Please try do yourself a favor and try their lasagne!!! Margarita also very good 😇😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Serena
Delicious and such incredibly warm service!! Our first time here and will be back. Big winners were the tortelloni — big luscious pillowy bites — and the gramigna, a total crowd pleaser. Also enjoyed every one of our cocktails. Thank you Gigante team!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kylan Connolly
A very warming and reasonably priced meal. The staff were friendly, and the corner location allows a lot of people watching and light into the place. The food hits well above it's price point, and I recommend getting a few things to share.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Cheshire
Cute spot, feels very much like a real Italian trattoria, makes sense as the owners are from Tuscany. The Gigante platter was exceptional, wine list was good and priced for drinking. Food would be a 5 but the Cacio e Pepe was basically butter noodles. What I get for ordering Roman at a Tuscan joint. Overall I’d really recommend this spot if you’re looking for a more Italian-Italian style meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rachael Pollina
Perfectly cozy and very delicious. We ordered Cacio e Pepe (which is hard to find on a menu), branzino and pasta with clams. Couldn’t decide which one was the best. Old world setting in an OG Ridgewood building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elliot Cowan
We had a delicious anniversary lunch here. Very fun menu. We had one of the salami platters, the beet salad, the lasagne, the Brussel sprouts and coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andrea grassi
I love this place! Pasta and vibe is so great. Extra points for the parmigiano in a mug. They get it.
Leo Gilbert
Literally the best restaurant in Ridgewood and a great Italian joint in general. I come here when people are visiting from out of town, I come here when I’m celebrating, I come here just because it’s the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cara Stock
Wow, I am blown away! Firstly, when I walked in the door I loved the ambiance. Felt like a real classic NY joint (similar to Eddie’s Sweet Shop, iykyk). The service was impeccable- we had a really sweet waiter and bus staff. Each of our dishes were delicious and they have a specials menu, which I appreciate. Each dish was simple yet full of flavor. Next time I’ll have to try the drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Magdalena Roginska
“What a nice place! Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. You feel like you’re in Manhattan, yet it’s a local spot. The vibe is amazing — highly recommend!”
CINQUE STELLE. 5 stars all around. Went with my 2 Italian friends last night because they were raving about this place. So I walked 8 min from my house and had the best meal in a long time. Everything from salad, to pasta, to cutlets, to dessert was satisfying. The staff all spoke Italian and made it feel like home. A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David M
This place is an absolute gem!! We had the pappardelle, gramigna, lasagna and pesto -- and they were all exquisite and so rich in flavor. The service was also excellent. You can tell a lot of love has been put into this place. Definitely worth the trek from Manhattan, will visit again next time I'm in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Hardy
I will always have a soft spot for an establishment willing to accommodate a solo diner on a busy night. Thank you for squeezing me in. Prompt, attentive service. Selection of food and beverage was narrow, but obviously very carefully curated. Indoor ambience; must love bustle. Outdoor ambience; must love traffic. Don't let passing car exhaust distract from the exquisite plate of pasta in front of you. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rex Workman
My wife Yuni and I walked by Il Gigante out of curiosity, and one day finally decided to take a break from work and try it. We only had a short time to dine, but we were so glad we did. The pasta was incredible.
A week later, we were craving brunch and looked at a few spots, but honestly, we just wanted to go back. That’s when I met their lasagna, and it completely won me over. We went back again the next weekend with my in-laws just so I could have it again. We all shared our plates, as you should at an Italian restaurant, and every dish was fantastic.
Since then, Il Gigante has become one of our favorite places in Ridgewood. The food is amazing, but it’s the people who make it special. Everyone we’ve met has been kind, genuine, and welcoming.
When you work long, stressful hours, meals like this remind you to slow down and enjoy life. Ridgewood’s lucky to have a place like this.
Please try do yourself a favor and try their lasagne!!! Margarita also very good 😇😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and such incredibly warm service!! Our first time here and will be back. Big winners were the tortelloni — big luscious pillowy bites — and the gramigna, a total crowd pleaser. Also enjoyed every one of our cocktails. Thank you Gigante team!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very warming and reasonably priced meal. The staff were friendly, and the corner location allows a lot of people watching and light into the place. The food hits well above it's price point, and I recommend getting a few things to share.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute spot, feels very much like a real Italian trattoria, makes sense as the owners are from Tuscany. The Gigante platter was exceptional, wine list was good and priced for drinking. Food would be a 5 but the Cacio e Pepe was basically butter noodles. What I get for ordering Roman at a Tuscan joint. Overall I’d really recommend this spot if you’re looking for a more Italian-Italian style meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Perfectly cozy and very delicious. We ordered Cacio e Pepe (which is hard to find on a menu), branzino and pasta with clams. Couldn’t decide which one was the best. Old world setting in an OG Ridgewood building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a delicious anniversary lunch here.
Very fun menu.
We had one of the salami platters, the beet salad, the lasagne, the Brussel sprouts and coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! Pasta and vibe is so great. Extra points for the parmigiano in a mug. They get it.
Literally the best restaurant in Ridgewood and a great Italian joint in general. I come here when people are visiting from out of town, I come here when I’m celebrating, I come here just because it’s the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, I am blown away! Firstly, when I walked in the door I loved the ambiance. Felt like a real classic NY joint (similar to Eddie’s Sweet Shop, iykyk). The service was impeccable- we had a really sweet waiter and bus staff. Each of our dishes were delicious and they have a specials menu, which I appreciate. Each dish was simple yet full of flavor. Next time I’ll have to try the drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“What a nice place! Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. You feel like you’re in Manhattan, yet it’s a local spot. The vibe is amazing — highly recommend!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great neighborhood spot with delicious menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CINQUE STELLE. 5 stars all around. Went with my 2 Italian friends last night because they were raving about this place. So I walked 8 min from my house and had the best meal in a long time. Everything from salad, to pasta, to cutlets, to dessert was satisfying. The staff all spoke Italian and made it feel like home. A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is an absolute gem!! We had the pappardelle, gramigna, lasagna and pesto -- and they were all exquisite and so rich in flavor. The service was also excellent. You can tell a lot of love has been put into this place. Definitely worth the trek from Manhattan, will visit again next time I'm in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will always have a soft spot for an establishment willing to accommodate a solo diner on a busy night. Thank you for squeezing me in. Prompt, attentive service. Selection of food and beverage was narrow, but obviously very carefully curated. Indoor ambience; must love bustle. Outdoor ambience; must love traffic. Don't let passing car exhaust distract from the exquisite plate of pasta in front of you. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My wife Yuni and I walked by Il Gigante out of curiosity, and one day finally decided to take a break from work and try it. We only had a short time to dine, but we were so glad we did. The pasta was incredible.
A week later, we were craving brunch and looked at a few spots, but honestly, we just wanted to go back. That’s when I met their lasagna, and it completely won me over. We went back again the next weekend with my in-laws just so I could have it again. We all shared our plates, as you should at an Italian restaurant, and every dish was fantastic.
Since then, Il Gigante has become one of our favorite places in Ridgewood. The food is amazing, but it’s the people who make it special. Everyone we’ve met has been kind, genuine, and welcoming.
When you work long, stressful hours, meals like this remind you to slow down and enjoy life. Ridgewood’s lucky to have a place like this.
Ps. They’re very dog friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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