Cafe Via Flora

⭐ "Cafe Via Flora: Where Atmosphere Eats Better Than You 🌴🥂🙃" Stepping into Cafe Via Flora felt like walking into a postcard — charming patio, flowers everywhere, a breeze that whispers, “Welcome to paradise.” 🌸☀️ For a moment, I thought I had found my new Palm Beach hideaway. And then… the food arrived. 😶 The Food 🍝: If atmosphere could be plated, this would be a Michelin star experience. But alas, what showed up looked more like a sad tourist trap special. Pasta that was more “last night’s sleepover” than “freshly made,” bread that could double as building material, and coffee that tasted like it had trust issues. ☕ The Service 🐢: Slow, but in a “we’re doing you a favor by letting you sit here” kind of way. Every request felt like I had just asked for a private jet ride to Capri. ✈️🍋 The Vibe 🎭: Beautiful to look at… until you remember you came here to eat. The chairs? Romantic. The food? A betrayal. The whole experience? Like dating someone gorgeous who can’t hold a conversation. 🥀💔 Final Verdict 📦: Come for the pretty patio. Take pictures. Post them. Then walk somewhere else to actually eat. 📸🚶‍♂️🍽️

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I found a hair in my food, which is completely unacceptable for any place that claims to care about cleanliness. What made it even worse was the staff’s lack of response, there was no attempt to offer a discount, and absolutely nothing was done to make up for it. I expected a basic level of professionalism and respect, especially in a situation this serious. I left feeling frustrated and let down. I won’t be coming back, and I definitely don’t recommend this place. Cleanliness and proper customer service are the bare minimum.

I chose Café Flora for a special birthday treat because of its beautiful ambiance and what looked like a lovely dessert and coffee menu online. Unfortunately, my visit was overshadowed by a very disappointing experience. When I asked one staff member about coffee, I was told they didn’t serve any and was directed to Starbucks down the street. I then asked about dessert and was told no again, followed by, “We’re a restaurant, not a coffee house.” I asked for a menu, and instead of being handed one, I was waved off and told to look in a corner. This felt incredibly dismissive and unprofessional. Minutes later, another staff member (a Spanish gentleman) was kind, helpful, and handed me a menu that clearly listed both coffee and desserts—exactly what I came for. This proved I was given false information, and I couldn’t help but feel that I was being treated differently due to my skin color, especially after witnessing how attentively non-Black patrons were being helped. This was not how I expected to spend my birthday, and while the second staff member was a redeeming point, I believe Café Flora’s management should seriously address this type of discriminatory behavior. It was disappointing and unacceptable.

I strongly advise against visiting this business. My experience was deeply disappointing — the service was unprofessional, the atmosphere unwelcoming, and the overall quality far below what one would expect from any reputable establishment, let alone one situated on Worth Avenue. There are far better options available, and I would not return under any circumstances.

Fantastic Italian getaway in a courtyard surround by bougainvillea, mature trees and traditional Mediterranean architecture. Food was prepared perfectly and the wait staff was amazing. One of our new favorites! Originally had dinner, then went back two days later for lunch. Slightly different menu, but great experience had by all!

What a weirdo at the front today. My daughter wanted pizza so I figured an Italian restaurant might have something. I had to also use the bathroom. When I came out and discovered they dont have pizza we decided to leave and he accused me of lying and pretending I wanted to eat here "to use the restroom" this man apparently thinks he owns the only bathroom in palm beach. It isnt even a private restroom its for the whole corner plaza. 😂Definitely won't ever be dining there EVER

It’s been a while since we’ve visited Café Villa, Flora, and tonight’s experience was fantastic. Ken, our server, took great care of us. The ambience were very romantic, and the food was excellent. I highly recommend Levi’s favorite for a more healthy alternative to pasta. My husband had the New York strip with sautéed spinach and garlic, and said it was an excellent cut.

