Florence Prime Meat Market

Stopped by this shop today for the first time and wish I could give it more than 5 stars. The employees were so kind and accommodating, making me fresh turkey burgers on the spot. I also ordered chicken breast for a stir fry which they cut for me free of charge. The place was spotless and I’ll definitely be returning to buy from them every week.

I have ordered my rib eye roast from this place for the past 30 years I have been living in West Village. It's a very quaint, family-owned meat shop and their meats are the best! For holidays, I order my roast 2-3 weeks before because sometimes they will not accept my order anymore. The line outside their shop waiting to pick up their orders is insane! The same butcher has been prepping my meats all these years. Because they have such a high/good quality meat, there's no need for my family to go and eat steaks in any NYC steak houses! I just order from Florence.

One of the longstanding gems in the West Village, this is one of my absolute favorite butchers in the city. The quality of meats they curate are top notch and their hot Italian sausages are second to none! An authentic New York butcher with saw dust on the floor to boot! I also can’t say enough about the owner and staff. Maria used to run the business and sold it to a longtime employee who is a staple of the shop. It’s so nice to see a longstanding and dedicated employee take over the business and preserve this historic place - you get the same great service and product that this shop has always been known for. Whether it’s a rack of lamb, steak chops, sausages, or freshly sliced bacon, this place is a 10/10. Couldn’t recommend more highly! Buy local and support this small business!

Great family owned Top Quality and reasonable priced .. will be back !

Was happy to find out the store was still open. Saw hangar was $8.99–the prices were right there on the wall when you walk in. Got 2.36 lbs. When I heard the total, I knew something was amiss. $24.78 is not 2.36 x $8.99. I mentioned that I was charged the wrong amount and they said the price was wrong on the board and proceeded to take the price FOR THAT ONE ITEM ONLY off the board. The interaction devolved from there. They gave me back an additional $1.66 in change, for a new total price of $23.12 ($9.80/lb). Still not right. I told them as much. They said the price on the board was $9.99. Huh? It was just up on the board, and specifically ordered the hangar because it was $8.99 and I thought it a decent price. A customer who came in the store after me then had the gall to intervene in my business and said if I didn’t want the meat I should just leave. I sharply told her to stay out of my business. No profanity or yelling; just a pointed rebuke. The new owner, a longtime employee apparently, then said I didn’t need to talk to her that way. I told him that my business was none of hers and she should’ve stayed silent in this matter. I told him that I was going to promote his business to my network, but after his defense of that meddling woman and his charging me a different price than what was advertised, he would no longer have my support. He said he didn’t care. And the woman said he has his long-time regulars and my lack of support doesn’t matter. I walked out the store, still shortchanged, because I didn’t want to continue to be in that hostile environment any longer. I hope the new owner learns a lesson. I’ll leave it at that.

As authentic of a butcher shop as you can imagine. Anything you want or need they have or will get it for you. Quality is supreme.

Florence is my go-to butcher. A throwback (sawdust included) in what is still the most authentically Italian neighborhood in Manhattan, Florence is a veteran butcher that knows it's business as well as anyone. Want to call in your order? Done. Want the meat portioned and packed so you can freeze it? Easy. Customer service does go a long way and they do a good job, but for God's sake they're a butcher. I've only gotten steak here thus far but I will be expanding soon. I most often get the Newport steak, just like everyone else. Around $11/lb for a steak that's aged for 30 days is too good to pass up. If you come here, you should be ordering some if just to try it once. My go-to order is 2 lbs of this cut into 3 pieces, ready to go in the freezer. Their stuff has no preservatives so cook it the same day or freeze it. I look forward to trying more items here!

Love this place. The Newport steaks are great, super-easy to grill (salt and pepper to taste, then 4-5 mins on each side on a grill running about 500 degrees).

Great service and great meat. The only butcher we go to for holiday meats (prime rib, suckling pig) and steaks.

Best meat at a fair price. Experts. Always willing to custom cut. Maria is awesome and wise.

The best, most hospitable meat market there is. A rich history with even richer meats. Heavily encourage anyone in the village (or stoping by) to shop here. Whether it's a brisk, fall day, Christmas time, or BBQ season - they have you covered.

As a professional chef who has worked on 3 continents, and now works as a private chef in NYC, I shop at Florence Market for the best quality meats, especially pork products and Newport Steaks. Although the shop has changed hands, the level of knowledge, dedication to service, and top quality remains the same because the new owner has worked there for decades. The shop itself has been there for 85+ years, and I for one enjoy the nostalgia that comes with shopping in a small family owned establishment in the Village. The personal touch is always appreciated when it comes to service. Best of luck to the new owners, thanks for keeping this iconic NYC landmark up and running and true to its history, and I'll see you the next time I need perfect pork chops or steaks to serve my family and friends.

