Some places don't ask for your attention. They just quietly earn it. Flora offers an extraordinary encounter with Southern Italian gastronomic cultures. The pasta dishes, octopus, stews, carrots with yellowfin tuna. Every plate reveals a distinct constellation of ingredients, techniques, climates, and histories. The menu unfolds as a succession of gastronomic worlds, each carrying its own material intelligence and cultural memory. The space is equally compelling. It combines the abstract continuity and refined materiality of Mies's architecture with furniture that feels patiently assembled from remarkable vintage discoveries. Rather than restoring the building to a single moment, the design allows different layers of time to remain visible and in dialogue. The outdoor spaces are beautifully composed and lovingly gardened, extending the same care and intelligence that define the interiors. The service is warm, attentive, and impeccably professional. Nothing here is performative. The precision of the cooking, the calm confidence of the architecture, and the generosity of the hospitality all belong to the same sensibility. A remarkably well-kept secret in Park Slope. read more

Flora - Polpo - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'll start by saying I LOVE the gratuity included/all-in pricing. Wish more restaurants would follow suit and pay their employees living wages and not push it onto the consumer. That being said, I was definitely a bit disappointed by the food. The Negroni spagliato was a bit weak, albeit tasty, but in a gigantic glass that was pretty unwieldy and hard to hold lol. We started with the pickled vegetable and wet bread appetizer which was strange and really salty. Wouldn't order again. The spaghetti al vongole was ok but not super flavorful and the clams were a bit chewy. The fish was also mediocre and tasted too fishy to be fresh, but the sauce it came in was delicious. I wish I had that sauce over the spaghetti! All in all, I wouldn't return but it's an ok choice if you need somewhere quick in the area. Service was great and friendly. read more

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We took the family on a night my husband has since referred jokingly to 'Tiny Tuesday'. Asaltho the waitress had mentioned that Tuesdays were different by way of suggesting to order a couple of entrees as a meal, we thought she meant it was a shared 2 experience. Instead, it meant all entree prices are slightly reduced bc they are out of the weekly allotment - so what you think will be entree sized meals are actually appetizer sized. The plating and food was delicious and ambience so lovely - but even though ordered more plates in the end, we left pretty hungry. Would be curious to try on a regular night...but realized why the place was half empty in retrospect on Tuesday. read more

This is sort of the poster child for overpriced Italian food. It seems none of the entrees or pastas are vegetarian by default - all contain some type of meat or seafood. I opted to have an appetizer instead of asking for modifications to the items. The freselle & bufala affiumicata was just OK - smoked mozzarella cheese and crusty bread served with some pickled vegetable shreds, doused in too much olive oil. The flavors are mild and nothing special. This by itself came out to $27 (with tax and credit card surcharge), and was a pretty small portion even for one. The price on the menu at least includes tip. But it seems you're mostly paying for imported ingredients that don't justify the higher price over a domestic alternative. I'd go somewhere else. read more

Michelin southern Italian restaurant in Park Slope! Great in both sheets indoors and outdoors. We made a reservation at 6pm for two on Friday night. When we get there It was empty! But I always don't understand when they try to give the table right next to other costumers.. anyway. Other than that, we enjoyed our meals everything was authentic. Wine was great. The octopus flit was the best appetizer to start. We appreciate that tips are included in the price. Overall, I feel I expected too much to the Michelin restaurant. Good experience in the neighborhood! read more

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Lovely restaurant, it has an upscale modern feel and the service is excellent. They have a great variety of spritzes that were delicious. The bruschetta was flavorful, the bread was thicker and softer than you would expect for bruschetta. The meats and cheese plate was good. The burrata was interesting, nice smoky flavor and well-cooked eggplant. The gnocchi was pillowy and truffle dominated the flavor. The linguine was perfect al dente and I loved the crispy chili but the broccoli rabe cream had a strong bitter flavor. The octopus was perfectly cooked and the ragu was very flavorful. The menu was unique and intriguing and it felt like an authentic experience. read more

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So, I came back for dinner. Cento per cento! The food is prepared with the utmost care and attention. Everything is absolutely fresh and insanely delish. Fritto misto was superb with a light batter over soft fluffy fish and octopus...tasted just like Italy! Ravioli were freshly made and delicate. Fennel salad was perfectly sliced. There are no artificial ingredients and no hyped cuisine here. It's all simple, delicious and elegant in a very relaxed atmosphere. The food is a must try!! read more

