Upscale Italian-French dining w/ inventive dishes & attentive service. Great for business lunches & special occasions.
Ai Fiori is a sophisticated Italian restaurant located in the Langham Hotel, offering Fifth Avenue views. It's a popular spot for business lunches and dinners, known for its stylish ambiance with a marble bar, elegant dining room, and floral arrangements. The service is attentive and meticulous, complementing the menu of inventive Italian dishes.
Ai Fiori offers inventive Italian cuisine with some French influences. The crab pasta is frequently highlighted as a must-try, described as sublime. While many recommend the food, a few reviewers found it unremarkable or felt the restaurant was better suited for lunch due to a perceived sterile atmosphere for dinner.
"The crab pasta is specifically recommended and described as sublime. The restaurant also offers inventive Italian dishes and is well-regarded for its business lunch menu."
Customers generally view Ai Fiori positively, praising its pasta dishes, particularly the crab pasta, and its suitability for special occasions and business meals. However, some find the food unremarkable or the service mediocre, and one commenter felt it was too sterile and corporate.
Important Note
Some diners find the restaurant too sterile or corporate for certain occasions, and one review suggested the food was unremarkable and service mediocre. It is also noted as being a higher-priced establishment, though lunch can be more affordable.
"States Ai Fiori is still great for its business lunch menu but is unsure about its suitability for dinner."
Positive"Lists Ai Fiori as a dining option near MSG."
Neutral"Ai Fiori is recommended as a medium to high-priced restaurant where one can have an audible conversation if seated away from the bar and entrance."
Positive"Ai Fiori is listed as a restaurant to consider for a special occasion, especially for lunch, which often features more affordable prix fixe menus. The commenter advises aiming for a pre-tax/tip cost under $230."
Positive"Ai Fiori is advised against, citing unremarkable food and mediocre service, despite a nice wine list."
Negative"The user advises against Ai Fiori for an anniversary dinner, stating that it feels too sterile and corporate."
Negative"This is a recommended restaurant for dinner near Grand Central."
Neutral"Ai Fiori is a Michelin-star restaurant that was very solid, with a lower price point (around $150ish for 3-4 courses), allowing for ample spending on alcohol."
Positive"The user suggested Ai Fiori as a possibility."
Neutral"Ai Fiori is listed as one of several excellent Italian restaurants, along with Marea, Ci Siamo, Don Angie, and Carne Mare."
Positive"Recommended as one of the best restaurants in the city, with a high price point."
Positive"Ai Fiori is a nice option for a special anniversary, though it might exceed the user's budget of $300."
Positive"Ai Fiori is noted as a more upscale dining option."
Neutral"This user highly recommends Ai Fiori, sharing a positive experience using their private rooms for a business meal, noting their accommodating service with custom menus and wine selections for budget control."
Positive"The user recommended Ai Fiori on a good day, specifically praising its sublime crab pasta."
Positive"Ai Fiori is described as an underrated restaurant and is suggested as an alternative to classic choices."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a great place for pasta in NYC."
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