Been meaning to check this place out for a while now and safe to say we'll be returning! Both our waitresses were SO sweet and ready with the recommendations. Decor is lovely as well. And of course, the food was delightful. Our salad was very refreshing and perfectly dressed and we enjoyed both our pastas. My favorite was the oxtail (it's a staple on their menu for a reason) but I also liked the squash pappardelle (mushroom and shallot flavor really came through). We got the chocolate tart for dessert, which reminded me of a flourless chocolate cake (not too sweet, more for dark chocolate fans). They serve a good espresso martini too. read more

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Walking over to the Fulton St. C train from Brooklyn to NYC to have dinner in Little Italy with some friends, I reversed course because it was raining cats and dogs. It was just too sloppy (even with an umbrella) to continue on. Walking back to my son's apartment I was hungry and decided to try and get into Aita Restaurant and get a bar stool for dinner. It Worked! This cozy, warm and very friendly restaurant is making some pretty delightful fare. It's basically Italian but I opted for an Oxtail burger with secret sauce, jalapeño, onion, housemade brioche, herbed fries with all of the fixings; it was excellent. I started this impromptu dinner with a unique Little gem salad with tomato conserva caesar, parmigiano-anchovy crisps The service was impeccable and I was happy with my choice to stay in Brooklyn. read more

Aita - The Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bringing this down a notch. I've loved Aita for several years now but my most recent visits, the vegetarian main offerings just haven't been memorable. I always love the beet/whipped ricotta salad to start but my disappointment is with the new main entrees I've found lacking lately. I've had both the cavatelli and reginette and found them both just OK at $28 each. The service tonight felt curt also. I did a walk in and was seated in a corner bar seat and was forgotten about for a bit until I asked a hostess/waitress to place an order. At the end of my meal, I asked for the dessert menu and perused it. Without asking if I'd come to a decision or wanted anything on the menu, the bartender placed the check on the counter. It was a bit odd. It is disappointing since I've always found this as my comfort spot. Will add that I typically have come on a Friday night and the bartender then is lovely (can't remember her name). Maybe I'll revisit in the far future but for now I'll have to leave this one in my memory as once having been one of my favorites. read more

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Cute neighborhood restaurant in a nice location. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, and the service is good. I liked the food, although I didn't love the steak. I found it mediocre but loved the potato's hash it was served with. I really liked the virgin pina colada! read more

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We had a lovely family brunch at Aita. Highlights were the lox Benedict, whitefish salad and homefries. A couple of vegetarians ordered the vegetarian lasagna. It was also very good. Everything was delicious and service was fast and friendly. Would definitely come again. read more

Aita - Lox benedict with home fries - so delicious we ordered a separate order of home fries. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This review is for weekend brunch. Overall a solid brunch spot that I would check out if in the area. I had a reservation for 2 people - didn't seem too busy. There's ample outdoor seating which is great for warmer weather. The inside is a bit small, likely not good for larger groups. Service was great. Food: I ordered - -Buttermilk Pancakes: exactly what you expect / want with a pancake - slightly fluffy and buttery. Compote is the perfect level of sweetness. -Salmon Hash: this wasn't necessarily bad, but a bit underwhelming flavor wise. It needed more seasoning and was very under salted even with the bacon. It was a bit dry too so I ended up dipping in ketchup & hot sauce. -Beef Cheek Hash: this was the better of the two hashes, had much more flavor. The salsa verde is a nice touch. read more

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It's an excellent restaurant. Perfect little neighborhood local. A chef who clearly has a passion for cheffing. Genuinely flavorful inventive well made dishes. Lovely staff. Cool waiters. Good local crowd. It's a winner !!! read more

I had always heard good things about Aita, so when I was in the area for an event I knew where my husband and I had to go for dinner! We showed up around opening to try snatch a walk-in table. Thankfully they had a spot for us! Service was friendly and we got a nice little plate of complimentary savory snacks to start us off. We indulged in some wine on happy hour and got some octopus and focaccia to accompany our first sips and bites. When I saw oxtail ravioli on the menu I knew that was the dish for me! And boy was I right. It was sooo satisfying! I think my husband was a little jealous, though he enjoyed his Ragu pappardelle too. We just liked mine a little more! Octopus was nice and tender and the focaccia was delicious. I totally see why Aita has a great reputation and I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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My roommate and i's first installation in neighborhood restaurant dessert excursions. This was impeccable. The tiramisu was good but u MUST get the sour cream pie variation. Such a treat!! read more

