FABULOUS!! Rick and his team did most of the flowers for my aunt's wake and memorial service and they were just beautiful. The flowers were very fresh and the design was modern and tasteful. I highly recommend this florist and will use them again. THANKS!! read more

I had a horrible experience ordering from them today. The manager Joy is very rude and unprofessional.

I ordered flowers for my mom from here. She was very disappointed. I spent $75. The bouquet was very small, and most of the flowers were dead. I would never order from here again. read more

The picture on the left is the arrangement delivered just this morning versus the pics on the right side which is what is represented on their website and what we ordered. Yes, the ordering experience was easy and they delivered on time which is appreciated. However, they used a bunch of filler greenery and leaves and not nearly enough flowers. A cheap looking rendition of what is advertised. Not to mention, we did our own measurements. The height of the arrangement was just under 11" and the width just 14" - again short of what is advertised and paid for for a Premium arrangement. I didn't bother calling to complain because other reviewers have commented that the service is rude and gets you no where. So here is my review backed up with pics. read more

Sam Rao Florist - Pic on left is what we got versus pics on right what was advertised. Can you tell the difference? - Florists Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Decided to buy local instead of one 800 flowers and received for the second time a complete bait and switch. You would be shocked by how bad and how unlike what was ordered was sent. I am going to give this company the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a mistake they're not the same color nor size nor vase nor message. If not fixed by tomorrow will post from my accounts pictures what was ordered and what was delivered. Hopefully this company stands by what they promise. I'll let you all know tomorrow read more

Sam Rao Florist - This is the $120 that I ordered - Florists Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Went to order a Prom Corsage for next weekend. The lady said they were no longer taking orders. A week before, okay fine. I asked if she knew anyplace else locally that makes them. Her response was shrugging her shoulders while giggling and laughing "No." Her rudeness was completely unnecessary! It will be the last time I visit there!!! With graduations, proms, recitals and many many more events that comes with having four children it is ALOT of business to miss out on! If you can't handle a simple corsage a week before prom how the heck do you manage funeral arrangements with just a couple days notice??? Do you laugh at grieving customers too or just teenagers coming in for important milestones in their lives??? read more

I got the flowers for my wedding from Sam Rao and they looked beautiful! Much more reasonably priced than what I was expecting. Flowers were delivered to the hotel where the bridal party was getting ready right on time and the bouquets arrived in vases to keep them fresh until the ceremony. read more

Ordered a corsage that we needed last minute online through this florist- said same day delivery. Almost 2 hours later they called me and said they were refunding me and they won't do it because they're running out of time. Don't advertise on your site that you can do same day delivery if you won't. It's false advertising. I've used this florist many many times- won't shop here again, will advise my friends and family members don't use- will recommend my friend who is getting married this year not to use as well. read more

Beautiful flowers all of the time!!! Recipients are always pleased and I am proud to send.

My order did not match what I selected online at all! I ordered 2 of the same arrangements, delivered to different addresses. I called the shop to order. I don't mind the color change. The basket does not fit this arrangement at all. Too big. I did upgrade to three plants other than two. It looks like a Easter basket compared to what I ordered. I am disappointed. Below is what was what I expected compared to what was delivered read more

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RUDE and NOT confidential I agree with the other reviewer that the establishment is RUDE. I called to inform them of a confidentiality error (they gave a billing slip with my personal information to a recipient who was receiving an arrangement on behalf of our organization, not me personally) and they repeatedly cut me off saying "We do NOT send that information"/"We did not do that". Yet, the recipient came to let me know that they are sending my name and address with the arrangements I ordered online. The RAO employee then handed the phone to someone else, who was also extremely rude. After she repeatedly denied it as well, I informed the woman on the phone that good customer service would be to apologize for their error and work to correct it in the future, and her response was, "Don't tell me what to do! What, YOU'VE never made a mistake?!?" She then proceeded to tell me that it was likely "the computer's fault" and "Don't you work with computers... don't they ever make errors for you? WHAT, YOU'VE never made a mistake". RAO wanted me to make my employee bring the slip to them as proof since he "does not live that far away and they do not give out that information"... When I told her I am not making my employee go out of his/her way to PROVE that they did something, she threatened to call herself and tell him to, and then hung up on me. WOW. Organizations make errors, I get it. It is the way in which those errors are handled that really shows someone's true colors. Having multiple people at an establishment behave in this manner shows me that the organization supports the way in which this was handled. Denial, defensiveness, and blaming a customer when you made a mistake is not promising. I have made many orders over the past few years, including flowers for my wedding and multiple orders on behalf of businesses (no idea if this info has been handed out each time), and after someone informed me they are sending my personal address and billing information out upon delivery, I will never use them again. Beware if you are not looking to have your personal information given on a delivery slip. The ONLY place my name and address were entered when ordering was for the credit card information and CC address verification. Other companies simply deliver the arrangement and information provided for the card, as expected by the person placing an order. While this may not be an issue for everyone, there are certainly times when it is. Do not expect the billing information provided to be confidential. read more