This quaint gem is hidden behind the structures on Worth! My oh my! Now, the soups are the right hot temperature, the salads are fresh, uncomplicated, did I say fresh? Yes! and just tantalizing! Same with the seafood. I cannot remember what the hostess’ name was but she was alone and attending to everyone in a timely manner. So polite! A favourite! Moderately priced food for so much more. A romantic lunch date?, just searching for a spot for refreshing food? If you’re craving authentic Italian food, THIS IS IT!!!

Amazing food and even better service. The manager Anais was so kind! The server Fernando was so friendly and helpful, I will be back!

We went to this place on our family vacation, and they were wonderful to accommodate our party of 7! It was beautiful, in a little court yard tucked away from Worthy Dr. it reminded my husband and I of the little restaurants we had gone to in Amalfi! Our waiter was very attentive and helpful, and the service was prompt. To start, we had their bread, and it was delicious! They had an olive oil dip with some spice and Parmesan. We hadn't had dip like that before, and it was delicious! To drink, we all tried some different wines. I got the Gavi DCG, an Italian wine I had not heard of before. It was delicious! Dry with a lot of citrus flavors. For dinner, we all tried something different and shared. I got the bolognese, my dad got them lemon chicken and squash ravioli, my husband got the pollo all's milanese and spicy rigatoni, my mom got the pesto pasta, and my sisters got zucchini pasta. All of our favorite was the lemon pasta and squash ravioli. We also all loved the bolognese as well. For dessert, we had the cream puffs and the espresso martini. The cream puffs were okay, but we LOVED the espresso martini. It was so smooth and so delicious!

Beautiful cafe with excellent patio seating for a beautiful day. The "via" area it's in is worth a visit too. Service was a bit confused but they were very busy and had large parties. Really enjoyed the food. Started with a small salad and then had the salmon paillard which basically had another large salad on top of it. The salmon was delicious and filling. They served chicken in a similar style that was also popular with our group. Definitely recommend.

No wonder this place is always empty. Zero people at any time of the day. Mediocre food and rude waiters.

Best food and service ! Superb menu and ambiance. From appetizer to desert, just perfection! And of course, Christian was the best Host! Thank you, Café Flora! Looking to bring my clients on Season 2024-25!!!

We were thrilled to be dining at Cafe Via Flora tonight, the ambience there is so beautiful. Our experience was interesting to say the least. We were warmly greeted by Fernando who helped us choose a bottle of wine. The manager brought it over, opened it, and proceeded to knock the huge glass of wine all over my husbands shirt and pants! It was OUTRAGEOUS. He was all over the place in the worst way. We couldn't believe it- we ordered another bottle and made sure he wasn't the one opening it. Im giving one star for the food, one for the setting, and one for Fernando's excellent service. We'll be back as long as that manager stays away from our table!

Asked host/waiter if we could sit for some cocktails and dessert since it was 3 pm and we had already eaten lunch. Just wanted some expensive wine and a light snack and dessert. The waiter denied serving us and said lunch only. The restaurant was EMPTY. Not one table had a customer. How can a business turn away a paying customer. Not only was I shocked but I was disappointed. Went down the street to Swifty's and spent $100

I visited Cafe Via Flora for the first time Saturday night with my friend and her two small boys. We hadn't made dinner reservations and were having trouble getting a table somewhere, but stumbled across Cafe Via Flora and were seated immediately. To start, we ordered a selection of mocktails, which I thought were just okay. We were served complimentary bread which was very good, but the sauce it was served with was excellent. For appetizers, we shared the Beef Carpaccio and Tuna Poke Crips. Both were quite tasty. For our entrees, we ordered the Linguini Vongole Alla Positano, the Bone-in Veal Milanese, and the Tagliatelle Bolognese "Old School." The latter was my favorite, but everything was great. Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert, but I'd certainly go back!

Great Italian restaurant in the area. The restaurant is outside in a courtyard with a great ambiance. The food is delicious and the drinks are really good too. We had the chicken parm and the shrimp pasta with pesto for mains- excellent. Appetizers that stood out were the Sicilian dates ( dates wrapped with proscuitto stuffed with parm- UNREAL) and the spicy tuna. Will definitely come back.