Newport steak is great and fairly priced. The chicken parts are good but pricing is a little steep.

Fine butcher products, helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff , old school, no frills atmosphere,

Awesome butcher's shop - super old school. My boyfriend and I grabbed some Italian sausage last weekend to make sausage and peppers, and the meat was fantastic. Definitely will be back for more!

Florence ,meat market ,has always sold prime.When you buy at Florence, you can trust ,it's real prime!

This place sells tri-tip ( bottom sirloin ) untrimmed for $15 a pound. They call it Newport steak. I was there recently picking up a couple of steaks and when it came time to pay I asked the lady behind the counter if it was a mistake ( $76 for two steaks ) and she went completely berserk...I politely try to make a point that bottom sirloin was at the low end of the spectrum and I could buy that meat from any butcher for 7 or 8 dollars a pound. She became very irascible after that. Over priced meats and bad attitude. Never coming back.

Exceptional quality, top-most butchering, and fair prices. It does not get better than this. Maria and her crew work with the best producers to bring you the best product. I been shopping here for decades - I advise you do the same. Insider move is to order their "Newport Steak" - a special cut of theirs that is wildly tasty and cheap to boot. Get a few for the freezer and thank me latter...

I hope they stay here forever. We need a nice friendly local butcher. Their bacon is so lean and very good! You can order meat cuts and portions in advance for pickup. The place may be small but they have 4 Butchers working when I went in to shop.

Excellent service, prices, and quality meat. Newport steaks and their chicken Perogina are my obsessions. They tell you how to prepare it. Listen. They know things. The Covid rules are very safe. I wouldn't get meat or chicken or cooking advice anywhere else.

This is the very best butchers in NYC, great meat and great people, the best

an old world butcher shop with great customer service! i stopped in after work on a weekday to get some of their famous newport steaks. the shop had a small display case with different meats and the price list is on the wall. they offer dry-aged steaks, house-made italian sausage, and other cuts too. there were a few butchers working but one told me to look around and just let him know if i have any questions. an older gentleman was in the shop too and seemed like a regular, told me that they have good quality stuff. i asked for 1" thick newport steaks and my butcher went to the back and came out with a big hunk of steak. he then use a ruler to measure and made a small score, before cutting and trimming the excess fat off of the steak. i also got some of their bacon, cut to my desired thickness. my butcher labelled both items and i was on my way. when i cooked the steak, it smelled good and tasted oh-so-tender. good ppl, good quality, i will be back for sure.

One of the last authentic butchers left in Manhattan. I have their own select cuts of meat which cannot be purchased anywhere else. You will not be

Knowledgeable, old-fashioned butchers who have been providing efficient, friendly service for many decades.

This is my go-to butcher. A throwback (sawdust included) in what is still the most authentically Italian neighborhood in Manhattan, Florence is a veteran butcher that knows it's business as well as anyone. Want to call in your order? Done. Want the meat portioned and packed so you can freeze it? Easy. Customer service does go a long way and they do a good job, but for God's sake they're a butcher. It's all about the meat, and that's where they shine. I've only gotten steak here thus far but I will be expanding soon. I most often get the Newport steak, just like everyone else. Around $11/lb for a steak that's aged for 30 days is too good to pass up. If you come here, you should be ordering some if just to try it once. My go-to order is 2 lbs of this cut into 3 pieces, ready to go in the freezer. Their stuff has no preservative so I'd recommend cooking the same day or freezing. I cook 1 for that night, sometimes cook 1 for the next day, and freeze the rest. I am reserving 1 star because 1 time I got a piece steak that came a little brown, but I'm chalking that up to a fluke for now. I will be exploring the rest of the menu, and I look forward to doing so!

This place is awesome. Sawdust, butcher paper, and a whole team breaking down big cuts to order; Florence is the kind of butcher that picks up the phone, takes your order and pins a clean slip on the wall with your chicken and brisket order written in cursive; which is to say, I feel like my Nana when I shop here. Whole Foods doesn't bring this to the table. Everything is top quality and fairly priced, but the staff are why you keep coming back.

As the home of the Newport Steak, that is the only cut I've purchased here. I come here every week or two to buy a pound of the Newport. The taste is great for the price ($8.99/lb), and the ring of fat around the outside is heavenly (not too chewy unlike the marbling of more expensive cuts). I'm not the most knowledgeable about different steak cuts - so I really wish that they displayed more cuts so I can look at them before I make a purchase. Tip: Find the adorable cat!

are you flippin' kidding me?!? the best aged porterhouse the best aged filet mignon (wrapped in fat!! no need for bacon) the best damn chicken sausage i have ever had in my life the best sirloin tips the best hands down if the gods ran a butcher, it would be florence!

