šØšØšØDO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE!!!!!!!!šØšØšØšØ my friend is visiting and we ordered the gluten free saffron gigli, gluten free cacio e pepe, and gluten free caesar salad. We asked several times on the phone when we were ordering for takeout that they wrote gluten free on the order and they said yes definitely which put us at ease. Two hours after we eat (exactly the same time frame when sheās gotten sick other times after eating gluten unknowingly), my friend is now so sick and feels awful. After reaching out to a friend that has eaten there, she told me that the same thing happened to her friend too and they gave her a gift card for her troubles. This is not something to mess up. This is insane and I feel horribly for my friend who is so sick now :( not a gf friendly place
Food: 1
Bella Bell
We had an 8:30 reservation and showed up early at 8 to grab a drink at the bar while waiting for the table. We didnāt get seated until 9:15. Once we finally sat down, our waitress didnāt come over for another 20 minutes. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and pasta. Drinks and apps eventually came out, but thenā¦ nothing. After sitting for over an hour, we noticed tables that were seated after us already getting their pasta, the place clearing out, while our main dish was nowhere to be found, and our waitress was nowhere to be seen.
We finally asked another waitress (who was actually very kind and helpful) to check, and she found out our pasta never got made because āthe system glitchedā and the cooks never received the order. Which apparently āhappens oftenā. At that point, we skipped the pasta completely, it had already been way too long.
We ended the night with the rainbow cookie dessert, which was the only highlight; it was amazing. But the rest of the experience was hands down one of the worst dining experiences Iāve ever had. You can see in the background of the picture below that the restaurant is completely empty by the time we finally got our dessert. Not a single apology, and nothing done to make up for the long wait and total lack of service. Definitely wonāt be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Maurizio Mascetti
Barano is our go-to neighborhood spot whenever weāre craving great pasta. The chef perfectly balances Italian classics with creative, modern, and seasonal dishes that keep the menu feeling fresh. Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dena Spanos
10/10 food, service, and atmosphere. We came here for our anniversary and it was truly a magical experience. Our servers were super kind and attentive. The music and ambiance were perfect. And the FOOD? Phewww on another level. Our favorites were Nonnaās Rainbow Pie, the meatballs, and of course the rainbow cookie sundae. This is the perfect spot for a date night and some of the best Italian food weāve had in Brooklyn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maude Lepage
I would totally recommend! The service is great, food is fresh, simple and well prepared. We had a mix of appetizers and pasta, which was perfectly cooked! The wine and cocktail selection is just what you need!
Richard Benjamin
Sat at 8:15pm, served our main at 10:30pm - very busy and understaffed and the food was not worth the wait or price
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jen Egan
Came here after a concert at Domino park and am now trying to figure out out when I can return to the area so I can eat this pizza again ! Service was great, the lighting was perfect and the pizzas and pasta were delicous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Bosch
Great drink menu, some of the best pizza I've ever eaten and the pasta was delicious too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susanna Jenkins
Sneaky best pizza in Williamsburg! And the owner is a great guy with a gem of a restaurant that makes you want to support! They made a tiny mistake with our takeout order and he insisted we keep everything, remade it all, and sent us home with extras. Iāve taken my parents here for a lovely dinner in a comfortable and attractive space where you can actually hear each other (hard to come by these days in Williamsburg). Donāt miss the rainbow nonna pizza or half priced bottles of wine on Wednesday!
Came here with friends and for sure will definitely be back. Everything was so good. Love that everything is made in house. The meatballs...I dont think ive ever tasted something so delicious. My friends and I shared the Rainbow Cookie Sunday. It's a must for sureeee. Also the staff was so friendly and so funny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcos Rosa
Waited over an hour after my scheduled reservation to be seated, even if getting there ahead of time. In the meantime they sat us at the bar, and in 1 hour, server came once to take drink orders and did not return. Reservation done at 8:30pm- sat down time 9:50pm. Place is extremely loud, for a convo you must yell. Fresh food, tasty marinara is not their expertise. Pesto was good and the whipped ricotta 10/10. Pizza, tagliatelle, and chicken parm are good if you like Prego sauce. Drinks are below average. Decor is 10/10.