Aita - Crema al Tiramisu, Sour Cream Peach Pie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was excellent. The service was great! The food arrived very quickly. Every dish was delicious! We sat outside and it was lovely. read more

Overpriced for the quality of the food. Hard to find a bad meal in New York City but this was not good. Had four different dishes and they varied from passable to downright bad. This is not an Italian restaurant read more

Is it just me or when a waitress says "would you like some bread with that?" It means it's complimentary? I was under the assumption that because she OFFERED the bread, it would be complimentary but of course, it wasn't. Instead it's just a very shady way of getting an extra $6 added to your tab. The bread was delicious and stupid me for thinking anything was free but I heard the waitress do this to multiple tables and I think it is dishonest and gross and made me never want to come back here. Which I won't. The food is fine but overpriced even without the deceptive addition of bread. read more

Stopped here for a solo dinner on Thursday night and grabbed a seat at the bar. The place was already pretty busy at 7pm and stayed like that the whole time I was there. The vibe of the restaurant was really nice and cosy and I felt welcomed straight away. I ordered the oxtail ravioli which was delicious (the sauce was to die for, so rich and flavourful). I can never say no to dessert and I asked for the recommendation between the tiramisu and chocolate terrine and was told the terrine. I was so happy with my choice when it arrived as the dessert was outstanding. Rich but without being too heavy and I was able to eat the whole thing. All in all I think this was one of the best Italian restaurant I have been to in New York. The pricing was also reasonable and, with 2 glasses of wine as well, I thought the final bill was very reasonable. I will definitely be returning and am so glad that I have a restaurant like this only 15 minutes from my apartment (although my waistline may not be so happy). read more

Aita - Oxtail Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was so excited to try my friend's favorite restaurant in Fort Greene. Usually when there's so much hype, I end up being disappointed, but the food and setting at Aita was exactly what I needed on a cold winter day. The Breakfast spread was the perfect balance of every food group. You get your protein from the eggs and the bacon, some carbs from the potatoes and pancake, and your greens from the salad. All of the flavors came nicely together, almost like a breakfast sampler. My personal favorite was the pancakes -- the ricotta cream on top was amazing. My experience with beef hash is comfort food. Simple, easy, and just a big mess of beef and potatoes. The beef has at Aita however was next level. Cubes of steak that were so juicy and flavorful with potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and beautiful mushrooms. Incredible. Changed the meaning of beef hash for me. The table next to us ordered it too after they saw ours come out. You're welcome! read more

Aita - Breakfast + Beef Hash - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Grubhub order. Ordering the oxtail pasta and it came with a side of bread. The pasta was pretty good but I feel like it might have been better hot in the restaurant. The bread was good and fresh. Plan to try it out one day in the restaurant versus delivery. read more

Skip this place for delivery. The kids size pasta was minuscule ($20 for around a dozen gluten free noodles with a dash of cheese and a few veggies), the mandarin in the salad should've had the membrane removed, and the rhubarb and olive oil cake was so so. Maybe dining in is a better experience, but delivery with their tiny portions isn't worth the money whatsoever. read more

Aita - Kids Pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Rude hostess. I have never been to this restaurant and will never even bother. The hostess was ridiculous. I asked for a table and her response was that they were"packed" She rolled her eyes, and didn't both even bother to ask if I wanted to put my name on the list. Homegirl needs to get over herself. read more

I went last night at 5 for appertivo hour and once seated was abruptly told, "no, we're not doing that tonight." Strange, but okay. We ordered drinks and appetizers. The food was delicious but the portions were tiny and the drinks were not good. Service was fine, but nothing like what it used to be which is disappointing. read more

Been coming here for several years now, and have to say, for myself and my family, Aita is an absolute home-run. Had to come on after our exceptionally good experience this evening in particular. We live in Clinton hill, and during the winter months, we'll often get their meat and veggie lasagna delivered for a night in when we don't feel like making dinner. My wife is pescatarian and I love red meat, so the fact that they have two different lasagnas that we both love has made our night more than once. For dining in, before we had kids, and pre pandemic, we'd sit in the small but lovely dining room. Great date night spot to sit inside for anyone looking. We stopped by for the first time in a while this evening, and couldn't have had a more accommodating team serve us, and the food was absolutely perfect. Better than I'd remembered from when we came years ago. We'd hesitated coming by for the past 24 months, because of having small children, but realized upon our visit tonight, the team here goes above and beyond to accommodate families with children. They have a kids pasta option that can range from just butter and cheese, to tomato sauce and diced veggies. The kids crushed their meals, and I admittedly ate some of the food off my daughter's plate it was so good. For our pasta dishes, my wife got a seafood pasta and I had the short rib special. Both perfectly cooked and delicious. Our server was fantastic with recommendations, and the host and bussers were all very helpful throughout our dinner. We are so happy we came by and saw that there is another option for our family in the neighborhood. Definitely a new top 3 for us for weekend dinners out, and we'll definitely still be getting that lasagna delivered. read more

