The staff think they are above the job. They are better than you and the only reason they are not huge successes is because life has not yet realized how amazing they are.In their mind they are so much more than waiters. Us little customers just don't see it.
Stephen Hornyak
A neighborhood locale with exceptional dining. The staff is welcoming and extremely friendly. The atmosphere is quaint, warm, and cozy. It is a repurposed drugstore and evokes the era of comfort neighborhood restaurants. The food is always exceptional and reasonably priced. I have dined here dozens of times and have never been disappointed. Parking is relatively available. All in all, a must dine location in Brooklyn. You won't be unhappy with the choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread and Oil, Grilled Duck Breast, Fresh Pasta, Trippa Alla Fiorentina
Stella Yixin Zhang
Everything was tasty and the duck & gnocchi & tripa fiorentina are my favorites
Alain Zagorin
The service and atmosphere were both great but disappointing about the food. We had the Branzino and it was extremely salty. The pasta dish was good but also salty which was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Pasta
Brian P
After walking through the streets of Brooklyn I wanted some authentic Italian food. This place came heavily recommended and I tell you what it did not disappoint. We got their kind of late however that did not matter at all they stayed open until we finished eating. The service was out of this world he was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and definitely helped set the mood for the night. The menu was expansive but wasn't overwhelming and the food was definitely a delight. I would definitely visit this place again next time I'm in town..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana
This is my favorite place - not exactly in the world but almost.
Sam I Am
The best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teo Tsotsolashvili
Have you ever been in Italy? No, not that fake Little Italy we have in New York, with chequered Trattoria tablecloths and smelly Parmesan and olive oil. I am taking about real one - with cypress lines and orange downs, heavenly food and Dolce Vita people. So you've never been there? This restaurant is a good start. Olive oil and bread they serve tastes like heaven. Food is made with heart and drinks they make is full of alcohol. The advice I follow drink Negroni, drink two - is prefect for this place. Negroni they make OMG... And service? So good and so Italian and language they speak is so real (Italian)... Go there and forget about previous 8 or 10 hours you've worked or lived before. Thank me later ;) P.S. Only thing I would change there is music. Bob Marley? seriously? :))) well I like him but not there. I would listen Gino Paoli, Mina or Jovanotti
P.S I came here today and they play David Bowie. I swear God exists, somewhere... somehow :)))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistecca Fiorentina, Bread and Olive Oyl, Black Truffle Pasta, Marinated Olives, Sicilian Old Fashioned, Fresh Pasta
Bianca Rodrigues
The vibes are great, drinks are fantastic and the food is on point. Good for groups or date nights. Definitely need to reserve in advance though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread and Oil, Marinated Olives, Lasagna
Burt Offafetter
Love us some solid Italian food. This place has been around forever and is a staple in this neighborhood. Just wish they’d change the menu at least once a year! Seems a little lazy and uninspired. Service always warm and welcoming, love getting Amaro here. Good joint but not the best. There are other authentic Italian restaurants within walking distance that are all around just..better.
I was coming in to taste a great Italian meal. But this place didn’t live up to its hype. The bread they served was super dry. The dishes we got tasted mediocre at best. The prosciutto appetizer tasted like it was bought at a grocery store. Everything we got was so overpriced for the taste it had. We left this place disappointed unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sara
As an Italian I say that it is a real Italian restaurant, the food is exquisite. the staff are nice and friendly. I recommend going to this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alici Al Burro, Pappa Al Pomodoro
Daya Parvati
Local or destination spot, this is an absolute gem in Brooklyn, uniquely nestled on a residential corner. One of my favorites is the truffle pasta, perfection! The servers are kind and make your experience feel special, each and every time. I’ve been coming here for a decade. A go to for special occasions, happy hour, or bringing visiting friends and family. I have tried most and love all the dishes, even after the menu changed a few years ago with new chef. Meals and experiences here are transportive….even more now with the gelato!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sáng Chủ Nhật
Omg, where do I even start? The truffle pasta ($35) doesn’t even have shaved truffles like any of the photos here showed. Apparently, they changed the dish 2 months ago from shaved truffles to TEENY TINY GRATED truffles, which are much less in volume and different in taste, without changing the menu description to match the current dish. The menu stated that the dish has mushroom and anchovies, which we didn’t see or taste at all. Completely a rip off at the slightest, and deception if I want to be honest.
The worst part is, manager and staff were extremely defensive when we expressed how disappointed we were when getting an underwhelming dish at a high price point, on our close friend’s birthday. No comp or any apologies were made. We still left a tip since people need to get paid to eat (we just hope they didn’t eat the truffle pasta, otherwise they would be disappointed).
Long story short, except for the ambiance that’s actually quite nice, whole experience was bad. Do not go :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Graff
A rather uninspired Italian restaurant IMO. The service was great and the vibe was good, but the menu is an awkward middle ground between modern and classic Italian. The dishes were simple in a disappointingly uncreative way that did not justify their high price tag. They were also critically under-seasoned, something I can’t look past when paying $15 for pasta, let alone $25+. And no, fresh pasta does not warrant a $10 increase in quality. If you want food like this, I’d recommend a number of places within walking distance that’ll be much kinder on your wallet.
