Barbalu Brooklyn

68 Bergen St, Brooklyn
(347) 294-4287

Recent Reviews

Ab P.

Food was very tasty I had the calamari and shrimp which was flavorful and fresh. The chicken was moist The wait staff friendly and helpful

Heather S.

The food here is excellent. I've tried the truffle cheese ravioli, papperdelle with braised short ribs, and margherita pizza. All were outstanding, especially those homemade pasta dishes.

Erika P.

The food here is so so good!! I'm still thinking about it days later. The 2 of us split a salad, mushroom pizza, and pasta & there was not a crumb left on the plate. Everything is super fresh and perfectly cooked & they have plenty of vegetarian friendly options. Service was speedy & I definitely recommend a reservation because it was packed on a Friday night. The restaurant is not too big so it did feel a little cramped but it was worth the squeeze for that meal. They also have some really great drinks.

Truthaneians P.

We went to the New York transit museum, then looking for a place to eat diner nearby. Found this place while walking around, checked on yelp, decent amount of stars, decided to give it a try. Food was really good, better than a lot of industrialized Italian restaurants, my son ordered homemade fettuccine with beef Ragu, right tenderness for the noodles, tastes homemade, sauce is just right, light and flavorful. My daughter ordered ink pasta with mixed seafood, really good too, a little spicy just the right amount of kick in the flavor; I ordered the roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, chicken is so tender and flavorful, I haven't had such flavorful chicken breasts for a long time. My husband ordered the lamb chops, really good and size is decent. I highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking for some nice authentic Italian restaurant.

Rodrigo E.

Amazing Service and even better food! The interior is very modern and very calm. The smell makes you crave the mouth watering pizza! I had the waiter Matteo and when I came back I had the bartender Nick and they were amazing! Very easy to talk to and great with recommendations.

Jon Yerrick

I've never been rushed so much at a meal. Decent food, pushy service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Kaela Stonecipher

Very small cramped space for expensive sub par food ...not

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Norma

Nathan “Jake” Drake

Loved it! Everything was great would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gloria Ramirez

I loved the food and the serviceExcellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nim Sten-Gilady

Food was good, definitely for the prices. However, the manager is unnecessarily mean. We had a small child with us and he was very aggressive when telling our table what the child could or could not do, and threatened that if the child continued to play with a particular table ornament (small lamp), we would need to leave. While I understand the child should be supervised, he was not doing anything dangerous, damaging, or distracting to other customers. Not nice at all. There are enough decent italian places in the area, I’ll be trying a different one next time.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Airan Chacón

Excellent pasta, an extraordinary flavor... the guy who served us from Ecuador was very friendly and gave accurate recommendations ????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E O.

The mood in the space is calm and cozy. Typically busy but we caught it during a snowstorm but would recommend getting a reservation. Our waiters were prompt and we got our courses almost immediately as we finished our last. Drinks always filled, and requests listened to. Bread was high quality, we requested balsamic vinegar to go with the oil and it was so good. 5/5 We got the meat platter antipasto enjoyed 3/4. One tasted like a bologna that was not as good but the rest were top notch cuts. Though a little pricey 4/5 We got the mushroom pasta which was the highlight of the meal for me 5/5 no notes. The mushroom was king but not overpowering. Ordered the papperdelle with rib and it has this homey feel that filled you up with a rich hearty flavor. Easy 4/5 (partner said they thought 5/5)

Tiana M.

I went when they were still in Manhattan with friends for a last-minute dinner on a week night and it was the perfect place. The food here is SO GOOD. I had the special ravioli of the day which was spinach ricotta with tomato oil and my lord was it good. Our waiter was cool and sitting outside was perfect.

Ann Beatriz A.

The restaurant looks nice inside and has an open space concept. We love the spritz and the pizza but was a little disappointed on the pasta and ribeye since it's bland. There's taste to it but you can tell it lacked seasoning. Service was okay too.

Martha A.

Been here on 2 occasions. The first time the service was quite poor: We waited a long time to order, and an even longer time for our food. It was a Saturday night, so an extended wait may be expected, but this was a bit more than an acceptable wait. And sometimes the food is just so good you just know you'll be back anyway. I had the lasagna. The pasta is made in-House, and it shows. I was back a few weeks later and had to get that lasagna again. This time I had the fried calamari , too, and it was delectable. The food is fresh, well prepared, and so tasty! The only problem is I want to try the other menu items, but that lasagna is irresistible! Can't wait to go back.

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