Great overall experience - food - ambiance - service all 5 star+. Highly recommend Flames for the best experience!

Attentive service and delicious food and drinks! Italian restaurant with a touch of Portuguese options! You must try the Xangó dessert! Very unique! read more

Flames (the old republick place) is an enjoyable relaxing vintage (not American) Italian like cuisine. It is laid out in a relaxing format that does not have you listening to everyone else's conversation. The food is very tasty, and prices are fair and reasonable. Drinks and variety's are plentiful. We done at the gavel sometimes and we also enjoy sitting at the bar. Strongly suggest trying Flames, but also do think reservations prove to be useful. BTW- they have a nice event room, if your looking for a Holiday or Family party place. read more

Maybe it was just the night, but I got a weird vibe. There really wasn't anything wrong with our experience. Service was great actually, very attentive, bordering on trying too hard, too desperate. But something just seemed off. Food was good. Not great as others suggest. Not bad either, just not worth a trip back. It reminded me of going to Little Italy or Arthur Ave. Same old style menu, same menu items. Classic I suppose. I did appreciate the portions - they actually are sized properly to allow for a dessert, which to me was the highlight, as well as the limoncello. My question would be why put an Arthur Ave type of place in that building and in the area. There aren't too many restaurants in Monroe, and half are Italian, and also very good. So why compete in that genre? And then compete with the bordering town's restaurants. I think this restaurant would be great in a less densely populated area, with less to choose from. So my final thought is that it's good. But in order to compete with the other restaurants in the surrounding area, it needs to be more unique. It needs a hook, or some reason to go back. read more

Great food, dinner is spectacular! The lobster ravioli is hand made with an equal balance of lobster and cheese draped with a delicious tomato sauce. What flavor! Really busy on weekends around dinner time, make reservations or eat later after hanging out at the bar. Great place for a date! read more

Four of us had a first visit to Flames yesterday. I walked in and told Michael that we had heard very good things about the restaurant and that he should not disappoint! Well, we were not disappointed with anything...the ambiance, the food and the attention to our needs. The bread was outstanding and the olive oil was very, very tasty. Our chicken dinners were delicious and presented attractively. We enjoyed cappuccino and carrot cake. We finished with homemade sambucco that was the smoothest I've ever had. My kudos to Michael and his staff (servers and chefs) and wish him success in this new location. read more

Went go drinks and apps- friends I joined also stayed for dinner (and also weren't thrilled...). Wine pour chintzy. Then came the apps. Meatballs - TWO, not very large, cut in half. Total pleatballs,, tasted like the pre-made frozen ones I once bought at Stop and Shop, and completely underwhelming sauce... $10. As if that wasn't enough of a waste of money, I also got the eggplant which was utterly inedible. I have heard so many rave reviews and I would try again, but for the cheap wine pour. IF it was 4ounces I'll eat my shorts... read more

Both food and service: Excellent. We had bang bang shrimp and Arancini for appetizer. They were delicious. For entrees we had veal martini and eggplant rollatini. There was a slightly different slant to the recipe for both these dependable entrees. We both loved our dinners! The ambiance is lovely. And even with the rustic brick wall, it was not too noisy! We will be back!!! read more

Great food and service. This is a hidden gem that is driven by hindered a of time but never thought anything of it until we were looking for someplace nice for dinner. read more

Flames is amazing! They have such great dishes ranging from Portuguese to Italian! The owners are so kind and accommodating to their guests. I personally love the salmon and the mushroom ravioli! YUM! From the friendly staff that are always smiling, to the delicious food, to the beautiful restaurant, they deserve more than 5 stars! Try it out, you won't regret it! read more

Excellent food and the best service! My favorite is the octopus! We have tried several other dishes which were amazing. Also, we can't say enough about how attentive the staff have been. Great place read more

