(212) 883-9555

334 Lexington Ave (39th Street)
New York, NY 10016 40.7498 -73.9775

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Neighborhoods: Murray Hill, Midtown

Hours:

Daily 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Fagiolini

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Murray Hill Italian restaurant with warmly decorated interior serves pasta, poultry, veal and more with catering available.

Editor's Tips

Fun Fact:
Fagiolini has two sister restaurants close by, Salmon River and Domenico's
ambiance
90.0% positive
  1. “The packed, noisy atmosphere may have been alleviated by really great food but the food was not that great.”
  2. “The food is amazingly consistent and the atmosphere is warm and unpretentious.”
  3. “They all seemed very indifferent And although I liked the food and ambiance, I would never return to a place where I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff.”
  4. “The outside is adorable (painted with stringbeans) and the inside is warm & cozy with amber walls & antique italian posters.”
  5. “The ambience was perfect and it was easy to get a table.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The food prices are reasonable but beware of the wine list.”
food quality
83.99999618530273% positive
  1. “It does get crowded when there are tons of loyal customers, but worth it for the best food!”
  2. “go here for lunch a lot with people from my office and the food has always been consistently delicious and the portions are great.”
  3. “The packed, noisy atmosphere may have been alleviated by really great food but the food was not that great.”
  4. “The food prices are reasonable but beware of the wine list.”
  5. “All the food was very good and very reasonable in price.”
  6. “would recommend this place if you are looking for good food and a fair price.”
  7. “Portobello mushrooms are off the charts good.”
  8. “They all seemed very indifferent And although I liked the food and ambiance, I would never return to a place where I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff.”
  9. “It's small, crowded, loud and the food is not great.”
  10. “The food is amazingly consistent and the atmosphere is warm and unpretentious.”
  11. “did think the wait staff were friendly and nice but the food was so-so after a long wait.”
  12. “Large delicious portions at great prices, how can anyone resist?”
  13. “Great place for great Italian food!”
  14. “Lots of fast food restaurants and not enough decent food!”
  15. “The only bad thing about this place is that it is a small place, otherwise great Italian food and the prices are incredibly cheap for the price.”
  16. “Very good food - nice variety”
  17. “They have the best italian food in the city!”
  18. “good food, good value”
  19. “The menu isn't very extensive but varied, and what they serve is delicious.”
  20. “Fagiolini has delicious Italian food at relatively low prices.”
  21. “Because of their friendly waiters and tasty mushroom apetizer, we decided to revisit the restaurant two years later.”
  22. “Pollo all'Ortolano--chicken breast with veggies--is tasty, light and, sorry to repeat myselt, to die for!”
  23. “This place has the best pasta in the area and they deliver quickly which is always a plus.”
  24. “but my pasta was overloaded with garlic so I spent a lot of time picking out big chunks of it.”
  25. “It's a full dish of mixed greens with their house made balsmic vinegrette dressing, which is never enough for salad lovers like myself.”
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The menu isn't very extensive but varied, and what they serve is delicious.”
  2. “Fagiolini's has a very good variety of pastas to choose from.”
  3. “Very good food - nice variety”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This place is worth the trip and its also a great date place.”
  2. “have been frequenting Fagiolini for over 15 years and it is easily the best italian restaurant in nyc in this price range.”
  3. “This is my favorite neighboorhood restaurant for over 25 years.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “They all seemed very indifferent And although I liked the food and ambiance, I would never return to a place where I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff.”
service
88.45999717712402% positive
  1. “The waitresses were very friendly and more than accomodating.”
  2. “There is no where to wait inside so if there are people waiting for the hostess/host, they are literally standing next to the tables and the diners there seemed uncomfortable.”
  3. “It is also quite cute and the staff is friendly.”
  4. “They all seemed very indifferent And although I liked the food and ambiance, I would never return to a place where I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff.”
  5. “did think the wait staff were friendly and nice but the food was so-so after a long wait.”
  6. “Medium priced and service is good.”
  7. “go here for lunch a lot with people from my office and the food has always been consistently delicious and the portions are great.”
  8. “The place was very crowded for 6pm on a Saturday night, the service was very slow and the place was very warm.”
  9. “And the service was fantastic.”
  10. “The service is extremely nice.”
  11. “Because of their friendly waiters and tasty mushroom apetizer, we decided to revisit the restaurant two years later.”
  12. “The service was superb as old time.”
  13. “This place has good service, good portions, and very reasonable prices.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It does get crowded when there are tons of loyal customers, but worth it for the best food!”
  2. “would recommend this place if you are looking for good food and a fair price.”
  3. “best italian in nyc price range”
  4. “All the food was very good and very reasonable in price.”
  5. “The only bad thing about this place is that it is a small place, otherwise great Italian food and the prices are incredibly cheap for the price.”
  6. “This place has good service, good portions, and very reasonable prices.”
  7. “This place is worth the trip and its also a great date place.”
  8. “Large delicious portions at great prices, how can anyone resist?”
  9. “have been frequenting Fagiolini for over 15 years and it is easily the best italian restaurant in nyc in this price range.”
  10. “go here for lunch a lot with people from my office and the food has always been consistently delicious and the portions are great.”
  11. “Fagiolini has delicious Italian food at relatively low prices.”
  12. “The food prices are reasonable but beware of the wine list.”
  13. “good food, good value”
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. “did think the wait staff were friendly and nice but the food was so-so after a long wait.”
  2. “The place was very crowded for 6pm on a Saturday night, the service was very slow and the place was very warm.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/15/09

