Fossetta

Name: Fossetta
Address: 198 Allen Street, New York, NY, 10002
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Lower East Side · Italian

198 Allen Street, New York, NY, 10002Directions

4.6197 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious focaccia, pasta dishes, and pancakes, with many highlighting the fresh, flavorful ingredients. They also mention the intimate and cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for a date night or gathering with friends. Guests appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and accommodating management, especially for special events.

Weekend-leaning Italian with highlighted review praise for focaccia.

Fossetta is a $$ Italian restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. It has logged 5,444 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

The Caesar salad has a documented following—one diner considered flying back for another plate. Expect classic Italian with occasional turns. Brunch pancakes arrive fluffy. Pastas like the chicken liver version hold their own.

Google Places/ updated 103d ago

Why go

Fossetta serves Italian on the Lower East Side. The Caesar salad generates consistent conversation. Brunch pancakes and pastas—particularly the chicken liver—anchor the menu. Busiest on weekends. Straightforward spot for a comfortable meal.

Google Places/ updated 103d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 5,444 all-time check-ins, with activity recorded from September 2024 through August 2026.
Saturday and Sunday are Fossetta’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google diners rate Fossetta 4.6 across 212 reviews.
Both highlighted reviews call out focaccia, including one from an Italian diner.
One reviewer praised the lasagna’s flavor; another found the calamari lightly fried but tough.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Fossetta has logged 5,444 Blackbird check-ins, and its busiest days are both weekend days: Saturday and Sunday.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Good to know

The Caesar salad is a frequent highlight.
Brunch is available and includes the pancake.
Service moves quickly.
Expect crowds on Saturday and Sunday.

Google Places/ updated 103d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity223

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Flynet check ins

5,444

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 27 Lower East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

3.8× the Lower East Side median

Lower East Side percentile

Top 25% in Lower East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Lower East Side spots.

Last 30 days

223 check ins

−44% vs prior month

Sep 13Oct 12

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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Inside Fossetta

The experience

Google Places/ updated 103d ago

Review signal

4.6

197 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Fossetta?

Fossetta has logged 5,444 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Fossetta busiest?

Fossetta is busiest on Sunday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Fossetta serve?

Fossetta serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Fossetta?

Fossetta is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Fossetta?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Fossetta in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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