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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   New year’s eve dinner for two. Pros: very nice space , with beautiful greenery and cute decor, no cover for New year’s eve table. Cons: Food: everything we ordered, with the exception of the pizza, was overly-salted/ seasoned. Ambiance: the table we were at was drafty due to the front door kept open all throughout our dinner. We left because we got too cold. Also, desert we had, calzone with Nutella and berries, had one strawberry on top and no other berries, so I thought the description was misleading.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 30, 2021

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Lovely atmosphere not too pricey and pizza is fantastic

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2021

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   I made reservations for my fiancé’s birthday which landed on the same Sunday. The reservation was for a party of 6. I took an Uber there just to find out it was closed with no prior notification. This was extremely embarrassing and disappointing.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2021

   overall2food4service1ambience2

   Service was severely lacking. Waited at the bar for 30 minutes before we were sat and the bartender never even looked in our direction. Everyone sitting next to us at the bar said it took an hour for them to get a drink. Then once we sat down it took over 45 minutes to get our drinks. The food arrived before our drinks did - we finished our apps before the manager came up and apologized but did nothing to relieve us of our anger or get us our drinks. I’ve been here many times before as I think the food is great, but I will never come back here again due to the awful and slow service.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 9, 2021

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   the small mezze is $26 and a $9 charge for more bread. Idk kinda overpriced for BREAD given the mezze was not enough and no one told me bread was extra. Cute vibe tho wish there was more filling vegan options

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 5, 2021

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Very loud, Main dishes were overpriced, service staff seemed scattered and confused. Small plates were decent but the food was not stellar for the price and ambiance.

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   NoseBleedsAboveHoustonSt

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Large, energetic, bright space with a live band playing for Saturday brunch. Noise level was not so overwhelming to prevent my friend and me from catching up after not having seen each other since before the pandemic. Very fast turnaround between ordering and food placement and a wonderfully accommodating waitress who allowed us to banter for an exceptional amount of time before ordering. Round ball croquettes with crème were best item we ordered. Certainly recommended!

   Fandi MataResponded on December 9, 2021

   Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us! We really appreciate the love. Please feel free to reach out to me directly for any of your future reservations. Very best, Michael Abruscato General Manager 718-388-8877

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 4, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   General manager Michael and team were phenomenal. Everyone went above and beyond to make our night special. Service was insane! Food was insane! Drinks insane! Hands down best experience in NYC!

   Fandi MataResponded on December 9, 2021

   Thank you so much for sending the love! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciate your support. Please make sure to reach out to me for any of your future reservations. We look forwad to seeing you sooner than later. Very best, Michael Abruscato General Manager 718.388.8877

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   RayAbruzzi

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2021

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Very nice decor. Food and drinks are pricey but offset by live music and friendly staff. Food was very good, especially the fungi flatbread.

   Fandi MataResponded on December 9, 2021

   Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us. We look forward to having you back asap to earn that last star! Please feel free to reach out to me directly for your future reservations. Very best, Michael Abruscato General Manager Michael@FandiMata

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    Patty

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came in for a drink and left with an outstanding cocktail and food experience

    Fandi MataResponded on December 9, 2021

    Patty! Thank you so much for the 5 star love. Glad your drink lead to and outstanding experience. We can 't wait to have you back. Please feel free to reach out to me directly for your future reservations. I look forward seeing you sooner than later! Very best, Michael Abruscato General Manager 718-388-8877

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    the service was terrible, we waited way to long to order, the food was cold and not that great

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall2food1service3ambience4

    Food was terrible and overpriced. Setting was great!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall3food5service5ambience1

    Great food and service, but the music was LOUD. Our table and another table had both asked if it could be turned down (we were outside) and management said all speakers were connected so couldn't. Hard to hear the couple that we were with and was too loud for the baby's ears. And while I love Jay-z, he's not my go to for brunch music , especially at full volume.

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    Jake

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Eh… I’ve been before several times and was very excited. We reserved an indoor table and we’re sat outside. The heat lamp was broken. We were celebrating a friends birthday and it was a just a let down. Poor service and meh experience from a place that we were excited about. Too bad

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    Alli

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came on a Sunday night and were promptly seated at our reservation time. The staff was so friendly and nice, the food was delicious, and ambiance is unlike anything in NYC. Huge space with beautiful plants, lighting and decor. I would highly recommend it to others. It was a chill place to have a Sunday dinner and we appreciated the vibe and good food. There's something for everyone on the menu. I think the bad reviews may have come when they were understaffed, but no complaints from my experience.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall1food5service1ambience5

    Made reservation for birthday inside and they tried sitting us outside without any conversation and when noting reservation for inside they didn’t offer alternative or even offer the bar service which is first come first serve

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall2food5service1ambience5

    Waited outside on line for about 30 minutes despite the fact that we had a reservation. Then waited inside over 45 minutes for table to be ready. Waited about 20 minutes after sitting for server to come to our table for our order. Food and ambiance was great, not sure if I’d return due to the wait and restaurant organization.

