Provini is a secret little gem of a neighborhood restaurant tucked into an especially quiet, leafy corner of Park Slope. The interior is cozy and relaxed, with around 10 tables, a few bar seats, and a few sidewalk tables. The staff and food are always on point. We had the gnocchi on the menu and the calabrian chili gnocchi special and both were fantastic. This is a perfect place for just a casual dinner with friends or a date or anything in between.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy Asabina
I saved this place as my favorites in the beginning, the food is actually really great, at least from what I and my girlfriends have tried. But when they brought us our check, the excitement went down. First of all they are including tips already to the bill, I mean we were party of three, why would you do this? I understand it’s necessary in the USA, and still tips is tips, there’s no law on it and it should be on the customers direction, shouldn’t it? Not like additional mandatory charge of 22% (22%??) Again I understand it would be a party of 8 or more people, but to include into the bill of everyone is kinda lame. And then 22%? What made you guys think we would want to leave 22%? 20% is standard for all the restaurants, in Europe it’s way less and the food and service is often way better (especially the food). I do not agree to be imposed to pay 22% especially when I don’t think I want to leave that much (for the wine that both me and girlfriend had to wait and to remind waiters to bring us, several times, as an excuse example). And even more, on top of that, you guys are counting tips of 22% from the amount that’s already with the tax?? This smells like a deceit to me, I’m sorry I don’t like when places do that. The tips should be calculated off the pretax money. I don’t like to be cheated upon in restaurants. So even though the food (what we ate) was really great, not sure I will go there again and have unhighlighted from my favorites places, I don’t like when the people and places force me to pay more by overstating the amount due.
As an update thank you for settling the bill, I understand there was an error, next time I will try to settle the issue at the restaurant before writing frustrating review, apologies in my return for overreacting. I still stand by my statement that the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Yiyi Zhang
There are a lot of Italian restaurants in Park Slope: Pasta Louise, Piccoli...so the competition is pretty tough, but Provini holds its own!
The service was really nice. Staff was friendly and everything moved at a good pace.
The pasta was solid. Nothing mind-blowing but definitely well made and satisfying. I absolutely lost my mind over the the parmesan crème brûlée. Total highlight—really unique and delicious!!!
The kale salad wasn’t great. The texture was rough and it tasted pretty bitter with no other flavors shining through. Probably wouldn’t order that again.
Overall, Provini is a good option in the area. Not a standout across the board, but worth checking out, especially for the service and that crème brûlée.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Philip
Yummy, fresh ingredients and knowledgeable in the kitchen! Always a good choice 👍
Dylan Rossman
I love Provini, it’s consistently one of my favorite restaurants in the city and I make an effort to eat there despite not living in the neighborhood. It’s a great local spot, chill enough that you can bring your kids for weekend brunch, but classy enough that you can go for a fancy cocktail with your girlfriends at night. The vibe is old New York, I haven’t had a bad thing on the menu, and the servers and bartenders are so lovely and take such good care of you.
Must-haves dishes are the Parmesan Crème Brûlée (trust me, this will awaken something in you), the Siciliana salad, and the Lasagna, but I’ve never had a disappointing meal here. For cocktails, you can’t go wrong with the Provini spritz, and for a fun and unique take on the espresso martini try the Espresso Yourself. My personal favorite is the Negrini Sbagliato.
If you’re seeing a movie at Nighthawk Prospect Park, make some time to stop by Provini before or after!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frances Brodeur
Delicious food, wine and cappuccino!! The grilled chicken that I ordered as an add on to my salad was especially fresh, moist and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel K Elkin
We sat outside and I had the gnudi. Provini felt casual and friendly and the food was quite good. They can't serve alcohol beyond wine and beer because they are near a school, but the wine selection is good. This place specializes in pasta, which they executed very well. Also recommend the parmesan crème brûlée.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Listrom
This place is the absolute best. Apple is a remarkable bartender in every way, and every person who works here is incredibly welcoming and warm. The food is SO GOOD and the wine selection is top tier! All women led wineries!! 11/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Alvarenga
Great food and drinks authentic flavors
RADIO RM
Supper nice!!... good location in this nice neighborhood, food is great, it feels as a Bar in Havana Cuba even is not related, I took a 360, Check it out!!!
Always delicious food and exceedingly nice service. Favorites include salmon tartar, Sicilian salad and it is one if the few places that makes really excellent Bolognese sauce and also terrific lasagna. Wines are consistently very good a d reasonably priced. A neighborhood gem!
Shane Sessions
Best Italian in Park Slope.
M H
My son recommended this restaurant. Came here as a family. It was great. Wonderful atmosphere, great staff. The menu was interesting. We all had pastas. I ordered a tagliatelle bolognese which excellent. The gnocchi was also very good. Nice wine list and reasonably priced. The tiramisu was shared by 4 of us and was wonderful. They did not rush the meal even though they were busy. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dillon Horowitz
Wonderful homemade Pasta, generous dishes, and overall great experience. Will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Palmieri
8/5 stars. Food: simple, good ingredients prepared perfectly. We had the cauliflower soup, provini salad, tagliatelle ragu and bolognese, everything was fall out of your seat delicious. Vibes: we sat at the bar. The bartender/ server/ host was as good as a hospitality person can be- she was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. It felt cozy and comfortable. In my opinion, it’s hard to do an Italian dining experience better!