Flora is our place for delicious Italian food. Great service, and super nice owners who are husband and wife. My favorite dish is the eggplant parm. My wife tries a different pasta every time . Our kids love it as well. The food is very much about where the owners come from in Italy. The design of the place is very nice and when the weather is nice the outside tables is great! Also yummy for weekend brunch as well! If you are ever in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn don't pass up a meal from here! read more

Okay so the food is very good- love the atmosphere but... they brought back gratuity- it used to be gratuity free - and seem to have kept the same prices. Ummm.... Wha? That's kinda crazy. We spent 260 on dinner for two plus a child - and had only two glasses of wine. I feel like this is way beyond the price it should be. I want to love it, but it basically just went up by 20+% read more

Not worth it. Food was so bad. All the food was either too salty or too sweet. Group of 6 no one liked their food. $21 dollar sandwiches with two slices of thin salami. read more

Italian restaurants of dubious distinction are often local faves and this one is no exception. Italian owned and a local favorite. Initially, I came by when they first opened and I received a gruff reception. Ate: Baccala Small salad Good red The baccala was delicious, savory cod in a lovely red sauce. The salad was nearly inedible with tomatoes tasting as if they were frozen and defrosted. The bread was toasted with olive oil meaning not fresh. I guess the cooked food is the thing, but I ran straight to Winner for out of the oven killer focaccia which drops at 1pm. read more

Flora - Outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We have been coming here since they first opened. Flora is the quintessential Italian neighborhood restaurant that we are so fortunate to have . Run by an incredible warm and friendly Italian couple serving dishes they make and eat at home . I have recommended this place to my Italian friends who have verified its authenticity and absolutely deliciousness. Everything we have ordered is spectacular . Ingredients sourced from Italy and made with love . Highly recommend you try the pasta with bott read more

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I was extremely happy to find real Italian food here. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the ingredients used were of high quality. The service was excellent as well. As someone who appreciates fine dining and pays close attention to the quality, service, and pricing, I can say that Flora consistently meets all these criteria. I've visited multiple times, and the quality remains exceptional with each visit. The experience checks all the boxes! Flora offers authentic and delicious meals, along with great wine selections and desserts. They have certainly earned their Michelin star! The food is beautiful and absolutely delicious, I highly recommend. read more

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Park Slope is a little out of my way but i love coming to Flora whenever I'm in the area. I've been for brunch and dinner and would easily recommend both, but the Eggs In Purgatory that I had for brunch easily made this a new favorite restaurant for me. This isn't just an upscale Italian restaurant, this is a distinct Southern Italian culinary experience. I haven't found an italian restaurant in NYC quite like it. Every time i've been, I leave my order up to the waiter who walks me through their dishes. I've found that there really is no bad choice. The tagliatelle dish on their menu was delicious and I recommend that whenever I take someone for dinner (or the ricotta ravioli). Expect to get both an appetizer and an entree per person. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area! read more

We just didn't feel the warmth other restaurants give you when you walk in. No hello after I said hi as we walked in. Just a deer in the headlight stare. No real greeting from the waiter once we sat. We asked if there were any specials. "No". Anywho...the eggplant parm was very nice. But the other two dishes we tried were so so. I might have gotten another glass of wine if the waiter ever came over to see how how meal was. That never happened. One of my pet peeves though. I can't stand how they brought over our mains when we were still eating the appetizer. This is not a diner. The experience was anything but enjoyable. The atmosphere had no happiness in the air. If I'm dropping $130 in 40 mins, I want to enjoy it. We don't feel we need to ever return to their place. So much competition. read more

Everything I've gotten here has been delicious! Brunch is great as well. Very cute ambience and outdoor seating. Doesn't have a full bar, but they have wines and some spritz / mixed drinks. read more

It's a nice place to visit, the staff are good, the salad was good, I like the gratuity-free prices, where they pay their staff decent wages without depending on tips. If the food were better, if the pasta were lighter, if the bread wasn't dry, I'd be back regularly read more

Great and friendly service. We sat outside and it was a very pleasant experience. The food was tasty, well presented and hit all boxes. It could have been 5stars, if the bread (outside of the bruschettas) was toasted or more fresh. The rest is A+ read more

Flora - Mozza Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP Salad Eggplant side Burrata di Bufala con Bruschetta ai Funghi Porcini - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was okay. We walked by a few restaurants nearby, which were absolutely packed, but Flora was 75% empty on a saturday night. The bread was not good. Very dry and hard. The cake was not good. Crumbles and very dry. The pasta was ok. Expensive and small portion. The octopus was okay, but the potatoes were undercooked. A little disappointed since they had such good reviews on yelp. read more

