Florentino's - Newtown

This restaurant has permanently closed, as confirmed by its sister restaurant, Francesco's on the River in Washington Crossing. read more This restaurant has permanently closed, as confirmed by its sister restaurant, Francesco's on the River in Washington Crossing.

Always a good time. I do remember the calamari tasting better though. They were busy and short-staffed sadly, but the crew handled it pretty well. Service: Dine... read more Always a good time. I do remember the calamari tasting better though. They were busy and short-staffed sadly, but the crew handled it pretty well. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Features Dine in: Yes, Outdoor seating: No, Takeout: No

Ate here Valentine's Day and it was good solid Italian joint. Small menu (could have been the holiday menu) but nice specials. It's small and tight and very clo... read more Ate here Valentine's Day and it was good solid Italian joint. Small menu (could have been the holiday menu) but nice specials. It's small and tight and very close seating. That would be ok and even charming but for the life of me why doesn't the owner invest in some dimmers. Man I'll even personally help him get some Mr16 fixtures and for maybe 1000 bucks it would totally up the vibe in this nineties inspired space. Ok so food was good and was a step up from the local pizza joint as expected. Pastas were really good and properly sauced and all that. Calamari looked like they breaded it themselves with their whole wheat crumbs which was excellent. I had the eggplant parm which seemed like someone spent hours every thinly slicing and properly preparing delicate eggplant slices for breading and frying. Personally I've had better versions but that might be a personal preference thing. Seemed very homemade and was tasty enough. Don't misinterpret my 3 stars I'll come back and that's for Italian that I can get at 10 other restaurants in a 10 mile radius. Yes the space is tired and PLEASE GET A DIMMER AND USE IT F9R THE LIGHTS. But it's one of those places that probably has the owner cooking in the back making solid good food and for a basic night out with a nice bottle of BYO it's a nice deal. If they update the setting and maybe refresh the food presentation this would easily be 4 stars.

We have been to Florentino's many times, and it is a favorite. The food and service last evening were excellent. My only complaint is the sound dampening panels... read more We have been to Florentino's many times, and it is a favorite. The food and service last evening were excellent. My only complaint is the sound dampening panels that recently were installed on the walls. They really take away from the ambiance of the place.

Short staffed but reasonably good service under the circumstances. Shrimp and lobster pasta dish was excellent. read more Short staffed but reasonably good service under the circumstances. Shrimp and lobster pasta dish was excellent.