Cafe Fiore Cromwell

100/10!!! Amazing food and service! The seafood is always delicious and fresh. Meatballs are very tender and flavorful. My extremely picky five year old almost finished his plate. We live in a different town but would come back over and over again.

My plate was delicious, but I wish I ordered the lasagna. My mouth dropped when I saw it come out for another person that was at our party all in all this place is great spot to eat. We were celebrating a friends birthday and we had a really great time. The food was spectacular. I highly recommend going to this place!

We had a great time to celebrate my Mom's birthday. We know how to cook Italian food, in my family, and Cafe Fiore Cromwell did not disappoint. My Dad had the veal parmesan and he loved it. My wife had sole, my Mom had ravioli and I had the salmon. We all enjoyed our food. The Gelato truffle balls were excellent for dessert too! The Tartufo was delicious. The staff was friendly and very attentive even on a busy Saturday night. I will definitely be back.

Cafe Fiore, I have only gone when I had an event to attend. This time it was for a baby shower. They have separate rooms for parties. They always do an excellent job from the food to the service staff. The room was bright and spacious, would recommend it for any event.

Have eaten lunch and dinner here 4-5 times in the last 9 months. It is a good restaurant option. In fact, you can get a full blown lunch meal at the bar for the same amount of money you’d spend in the neighboring restaurants for far less quality. Chicken Fiore, Chicken Marsala, Lasagne, Veal or Chicken Parmigiana have all been very good.

Absolutely delicious, it was tough making up my mind! The eggplant didn't have skin on it and was so tasty!!!

Garlic knots are simply fantastic 10/10. The pasta fagioli left a little be desired but we took care of that with some Parmesan cheese 7/10 for the soup, but it was nice to dip the knots into the broth. 10/10 on the chicken francese though it was perfectly tender and the flavor was dialed. Our server Abraham was incredible. The music elevated the atmosphere.

My husband and I just moved in the area coming from West Hartford and we have been looking for quality entrees atmosphere and service a d we found this all here. We sat at the bar and Lena took care of us. SHE WAS THE BEST BARTENDER EVER!!! She knew how to run the bar alone.This place is exceptionally over and beyond. This will be our new pla e to have lunch or dinner. They also have happy hour which is great for when we get put of work. Don't miss this restaurant.

I absolutely love the bread here and the Mushrooms Ravioli is amazing. This place is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's really nice inside. The service was great. My water was filled on point each time the drinks were great too.

First time at Cafe Fiore we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon what a wonderful experience . As soon as we entered the establishment we were greeted by the staff. Super friendly and good parking. Very good Italian food. We ordered the portobello mushroom as an appetizer came out, piping hot with lots of cheese very tasty. I ordered the Veal and Shrimp with eggplant and vodka sauce nice size portion and lots a flavor not to mention you get a salad with your meal, which is always a plus. My husband ordered the Veal Fiore with fresh tomatoes the Veal was tender and cooked to perfection. Very clean atmosphere. Decorated very nice . Nice place to take a date , quiet atmosphere.

Had reservations at 6:30. The restaurant was busy with large groups and the banquet hall had a party going on. We finally were served around 7:45. I noticed that my knife was on the floor so I replaced it. Much to my surprise , when the second knife was placed on the tablecloth, it slide off the table! It was a square table with round edge leafs. The leaf edges never extended fully, so the leaf was pitched downward . We talked about this to the manager and he made no effort in correcting the situation, only replacing the utensils! We were finally finished a little after 8:30 pm! The salmon grilled that was ordered was fresh but the salmon Oreganata was either frozen or ready to spoil in the fridge.

Cafe Fiore is one of my favorite places to eat. They have a decent sized dining room and a huge bar area. It's been newly renovated. They have ample parking. They start you off with a bowl of garlic knots. These are hands down the BEST garlic knots I've ever had! I always order their Chicken Genovese. It's fried thinly sliced eggplant, a layer of tomatoes then lastly chicken breast. It's served over top of pasta with a creamy pesto sauce. It comes with a side salad and their balsamic dressing is very good. Their prices are reasonable. Our server was very attentive and they were pretty busy the night I went but she still checked in often.

