Fiorentina first popped up on my Yelp radar 3 yrs ago, back when I was still teaching in Throggs…read moreNeck and came with my teacher friends when we all worked in the area. My first thought back then was: Throggs Neck is trying to bring the FANCY back! Throggs Neck used to have some of THE most exclusive Italian restaurants on the strip. White tablecloths, fine dining, service, etc- you know...that old-school, "we're going OUT to dinner" energy. And over the years, a lot of those places disappeared. Fiorentina was determined to pick up where they left off. I'll confess something- I used to be one of those people who said, "I'm not eating at an Italian restaurant if Italians don't own it." Consider me corrected. Because these folks have been bringing their A-game STRONG. My first visit back in '23, my teacher friends and I kept things light. Food was good and atmosphere was nice- but the cocktails were weak. I can't speak on their current strength situation, so proceed carefully or just order wine.Fast-forward to visit #2 in September '26. I suggested Fiorentina for a family lunch after my daughter spent the weekend with her grandma, especially because Fiorentina is now offering a $25 prix-fixe lunch with salad+entrée+coffee or tea OR a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Plus, happy hour drinks EVERY DAY. Say less. We pulled up on a Saturday afternoon. Fiorentina is elegant. White tablecloths, elegant setting, servers who actually understand 'service'. I mean...everyone was attentive and accommodating without hovering over us every five seconds. And then came that bread basket. Chile. That bread with the honey butter deserves its own Yelp review. They say there's green apple in the butter- I didn't taste any- but I didn't care- because that slightly sweet butter was EVERYTHING. Then the food started landing. My daughter had penne with shrimp. I had linguine with clams that was garlicky. Two of my sisters and my mom went for the burgers, while my twin had a salad. We enjoyed ourselves so much that my daughter and I couldn't even finish everything and headed out with leftovers- which is never a problem for me. Service- excellent, The food is on point and the vibe- is exactly what Throggs Neck needs. Bring back the fancy. Bring back the white tablecloths. Bring back getting dressed and actually feeling like you're going out to dinner (or lunch). Fiorentina did exactly that. This second time around was all that and a bag of chips.

Fiorentina Steakhouse has quickly become a staple. It didn't take long because the concept felt…read morefresh and unique for the area. I love being able to recommend a steakhouse that dry ages its own meats right here in the neighborhood. Yesterday, we were a bit pressed for time, so we ordered the lamb chops, skirt steak, and, of course, a nice bottle of wine. Everything was fantastic. The lamb chops were phenomenal, easily among the best I've had at any restaurant. They were incredibly flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. I'm usually not someone who enjoys eating the fat on meat, but the fat on these chops was rendered so beautifully that I found myself eating every bite. There wasn't a single chewy or unpleasant piece. I normally order the porterhouse or ribeye, but the skirt steak was an excellent choice when I wanted something leaner and quicker to enjoy without sacrificing flavor. The fried potato salad is another standout. It's a unique side that's absolutely worth ordering. And then there's the peppercorn sauce served with the lamb chops. It's a total mic drop. I honestly can't put into words how good it is. I found myself dipping everything in it (even my fingers ). It's that delicious! Fiorentina continues to impress every time we visit, and it's become one of my favorite places to recommend for a great steak dinner.

hOME BX! We always…read morehave a wonderful time every time my wife and I visit this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is consistently excellent. I highly recommend the Branzino fish--it's one of the best dishes on the menu! The management is very professional, especially Norma. He always goes above and beyond to make sure every guest has a great experience. If you need anything, he'll make it happen. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back again

I first want to say that I enjoyed my waiter and the service was amazing! From showing up by myself…read morewaiting on some friends to come, I was always treated like a main priority. The Happy Hour menu is what I came for along with the fact that it was Friday and my first full week of being back to work. I decided to come here after walking by and seeing their happy hour menu. The place is huge and beautiful inside. I included a small video in this review so you can have a better idea. They also offer outdoor dining, just a small area because the inside has plenty of space, even at the bar. I decided to get a classic mojito, buffalo chicken wings with sauce on the side, yucca fries with chimi sauce and my girlfriends ordered oysters, nachos, eggplant coquettes, also buffalo wings and beer along with a passionfruit and coconut mojitos. The drinks were good but not strong enough. I should have ordered some shots lol. The yucca fries were really good with the chimi sauce and my girlfriend enjoyed the oysters with all the toppings but thought they were really small. The eggplants and complementary dinner rolls were the stars of the night, they were delicious and I would ordered plenty on my next visit. As the night began to arrive they were setting up the stage for something like a musical act. The atmosphere began to change and the place became more intimate. A bit romantic and that was our que to leave. My overall experience was good, I had an evening and I will do another visit. I'm giving a thumb up! Happy Yelping!