I go for the Newport Steak. So should you. Old school, affordable, very cool, my new favorite steak.

Horrible people. Avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid. Avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid. Avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid. They also complain to yel about bad reviews to doctor their rating. Avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid.

Great neighborhood shop. Impeccable inventory. Get the Newport. Twine it up, salt and pepper and a finish with pat of butter. You'll thank yourself. Super friendly staff. Tons of options and very good prices. Go there!

I don't eat a lot of meat but when I do I buy at Florence - their aged bone in shell steak is out of this world - also love their smoked hams for the holidays

Great quality, fair prices, tons of character. Maria is a nice lady who cares about making her customer's happy. I'm not sure I understand all the hype about the Newport, but every steak I have ever bought here has been great.

My butcher even though I live in the Bronx. Staff do a great job of cutting and packaging the items. It can get busy at times but I don't mind. Great jumbo wings - meaty and not fatty or greasy. I stopped buying grocery store meat almost 20 years ago and haven't looked back.

I love this place and everyone who provides such wonderful service with a quality of cuts, butchering with skill, precision and ALWAYS Customer oriented... I wish that i could come in, but I'm going to try to see if ghey will deliver... otherwise, I'll be back, God Willing, when social movement allows... +Bless you Maria and all the guys!! Bishop Alexis

Best butcher I've found in NYC. No meat cooler here, ask for a cut and it's done right in front of you. Very friendly service. Quality product. No reason to go elsewhere.

Florence was my go-to butcher for quite a few years. They sell only prime, dry aged beef, and the quality is excellent. They age up to about three weeks. This is a good amount of time, but not at the super premium end of the range. It gets you great tenderness and beefy flavor, and hints of the layered, mineral notes that dry aging can bring out. But it doesn't produce the mind-blowing depths of flavor that can come from five or six weeks of hang time. It also doesn't produce the mind-blowing prices. In fact, Florence is so cheap, I wonder how they can stay in business. They're cheaper than Jefferson Market, in the same neighborhood--and Jefferson's meat isn't quite as good. They're way cheaper than Whole Foods, and Whole Foods' meat doesn't even come close. Forget about Dean and Delucca and Citarella. I have no idea where the money goes at those places. Florence is a block from Otomanelli's, which is another great butcher. My general sense, from nothing more than informal comparisons, is that the beef is a bit better at Florence. But Otomanelli carries a wider range off stuff ... they're the place to go if you need to order some Berkshire pork belly or bluefoot chicken or red-freckled Himalayan goat snout. There's no beef in the display case: it's all cut for you from sub primals that they bring out of the aging cabinet. This is how it should be done. Here in NYC, there's just no reason to settle for a butcher that pre-cuts meat. I love the old school feel of the place. There's opera on the radio, sawdust on the floor, a stern looking woman in charge who can answer any question about beef you can imagine, and an even sterner looking (but much cuter) cat, who is probably the owner of the place. The owner has now bitten me all three times I've tried to make his acquintance, but I keep coming back.

The best butchers and meat in NYC. Hands down. If you're wondering where to start, try the newport steak. But everything is top-notch

The best! I live less than a ten minute walk away so I place an order for pick up every Saturday for the week. I get their Newport Steak every other week as a treat ;) I get their chicken breasts, chicken thighs, sausages, pork belly, ground meat...everything! Everything I cook is significantly better when I use meat from here.

I've been buying meat there for 25 years and I am never disappointed. Huge Rib Steaks with the bone in. Ground Round. The Best! I call the day before and they have my package ready for it's trip to the grill. I miss Benny (he's usually in the Huntington store) but Maria is a sweetheart

Absolutely the best butcher. I wanted a small 2 lb boneless pork loin for a Thanksgiving dinner menu for two. The pork loin was of top quality and resulted in an exceptionally juicy and flavorful meal. Very helpful & friendly staff.

Literally the best steak I've ever had! The steaks here are aged three weeks, and though that sounds pretty disgusting, the steak tastes anything but that! Though most of the previous reviewers on this Yelp page have been raving about the Newport steak, we decided to go for the real deal and get the rib eye. For just $22, we got two of the most succulent ribeyes we had ever had. Wow! The meat is so tender. It melts right in your mouth. I was thoroughly pleased with my meal. Florence Meat Market has a large selection of exotic animals besides beef, including pheasant, quail, and rabbit. Definitely check this place out - it's a family business and a neighborhood treasure indeed.

