Hands down, my favorite Italian restaurant anywhere. I might adjust that after I go to Italy, but I'm not so sure. Everything about this place is perfect.
If you've ever watched the movie, Moonstruck, and saw the local Italian restaurant in the film, you'll feel like that at Marco Polo. Although Moonstruck was filmed one neighborhood away and the restaurant scenes are not Marco Polo, the feeling is very similar. I love this place.
Parking: It's in Cobble Hill. Moonstruck was filmed in Brooklyn Heights, the next neighborhood to the north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariam Hovhannisian
I had the pleasure of dining at Marco Polo Restaurant upon our COO’s invite, and my Russian-speaking colleagues. We were all thoroughly impressed with the restaurant. The food was exquisite: the oysters were absolutely delicious. For my main course, I had grilled salmon which was very fresh and flavorful. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious and enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Toniann Arena
This family-owned gem has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for 42 years, and every dish is a testament to tradition and passion. From the warm welcome to the cozy, old-school ambiance, the experience is as comforting as the food. Beyond the delicious traditional food, the service is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and full of heart. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, you’re treated like family. In Marco Polo remains a true classic. Five stars, every time!! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rita Salimeni
Me and my husband threw my daughter a baptism party in Marco Polo , it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Food was beyond expectation , cake incredible, and the service was grand ! Thank you Marco for making our dreams come true with this party !! We will be back soon 😍.
(Also we totally forgot the rest of our cake and went back the next day to pick up some decorations and asked the staff if they had the left over cake and they didn’t but they made a mini cake for us to eat and enjoy all over again ! )
P.S Their Espresso Martinis and short rib pasta are beyond words.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kagu
We were seated in the side section which is often overlooked by waiters and have less attention while the main section is empty. The food is fine but not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Samantha Seyfert
This old-school Italian joint is a gem. Walking in feels like stepping into someone’s kitchen, and the owner treats everyone like family.
The food is unbelievable—chicken parm that’s perfection, marinara straight from Nonna’s recipes, and lasagna that’s pure cheesy magic.
The customer service is top-notch, with the owner making rounds, sharing jokes, and ensuring your glass is never empty.
This place offers incredible food, warm hospitality, and authentic Brooklyn charm. Do yourself a favor and go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Rose Taylor
Had a surprisingly delicious and well-attended meal here. Husband said was the best lasagna he’s ever had. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. I had the red wine fettuccine that gets tossed in a Parmesan wheel which was fun and very good. Dessert was also good and I don’t usually like cheesecake! But again it tasted fresh, homemade, authentic. Nice staff too! Classic Carroll Gardens spot. Glad we finally tried it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joyce Silver
We went as a family for Thanksgiving. The food was excellent. Our wait staff was attentive and professional and able to recommend a great wine at a reasonable price. Great place for a date or with your family. Not inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalya Pigulskaya
An old school Italian restaurant with authentic dishes, delicious seafood, and yummy cocktails. Can also bring your own alcohol. Came here for my best friend's birthday dinner with family. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Evita Noelle
First I’d like to thank Marco Polo Ristorante for their absolutely excellent service in the catering hall for my daughter’s 1st birthday party. From start to finish, the planning, the service, the food, they went above and beyond to make sure it was everything we wanted and more. Their staff are top tier, the food is another level, fine imported ingredients and house made fresh meals. Our guests truly could not stop raving about the food. They gladly worked with us to make sure we had a variety of the things our guests would love. The staff tireless worked to clear tables, check on guests & made us feel like they were a part of our special day. Let’s be honest, it’s not everyday you can feel this way when hosting a large 100 person party these days, they really set a bar for excellence. So much so that I couldn’t wait to go back and dine at their restaurant on the 1st floor. I came back this weekend just for that for my birthday dinner. What a memorable food & dining experience. Traditional style meets elevated & modern. Not your average Italian menu, but captures the essence of the traditional cuisine. Once again, impeccable service, make you feel as though they really value servicing their guests. I can’t say enough great things. Special thank you to Marco for picking an excellent champagne & providing 5 star service. We know we will be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zia Maria's Tiramisu, Clams Oreganata, Fettuccine Al Vino Rossa, Blue Point Oysters
food has freezer burn taste, made improperly, expensive for no reason.
Joe Jones
Best of the best. All authentic, and you can definitely taste the difference.m service is phenomenal and just an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sunshine girl
I would recommend this restaurant, very good service our waiter Mario was very polite and friendly his service was excellent… He took very good care of us. I ordered the salmon it was very buttery and nice it just melt in your mouth and babe order the other fish it was very great. Ps ask for Mario he will take good care of you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gia Suzanne-Occean
The waiter wasn't attentive. He treated our table differently from the rest.