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We dined at Flora on 9/21/24 and were very underwhelmed. The bill for 2 entrees and a side of spaghetti with olive oil and garlic (an off-menu request), no drinks, no dessert came to $106 with built-in tip plus tax and credit card fee. The octopus and roasted potatoes were dry and flavorless. No sauce was provided. The cod was over-salted while the accompanying tomato sauce with a few chunks of potato was bland. After getting halfway through my meal, I had to flag the waiter to request black pepper as none was offered, and he didn't come back to check whether we were satisfied. Aside from this oversight, service was good and friendly. The pasta was the highlight of the meal, cooked just right with excellent olive oil and garlic flavor. There are a number of better choices in Park Slope for Italian. read more

I love this place!!! Emiliano and Rosella have become good friends. This is REAL Italian food, like you are back in Italy. Every dish is basically home cooked by Rosella and they important many ingredients right from their home in southern Italy. It has become my favorite place in the Slope. Yeah, its not the most inexpensive place, but you are paying for the real thing made with real love! read more

Flora - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for lunch with 2 girl friends and was seated right away. The food here was really just...okay. We ordered the arugula salad and mozzarella di Bufala to start. We ordered the fish special, fusilli con gamberetti and the eggplant parmesan. The arugula salad tasted fine but the pear was brown when served which makes me think it's old or not fresh? The bufala was good. The fish was mushy and pretty bland tasting minus the tomato sauce it comes with. The pasta was bland, texture was good though. The eggplant parmesan was not good. It was way too over baked or something and I honestly wasn't sure what I was eating. We finished off with the Chocolate Cake with almond flour and the sheep ricotta. The cake was good but the ricotta was so gamey it was like you're licking the sheep's private parts. My friend gagged on it. The service was great. Our waiter was extremely friendly and it's a cute place to sit and chill. Personally I'm not a fan of their food so I can't say I'll be back for seconds. read more

The sweet spot. 7:15 pm Thursday, as the sun grows weary we sat outside for dinner @ Caffe Flora. Close your eyes the moment you taste these two dishes you will be as close to the environs of Salerno minus 8 hr plane ride. Thrilled to see Flora's Tuesday & Thursdays migrating to dinner hours read more

Flora - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ill-equipped to offer table service to a half-capacity room. Long long waits for food with mistakes (at a glance, it seems there's no ingredient staging in the tiny open kitchen). Menu a mix of wonderfully authentic, and so obscure I had to sit and Google translate with my Southern European husband, who also didn't understand several items. "Brunch" without eggs and only select items offering greens or sides; one salad was just chunks of cheese with very hard toasted bread and bitter arugula. I want so badly for these guys to succeed but the fact is, their strengths are those of a café (buttery pastries, bread, coffee) but their size and menu reach toward being a restaurant. It's really confusing even for a European-American couple to navigate. Hopefully they take this as constructive criticism because the neighborhood could use this place. A liquor license, cultural programming, and a refined menu could go a long way. The main waitress, by the way, is fantastic. read more

Flora - Closed for "grape harvest" lol - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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When you ask people in the area for Italian restaurant recommendations the first on the list is usually Pasta Louise. Or when you go on yelp, Pasta Louise jumps out. I'd like to make sure that changes today and vote Flora be first. Flora and Pasta Louise are separated by one block but might as well be miles apart when it comes to credible Italian food. For those that praise at the alter of Pasta Louise, here's a tip, run don't walk to Flora. It might not be the best Italian restaurant but it's truly authentic and genuine in its representation of Italian food. We enjoyed the mozzarella de bufala with tomatoes which also included beets. I thought it was odd but it worked. We shared the salt cod and the eggplant parm. All simply prepared and packed with flavor. The wine list is a bit expensive, actually I would say almost unaffordable when it comes to the bottle list. It drives me crazy when I go to a neighborhood joint and cannot find a bottle of wine in the $50 range. There's no excuse for not having at least one bottle at that price point. The service was solid. The ambiance is simple and clean. No loud colors or cartoon caricatures. I would encourage Pasta Louise to talk to Flora's interior designers but then again when you run the Italian version of TGI Fridays maybe the point is to hide the food behind clever branding and over the top designs. And cartoon figures. Hmm. I think McDonald's also has a cartoon character like Pasta Louise. Flora recently received a Michelin star. I'm not sure I agree with that designation but I will say it's one of the better Italian restaurants in the park slope area and would put it on par with Terre and Al Di La. read more

