The caesar salad is incredible, as is the barano garlic bread, highly recommend those two! The maccheroni is 7/10, not the absolute best vodka sauce I've ever had, but certainly nothing to complain about. read more

Definitely a good place for a nice dinner even for a walk-in (on a weeknight!) We had a reservation but there were tables available and the bar was completely empty on a Weds night. Really nice ambiance and seating, but the highlight for me was the speedy service and timing of food coming out so perfectly. We had the house bread, meatballs, zucchini flowers, ricotta gnudi and the garlic shrimp tagliolini. The house bread was AMAZING and came with a hummus + pesto dipping sauce that I wanted to cover all my future breads with. The bread also went well with the meatballs which were covered in sauce and tasty cheese. The ricotta gnudi was stuffed pasta shells with really soft cheese and a great tender short rib, probably my highlight. Would pass on the tagliolini as comparatively it was just like garlic noodles to me (prob because the gnudi was so amazing). They change the menu seasonally so would love to return :) read more

I will always go to this spot when I'm in the city. The pasta is amazing and anything you order will be fantastic. The restaurant is well designed and comfortable with BIG booths. They have original cocktails. PLEASE order the Brussels sprouts, they are covered with Parmesan cheese. Please do yourself a favor and go here. read more

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Had dinner here with a group of 7 on a weekday. We shared the following dishes: Meatballs Smoked Mozzarella Two Salumi cuts Two Pastas (I think the Ricotta and Bucatini) Two Pizzas (Margherita and Calabrese) I really enjoyed the meatballs and bucatini. The Margherita pizza was solid but I was not a fan of the Calabrese. Nice addition to the area. Service was friendly and very attentive. They have soft liquor (beer and wine) only. read more

Barano - Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is such a cozy Italian spot and great for outdoor seating. I must mention how lovely and kind the staff is -- they make you feel so welcomed the second you walk in the door. The pastas here are impeccable. The saffron gigli is one of the most unique, flavorful, and delicious pastas I've ever had -- it's a MUST have; the cacio e pepe ravioli are melt-in-your-month delicious and fresh; the garlic bread is soft and packed with flavor; the mozzarella sticks are crunchy and fresh. Our whole meal was a hit! read more

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Very cute italian restaurant in Williamsburg. The interior was a combination of classic/rustic. Service was great from beginning to end. The waitress checked in on us frequently and our water glasses were always filled. My friend and I shares the meatballs and they were so moist and juicy. Just the right amount of sauce and cheese. On that note: I do not believe the restaurant serves complimentary bread which is a strike in my books cuz what kind of Italian restaurant doesn't offer bread for the table. I think there was an option to order a side of their house bread though. I had the grilled skirt steak as my entree and it was as tender as a skirt steak could be. Very well cooked and seasoned. It came with polenta fries which definitely missed the mark. It was beyond salty to the point of almost inedible. I had to drink a ton of water to wash down the taste. Really a shame since it was so well fried. Overall a nice dining experience, just some hits and misses along the way. read more

Barano - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Never tried Barano before but had a discount on Caviar and decided to give it a try after seeing the positive Yelp reviews. We ordered the vodka pie and added prosciutto, the cacio e pepe ravioli, and the garlic bread. Not one thing disappointed! In fact, it was all really delicious. The vodka pie with prosciutto was right up my alley. The prosciutto was the perfect texture and the sauce was very tasty. Definitely my favorite and I would order again in a heartbeat. The garlic bread was very good too! The texture of the bread was incredible. Just take some of the garlic/herbs from the center and spread it around (and maybe add some sauce from your pasta) and it's heaven. The cacio e pepe ravioli was tasty as well, though I will say the sauce looked somewhat broken and oily upon arrival. No worries, I get that delivery can affect these things. Took the pasta out, gave it a stir and it was fine. Next time I would consider getting the vodka macaroni. Definitely plan to order again or may visit in person! read more