First they put bread on the table but no small plates to put the bread in. We ordered the pasta a la vongole and it was not authentic, it was watery and the pasta was cut in small stubs. the bolognese pasta was ok. the chairs were very uncomfortable, they need to add cushions to the bare chairs. For desert the Tiramisu was horrible, what were they thinking? I would not recommend this place to anyone.The plate of pasta definitely wasn't worth over $30.00

PROS: This place was very quaint. The staff was nice, food was good, it came out quickly, prices were reasonable, and the variety on the menu was fair CONS: it's only outside which makes it weather permitting and it's located in the back alley which makes it tough to find OVERALL: if it's sunny and you're able to find it than I highly suggest you coming here

As a frequent traveler due to the demands of my profession, I often find myself journeying across South America, Europe, and within my home country. While locating a restaurant is a relatively straightforward task, discovering an exceptional one proves to be a challenge. Recently, I encountered Cafe Flora in West Palm Beach. Given my status as a Floridian residing in close proximity, I opted to visit this establishment for a Valentine's Day dining experience. I secured an 18:45 reservation, albeit with the unexpected requirement to prepay for the booking online, totaling an exact sum of $317.50 at the insistence of my wife. This amount covered a three-course meal, excluding cocktails, spirits, or wine, and notably encompassed a mandatory 20% gratuity. Upon our arrival, we were captivated by the remarkable ambiance of the outdoor seating area, evoking a distinctly European atmosphere. Regrettably, the culinary offerings did not measure up to the setting. In comparison to the service and cuisine provided by Chops, Kalutz, Okeechobee Steakhouse, and Aglio Italian Restaurant, Cafe Flora fell short in terms of quality. I strongly advise against investing time and money in this exorbitantly priced establishment. I sampled the lamb, which left me with a lukewarm impression, while my wife opted for the chicken. For appetizers, I selected the spicy tuna, and she chose a type of salad. As for dessert, we both indulged in an Italian doughnut, the name of which escapes me. In hindsight, I estimate that our meal should have amounted to approximately $200, exclusive of gratuity. Regrettably, we overpaid for an experience that ultimately delivered only mediocre service and cuisine, lacking the anticipated "wow" factor. It appears that the requirement to prepay for reservations may have been implemented to ensure guest attendance. However, I have resolved never to repeat this experience, and I would have adjusted the tip to 10% to reflect the level of service received. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the items listed on the online menu at the time of our reservation were not available at the restaurant. It appeared that certain menu items had been omitted. Specifically, I had intended to order the 10-ounce filet, which, to my disappointment, was not an option according to the server. When I pointed out that it was listed on the online menu, he simply apologized. Additionally, the key lime pie, which had been advertised on the online Valentine's Day menu, was also absent upon our arrival. In light of these discrepancies, it seems that my initial expectations were not met. As the saying goes, "fool me once, shame on you." FYI parking is a mess including valet (we did valet and waited 35 minutes before our car was brought to us) find parking and walk it.

I've now been able to enjoy CVF for lunch, dinner and dinner during the crazy winter rush! I can say that every visit was better than the last. Food was delicious every time. Must haves: lobster bisque (I can eat this everyday) The fresh tuna crisps were so good we ordered it 3 times lol The salads are always fresh and delicious and my husband orders the bone in chicken dishes and was blown away. So tender and juicy with lots of flavor. The bolognese is also good but I could do without. Carpaccio was good just smaller portion than we are used to. But that's fine dining! Service was a bit crazy during winter as oppose to the quieter summer months. It was hard to flag down our waiter however he was professional when he did show up. The best part: dining in the worth avenue courtyard between all the palm trees. Love the ambience and truly a perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal.

This is a beautiful, quaint little Italian restaurant, hidden off Worth Street that you have to find an experience. The service is incredibly good and the food is even better. They have an extensive wine list as well.

