This place is a mainstay and a comfort. Great apps (arancini, ribs, pizzas, etc.) cocktails, wine, etc. I like their brunch, lunch, and dinner. I just like it all. The staff is the best, always smiling and extremely courteous. I will admit that I avoided this place at first because I was upset that they took over after Mumbles (the original bar here) closed in 2017 or 2018 after the huge snowstorm we had. But I got over it and now this has been one of my regular spots for years. read more

This is one of our regular places. The food is fantastic and the service is very friendly and attentive. Nice laid back ambiance, but It can get very crowded and noisy at times, so I recommend going early if you like quiet. And definitely make a reservation. They seem to rarely accommodate walk-ins in the winter when you can't sit outside. read more

I loved the lighting and ambiance. The music was set at the perfect level of not being too loud or quiet. It's a good place to meet up with friends or on a date and properly speak and listen to the other person. Waiter forgot our focaccia so we had to ask for it twice. Pizza was mid. It was saucey which I loved but I didn't taste the honey and the crust was so thin it became soggy and fell apart. read more

Follia - Hot Honey Pie Pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Spot for a holiday party, pizza, salad and appetizers and they kept the drinks coming quickly, which was nice. A little tight and low ceiling being in the lower area of the building (so watch the steps down). Service was friendly and they had a number of staffers assisting with taking orders. Pizza was ok; thin crust, hand-made for the wood fired oven meant some slices were a little burnt, others were very good. Pesto pizza was good; honey pie lacked enough spice. Not too far away from Union Square so easy to hop by. read more

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It was good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, we enjoyed our meal I had the bolognese and it was good but nothing amazing. I don't have any complaints, but it definitely could've used a little bit more flavor; others in our party got other pasta dishes, as well as the burger and everyone was satisfied, but no one was wowed. Service was good with absolutely zero complaints and the ambience is nice and casual for a very chill dinner. Overall, I would definitely come back to Follia, I just wouldn't run back if I was craving amazing Italian. read more

Follia - Bolognese - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Solid spot on the east side. I didn't think it was all that special but it was still a good meal with good service. I got the agnolotti which was good. The ambiance is charming. read more

Follia - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Loved my recent dinner at Follia. I had a "Create your own" type of cocktail and enjoyed it. My friend had a zero-proof drink/mocktail and enjoyed it as well. For dinner, we decided to share a couple of things: we had the New York Style pizza (Mozzarella, parmigiano, tomato sauce, calabrian chili flakes, oregano, garlic) and the grilled Atlantic salmon. For the salmon we subbed out the asparagus for broccoli rabe. Before our entrees came, they also brought out a delicious foccacia for the table. I know filling up on bread before pizza is probably unnecessary but this bread was so good that I couldn't resist. The pizza was delicious! I'd love to go back and try their others, especially the honey pie. The salmon was very tasty. Our server was very personable and helpful - my friend and I had a couple of questions about the menu before we ordered and she was great and very patient. We were seated at one of the high top tables - the tables are a little bit close together but it wasn't a huge deal. At one point my friend was able to move back a little (no one was sitting behind her) so we could move the table slightly forward and I could avoid feeling like I was head-to-head with the person sitting behind me. Hope to go back to Follia when I can for other dinners and maybe also for brunch! read more

Once again, a fantastic meal. Great for freezing temperatures! Love the specials: brown butter sage mushroom parpadelle- yum! read more

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Staff are friendly and enthusiastic. Very accommodating as well. The restaurant itself is cute, there's indoor and outdoor seating which is nice in the warmer weather. Fries and eggplant caponata were good. Eggplant was REALLY REALLY good. I'm not sure why it wasn't served with bread or anything, outside of the complimentary bread they give you. So ask for more! The pizza looks great but it was painfully underwhelming. Not much flavor. A let down. Overall it was alright. I didn't find the menu to be too exciting and unfortunately had mixed feelings about the food. read more

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Meh. This place has seen better days, and that seems to be the story with any restaurant that lives in this space too long - like Mumbles, its predecessor. Offering overpriced, so-so food, the place is seriously in need of an overhaul.The best deal is their early bird special in spring and summer, when you can sit outside and enjoy oysters and pizza for a nice price. read more

