Fiori D'italia - Anchorage

So. When you show up and there's a line. Eating was good 4 stars drinks were good 5 stars All other 2 stars We (Party of 8 dive at 7:30, got a few drinks and stood around the very small entrance with 12 other people waiting. Thirdly, we thought that would be a short waiting time as there were 22 people on the bar side and just a few (5 tables sitting). We sat at 10:15, two of our parties were abandoned and gone. We'll eat at 11:00. We were never put on a list. The servers often handed over to us and tried to ignore us most. Like 3 servers were so busy with 5 seat tables is beyond me! If we asked how long the waiting time would be, we would say "it comes first serve" we are very stubborn and put it out, but in the hind side would not be if the staff was honest and told us it would be a 2.5 hours waiting! Hey. Anyway, we were happy drunk and hungry. Requisit at the only bar station that works its butt to supply everyone with drinks and manage all bar page orders. You're the hero. TLDR: waited 2.5 hours to eat, the staff had no idea how long it would take.

Everything is ordered here so you have to wait a little longer, but ITS. WORTH. IT. We filled ourselves with bread, so we take pasta home. The remains were well stored and I could enjoy the aromas the next day.

Wood everywhere, cabinets with old bottles and photos, and the classic low bar not disappointed. It probably didn't change what I wanted for 30 years. Unfortunately, they broke the cardinal rule of Italian cuisine... the pasta was well cooked. As a pasta lover and despite the cool decoration, you can't do that. House Cabernet Sauvignon was not:

This is Italian food and I believe the “D’” in Fiori D’ Italia should stand for Delicious. The feel of this place is classic dark lit Italian joint with an epic collection of alcohol for that perfect GodFather ambiance. Like any good Italian restaurant, the wait time was long, but I didn’t mark them down because they offered to seat us and serve drinks while we waited to be able to order food. If you are very hungry and don’t think you’d have fun sitting around a table with family or friends with some drinks while waiting to order then I’d recommend the Olive Garden. But if you like real Italian food, good cocktails and an atmosphere worth waiting in, you’ll find it to be all that more of an authentic experience. I’d love to give a shout out to our server. Although I don’t know her name, she was young and very laid back. She joked around with us and felt more like a friend than a worker which I personally value in an Italian restaurant because when you’re here, you’re family... nah, that’s someone else’s lie, but what is true is when we were there, we were treated like friends and that is even better. To bottomless bread, fantastic food, and wonderful workers! And for recommendations: I’d say all of the cocktails were amazing, just go with your alcohol of choice and they’ll have a delicious cocktail in its suit. Appetizers: We loved the escargot (don’t be afraid, it is actually so good), the calamari and the hand cut mozzarella sticks. Pro Tip: keep the escargot ramekin to dip your breadsticks in the garlic oil with your meal. For the main course: If you are a fan of halibut and creamy sauces then the “Halibut Fiori” is an absolute must try. Quite possibly the best halibut dish out of many I have ever had (seriously that good). The sweet aspect from the almond cream sauce pairs perfectly with the buttery garlic halibut which was cooked to perfection itself. Served with penne pasta and fresh baked bread, it was absolutely worth the hype.

Heads up, they're closed until September 13, 2023. We come here for cocktails. The food is typical red sauce house, which we're not super into but I do enjoy the Sicilian pasta, one is their lighter dishes (peppers, olives, marinara, cheese toss optional). Great bar, bartender, and cocktails. The interior includes fun relics of the early Spencer's days and extensive bottle collections.