It was a great place to eat on Christmas Eve. The service was way beyond great and the atmosphere was nice. I liked the cold, but if you don't like Florida being 50 degrees, they had heat lamps all over. The al pesto and the other dishes came out piping hot and were very good. Even Bob from bobs burgers would agree the pesto and shrimp was a good dish to have. Avocado was fresh and the desserts were very good as well. (The tiramisu was honestly top tier) Overall great night and I wish all of you a merry Christmas!

The garden atmosphere here is lovely and the food is quite good. I am giving 3 stars for service. Our waitress did not check on us and we had to ask for things 3x before we got them. Manager was trying to be polite, but you could tell the hot-headed italian in him wanted to explode as we finished up while the restaurant was trying to close.

Excellent food. The lobster bisque was amazing and one of the best I've ever had. The fish and chips were cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. The service was wonderful and our food came quickly. The location of the restaurant can't be beat. 10/10 experience all around!

Ambiance is lovely in outdoor courtyard with lights. The food was very good but portions were a bit small. We ordered the $15 scalloped potatoes to share and it was only 3 bites of potato. I had the veal piccata which was very flavorful. It came with black truffle sachetti. Pasta. My husband had the chicken Milanese with a side of pasta a la vodka. The chicken was good but not as much flavor as the veal piccata. Service was ok but could be improved.

Outstanding food and service. We went for lunch on a Saturday and sat outside int he courtyard. Excellent and professional service and incredible food. Get the dates! We will definitely be back.

My aunt and I are visiting from out of town and found this cute place to eat! Great service by Neil! The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was lovely!

Five stars all around! Very warm, friendly service but also not at all pushy. We were celebrating a birthday and they were attentive but let us genuinely enjoy our time there. All of the staff had their masks on and the tables in the courtyard are really nicely spaced so you can dine comfortably. Kudos to them for making customers feel safe amidst Covid-19 stress. The food is delicious!! Tasty, creative dishes and generous portions. The fries tomato appetizer is unexpected and fantastic. I had pasta with shrimp and pesto which was awesome. Dad had the fish special and mom had the chicken paillard with watermelon salad - both also excellent. Prosecco, limoncello shots and tiramisu rounded out our indulgent lunch. A definite must go on Worth Avenue.

Palm Beach perfection! The ambiance could not be more beautiful, the service was impeccable and the food was out of this world! The brick chicken was incredible!!!! My favorite meal in Palm Beach!!

We like the food and ambiance, however the owners are very rude! Had a reservation for a Saturday evening only to be told a few days before the reservation we are canceling due to a private party that they committed to last minute. No concern from the owner, which means they don't honor your reservations. First time with this type of obnoxious and uncaring attitude from a restaurant owner. Definitely not the experience we were going for.

Stunning garden setting in a courtyard on Worth Ave. We dine here a few times a season, typically on a weekend night when other restaurants are packed, Although would not consider this a "destination" restaurant, it's pretty good, Steaks are excellent. Pasta dishes are solid, especially the zucchini pasta (called Lovey's Special). Servers seem poorly trained resulting in inconsistent service. Martinis are small so plan on ordering two.

Loved the setting, the food and the service. It was busy, but not loud and we could have a conversation without screaming...such a beautiful, romantic place. We'll be back, thank you!

had such a wonderful time. Persy could not have been more welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious, especially the linguine and the profiteroles. Couldnt recommend this place more!

Horrible food !! How can you mess up such a great location like this , very pricey for the quality of the food you get

Perfect example of what my husbans always tells me: stop choosing places to go to based on how cute they are and start choosing them for the food. Don't get me wrong, everything we ate waa delicious, but plates were too small and way overpriced. They also dont have beers, only wine So if you are a beer person dont even bother. The place though, was indeed super cute

Charming venue with great food and excellent service. Francesco was a consummate professional assisting our party. We look forward to returning for more wonderful dining experiences.

We had a delicious meal here. Some of the best gazpacho I have ever had and the brick chicken was delicious. My partner had the healthy zucchini pasta bolognese and said it was great. We had a delicious bottle of wine and did not think the bill was outrageous. The setting is also beautiful. People's poor reviews of this place are nuts. We loved it.

The service was delightful and the food was very quick. The steak was delicious and the ambiance was very rich and lavish.

