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    Barano

    4.4 (382 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ashley W.

    We came here on Wednesday night and it was a really sweet atmosphere. Felt cozy and the staff was very attentive, especially Mamadou. The menu has so many options that I found it hard to choose (which is not a bad thing), but we went with the caesar salad, meatball pie, and gluten free saffron gigli + the rainbow cookie sundae. Caesar salad was delicious but the only caveat was that it was a little small. Wish there was more lettuce on this one! Perfect dressing and light + fresh. Meatball pie- was not one I would have chosen off the bat but I'm glad we did. Very good and the dough is sourdough and perfect. Can't wait to try other pizza options. Saffron Gigli- was very different, but also good. Glad it was gluten free- it's very sweet tho just as a heads up! Rainbow cookie sundae was also very unique and delicious. The rainbow cookies on the side were a little dry but the inside of the sundae was decadent and the vanilla gelato was a really nice touch. The only feedback I'd give is that the prices are very expensive especially for the pizzas, pastas and dessert. Otherwise we would absolutely return! oh also! we originally came in to try the pasta special which offers a few different pastas on one plate and the half pie option but neither were offered when we came in so that was slightly disappointing :/

    Jae P.

    Dropped into Barano with my friend in the evening. It was weekday evening, still half packed. I recommend making a reservation beforehand. We opted for meat pizza and chicken parm with pasta on the side. Pizza was solid, crusty with chunks of meat. It was paired with chicken parm and a side of pasta. It was surprisingly still crispy and juicy. Side of pasta amplified the taste. Service was great with polished warmth. The ambiance was cozy with rustic intimacy. I would definitely recommend for a date night or just quick hangout.

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    Alicia B.

    The food was very favorable and delicious I will recommend this restaurant to anybody also the Ambiance was amazing I would say if you want to do a great date night family night it was business-wise also so you know I adore it this is one of my favorite restaurants to go to also the service wasn't good as well between the waiter Josh and the executive chef Alberto amazing I give the service 100%

    Nery A.

    *More like a 2.5 but I'll give it a 3 for the dessert. My sister dragged me here for the rainbow sundae and that was honestly the best part of the night. First of all, we arrived on time but we waited 45 minutes to be sat down at a table. The restaurant was super busy that night, especially it being a Friday. I would have overlooked the waiting time if it weren't that it took a long time to finally get our orders taken. The waiter was nice and charming the times he did pass by our table. We were even there long enough for when the crowd died down and it was still hard to flag down our waiter or any other one. The ambiance is beautiful with low light dimming and Christmas decorations. You know what wasn't pretty? Our food. It was burnt and at first I couldn't tell because of the lack of lighting but when I took a picture with flash, I noticed the burnt areas around my prosciutto and fig pizza and garlic bread. We could taste it as well. We could have asked for a new order but we didn't want to spend the rest of the night there. So we covered the garlic bread in pesto sauce to make it tasty and ate around the black crusts of the pizza. The combination of fig and prosciutto was delicious. As I mentioned earlier, the best part of the night was the dessert. We loved the rainbow cake sundae and the chocolate cake. The cake was rich in taste but not to the point of getting a toothe ache. I really think this place is overhyped and wouldn't come back. Maybe it was an off night but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth along with the burnt bread.

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    Erin B.

    Great food, drinks & atmosphere! Went for a friends dinner so we shared apps, pizza & pasta. Whipped ricotta & honey was delicious - highly recommend! Meatballs also tasty. Rainbow Nonna Pie is a MUST!!!!! Might be my favorite pizza in NY

    Chandni D.

    $15 pasta deal on Tuesday is SOOO worth it! We got the Brussel sprouts salad which was super yummy and then 2 pastas. The saffron Gigli pasta is yummy but REALLY sweet so if that's not your jam, I wouldn't get this. We also got this mushroom/truffle pasta which was also super yummy (and it was originally $31 and we got it for $15 which felt like a huge win)! Overall, very very expensive regularly but $15 Tuesday deal is super worth it! Would be back for that :)

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    Sheena T.

