Sophisticated Italian dining with creative dishes & stunning city views. Upscale ambiance perfect for business or special occasions.
Nestled within the Langham Hotel, this sophisticated Italian restaurant offers a refined dining experience with stunning views of Fifth Avenue. It's a popular choice for business professionals, boasting a stylish bar and an elegant dining room suitable for various occasions. Expect attentive service and meticulous attention to detail, complementing a menu of creative Italian dishes with inventive flavor pairings.
This Italian restaurant is praised for its pasta dishes, with the crab pasta specifically called 'sublime.' While many find the cuisine creative and high-quality, one review noted unremarkable food. The menu also features French and Mediterranean influences.
"The crab pasta has been specifically highlighted as a must-try, described as 'sublime' by one diner."
Customers generally have positive experiences, highlighting it as a great place for pasta and special occasions, though some find the food and service unremarkable.
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Some customers found the food and service to be unremarkable, and one user described the ambiance as sterile and corporate.
"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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