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This place is super cute and the food was great! Staff were nice and everyone was wearing masks. There are plastic dividers between booths and tables are spaced apart. There is also outdoor seating and each seat has a packet of hand sanitizer. I really liked the Brussel sprout salad, the Chicken Milanese, and the tiramisu. The orders were pretty big and were great for sharing. I think the servings would be perfect for 4 people to share. I got the Saffron Gigli and it wasn't really for me. It's sweet and has a little kick from the pepper. I loved the texture of the pasta though! Overall I fell in love with this place and can't wait to return to try the other things on their menu. read more

Randomly selected this place for a cousins brunch with my best friend (her cousin and my cousin), has a nice view of the bridge outside! Orders: Bucatini (three of us got this) -Comforting and cheesy, wasn't crazy about the broccoli rabe though. :( Grilled cheese -Per my best friend, it was incredibly delicious. read more

Barano - Bucatini Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had the saffron last a year ago and it was tasty. The meatballs weren't the best, the arincini didn't seem like an authentic Italian dish lacking flavor. I decided to give it a second go and boy was I wrong. There was barely any flavor, such a small portion, Parmesan cheese over powers the taste of the pasta. Staff in the back is not helpful at all when picking up food, won't even look up at you. I could have literally grabbed any bag of food and no one would even notice. Quality of food over all is poor and tasteless, and cheap in quality of ingredients. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I came here during the summer for NYC Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint, would definitely come back. The ambiance is not quite upscale but it's trendy romantic. It can be casual romantic as well (they have candles all around the tables) Appetizer: House bread, hummus, mozzarella Hands down the best hummus w/house bread I've had. It is so creamy and filling, I couldn't even finish it all! The mozzarella is super stringy and pairs so well with the crunchy house bread. Entree: Black, white farfalle Comes with shrimp, squid and has a little kick of heat in it. Super delicious and just the right amount of spice. Dessert: Vanilla panna cotta and Olive oil cake The panna cotta is tarty and it topped with a raspberry. I prefer the olive oil cake more just because it has so many flavors and texture going on that it makes you want more, it's a must try. read more

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We just moved to the area and wanted to come in for a meal for Mother's Day and relax after a long week. I was with my wife and my two and a half year old. We ordered a pizza. The food was quite good. But that wasn't our issue here. It started when my wife took my daughter to the bathroom and one of their employees (seemed like the Maitre d) came and asked me about an apple core that was on my daughter's plate. I didn't notice it. She was snacking on an apple while we waited for our food because she was hungry. But he "politely" made it into "a thing." He asked to take the core. I gave it to him. The my wife and daughter came back to the table to continue with our meal. This time the man comes back again. He attempts to introduce himself to my daughter. Not my wife. My daughter. My daughter immediately says "No, no, no!" and shifts to her mother's arms. This man ignores this, ignores the looks my wife and I are giving him, and continues to try and talk to her. He's completely oblivious (at least I hope) to how uncomfortable he is making her. And he just continues, keeps pushing his attempt (at what, I'm not sure), trying to lock eyes with her and pushes until she's in tears. At this point, my wife literally shields her from him, and I give him a serious WTF? look. He smiles and walks away... and then comes back to give her a cocktail umbrella, as though that's going to stop her from crying, tries to talk to her again, when she's crying to begin with because he ignored that she didn't want him to talk to her in the first place. I know my daughter. And she doesn't do this often, and she only says "no" like this when she doesn't trust someone. At this point, I asked for the check, paid, and we left as soon as we could. Unfortunately, the food and experience were a complete afterthought. Too bad. We won't ever come back to this place again. read more

We came here for an early dinner. We started with refreshing lemonade and ice teas. I ordered black white ravioli. It was delicious. My family ordered chicken Milanese and the burger which was also great. The music in the background was new wave and 80s music which made the experience even better. Our waitress was very nice. Glad we had a wonderful meal here. ;) read more