The staff think they are above the job. They are better than you and the only reason they are not huge successes is because life has not yet realized how amazing they are.In their mind they are so much more than waiters. Us little customers just don't see it.
A neighborhood locale with exceptional dining. The staff is welcoming and extremely friendly. The atmosphere is quaint, warm, and cozy. It is a repurposed drugstore and evokes the era of comfort neighborhood restaurants. The food is always exceptional and reasonably priced. I have dined here dozens of times and have never been disappointed. Parking is relatively available. All in all, a must dine location in Brooklyn. You won't be unhappy with the choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread and Oil, Grilled Duck Breast, Fresh Pasta, Trippa Alla Fiorentina
Everything was tasty and the duck & gnocchi & tripa fiorentina are my favorites
The service and atmosphere were both great but disappointing about the food. We had the Branzino and it was extremely salty. The pasta dish was good but also salty which was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Pasta
After walking through the streets of Brooklyn I wanted some authentic Italian food. This place came heavily recommended and I tell you what it did not disappoint. We got their kind of late however that did not matter at all they stayed open until we finished eating.
The service was out of this world he was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and definitely helped set the mood for the night.
The menu was expansive but wasn't overwhelming and the food was definitely a delight. I would definitely visit this place again next time I'm in town..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite place - not exactly in the world but almost.
The best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have you ever been in Italy? No, not that fake Little Italy we have in New York, with chequered Trattoria tablecloths and smelly Parmesan and olive oil. I am taking about real one - with cypress lines and orange downs, heavenly food and Dolce Vita people. So you've never been there? This restaurant is a good start. Olive oil and bread they serve tastes like heaven. Food is made with heart and drinks they make is full of alcohol. The advice I follow drink Negroni, drink two - is prefect for this place. Negroni they make OMG... And service? So good and so Italian and language they speak is so real (Italian)...
Go there and forget about previous 8 or 10 hours you've worked or lived before.
Thank me later ;)
P.S. Only thing I would change there is music. Bob Marley? seriously? :))) well I like him but not there.
I would listen Gino Paoli, Mina or Jovanotti
P.S I came here today and they play David Bowie. I swear God exists, somewhere... somehow :)))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistecca Fiorentina, Bread and Olive Oyl, Black Truffle Pasta, Marinated Olives, Sicilian Old Fashioned, Fresh Pasta
The vibes are great, drinks are fantastic and the food is on point. Good for groups or date nights. Definitely need to reserve in advance though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Bread and Oil, Marinated Olives, Lasagna
Love us some solid Italian food. This place has been around forever and is a staple in this neighborhood. Just wish they’d change the menu at least once a year! Seems a little lazy and uninspired. Service always warm and welcoming, love getting Amaro here. Good joint but not the best. There are other authentic Italian restaurants within walking distance that are all around just..better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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I was coming in to taste a great Italian meal. But this place didn’t live up to its hype. The bread they served was super dry. The dishes we got tasted mediocre at best. The prosciutto appetizer tasted like it was bought at a grocery store. Everything we got was so overpriced for the taste it had. We left this place disappointed unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
As an Italian I say that it is a real Italian restaurant, the food is exquisite. the staff are nice and friendly. I recommend going to this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alici Al Burro, Pappa Al Pomodoro
Local or destination spot, this is an absolute gem in Brooklyn, uniquely nestled on a residential corner. One of my favorites is the truffle pasta, perfection! The servers are kind and make your experience feel special, each and every time. I’ve been coming here for a decade. A go to for special occasions, happy hour, or bringing visiting friends and family. I have tried most and love all the dishes, even after the menu changed a few years ago with new chef. Meals and experiences here are transportive….even more now with the gelato!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg, where do I even start? The truffle pasta ($35) doesn’t even have shaved truffles like any of the photos here showed. Apparently, they changed the dish 2 months ago from shaved truffles to TEENY TINY GRATED truffles, which are much less in volume and different in taste, without changing the menu description to match the current dish. The menu stated that the dish has mushroom and anchovies, which we didn’t see or taste at all. Completely a rip off at the slightest, and deception if I want to be honest.
The worst part is, manager and staff were extremely defensive when we expressed how disappointed we were when getting an underwhelming dish at a high price point, on our close friend’s birthday. No comp or any apologies were made. We still left a tip since people need to get paid to eat (we just hope they didn’t eat the truffle pasta, otherwise they would be disappointed).
Long story short, except for the ambiance that’s actually quite nice, whole experience was bad. Do not go :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
A rather uninspired Italian restaurant IMO. The service was great and the vibe was good, but the menu is an awkward middle ground between modern and classic Italian. The dishes were simple in a disappointingly uncreative way that did not justify their high price tag. They were also critically under-seasoned, something I can’t look past when paying $15 for pasta, let alone $25+. And no, fresh pasta does not warrant a $10 increase in quality. If you want food like this, I’d recommend a number of places within walking distance that’ll be much kinder on your wallet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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