Caffe Falai

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265 Lafayette St (at nr. Prince St.)
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 274-8615
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Best

spent my last Sunday brunch at Caffe Falai because a friend of mine had wanted to go for weeks. The service was professional and friendly and the idea of the ""white restaurant wi...

Worst

I think the food was real good for the price, but honestly I think the service was just plain AWFUL. The manager/host seemed more worried about what he looks like (constantly loo...

Good pasta 3/22/2011

Lovely place and good pasta. I had the one with ragu sauce, it was good. We ordered a few appetizers and the one I would not have ordered is the eggplant though. That was a bit too mushy for my taste. Everything else was great. Including the dessert. The layered crepe cake was the best! more

a Soho Sunday brunch 7/22/2009

spent my last Sunday brunch at Caffe Falai because a friend of mine had wanted to go for weeks. The service was professional and friendly and the idea of the ""white restaurant with the elegant chandelier"" made it a minimalist dining experience. But I'm not saying the food is bland. On the contrary- the cheese eggs and dessert are beyond words. Thanks! Pros: brunch more

Felt like I was back in Italy 3/22/2009

Some friends I made while traveling in Italy came to visit NY, and upon recommendations from friends of theirs, we met for brunch at the caffe. It was not only beautiful but the food was truly spectacular. The Polipo octopus dish was so good we ordered a second dish for the table! Next were homemade pasta dishes; the one with mushroom and cauliflower was my favorite. A cappuccino and slice of complimentary 'crepe cake' made this a completely enjoyable brunch. Great selection of Italian wines and friendly Italian waiters a plus! Pros: Best Cappuccino in NY Cons: Patience is rewarded more

Unfriendly and disappointing!!! 3/2/2009

We decided to start new year's day with a nice breakfast in Soho. The Caffee Falai interior looked charming and inviting, but as we walked the impression turned out to be wrong. The waitress was unfriendly. Since it was around noon there were only two choices for breakfast left; baked eggs and panini. The food was horrible, tasteless and very expensive!! The only good thing was the more

Best Kept Italian Secret in Soho 1/4/2009

My guest and I were thrilled to stumble upon Caffe Falai just around the corner from busy Broadway in Soho last month. The sparkle of candlelight, crystal, and white linens drew us into a welcoming atmosphere. After asking for help with the wine, a luscious bottle of white from San Gimignano provided the perfect start to our meal. A light tomato and bread soup was followed by a salad of delicate greens and avocado dressed with whtie truffle oil. A perfect al dente linguini with a sauce of parmesan and lemon zest was amazing. Tiny biscotti with expresso ended the meal perfectly. The collection of mirrors hung at various heights along the outter wall of the restaurant proved not to be mere decoration. In fact, they provided the diner with a clever, yet subtle way, of watching the reflected activity on the street, in the kitchen, and among fellow diners. This restaurant has great potential. The subtle and beautifully crafted food is glorious. Be patient, show appreciation, and you will be rewarded. more

Watch your back 12/29/2008

They broke dishes ... then a wine glass. The glasses broke into pieces and fell onto my friend's sweater. The guy sitting at next table was nice enough to tell my friend or she could cut her back. The waiter and the manager never apologized; SO RUDE. Will never go back there. Pros: Sit far from broken dishes and glasses and you might have a safe meal Cons: Broken dishes and glasses ... Yikes! more

spoiled eggs 12/2/2008

I went for a late breakfast on a recent Monday morning. This was my first time here. Two of us ordered different baked eggs dishes, and the third person had a prosciutto/cheese/tomato panini. The eggs turned out to be rubbery throughout and inedible. The panini was barely serviceable. This was an unfortunate experience as I had invited a friend from overseas and wanted for us all to have an enjoyable, sophisticated meal. more

