Caffe Falai
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
SoHo, New York
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White truffle pasta special, but screw that - tagliatelle w/ veal ragu is the winter warmer you want right now. Or pappardelle w/ wild boar. Rustic, perfect. Forget Osteria Morini & the crowds.
Noah WeissApril 6, 2012The $20 for "half" an appetizer and any main is a great business lunch in Soho without the pretension and tourist trappiness of Balthazar.
Thompson HotelsJune 7, 201160 Thompson concierge Paul says that though the baked eggs may be the most popular dish, "the Marinated Figs Over Ricotta Cheese takes a bit of my heart each time I go."
Alex RainertMarch 5, 2012They have a killer lunch Prix Fixe. If you're with a small group, I recommend everyone orders something different an go family style!
I AmosFebruary 10, 2010Day: The pear-and-chocolate turnover here is one of the best pastries in New York. Buy a loaf of cabbage bread to go. Evening: the branzino is delicious, as are the Black Moon cake and the crepe cake.
Serious EatsSeptember 8, 2011Best Bomboloni: They come in four flavors, including chocolate and vanilla crème, but our favorites were the chantilly and a sweet strawberry jam. Read more
LesleannJanuary 29, 2012"Bomboloni at Caffe Falai are light and delicate... They come in four flavors, including chocolate and vanilla crème, but our favorites were the chantilly and a sweet strawberry jam." -Serious Eats
Laura LachmanJune 26, 2012Buffalo mozzarella with watermelon was refreshing and delicious. Everything is fresh and yummy here!
greet everyone Ciao bello/bellas as you come in! Random nights you will see several people talking loud at the bar (yup, that's me) ...
My new jam is asking them to add some mozzarella to the whole wheat spaghetti. Super tasty.
Find. Eat. Drink.August 10, 2011Stop in the shop next door to pick up chef Iacopo Falai's favorite cheese: Blu di Bufala (mild blue cheese).
F-Factor NutritionOctober 26, 2012Cool modern interior with interesting food choices makes eating here always a great experience
Gina FelicianoApril 14, 2012If you enjoy a negroni but can't always handle the hooch try the negroni sbagliato. Delish
Elly KSeptember 19, 2011Food was great (I had the cod), place is cozy and very cute but service was terrible. Servers were glorified busboys and we had to hunt our server down for everything; he just stood around all night
Hillary ReinsbergNovember 10, 2011Straciatella is not the menu but you can ask for it. Like the best burrata you've ever had.
Zach AaronsFebruary 3, 2012Delicious pasta and amazing desserts. The decor is simple and chic. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Suraj AcharyaJanuary 25, 2012The boar ragu pasta and the Mozarella appetizer are wonderful. The clam linguini was so-so.
Massimiliano P.April 3, 2012Best Italian pasta in SOHO. Forget about touristic Little Italy! Period.
- For breakfast, order the foccacina with boiled eggs and have them add a slice of prosciutto. Amazing.
Make sure to ask for the prix fixe menu - its a steal!
Zach MaierJuly 13, 2012Not good for bigger groups. Food comes out slowly and sporadically over the course of 20 to 30 minutes.
Best iced coffee ... ask for a bombeloni with your coffee
They make the BEST Cappuccino here. Just like in Roma.
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