Staff was amazing, the owner was so friendly, our waiter was so helpful and kind.

Angie
09.04.2023 - 10:39

If you want true little Italy, with proper food and a homely environment there is no reason to go elsewhere. We felt like regulars and at home, with a hearty me...

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Desiree
09.04.2023 - 10:39

Iconic Italian cuisine in Lower Manhattan. A must for anyone visiting NYC. The extensive menu has something for everyone. The portions are plentiful and you wil...

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Leonora
09.04.2023 - 10:39

The meal was authentic, delicious and incredibly satisfying! The pasta is made daily in the house. The service was attentive and super friendly. They make you w...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Dave
08.08.2023 - 10:07

It's been 8 months since I've been to Forlini's, and that's a sin. But the portions are so large that it only makes sense that I space my visits, right? RIGHT?S...

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Matthew
08.08.2023 - 10:07

The last time I wrote a review concerning Italian cuisine, I referenced that the dish I had lacked character. To me, character in a meal means that it has to ha...

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Jordan
08.08.2023 - 10:07

Forlini's is real-deal downtown Italian, and the perfect spot for those looking for good, simple fare served in a classic, NYC setting. Whereas a lot of the Ita...

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AltioUnlu
08.08.2023 - 10:07

I only rated this high because of the very pleasant owner and the taste of the food. Otherwise it was one of the worst experiences we had because of the waiter...

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Gregory
08.08.2023 - 10:07

I first came here in the late 1980's when I had a job at a city agency that had it's offices nearby at the old Sun Building at 280 Broadway. In the early 1990's...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Deana
10.08.2024 - 20:43

If you're looking for some old school Italian vibes with great food and strong drinks this is your place! I came here with my parents and fiancé on a Sunday nig...

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VyVy
10.08.2024 - 20:43

December 2021 COVID Review: My husband and I were visiting Little Italy so why wouldn 't we go eat at an authentic Italian restaurant? We found this place due t...

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Roy
10.08.2024 - 20:43

Overall a 4.5 Classic Italian restaurant Joe is very nice and accommodating. We had a large group. Food is good not earth changing hence the .5 star reduction....

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Dave
10.08.2024 - 20:43

It's been 8 months since I've been to Forlini's, and that's a sin. But the portions are so large that it only makes sense that I space my visits, right? RIGHT?...

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Alice
10.08.2024 - 20:43

A cozy outdoor dining space, great customer service, delicious food what's not to like? My friend and I came here for my birthday and we shared calamari and pas...

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