il Fiore

"For those looking for something familiar, fun, and fall, a spiced sangria at this cozy Bryn Mawr restaurant is ideal. Made with a seasonal mix of a red wine blend, brandy steeped in cinnamon sticks, seasonal spices, pomegranate seeds and rosemary garnished with a cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig — it doesn’t get anymore autumn than this in a glass." - Ernest Owens

"At this impressive restaurant in Bryn Mawr, Chef Jesse Grossman puts his culinary passion to work with regional Italian dishes that’s unforgettable. From the pappardelle (made with duck ragu and asparagus) to the herb crusted scallop (served with english peas, bacon, and leek), this is fine dining served comfortably." - Ernest Owens

"FIORE ROSSO IS THE LATEST EXPLORATION OF ITALIAN CUISINE AND CULTURE FROM CHEF MARC VETRI."

"Marc Vetri’s Fiore Rosso–a gorgeous and sprawling Italian steakhouse in Bryn Mawr–should be a masterpiece. After all, it’s in the same restaurant empire as Fiorella and Vetri Cucina, two of our highest-rated restaurants. Well-dressed couples and colleagues dine in front of countless works of art lining the walls, including a Miró and a Picasso. The Somm’s Selections of wine start at $200 a bottle, and you can easily spend that much per person. But somehow, Fiore Rosso evokes more Cheesecake Factory than Vetri Cucina. Opposite the Picasso, ESPN flashes on a big screen TV for a few after-work guests with beers. The menu is extensive, but most dishes are unremarkable. The crudo is melt-in-your-mouth tender, but flavorless. The maitake mushrooms are underseasoned, but float in a delicious parmesan custard and prosciutto brodo (you’ll need to slurp, since you’re not given spoons). All of the pastas arrive cold, and while the carrot anolini and jumbo lump crab-stuffed crespelle are beautiful, the sauces are forgettable. Perhaps the most disappointing part is the steaks–both the wagyu rib cap and the exorbitant Bistecca alla Fiorentina arrive purple-raw and inedible. While the staff is knowledgeable and extremely friendly, details like clearing glasses and empty wine bottles are overlooked. A server did, however, recommend a four-course meal deal at a different restaurant. Unfortunately, we do, too." - Alison B. Kessler