This new Italian spot in South Williamsburg has some pretty solid food, including small plates, pastas and pizzas that you cut with your own really cool scissors. Of the several things we tried, including the Grilled Zucchini ($15), Insalata Misti ($11) and the Eggplant Parmigiana ($12), the pasta and pizzas were the best. For pasta, we went with the Bucatini ($17), which was filled with generous hunks of rabbit and was cooked to the perfect level of chewiness. For pizza, we tried the Margherita ($14) and the Calabrese ($16), which comes topped with sausage, chilies, peppers, onions and scamorza. Though it doesn't list tomato in the ingredients, it is topped with the same sauce as the Margherita, which made these two a bit too similar, so it would be better to go for a white pie or something else if you are getting two. The pies themselves are a decent size, and the gimmick here seems to be that they are served alongside a giant pair of scissors that you use to cut yourself at the table. It cuts pretty well, and the chewy crusts make for a pleasant and satisfying experience. Service is great too and the atmosphere is nice and laid back. It's a pretty huge restaurant, so it was fairly empty on Sunday night, but there are nice different sections to it, including a bar and seats near the open kitchen in the back. For desserts, they have pretty standard Italian restaurant fare, including an ok Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Candied Fruit and Dark Chocolate ($4) and a Torta ($10) which can safely be skipped in favor of some OddFellows ice cream (which they actually have on the menu as well, or can be obtained from the storefront a short walk away on Kent Ave). read more

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My boyfriend took me to Barano for a surprise date, which was a great choice on his part. Thank you, Yelp! It's a romantic, but family-friendly restaurant in South Williamsburg on Broadway. Portions aren't super large, but the pizza and salad we had were delicious. When we arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday night, it was lightly crowded, but by the time we left, it was starting to fill up. Lots of families, friends getting dinner, and dates going on. I ordered an Aperol Spritz for a drink ($11) and we decided to split the 'Nduja pizza ($25 - the server said it's their specialty/popular pizza) and the Tuscan kale salad ($14). The salad came out first and exceeded expectations as far as salads go. But the pizza? Showstopper. We barely talked as we ate it. It was big enough to satisfy 2 people, but is not going to stuff you. And you cut it with scissors, which is a fun touch. From the hosts at the front to our server, customer service was fantastic at Barano. They were super attentive and made sure we were always taken care of, even with our water glasses. We left full and happy with our time at Barano. I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a solid restaurant in South Williamsburg for whatever the occasion. I'll definitely be back for some more pizza. read more

Barano - 'Nduja pizza (their most popular pizza) that you cut with scissors! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered delivery--caesar salad w/ chicken and caccio e pepe ravioli--and everything arrived pretty quickly. Portions are fine, salad was actually bigger than expected and they certainly didn't skimp on the chicky. Caccio was meh--nothing to write home about. Nice in house made pasta, so points there for sure. But flavor wise, some bites honestly felt indistinguishable from a $3 box of Annie's. Cae sal: The main issue I had with Barano was that the cae sal dressing was not a Caesar dressing. Maybe it's just me, but after taking a bit of cae sal and finding some horrible blue cheese BS masquerading as a cae sal dressing, I honestly just felt like I was tricked and lied to. I know I could have said that more succinctly but now I'm just too hangry read more

I'm from New Jersey and this place BLOWS AWAY any Italian restaurant there -- yes, even Hoboken. Pasta, pizza and wine were all the best.

i'm kicking myself for not having tried Barano sooner! It's a bit tucked away on Broadway, across from Donna and Blank Cafe, and it's a wonderfully stylish and intimate spot with a great bar and incredible Italian food. I recently celebrated an anniversary there and it was the perfect level of fanciness without being stuffy. To keep things even more casual (and to avoid sitting too close to noisy talkers at the closely arranged tables), we grabbed a tall table by the bar so our servers were the bartenders. This meant that they made great cocktail and wine recommendations, which was a nice bonus. We started the evening with some cocktails. We loved that they were all named after Arnold Schwarzenegger lines. Mine was called Come With Me If You Want to Live and though it wasn't super special, it was a refreshing and sweet way to start the meal. On our server's recommendation, we got the hand pulled smoked mozzarella, which comes in a fun smokey cloche thing. We got it along with Lucky's tomatoes, which is a very simple dish of fresh tomatoes, basil, etc, and a perfect complement to the mozz. I was even more impressed with the beef meatballs, which were enormous and came buried in freshly grated parm. Though the pasta dishes were a bit small, they were packed with flavor. I got the Ricotta Rosilli, which came with asparagus, truffle pieces, and still more parm. It was packed with flavor and the house made pasta was the absolute perfect texture. My husband got the saffron gigli which he thought was a bit over flavored with the honey in there, but again the pasta itself was heavenly. We weren't super impressed by the dessert, which we ordered from their specials. It was a rainbow cake covered in chocolate and topped with raspberries and crispy rice. I just didn't think the flavor was anything special and would have rather grabbed a gelato cone from Gentile down the street after our meal. In any case, we walked away from there absolutely stuffed with cocktails, food, great wine, espresso, and amaro, and we couldn't be happier. I can't wait to return. read more

