If you're in the mood for great food and even better service, look no further! Yaya was my server and he made this a 10/10 experience. I ordered the pappardelle with tomato cream + the tiramisu and it was *chefs kiss*. It reminded me of bar pitti! So creamy. I'll be back!
Michael C.
This one was pretty cut and dry. My favorite Italian restaurant in Greenpoint (so far). No nonsense vibe, super traditional. Fast service. I got Cacio e pepe, a side of broccoli rabe, and tiramisu-- they were all as good as you can get. Any criticism would be nitpicking, and I'm just not in the nitpicking phase of life anymore. Fresh ingredients, no shortcuts, all love. Side note, this might be the best tiramisu I've ever had, the type to make you immediately forget all of life's stresses... I'll be back... soon. I'd consider even going back JUST for the tiramisu....good GOD.
Samantha S.
MAN OH MAN. The best carbonara I've ever had. I finished every last drop. It was the perfect portion size too. I didn't need to take any home - I had just enough where it was filling and satisfying. The texture of the pasta was perfection. I wish I lived closer to get this more often. Their starter focaccia bread was also delicious - came with some high quality olive oil. Owners are great - give you a couple of laughs and fun convo. Good guys. Highly recommend this place.
Ecmari Sosa
When we walked in, the manager or the person in charge of seating yelled at us without giving us a chance to explain. We wanted to let him know we were okay with sitting at a different table if necessary, even though we couldn't sit with our friends. However, he didn't let us speak and instead yelled at us in front of everyone in the restaurant. We won't be returning after this experience.
Service: 1
Anna S.
So lovely!! All of the food was of great quality and tasted as if I was at somebody's house. So comforting. The service was great and the ambiance was even better. I want to spend more time eating and enjoying next time, hidden gem for sure.
Dmitry Miroshnichenko
Super good neighborhood place! Simple, nice, tasty food! Very good choice for weekdays dinner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Terence Burrows
Late lunch in a very nice Italian restaurant in Greenpoint. The calamari antipasti was outstanding, one of the best I’d eaten anywhere - firm, crispy without a trace of oil, and with a tasty tomato dipping sauce. The pasta course was a pappardelle with a lamb ragú sauce. That was also extremely good. In truth, I probably ate too much for a lunch, but it was all great. It’s probably unfair to give a mark for atmosphere as I was eating in the middle of the afternoon when the restaurant was least busy, but it was a pleasant place to be nonetheless. Very strongly recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin T.
Love this place! The owner is super friendly, the food is delicious, and the vibes are great. I recommend the pappardelle with tomato cream sauce and bacon. The tiramisu is also great and they'll happily make you a cocktail to order if you ask :)
Sebastian Ahrends
We really enjoyed this place near the hotel we were staying at. The food was delicious, very nice staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broccoli Di Rabe, Tiramisu
Natalie Torres
The meat sauce was amaaaazing. We had the gnocchi and lasagna. Definitely recommend!
A restaurant to go to once or once a week. If you live near you’re most likely already a regular and they know it. Thank you for your great food and service.
Absolutely amazing and delicious Italian food. It's like you've been invited to momma's house for dinner. Nothing in the menu disappoints and the causal atmosphere just adds to the specialness of this restaurant. W went for the Gnocchi with meat sauce and the rigatoni and turkey sausage - solids standbys but the next level. This place is a must - be sure to bring your appetite.
Robert P.
To start off food was great honestly some of the best Italian I've ever had. I got the carbonara and my significant other got the short rib entree. Food was very good. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the service, as someone who current works in the restaurant industry I know how taxing being a member of the waitstaff can be. Throughout the entire meal not once did the waitress come by to ask how everything came out, nor did she bother to check up on us. I feel bad because it felt as if we were being singled out because she had gone to every other table conversed with them chit chatted about the wine and we couldn't even get extra napkins. The only person who came by the table was who I presume to be the owner. Again food is great. I'm more upset because me and my significant other were celebrating our anniversary of 6 years and we couldn't even get the bare minimum of service. I will also add this was on a Wednesday and she had about 3 tables when we had gotten there. And yes I left 20% as a tip before anyone asks.
Gab G.
Came for dinner and had a solid meal here. Eggplant and zucchini parm to start was ok (didn't really care for the zucchini), but the fried calamari was excellent. Pappardelle with tomato cream and bacon was the star of the show - definitely get that! Overall a good neighborhood spot - and it's easy to walk in.
