Great food & even better hospitality! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Boettger
We went to Antica Pesa after having two unforgettable dinners at Pierluigi’s in Rome years ago. We wanted to celebrate a special Birthday for our good friend turning 70. Thought this would be a great place to take him. Even told the person when making the reservation of the special occasion and it was totally ignored. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. We arrived when they opened at 6:00. The waiter was sharp and not at all friendly. He quickly asked for our order. We requested to order drinks first as we wanted to relax and read the menu. Our drinks arrived not as ordered (and found out later were ridiculously priced for the small drinks).
After getting our drinks the waiter once again immediately asked to submit our order. Found it to be rushed. Our first course arrived and was ok ( filo baked buffalo mozzarella). Mozzarella was cold inside. The second course also was paced well after. Then we waited and waited for our entrees When it finally came out the porterhouse was over cooked. (Requested medium rare) and it was tough and tasteless. Told our waiter and he apologized. Our plates sat for a while before being clearer after waiting another 10-15 minutes he came by and offered coffee but no dessert menu for the rest of the party. Two of us got the 4 course inclusive which included dessert (which waiter needed that order at the beginning of the evening) Coffee came w no sugar or milk. That took 10 minutes to get. Once again no dessert was offered
After 30 minutes and we finally got the two desserts (cannolis) which were soggy, I couldn’t even eat mine. Again we needed to wave down the waiter for the check. Now having been there for hours, he apologized for the porterhouse and took it off the check. We were appreciative of that. But it was not the only problem, The service, food and drinks overall was very disappointing and over priced. I was so disappointed and embarrassed as I picked it for this special occasion. And after spending over $500.00 ( that’s with the $155.00 porterhouse was taken off) we all walked out angry. Not what experienced in Rome. I cannot recommend this place and will not recommend or return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carmen Kujawska
Thanksgiving dinner with my family was incredible — the food was excellent, and the service was even better. I’ll definitely be coming back; it truly feels like the staff has become part of my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Wunderlich
Antica Pesa was an absolute amazing dining experience. I sat at the bar, the vibe felt very intimate and cozy being that I got to enjoy my dinner with a very attentive and friendly staff. The decor is fabulous, lighting, intimate, and the fireplace with sofas makes me want to come back again. The food was next level I started with the octopus. The presentation was exceptional, followed by one of their signature pastas. The bartender presented the pasta, added such a great detail with customizing options for light, medium or dangerous pepper shavings on top of the pasta with a white glove I thought it was absolutely fabulous. The Branzino was cooked to absolute perfection soft on the inside and a slightly crispy skin. To finish my four course meal. I enjoyed their cannolis very much. Shout out to the staff because they were extremely attentive, friendly, and truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Siefferman
Great food and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panagiotis Palagian
This place is absolutely horrific. To spend $160 on pasta and a pork loin for the quality given is a travesty. Pork was hammered and overcooked, anchiovy pasta was rancid and tasted like fish left out for 5 days, and bambolino (donut with Nutella) was like chewing on cardboard. I rarely write reviews, but this place is absolute garbage. Absolute embarrassment.
Food: 1
Lauren M
Food was delicious! Service was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariana Villa
Overpriced and average food and TERRIBLE service. Owner is extremely rude. Avoid
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Layne Carder
Food was overpriced for what it was. Atmosphere was good. Not very busy when we went. Waiter forgot a few things even with very few tables to wait on. Very underwhelmed for an expensive dinner.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Berhan Gökşin
Such a warm and welcoming place! The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, you can truly feel that authentic Italian warmth in the atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, everything was prepared with care and full of flavor. A wonderful experience from start to finish!
Delicious food and pristine service, beautiful place! Marvelous experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Costello
Truly beautiful space, well executed and interesting food, great bar program, and *outstanding* service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley McConnell
My wife and I visited Brooklyn in April and made a last-minute reservation at Antica. From the moment we arrived, Lorenzo greeted us with exceptional warmth and created an atmosphere that felt both personal and inviting. His attentiveness made us feel like the only guests in the room.
The entire team contributed to an outstanding experience. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, from the courteous service of the staff to the skill and care evident in the kitchen. Our dishes arrived quickly and were prepared with remarkable precision and flavor. Lorenzo’s recommendations were excellent, and each plate exceeded our expectations.
Antica delivered one of the most memorable dining experiences we have ever had, and we look forward to returning on our next visit to the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daron P
Antica Pesa holds true as the best Italian restaurant in all of NYC. Lorenzo is an exceptional host and ensured a special day was made all the more perfect!