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My boyfriend and I just went here for Valentine's Day. The food was so good, phenomenal actually. I was pretty full and couldn't finish everything entirely but tried my best! I would go back here again often. It smells like firewood burning when you walk in. The decor and overall aesthetic is pleasing and we'll laid out. Service was incredible! I will say, some of the two seater tables are pretty close to each-other, too close for comfort for me but wasn't that big of deal, just a heads up. So if you make a reservation I would ask to request a booth or something more secluded if that mores your style. I would totally recommend this place if you love amazing Italian food. It's right over the Williamsburg bridge! read more

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I have been to Barano about four different times now and I swear it keeps getting better and better! The food is amazing and the staff is always on point and very friendly. I've come here for dinner and had some excellent pizzas, pastas, and small dishes-- and each time the staff has been fantastic with wine pairings as well. It seems as though it doesn't matter what you order-- it will always be excellent! We recently stopped in for Sunday brunch (it was busy, but we were able to snag the last open table without a reservation). Everything we had was incredibly delicious (and craveable-- wishing I was there as I type this!). We started with an artichoke-- and I'm glad my Italian grandmother has no idea what Yelp is, because this was by far the best stuffed artichoke I've ever had! The perfect blend of breadcrumbs, light cheese and lemon. If stuffed artichokes are your thing (or even if they aren't), TRY IT! The breakfast bowl was perfect-- though it didn't list it, it came with maitake mushrooms (a favorite) and had so much flavor. My partner had the breakfast sandwich, which was also quite good. As a treat, we shared the honey pecorino biscuit-- and quite the treat it was. GET ONE!! Also, as I mentioned before the staff is always really friendly and helpful. I always feel welcome as soon as I walk in the door. Looking forward to our next visit. Barano is hands-down a favorite! GO HERE! read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere!! The manager Karim greeted us at the door with such a welcoming and inviting attitude I felt like we were dining at her home. We were celebrating a girls birthday dinner and received such amazing service by the entire team! Our table was touched multiple times by the floor staff to ensure our dining experience was exceptional, which we really appreciated. Thanks to the entire team over at Barano! Highly recommended for any special occasion, takeout, or to fix that authentic Italian craving. read more

One of the best pastas in Brooklyn. House made. I can't wait for a pasta tasting menu at this place. That would be amazing. Pizza is crispy thin crust. Great favor. Americano is one of my favorite. Fresh mozzarella that comes out a station by order is amazing. And if you prefer smoked it can be done. Octopus and dry age meatballs are a must. Staff is friendly and helpful. Drink menu is outstanding. It changes quite a bit which is cool because they are very creative in everything that's done, from front to the back of the house. Will definitely be back. read more

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One of my friends brought me here to have a girls date. The Establishment: Rustic/Cute/Dimly Lit/Romantic... but still easily a place you could come with your family. The Service: Idk wether it was just our experience, but Barano puts the team in team work. It was all hands on deck! It seems as if we almost met everyone! We probably would have met the cooks if they weren't busy making our food lol! The food: I was craving chicken parmigiana really bad. So let me be very clear. For the most part, if you're looking for "Italian/American staples", go to Olive Garden ! Kidding ! Olive Garden is gross. -I digress- For appetizers we had some of the best meatballs I've had in a long time & a some perfectly cooked octopus. For the main, I had the Cavatelli. If you eat pork. GET IT. Sooo good. My friend had the Spaghetti alla chitarra- much lighter as far as sauce goes but still very yummy. I cant wait to go back & try the pizza because it looked DELISH! read more

