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Fiat Café

Fiat Café

Café and Italian Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
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7.7/10
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    Nate B.
    "Panini with the vegetables and pesto is fantastic."(13 Tips)
    Léna L.
    "Super little & cute place, food is good, staff is great."(10 Tips)
    paolo i.
    "highly recommend the tiramisu as a desert...its the best one"(6 Tips)
    Bart L.
    "cosy restaurant for excellent breakfast"(7 Tips)
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  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinstonDecember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    For a reliably excellent and cheap date night, Fiat Cafe always hits the spot. All of the pastas are outstanding and the wine bottles only cost around $20 each. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
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  • Bart L.heart icon on user image
    Bart LinssenMay 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Little but very cosy restaurant for excellent breakfast, a lot of choice, nice background music, friendly staff who speaks several languages. We had breakfast the whole week overhere.
  • Valentina M.heart icon on user image
    Valentina MonteApril 30, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Food tastes like dinner at a friend's. Not your mom's but your friend's mom's cooking. I adore it here. So quaint & perfect in every way. Spinach omelet w goat cheese is phenomenal. + toast and bacon.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyNovember 8, 2015
    Panini with the vegetables and pesto is fantastic. Tons of flavor, delicious, filling, not too much. Vibe is cute without being inauthentic. I really want to come back for brunch, looks incredible
  • Lou C.heart icon on user image
    Lou CapezzaMay 18, 2013
    Everything is delicious! Save room for dessert too the Tiramisu is the best I've had in a long time and the Cappuccino was so good it was difficult to put down.
  • Lina B.heart icon on user image
    Lina BodestadMay 18, 2015
    Cosy and inviting, we had a very tasty breakfast here (salmon bagel and mushroom-asiago omelette). Friendly service, very tasty food and good coffee. Cash only - ATM across the street.
  • Ettedanreb G.heart icon on user image
    It's a very cute place. There is akways a big french circle. It's familiar. The food is great: Granola, salads, especially the chicken sandwich(awarded), bred pudding and the big pancakes with fruits!
  • Seb L.
    Seb LyonnaisNovember 27, 2013
    I started my meal at Fiat with an order of penne, and it was great! Fortunately for me, there was a large menu so I followed that up with a chicken sandwich, which is one of the best in NYC! GO NOW
  • Bond Street
    Bond StreetOctober 3, 2016
    "It’s super comfortable, they’ve got great food, it’s kid-friendly, the owners and staff are all wonderful people, and you always see people you know." - Sandeep Salter, co-founder - Picture Room Read more
  • Cheryl Y.
    Cheryl YeohApril 14, 2012
    My go-to neighborhood cafe that has wifi. Super chill, no frills, tasty French-Italian cuisine, very inexpensive. Very European owner who always has friends over. Come here for a late night cap!
  • Seb L.
    Seb LyonnaisDecember 10, 2012
    I go there very often whenever I am in that area and I am never disappointed. The service is comforting, the food arrives on time and is always delightful.I recommend the milanese and the tiramisu.
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.January 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    amazingly cheap, quality food in soho is hard to find. cash only. perfect for catching up with a pal uninterrupted on a Sunday mid afternoon.
  • Eric F.
    Eric FriedmanAugust 7, 2013
    You can easily split a sandwich and salad at this great lunch spot in soho. Cash only and small, but overall excellent place.
  • Ana R.
    Ana RodrigoOctober 23, 2013
    Probably the best place in manhattan,amazing food,amazing service...just the perfect place to chill with friends!please,dont miss the chicken milanesa
  • paolo i.
    paolo iacovelliNovember 27, 2013
    I was there last night...and everything was awesome! I highly recommend the tiramisu as a desert...its the best one I've ever had. Trust me: You won't be disappointed!
  • Deanna M.heart icon on user image
    Deanna MatthewsJuly 14, 2016
    The eggs Benedict, pancakes waffles and pasta are delicious! Have been here many times it's a great little spot not pricey and great food
  • Hanna B.heart icon on user image
    Hanna BKApril 9, 2017
    Very nice, uncomplicated and nice cafe. Found it accidental but don't regret it at all. The waitress was very kind and the breakfast great!
  • Loren
    LorenJuly 22, 2015
    Shhh don't tell about this great deal. Casual, hip scene and solid Italian dishes (I like the tricolore salad), and you'll think the prices are a typo.
  • Marmy
    MarmyMarch 1, 2018
    Very cute and familiar space. Breakfast was tasty and whole concept ala Fiat is funny.
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MNovember 28, 2013
    My favorite restaurant in Nolita! I love coming here with my friends on weekends. Charming and delicious! Eating at Fiat Cafe is simply a must!
  • Karena R.