My wife and I recently had dinner at Flames Restaurant, which recently had its soft opening. The experience was awesome. We first got to meet the owner Michael, who is the owner. He was very professional and welcomed us to Flames. Our server, Jeannette, was terrific. She was very friendly, knowledgable about the menu, and provided excellent service. Clearly, Flames also has a terrific chef, as the food we had was outstanding. I had the branzino, which was the best branzino I have ever had. It was an excellent sized fish, perfectly cooked, served piping hot and delicious. Not only that, Flames has figured out a way to remove the skin on the bottom of the branzino before it is served, which typically has to be removed by the customer after the fish is served. In addition, when I have fish, I always request when I place my order to have some lemons accompany my meal. I can't tell you how many times I have asked for lemons only to be disappointed that I have not been provided any by the time the meal is served. But this time, I received my lemons when my entree was served. My wife had the chicken piccata. It was also perfectly cooked, served piping hot and delicious. Based upon our initial experience with Flames, we plan to make it a regular place for us to have dinner. We highly recommend Flames as well. read more

Beautiful job interior and exterior. Love the outdoor seating area. I was in a rush and ordered to go. Ready in only 10 minutes! It was delicious. Can't wait to eat there. read more

Service off the charts. Food very very good if not great. Perfect neighborhood place. Just a joy to have great service in CT especially on a busy night. read more

Had no idea this gem was in our town. I was given gift cert and my hubby and I enjoyed an amazing dinner. Great menu and everything we ate was delicious. My compliments to the chef as well as the charming owner, Michael! Will be back for sure!! read more

The Food is delicious the service is great the atmosphere is good, This is great to have such a good Restaurant in Town where I live, I don't need to drive far away for good food and great service and very reasonable prices good luck to the new owner The staff is very Friendly. read more

We went on a busy Friday night in early March 2024 and had reservations. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our meals. Huge portions. We ordered Cowboy Steak, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Martini and a Short Rib special. Great food and drinks. Service was excellent especially water service. We ordered two desserts creme brulee and xango banana caramel. We are going back tonight. My original review looked like it posted twice so I deleted one but evidently it was only there once so I'm re-writing it. read more

Great food, service and homemade sambuca for an after dinner drink! Would highly recommend!

I had a good beet salad with salmon. $25. And Good sized martini for $10. Nice atmosphere but I recommend getting a reservation and request that you don't want to sit at a high-top read more

Absolutely great atmosphere with a great bar and tasty drinks. The food was on point and definitely worth the trip from Westchester County. The appetizers were delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Great job guys. read more

The food is delicious. Big portions, but not too big, and great flavor. A few favorites for my family: Chicken Martini, chicken parm, and the veal saltimbocca, but everything on the menu is high quality. Aside from the food being excellent, the service is above and beyond. The staff is friendly and attentive, and Michael is on top of everything and strives to provide his guests with the best experience. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Most terrible food I've had at such a ridiculous price point. absolutely terrible. jm read more

We had a very pleasant experience at Flames this weekend. The food is very high quality and the prices are very reasonable. Friendly staff and owner as well. Strongly recommend! We will be adding it to our regular rotation. read more

Everything was great from the ambiance, to the service, to the food. We had a party of 4 and intentionally ordered 4 different entrees and 4 different desserts. The entrees were seafood risotto, cowboy steak, ziti, and chicken piccata - all delicious and we each tried them all. We all liked crab cakes so we all had the same appetizer- also delicious. To top it off the owner stopped by for a meet and greet and that was a nice touch as well. read more

Great place to eat and excellent service,the owner is very good ,comes to your table make sure how was everything ,and ofer a homemade sambuca read more

We came here on a recommendation, otherwise we'd probably not have tried it. It's changed hands/names so many times over the years, and I had no idea it's an upscale Italian restaurant now... We were very pleasantly surprised. Very attentive staff, including the owner and his son. It's refreshing to see the owner/manager in a restaurant actually working the tables. Food was great. Got a small, complimentary cocktail as it was our anniversary, and little candles which arrived with our dessert were a nice touch. We'll definitely come back. read more

We decided to try Flames because it was owned by the same people as a restaurant called Mulino's that was our favorite restaurant for years until it closed down. When we entered the owner remembered us and was as gracious as before. The food was excellent and not just parts of it, even the vegetables I had with my perfectly cooked steak were noteworthy. We also had the crab cake appetizer which was the best we have ever had. Service was excellent and it was cozy and romantic. We can't wait to go back!!! 5 stars read more

