I have been to Fiamma 4 times in the past 2-3 years.
Last night, the service was, as always. very attentive and the food was good (the rabbit ravoli and cod were great; the octopus antipasta was tasteless).
Gone was the hip Soho crowd that I remember. Everything seemed tired, scratched, and, no longer new, including the patrons. The restaurant has lost its ""buzz.""
Also, the wine list is out of control. While many great wines are listed, few are in the affordable $50-80 range; expect $90 and up and nothing but balsamic vinegar for under $50.
Lastly, dessert was a failure. The donuts are still the best. The dessert special, some sort of plummed up cheesecake parfait, was inedible. It looked like a slightly thawed Sara Lee dessert and it tasted like something that was in the freezer a couple months too long. Dessert should be yummy, not gummy.
Pros: Pasta, Proper prepared fish
Cons: , Bad, BAD Desserts, Old/Boring Crowd
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