Forlini's Restaurant

Forlini's is one of the old school Italian restaurants that has never changed. Having lunch there today felt like it could've been the same lunch 5 years ago. And that's just the way I like it. I typically come here every year with clients and it just makes me happy. It's a Little Italy institution and I hope it's there for years to come.

Old school Italian place that brings you back to days before Instagram and QR codes invaded the restaurant experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the throwback vibes while feeling fancy with the white table cloth. The fettuccine Alfredo was a bit of a letdown though. Basic cream sauce with not much flavor. Bolognese papardelle was okay. In all, a very enjoyable experience at an Italian restaurant just a stone's throw away from the chaotic little Italy.

If you want true little Italy, with proper food and a homely environment there is no reason to go elsewhere. We felt like regulars and at home, with a hearty meal and fine tiramisu, cheesecake, and of course some limoncello to help it down. - I had a veal chop parmigiana and will happily return. It was juicy and delicious, exactly how a perfectly cooked veal should be.

My mother said she wanted to have Italian food for mother's day. This was my first time here; after reading the reviews and pictures I decided to give it a chance. I'm so happy I did. I Took my mother for mother's day I made a reservation maybe a week before. I called while on our way, we were running late due to traffic and they told us they would take care of us once we arrived. They sure did just that! I have no complaints the staff was very nice and attentive we were seated quickly and they gave us fresh bread and butter and water while we waited and ordered. We ordered filet mignon and I had a suggested dish by one of our waiter(so sorry I don't remember his name or the meal I had) but it was delicious and my mother had lasagna and that was amazing as well! We had amaretto sour and a glass of wine each and we really really enjoyed our experience here. We also got cannoli's to go and took what we couldn't manage to eat (they give good portions). The dessert was so good and such a great way to end our night. The men attending to us had great personality and service we felt right at home. Would definitely be coming back for great authentic Italian food. Money well spent in my opinion. Go check it out!

This was the highlight of our entire NYC trip. My husband and I stumbled upon this place by accident, and I am so glad we did. The second we sat down in the booth, I looked at him and said "This is going to be one of those experiences we talk about for the rest of our lives." The food was FANTASTIC, the atmosphere is great, servers were attentive. A very classic, old school Italian feel. Can't wait until we can return to NYC, this is the first place I am going!