Came here for a wedding. Appetizer, stuff mushrooms and clams were the best. Main course fish lemon butter sauce, outstanding, ziti good along with the eggplant. All the food was very tasty. Wipe up everything with their knots. Service very good, parking a challenge .

I went to a event dinner at cafe Fiore yesterday and for a Tuesday it was packed the parking was full , thankfully the restaurant is located in a plaza so there's still plenty of parking . Walking in the place is very nice plenty of lightening clean and with a modern chic vibe. The staff was amazing and our waiter was phenomenal! He greeted us with a smile made sure he wrote everything down and did not make a single mistake and was very pleasant ! We started with a red sangria which was great , perfectly balanced for me ( not too sweet and not to bitter ) . Next we were served the house garlic parm bread ... and it was amazing I ate 3 rolls ( no regrets ) and I took some home and reheated it was still so soft and delicious ! Highly recommend the bread ! For appetizers we were served calamari which was a little underwhelming as it was a little dry , but with the marinara sauce it was okay . The mozzarella sticks were good. The clams came with bacon and if you like clams they were really good , however my favourite was the mushrooms ( these mushrooms were huge but cooked to perfection ) . For entres we got the eggplant with ricotta , chicken parm and cafe Fiore pasta . The eggplant ricotta was cooked perfectly , the chicken was a little dry . But the pasta which was like a twist on penne à la vodka ... was my favourite it was absolutely delicious !!! I mostly ate the pasta ( I had seconds even though I was stuffed .. but I just couldn't stop eating it ) highly recommend the cafe fiore pasta ! For dessert we were served tiramisu which was delicious as well ! Can't wait to come back and try some different dishes!

Definitely not my 1st time here. I ordered the full meal as I missed the HH by a few minutes arriving late. Actually you get the pasta and salad with it for $5 more than on the HH special. Definitely worth every penny as it's consistently always good. Never had I had a bad meal here. I usually sit at the bar for the specials. I didn't get any drinks but usually I do the espresso martini. The ambiance is very warm and comforting no matter where you seat.

Upon recommendation, I visited the Cafe Fiore Restaurant because I was looking for a GOOD Italian restaurant option in Cromwell. Right off Route 9, along Route 372, Cafe Fiore has its own parking lot parking in front of a larger shopping plaza near the Walmart in Cromwell. I went in for a late lunch with my two daughters (pre-teen and a sleeping baby). The restaurant inside has a very classic upscale look, and I felt a little under dressed after coming from an outdoor charity event, but it wasn't an issue. There was plenty of seating (they have both indoor and outdoor), and we chose to eat inside at a booth, and the staff was very welcoming. We both got Chicken Parmigana off the menu. The sauce that Cafe Fiore makes is a sweeter sauce. It caught me off guard, but I quite enjoyed it and thought it was delicious. I'll be back the next time I'm in the area and looking for some yummy Italian food.

My family and I had a reservation on a Sunday. When we arrived there were no other patrons. Our server (who we later discovered was the manager), took our drink and food order without problems. A very large private party, in the other room, started to arrive. At this point in our experience the lunch was served. No one came by to offer us another round of drinks. When we finished the meal, we were interested in coffee and dessert. We had to flag someone down for the menu. Then we had to flag someone down to place the order. After dessert and coffee, someone in our group had to go to the host stand to find our server - who we had not seen since ordering the food. Our original server/manager then arrives at our table and says, "Here I am. What do you want." We could excuse the poor service to an extent, but her response to us was rude. We have been to Cafe Fiore before. We will never again.