Hands down, my favorite Italian restaurant anywhere. I might adjust that after I go to Italy, but I'm not so sure. Everything about this place is perfect.
If you've ever watched the movie, Moonstruck, and saw the local Italian restaurant in the film, you'll feel like that at Marco Polo. Although Moonstruck was filmed one neighborhood away and the restaurant scenes are not Marco Polo, the feeling is very similar. I love this place.
Parking: It's in Cobble Hill. Moonstruck was filmed in Brooklyn Heights, the next neighborhood to the north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the pleasure of dining at Marco Polo Restaurant upon our COO’s invite, and my Russian-speaking colleagues. We were all thoroughly impressed with the restaurant. The food was exquisite: the oysters were absolutely delicious. For my main course, I had grilled salmon which was very fresh and flavorful. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious and enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
This family-owned gem has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for 42 years, and every dish is a testament to tradition and passion. From the warm welcome to the cozy, old-school ambiance, the experience is as comforting as the food. Beyond the delicious traditional food, the service is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and full of heart. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, you’re treated like family. In Marco Polo remains a true classic. Five stars, every time!! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and my husband threw my daughter a baptism party in Marco Polo , it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Food was beyond expectation , cake incredible, and the service was grand ! Thank you Marco for making our dreams come true with this party !! We will be back soon 😍.
(Also we totally forgot the rest of our cake and went back the next day to pick up some decorations and asked the staff if they had the left over cake and they didn’t but they made a mini cake for us to eat and enjoy all over again ! )
P.S Their Espresso Martinis and short rib pasta are beyond words.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were seated in the side section which is often overlooked by waiters and have less attention while the main section is empty. The food is fine but not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
This old-school Italian joint is a gem. Walking in feels like stepping into someone’s kitchen, and the owner treats everyone like family.
The food is unbelievable—chicken parm that’s perfection, marinara straight from Nonna’s recipes, and lasagna that’s pure cheesy magic.
The customer service is top-notch, with the owner making rounds, sharing jokes, and ensuring your glass is never empty.
This place offers incredible food, warm hospitality, and authentic Brooklyn charm. Do yourself a favor and go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a surprisingly delicious and well-attended meal here. Husband said was the best lasagna he’s ever had. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. I had the red wine fettuccine that gets tossed in a Parmesan wheel which was fun and very good. Dessert was also good and I don’t usually like cheesecake! But again it tasted fresh, homemade, authentic. Nice staff too! Classic Carroll Gardens spot. Glad we finally tried it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went as a family for Thanksgiving. The food was excellent. Our wait staff was attentive and professional and able to recommend a great wine at a reasonable price. Great place for a date or with your family. Not inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An old school Italian restaurant with authentic dishes, delicious seafood, and yummy cocktails. Can also bring your own alcohol.
Came here for my best friend's birthday dinner with family.
Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
First I’d like to thank Marco Polo Ristorante for their absolutely excellent service in the catering hall for my daughter’s 1st birthday party. From start to finish, the planning, the service, the food, they went above and beyond to make sure it was everything we wanted and more. Their staff are top tier, the food is another level, fine imported ingredients and house made fresh meals. Our guests truly could not stop raving about the food. They gladly worked with us to make sure we had a variety of the things our guests would love. The staff tireless worked to clear tables, check on guests & made us feel like they were a part of our special day. Let’s be honest, it’s not everyday you can feel this way when hosting a large 100 person party these days, they really set a bar for excellence. So much so that I couldn’t wait to go back and dine at their restaurant on the 1st floor. I came back this weekend just for that for my birthday dinner. What a memorable food & dining experience. Traditional style meets elevated & modern. Not your average Italian menu, but captures the essence of the traditional cuisine. Once again, impeccable service, make you feel as though they really value servicing their guests. I can’t say enough great things. Special thank you to Marco for picking an excellent champagne & providing 5 star service. We know we will be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zia Maria's Tiramisu, Clams Oreganata, Fettuccine Al Vino Rossa, Blue Point Oysters
Restaurantji Recommends
food has freezer burn taste, made improperly, expensive for no reason.
Best of the best. All authentic, and you can definitely taste the difference.m service is phenomenal and just an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would recommend this restaurant, very good service our waiter Mario was very polite and friendly his service was excellent… He took very good care of us. I ordered the salmon it was very buttery and nice it just melt in your mouth and babe order the other fish it was very great. Ps ask for Mario he will take good care of you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The waiter wasn't attentive. He treated our table differently from the rest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Amazing service, amazing food! Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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