@follianyc is a classic italian restaurant located in east village. They also have a bottomless brunch deal that includes 1 entrée and unlimited brunch cocktails for 90 minutes ($32). Aside from bottomless brunch, we noticed that the prices of each of the food items were cheaper compared to many places in the city! ft: -brioche french toast: this was our favorite! it had the best fluffy texture, and the bananas on top were a great match. delicious. -eggs benedict: eggs were runny and the english muffin was toasted correctly. i loved it! -cobb salad: the first thing i noticed is that the dressing added the perfect amount of extra flavor and didn't go overboard. i loved the combination of ingredients in the salad. -crostini: came with 3: 1) burrata, olive oil and salt 2) whipped ricotta pesto 3)mascarpone and clover honey. each were slightly different from each other, and all tasted amazingly. i definitely liked the mascarpone and clover honey. it's such a simply dish yet so delicious. Follia 179 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 follow @rebeccatakesnyc for more nyc content! read more

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Great Happy Hour on weekdays keeps me coming back for more. Great prices, great food, nice crowd, and great waiting staff make this a treasure in my neighborhood. read more

The food was very mid. The pizza needed more flavor and salt. The service was good though and the atmosphere was cozy.

Follia is an intimate spot in Gramercy. I came by with a party of 6. We started off with drinks and apps - truffle polenta and crostini. Then we ordered the shaved Brussels salad, truffle fries, two pizzas - the pesto and hot honey - as well as the eggplant parm and cacio e Pepe. My favorite was the eggplant part and truffle polenta. Overall the food wasn't bad but have also had better. read more

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Maybe it was because we went during sunset with the limited menu, but I was not a huge fan. I tried the New York Style pizza which tasted fine but I've had better at local pizza spots. read more

Follia - New York Style Pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This is a really solid local neighborhood spot with a great happy hour! Their oysters were delicious, meatballs are great, and I absolutely love their Margherita pizza--which is really thin crust/light with great quality ingredients. The peach bread pudding is also delicious and not too sweet. Their service is always great too; nice staff and quick/efficient. read more

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If I were rating on food alone, I'd probably go with three stars - it's fine, nothing especially noteworthy in either direction. The burrata crostini was okay, but honestly tasted like something I could easily make at home. My spaghetti dish was nice, with al dente spaghetti and a pretty good sauce. But Follia gets an extra star because the prices are pretty darn competitive, the service was great, and the space is really nice. The menu is a good $5-10 less per entree than what I've seen at similar restaurants. Come for the nice ambiance and some people watching along 3rd Ave. Just don't expect the best meal of your life. read more

Follia - Spaghetti Pomodoro - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Hidden gem alert! If you're looking for the perfect brunch to unwind with friends, Follia in Gramercy Park is a must-visit. Just a few blocks from Union Square, this easygoing neighborhood Italian restaurant has it all--cozy indoor and outdoor seating, amazing service, and the perfect vibes for a casual hangout or group gathering. Their wood-fired pizzas are a must try, especially the Buon Giorno pizza! They had the unlimited brunch you can perfectly pair with mimosa , Bellini or Bloody Mary. And don't miss out on the bread pudding--it's so delicious! With their specialty pasta , delicious desserts and great wine or cocktail selections, we will definitely coming back again and again. We ordered : Baked Truffle eggs Buon Giorno Pizza Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Orecchiette Spaghetti Poomodoro Raspberry and peach bread pudding Mimosa Bellini Bloody Mary Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! read more

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Very nice friendly neighborhood place. Food is good, especially the pizza. Light but filling. Definitely recommend for an easygoing evening with family and friends read more

we had a reservation for a sunday early evening and we were sat immediately inside. there's also plenty of outdoor seating but it was too warm that day to sit outside. we ordered cocktails, my favorite was the create your own. we ordered meatballs, the cheese board, marinated olives, margherita pizza, orecchiette with pesto & broc rabe without sausage, and spaghetti pomodoro. the food & drinks were delicious, however, the lower rating was due to the service. our waitress was handling almost all the inside tables & outdoor. she barely came to check on us & we had to find her down to order dessert & the check. unfortunately we had to have the hostess help us when our waitress couldn't. it wasn't exceptionally busy so maybe they just didn't have enough staff in that day. we're usually understanding people but we wasted a lot of time waiting for service. read more

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service is great . food over priced Staff really doesn't connect with neighborhood folks read more