good food, good value

by THUNDLEY at Citysearch

this is a classic Italian trattoria...perfect for when you are looking for honest, unpretentious food and value. It is also quite cute and the staff is friendly. Great location...2 blocks from Grand Central Terminal.

  • Pros: tasty, honest italian food
  • Cons: can be a bit noisy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/17/09

Best Italian Bistro in NYC..

by foodmeister225 at Citysearch

This is my favorite neighboorhood restaurant for over 25 years. And we Murray Hill people are quite tough! The food is amazingly consistent and the atmosphere is warm and unpretentious.

Don't let the red checkered tablecloths and low prices fool you...these chefs know what they are doing! Try the Fusilli with Radicchio & Sausage...never had it anywhere else. Amazing.

Old school...but very comforting.

  • Pros: Friendly Service, Great Food, Low Prices, Nice Ambience
  • Cons: Usually pretty busy
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/26/09

the best spaghetti I have ever had in my life

by eric212 at Citysearch

The best Spaghetti I have ever had in my life. This place is worth the trip and its also a great date place. The food prices are reasonable but beware of the wine list. The wine list is huge but the prices are very high.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/20/08

WORST SERVICE!

by ladyhill at Citysearch

Although the food is ok and well priced I will never eat there again based on the service. Our appetizers arrived cold and when we asked to have it reheated (fried mozzarella that wasnobviously sitting out for awhile as the cheese had hardened...seriously) the waiter actually sighed and had to think about it before he would. It then took 90 minutes for our entrees to arrive. The place was not crowded and he wouldnt even stop to refill our water or a glass of wine. The dinner was suppose to be a fun night out with friends for the holidays and the waiter's treatment of us really soured the evening. There are plenty of other well priced Italian eateries in Murray Hill to go to.

  • Pros: food priced well
  • Cons: terrible awful service
2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/12/08

Poor Service!!!!!

by skalaj at Citysearch

A lunch for three with strictly entrees took an hour and 20 minutes!! It was impossible to get one of the three waiters on the floor to come over to our table for water, drinks, dessert, etc. They all seemed very indifferent And although I liked the food and ambiance, I would never return to a place where I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff.

  • Pros: Food, ambience
  • Cons: SERVICE!

The Details on Fagiolini

Place Categories:

  • good italian food
  • good service
  • recommend date place
  • small food
  • friendly wait staff
  • great food prices
  • delicious menu
  • warm inside
  • great portions
  • perfect ambience
  • warm atmosphere
  • accomodating waitresses
  • full dish
  • good portobello mushrooms
  • tasty pollo
  • friendly mushroom apetizer
  • tasty chicken breast
  • best pasta
  • good value
  • liked ambiance
  • big chunks
  • uncomfortable diners
  • best italian restaurant
  • nice variety
  • good fair price