Forlini Restaurant

(212) 349-6779

93 Baxter St
New York, NY 10013 40.717 -73.9994

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Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown

Last updated 3.29.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Debit Card

Catering Services:

Banquets

Cuisine:

Italian

ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “have been here literally scores of times, & have never once been disappointed Cops, judges, "wiseguys", all peacefully coexisting over the terrific food & atmosphere.”
  2. “very friendly, and family style atmosphere.”
  3. “The staff is extremely friendly, atmosphere cozy - you feel like you are in a restaurant in the mountains of Northern Italy.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “the food is fresh and melts in your mouth, the portion size is just right allowing you room for dessert.”
drinks
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “no big fuss, no big muss, very casual and friendly, and the beer was fresh and cold.”
  2. “We got burgers and beer, very good.”
food quality
90.67000389099121% positive
  1. “have been here literally scores of times, & have never once been disappointed Cops, judges, "wiseguys", all peacefully coexisting over the terrific food & atmosphere.”
  2. “We got burgers and beer, very good.”
  3. “The food is consistently excellent (I had the anolini in broth and cannolini last night -- both superb) and the service is professional in an old-school way.”
  4. “no big fuss, no big muss, very casual and friendly, and the beer was fresh and cold.”
  5. “Nothing over the top, just great tasting food, generous portions at a great price for NYC!”
  6. “The food was very good, the attmosphere was nice, clean linens, my only complaint was that with the main room 1/2 empty the service was VERY S L O W. I know that there is a difference between giving you time to eat and enjoy your food and slow service, th”
  7. “The food, the service, the restaurant everything is absolutely amazing.”
  8. “had a veal and eggplant dish that was unbelievably good.”
  9. “the food is fresh and melts in your mouth, the portion size is just right allowing you room for dessert.”
  10. “Absolutely delicious food, prepared to order.”
  11. “my girlfriend had a penne with vodka sauce, which was also superb.”
  12. “The food is outstanding.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “i'm thinking that it would be a nice place to have a birthday dinner, as it appears it can easily hold a large party of 25+.”
  2. “Just a great place for dinner.”
service
88.78000259399414% positive
  1. “The food, the service, the restaurant everything is absolutely amazing.”
  2. “very friendly, and family style atmosphere.”
  3. “The staff is extremely friendly, atmosphere cozy - you feel like you are in a restaurant in the mountains of Northern Italy.”
  4. “The food is consistently excellent (I had the anolini in broth and cannolini last night -- both superb) and the service is professional in an old-school way.”
  5. “no big fuss, no big muss, very casual and friendly, and the beer was fresh and cold.”
  6. “The food was very good, the attmosphere was nice, clean linens, my only complaint was that with the main room 1/2 empty the service was VERY S L O W. I know that there is a difference between giving you time to eat and enjoy your food and slow service, th”
  7. “the server was really nice, and everything was very prompt.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Nothing over the top, just great tasting food, generous portions at a great price for NYC!”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “The food was very good, the attmosphere was nice, clean linens, my only complaint was that with the main room 1/2 empty the service was VERY S L O W. I know that there is a difference between giving you time to eat and enjoy your food and slow service, th”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/24/10

Excellent, affordable choice

by craftlinda at Citysearch

The food is traditional Italian like you would get at an Italian Grandma's house. Nothing over the top, just great tasting food, generous portions at a great price for NYC!

We were in Chinatown but my son doesn't eat Chinese food so we stumbled upon Forlinis. Boy were we glad we did.

Everyone was so nice and accommodating and you felt like you were part of their family. I had the linguine with seafood, my husband had osso bucco and my son had baked ziti. All wonderful.

Thank you Forlinis!!

  • Pros: Wonderful staff, Great Food
  • Cons: Not some place to go if you are in a hurry.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/16/10

Classic NY Italian

by bdel965 at Citysearch

Recommended by my favorite NY Cop (Thanks Dad), I went there with clients while in Manhattan. I had a veal and eggplant dish that was unbelievably good... and I'm not a wine snob so the house cab was fine with me. You can buy my Dad, John Delamer's book, The Tarnished Shield on amazon dot com

  • Pros: It is what you expect from a NY Italian Restaurant
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/07

Best Italian food I've tasted outside of our house.

by cazsbt at Citysearch

We grew up in very traditional, old world Italian families. This is where we take our family when we don't eat at home. Skip Mulberry Street and go here. This is the real deal.

  • Pros: Real, traditional Italian food
  • Cons: Not fancy, but I prefer great food over pretentious dining any day
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/12/06

Try the Tripe or any Pasta

by mrchipshot at Citysearch

My Mother was one of 12 in a very Italian family from Rochester N.Y. Going to Forlini's is like going to my mothers sister's for dinner. It brought back so many memories. The food is outstanding. The Tripe was a trip back in time for me. Just a great place for dinner. i haven't tried lunch there yet. Four Stars.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/30/06

Wassamatta!

by seattledenmom at Citysearch

We went in for di-nch (dinner/lunch) around 4:30p. There was an older guy running the bar who knew everyone (all 5 people) in the place. We got burgers and beer, very good. When you think "old school Little Italy" - this is the place. The bar still uses a real cash register that works. Definately - Charm! We were treated like family... no big fuss, no big muss, very casual and friendly, and the beer was fresh and cold. We will definately be going back for real dinner.

  • Pros: Old School, Good, Family-style

The Details on Forlini Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • outstanding food
  • slow service
  • cold beer
  • nice place
  • cold fuss
  • terrific style atmosphere
  • nice linens
  • disappointed cops
  • absolutely amazing restaurant everything
  • extremely friendly staff
  • just great generous portions
  • really nice server
  • great price
  • good taste
  • favorite ny cop
  • unbelievably good dish
  • favorite thanks dad
  • nice everyone
  • big muss
  • good italian
  • helpful waitstaff
  • gem forlini
  • outstanding experience
  • very good burgers
  • superb vodka sauce