I visited Cafe Fiore with my mom on a Friday night. It was very busy and we didn't make a reservation but they were still able to accommodate us. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I ordered the cucumber cooler (gin cocktail) and it was refreshing and tasty. They provided free garlic knots as the bread for the table that were buttery and delicious. We also ordered fried mozzarella and Caesar salad which had the perfect amount of dressing. For entree, I ordered the chicken parm with vodka sauce and my mom got the sole francaise (lemon fish fillet). Both were SO GOOD. I love that both the chicken and the fish melted in my mouth and the portion sizes were big. For dessert we got the crème brûlée and the cheesecake. It wasn't the best dessert I ever had, but it was still good. I would highly recommend eating at Cafe Fiore!!

I always drove by this place never giving it much thought and omg was I missing out the food is AMAZING. Best Italian I've had in a long time and I can't wait to go back and try more menu items!

Very nice fine dining establishment in Cromwell. Tables were dressed with white table clothes and we were brought to a table by the fireplace which made our experience very pleasant. Our server was very attentive and friendly. He made sure to check in with us from beginning to end. As soon as we sat down, my favorite part that started our dinner was the complimentary fresh garlic knots! So yummy and definitely appreciated. We ordered a few appetizers which included fried calamari, fried mozzarella and portobello mushrooms. The portobello mushrooms were delicious. They were made with fresh garlic, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. For my entree I had the chicken Genovese. A chicken with fresh tomato, sliced eggplant, mozzarella cheese and topped with a creamy pesto sauce. It was served with a side of parpadelle pasta and a side salad with Parmesan peppercorn dressing. Everything was good. I have a sweet tooth so we all shared some desserts which included the Creme brulee, chocolate mousse, cannoli gelato, and cheesecake. My favorite was the cheesecake!! Such a nice evening and so happy I experienced such a great time, with good food good drinks and good service!

The food was very good and service was also very good. All in all very good. The atmosphere was quiet and pleasant.

We were pleased with our meal at Fiore's. Just a last minute decision to try the restaurant since we always pass by and the parking lot is usually full. The service was great, very fast with our orders. I ordered the chicken fiore and would definitely get it again. The garlic knots were so additive! Overall, I would come back to try some more dishes.

Service is always quick and food is very good, our waiter (Nick) was the best! Very friendly host as well. I've been both for happy hour and Saturday night dinner and very much enjoyed both. Their list of cocktails is very good and the food is quality. Saturday night seemed to have some live music and but there is option to sit in quieter side as well. Will definitely be back.

The atmosphere and the staff are outstanding. Every meal has been delicious. It is nice to see the salad is included in the price of your entree. Another plus you don't have to struggle with parking like Middletown.

Solid Italian restaurant. Nice ambiance but a bit loud. Large bar area. Place was very busy which is always a good sign. Felt a bit rushed to finish our dinner but was not a major issue. Food was very enjoyable. The garlic knots served as a starter were very good. Fresh, warm and great garlic flavor. Ordered the chicken marsala over Farfalle. Chicken and pasta were both perfectly cooked. Very good marsala sauce. Service was solid. Our waiter was attentive and the food was served fairly quickly. All in all a nice dining experience. Will be coming back for a deeper dive into the menu.

Everything about my lunch at Cafe Fiore was right on target. The restaurant is tastefully upscale appointed with table clothed tables and clean as a whistle. The service is prompt and friendly and at least four people came to the table to help . The meal started with a fresh green salad with cucumber tomato and an olive. I ordered chicken and shrimp with cheese, asparagus and eggplant and vodka sauce over pappardelle. This is a a delightful combination and well made. K ordered veal parm. She said it was good but the veal was a little hard to cut. Oh yes, there were warm garlic knot rolls included. They were great and I don't usually go for garlic breads. We're too full to order anything else and we took home a lot of food. So good.

AMAZING! I attended a baby shower here. The restaurant is so cute. The staff were great the food was even better. The calamari was light and not greasy. The pasta was delicious and so were the drinks!

