A great dinner at Fiorella tonight. A cozy spot by the public market, this went under our radar for a long time until some friends recommended we give it a try.The food was incredible (for the most part), as well as the service. We came unbeknownst to us on gnocchi night (Thursdays), and the pizza special was meatball which we had to try. My main, the sausage and polenta, was absolutely delicious. I watched a lot of the chicken cutlet dishes come out while we were waiting and was wondering if I made the wrong choice, but I definitely didn't. Next time I'll definitely give the cutlets a try.Dessert was also killer. The lemon cookies with a scoop of the sweet cream gelato were incredible.One downside and what I am seeing on other reviews that I can corroborate is the Cacio e Pepe was just bland pasta and some cheese. Visually this dish looked amazing so I'm not sure how it missed on flavor so bad. A minor blemish on an overall wonderful dinner.Can't wait to come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage and Polenta Frita
Steve D.
A great dinner at Fiorella tonight. A cozy spot by the public market, this went under our radar for a long time until some friends recommended we give it a try. The food was incredible (for the most part), as well as the service. We came unbeknownst to us on gnocchi night (Thursdays), and the pizza special was meatball which we had to try. My main, the sausage and polenta, was absolutely delicious. I watched a lot of the chicken cutlet dishes come out while we were waiting and was wondering if I made the wrong choice, but I definitely didn't. Next time I'll definitely give the cutlets a try. Dessert was also killer. The lemon cookies with a scoop of the sweet cream gelato were incredible. One downside and what I am seeing on other reviews that I can corroborate is the Cacio e Pepe was just bland pasta and some cheese. Visually this dish looked amazing so I'm not sure how it missed on flavor so bad. A minor blemish on an overall wonderful dinner. Can't wait to come back here.
Paula R.
Chris was a great waiter! just the right amount of attention, anticipated our needs. Delicious dinner. Chicken cutlet was too big for one person, share it.!
Roxanne C.
I love this restaurant so much for the pasta and pizza! It's my favorite Italian restaurant. If you plan to go you need a reservation. It's very popular so call a few days ahead.
Josh Gastin
Delicious food and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob S.
Nice environment, great food but a bit noisy due to tbe acoustics. They were packed on the Friday night we went
Alexandra F.
Delicious food, really cool NYC-like vibe. Service was great. Cannot go wrong with any of the pizzas & chicken cutlet!!
Just A Guy Named Doug
I was in Rochester for a business meeting today, and my host suggested that I go to Fiorella. What a great suggestion! Great food, atmosphere and service in a quaint restaurant in the City Market.I particularly liked the Star Wars poster in Italian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Cookies and Sweet Cream Gelato, Chicken Cutlet over Italian Greens-Fantastic, Meatballs
Adam Militello
Pizza was excellent. Chicken cutlet with salad was pretty good - the salad was great and the cutlet was pretty good. Worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Philip Gissen
I'm hoping the spaghetti Cacio e Pepe I was served at lunch was just a "one-off" error by Fiorella. Bland, with no pepper taste, the liquidy sauce added nothing. Although the pasta was prepared well, Al dente, no flavor came through. It was disappointing at best. Fiorella is a counter-service restaurant. You walk up to the front, order your meal, and someone will plop your plate in front of you when it's done. Utensils are provided cafeteria style. The place was crowded, and thus, people must enjoy this kind of dining. If the food is incredible, I'll eat it off the floor, doggy style. However, for pasta this bland, I would need a cadre of servers fawning all over me to put a smile on my face. Maybe Fiorella is better at dinner.
I'm hoping the spaghetti Cacio e Pepe I was served at lunch was just a "one-off" error by Fiorella. Bland, with no pepper taste, the liquidy sauce added nothing. Although the pasta was prepared well, Al dente, no flavor came through. It was disappointing at best. Fiorella is a counter-service restaurant. You walk up to the front, order your meal, and someone will plop your plate in front of you when it's done. Utensils are provided cafeteria style. The place was crowded, and thus, people must enjoy this kind of dining. If the food is incredible, I'll eat it off the floor, doggy style. However, for pasta this bland, I would need a cadre of servers fawning all over me to put a smile on my face. Maybe Fiorella is better at dinner.
Christina M.
Their chicken cutlet at lunch time is my favorite item and not to be missed if you like a good lemon vinaigrette! Fiorella's focuses on local, farm to table fare, by Chef Gino Ruggiero....amazing, please check them out!
Laura S.
OMG - fresh pasta and an awesome menu. We didn't realize we should share, so plenty of leftovers for lunch the dinner the next day! The mushroom pizza was amazing and home made pasta was perfect. We will be back!
Constantine Kitrinos
Excellent service and great food. The place is small so you'll want to make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Bee Pizza, Lemon Cookies and Sweet Cream Gelato, Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara, Chicken Cutlet over Italian Greens-Fantastic, Meatballs
Sam Camelio
Overall, the food was very good. Both of our meals seemed to be made from scratch, and they were both delicious at that. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs.The inside of the restaurant is very cozy, and feels homey.Overall, I will definitely visit here again, and for those looking for a quick and delicious meal while visiting the public market, look no further.