If you're in the mood for great food and even better service, look no further! Yaya was my server and he made this a 10/10 experience. I ordered the pappardelle with tomato cream + the tiramisu and it was *chefs kiss*. It reminded me of bar pitti! So creamy. I'll be back!
This one was pretty cut and dry. My favorite Italian restaurant in Greenpoint (so far). No nonsense vibe, super traditional. Fast service. I got Cacio e pepe, a side of broccoli rabe, and tiramisu-- they were all as good as you can get. Any criticism would be nitpicking, and I'm just not in the nitpicking phase of life anymore. Fresh ingredients, no shortcuts, all love. Side note, this might be the best tiramisu I've ever had, the type to make you immediately forget all of life's stresses... I'll be back... soon. I'd consider even going back JUST for the tiramisu....good GOD.
MAN OH MAN. The best carbonara I've ever had. I finished every last drop. It was the perfect portion size too. I didn't need to take any home - I had just enough where it was filling and satisfying. The texture of the pasta was perfection. I wish I lived closer to get this more often. Their starter focaccia bread was also delicious - came with some high quality olive oil. Owners are great - give you a couple of laughs and fun convo. Good guys. Highly recommend this place.
When we walked in, the manager or the person in charge of seating yelled at us without giving us a chance to explain. We wanted to let him know we were okay with sitting at a different table if necessary, even though we couldn't sit with our friends. However, he didn't let us speak and instead yelled at us in front of everyone in the restaurant. We won't be returning after this experience.
Service: 1
So lovely!! All of the food was of great quality and tasted as if I was at somebody's house. So comforting. The service was great and the ambiance was even better. I want to spend more time eating and enjoying next time, hidden gem for sure.
Super good neighborhood place! Simple, nice, tasty food! Very good choice for weekdays dinner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Late lunch in a very nice Italian restaurant in Greenpoint. The calamari antipasti was outstanding, one of the best I’d eaten anywhere - firm, crispy without a trace of oil, and with a tasty tomato dipping sauce. The pasta course was a pappardelle with a lamb ragú sauce. That was also extremely good. In truth, I probably ate too much for a lunch, but it was all great. It’s probably unfair to give a mark for atmosphere as I was eating in the middle of the afternoon when the restaurant was least busy, but it was a pleasant place to be nonetheless. Very strongly recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! The owner is super friendly, the food is delicious, and the vibes are great. I recommend the pappardelle with tomato cream sauce and bacon. The tiramisu is also great and they'll happily make you a cocktail to order if you ask :)
We really enjoyed this place near the hotel we were staying at. The food was delicious, very nice staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broccoli Di Rabe, Tiramisu
The meat sauce was amaaaazing. We had the gnocchi and lasagna. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A restaurant to go to once or once a week. If you live near you’re most likely already a regular and they know it. Thank you for your great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taglierini Bolognese Style Meat Sauce, Antipasto Scalino, Tiramisu, Arugula Salad, Fried Calamari
Love this place. Great food and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing and delicious Italian food. It's like you've been invited to momma's house for dinner. Nothing in the menu disappoints and the causal atmosphere just adds to the specialness of this restaurant. W went for the Gnocchi with meat sauce and the rigatoni and turkey sausage - solids standbys but the next level. This place is a must - be sure to bring your appetite.
To start off food was great honestly some of the best Italian I've ever had. I got the carbonara and my significant other got the short rib entree. Food was very good. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the service, as someone who current works in the restaurant industry I know how taxing being a member of the waitstaff can be. Throughout the entire meal not once did the waitress come by to ask how everything came out, nor did she bother to check up on us. I feel bad because it felt as if we were being singled out because she had gone to every other table conversed with them chit chatted about the wine and we couldn't even get extra napkins. The only person who came by the table was who I presume to be the owner. Again food is great. I'm more upset because me and my significant other were celebrating our anniversary of 6 years and we couldn't even get the bare minimum of service. I will also add this was on a Wednesday and she had about 3 tables when we had gotten there. And yes I left 20% as a tip before anyone asks.
Came for dinner and had a solid meal here. Eggplant and zucchini parm to start was ok (didn't really care for the zucchini), but the fried calamari was excellent. Pappardelle with tomato cream and bacon was the star of the show - definitely get that! Overall a good neighborhood spot - and it's easy to walk in.