The food at Cafe Fiore is amazing!! Everything was so delicious and fresh. The service was amazing too. Definitely check it out. It does not disappoint! Buon appetito!

Cafe Fiore is one of our favorite restaurants. The service is excellent, attentive but not overbearing. The food is excellent! My favorite is the chicken parmigiana, served over a bed of homemade pasta. Chicken is tender, pasta cooked to perfection and a delicious sauce. Friends who've had other dishes rave about them and portions are ample. We almost always take food home. The restaurant is clean, with a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere.

Cafe Fiore is an authentic Italian dining experience. We stopped by while in the area and it was a very pleasant experience. The Eggplant Rottalini was very good and atop the pappardelle noodles, it was something I'd never eaten before but thoroughly enjoyed. I really appreciated the garlic knots that were extremely buttery and generously coated with parmesan cheese. A great choice for lunch in the Cromwell area.

Lunch today to try out a recommendation. I was told the Salmon Oreganata was good...it wasn't it was excellent. The garlic knots were great and hot and delicious. The appetizer of Calamari was good but no tentacles [my favorite part] with a sweet tomato dipping sauce. The salmon was perfectly cooked with capers and white wine over a simple pasta and fresh broccoli. The included garden salad was good with a creamy balsamic house dressing. We skipped dessert but had a cup of tea. Good attentive service in an empty room [as requested] for meeting purposes. Music was a little loud but they turned it down for us. Will definitely go back.

Is it the best Italian food I've ever had? No. But did it hit the spot when i was in town for a wedding and food options were limited? Absolutely. Sat at the bar and the bartender who seated us was so great, wish I had written down his name. This is the sort of place where you walk in and you are treated like a friend in a GOOD way. Their seasonal drinks were great, and the lasagne was my favorite, overall everything was totally solid, and with semi limited dining options nearby I highly recommend!

"There's a honky tonk in this town, They call the loser's lounge, And I guess I'm a charter member, you could say" (Ringo Starr) We attended a private function tonight in the Cafe Fiore Restaurant and Lounge's banquet room. It was our first time there and we both agreed the food was very good. We started off with an appetizer course - platters of fried mozzarella cheese triangles, calamari and marinara sauce, and stuffed portobello mushrooms. I very much liked the two I tried (calamari and mushrooms). Dinner was a buffet of garlic knots, eggplant rolatini, chicken cutlets, ziti with vodka sauce, salad, and salmon with broccoli. I passed on the rolls and salmon but made a plate of salad, eggplant, chicken, pasta, and broccoli. I loved the eggplant. I've always found homemade eggplant difficult to cook. Mine is always rubbery and chewy, but Cafe Fiore's was fork tender and delicious. The chicken cutlet was thin, cooked beautifully and totally greaseless. Dessert was tiramisu and I'm sorry I neglected to include a photograph. Lets just say it was gobbled up very quickly. The servers and bartenders were professional and friendly. All in all, our first impression of Cafe Fiore was a very favorable one.

I give it 5 stars for everything except the steak, that gets 1 star because it was raw. We ordered medium and it was blue. Had to cut it send it back to finish cooking But everything else was delicious. And the ambiance was pleasant.

We enjoy Italian food in the area and Cafe Fiore is no different. The Veal Pizzaiola was a smaller entree, but packed a flavor punch. It is a relaxed atmosphere, just once it is full it feels a bit loud. The service was above average and friendly.

A friend and I recently tried Cafe Fiore for the first time. I have passed this restaurant for a number of years and always wanted to try. I forget our servers name but he had a great personality. We started with the fried mozzarella and salad and I had a yummy chocolate martini. The garlic knots were out of this world! I tried a chicken and shrimp dish that also came with eggplant and asparagus. Overall, even though it was lacking in salt (salt and pepper were on the table) I thought it was still very tasty. I had more than enough to take home for lunch the next day as the portions were very healthy. I would definitely be open to coming back to try more of the menu!