I've stopped by Café Flora a couple of times and have found their food to be very good and top of the line in quality. I've found their gazpacho soup to be one of the best. And, one dish they have which is not common to most restaurants is a tenderloin of veal. The one I had came with a side of potato and vegetables, was perfectly seasoned and done exactly as order. At $44.00 I thought most reasonable for what I had, especially considering the location on Worth Avenue to be one of the most exclusive and fashionable in the world. What I particularly like is the atmosphere of their patio seating which, instead of being right on the avenue, is in the walkway behind the storefronts. I also stop here on a Sunday afternoon just to enjoy a few cocktails, but was rather rudely told that Café Flora was a restaurant, not a bar, and unless I had something to eat, no cocktails. I was rather taken back by that since we were the only people there, and the waiter could have been a little more professional and polite about it. Like I probably would have had something to eat with my second drink, but after that surly lecture about the differences between a restaurant and a bar, no way. So Four Stars on the food I but minus one for waiter rudeness.

The line of the night came from our server. When I ordered a pasta that wasn't on the menu he went to the kitchen to find out if they could make it (linguini carbonara). He returned to say they couldn't as they didn't have a cook. Meanwhile, the spaghetti bolognaise was terrific

We had a wonderful dinner last night, with a very good bottle of Pinot Noir! Roasted Chicken!

Below average food. Average service. Third World bathrooms. Nice ambiance. Expensive considering 8 out of 8 dinners were not good. Skinniest piece of swordfish I've ever been served.

Hi, myself and some friends recently dined at Cafe Flora in Palm Beach. We were looking forward to a great last dinner in PB, but we were unfortunately met with the opposite. The dinner service started off pretty typical, our waiter greeted us and came back to take our food and drink orders. As we were waiting for our food, I quickly realized we may not be as valued as other guests that our server Valentina was also tending to. Our server had repeatedly gone to her other tables multiple times without ever checking on us. Moving on, our food comes out and we begin to eat. We have been eating for a long while now and still our server has failed to check on us even though I have watched her check multiple times on other tables. Other staff come to take our food away as we are essentially done with our dining experience. The manager comes to chat as I am assuming he can see we are visibly upset and bothered. I explained my concerns and he nicely apologized and offered us complimentary dessert. Following my conversation with the manager, our server, Valentina, has still failed to converse with us in any way except passing out our dessert plates. We are quite literally continuing to be ignored by our server! We have our dessert and finally receive the check from our server which would be the second verbal interaction we had with her. I'm writing this review out of concern and disappointment. As someone who has worked in the service industry myself, I was appalled to say the least. A representative, such as a server is a reflection of the entire establishment. Please take into consideration how you treat each and EVERY customer. I can only hope Valentina will do better in the future.

Excited about trying this Italian restaurant. Found out that 98% of their seating was on a patio. I must say early appetizers were very good. Had 3 bottles of wine and cocktails. Christian was our waiter. I ordered the steak and two separate occasions I told Christian please medium rare. The steak was delivered well done. I said I mentioned to you twice medium rare. Christian replied "I don't cook it I just deliver it"! That was the last time we saw him. Still had a bottle of white in the chiller and we served ourselves. Had to go find some one to bring us a check (+700.00) I have not had so a belligerent server that I can recall. Don't come here.

What a wonderful find! Absolutely loved this restaurant ! Beautiful outdoor patio with wonderful ambiance and the waitress couldn't be nicer. Found this gem by accident and was so happy with our lunch and the service. I will definitely be back

This is our third visit to CF but our first dinner. The setting is peaceful and inviting. We had looked up the menu on line to make our dinner choices. Well, the online menu is not quite the same as the in-person restaurant choices (restaurant us much more limited) and the prices in person are much higher. The waiter said they do not update the website too often. The food is good but not worth the prices charged. I had veal piccata on the bone which was tasty and a good size. My husband had gazpacho, pasta Bolognese and a glass of wine. We shared carrot cake for dessert which was excellent. The entire meal was $134 before tip which was one appetizer, 2 entrees a glass of wine and dessert. We felt it was overpriced for that meal. Our waiter was attentive.