    Karena RosarioMarch 15, 2015
    Everything on the menu is very good and reasonably priced!! I suggest trying the grilled chicken panini!
  • Honghui Y.heart icon on user image
    Honghui YuJanuary 18, 2018
    The pastas are delicious, the portions are generous and the prices are cheap - doesn’t get better than that!
  • Vladimir G.
    Vladimir GarzaJanuary 27, 2013
    Great little italian cafe. Cash only! Inexpensive pasta dishes, and the cheese plate is only $8. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy!
  • Megan M.
    Megan MDecember 31, 2011
    The best place to have cheap fantastic Italian food and wine! Service takes care of you and the baked eggplant dish is the best I've had!
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BrownSeptember 26, 2016
    I loved this place. The Fettuccine Puttanessca was fantastic.
  • David Z.heart icon on user image
    David ZhangSeptember 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite casual Italian place. So cozy and AFFORDABLE. All of their pastas are delicious.
  • Patrick P.heart icon on user image
    Patrick PaintBoxNovember 15, 2016
    Very cozy, lovely staff, good food, reasonable prices, and funky Roma vibe. I like it.
  • Lotta S.heart icon on user image
    Lotta SaxeSeptember 23, 2018
    Very nice avocado toast with poached eggs! Nice service
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneJuly 6, 2015
    The sandwiches come with a little salad in the to-go container. If was a fun bonus/took away my guilt of not ordering one in the first place.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael G.November 11, 2018
    Cash only but great value. I love the goat cheese omelette and the eggs Benedict.
  • Francisca N.heart icon on user image
    Amazing pasta, good size portions and friendly service. Only cash payment!
  • Allison H.
    Allison HeimMarch 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Laugh in the face of the tourists you'll pass waiting in line at Lombardi's and stroll into the tiny Fiat for some yummy pasta or panini. Tasty brunch! Cash only.
  • Kat P.
    Kat PfauMay 19, 2010
    I debated leaving a tip for this place because it's really just that great. This is the kind of place you want to keep a secret. Awesome little italian/spanish cafe with great food and great prices.
  • Pavel L.
    Pavel LishinOctober 20, 2014
    Tiny little place, so don't come here with luggage or claustrophobia - but the prosciutto panini is delicious, and the service is fast.
  • s v.heart icon on user image
    s vApril 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Cute little spot. Has Wifi. Cash only (ATM downstairs). Breakfast till 4pm!
  • Jordan P.
    Jordan PayneJuly 13, 2013
    Great Eggs Bendict, very cute little place. Reasonable prices, a bit cramped but that's not unusual.
  • Pernille J.heart icon on user image
    Pernille JordanOctober 14, 2018
    I love this place. Friendly personal service, fab food and cozy surroundings.
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantAugust 12, 2020
    The paninis are fantastic
  • Lulu A.
    Lulu AnguloFebruary 5, 2012
    The tiramisu it's really good and the panini with prosciutto, mozzarella and rugula. And the ricotta ravioli wou amazing
  • Ankur O.
    Ankur OberoiJanuary 7, 2013
    The chicken and radicchio salad was yumtacular. It just feels cozy and European. Great place for lunch.
  • Alexandra M.
    Alexandra MaesenMarch 23, 2013
    Cheap, but great food. I got the poached eggs and salmon on an english muffin. Really good!
  • Joachim S.
    Joachim StrAugust 11, 2014
    Great for lunch! Try the meatball sandwich!
  • MoRiza
    MoRizaSeptember 15, 2012
    Try the Spaghetti w/ Anchovies, Black Olives and Garlic Bread Crumbs - The chef is being generous with Anchovies tonigh.
  • Zack K.heart icon on user image
    Zack KantorApril 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    the chicken avocado sandwich + throw some prosciutto on it for shits and giggs
  • Brandon S.
    Brandon SidesAugust 14, 2015
    Salmon Carpaccio is on point, but the fresh orange juice is life changing.
  • Donnalicious .
    Donnalicious 🦖October 10, 2010
    great little place for inexpensive but fresh pastas and tasty paninis. the pappardelle w mushrooms and duck confit ragu is the way to go ~
  • Camilo R.
    Camilo RodríguezFebruary 21, 2013
    Try the scrambled eggs sandwich with ciabatta bread. Delicious. And the hot chocolate is quite good.
  • Vemana M.heart icon on user image
    Vemana MadasuNovember 18, 2014
    Great pastas, very reasonable price. Loved the Tiramisu
  • Allie C.heart icon on user image
    Allie CaldwellJune 20, 2023
    Delicious Italian food, outdoor seating, good wine
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandAugust 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Super little & cute place, food is good, staff is great. Do not hesitate ;)
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