We've been here several times and have enjoyed it each time. The pasta sauce is delicious and the pappadelli that comes with the meals is fresh made. They include a large variety of dishes that include salad and delicious garlic rolls at a very reasonable price. They have a very large dining area, a bar and outside tables. We never had to wait for a table or make reservations even tho the dining room is busy. Service is quick too! It's become our go-to when we want Italian!

Haven't wrote a review in a while but felt compelled to describe the reality of this garbage pale of a restaurant located off of a service exit on highway 91. The average age of the clientele appeared to be 106 years old ... everyone stared at us like we were aliens upon entry. Makes sense , place had the decor of an assisted living facility. Bartender was rude , nasty and absolutely unhelpful. Total idiot... Though I can't be too hard on him ... I'd be miserable too if I found myself working in this place. Service in general was terrible and felt extremely uncomfortable from start to finish. Now let's move onto the food ... There is nothing remotely resembling an Italian dish in this place. I was appalled as an Italian. It is laughable to say the least. But hey ... I suppose these people just don't know any better. The bread (which we had to ask for) ... disgusting The salad ... small & disgusting The main course ... disgusting (sauce with runny water at the bottom and cheap grade pasta cooked to death) We asked for two plates to share that were then given to us dirty and covered in some kind of greasy residue ... The next day we were sick to our stomachs. Zero stars - turn it into a gas station

Excellent Italian food and drinks. The prices are reasonable and the servers are friendly. Never a wait.

Glad we stopped here on our way home Friday night. No reservations so we sat in the bar. Happy we did as we were entertained by a lovely Italian singer. The eggplant and veal parm over pasta were both delicious! They must be famous for their garlic knots which went perfectly with the homemade sauce. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Glad we stopped

Sat there for 15 minutes without a single person acknowledging us. The hosts sat there and didn't bother to alert anyone about it either it seemed like. Also the lack of a kid menu is not preferable for my family situation. I've had positive experiences at Fiore before but this trip was extremely underwhelming. We walked out after waiting so long, not sure when I'll be back

Excellent selection in food and drink. Great staff. Convenient location and handicap accessible

Cafe Fiore is the newest addition to the Fiore group of restaurants and it easily matched if not exceeded our usual go to , Fiore 2 in Middletown. We dined early on a recent Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed this new location. The interior is bright and spacious with several booths along the perimeter in the main dining area with a fireplace on the far end. There also are a few smaller dining areas and a large bar, if you enjoy dinner at the bar. The menu is extensive with several additional options from the Middletown location. The veal dishes for us have always been a standout. As it was our first visit, we ordered our usuals and every item was excellent. Veal Genovese is my favorite while my husband alternates between a few , he chose the Veal Parm tonight. Generous portions , served piping hot with the perfect balance of sauce to entree. Dinner comes with a small side salad, warm garlic knots and most entrees are served over fresh pappardelle. Service was friendly and attentive. As a side note, no matter how busy it is, we've noticed entrees often are served a bit too quickly in Middletown and the same here, particularly if the table orders appetizers. Next time we will mention to slow down the entree. A small issue that is just worth pointing out and in no way ruined our delicious dinners. We will definitely return to Cafe Fiore soon!

I've been here 3 times in the last 2 months and have truly enjoyed each visit!! The food more than met my expectations, as I've frequented Fiore's in Middletown for years. This location, however, is classier inside. It's spacious and there are plenty of tables. They have a gas fireplace which is nice to sit by on a cold day. I've had veal dishes, chicken dishes, and sole Francaise. Each one was delicious and hearty. All entrees are served with a house salad and a bowl of warm, garlicky rolls. In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Cromwell. They have a nice bar and a party room in the back. Cant wait to dine there again soon!!

Came in tonight with friends and we are truly enjoying the Lena's Apple Spice Mule and Pumpkin Spice Martini. She made for us. Always great service, food and energy here.