Ujjwal Puri
For a place with live jazz it has got no chill. The waiter kept rushing us into ordering, interrupting us mid conversation barely giving us time to get comfortable. Food was ok-ish.
Great food & even better hospitality! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Antica Pesa after having two unforgettable dinners at Pierluigi’s in Rome years ago. We wanted to celebrate a special Birthday for our good friend turning 70. Thought this would be a great place to take him. Even told the person when making the reservation of the special occasion and it was totally ignored.
Unfortunately we were very disappointed.
We arrived when they opened at 6:00. The waiter was sharp and not at all friendly. He quickly asked for our order. We requested to order drinks first as we wanted to relax and read the menu. Our drinks arrived not as ordered (and found out later were ridiculously priced for the small drinks).
After getting our drinks the waiter once again immediately asked to submit our order. Found it to be rushed.
Our first course arrived and was ok ( filo baked buffalo mozzarella). Mozzarella was cold inside.
The second course also was paced well after.
Then we waited and waited for our entrees
When it finally came out the porterhouse was over cooked. (Requested medium rare) and it was tough and tasteless. Told our waiter and he apologized. Our plates sat for a while before being clearer after waiting another 10-15 minutes he came by and offered coffee but no dessert menu for the rest of the party. Two of us got the 4 course inclusive which included dessert (which waiter needed that order at the beginning of the evening)
Coffee came w no sugar or milk. That took 10 minutes to get. Once again no dessert was offered
After 30 minutes and we finally got the two desserts (cannolis) which were soggy, I couldn’t even eat mine.
Again we needed to wave down the waiter for the check. Now having been there for hours, he apologized for the porterhouse and took it off the check.
We were appreciative of that. But it was not the only problem, The service, food and drinks overall was very disappointing and over priced.
I was so disappointed and embarrassed as I picked it for this special occasion.
And after spending over $500.00 ( that’s with the $155.00 porterhouse was taken off) we all walked out angry.
Not what experienced in Rome.
I cannot recommend this place and will not recommend or return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thanksgiving dinner with my family was incredible — the food was excellent, and the service was even better. I’ll definitely be coming back; it truly feels like the staff has become part of my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antica Pesa was an absolute amazing dining experience. I sat at the bar, the vibe felt very intimate and cozy being that I got to enjoy my dinner with a very attentive and friendly staff. The decor is fabulous, lighting, intimate, and the fireplace with sofas makes me want to come back again. The food was next level I started with the octopus. The presentation was exceptional, followed by one of their signature pastas. The bartender presented the pasta, added such a great detail with customizing options for light, medium or dangerous pepper shavings on top of the pasta with a white glove I thought it was absolutely fabulous. The Branzino was cooked to absolute perfection soft on the inside and a slightly crispy skin. To finish my four course meal. I enjoyed their cannolis very much. Shout out to the staff because they were extremely attentive, friendly, and truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is absolutely horrific. To spend $160 on pasta and a pork loin for the quality given is a travesty. Pork was hammered and overcooked, anchiovy pasta was rancid and tasted like fish left out for 5 days, and bambolino (donut with Nutella) was like chewing on cardboard. I rarely write reviews, but this place is absolute garbage. Absolute embarrassment.
Food: 1
Food was delicious! Service was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced and average food and TERRIBLE service. Owner is extremely rude. Avoid
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was overpriced for what it was. Atmosphere was good. Not very busy when we went. Waiter forgot a few things even with very few tables to wait on. Very underwhelmed for an expensive dinner.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Such a warm and welcoming place! The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, you can truly feel that authentic Italian warmth in the atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, everything was prepared with care and full of flavor. A wonderful experience from start to finish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Delicious food and pristine service, beautiful place! Marvelous experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly beautiful space, well executed and interesting food, great bar program, and *outstanding* service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I visited Brooklyn in April and made a last-minute reservation at Antica. From the moment we arrived, Lorenzo greeted us with exceptional warmth and created an atmosphere that felt both personal and inviting. His attentiveness made us feel like the only guests in the room.
The entire team contributed to an outstanding experience. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, from the courteous service of the staff to the skill and care evident in the kitchen. Our dishes arrived quickly and were prepared with remarkable precision and flavor. Lorenzo’s recommendations were excellent, and each plate exceeded our expectations.
Antica delivered one of the most memorable dining experiences we have ever had, and we look forward to returning on our next visit to the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antica Pesa holds true as the best Italian restaurant in all of NYC. Lorenzo is an exceptional host and ensured a special day was made all the more perfect!
For a place with live jazz it has got no chill. The waiter kept rushing us into ordering, interrupting us mid conversation barely giving us time to get comfortable.
Food was ok-ish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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