F1RST Restaurant

112 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne
(973) 830-2119

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Ed White

F1rst Restaurant never disappoints! If you’re a foodie and haven’t yet discovered F1rst, you owe it to yourself to experience this gem! Highly recommended!

Camille N. Jones

I was told to expect a wonderful meal but was blown away by the taste and presentation of food, warmth of the staff and remarkable experience overall that we enjoyed at F1rst this past Labor Day weekend. Our party of five enjoyed our appetizers...most notably the grilled octopus which we believed to be the best we've ever had. We each ordered a different entree, trying as many of the marvelous dishes as we could manage. Everything was tasty...the bolognese and steak frites were the standouts. Truffle fries, brussel sprouts and whipped potatoes were perfect accompaniments. We had to try desserts, which required taking parts of our entrees home which we fought over the next day. The mounds bar was almost too pretty to eat and, by this point in the meal, it was no surprise it tasted even better than it looked. Chef Adam outdid himself the evening we visited and is as consistent as he is creative. Thanks for a great evening centered around an unforgettable meal...we'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tommy tai

This was our first time at First, but it will certainly not be our last. Everything was top notch: the food, the service, and decor. Heddy is such a lovely, gracious, caring hostess. Our waiter, Vincent and the rest of the staff were excellent, very nice, and very attentive. The chef is top tier. Every bite from the appetizers, entrees, and desserts was delicious, amazing, and came out quickly. I wholeheartedly recommend First and will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joan Chica

Very friendly and dedicated staff. The chef cooks with passion and it shows on the flavor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carol Louer

Menu is filled with tempting choices and special are really special. Each dish is accompanied by side dishes to enhance the main course. We selected all our dishes from special menu. All desserts are made by the chef and worth a trip just for a sweet treat. Our server Vincent was excellent and the whole serving team worked in tandem. The restaurant has a very vibrant feel. Acoustics could be improved so you can appreciate the wonders of the chef.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Giansanti

Absolutely love F1rst!! I have been here four times in the last few months and have always been delighted with the food and service.

Sometimes it’s an attention to details that
brings a restaurant to the next level. Upon entering you are warmly greeted by the chefs mom, you are then seated at an impeccably arranged table, the waitress which we always seem to get the same one is spot on, then the food! I just cannot say enough!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marianne

Fantastic food in a lovely setting! This is our second visit and we know we will be back frequently!

Nancy

I had the veal chop special and with was such a well balanced and flavorful bite. My husband had the filet minion with a reduction sauce that made you want to lick the plate to get every last drop.

Julia

We were a party of six visiting on a weeknight. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. The staff is amazing and very friendly. We were very well taken care off. The chef came out to say hello which was very nice. Really recommend this place - definitely a local gem!

Fran

This place is-consistently fabulous! Food is always exceptional and the server we had was excellent! A truly hidden gem that I will definitely go back to whenever I can.

Jennie Weber

Not enough stars to rate this restaurant……….. Don’t know where to start, this restaurant is a totally hidden unexpected gem. The food was outrageous, the quality and portion size were perfect, the staff can’t do enough to make your experience and comfort their first priority, but are not pretentious or rushing in their service. Linda our server was very attentive, the manager checked in on our satisfaction regularly and we were very pleased to meet the chef and l discussed his dishes and inspirations. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough, well worth every penny, if you want to experience a meal worth talking about for days, try F1RST……….

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Santasha's Cooking Tonight

Some friends recommended F1rst. We decided to go for our anniversary...let me tell you, we were not disappointed. Firstly we were greeted by the sweetest hostess aka the chef's mom. Our server's knowledge of the menu...impressive to say the least. The food AMAZING. Everything was beautifully seasoned and plated. We enjoyed every bite. Heddy the sweet hostess checked in frequently to make sure everything was great. Chef Adam also came out and greeted us. Definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

bob

We love First. All the food is very creative and well presented. It's always a dilemma what to order because of all the interesting dishes we want to try. We've eaten there many times and have never had a disappointing dish.

Leslie

The atmosphere at First provide a peaceful preparation for the wonderful food about to be served. This is a restaurant where after one meal you will make your own personal commitment to return.

Colette Killian

Wow!! What a great restaurant. The menu had unique choices, and the quality was amazing. Our waitress was knowledgeable and funny. I'll definitely go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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