Best fresh pasta outside of Florence 10/31/2008

Last night I dined at Caffe Falai and found it to be a great addition to the Nolita area. When so many restaurants in Little Italy are geared up for the tourists (and the number decreases yearly), this place delivers on bringing authentic, fresh Italian food back to the area. Pros: Fresh pasta, wine, food in general Cons: Service time, wait time more

Great atmoshere-Friendly service- fresh delicious food- amazing desserts! 10/13/2008

I stumbled upon caffe falai while i was down in soho. I walked in just for an iced coffee and was immediately drawn to the front area with all of the amazing looking desserts and food! I decided to stay and try a little spinach tartlet then had the thin crepe layered cake dessert TO DIE FOR! I also ended up buying a couple of the biscotti gift boxes and ended up eating 1/2 of one on the way home! I will definitely be back to caffe falai. The food was delicious and the service was great! more

Fantastic Bomboloni! 7/8/2008

Not sure about the restaurant but I got a few of their bomboloni to go and the ones with the vanilla filling were AMAZING! The chocolate were pretty tasty too but a bit rich. more

Aweful Service 12/5/2007

I think the food was real good for the price, but honestly I think the service was just plain AWFUL. The manager/host seemed more worried about what he looks like (constantly looking at himself in the mirror) then servicing his clients. Food took forever to make, after 25 minutes of not being attended to, I had to ask for both a menu and a glass of water. Waiters were rude and unhelpful, and while in the end the food was nice, I still don?t believe the place is worth having to put up with being treated awful. more

Good coffee/Great customer service 9/24/2007

Food is delicious, the coffee is nice and strong. I found the atmosphere relaxing - unlike what the previous posters had to say, the waitstaff was the opposite of snooty. I got the tall curly-haired guy with the ponytail. He was very friendly, on top of things, and professional. All in all, a nice place to stop and have a short (or long) break. Pros: Service Cons: nondescript exterior - I always seem to pass it when walking down the street more

Fantastic food 2/24/2007

I have now eaten at all of the Falai restaurants and the new Caffe is just as great! The same amazing food and the prices are extremely reasonable. It's an great addition to the neighborhood, I highly recommend it! Pros: Great food Cons: new place so a bit busy more

Best baked eggs 2/23/2007

I went here a few times since it's new and close and I liked it. Although I agree with the other reviews that the waitstaff wasn't very good, although never rude to me, I tell there was a haughty air to the servers. The design of the place is great, I love the chandelier and the all white, and my food has always been good. Pros: cheap eats, good food, cool vibe Cons: snooty waiters, difficulty seating more

Great Coffee and Pastries 2/17/2007

This place will undoubtedly satisfy your craving for genuine Italian pastries and strong coffee. After some initial growing pains, the service has improved greatly. Pros: coffee is great more

Great Neighbourhood Hangout 2/6/2007

Living in the neighbourhood has made me lazy to leave and Caffe Falai has given me more reason to stay put. Beautiful design, great and friendly service, delicious food. I'm slowly, actually quickly, working my way through the pastry section, their coffee is excellent and all the food has been great so far. Definately go there! more

Walked out with a headache 1/23/2007

I walked in for a cafe early avo this opening weekend. Big mistake -would never do it again! Waitstaff extremely rude! But the music was shoking enough, was like 5 shots of espresso at once, that I just skipped the cafe... ciao! more

Okay food, but rude staff and VERY LOUD MUSIC! 1/23/2007

I tried out the new place on the block, and found that the food was pretty good, but the waitstaff wasn't knowledgeable and definitely not accommodating when we asked that the VERY loud music be turned down. Not only was it too loud, it didn't fit the atmosphere. We could barely hear each other over dinner. Don't think this place will have a long life with service like this. Shame. more
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Editorial
  • The Scene
    One couldn't be blamed for calling the decor at Iacopo Falai's three eponymous Manhattan ventures washroom chic. Everything at this cafe gleams white--the tiles covering the...

  • 4/17/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-11pm
  • Payments: Cash, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown
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