Fiore Fine Foods

Reviews

• Austin B.

  star star star star star 29 July 2026

  tl;dr neighborhood charm meets sophisticated dining at this friendly Italian
  
  Coffeeshop by day and amaro bar by night, Fiore promises traditional Italian fare. Tucked away on the fringes of Queen's Village, neighborhood locals mix with foodies journeying from far and wide. The large space is divided into a restaurant and a full bar. The former is filled with two- and four-seater tables and booths, each with a generous amount of room. Despite the clamor of the open kitchen and the buzz of conversation, the restaurant takes intentional steps to make an intimate dining experience. The lights are dimmed, and tables are illuminated primarily by a candle. Two walls are completely lined by windows, allowing natural light during the day and reflecting the blazing fire from the hearth at night. Carpentry-style wood-block tables complement stitched upholstery booths. The white ceiling is decorated with patterned wooden slats, and pendant lights hanging down periodically about the space. Exposed brick is whitewashed, then painted with flora.
  
  I'd been craving Italian food for weeks, so my partner and I decided to hit up Fiore. Although everything on the menu made my mouth water, we decided on the Cacio e Pepe Fritelle, the Kalbi Short Rib, the Mezzaluna, the Black Tea Smoked Duck, and Fried Cauliflower. The fritelle channeled a strong pepperiness on its perfectly crispy exterior, contrasted by the gooey richness of the cheese within and balanced out by a surprisingly zingy tomato jam -- in essence, these were the really best mac & cheese balls that I have ever eaten. Moving on, the short rib portion size was impressively generous for an appetizer, served with radishes and crisp maitake and drizzled with a paradoxically sour-and-earthy vinaigrette. Meanwhile, our pasta, proclaimed by our waitress to be one of the highlights on the menu, alone could put many other reputable Italian establishments to same: the al dente texture became more dynamic alongside poppy seeds, while the buttery citrus sauce and fluffy ricotta-and-beet filling perfectly embodied the last days of summer.  To our entree, the duck had a nicely charted skin, bitter notes contrasted by the tart cherry BBQ-eqsue sauce. Everything was a-plenty, from the many slices of meat to the crunchy almonds and the chewy cherry pieces; ironically, my criticism is that the dish bordered on too large and slightly overwhelming. Our cauliflower offered a nice butteriness to help cut the sourness of the duck, but I didn't taste the anchovies and mint that were advertised.
  
  Impressed with our meal, we found ourselves unable to commit to any one dessert -- so, of course, we opted for two: the Torta de Riso and the Corn & Summer Fruit Gelato. The former was a somewhat wet cake, topped with perfectly crisp caramelized sugar and plated with bourbon vanilla ice cream, poached pear, and grilled hazelnuts; while the cake itself was forgettable, the other components of the plate blended into an incredibly dynamic assortment of bites. Finally, the gelato, itself the size of my first, stuck the fine balance between sweet, smooth, creamy, and fruity.
  
  Our check was delivered to our table nonchalantly, folded tastefully in a teacup beside two bite-sized thumbprint cookies. At $140 for two (which included a cocktail), Fiore finds itself on the cheaper end of the top-tier restaurants around Philly. While I won't say that it's an everyday affair, Fiore is a delicious and affordable upscale option for any special occasion.

• K S.

  star star star star star_border 26 July 2026

  After much build up before going to Fiore was left wanting more. I think the best thing about this place is their wine list is diverse really well priced food let me just sort of flat much what is the food.
  One big upside
  is the wait staff. This is a group of of very talented professionals that takes their job seriously and really tries to please their customers. One girl in particular whose name is Kara not only does a great  service and is quite knowledgeable but also  is a lot of fun to be around
  
  High grades for service!!

• Julie A.

  star star star star star 26 July 2026

  I was excited to visit Fiore because I was told some of the dishes were really out of this world. I was not disappointed at all for a number of reasons.
  
  First, I really liked the vibes in here- it was spacious but felt intimate, and the decor was relaxed and inviting. Our table for 4 had plenty of room for our food and drinks and was comfortable.
  
  Second was of course the food. We ordered a lot and enjoyed everything very much. The cacio e pepe fritelles were so delicious and unlike anything I've had. Other dishes of note was the Tortelloni and the Corn Agnolotti. I also loved the duck!
  
  The service was great - our server was helpful in assisting us to decide how much to order, and was happy to share her favorites on the menu when we asked.
  
  We finished off the meal with dessert and it was so good. I would not pass up the opportunity to try their gelato/ice cream...very interesting flavors and very tasty. I will definitely be coming back!

• Stefanie Y.

  star star star star_border star_border 12 July 2026

  Lately, there has been a lot of buzz around Fiore, the newest brunch hot spot in Philly. Unfortunately, we stopped in to try out their dinner menu, which was generally pretty good, but just not memorable, and which suffered from uneven portion sizes for the mains.
  
  Far and away the best dish of the night was the black tea smoked duck. Duck seems to be having a star moment in the gourmet food scene and Fiore's take, with its juicy meat, wood-fired charred skin tempered perfectly by the sweet cherry glaze, and nice textural interest from the almonds, did the fowl proud. The pastas we tried were both delicious; the fettucine with ramps in particular was excellent. Our waitress did warn us that the pastas are very small and she was right; the three of us each had just two bites of each pasta dish. Our appetizers were fine, but just not memorable. If I hadn't taken some photos to document our meal, I would have forgotten what we ate.
  
  The most disappointing dish for us was the black bass, which the menu said served two. We received a small fish - probably about 1lb, and seeing as it was smaller than the duck main (which the menu did not say served two), there was no way that fish was meant to serve two. Also, the fish looked promisingly charred, but by the time it arrived at our table, the skin had already started to go soggy. I think this dish should be updated to be market price, because for $52, we expected a main that would serve two and it left a bitter taste in our mouth when such a small fish arrived.
  
  It wasn't only us who noticed the portioning issue - the lady at the table next to us ordered the soft shell crab main while her dining partner ordered a meat main and she commented that her dish was appetizer-sized. It seems like the meat dishes are more consistently portioned, so maybe skip the seafood at Fiore.
  
  Unfortunately, the desserts, which are usually my favorite part of the meal, also just didn't quite do it for me. The budino was very sweet and its texture made me think it needed another 10 minutes of defrosting; however, one of my dining mates really enjoyed her hazelnut panna cotta, so maybe I just made a bad choice.
  
  Thankfully, the meal ended on a high note when we decided to do the amari tasting. The guy who chose our flight and described it to us was clearly passionate and knowledgeable, and each amari had a noticeably different flavor profile.
  
  I still want to try the brunch sometime, but as far as dinner goes, it'll be a while before I revisit this place - Fiore clearly still has some growing pains to figure out.

• Michelle C.

  star star star star star_border 3 July 2026

  My husband and I popped into Fiore for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon. Since it was a holiday weekend, the restaurant was on the quiet side, save for a few occupied tables.
  
  The brunch/lunch menu is pretty small but there were a few things that jumped out right away. In terms of beverages, I was very happy to see multiple non-alcoholic options available, including San Pellegrino sodas and Baba's Brew kombucha. They had Purple Rain and Flower Power, which are my two favorites.
  
  We decided to share the chopped salad, 'nduja toast, and chorizo pizzette. Everything was fresh and tasty, though each plate was pretty small so be prepared for a tapas-style meal, at least during brunch.
  
  Solid experience and I'd be interested in returning to try more!