Bro... life-changing, lol…read more Marissa (I hope I'm spelling that right!), our server, and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I were looking for a cute, romantic lunch spot, and this was perfect. The service was exceptional, the food was top-notch, and the beautiful view of Van Cortlandt Park made the experience even better. 10/10 -- highly recommend!!

One of the most reprehensible and disturbing dining experiences of my life, I met for a family…read moredinner with my grandmother for my elderly great uncle's birthday. When I arrived the entire lower level was empty. When I found them, they were halfway up a steep 4 flights of stairs despite my uncle requiring a walker and my grandmother a cane-the hostess had apparently told them they must sit upstairs as the lower level was 'reserved'. Not only did they make no gesture to accommodate them in any other way, this is an EXTREME ADA violation, and could have very well been a lawsuit. The manager, Jimmy, sat and watched as both my grandmother and great uncle struggled to take the stairs, no hand of assistance. When I approached him, I was told 'what's the big deal, so you had to take some stairs'. I told him my uncle fell last year and was hospitalized for 6 months, if you see someone in a walker, why would you do this? His response 'I don't know what you want me to do, buy you a drink?'. Not only was their overall service awful and food barely edible, this is one of the most unaccommodating, disrespectful, and genuinely unsafe establishments I've ever been to.

Wow. I just went to here with my boyfriend's family for his birthday and I'm so glad I did…read more The food was amazing. We ordered the porterhouse, creamed spinach, calamari, baked clams, the jumbo baked potato, and some pasta. The porterhouse was perfectly seasoned, and it was enough for three people to share. Whatever sauce the baked clams were doused in, I need that recipe. I used the complementary bread to soak up some of that juice and it was amazing. Their espresso martinis were also really good and strong. The only thing I did not like was the jumbo baked potato. It just felt like there was Velveeta cheese slathered on top, so if there's an item I would pass on, it would be this one. Just get regular mashed potatoes. The service was amazing. The owner came out to meet with us multiple times. Our waiters were very attentive and gave us ample time to order. They literally cut our meat and served it for us. The ambience was really nice. It's your usual steakhouse joint, with dim lighting. However, the best part about this dinner was that they seated us in a private room with one other party. It was very intimate and nice and I don't think I could've asked for better service. The cherry on top was that they came out with limoncello shots to end the night. If you're in the Westchester area, please definitely come check this place out. It is worth the money, time, and effort. You will not be disappointed.

We've been to Peter's steakhouse a few times and have always enjoyed our experience. Since children…read morecan't sit at the bar, we weren't able to take advantage of happy hour, which was disappointing but understandable. The owner was very gracious and offered us six complementary oysters since we couldn't sit at the bar. The oysters weren't our favorite that evening, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. The rest of the meal was very enjoyable. The crab cake was enormous, the grilled octopus was excellent - my son loved it - and the veal with prosciutto and melted cheese was tasty. The baked potato was huge and cooked perfectly. I ordered a cocktail and they made me one with elderflower which was nice but a little sweet for my taste. My friend's Manhattan was nice and strong. What stood it the most was the hospitality. The owner went out of his way to make sure we had a good experience, and that level of service is sobering we really appreciated. Next time we'll probably make it an adult only happy hour so we can enjoy the bar menu.

Sunday after the 4th no-one wanted to cook at home, so off we went. It's been a hot minute since…read morewe've been here. First thing I noticed is a change in the menu. Not a complete overhaul, more of a reduction. It felt more focused actually. We split the Mar y Tierra so we could each have a little steak and a little lobster without trying to stuff ourselves. The lobster was fully cooked and moist, not chewy like it was overdone. It was perfectly prepared. The steak was done medium-rare and it too was obviously properly marinated and grilled just right. It appears that there has been a change in the kitchen and menu re-focused on their strengths. We'll definitely be back sooner than later. If you want a really good steak, I whole heartedly recommend this place, yes again!