The food was amazing we sat outside and even though my drink and bread took a little longer than expected the atmosphere was a great place to wait

The food is consistently very good. My husband loves the veal parm. And we both love the salad and garlic knots. We like the feel and ambiance in the bar area. Unfortunately, the service at the bar has gone from acceptable, to poor, to just very bad. You could be making so much more money with some competent bartenders back there. Customers come in for the food. Gracious hospitality keeps them coming back.

We had a lovely early dinner before seeing a local show. All the food was wonderful, and the portions large enough for us to take home. It's an unassuming building in a parking lot, but it's lovely inside! We'll be back!

We had takeout from here once and ordered 4 dinners. Everyone was bit impressed with the meals. It was new and just opened, so this is probably not a fair assessment.

We used this place for my step father's repast (after burial meal) and man they did not disappoint. We ended up having to change the reservation as the head count changed and they were very accommodating. We were a large party of over 30 people. They staff saw us waiting outside and invited us in earlier than the reservation. Everyone that we interacted with in the restaurant was so friendly and helpful during what was a very sad time for us. They went above and beyond and the food was amazing. Thank you to everyone who took such great care of us and made this difficult day a bit easier and special. We will be back.

It is heartening to see a new restaurant open up after seeing so many businesses close due to Covid. Cafe Fiore in Cromwell, continues to uphold the fine reputation made by Fiores in Middletown. The food was authentic Italian and home made on site. We were won over the minute the dish of hot garlic knots hit the table. ..Oozing garlic and dripping in EVOO. Next came crisp green dinner salads dressed in the house dressing. We ordered drinks and appetizers too, so by the time our entrees arrived, we were pretty full. But how can you resist pasta made with your favorite sauce? We couldn't and didn't. Check out the tempting photos below. Our server, Sarena, tempted us with amazing sounding desserts, but we were stuffed and carried home four take out containers of leftovers. We will definitely be returning to Cafe Fiore soon. It's our new favorite restaurant.

Been here several times because I love their food. One of my favorite dishes is their Chicken Parmesan. The wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive within being overbearing. Very pleasant atmosphere, open and comfortable.

Good food, good service, uneven seat and nice decor. I'd say I enjoyed my time here and would go back on occasion

Our party of seven recently dined at this restaurant on a Sunday and found the service by Alexa to be outstanding. Menu prices are reasonable and the food, though plentiful, proved to be no better than satisfactory. The fried calamari was probably the best (appetizer) dish of the evening while the clams and linguini the least due to the preponderance of chopped, rather than whole clams. The restaurant's signature dish, chicken Fiore, ordered by 3 of us, was unanimously deemed to be no better than okay with each of us declining the opportunity to take the leftovers home. Not so with the two Caesar salads nor the the bountiful spaghetti and meatballs so that household will likely be serving leftovers for dinner the following evening. Of note is the fact that a small garden salad and tasty garlic knots are included at no additional charge. Overall we felt our meals were decent given the reasonable pricing and outstanding service.

Service was very good, maybe a little too fast on new years Eve. We were not finished with our salads and they brought our appetizers. My chicken fiore followed Garlic Rolls teramisu was delicious! The sea bass was not as good as expected. Garlic knots came with dinner and were very good. My husband was a little disappointed. I will try again soon.

Fabulous food, excellent service, will definitely return. Highly recommend the shrimp scampi. Also beautiful salads and scallops appetizer; spaghetti with giant meatballs was also delicious!

Let me preface this by saying this review is not for the food or service. Please, please add a changing table to your restrooms. There should be one in the mens room as well but to NOT HAVE ONE IN THE WOMENS ROOM?! I had to change my baby's diaper on the floor in the corner of the restaurant. You can do better. Food is great and service was great and I'd love to return but can't do so until I know I can change my baby's diaper in a comfortable environment.