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    Sincere

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food was amazing. The staff was a bit slow to serve us at first but were very friendly. I'll definitely come back and recommend it to friends.

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    Damaris

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had been waiting & wanting to come to Fandi Mata for months! And I'm so excited to have finally made it (especially with the Dia de Los Muertos festivities). It met and exceeded my expectations from service, food & drinks. We ordered the Sabrosa & Grass is Greener cocktails (several rounds), and ate the tuna tartare, scallop tostada, margherita pizza, and hallumi fries. ALL OF IT WAS DELICIOUS from beginning to end. Our server, Morena, was helpful with our decision-making and was super sweet! Can't wait to come back! 10/10

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    EvaV

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    I’ve been to Fandi Mata a few times, the food is good and if you come during the day the service is also good. However, will not come again on. Saturday night or any peak time at night. The restaurant is disorganized and overwhelmed, with poor service to match. Drinks took 20 minutes, meals came out at different times, to the point where some diners were done before another meal came and the even those with same entrees received them 15 minutes apart. It was a mess. The short: Come for the dips at happy hour, leave before it gets crowded.

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    bkatsh

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Nice ambience, live music, decent food, but service was terrible and very slow.

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    Camrob

    Denver

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In from out of town to see friends and family. What a great vibe! Service, food, experience were delightful! Our server, Sarena and her co workers were fantastic on every level!

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    BlueRibbonMezcal65

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate on the terrasse and it was very nice!! The little round tables are a little too small for two people, but other than that the outdoor seating area is quite nice. Fun place, cool atmosphere. Will return most definitely!! Oh, btw the lamb flatbread was insanely good - even for that alone, I'll return 3 times a day!!

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24. LL

    LauraL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Was reviewed as one of the best brunch spots in nyc so expectations were high and we were disappointed. Ambiance was great, lots of plants, soaring ceilings, live music. But food was mediocre, mimosas lacked alcohol.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2021

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Service was very poor, and I’ve come before and loved it. It was for a birthday and very disappointing.

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26. DD

    DissapointedDiner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2021

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    The service was absolutely terrible. People only were seated if they complained about waiting too long - we took this approach and finally got our table by 9pm (reservation was at 8:15). Took 30 minutes for anyone to take our order. Food came out really fast, but all our apps and mains came at the same time. Drinks did not come until after we were finished with food (and my drink was wrong). Our waiter totally ignored our table - a different waitress ended up bringing our drinks/check. No one apologized or addressed the issues. Would never go back.

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    Private

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Very rushed experience and sitting outside on the sidewalk did not give us a chance to experience the amazing indoor ambiance. Food was good but limited menu options for Brunch. Items came out as they were ready with no consideration of our pacing, mains were not served at the same time and dips came at the same time as one of the mains. They had a stated 90 minute turnaround but they had us in and out in 30 mins.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Not the first time I come here but great service as always. Spent my moms birthday here.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best experience - we love coming here for birthdays and a girls night out! Service is amazing, vibes are immaculate ;)

    Fandi MataResponded on December 10, 2021

    Thank you so much for the 5 star love!! I am so happy to read we are your spot for celebrations! That is the vibe we are going for. Much love. We hope to see you all sooner than later. Please feel free to reach out directly for your future reservations. Very best, Michael Abruscato 718-388-8877

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2021

    overall4food5service1ambience5

    Overall a lovely expierence, food was delicious but service suffered. We waited for each plate quite long and even received one cold. And as soon as we received our check we were asked to leave due to upcoming reservations which felt rude given that we would’ve loved to have another drink but we’re instead rushed out because of their poor management.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2021

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    I was very excited to try Fandi Mata for Brunch after seeing photos of the place and reading the menu. The food and ambiance certainly did not disappoint. However, the service received was lacking in many ways. We put in our beverage order and the drinks did not arrive until about 15 minutes after (none of the three drinks were complicated to make). We also had to ask again for a coffee which was forgotten in our initial order. The food did not take long to arrive and it came out fresh from the Kitchen which was much appreciated. After the food came out, we otherwise were ignored the entire time by the waitstaff. No one offered to clear our plates, our waiter was visibly chatting to other employees and customers at the bar, and we overhead a table behind us who’s food order had been entirely forgotten. After having finished our meal and sitting for about an hour we finally requested the check from the waiter. The check was not brought out, and the waiter had clearly forgotten my request, so I had to ask another member of the team again. While I appreciate the time to chat with the other guests at the table without interruption, we would have expected more service than we received.

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    SJ90

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    overall3food2service2ambience5

    Shabby service - mixed up orders, and was super delayed Limited vegetarian options Go for the ambiance though!

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