Still fresh after a week! I received a beautiful arrangement from Rao's a week ago and 7 days later, it is still absolutely gorgeous. White roses opened to a huge 5-6 inches across. read more

Sam Rao Florist - Still beautiful a week after delivery - Florists Near Me - Syracuse, New York

order all of my flowers from here, love supporting local business! never disappointed! excellent staff and customer service!

This florist has ALWAYS presented the most beautiful floral arrangements. Never disappointed. Used for funeral, calling hours, weddings, anniversaries and Spring arrangements over 20 years. Never failed to produce the finest available. You never have to worry, it will be done right. Thank you for the many years of service. Paul & Coleen Clapper, Syracuse, NY read more

Do yourself a favor and ask the recipient to send you a photo of them alongside the arrangement. Second year in a row that the centerpiece my sister received didn't match up to what I ordered, not even close. read more

Sam Rao Florist did the flowers for my daughter's recent wedding and they were fantastic to work with. Knowledgeable, kind, helpful and really fun to work with. The flowers were perfect in every way. I will never work with any other florist and give them my highest recommendation. read more

I worked with Rick and he did not disappoint. He took the image I selected and knocked it out of the park. I was also pleased with his prompt responses and overall communication. Thank you so much! read more

Sam Rao is a very reputable florist. I have ordered from them many times and have never been disappointment in their service or quality. Saying they are rude is untrue and ridiculous. Rick and his staff do everything that is needed for their customer's satisfaction. I would never consider ordering from any other florist. read more

if i could give zero stars and make a review i would! i was being sent flowers to cheer me and the delivery person ruined my whole day! do not order from someone who does not respect your time or money!!! the owner was unbothered when i called to complain read more

I called to place an order for flowers for my mom. The woman who answered the phone was disgustingly rude to me. Throughout the phone call she had a piss-poor attitude, even while I was being nice, and didn't seem to want to help me at all. I was about to drop over $100 at this establishment but this woman's horrible attitude made me change my mind. Eventually I just told her "You know what? Nevermind, I'm going to call somewhere else with someone who is nicer." I placed my order through St Agnus floral and they were very gracious and kind. My advice to Sam Rao staff- hire someone who actually has decent social skills. You lost a customer thanks to this woman. Don't waste your time with Sam Rao, take your hard earned money elsewhere and to someone who will actually treat you like a human. I am disappointed with how I was treated by that woman. You guys are surrounded by plants and flowers ALL DAY, and you're rude?! Funny. People call florists for anniversaries, valentines, weddings and funerals- you'd think your staff would have the decency to be kind over the phone. I would give less than one star if I could. That girl needs a serious attitude adjustment. I will tell everyone I know about how awful my experience was here. Absolutely disgusting. read more

I placed an online order which was confirmed for delivery on Jan. 31, New Year's Eve. Late morning I received an email stating that the order could not be delivered due to availability of product. How does a florist not have red roses for an order that was placed 4 days in advance? Most unprofessional service! This ruined a special evening! I will be sure everyone knows about this! read more

I used Sam Rao florist for a centerpiece for a party. The venue recommended them and I was very happy with the result. Sam Rao florist was very easy to work with over the phone. They listened to my request and delivered a gorgeous arrangement! read more

Rick and the rest of the staff are so amazing. It is one thing when you have good, quaility product, but it is another when you have staff that actually care about their customers. Sam Rao's did the flowers for my brothers funeral and they were so unbelievably beautiful. Flowers are the type of thing that requires advice from the experts, Sam Rao's knows what they are talking about and most importantly you can trust them. Never have I ever dealt with a florist that has gone ABOVE and BEYOND for me during such a difficult time. I highly recommend. Plus all of their gift ware is so beautiful, you would never expect to walk into a flower shop and see as much quality, well made gift ware as you do here. read more