All the other reviews were pretty much spot-on. Old school, super helpful, and I got a great chunk of cow, which is all I can ask for.

Why 4 stars and not 5? I've only stopped by here 1x to order something a little out of the ordinary. The service was extremely helpful and the prices were great. But I haven't had any of the typical cuts of meat and I think with a butcher, you need to see how those are. Either way, I'm definitely coming back to try more.

I was introduced to Florence and their famed Newport steak last year and it is now a regular stop for me. The absolute best bang for your buck steak out there. Great for a big BBQ as you can serve a large group individual steaks and it really won't break the bank. It is definitely one of the best steaks you can grill at home. Lots of fat so it's hard to screw it up. The standard cut is about 1.5 inch which is pretty thick. If you prefer it a little thinner, just ask. I often get them 1-1.25 inch. If you are cooking a bunch at once, I find that a little thinner is easier to manage without over cooking. Their thick cut bacon is also a nice treat. You can always call ahead and they will have your steaks ready to go when you get there.

The best butcher shop in NYC! Florence Meat Market is an old-school neighborhood butcher with great aged steak & veal.

I went here earlier today and asked if I could get a small piece of pork for a lab experiment. They were incredibly accommodating with my picky measurements and cut it precisely the way I wanted. The meat in there seemed fresh, and the service was exceptional. I will most likely go back and would highly recommend to others!

Upgrading to 5. Dry aged Rib steak and service are impeccable (and I have a friggin wholesale account with a meat purveyor in LA). Awesome place.

There is simply no finer a meat market than this one. The perfect mix of old world charm, high quality meat, expert butchers and great advice from the no nonsense manager, Maria, who runs a top notch operation. Everything is cut to order. Prices are fair and the value excellent. This is where the food writers shop when they want the best meat possible. This is NY food shopping the way it used to be...specialized and flawless.

Don't know that I've ever been to a better butcher. Such good meat and cut exactly how you request. Old school. The kind of place you hope never gets pushed out by greedy landlords or big chains...

Florence still has that "old neighborhood" feel and Mercy remembers my name when I come in. Poll all the people I've had over for their Newport steak (an aged sirloin) and you'll find they all loved it. If you truly want to Do It Like a New Yorker, make the trip downtown to Florence.

A throwback to the butcher shops of old. Plenty of sawdust on the floor, and butcher block tables so concave from years of carving meat to order that they almost look like movie props. Both their signature steak cut (The Newport) and all of their homemade sausages are to die for. Very reasonable prices. Well worth a walk through the West Village to find this little hole in the wall.

Back in the day, before the chain supermarket became the only game in town for large quantities of meat, there was the neighborhood butcher. Thankfully old traditions are still alive at Florence. I've been here a few times because they have some of the best prices on beef, and it reminds me of the butcher where my mom used to shop when I was a kid. Yesterday I went in for two pounds of hanger, and after disappearing into a massive walk-in meat locker, the butcher came back with a massive, forearm-sized piece of steak. Butcher took out a boning knife and artfully carved away all the gristle, fat, and connective tissue that I would have discarded anyway. The finished product is a textbook beautiful steak that's wrapped in craft paper and packed up for the road. Note, some cuts are sold per piece, not by pound. I asked for a pound of flank steak but was told that they come in pieces that are 2-3 lbs in size. Same thing for short ribs, which are sold by the rack (5-6 lbs each). Also, you're paying for the full weight of the meat, prior to trimming away the fat and waste.

Cannot be beat. I can only imagine the prior reviewer got them on a bad day, which has never happened to me. got 3, 2" thick shell steaks for NYE....butcher measured them to b sure they were 2"....hacksaw, then trim and wrap. Tossed in some thick sliced bacon for the hellof it, too. I love the place, and the meat. In this day and age, old school and unbeatable.

Last Thursday I walked up just as a Mosbach pulled away. Hamptons bound? Inside, happily, no trace of bronzer or Vilebrequin, just a busy and serious butcher shop. First try, went with hanger, trimmed while I waited and priced right, and house made lamb sausages with mint. Both great. Coming back to try other cuts. Do they break down the beef themselves? I'll ask next time. Small, three customers a crowd, so it makes sense to call and order in advance.

I have discovered this place from my Fame Chef friend Tyler Florence. The staff is amazing and on point.

This neat little butcher has high quality meats for great prices. They dry age their beef for about three weeks. The Newport steaks are really good and are only about $7.50 a pound. They also have a great variety of other meats. But I come here for the Newports. I believe it's their own kind of cut. They are really tender and flavorful. They also have a nice marbling. Broil or preferably grill them and you're good to go. All they really need to be seasoned with are sea salt and black pepper.