Rip-off place for a Ribeye around 5-6 oz 42$ mostly fat and bone, no bred boring atmosphere. Never…read moreagain!!

My husband and I went there first our 20th year wedding anniversary. We both love BBQ…read more The portions were a good value for tbe money we paid. However the ribs were tough and had no favor.That was not what either of us were expecting. The Cole slaw was tasty but the cucumber salad tasted old. It was a major disappointment. I will stick to seafood on my next visit to City Island my suggestion Sammy should do the same.

Tried this restaurant for the first time with my family. The venue is located in the Bronx on the…read moreever so popular city island and has a large, free parking lot. We went early in the week so there were no weekend crowds to deal with. The venue was clean and bbq/country themed. I was a bit intrigued to try this place as city island and Sammy's fish box (which is across the street) is notorious for its delicious and large portioned seafood dishes. This restaurant is affiliated with Sammy's fish box however the menu is unique and specific to bbq and not necessarily seafood. The waiters were very friendly and helpful when choosing items off the menu. The venue has a full service bar and an extensive drink menu. Items are a bit pricey but not uncommon for city island. We were provided with a basket of warm garlic bread, biscuits and cornbread w/ butter. The garlic bread was good everything else was a bit standard and didn't really stand out. We ordered baked clams as an appetizer which were a bit dry. We tried a cocktail which was good although a bit strong. We ordered the bbq platter for 2 and were pleasantly surprised to see how large the portions were. The platter offered various items which included ribs, brisket, chicken and smoked chicken sausage. All the meats were cooked well and were falling off the bone tender. However, the bbq sauce was a bit unappealing and tasted like a combo of ketchup and hot sauce. The platter came with 3 sides of your choice. We went for the classics, Mac & cheese, candied yams and the Boston baked beans. The Mac and cheese was a complete disappointment and tasted like flour. The candied yams and beans were good. The yellow rice was flavorful. I'm glad I got to try this restaurant however I realized that I will probably stick to seafood when coming to city island.

Willie's steak house has been a staple in the Bronx for 45 years. And as always consistently…read moredelivers great Puerto Rican food, The service was excellent, even though we were the only table being served on Memorial Day, the server was very friendly and accommodating. Regularly checking to see if we needed another drink, clearing the table and bringing what we needed immediately. I was surprised to see how empty the restaurant was as every time I've ever been there it's always packed, I guess people were at Orchard Beach! We unfortunately were at a funeral right next to Willie's so we went in for dinner and as always they didn't disappoint. The place is quite nice with some nice music playing. We were a large crowd so we made the ambiance.

I attended a family celebration at this steakhouse over the weekend for my aunt's 70th birthday. My…read morefamily had reserved a large table, and when I arrived, there wasn't an available seat yet. I simply went to the bar area intending to order food and a drink while waiting. Before I could even speak with the bartender, a man who later appeared to be the manager immediately approached me in a rude and confrontational manner about seats at the bar that had drinks sitting there but no people present. I calmly explained that I only needed a place to sit briefly while ordering and that I would gladly move once the guests returned. What made the situation extremely uncomfortable was that he repeatedly tapped me while speaking to me. I politely told him to stop touching me because it was inappropriate and intimidating. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he became louder and increasingly disrespectful. If this person was truly the manager, his behavior reflected a complete lack of professionalism, customer service, and respect especially toward a woman who was simply trying to order food and enjoy a family event peacefully. Managers are supposed to de-escalate situations, introduce themselves professionally, and treat guests with courtesy. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here at all. The atmosphere and overall experience left such a negative impression on me that I would never personally return or spend my money there again. The only reason I stayed briefly was because my cousin encouraged me not to leave during our family celebration. I frequent many upscale establishments throughout New York and New Jersey and have encountered countless managers and hospitality professionals over the years. This experience stood out for all the wrong reasons. Respect and professionalism cost nothing, and unfortunately, neither was shown that evening.