I love this Italian cafe in Park Slope, it's my favorite places to stop for lunch or brunch. Flora is run by kind and attentive owners who serve high quality and delicious food. They have an authentic (I know this word doesn't mean much these days but it's true) approach with many imported italian ingredients. Everything is dependably delicious; my favorites are the burrata (sometimes available as an appetizer and sometimes in pasta), eggs in purgatory, and meatballs. They also have hard to find (actual) Italian sodas like chinotto and spuma nera which have flavors more similar to herbal bitters than sweet soda flavors. The spuma nera, served with a slice of lemon and ice, tastes like an aperitivo (almost like a cynar spritz!m)! Highly, highly recommend Flora for an afternoon drink, coffee, lunch or dinner. read more

Flora - Paccheri con Pomodorini e Burrata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Obsessed with the poached egg Italian breakfast here (ouvo in camicia) -- reminds me of some of the breakfasts we'd have in Italy at some of the fancier places we stayed... Except this is right in our backyard in Park Slope! Add in a cappuccino and a pastry? Bellissimo. They've got a few tables outside (sidewalk seating for those with dogs!), and a nicely-sized, bright and airy interior. Owners are extremely friendly, and are always there. I've also come in once for lunch and had a lovely prosciutto panini, served with roasted red peppers and olives on the side. Also worth noting their olive oil here is the good stuff -- and thankfully, they drizzle it on basically everything (or so it seems?) Anyway, it's so flavorful. Ina Garten would most certainly approve. read more

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The service was good. The room was nice. The bruschetta were fair and uninspired. The eggplant parmigiana was best part of meal. The flourless chocolate cake was dry and crumbly-disappointing read more

I'm totally perplexed by all the 5 star reviews!! I wanted to give Flora 3 to 3 1/2 stars but Yelp doesn't have a half point rating system, so I gave 4 stars which is generous. I wanted this experience be great since Flora is in my neighborhood, and I've passed by numerous times without stopping in, I should have listened to my intuition. As I entered Flora the waiter was cleaning a table, we made eye contact and I sat down, and waited, and waited....Finally he came over, placed the water carafe on my table and left. Then I waited, and waited again. Finally the owner came to my table and handed me a nenu..The owner is a friendly and attentive gentleman. The owner went to each table to address his customers which is nice. By the way, he's the owner, I inquired. As I waited for my waiter to finally return to my table, the owner returned and took my order. I explained to the owner I wanted coffee, and the breakfast option on the menu. The owner first returned with my coffee and a small bottle of cream which appeared to be curdled. I attempted to pour, and yes, it seemed a bit thick for me. I didn't dare touch it, and I pushed away the feeling I began to experience. Once again, the owner returned with my food. ( where was my waiter?).....Poached Egg, Potato, Prosciutto Cotto, Asiago cheese, Bread and one Olive. The white of the poached egg appeared to be a bit runny to me, but I ventured on. After two bites I knew the egg was undercooked for me. One thing about my eggs, have to be fully cooked, even poached eggs must be fully cooked. At this point I knew I should stop. I began to feel nauseous. Then I cut into the Italian ham and cheese, my taste buds were not impressed. I cut into the cold potatoes, was disappointed as well, cold tasteles potatoes not my thing. I thought perhaps the saving grace would be the bread, nope. The bread was drowned in oil and looked like someone ripped it apart with their bare hands. The best thing about my meal was the one freaking olive!!! I explained to the owner( still waiting for my waiter), I would like everything except the egg, to go. The owner offered to cook my egg a bit more, but I was done, I'm fussy about my eggs and just wanted out. I told the owner it's not him , his food, or the female cook who came over. I was very particular about my eggs. Besides I felt like I was going to be sick and had to leave. I told the owner I'd take two of his pastries to go, (fig tarts), and was at the counter waiting for my bill, when a familiar face appeared, my waiter! The owner rang me up, 30 dollars and change for my breakfast plate, coffee, and 2 tarts. I then placed the tip on my table, which should have been handed to the owner since he ended up being my waiter! Now I have to say, I wasn't going to review Flora due to my experience. I was going to give them another try. However, when I arrived home and opened my " to go" container, I was shocked. I'd never seen any establishment thtow all my food into a plastic cup when I ask for my food " to go". I cannot recommend Flora at this time, and unfortunately will not be returning. I do want to say thank you to the owner for his attentiveness and friendly demeanor! read more

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Have had a superb lunch here awhile ago and just finished up a delicious dinner. Loved the burrata, the orange salad, the truffle gnocchi, and the cod, not to mention the dessert. Will be back soon. read more

Best Italian in the area. Lots of recent competition but continues to excel. Food, service and ambiance are 'Spectacular'.