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My friends and I used to come to Barano all the time in 2021. Last night was our first time having a little reunion there and we were all so excited. The food was pretty good, albeit more expensive and not as impressive as it was a couple years ago. But I would not have had any major complaints if it weren't for the horrible service we received from our waiter, the bartender, and the manager. They gave us a receipt that didn't charge for us for the bottle wine we had ordered. I hadn't realized and simply gave the waiter my card, then he realized the mistake and said he was going to add the wine. I asked if he would give me a receipt and then the said it would be texted to me, which is weird because the first receipt was a physical copy. I paid and left a 20% tip, then checked my phone for the receipt and saw we had been charged for a different wine that was almost double the price. I showed him the mistake and he took my phone to his colleague to show her the receipt and kept my phone for like 10 minutes! I started to get really frustrated and told him I wanted my phone back and he needed to return my property, and he basically told me to calm down. Finally one colleague came over with a new set of receipts, but they didn't show the price difference and weren't itemized. When I pointed this out, she rolled her eyes and walked away. The manager came by and said "it's only $16 just so you know" and we said we didn't care if it's 50¢ it's the principle of the thing. The original waiter kept coming by and telling us to calm down, which was extremely patronizing. I was horrified by how incompetent and unprofessional this whole exchange was. The food is good, but not good enough to put up with this sort of treatment. Any decent restaurant would give us the wine for free or give a free dessert as an apology for holding onto my phone and wasting so much of our time because our waiter made multiple mistakes and couldn't figure out how to fix them. Never once did they apologize. Don't come here if you care at all about being treated decently. read more

Barano has great outdoor seating that is properly social distanced. I got the garlic bread along with the dry aged meatball for apps. The garlic bread was one of the best I've ever had. It was almost like a mini garlic pizza if that makes sense but it was very good. The meatball was very tender and the sauce was very good but it was cold and I thought that was a little weird. I got the saffron pasta: very unique. It was a cheesy, hint of spicy, and sweet pasta. I would definitely recommend and my husband got the tagatelle which had a bolognese sauce and he loved it. The food was prepared promptly and service was great! read more

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Everything was so good! Seriously can't even pick a favorite. Definitely try the brussels and the cacio e pepe raviolis! read more

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We went to Barano for dinner and had so much fun. The staff was kind, funny and attentive. We started with some drinks to escape the heat. We ordered "the Karen" and the "Benny Batts." Both tasted like candy in the best way. We then ordered focaccia with olive oil, as well as our pasta. The server recommended having everything come out together which ended up being a great idea. The Cacio e Pepe ravioli was amazing. It had a bold, classic flavor that was rich without leaving you stuffed at the end. The Saffron Gigli was also a great dish. It was very unique in that it was a sweet pasta. I would describe it as spicy butter noodles with honey. If you like sweeter foods, give it a try! We ended the meal with an affogato. The vanilla ice cream was some of the best I've had, and the espresso complimented it perfectly. I strongly recommend a trip to Barano if you're in Brooklyn! read more

Barano - Benny Batts and Karen - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food. The saffron gigli gets better every time. Superb service. Catch me there asap yktv

As a loyal customer, bring back your old menu I used to come here weekly and now I go once in a blue moon. The French fries, mozzarella sticks etc played a huge role here not sure who's in charge of these changes but bring it back ! Barano is no longer the same :( read more