Walked in for brunch on a Sat around 2p & put our names down to sit inside whilst we waited outside, guess the 'friendly' hostess forgot about us so we ended up eating outside which was a little cold for the kids. The food took a long time to arrive, made worse by them getting the order wrong. So, all in all, not the best brunch experience I'd say. read more

Try this place out because I liked their outside space. Although service was incredibly slow (even with few people there at first) the servers were lovely. The recommendations were fine. The food was just ok. I expected much more robust flavors. I would return for the ambiance more than the food. read more

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Love Aita! Highly recommend the oxtail ravioli. The hostess was especially nice and professional

For all Italian food lovers, this is a great spot to have your dinner pasta fix. The restaurant is quite small itself, but they have heated booths outside. Because it's small and nicely decorated, it has a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. You should definitely reserve a table in advance but getting seated at the bar was pretty easy. We got different kinds of pasta and a burger, all of which were perfect. The staff was very fast and attentive, and gave us some recs. The squid ink pasta with lobster, tomatoes, shrimp, and crab stole the show. The salad with roasted beets was also great, but not enough to share and barely enough for one person (and for the price there definitely should be more). Lastly, their sorbet and tiramisu were incredible. Really good desserts and a cherry on top of already perfect dinner. Overall, a strong A and would be A+ if portions were a bit bigger for the money. Highly recommend! read more

The food was so good - it's been 5 days and I'm still thinking about it. Definitely will be back. The place is small and cute. Very cozy vibes especially with the staff. Everyone is very friendly. The location could've been better but it is what it is. I'll be back regardless. read more

Aita - Oxtail Ravioli and pasta with pumpkin and mushroom. Sooooo good - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A really delicious brunch. Food was great, I got the "breakfast" and enjoyed everything on the plate. The pancakes really delivered with an amazing compote. Home fries were PERFECT. Super crispy and well spiced. Coffee was good, service was good. Definitely recommend when you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Awesome vintage decor. Great food. Delicious coffee. Service was bit slow but it was just one person. Would 100% go back. The vegetarian lasagne was awesome! read more

Made a same-day reservation for a Saturday night and had a great dinner here. My boyfriend and I started with the Santa Luna and Friends with benefits cocktails, then shared: + Little gems - highlight #1 + Grilled calamaretti - also tasty, this was a special + Oxtail ravioli - awesome + Hudson valley steelhead - great + Strawberry rhubarb tart - highlight #2 They also had indoor and outdoor seating as of May 2022. read more

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I ordered the plum and nectarine salad. The portion size was offensively small for $21. read more

Aita - Plum and nectarine salad - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good service and great sandwich of pancetta and tomato with lettuce on a roll with a draft beer

Our friends made a reservation at Aita as they had been there before and it was within walking distance. Seated outside under a heating lamp and promptly greeted by our server. The place is quaint and buzzing for a Friday night although the waiter said it was a slow Friday for once. Ordered a couple of drinks and appetizers, octopus and brussel sprouts. Both were very tasty, octopus was tender. Only wished it was a grilled a little longer as I do like those char marks. The Brussels were grilled instead of fried and still had enough of a crunch. Soon enough we got our mains, branzino's, pasta with ragu and bucatini. All dishes were very tasty albeit that the bucatini was a little on the salty side. We ordered 2 glasses of red wine which oddly enough came in white wine glasses and a rather small pour. The food was good and tasty. Portions were just right and the ambience was nice for an autumn evening. Did final the final bill a little pricey, over $300 for 4. read more