This place really isn't great at all. After eating and receiving my bill, I was disappointed that I spent so much money on a mediocre pasta dish. The ambiance is nice, but you're better off eating at a different restaurant. Prices are not worth the food here.

Zero stars. We were turned away because my husband was wearing sandals .Evidently, $800 sandals aren't included in smart casual! Obnoxious and discriminatory!!

Let me start by saying that it takes a lot for me to write a negative review. My wife and I are total foodies and especially love eating out on Palm Beach. We came tonight to try Cafe Via Flora for the first time with friends. Ambiance: All tables are outside in a courtyard setting which was nice. Especially since we had great weather. Only issue was that a frog fell from a tree onto my friends shoulder and then to my wife's chair. A server tells us it happens. Ok I guess? Food: I had the roasted chicken under a brick which was tender and flavorful. My wife had the zucchini noodles dish which didn't have much flavor. Our other friend had the shrimp pesto pasta which was very tasty while our other friend had the veal piccata which was very salty but a nice size chop on a bone. Service: Our server was really what turned the experience for the worse. My wife asked for a Casamigos and soda for her cocktail choice. After taking a sip she tells the server (Ken) that this isn't Casamigos. He agreed and said it was Patron our "Top" shelf tequila option. Why would you make your own decision on giving another brand without asking. Especially when your talking about a top shelf tequila choice. When he asked about having another drink we said no. Our friend said yes but then changed her mind and told him forget it since we were going somewhere else for drinks. He then shows up with the cocktail anyway. Yes; it was on the bill. As we paid our bill I asked our server Ken for change of a $100 bill so i can pay the valet. He tells me that the valet are a different company and they have their own change. Ok; so when i go to valet and tell him to give me back $80 he tells me he doesn't have change and that the restaurant would give me the change. C'mon! I was hoping for more. Every restaurant I go to on Palm Beach hasn't let me down. This place definitely let me down! With palm beach being such a hot spot for restaurants there are so many better options to choose from. I tried!

Sweet courtyard spot to lunch in Palm Beach. People watching, table shopping, girl chatting and there's food too! I had the gazpacho which was lovely, you can add shrimp if you want to make it your meal. I also had the beet salad while my friends had arugula salad with added shrimp. All nicely dressed (as were the store models coming to our tables) and fresh. Wine list looked good, we each had a Bellini to get us in the mood for shopping

Fabulous service thanks to Sean!! I had been here once before & got the Butternut Squash Ravioli which is no longer on the menu. Sean was able to oil some strings and make it happen. We enjoyed our lunch & were delighted with the ambiance.

Very disappointing dinner . Our pasta was overcooked and clumped together. However the setting ,in a charming courtyard tucked away off Worth avenue , was lovely.

We were in Palm Beach , during the virus plock down , only takeout available, and passed Cafe Flora, which had a sign for 50% off, and a menu posted outside. We ordered 2 dishes, one for $15 and one for $24. Half price would be under $20. The food came in a paper bag with a price of $50. I reminded the waiter of the 50% sign, and he said no problem and he would fix it. He came back with a new bill for $25 and I questioned the itemization. One item was listed as $32 , not $24 as shown on the menu I ordered from. The owner stormed over and said "Get the F... out of here" grabbed the food bag and started to rant about how he didnt need my business. Very unpleasant experience. Dont go. (No, tax was only about $3) I would give 0 stars if I could.

First, Cristian the waiter is phenomenal! The ambiance is very romantic and upscale. It was a little humid outside but what can you do, Florida weather! The food was absolutely AMAZING. Even though it was busy, Cristian paid attention to each table. He is absolutely professional. I highly recommend this restaurant! One of the best that I have been to in West Palm!

Nice little outdoor dining spot. Most of the seating was outside, but it was such a nice courtyard. Food and service were great!

I had a confirmed reservation. The host was able to pull it up yet refused to honor it. Not only he was not at all apologetic, but he was actually rude to me and my family.