Fiorino

I loved this place. It is such a cute little restaurant. I came here for lunch with a vendor. I had the seafood salad. It was amazing and so filling. I loved the bread and dipping sauce. The bruschetta was really good even though tomatoes are not in season right now. I can’t wait to come back for dinner with my husband. We will have to take our homemade limencello, so we can taste test!

As Italian, I can say that fiorino is one of the best Italian restaurants in Philadelphia.
Food is GREAT and so tasty!
Don’t forget to bring your own bottle of wine!

Overall had a great experience here. Good food and plus BYOB. We started off with some complimentary bruschetta and bread. Additionally we got the grilled calamari appetizer.
I tried the Bronzino and it was delicious and fresh. We wrapped up with some tiramisu and some coffee and oh man it was awesome.
Service is attentive here aw well and parking was not too bad even though it was in a residential neighborhood. Nice Italian restaurant if you are in the mood.

This is our current favorite restaurant. What a find! The food is delicious and reasonably priced. It is a local neighborhood place where parking is tough, but not impossible.
Franco (owner/​chef) comes out from the kitchen to say hello, and doesn’t get upset if you go to the kitchen to compliment the meal. BYOB. Reservations are a must.
Pros: Great food, (the gnocchi melts in your mouth). Good sevice, friendly atmosphere.
Cons: Tends to get very noisy. Somewhat crowded because it is small.
THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL GET A GOOD MEAL!

If you’re looking for some authentic Italian cuisine, this is your place! It’s a cute little (VERY little, make a reservation!) BYOB restaurant in East Falls. The food is incredible and they treat you with bruchetta, bread with a delicious sauce and some limoncello to finish your meal! My boyfriend and I went for a nice dinner and we both loved it! We will be back for sure!

Delicious little spot in east falls! We had the Caesar salad, veal Marsala, and gnocchi, and tiramisu– all excellent choices. BYOB and reservations recommended. Will definitely return soon.

Food was very fantastic, probably the best Italian restaurant in Phila area.
The restaurant locates in east fall, few blocks from Ridge ave but very quiet neighborhood. The place is small but very cozy. We came here for my girlfriend’s birthday and have plenty of seats available when we arrived.
The complimentary bruschetta with diced tomatoes is decent, not too salty nor too dry. More bread was served, the dipping is nice and sweet. I ordered the seafood pasta and my girlfriend ordered the seafood salad where both dishes are loaded with seafood. but i did wish mine came with more pasta. Overall, very pleasurable experience and will definitely go back again.

Fiorino is a quaint little restaurant with good food and friendly staff. I’d definitely recommend making a reservation. There is limited outdoor seating (a few tables) but I’d probably recommend eating inside, even if it is a bit small.
Overall, Fiorino is a good choice for an authentic, but not overly upscale dinner or a casual date and is BYOB which is nice too. Our server was friendly, though not the most helpful in menu suggestions, but I’d recommend the ravioli and the tiramisu was good too! Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic service, incredibly nice staff, and delicious menu!
Minestrone soup is hearty and big, and the cheesecake was fantastic. Waiter Brought us out some limoncello which was a nice touch, and was very fairly priced overall.
Quaint tiny restaurant though, definitely make reservations — intimate seating right next to your neighbors, lucky we had a friendly couple who were talkative but respected our space/​conversation.

Friend and I decided to have dinner here and I called at start of week and made reservation. On Wednesday my friend asked if we could push it back an hour. So I called the place and the gentleman said sure and made it 6:30. On the night of we were running a bit late and called ahead to inform the restaurant and the woman answering could not find our reservation. Seems the gentleman deleted my reservation without adding new time.
The woman told us to come anyway and that they should be able to accommodate us. They were able. I ordered the clams with spaghetti my partner ordered one of the specials. Our food came incredibly quickly. We didn’t even have time to touch the bread.
The spaghetti and clams was alright, but I wouldn’t go back for it. The special, my friend ordered, was amazing. It was a stuffed pasta that was packed with flavor.
For desert I ordered the tiramisu, after having a delicious one in new York recently I was worried this one would not live up to par, but it did. The flavors were balanced and it was the highlight of my meal!
The environment was cozy and quaint and filled with a more elderly crowd. When the dining room filled with patrons it became hard to hear my friend. I would recommend going earlier for a more intimate feel if the idea of a crowd is off putting.