A very cozy neighborhood Italian joint. A simple pasta menu where the dishes are filling enough to be an entire meal. And quite reasonably priced if you fill up on that pasta. Meatballs: A great comfort food to start with as an appetizer. Dense, meaty and full of flavor. Also, lots of nice marinara sauce to go along with this. Arancini: Crispy on the outside with lots of cheesy rice inside. Another great way to whet your appetite. Almost didn't even need the marinara dipping sauce. Cacio e Pepe: The simple flavors were there. Salty and umami cheese. Freshly ground pungent black pepper. Though the choice of regular old spaghetti felt a little common compared to a more exotic bucatini choice that other places offer. While the cheese was indeed sticking the pasta, it didn't quite feel emulsified, maybe because they used large shreds? Orecchiette: Very green looking, but didn't taste too herbal. Liked the sausage balls mixed in. Hearty comfort food. read more

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Romantic, intimate, and a perfect little spot with delicious pizza. I got one with honey or something like that on it and every once in a while I have a crazy craving for it and I ate that like 4 years ago. read more

I've had much better meals....our order of cacio e pepe pasta was basically plain spaghetti with a sprinkle of pepper. It was dryer than the Sahara. No sauce in sight. It was just the worst pasta we've ever seen. How can you serve this at a restaurant? My baby sister could make better pasta than that. The other pastas, like the bolognese and the pesto orochiette were better, but nothing to write home about. They were still a bit on the dry side, and I'm a firm believer that pasta sauce should indeed be saucy. read more

Follia - cacio e pepe..... basically plain pasta with pepper. where is the sauce??? dryer than the sahara - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Went 4 bunch 2 Sundays row.Had eggs Benny. Today Italian sausage omelets..Pros: perfectly poached eggs. Nice salad. Out of this world huge chunks of home fries. Omelet was tasty. Coffee strong (nice!). Service by Paolo attentive & friendly. Mellow vibe place w//terrific music. Cons: watery tasteless hollandaise sauce on benny. Spelt on Benny was lackluster. Go early for brunch before crowds.I went 12:15ish& was almost empty. Oh & the servers r terrific. Beware! Must ask for bread w/eggs (you'll only get one slice, no jam & 1 measely butter pat). If u want extra hollandaise cuz they only put a tablespoon for 2 poached eggs to begin with, they'll charge u an extra $2 for another tablespoon. read more

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My friend and I came on a weeknight and the place wasn't very full so we were seated very quickly. We shared the arancini, which were tasty. Then I got the squash ravioli and she got the orecchiette. Everything was tasty. read more

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Excellent brunch at Follia today! My wife and I met my daughter in her Manhattan neighborhood and had a chance to dine here. On a rainy Saturday, a week before Christmas, this was a cozy spot to eat, with a great brunch menu. We started off with a few drinks and a crostini appetizer. I really liked the pesto with whipped ricotta one. For entrees, my daughter and I each ordered the mushroom omelette, my wife ordered the brioche French toast with bananas. I also ordered one of the large biscuits with jam. Everything was well prepared and tasted delicious! If you're around Gramercy or Union Square, I'd definitely recommend giving Follia a try! Drink up and Chow Down! read more

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Excellent brunch, great prices. The menu was huge for brunch items, the drinks were plenty. 90 minutes of Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Bellinis was great! Breakfast pizza was delish. Nice service, our waiter was great. Very much a NYC ambiance, tight and dated, but we that's New York, we were happy either way. Good experience. read more

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Paula was our waitress - she was great!!! Great private room for parties. We had a bachelorette dinner there with a prefix menu read more

What a hidden gem!! Been meaning to check out Follia since its only a couple blocks from us, so we stopped by for a Friday happy hour. There's ample outdoor seating and it wasn't crowded. Happy hour is 3-6pm and there are great specials. Dollar oysters! $3 meatballs! $10 pizzas! $8 cocktails! The oysters are fresh and delicious. I had a dozen, but will get more next time. So tasty! We tried three pizzas: margherita, mushroom, and pesto. The pizzas had a perfectly light and chewy crust. The mushroom was my favorite out of the three, with an ample amount of mushrooms and cheesiness. The meatballs were pretty good, but I'll try some other items instead, like arancini and ribs, next time. Follia is now my go-to neighborhood happy hour spot. I'll have to come for dinner sometime too to try the pastas and other items. read more