Provini is a secret little gem of a neighborhood restaurant tucked into an especially quiet, leafy corner of Park Slope. The interior is cozy and relaxed, with around 10 tables, a few bar seats, and a few sidewalk tables. The staff and food are always on point. We had the gnocchi on the menu and the calabrian chili gnocchi special and both were fantastic. This is a perfect place for just a casual dinner with friends or a date or anything in between.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I saved this place as my favorites in the beginning, the food is actually really great, at least from what I and my girlfriends have tried. But when they brought us our check, the excitement went down. First of all they are including tips already to the bill, I mean we were party of three, why would you do this? I understand it’s necessary in the USA, and still tips is tips, there’s no law on it and it should be on the customers direction, shouldn’t it? Not like additional mandatory charge of 22% (22%??) Again I understand it would be a party of 8 or more people, but to include into the bill of everyone is kinda lame. And then 22%? What made you guys think we would want to leave 22%? 20% is standard for all the restaurants, in Europe it’s way less and the food and service is often way better (especially the food). I do not agree to be imposed to pay 22% especially when I don’t think I want to leave that much (for the wine that both me and girlfriend had to wait and to remind waiters to bring us, several times, as an excuse example). And even more, on top of that, you guys are counting tips of 22% from the amount that’s already with the tax?? This smells like a deceit to me, I’m sorry I don’t like when places do that. The tips should be calculated off the pretax money. I don’t like to be cheated upon in restaurants. So even though the food (what we ate) was really great, not sure I will go there again and have unhighlighted from my favorites places, I don’t like when the people and
places force me to pay more by overstating the amount due.
As an update thank you for settling the bill, I understand there was an error, next time I will try to settle the issue at the restaurant before writing frustrating review, apologies in my return for overreacting. I still stand by my statement that the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
There are a lot of Italian restaurants in Park Slope: Pasta Louise, Piccoli...so the competition is pretty tough, but Provini holds its own!
The service was really nice. Staff was friendly and everything moved at a good pace.
The pasta was solid. Nothing mind-blowing but definitely well made and satisfying. I absolutely lost my mind over the the parmesan crème brûlée. Total highlight—really unique and delicious!!!
The kale salad wasn’t great. The texture was rough and it tasted pretty bitter with no other flavors shining through. Probably wouldn’t order that again.
Overall, Provini is a good option in the area. Not a standout across the board, but worth checking out, especially for the service and that crème brûlée.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Yummy, fresh ingredients and knowledgeable in the kitchen! Always a good choice 👍
I love Provini, it’s consistently one of my favorite restaurants in the city and I make an effort to eat there despite not living in the neighborhood. It’s a great local spot, chill enough that you can bring your kids for weekend brunch, but classy enough that you can go for a fancy cocktail with your girlfriends at night. The vibe is old New York, I haven’t had a bad thing on the menu, and the servers and bartenders are so lovely and take such good care of you.
Must-haves dishes are the Parmesan Crème Brûlée (trust me, this will awaken something in you), the Siciliana salad, and the Lasagna, but I’ve never had a disappointing meal here. For cocktails, you can’t go wrong with the Provini spritz, and for a fun and unique take on the espresso martini try the Espresso Yourself. My personal favorite is the Negrini Sbagliato.
If you’re seeing a movie at Nighthawk Prospect Park, make some time to stop by Provini before or after!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, wine and cappuccino!! The grilled chicken that I ordered as an add on to my salad was especially fresh, moist and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat outside and I had the gnudi. Provini felt casual and friendly and the food was quite good. They can't serve alcohol beyond wine and beer because they are near a school, but the wine selection is good. This place specializes in pasta, which they executed very well. Also recommend the parmesan crème brûlée.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the absolute best. Apple is a remarkable bartender in every way, and every person who works here is incredibly welcoming and warm. The food is SO GOOD and the wine selection is top tier! All women led wineries!! 11/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks authentic flavors
Supper nice!!... good location in this nice neighborhood, food is great, it feels as a Bar in Havana Cuba even is not related, I took a 360, Check it out!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always delicious food and exceedingly nice service. Favorites include salmon tartar, Sicilian salad and it is one if the few places that makes really excellent Bolognese sauce and also terrific lasagna. Wines are consistently very good a d reasonably priced. A neighborhood gem!
Best Italian in Park Slope.
My son recommended this restaurant.
Came here as a family.
It was great. Wonderful atmosphere, great staff. The menu was interesting. We all had pastas. I ordered a tagliatelle bolognese which excellent. The gnocchi was also very good. Nice wine list and reasonably priced.
The tiramisu was shared by 4 of us and was wonderful. They did not rush the meal even though they were busy. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful homemade Pasta, generous dishes, and overall great experience. Will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
8/5 stars. Food: simple, good ingredients prepared perfectly. We had the cauliflower soup, provini salad, tagliatelle ragu and bolognese, everything was fall out of your seat delicious. Vibes: we sat at the bar. The bartender/ server/ host was as good as a hospitality person can be- she was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. It felt cozy and comfortable. In my opinion, it’s hard to do an Italian dining experience better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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