I had been to Barano for brunch with a friend close to a year ago. I remember loving the Meatballs we had shared, as well as my Breakfast Bowl with crispy farro, giardinera, and kale, topped with a fried farm egg and a broccoli rabe pesto. Though we had been two of the only guests in the restaurant, we had been impressed and swore to return. I happened to be in Brooklyn with someone else a few days ago, and the place instantly popped into my head as an ideal dinner option for us. I checked online for a reservation, but saw nothing at the 8 pm timeslot we had needed. I called the restaurant directly and was told that they could save one of their high-top tables for us in the bar area. We jumped at the opportunity and eagerly awaited our meal. It was a good thing that I had called ahead, because we managed to grab the last table in this normally spacious restaurant, which was then completely packed. Based on my previous experience, we started with the 21-Day Dry-Aged Beef Meatballs, which were served as 3 pieces in a cast-iron skillet, topped with a chunky tomato sauce and herbed ricotta. The balls were airy and succulent, without the denseness that comes from too many breadcrumbs. The sauce was perfectly seasoned, hearty, and possessed the ideal amount of sweetness. We asked for some bread to soak up the sauce and were given a platter that was beyond any typical bread basket. I just knew they had given us the Pizza Bianca, a $5 plate of farro sourdough with a chickpea and basil hummus that was sprinkled with sea salt and oregano. The herbed pesto that was on top of the hummus really enhanced it, and it was just too good to stop eating. Since we were unsure of any potential cost, we figured we would see what was reflected on the bill. We also ordered the Maitake Mushroom Pizza, which was enveloped in mozzarella and ricotta. While the cheeses were creamy, gooey, and smooth, we missed the traditional marinara sauce. (We always feel that way about white pizzas, though.) The added fresno chilies were a zesty substitute, but I wish there were more of them. Then, we had the most perfect Grilled Duck Breast, which was lean and cooked to perfection! It was accompanied by brussels sprouts and farro and glazed with a tangy quince mostarda. The dish exuded rustic, seasonal flavors. At this point, we were extremely full, especially from the bread, but we were waiting on our Herb Lumache goat ragu pasta. Waiting...and waiting, but it never came. We decided to let it slide, since we were stuffed anyway. When the bill arrived, we noticed that we had been charged for both the bread and the pasta. After speaking with the manager, we were able to get both charges removed, which we greatly appreciated. Barano's food was absolutely stellar and worthy of a visit, but the service could be improved. read more

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Barano serves authentic pasta rich in flavor and taste. The pasta dishes are served tender and cooked to the perfect density. My Branzino was filet and the delicate white fish was well marinated season was marinaded. The staff was very attentive and very knowledgeable about all of their dishes. While this does not really matter they had an amazing charcoal liquid soap in the restroom. The restaurant is dimly lit, cozy yet spacious and had a nice 90's hip hop playlist going. I could not have asked for a better evening at Barano, nothing beats pasta mixed with a little 90's hip hop. read more

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Very tasty food, great wine list with hidden gems, fun atmosphere, very kind and thoughtful service. Alex made sure that we had a great time. Will definitely return again...and again! read more

Great heating but still spacious and airy. Super fast service and helpful you can book reservations. 100% would come back for their pizza and drinks. Saffron gigli was nice but not something I would get again, it was pretty sweet and I prefer my pastas to be more savory. read more

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Came here for dinner before a night out in Brooklyn. I have my favorite restaurants in BK but after dining here this one has definitely moved to the top of my list. I knew this place was Michelin rated so I was expecting good food but it was better than good! Unlike most restaurants, they didn't start us off with bread. I liked this because you don't fill up on bread and you actually enjoy the food. I started off with the octopus appetizer which was delicious. I always select octopus appetizer when I see it on the menu and this one took the cake for actually being able to taste the charring flavoring from the grill. Yum! We also got the heirloom tomato salad which the cheese was soooo smooth and fresh as well as the tomatoes. I have been craving risotto all week and they happen to have a dish for a special. I believe it was artichokes folded into the risotto with prosciutto and other flavoring. It was delicious! Normally I cannot finish my plate but the dishes were so perfectly portioned and delicious I had no problem finishing it all. This also saved room for desert! I ordered a cappuccino and the tira mi su. The tira mi su was so creamy and delightful! Best I ever had. It wasn't just the food that made me feel this restaurant was one of the best but it was also the service. Our waiter Jordan was a pleasure. When we needed him he was always there and when we wanted to enjoy our dinner alone he was away for the perfect amount of time. Not only that but the staff at the restaurant wasn't overwhelming. They were laid back and personable yet professional. I really enjoy that in a restaurant. Also, the timing of our food was to perfection from the appetizers to the dessert. Each dish came out in a timely manner. I will be returning here soon that is for sure! read more