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Met a friend of mine for a quick drink. It's definitely a cute spot and for a Friday night it was packed packed packed so make a reservation. I think our server got mad since we didn't order any food and she kept trying to rush us out and kind of threw the bill at us? Not cool. Despite that, it's a good spot with a decent menu. read more

Follia - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place is great! Awesome location near the East Village, so you have plenty of options should you want to grab more drinks after. Lots of outdoor seating and a good sized space indoors that's decorated very cute. I went for brunch and you have the option to add unlimited mimosas to your entree for a reasonable price. Lots of options to make most folks happy: egg dishes, salads, pizzas, pasta, sandwiches. We all enjoyed our food. Came out fairly quick. Mimosas were good. They also give a complimentary bread basket to start. Can't wait to come back! read more

We came here on the holiday weekend, the service was super fast, drinks and food were out in only a few minutes. I would highly recommend both the margarita pizza & cocktail! read more

Follia - Margherita Pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Really cute spot. Nice space. Really good food with tremendously friendly service Pizzas were so good read more

I came here with my boyfriend for dinner on a Tuesday night and we really liked it! Our server was very kind and attentive (I wish I remembered her name) and our food came out at a good pace. We got the burrata salad, which comes with arugula, squash, and roasted red bell peppers. This was refreshing and the flavors were great together. The piece of burrata was just a bit smaller than expected, so we wish that could've been a bit bigger. For entrees, we shared the butternut squash ravioli and roasted chicken with potatoes. The ravioli was amazing! I've had butternut squash ravioli before at other places but this is definitely the best one so far. There were pieces of roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash on top. The chicken was flavorful and not dry with crispy skin. The potatoes were seasoned well and there was a generous amount. In the future, we'll be back to try the hot honey pizza. read more

Sat outside for a Thursday night dinner, and service was quite slow. I actually didn't even know who my server was because it was a different person each time. We sat in the outside section across the sidewalk with all the plant beds, and I wish we could've been seated closer to the restaurant side or inside because...there were a bunch of small insects or gnats(?) flying around that area. I felt unsettled sitting there but the friend I was with was eh. And we couldn't even find a server to change our seats or ask. Just dealt with it. Food was fine once ordered. I don't know that I'd come back. read more

Follia - Ravioli - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Want to preface that we eat here at least 2 X a month and they need to do better. Went last night and the entire night was an epic fail. Normally we sit at the bar and eat and the bartenders are amazing. Last night we ate in the dining area. Waitress was ambivalent to us and we felt very rushed and not engaging. Ordered a salad with no bread service, everyone else around us had bread. Ordered a bottle of wine and never came back to check on us or pour. Had to serve ourselves. The food was the biggest disappointment- ordered a pizza - arrived really fast, bottom was burnt and top was so cold cheese didn't melt. And pizza is $20 for a 10". Was missing an ingredient and waited for waitress - we gave up and started eating. After 10 minutes she came by and offered to bring us cold ingredients to add to our cold pizza. At the end she brought the check and never engaged or even said thank you for coming in or acknowledge the error on the pizza. Not sure we will ever go back. read more

Had a really good dinner here. We got the burrata crostini and mascarpone with honey crostini and they were both great. We also split the margarita pizza with arugula on top and it was very good. I got the mushroom ravioli for my dinner and it was good, but the portion was so small and it was a bit salty. I would come back and order the same apps but would probably get a different main dish. read more

Follia - Mushroom ravioli - good but small portion - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for a quiet night of dinner alone. The atmosphere is very cozy and the service was very good. The servers and the host were very friendly and I was able to have a relaxing dinner by myself. I got the meatballs to start and the house made pappardelle with pork ragu. The meatballs were hearty with 4 pieces for a great price! The pappardelle was also delicious with their house made pasta. The prices cannot be beat for Italian food in this area. The food here is pretty decent for the price (you could do a lot worse at a higher price point), definitely going to be a neighborhood staple when I need an Italian food fix! read more

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Was able to get a vegan pizza but total BS that they remove the cow mozzarella and charge you $4 and for vegan on top. You're stuck paying extra vs substituting and I think penalizing vegans for trying to make an ethical decision is pretty absurd and stingy. If you're a vegan looking to go out to dinner with non-vegans you will be able to eat a solid meal here. The staff may not be super helpful so be warned. read more

Follia - Vegan pizza. Pretty good!! - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York