Love it when I find an underrated restaurant. I called ahead for a reservation for 2 and was seated immediately upon arrival. We were attended to just like the last time I visited. I ordered the fusili pasta and my friend ordered the tagliatelle. I had her try my food before I dug in and she said both pastas taste like they are homemade. They are so simple yet so delish. Before we said our goodbyes, my friend said she likes it when I pick restaurants because she knows it's worth going to. Thanks, Flora! You are one of the top restaurants in my repertoire. I totally recommend! read more

They are absolute frauds...worst meal. Michelin star my ass. I understand why it is "gratuity free" because who would actually tip for that horrible excuse for food. They should be ashamed of themselves for professing quality Italian ingredients and a Michelin star...Don't waste your time and money, they are frauds..!! read more

One of my absolute favorites in Brooklyn! Amazing food and great people. Honestly some of the best espresso I've had. I love their frittatas, all the pasta is fantastic, and lots of other delicious things on the menu. I almost cried when I tasted their ciambotta, a dish I had only ever had with my mother's family (or as they call it giambott), and the flavor instantly transported me. read more

Was a nice Saturday outdoor dining lunch experience on a beautiful day. We originally planned to go to a popular Mediterranean spot a block up, but there was a long wait at 1230pm on a Saturday. So we walked down and found Flora. All three outdoor tables were miraculously open, and they could accommodate 4 adults and 2 kids (though no high chairs for the 2 year old). I was grateful we found it, as there weren't many other options nearby, and we were a large group during a busy weekend brunch/lunch rush. The service was good, we were checked on frequently, though they did seem to forget my cocktail, which they quickly rectified. The food was fine - the menu was authentically Italian, even the sodas were Italian branded. The portions were small-medium, was fine for us. I had the tomato mozzarella panini - it was average. The side salad was tiny. The pasta bowl looked sizable and ideal for the kids. My cocktail - the Venetian Spritz not only was pretty but delicious (and strong!). My cousin liked his Italian beer so much, he ordered a second. The kids enjoyed, as they had plenty of space to explore outside (as well as chat with the neighbors at the next table!). Overall a pleasant outdoor dining experience. read more

We asked about making a high chair the fifth seat in a four-person table. Maitre d said we were "making his life difficult" and gave the high chair to a 2-person couple who came in after. That's not good service. read more

Came for an early dinner on a Thursday night and they had a fair amount of people eating. Their space is beautiful and super cozy. Service was really friendly. I had the eggplant Parmesan and one of the best I've had around the city in my opinion. I scarfed it down too fast and forgot to take a picture, but I'll definitely be back. The dish was around $19, it comes with mixed greens and bread with olive oil all together plated nicely. Definitely filling! It wasn't drenched in tomato sauce and the eggplant was sliced not too thin or thick, you were able to really taste the eggplant texture. Their dinner menu isn't big, a few entrees and pasta, some sides. This must mean their other dishes are just as good. Not a place to come if you're looking for fettuccine Alfredo. The family comes from Italy and I believe they source a lot of their ingredients from their too. I'm a fan, and definitely want to come back to try their brunch. I've heard good things about their coffee as well. read more

super friendly and authentic Italian family. I sat at the bar, fast service and great conv. Very tasty food - will come again! read more

Flora - Cappuccino $4.00 Very yummy - just your basic cap - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Just amazing. The foods are superb! We had pasta and sandwiches. The pasta was cooked just in right seconds and mushrooms on top really matched it. Definitely one of the best Italian in the city:) read more

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We had been eyeing this place for a while and wanted to try it out, mostly because of where it is situated. It looked promising. Nice if simple looking outdoor tables, etc We quickly discovered it has "those chumps won't know the difference" written all over it. The welcome was lukewarm -possibly because we have kids?? Which reminds me there are no kids menu options. The selection was very small - which would have been fine had the dishes turned out to be good. Not so; we ordered a pasta dish that was basically tasteless and over-drenched in olive oil - (and I really love olive oil!!) Seemed completely overpriced especially considering the excellent competition nearby, be it Provini or Piccoli or Bonafini across the park in PLG. Sad that we can't recommend this but frankly surprised this place has held up. read more