This place is officially the best Italian restaurant I have been too. This place is a good for date nights, celebrations or just casual dining. You can easily get dressed up here or come in wearing jeans, both are acceptable and fitting.
On to the food…
You get complementary bread with marinara sauce. The sauce was literally the best sauce I’ve had with bread. It was so good that my friend and I finished it all!
I started off dinner with the caprese special. To be honest I only came to this place because I saw the picture of the caprese and it looked so good! The tomatoes are fresh and grown in a garden near by. You can really taste the difference between an organic garden tomato and one that has been treated with chemicals. This is a must try dish.
For the entrée I decided to go with the season scolgio and my friend went with the veal special. The veal dish was creamy and cheesy! I thought it was a little too salty but my friend thought it was perfect. Definitely give this place a try if you’re in the area. There’s a reason why this place is rated 4.5 stars

So, so authentic! Our new favorite place, next to Modo mio!
Seafood salad incredible! Tortellini pasta was unbelievable… can’t wait to go back!

I have a rule– No Eating Italian Out! Simply put, nobody can cook it better than I can. This place made me eat my words! We’ve been here twice now, both times for date night– and it doesn’t get better than this, Frank kills it!
The first time we went we sat outside, and enjoyed the beet salad (which was crispy, crunchy, bitter, and sweet). Beets aren’t normally something I’d try, but based on the other reviews I felt like I had to. I was not steered wrong. The caprice salad is delicious too. The mozzarella was fresh + salty, and the tomatoes were dense, and crunchy. It was perfect.
The Main courses were perfection too, and reminded me of everything my nona made growing up. While I could write an essay on them– I’m hesitant to do so. All I can say is eat at Fiorino– seriously!

Cute little romantic byob tucked back on a little side street in East Falls. We had several apps, entrees and desserts and all were wonderful! Some favs are the seafood salad, eggplant rollatini, Branzino and mango gelato. Each dish is made to order so bring an extra bottle with you, it’s totally worth the wait!

Howdy Folks!
Another impressive showing Friday night from Fiorino. My last visit to this discreet East Falls gem has propelled it to the top of my exclusive Philadelphia Italian restaurant list.
First, we made reservations on Wednesday and were rewarded with a great corner table by the window. Next, we didn’t see the appetizer we had during our last visit on the menu (prosciutto with mozzarella and tomatoes), so we asked. They knew just what we were talking about and provided it for us. I don’t know where they’re getting these tomatoes but they will knock your socks off.
My GF had the tagliatelle bolognese for her main. It was a very thick and meaty bolognese that paired wonderfully with the thick noodle. I had the veal bocconcini with spinach and mozzarella rolled inside. It was served with some great veggies and shockingly tasty potatoes. Capped the night off with a great homemade tiramisu.
Will certainly be back.

Gosh I love a hidden wonder, and this li’l nook is harboring some mighty fine food in a super sublime atmosphere. I (luckily) work nearby and finally had the pleasure of popping in for lunch. Everything was delicious. I have to admit that I felt some kind of way about being the only diner in the place who disregarded the BYOB (I mean, it is Monday and I was on my lunch break. Le yada.), but otherwise, the service was exceptionally pleasant despite the sudden rush.
There aren’t a lot of tables, so it gets pretty cozy inside, but everyone was jovial, and when they’re serving food that’s so deliciously fresh, how could they not be?
I had the soup of the day which was a lobster bisque. I’ve been on a bisque kick lately and this bowl kept the streak a-​flowin’. Rich, creamy and flavorful. I also got the eggplant rollatini, and that. was. scrumdiddlyumptious! Clean and happy plates abounded.
I’m tickled to have a new go-​to lunch spot in my midst. If you’re in East Falls, head on down Indian Queen and stop on in!