We had a wonderful meal! Large variety to select from! Between the 4 of us, we had 3 appetizers and 4 entrees and everything was delicious! The service was excellent and the entire staff was friendly, attentive and welcoming. Warm and pleasant atmosphere and an overall VERY pleasing evening. Will definitely be back! read more

We have been to Flames many times now. It is our go to. We love introducing those who have not been, to this wonderful restaurant! We have tried various menu items and are never disappointed! Everyone we have taken have felt the same and have brought their friends. The food is always fresh and delicious and the service fantastic. The prices are reasonable as well. Do go--you will not be disappointed. Do make a reservation. read more

Great menu and loved my meal and dessert. The service was incredible. Beautiful ambience. Such a great experience.

My wife and I just completed our third visit to Flames restaurant in Monroe CT and I need to write a review now. A table or booth in the bar area is really nice for us - we prefer a lively informal atmosphere and Flames bar area is very pleasant / comfortable. During our 2 previous visits, we have ordered pastas and fish dishes - and they have been consistently good. This time - we started with dirty martinis ( bar does a good job with them ). And with this visit - I noticed that the Steak options were very fairly priced, and my wife and I both ordered the Filet Mignon dinners (after splitting a nice Caprese salad appetizer). The owner came over to help with our "doneness" decisions ...... I went with medium rare and my wife wanted medium (from my experience - harder to get right than medium rare). Both steaks were done perfectly, and the sides were also executed very well. Wine selections are good ..... and also reasonably priced. We had a very good meal, great service, with a pleasant ambiance. We will be back for more. read more

Stopped by here for lunch. Expectations were high due to all of the five star ratings. Glad to say that expectations were exceeded. The decor has been mildly updated from the last several iterations that failed here. Inner partition behind bar was removed and set with tables as it appears to be a restaurant rather than a bar. My wife selected Veal Caprice which she raved about. The veal was fresh and perfectly cooked. I chose a chicken breast stuffed with spinach, cheese, mushrooms and spices. Excellent. Enjoyed a fried banana dessert that was also superb. The owner Michael/Meta was engaging and accommodating. Janette was our gregarious server and a pleasure to meet. Cannot say enough good things about Flames. Looking forward to dinner soon. read more

First time at the recently opened Flames and everything was great...great food (excellent filet mignon) and linguine and clams...great service and great ambiance...delicious desserts. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

We attended a company party at Flames, and it was great. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. Lovely owners greeted us and made us feel welcome. We will go back. read more

Went there on Valentines Day. My wife ordered the Short Ribs over Pappardelle pasta and i ordered Filet Mignon with buttered spinach and a scoop of mashed potatoes. Both were wonderfully prepared and delicious. We both had a glass of Pino Noir which was a great choice to compliment our meals. I will definitely be back. read more

We went there for dinner on a Friday night shortly after it opened. The food was good and the service was great. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Only negative is that it didn't have a fun vibe. The music in the background was awful and the place was not very full or lively. We will try again after it was been open a little longer and is more established. read more

No a good first impression due to restaurant's staff were not friendly at all. Bartender did not let us try one of the beers from the menu, he said that the tap on that particular beer was not working. We order a green soap It WAS HORRIBLE it would be better if it came from a can, honestly. The grill octopus was chewy and not flavor at all. Remember the Bartender after we have experienced that vibe and ordered...somehow he realized we weren't happy, he gave us the speech of welcoming.....to late... we already dislike the place so badly that I won't change my mind or go back to that $%#@&.. Sorry guys, but I think this review will help you get better.. I will go back if you change the chef and create a new environment,were you show more effort to satisfy the clients read more

Went down to Flames last night for dinner and we both really enjoyed it! I had the Filet and my husband had the veal chop. Both meals were perfectly prepared and the sauces were amazing. The Bang Bang shrimp was delicious and Lucy makes fabulous cocktails. read more

Food is excellent! Service excellent! The atmosphere is very nice! Been back a few times and service and food never fails!! Had the seafood risotto, hubby had the veal saltimbocca both were excellent! Hubby had the lemon cello cake it was excellent!!Highly recommend'n read more

While the service and wait staff were very attentive and friendly, the food was subpar and lacking any imagination or creativity.