Reserved for my bday celebration with my girls. They require a payment to hold the reservation…read morewhich I did. We got there and were seated right away. It was not busy. Only 5 tables including us. The waiter came over right away. The drinks were good. The appetizers were also good. We ordered the Branzino. Very good. The Filet and Porter house was not good at all. The porterhouse came out well and we ordered it medium. We sent it back. It came back and seems like it was old steak. I go to many steakhouses. Porter house comes out sizzling. I was really looking forward to a great time and this missed the mark. Now to settle the bill they couldn't subtract my prepayment because the owner was not there. I had high hopes and we ended the night earlier. Very disappointed.

Very chic and beautiful place...great for social media pics!…read moreCame here for Sunday brunch with girlfriends and enjoyed our meal and the bottomless mimosas, especially you couldn't beat the price!!! Gave it 3 stars because the restaurant needs better ventilation for the food smells, since the kitchen is right there, so your clothes will come out smelling like it.

It's been a while since there's been an another good Steakhouse in Westchester since Benjamin's…read moreSteakhouse but here it is. One Rare Italian Steakhouse in the village of Scarsdale pulled it off! My family and I have been here twice for dinner and both times it was busy! We did make reservations ahead of time so we didn't really have to wait for our table. The restaurant is simple but chic and cozy with dark lightings. Service was great! The waiters were all nice and attentive! Our water glasses were never emptied and the plated the food for you too. Now for the food: Appetizer: Bread basket: (5/5) a huge complimentary basket of onion rolls and sliced bread with butter. Delicious! Calamari: (5/5) crispy and tasty. Love the fried pickled peppers too! Salads: Caesar salad: (5/5) love their dressing. It's a little more peppery than others but I really it with the fresh crunchy romaine lettuce. Portion was on the smaller end though. House: (3/5) fresh mixed greens along with tomatoes and a vinaigrette dressing. Nothing special and small portion Porterhouse: (5/5) we got the porterhouse for four medium rare. It was cooked to perfection! The nice char outside and the juicy tender meat inside was an absolute treat! It comes out piping hot and the waiter is there to serve you. This is why you come to a steakhouse! It's truly the star of the show! Creamed spinach: (5/5) smooth and silky but not too creamy just the way I like it. You don't even need to chew! Sautéed spinach: (5/5) if you like garlic, this side is for you! I love garlic and I love spinach so this was made for me. Portion was on the smaller side but the taste made up for it. Mashed potatoes: (4/5) nice and creamy. No gravy but still very tasty. Penne Primavera: (5/5) this was a nice surprise because I really didn't think this dish would taste as good as it did but it was very flavorful. They seasoned it well and the pasta was cooked al dente! Fries: (3/5) typical thick cut fries and portion was tiny so I would probably skip this next time. If they can dress it up with some truffle or Parmesan cheese with rosemary or something and make them crispier then I might reconsider. However, the steak was so good that I'm definitely coming back here soon.

My friends and I had dinner here on a Monday evening, all our first time. Warm and welcoming…read moreatmosphere, smooth service, and mouthwatering food. We ordered a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. We had a Caesar salad and thick cut bacon for starters. The porterhouse for three was so tender, melts in your mouth. For our sides, we had brussels sprouts, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate temptation. Everything was beyond amazing, our new favorite steakhouse spot. Can't believe it took me this long to visit. Highly recommend and I'll absolutely be back.

Lugers is well known, I'm not sure how much new information I can share…read more Like the Brooklyn location, it's dark and old fashioned inside and the staff are absolutely professional and know exactly how to take care of guests. The steak is always perfectly cooked and the sides, like Spinach (don't ask for creamed) and Hash Browns, complement the meat beautifully. If they have burgers available, get one and dip them into the shine from the Porterhouse for an amazing experience. They don't take credit cards unless you have a Luger's card so make sure you have cash or debit available.

Arrived on time. Seating area felt cramped and stuffed considering I booked the reservation a week…read moreprior. Everything felt rushed Steak was supposed to be the main event but it was just ok. Server didn't even bother asking how everyone liked their steak. Just put the steak on each others plate as if everyone likes their steak rare. It was gross We pretty much ordered everything on the menu. Not worth it. Wouldn't recommend a big party for Peter Luger.