Food: slightly elevated Service: mhmm Decor: bistro + outdoor Covid chic The actual food was good, but my lukewarm rating is for reasons. The food came out lightning fast, we blinked and BOOM, served! Branzino came butterflied, seasoned, but room temp--I wondered if it was prepared for someone else and therefore immediately ready- and almost cold, also, first time in a while being served seafood with zero citrus in sight. I didn't ask or send it back. I'm not that person. Instead, for these have mercy prices, I bequeath an honest, passive aggressive review and a lovely tip for the attentive servers. The Haricot vert and goat cheese salad served savoury texture. The parpadelle funghi pasta was warm, ravishing and dutifully ravished. All the dishes were aesthetically pleasing and the wine recommendations were solid. Must return to try hot food. read more

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This was a girls night out meal and the perfect setting for our date. It is small, intimate, warm and cozy inside, it would be an ideal location for a special occasion. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about all food and drinks. The menu is on the smaller side but still has a good variety of options. Everything we ordered was delicious. Would come back and try more of their pastas. read more

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Been going to Aita regularly for ten years. Had our wedding lunch after city hall here, outdoor dined through covid, celebrated birthdays, brought our newborn to brunch. Grateful to have this place through so many seasons of life. It's a classic and the quality never wanes. read more

i ordered food from here as a treat and it was phenomenal (burrata specifically). so i had to take my girlfriend here for gf day. i got the occhi which was very delicious and she got a potato pasta which was not exciting for me but she liked. i was disappointed by the burrata that we ordered irl because it was different than what i got delivered which was much better and had different components. the real star of the meal was the sour cherry pie.... oh my god we also ordered drinks which were standard/nothing to write home about, and the service was very attentive and lovely :) the only thing was it was kinda warm inside on a hot summer day, cannot imagine the servers and staff working there all day... read more

Aita - sour cherry pie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for brunch. They lost a star because it's not bottomless and all the drinks the table ordered tasted gross. It was so bad we bought a bottle of wine and left all the drinks just sitting there. But the food and service were great. I ordered "breakfast". It was so good and the little side salad was a perfect addition. I will be back. The staff was friendly and helpful. This is such a cute brunch spot. read more

Aita - Negroni bianco, this drink did not taste good. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a filling and very yummy meal at Aita the other night. Took myself out for a solo foodie night but was CRAVING lasagna (which never happens to me btw) and I was just lucky enough to be able to order this off-menu item to kick my craving. Highly recommend their lasagna but high key LOVED their heirloom chili-honey roasted carrots. Double yum. It hit all the sweet spots. You also can't pass up their house made focaccia. Bouncy, fluffy and the perfect vessel to soak up any of those lingering sauces. If you can , go for Aperitivo Hour (every day until 7) and order off this special menu. It's so cute because it comes with a small sampling of amuse bouchée. I ended the meal (with plenty of leftovers) with their Bomboloni aka the perfect little dessert donut. Overall a great meal and an awesome spot for solo night or date night! 4.5/5 read more

Food and service was very good. Sat on the gazebo it was very comfortable. Parking was also pretty easy. read more

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***** Brunch review****** - great service - tasty oxtail burger but, if I wasn't told to was oxtail, I would not have known messy burger lots of fries - fries were alright - they serious about brunch ending at 3:30 - don't ask for dinner menu items, during brunch - potatoes were alright I felt, they could use more salt - I was told salmon is the bomb was the whole reason we went, friend wanted to go back for it read more

Had dinner with a friend and it did not disappoint. Although slightly bland in flavor overall the dish was good. The portion size was sufficient and I would definitely have it again but be sure to add a bit more parm or s&p. I tasted my friends oxtail burger and it was excellent and filling. I think it's a hidden gem on the menu because most don't go to an Italian restaurant for a burger. However this is a must eat. We also had fried cauliflower as an appetizer because I was super hungry. It was a good starter but rather small. I most likely wouldn't order it again based on portion and price. read more

Aita - Oxtail Burger - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for a birthday dinner. Very good service. Cute little restaurant in the neighborhood. It was pretty busy on a Friday night. Little gems Caesar salad - delicious highly recommend Buratina, nothing special IMO. Burrata was very mediocre. Heirloom beets, also not very special Papardelle with veal shank Ragu - very heavy on the either thyme or rosemary. Not a fan Pasta al ferro - this was the seafood pasta. Tasty, good generous portion of shrimp and crab Oxtail ravioli - I know everyone raves about this dish but I was not a huge fan. I got a little bone in one of my ravioli and then some meat had weird pieces of meat inside. It turned me off. Oxtail burger - this was good! Deserts- all pretty good, no complaints there. Overall I think it's ok if you're in the neighborhood but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more