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We booked a same day reservation but only had high chairs by the bar available which was fine. Interior is great. Service was amazing. Really solid waiter. Parking in the area is pretty tough. We started with the Arancini. It was perfectly soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. I had the spaghetti alla chitarra. It was basically a no frills spaghetti lol. The tomato sauce was more tart than being sweet. My wife had the cappelletti which was also nice. Pasta was cooked a perfect al dente and the filling was great. For dessert, we had the torta caprese. It was good but nothing mind blowing. Can't tell how I really feel but I think I'll give this place another try. read more

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I enjoyed the food at Barano's , the servers were very nice and friendly , they seated us right away. I had the king grill salmon... it came with mixed vegetables very flavorful , seasoned to perfection. Along with the broccoli rabe side dish I ordered, and sparkling water. My son ordered chicken parm, mozzarella sticks, and loved it , we had dessert .. tiramisu and torta cioccolata and let me tell you every bite was enjoyable. The portion sizes are nice. Everything was well worth it. We will be going back for sure. read more

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Doordashed Gluten free saffron gigli pasta and gluten free Vodka pizza. See, most places when you order from a really good restaurant, they skimp on the portions and somehow the quality just isn't as good as if I were to sit inside the restaurant. But with this spot, I was impressed by the quality, the taste, and the portion size was perfect. The pizza was probably some of the best gluten free pizza I've ever tasted, comparable to Gaby's in queens (if you know you know) and definitely better than the gluten free pies at Rosa's on Metropolitan. Crunchy, soft, sweet crust that didn't fall apart at the touch and had real flavor to it. My pictures do not do the food Justice, i know, but i was too busy inhaling the food lol I don't think I've ever tried pasta with saffron in it, & this tasted like something entirely new, different, and yet somehow astonishingly good for all the comingling flavors. Would have appreciated utensils/napkins though. Looking forward to going back to dine-in! read more

Barano - Saffron Gigli - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We had a wonderful dinner here on a busy Saturday evening for moms birthday. Our party of 6 were seated promptly at 7. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly with the menu, specials, and food ordering/ proportion for a group. We ordered two pizzas for the table. We had the Margherita and the Nduja. They were decent sized, thin crust and super tasty. The only thing I would suggest is for them to have it pre-sliced before serving rather than giving you the slicer to do yourself at the table. Reason for this is that since the pie is elevated on a rack, cutting is hard when we are sitting. You're forced to stand up in order to cut the pizza. The house bread that we ordered was a variety of freshly made breads with a dip. Mom is a bread addict and she loved it. The Octupus was tender and flavorful paired with a nice nutty farro and mint pesto. Meatballs were dry aged with a herb ricotta which I loved. Cocktails were pretty good. Not your average cocktails I would say. We had a mixed gamut of cocktails from the cocktail list and everything was well crafted. Pasta was homemade and delicious. Saffron Gigli was a unique take on pasta with use of Calabria honey. This was a slightly sweet pasta with pecorino and black pepper which I thoroughly enjoyed! The cavatelli used heritage pork sausage and paired very well with broccoli Rabe. My dad's skirt steak was nice with the tomato fennel bernanise sauce. Mom had the chitarra which was simple but well executed with fresh ingredients. We had dessert and digestifs. I ordered a digestif but when it came it wasn't what I expected and they were great about changing it out for another digestif. I chose an Amaro but the one I asked for wasn't available so they suggested something better. I would not hesitate to return to try brunch or have another group dinner here with friends!! read more

Great Italian restaurant . All pastas was yummy. Great deserts and cocktails. Nice atmosphere as well.

Nice place. Nice location. Great drinks! Good food. My husband and I came here for a date night and it happened to be restaurant Week in NYC and Barano happened to be part of it. We had the octopus (very good-pine nuts were a good addition), meatballs (I liked the sauce a lot), and one pasta and one meat dish (both were good). The chocolate dessert was also very tasty. The cannoli was okay. The cocktails were very good and premium... u can tell that good ingredients were used. The service was great. However it was much noisier than we thought it would be. Overall, nice experience. I would recommend it and be back. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food and drink. read more

Barano - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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