"Forlini 's is a Downtown Courthouse institution which was until recently relatively unknown to the Gentrifiers and tourists. I wonder why this is so? Certainly not because of the food, which is terrific. All of the pastas, sauces, and desserts are delicious. Their steaks and veal and seafood are expertly sourced Certainly not due to the service which is absolutely professional, no nonsense and pleasant. Certainly not due to the price which offers extraordinary value. Certainly not due to the location, which for years has made it the lunchtime Go To for the Judges, Attornies and Court Staff who work nearby nor its proximity to Chinatown, SoHo, NoLita and Little Italy. No, the reason the trendies ignored the place is due to the old school vintage decor. Yes, although the place dates back 60 years, it 's most recent renovation was likely in the late 70s and the place does have that Suburban Continental look which just isn 't gonna cut it for the pretentious aesthetes who tend to only frequent places where the look is right and the owners and customers all look just like them. Y 'all need to get over to Forlini 's pronto before New York 's old school Genuine Italian American standouts all disappear."
