Fi'lia

Gave this a try even though some comments frightened us. There were some good choices and some horrible ones. The cheese ball appetizer were amazing. And the other 2 appetizers were good. My family enjoyed their pasta choices. The lobster pasta my daughter loved. I had pizza. Sausage and mushroom. I saw a 10/10 review. I'm from Queens NYC so pizza is my thing. It was not good at all. Crust was undercooked and more mushroom than anything. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙏🏼. Dunno if I'd be back.

Terrible Experience – Would Not Recommend We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. Despite having a reservation, we still had to wait for a table. Once seated, the service was just as bad — our waiter was not friendly, never smiled, and was barely helpful. Before we were seated, we were told that kids under 5 eat free. However, when the bill came, they changed the story and said you have to order an adult meal to get a free kids meal — which was never explained before. We have three kids, so it would have been impossible and completely unfair. When we asked for help, the manager, Jonason, came over. I have to say he was incredibly rude and unprofessional. He bluntly said, “This is how it should be,” and even admitted they aren’t supposed to tell customers about the fine print. When I said I wasn’t going to pay the extra charge, he arrogantly replied, “It doesn’t matter, I’ll charge your room anyway because I have you on camera,” and just walked away. My wife tried to speak with him too, and he ignored her and walked off again. It’s clear that when a place is run by someone like him, the staff will follow that bad example. Terrible service, terrible attitude — I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Fi’lia, an Italian restaurant offering a range of classic dishes, delivers a decent experience, but it falls short of being remarkable. The atmosphere is pleasant enough, and the menu covers a variety of Italian staples that are generally appealing. However, the execution of the dishes leaves something to be desired. The chicken parmesan, for instance, is satisfying but lacks the depth of flavor that could elevate it to something memorable. The spaghetti on the side is a nice touch, though it doesn’t stand out. Similarly, the fried chicken and fries, while crisp and enjoyable, feel more like a safe choice than a highlight. Overall, the food feels competent but uninspired, missing the spark that would make it truly impressive. While Fi’lia offers a solid meal, it doesn’t quite live up to the level of culinary finesse or distinctiveness you might hope for in an Italian restaurant. It’s a fine choice for a casual dining experience, but not one that’s likely to leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for a place to grab an okay meal, Fi’lia fits the bill, but it might not be your first pick for a standout evening.

Honeymoon day 2… we had to try Italian as it’s one of the Romance languages and the menu was very appealing. Antipasti was a house baked focaccia that was baked to perfection with an aged balsamic that complimented the bread so well… we had to add our own twist with olive oil and red pepper flakes because we just had to make it perfect. Insalata was the Panzanella which was very fresh, but unfortunately they left out the capers which was an essential element for the salty flavor that completed the salad. Our main was a fisherman’s catch which was a grouper and a grilled Bronzino. The grouper was very delicious and the charred broccolini was the cherry on top. The Bronzino was not as tasty as I would have imagined it to be… it was missing flavor… just can’t put my finger on it. A must try are their truffle fries which were crispy, rich in flavor and had a fresh parmigiana coating that complimented the fries so well… for dessert we had to have their Tiramisu and sorbet to put the meal together. Our waiter was Shawn and he was so attentive and accommodating, making this experience memorable. Why only 4 out of 5? The salad was missing an ingredient, the Bronzino was a bit bland and the grilled mushrooms we ordered was missing 2 out of the 3 mushrooms I was expecting to be there.

The food was delicious and service was great, but the atmosphere is hard to compare once you’ve been to Marcus or Costa. The kids pizza was my 2 year old’s favorite!!

Honestly, I was disappointed in the food. Be careful!! When they ask: still or sparkling? Ask for tap. The still bottle is $14!! The burrata was dry, the chicken parmigiana was INEDIBLE, that multiple people at my table had spit it out. Although, the calamari & lamb chops were GREAT! It’s also FREEZING in here. Wear pants and a sweater. I highly advise.

This was a very interesting experience. We made dinner reservations and arrived. I am disabled and require a service dog for my heart condition. We were told that we would not be allowed to sit inside. Which is not a regulation or policy that anyone could definitively show us. But we were hungry so we agreed to sit outside. They sat us right near a walkway completely away from other patrons. So apparently this establishment discriminates against those that are disabled. Really frustrating situation. Beyond being discriminated against - the food was okay. We got pasta and a pizza to share. The Gnocchi was so small I can't even believe they call this an entree. When our server brought it out he even asked if that's all I was going to be eating. 😂 of course the costs of the meal was astronomical. Definitely not worth the money. Our server was okay, service was adequate but nothing to write home about. Since we were sat in a walkway we had people bothering us the entire meal because my service dog was laying under the table, which apparently is very distracting for others. Kind of amazing that I was discriminated against for having a service dog but yet it was everyone else that made ME uncomfortable. Definitely will not be returning. Accessibility is archaic.

The restaurant is usually packed, so it’s better to make a reservation beforehand. We sat outside the restaurant, which was a lovely experience. They have big tables also so a group, as well as couples, can dine comfortably here. The service of the staff was friendly. The dishes were delicious. We enjoyed our evening here.