This is a true neighborhood gem. I am putting it in my permanent rotation!
It is BYOB and they immediately helped open the bottle of wine we brought.
The evening started with a complimentary bruschetta with diced tomatoes. Very yummy!
Then they served a delicious Italian bread with matainata sauce for dipping
I got the grilled calamari for an appetizer. I enjoyed the arugula salad on the side better.
My friend got the eggplant rotini, the special that evening. They were amazing and deserve to be on the regular menu. I only got one bite and it was difficult to hold my fork back.
I wanted to get the Branzino special but I was craving pasta. For my main course I requested a trio of pastas: the gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce, the tagliatelle Bolognese, and the cheese ravioli. Wow and yummy! The gnocchi were like eating clouds. They melted in my mouth. I never met a cheese ravioli I didn’t love.
The service is personal. The chef visited our table and chatted far longer than an obligatory stop. We liked that and enjoyed his conversation. When it came to them calling us a taxi, they went beyond caring and stood outside to wait for it and hold it until we came outside.
The place is small and on a Saturday night, and as expected, packed. I had made a reservation ahead if time on OpenTable so we were good.
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While everything here was thoroughly enjoyable, I can’t say that it was particularly exciting. The highly recommended bolognese fell flat. The eggplant, however, had much more vibrant flavors.
The complimentary bruschetta and refilled bread baskets were a nice touch. I particularly enjoyed the tomato tapenade. However, I felt that these, as well as the caprese, would have benefitted from some olive oil of a higher quality.
Finally, I was perplexed about the whole limoncello situation. The table next to us received «the best limoncello they’ve ever tasted», yet every other table didn’t, despite ordering dessert. What is the deal? Who do you have to screw to get some limoncello??? The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

I was in town on business and looking for a place to eat relatively close to my hotel, which was not so wonderfully located. What a find in Fiorino!
I called first, just to be sure they could accommodate one at 8pm on a Monday evening. The gentleman with whom I spoke told me to come on by.
The restaurant is in a fairly residential neighborhood with narrow streets and lots of parked cars. At first I worried that I wouldn’t find a spot, but there were several just down the block.
When I arrived, I was greeted by a woman who asked if I had just called. I really appreciated that she knew that, that the man who answered the phone had communicated about it. They had a table ready and waiting for me, which I also appreciated.
What a fabulous, quaint restaurant. From start to finish everything was just great. The space is small, so the suggestion in other reviews to make a reservation is a very good idea (and precisely what prompted me to call first, even though it was 8pm on a Monday…).
I started with the mussels marinara, which were very good, and I used the fabulous fresh bread to mop up the extra sauce. Delicious. There were many wonderful sounding options for dinner and I settled on the branzino, which was cooked very well, and accompanied by potatoes and mixed vegetables. For dessert I had the zuppa inglese (rum cake), which is one of the desserts they make at the restaurant, and it was fantastic.
I was fortunate to strike up a conversation with Kathy, my server, as she was not only great at her job, but also lovely. Whenever I’m in Phila I will make a point of eating at Fiorino. It was truly a fantastic experience.

Amazing. Italian. Restaurant.
The food here is fresh, prices are reasonable, and it is BYOB!
Upon seating, we’re presented with bruschetta followed by complimentary bread accompanied with a flavorful tomato based spread.
Went here for the first time and I might’ve gotten carried away with the seafood. But it was well worth it.
We ordered the grilled calamari as a starter and it was grilled to perfection. I could not get enough of it. I will definitely get it again next time I return.
For an entrée, I had the spaghetti scoglio and it was a plethora of seafood over spaghetti. Personally not a fan of spaghetti pasta, but the seafood was extremely fresh and wine sauce very flavorful. I even found myself dipping the bread into the sauce… repeatedly.
My friend had the Adriatic Salad, which was also very good and carb watcher friendly. Again, tons of seafood and even lump crab on top, perfectly tossed over a bed of greens. See the pics attached — Words can’t describe how good it is!
For dessert we opted for the lemon cake, which was a special not on the menu. Moist and paired well with the raspberry drizzle.
When we received our check, we were also offered complimentary limoncello! What a way to end a fantastic meal!
The restaurant is located in a somewhat residential area, so parking might be tight. And seating is very limited (see pic), so I’d suggest reservations.