Deals like $12 pasta lunch specials & a top-rated Roni + Sausage pizza make this Italian-American spot a go-to.
This Italian-American spot is a local favorite, particularly noted for its excellent pasta and pizza offerings. Customers rave about the value of their lunch specials, with many recommending the $12 pasta and salad deals that are available until the late afternoon. The Roni + Sausage pizza has also been highlighted as a must-try.
FUMO offers Italian-American cuisine, with particular praise for its pasta dishes and pizzas. The $12 pasta lunch specials, which include a side and are available until 4 PM, are frequently recommended. The Roni + Sausage pizza and chicken francese are also highlighted as standout options.
"The $12 pasta lunch specials, including options like penne funghi and kale caesar salad, are highly recommended for their value. The Roni + Sausage pizza and chicken francese are also noted as particularly good."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the value of their lunch specials and specific dishes like the Roni + Sausage pizza and chicken francese.
Important Note
One user questioned Fumo's high ranking on a specific list, suggesting better Italian options exist in the Upper West Side, though this was later clarified as a misunderstanding of how the list was compiled (based on post upvotes, not direct quality comparison).
"Fumo was mentioned as a restaurant option located by CUNY."
Neutral"This user found Fumo's chicken francese to be surprisingly good and very lemony."
Positive"Agrees with the clarification that Fumo is a local favorite."
Positive"Clarifies that Fumo is a local favorite, not necessarily a 'hole in the wall'."
Positive"States that Fumo is not a 'hole in the wall' establishment."
Neutral"Fumo is recommended as a local favorite."
Positive"Fumo is an Italian restaurant option in the area."
Neutral"Recommends Fumo (multiple locations) for nice brunch and mentions a $12 pasta dinner deal at the UES location."
Positive"Fumo is listed as a dining option."
Neutral"The commenter further clarifies that the list represents what was most upvoted in the subreddit, indicating what was talked about, and not necessarily an objective measure of quality between similar restaurants."
Neutral"The user seeks clarification on the list's purpose, asking if it's not about good food, then what it signifies, after receiving an explanation that it's based on post upvotes."
Neutral"In response to a query about Fumo's ranking, the commenter explains that the list is based on post upvotes within the subreddit, not necessarily a direct comparison of food quality."
Neutral"Following up on a previous comment, the user corrects their statement about Accademia's location, noting it is actually below 96th street."
Neutral"The user questions Fumo's high ranking, stating there are better Italian options in the Upper West Side, such as Arco, Accademia, Bosino, and Pisticci."
Negative"This user surprisingly keeps returning to Fumo for their kale Caesar wrap with grilled chicken, appreciating the char and crunchy kale."
Positive"The user mentions that Fumo has a good deal with $12 pasta on Sundays and Mondays."
Positive"This commenter highlights Fumo for its $12 pasta night, which they describe as being very good."
Positive"The user suggests Fumo for their $12 lunch special, which includes a pasta and salad. They specifically mention the penne funghi and kale caesar as being very good."
Positive"This commenter points out that Fumo, located on the Upper East Side and Kips Bay, offers $12 pasta lunch specials that run until 4 pm, making them an option for early dinner as well."
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