416 reviews
#283 of 12,347 Restaurants in New York City$$ - $$$, Italian, Contemporary, Vegetarian friendly+1 212-969-1809+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Mon
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
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Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
Details
PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.5
416 reviews
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Very good
141
Average
32
Poor
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Terrible
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TheAberdonian
Aberdeen13 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Our hotel recommended the Fiat Cafe as a less expensive option for breakfast than some of the other eateries in the neighbourhood. A great place to eat at any time of the day: enjoyed both breakfast and dinner here. Loved the combination of Italian / French / American cultures that make the Fiat Cafe a truly unique experience.
Written March 7, 2020
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trishyb258
Montreal174 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Hidden gem in Nolita!
We fell on this place by complete accident and I love finding these gems! Small quaint place served an excellent breakfast-avocados were just ripe eggs poached to perfection and the coffee was delish. And what a reasonable price for breakfast in heart of Soho where anything simple is over $50. Definitely coming back and would recommend. Owners couldn’t be more gracious or hospitable and warm. Lovely time we had!!!
Written March 2, 2020
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Doug london
London92 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Being winter in New York there was only so much sightseeing and walking one could do and we happened across this super welcoming cafe to get out of the cold. We ordered lunch from the Italian menu and it did not disappoint, although a simple affair it tasted great we went for pasta dishes with the lasagne excellent.
The cafe was popular and a bit quirky, they only take cash but have a cash machine to help out, they also forgot one of our parties order but we’re so mortified by that they gave us a free dessert no quibbles just plain help to put right what went wrong and it worked, tiramisu was great!
Overall a better than expected experience and would recommend
Written February 26, 2022
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Anne gilbert
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Tourist trap place to avoid, there is a family brunch for 4 = 2 basic egg Florentine plates and a tuna salad and a flat egg, ham and cheese sandwich = it took 30 minutes to receive these simple dishes, mostly cold, accompanied of 4 bland and lukewarm coffees for a surreal total of 97.65 USD and which also included an insulting 20% "service charge" necessarily suggested and added to the total. Dirty and ordinary premises, in short, another “fake wanna be” restaurant in NY - to be avoided completely, help!!!
Written August 13, 2023
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Roam632862
Dartmouth1 contribution
Mar 2024 • friends
We chose this place due to the great reviews on all sites. I was with a group of 6. 3 people couldn’t eat their pasta. The pasta with bacon tasted like artificial bacon bits. The pasta was undercooked, lacked seasoning and was dry. The waitress never asked how our meals were until the end of the night. 3 people had barely touched their meals and we told her 3 of the meals were not good. The pasta bowls were still full. When someone from our party asked for our bill, she said she couldn’t do anything about our complaints because she came to our table Twice to check on our meal. This was not true.
We were then told they only accept cash. So many great restaurants in NYC. This was a big disappointment. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone!!!
Written March 16, 2024
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dhontour2016
Staffordshire122 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
Whilst holidaying in New York over Xmas we found ourselves walking one morning around Bowery / Little Italy/ Chinatown looking for a late breakfast/ brunch place.
We decided to give this little cafe a try….What a great call it was.
Really busy but the lady that greeted us managed to find us a table.
It just seemed a really buzzing friendly little gem of a cafe.
I was tempted to have a little glass of Prosecco but opted instead for Pancakes / Fresh Fruit / Maple Syrup & a flat white coffee whilst my son had similar & my wife eggs / toast & smashed avocado
The pancakes were the fluffiest I’ve tasted & were almost too much to eat.
I’d loved to have had an evening here because I think the atmosphere & friendliness of the staff would have been awesome, alas all good things come to an end.
Thanks folks for a lovely welcome & super food.
Written January 11, 2023
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arlette W
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
The restaurant is tiny but has a big punch!!! The service and friendly staff was a highlight…The Eggs Benedict were divine, and I am a snob when it comes to Eggs Benedict, my daughter had hers with the freshest smoked salmon and a side of equally fresh avacado. I am looking forward to when I can get back there. You can get brunch every day!!!!!
Written October 17, 2022
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PhileasFoggontour
Medellin2187 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
It’s five years since my last review but I’ll argue that Cafe Fiat is the best choice in Nolita. We had breakfast here and dinner. It gets busy in the evening so book in advance. It’s cash only but the prices mean you don’t need a big wad of money. Charming staff. As Nolita moves in the direction of cashless restaurants and those who don’t even post menus outside Cafe Fiat is a breath of fresh air.
Written January 29, 2020
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Giuseppina d
8 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Very pleasant place with excellent cuisine at affordable prices. You can eat Italian pasta, opt for brunch and much more. We also tried an excellent mozzarella and tomato ciabatta, much appreciated by the palate and stomach fatigued by New York flavors. Whatever you choose quality is assured thanks to the professionalism of the Italian French owner who knows ingredients, true Italian cuisine and more.
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Written August 1, 2024
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Jason C
Franklin32 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
After a few hours shopping on Broadway, we needed a place to eat and rest our feet, and luckily stopped here at the Fiat Cafe. Although it’s your typical close quarters of NYC, we were seated quickly and found it quite cozy. A bottle of red for the adults and lemon sodas for the kids, and pasta for everyone was a great way to warm up on a cold day. Authentic Italian in every way, a great way to experience a meal in NYC.
I recommend starting with the bruschetta, and ending with a latte and bread pudding.
Oh- Cash only! (they have an ATM on premises).
Written December 22, 2024
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LBOU123
Morance48 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
I recommend this very good address, already mentioned in Le Routard, but which is definitely worth the detour. We ate some good pasta, including pasta with anchovies but there are many other possibilities. The price is very reasonable, between 15 and 20 dollars for the main course. We met the boss, Stephane, who was very friendly.
Written August 26, 2023
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Sandra S
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • family
I’m on vacation with my family and we are so happy to have stumbled upon Fiat Cafe! My daughters loved the French toast and the fluffy pancakes. My husband’s omelette with spinach and goat cheese was to die for. The oatmeal was outstanding, I was very pleased to have found a restaurant that serves oatmeal. I had high expectations and they were met! The service was phenomenal. I was so happy to be able to sit and enjoy my time with my family without feeling rushed.
Written April 24, 2024
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Gustavo X
Buenos Aires83 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Nothing really worth a compliment.
Average pastes, average sauces down.
Tiny tables almost glued to each other.
The attention was the only thing remarkable.
Two courses of pasta, no dessert, no coffee and no drinks cost $50 including tip.
I don't plan to go back there in this life at least!
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Written July 6, 2024
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Alex S
Reigate1 contribution
Apr 2024 • solo
Very poor! Even though there were only 4 tables taken my order of Eggs Benedict had still not arrived after 45 minutes! When I politely asked what was happening the rude waitress snapped back “we have a delivery order, you gotta wait!” So I left….don’t go, there are better places in Nolita like the Butcher’s daughter.
Written April 17, 2024
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Steve E
Gillingham8 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
The service was slow as only 1 lady managing all the tables , food was ok, but the shock was the bill. They added an 18% service change , then expected 18% plus tip. Glass of wine was very small. They have pictures of Classic Fiat 500's everywhere , but didn't seem that interested in the cars if you owned one.
Written September 18, 2024
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