4 main courses ordered, all of them had 1/2-3/4 portion left; not because of size but taste.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Givens
I absolutely love Barano! The garlic bread and pastas are so delicious. Get the rainbow cookie sundae if theyāre still serving it - the only one that Iāve had in the city and itās delectable. Service is very attentive. Mamadou was a standout waiter in particular and was also very accommodating when I had special requests for a to go order after dining in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Kelly
Came here after seeing a Bway show, it was the perfect end to a great day. Great service, excellent food and cool atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bernie Feiwus
No AC when is 95 degrees outside is unacceptable. Also extremely noisy. No matter how good the food and service is , the temperature drags down the rating
So delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
šØšØšØDO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE!!!!!!!!šØšØšØšØ my friend is visiting and we ordered the gluten free saffron gigli, gluten free cacio e pepe, and gluten free caesar salad. We asked several times on the phone when we were ordering for takeout that they wrote gluten free on the order and they said yes definitely which put us at ease. Two hours after we eat (exactly the same time frame when sheās gotten sick other times after eating gluten unknowingly), my friend is now so sick and feels awful. After reaching out to a friend that has eaten there, she told me that the same thing happened to her friend too and they gave her a gift card for her troubles. This is not something to mess up. This is insane and I feel horribly for my friend who is so sick now :( not a gf friendly place
Food: 1
We had an 8:30 reservation and showed up early at 8 to grab a drink at the bar while waiting for the table. We didnāt get seated until 9:15. Once we finally sat down, our waitress didnāt come over for another 20 minutes. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and pasta. Drinks and apps eventually came out, but thenā¦ nothing. After sitting for over an hour, we noticed tables that were seated after us already getting their pasta, the place clearing out, while our main dish was nowhere to be found, and our waitress was nowhere to be seen.
We finally asked another waitress (who was actually very kind and helpful) to check, and she found out our pasta never got made because āthe system glitchedā and the cooks never received the order. Which apparently āhappens oftenā. At that point, we skipped the pasta completely, it had already been way too long.
We ended the night with the rainbow cookie dessert, which was the only highlight; it was amazing. But the rest of the experience was hands down one of the worst dining experiences Iāve ever had. You can see in the background of the picture below that the restaurant is completely empty by the time we finally got our dessert. Not a single apology, and nothing done to make up for the long wait and total lack of service. Definitely wonāt be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Barano is our go-to neighborhood spot whenever weāre craving great pasta. The chef perfectly balances Italian classics with creative, modern, and seasonal dishes that keep the menu feeling fresh. Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 food, service, and atmosphere. We came here for our anniversary and it was truly a magical experience. Our servers were super kind and attentive. The music and ambiance were perfect. And the FOOD? Phewww on another level. Our favorites were Nonnaās Rainbow Pie, the meatballs, and of course the rainbow cookie sundae. This is the perfect spot for a date night and some of the best Italian food weāve had in Brooklyn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would totally recommend! The service is great, food is fresh, simple and well prepared. We had a mix of appetizers and pasta, which was perfectly cooked! The wine and cocktail selection is just what you need!
Sat at 8:15pm, served our main at 10:30pm - very busy and understaffed and the food was not worth the wait or price
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Came here after a concert at Domino park and am now trying to figure out out when I can return to the area so I can eat this pizza again ! Service was great, the lighting was perfect and the pizzas and pasta were delicous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drink menu, some of the best pizza I've ever eaten and the pasta was delicious too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sneaky best pizza in Williamsburg! And the owner is a great guy with a gem of a restaurant that makes you want to support! They made a tiny mistake with our takeout order and he insisted we keep everything, remade it all, and sent us home with extras. Iāve taken my parents here for a lovely dinner in a comfortable and attractive space where you can actually hear each other (hard to come by these days in Williamsburg). Donāt miss the rainbow nonna pizza or half priced bottles of wine on Wednesday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here with friends and for sure will definitely be back. Everything was so good. Love that everything is made in house. The meatballs...I dont think ive ever tasted something so delicious. My friends and I shared the Rainbow Cookie Sunday. It's a must for sureeee. Also the staff was so friendly and so funny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited over an hour after my scheduled reservation to be seated, even if getting there ahead of time. In the meantime they sat us at the bar, and in 1 hour, server came once to take drink orders and did not return. Reservation done at 8:30pm- sat down time 9:50pm. Place is extremely loud, for a convo you must yell. Fresh food, tasty marinara is not their expertise. Pesto was good and the whipped ricotta 10/10. Pizza, tagliatelle, and chicken parm are good if you like Prego sauce. Drinks are below average. Decor is 10/10.
4 main courses ordered, all of them had 1/2-3/4 portion left; not because of size but taste.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I absolutely love Barano! The garlic bread and pastas are so delicious. Get the rainbow cookie sundae if theyāre still serving it - the only one that Iāve had in the city and itās delectable. Service is very attentive. Mamadou was a standout waiter in particular and was also very accommodating when I had special requests for a to go order after dining in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here after seeing a Bway show, it was the perfect end to a great day. Great service, excellent food and cool atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No AC when is 95 degrees outside is unacceptable. Also extremely noisy. No matter how good the food and service is , the temperature drags down the rating
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
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