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Bonafini

4.2 (467 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Montrealer Breakfast Sandwich
Raia S.

Tried the Montrealer breakfast sandwich for takeout... the croissant was perfectly crispy and buttery and held up surprisingly well over delivery, bacon was thick cut but I didn't mind. I thought the combination of mustard and syrup was interesting, kind of odd but I liked it, and the sandwich overall was very tasty with a nice little salad on the side and super crispy shoestring hash browns (I added them into the sandwich and it was delicious). The egg was actually runny which I love and is hard to do with a brek sammie. Expensive for what it was, but hit the spot and would try other things here for sure.

Sharon W.

Now this is brunch done right. We had the Montrealer sandwich with scrambled egg, thick maple bacon, cheese on a croissant, scrambled eggs, pancake, avocado, greens and hash browns which were more like shoestring fries, with a side of French toast and a latte. All terrific. Simple yet perfectly balanced and totally satisfying. I have to say that Montrealer sandwich had a great medley of flavors and the croissant tied it all together beautifully. I'm sure I will be craving this soon. The staff were very attentive and sweet, making us feel right at home. The customers were also very friendly and down to earth, making the overall vibe of the place really comfortable. All in all we enjoyed the food and atmosphere very much and will certainly return.

Emma R.

Came for brunch and it was pretty good. Will definitely come back. The ginger cocktail was really good. Loved the hash browns. The shakshuka was okay - felt like it could have been a bit richer in flavor and thicker in consistency but it was still enjoyable. Best brunch I've had in this neighborhood. The server was incredibly friendly and helpful.

Mussels
Taylor W.

Extremely slow service. We waited about 50 minutes for our food to arrive. It seemed like it was a busy night since all the tables were full, but honestly it might have just been because the kitchen was slow with the food. We got the mussels, cavatelli, and parpardelle. The mussels were pretty good and nice to start as an appetizer. Both pastas were cooked to al dente and tasted fine. Nothing really stood out as being "really good" or "amazing" but they definitely got the basics down. Honestly, vibes were pretty good here but because of the slow service, I probably wouldn't come back. This is definitely a place where you would need to grab a drink to wait for your food or you might get bored.

Patty Melt
Cristina D.

I've been here for dinner and brunch and both were delicious! I will say that the rating for each are different though in my opinion. Dinner: 5 stars--the lasagna and really everything are absolutely fantastic in every way. Brunch: 3.5 stars--the breakfast panino and patty melt were pretty good but the star for me were the hash browns that were unlike any I'd ever had! Both have phenomenal drinks and really romantic and intimate ambiance for a cute date. The service was ok--we had to ask for things several times because they were forgotten on occasion. That said all waitstaff were still very kind and may have just been busy the times I stopped in. Overall this is a great spot and I would definitely be back!

Terrilyn L.

Cute genuine Italian restaurant. They have a special sharing menu for two with a reasonable price, it includes appetizers, desert and a drink - it includes three of the best dishes on the menu. Everything is fresh. Ambience is intimate and quaint. Staff is extremely attentive and very kind. Can't wait to go back

Andre O.

Came for a brunch on Sunday! The food was great, ordered the Montrealer Breakfast sandwich and the pancakes. The breakfast sandwich was in a croissant and was sweet and savory due to the mix of maple and the eggs/bacon inside. The pancakes where good the right amount of sweetness with the chocolate chips and blueberries combing well. The margarita was very bitter having less simple syrup than the typical margarita. Service overall was great and the staff was attentive to my allergies.

Chocolate blueberry pancakes
Carissa C.

First time coming here for brunch. Called 30 mins prior and was able to score a reservation. Staff welcoming and friendly. Ordered a crossiant sandwhich that came with the best bacon ever ! Can pick your style eggs. The pancakes were a must !! Very fluffy and had an Italian bakery flavor to them. Family friendly bring the kids !

The veggie burger with hash browns and salad
Tony L.

First thing's first: Reserve ahead of time if you can -- they can get pretty crowded, as this is one of the popular brunch spots in the area. We came on a gloomy Sunday afternoon after Brooklyn Pride and were excited to have snagged a reservation for outdoor seating. The outdoor space was really cute and well-lit, naturally, and the muraled background made you feel transported somewhere warm and tropical, minus the humidity -- perfect for me! The waitstaff came around a few times at first to ask about food/drinks, but it didn't feel pushy. We ordered shortly after and made conversation. And more conversation. And more conversation. Although our drinks came pretty quickly, we didn't receive any check-in or attention for a good half-hour when we realised we hadn't received an update about our food (a simple eggs/sausage/salad plate, french toast on the side, and veggie burger platter). I had forgotten that the food can take a while, but it was disappointing that it took 30 minutes to even see if we needed a refill on drinks. We were told the food would come out shortly, but only when it became apparent that the tables around us -- larger parties, at that -- had ordered after us and received their food before us. Finally, 45+ minutes after ordering, our food arrived. The veggie burger was an alternate meat kind, which I didn't hate, but it definitely needed some sauce. The hashbrowns were good, as always. However, the egg/sausage/salad plate was underwhelming. The eggs looked tired, and my partner said the sausage and french toast were just meh. I'd been to Bonafini many times so I was a bit ready for the wait, but in the past it had come with better fare (Montrealer sandwich; Italian sausage + broccolini sandwich; Frittata). This time the food didn't save the establishment from the slow service. It also took a long time to close out, so overall, it was just a very confusing experience in terms of service. I'd come back, but only for takeout to avoid the hanger.

The montrealer breakfast sandwich
Soley B.

Went here with my bf today for brunch. Glad we made a reservation - there was definitely a wait we when got there at noon. We sat out back in the patio which was super comfortable and shady with plenty of fans. We both had lattes and got the montrealer which was delicious. Love their hash browns and how thick the bacon was. Server was prompt and courteous! Giving it 4 instead of 5 stars because I wish the pizzas were also available for brunch

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