Follia Union Square - 4.6 rating - Neighborhood Italian & Wine Bar NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Follia

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 179 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Union Square / Gramercy

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Established neighborhood favorite

Cuisine Type: Italian · Classic Italian-American · Wood-Fired Pizza

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Neighborhood Trattoria · Wine Bar

Price Range: Approx. $60–$90 for two

Special Offers / Deals: Happy-hour–style wine pours (varies) · Seasonal specials

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Warm · Rustic · Cozy neighborhood Italian

Seating Capacity & Layout: Comfortable dining room seating · Intimate table spacing · Bar seating

Lighting & Music Style: Soft, amber lighting · Relaxed background music

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Primarily indoor dining

Unique Interior Highlights: Brick accents · Casual wine-bar vibe · Welcoming local atmosphere

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Arancini

• Classic Italian Meatballs

• House-made Pappardelle with Pork Ragù

• Wood-Fired Artisanal Pizzas

• Traditional Italian Desserts

Beverage Highlights:

• Italian-focused wine list

• Classic cocktails

• Aperitivo-style drinks

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Pappardelle with pork ragù · Arancini · Wood-fired pizza

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly · Limited gluten-free options available

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full table service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Friendly, attentive, neighborhood-style hospitality

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations recommended for dinner · Generally smooth seating flow

Ideal For: Casual dates · Friends gatherings · Neighborhood dinners · Pre–Union Square outings

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Follia is a true neighborhood Italian restaurant near Union Square, combining comforting Italian classics, house-made pastas, and wood-fired pizzas with a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere that keeps locals coming back.

Chef / Culinary Focus: Classic Italian techniques · Comfort-driven cooking · Consistency

Entertainment: Food-first dining · Social wine-bar evenings

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Rustic plating · Cozy interiors · Crowd-pleasing pasta dishes

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Dinner · Daily (from 4:00 PM)

Contact Number: +1 212-477-4100

Parking: Street parking · Paid garages nearby

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UhcchHtGHuByVdwx9

🔹 Call-To-Action Buttons

• Reserve a Table – http://follianyc.com/

• Get Directions – Google Maps link above