A great dinner at Fiorella tonight. A cozy spot by the public market, this went under our radar for a long time until some friends recommended we give it a try.The food was incredible (for the most part), as well as the service. We came unbeknownst to us on gnocchi night (Thursdays), and the pizza special was meatball which we had to try. My main, the sausage and polenta, was absolutely delicious. I watched a lot of the chicken cutlet dishes come out while we were waiting and was wondering if I made the wrong choice, but I definitely didn't. Next time I'll definitely give the cutlets a try.Dessert was also killer. The lemon cookies with a scoop of the sweet cream gelato were incredible.One downside and what I am seeing on other reviews that I can corroborate is the Cacio e Pepe was just bland pasta and some cheese. Visually this dish looked amazing so I'm not sure how it missed on flavor so bad. A minor blemish on an overall wonderful dinner.Can't wait to come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage and Polenta Frita
A great dinner at Fiorella tonight. A cozy spot by the public market, this went under our radar for a long time until some friends recommended we give it a try. The food was incredible (for the most part), as well as the service. We came unbeknownst to us on gnocchi night (Thursdays), and the pizza special was meatball which we had to try. My main, the sausage and polenta, was absolutely delicious. I watched a lot of the chicken cutlet dishes come out while we were waiting and was wondering if I made the wrong choice, but I definitely didn't. Next time I'll definitely give the cutlets a try. Dessert was also killer. The lemon cookies with a scoop of the sweet cream gelato were incredible. One downside and what I am seeing on other reviews that I can corroborate is the Cacio e Pepe was just bland pasta and some cheese. Visually this dish looked amazing so I'm not sure how it missed on flavor so bad. A minor blemish on an overall wonderful dinner. Can't wait to come back here.
Chris was a great waiter! just the right amount of attention, anticipated our needs. Delicious dinner. Chicken cutlet was too big for one person, share it.!
I love this restaurant so much for the pasta and pizza! It's my favorite Italian restaurant. If you plan to go you need a reservation. It's very popular so call a few days ahead.
Delicious food and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice environment, great food but a bit noisy due to tbe acoustics. They were packed on the Friday night we went
Delicious food, really cool NYC-like vibe. Service was great. Cannot go wrong with any of the pizzas & chicken cutlet!!
I was in Rochester for a business meeting today, and my host suggested that I go to Fiorella. What a great suggestion! Great food, atmosphere and service in a quaint restaurant in the City Market.I particularly liked the Star Wars poster in Italian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Cookies and Sweet Cream Gelato, Chicken Cutlet over Italian Greens-Fantastic, Meatballs
Pizza was excellent. Chicken cutlet with salad was pretty good - the salad was great and the cutlet was pretty good. Worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I'm hoping the spaghetti Cacio e Pepe I was served at lunch was just a "one-off" error by Fiorella. Bland, with no pepper taste, the liquidy sauce added nothing. Although the pasta was prepared well, Al dente, no flavor came through. It was disappointing at best. Fiorella is a counter-service restaurant. You walk up to the front, order your meal, and someone will plop your plate in front of you when it's done. Utensils are provided cafeteria style. The place was crowded, and thus, people must enjoy this kind of dining. If the food is incredible, I'll eat it off the floor, doggy style. However, for pasta this bland, I would need a cadre of servers fawning all over me to put a smile on my face. Maybe Fiorella is better at dinner.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
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I'm hoping the spaghetti Cacio e Pepe I was served at lunch was just a "one-off" error by Fiorella. Bland, with no pepper taste, the liquidy sauce added nothing. Although the pasta was prepared well, Al dente, no flavor came through. It was disappointing at best. Fiorella is a counter-service restaurant. You walk up to the front, order your meal, and someone will plop your plate in front of you when it's done. Utensils are provided cafeteria style. The place was crowded, and thus, people must enjoy this kind of dining. If the food is incredible, I'll eat it off the floor, doggy style. However, for pasta this bland, I would need a cadre of servers fawning all over me to put a smile on my face. Maybe Fiorella is better at dinner.
Their chicken cutlet at lunch time is my favorite item and not to be missed if you like a good lemon vinaigrette! Fiorella's focuses on local, farm to table fare, by Chef Gino Ruggiero....amazing, please check them out!
OMG - fresh pasta and an awesome menu. We didn't realize we should share, so plenty of leftovers for lunch the dinner the next day! The mushroom pizza was amazing and home made pasta was perfect. We will be back!
Excellent service and great food. The place is small so you'll want to make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Bee Pizza, Lemon Cookies and Sweet Cream Gelato, Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara, Chicken Cutlet over Italian Greens-Fantastic, Meatballs
Overall, the food was very good. Both of our meals seemed to be made from scratch, and they were both delicious at that. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs.The inside of the restaurant is very cozy, and feels homey.Overall, I will definitely visit here again, and for those looking for a quick and delicious meal while visiting the public market, look no further.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Pomodoro, Meatballs