    Barano gets a solid 3 star rating. In the month of August, Barano had $8 spritzes. My partner and I ordered an original aperol spritz as well as a strawberry spritz. Pretty decent drinks. Time period wise, I went here with my partner sitting restaurant week in August 2025, and we ordered the mozzarella, burrata pizza, carmelle pasta, squid ink bucatini, and a rainbow sundae each. Food wise, pizza was a 4/5. However, the pastas were both sadly overcooked, and not at the el dente texture that we're used to. This place does however, have a great rainbow cookie sundae! It doesn't look very big at first, but this should be shared to avoid an overwhelming sugar rush. Not sure if I'd return, or maybe I'd just stop by to share a rainbow sundae.

    Burrata
    Carissa C.

    We decided to try Barano for restaurant week and mostly their viral rainbow cookie sundae! Upon entering it feels like you are in a wine cellar with rustic decor. Our reservation was for 8pm but we were sat 20 minutes after reso. I attribute it to being restaurant week, as the place was very busy. While awaiting our table we went to the bar to take advantage of the 8 dollar spritz special for August. It was the first time I tried a Hugo spritz, it was amazing- never going back to Aperol! Once we sat our waiter Ivan although he was definitely overloaded took the time out to get to know us personally as a table. He was a great server to have, attune to our needs and pleasant. He even sang a bit for us. As far as the food I'll list my faves- since we got 3 restaurant week menus and 2 extra pastas. My favorite items were: Meatball appetizer- amazing, soft flavorful, tagliatelle bolognese- great sauce flavor, saffron gigli - interesting never tasted something like this before, Denver steak- the sauce it came with for dipping was on umami 10/10. Last but not least of my faves was the rainbow cookie sundae a must have- the meringue on top when mixed with the ice cream was insane!

    Saffron Gigli GF AND 'Nduja pizza GF
    Karson O.

    Great experience here!! We had the Caesar salad, Nduja pizza, saffron pasta - all made gluten free! All were phenomenal!! Drinks were unique and delicious. Service was very attentive and ambiance was nice, low lighting, good music.

    Rainbow Cookie Sundae and Chocolate Torte
    Brianna B.

    Barano was one of the top ten meals I've had this year in the city, hands down! This spot was definitely worth the trek to Williamsburg. I will start out with the only negative comment I have: the drinks were not good. I tried 3 different sips and was not a fan of any of them. I was a bit nervous then about how the meal would be, but it was nothing short of spectacular. ALSO, I was quite disappointed that they got rid of the pasta sampler that was on their previous menu - why would they get rid of something that is such a great idea and would let us try more?? We tried a variety of items, all of which I would recommend ordering: Brussels Sprouts (I'm picky about my sprouts and these were perfect), Delicata Squash (probably seasonal but should stay year round); Caccio e Pepe, Vodka Pizza, and the star of the show, the Saffron Gigli- an absolute must! Dessert was also delicious, loved the Rainbow Cookie Sundae and Chocolate Torte. I can't wait to come back - and will stick to ordering a simple Aperol Spritz next time!

    Bucatini (cacio e pepe) -- which we demolished. And the burrata pizza.
    Cayla W.

    The food was fine (the bucatini was AMAZING, cesar salad was a little small for the price tag). Liked the atmosphere, but the vibe was all wrong. I don't expect quiet, especially on a Friday at 8pm, but it was insanely loud in there. It also didn't help that the tables are teeny tiny and I basically had to pick the table up and move it to get to the bench, so I didn't have to climb on top of the people next to us. Service was okay, a little slow and not really attentive. Definitely the wrong move for an anniversary dinner-- based on vibe and lack of specialness or little touches. Also, my biggest pet peeve-- we arrived on time for our reservation and still had to wait for a table. Which I know isn't entirely the staff's fault (some times tables take a minute to turnover for a number of reasons), but it didn't help an already mid experience.

    Erica M.

    Great food. Will return soon, all pasta is homemade. Wait staff was attentive and very helpful

    Tiramisu
    Victoria G.

    Food 8/10 A homey and traditional Italian spot located south of Williamsburg. I thought the appetizers were better than the main, and the tiramisu was stellar too - dare I say even the star of the show. The prosciutto was nice to start with, and I quite enjoyed the chewiness of the focaccia. The saffron pasta was quite interesting, although a little too watery for my preference. Atmosphere 8/10 Soft and dim lighting, a relatively large interior, and plenty of great conversations. Dark wooden surfaces, elegant and nothing too fussy. Service 8/10 Our host gave us great thoughts on the different cocktails, very friendly and solid experience overall.

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    Love their food, their staff is friendly and they have perfect outdoor and indoor space!!

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