I would give this place 4.5 stars. My daughter took me here to dinner when I was in NYC for business. She has always wanted to try it, and I love Italian food. I have to admit that I am a bit picky about it as well. She made a reservation, but we were a little early. They were a bit busy, but we were seated right away. The interior was a little dated, but nicely decorated, and quite comfortable. Our server had a nice Italian accent and was quite attentive. He took us through the entire menu. We started with some very nice Italian wine, the Olive E Giardiniera, and a marvelous scallop dish that was a special. The scallops were amazing. They were very fresh and topped with a little roe to give it some crunch. We both ordered entrees that were nightly specials. My daughter had a very flavorful pasta dish that she absolutely loved. I had a sirloin steak in a wonderful cream sauce. The steak was served sliced. I couldn't finish the steak because I ate a couple of pieces of bread with the sauce. My daughter had the Tiramisu for dessert which she loved. The restaurant was a great value considering we each had an appetizer, entree, one dessert and 4 glasses of wine. In a sea of Italian eateries in Brooklyn, this is one to try for sure. read more

Briscola Trattoria - Scallop with roe - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Always the best experience! The restaurant is warm and charming - it feels like you're in Italy. The pastas are homemade, the menu is seasona and the manager always takes such great care of me and the kids. This is a true neighborhood gem. Thank you, Briscola team read more

I've been wanting to try this place and got takeout recently, was very impressed! The orata (fish) was the highlight, somehow some of the skin remained crispy even in the takeout container, the saffron sauce had a wonderful flavor, and the greens and mussels were nice textural counterpoints to soak up the sauce. I also got the chicory salad, which was pretty standard. I'm not sure why restaurants tend to make these bitter as all heck and then add citrus and brine on top of it, but that's what you end up getting anywhere. I'd add some nuts or cheese for some richness, but that's not the typical vibe of a chicory salad so if you enjoy those you'd probably like this one, more of a me thing. The interior of the restaurant is super cute, and the staff were very kind, I'd go back for a sit-down meal! read more

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Delicious& authentic post Brooklyn Museum stop. Saw that the spot is related to a popular Clinton Hill Italian and there was bread service so I'm in. It's a short walk to Franklin Ave & the spot is so charming inside like San Remo on Franklin. Ate: Focaccia with good olive oil Olive with gianderra $11 Pesce with crostata patate $31 This was a good value dinner. A few too many fresh potato chips for me on the fish, but enjoyed the experience. Hope they add more pesce options. read more

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Delicious across the board -- easily the best Italian spot in the neighborhood. Replaces what Barboncino was trying to be. Exudes a rustic, northern Italian charm. This new neighborhood Italian eatery delivers a bona fide northern Italian experience. bread service: a generous, varied selection with that ideal contrast -- crisp exterior, moist and tender within. Portions were moderate for the price, but the quality held its own. Great red wines selection. Ours was spectacular: rich, well-paired, and sweet. Service was suuuuper warm and welcoming. Italian waiters at Italian restaurants imbue the bounce of their timbre into their service. Order mistakes were compensated well. I like the rotating menu and limited options. The bean fritters were fried to perfection -- crisp on the outside, perfectly cooked and savory on the inside. I'm salivating writing this the following morning. The green pea ravioli was delicate and scrumptious, though (as with most ravioli in my experience) the portion was on the modest side. The purple bread (ube? purple sweet potato?) was SO GOOD. My god, I can't get over the bread spread. Order (for 2): - Bread service (complementary! can order more for $5) - Bean fritters (perfect, holy shit) - Green pea ravioli (scrumptious, small portion) - tonnarelli (jonah crab + breadcrumbs; very good) read more

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Finally tried this place out. Grab ambiance and intimate experience. They def don't rush you even though it can get really busy. Rezzie is recommended and you can cancel close to time without fee but if no show, there's a fee. The pasta dishes are very flavorful. Their focaccia is amazing, I could eat that all day. We had the salad too and it was really good, even though I usually don't order salads at restaurants. We had a cacio e pepe and asparagus special and that was good, although cheese flavor is super strong. Salty and tangy. The tomato paste rigatoni was super good too and cooked to a perfect al dente. Want to try the bolognese next. This place preferences strong flavors I think. The ingredients on all their apps and pastas seemed like it. For dessert, they push a tray to you like old school restaurants in Italian. Like they would be behind glass and wood. They make all their desserts there which is impressive cause it's a large selection. Pistachio cake is def most ordered and super rich and nice. Would have tried another, but other guest was full. Great wine list and a decent amount of NA options. I'd go back. read more

Briscola Trattoria - Cacio e pepe asparagus and tomato rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small Italian trattoria in crown heights that recently expanded and extended their restaurant to accommodate more. It was easy to get a reservation, and wasn't too crowded on a Sunday night, but I've walked past on a Saturday and it was filled to the brim, so better to make a reservation on peak days. The menu has a good selection or apps, pastas and plates. The focaccia in the basket is delicious and good to be dipped with the olive oil. The pastas were all solid, nothing too crazy but didn't quite fill us up. Flavors were good, but for the contents, the price was a bit steep. At the end, they rolled over a dessert cart filled with 8+ desserts to choose from. Cute spot for friends or a date night read more

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- great food - good service - good tasting drinks - bread is nice and soft - it's $5 for more slices - desserts look delicious, but i did not try - large portions apps can replace meals - fried codfish was good - crab pasta was delicious - tagliatelle was good - past portion was perfect - make that resey, it was pretty full on a Thursday night at 7 - eclectic crowd read more

We were so happy to get a table Sunday night. We popped in and there happened to be a couple openings. It's a small restaurant with a few communal high tops and little two-tops along the wall with banquette seating. It is really loud inside so just a note if you're taking your parents or are noise-sensitive. Service was friendly and efficient. Listen closely because the Italian accents are strong! The food was, of course, fantastic. We started with the tomato salad: perfectly tart vinegar dressing and the bacala: crispy-fried to perfection. Our two pastas were exceptional. In particular, the paccheri was unexpected and delicious. Briscola is now on the best meals list. read more

Briscola Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

WOW! I just moved to the neighborhood and was beyond impressed by the food, service, and ambiance of this place. Every bite was sensational, every team member was welcoming and genuine, and even the regulars were friendly and pleasant to converse with. The olive oil was so incredible that I was asking about buying bottles to gift for Christmas! My bartender, Paul had great recommendations and did an excellent job at balancing his attentions with his guests at the bar and fulfilling his tickets for his servers. I can't wait to come back and try more on the menu! read more

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The food, wine, and desert was all delicious. Our server was lovely. My only complaint: We specifically asked that we not receive our entrees until we were finished with our appetizers. Our server promised that would be fine. That did not happen. They shoved our appetizer plates to the side and slid our entrees in their place. When I said to the food runner that we were not finished with our first course, he looked at me and shrugged, like "This is how it is; deal with it." I don't care if it's Saturday night and you want to turn the table as much as possible. Briscola is not a cheap place to eat. If you are going to spend $100 or more per person for dinner, you should be able to eat at your own pace. What's the point of having some of the best Italian food in Brooklyn if you can't sit and enjoy it the way you would in Italy? It defeats the whole purpose. read more

Modern Italian restaurant with a creative menu. Many familiar dishes with interesting twists. We started with mussels in a green broth. Mussels were perfectly tender. The broth was on the lighter side allowing the briney flavor to stand out. I made sure to soak up every bit of broth with an extra basket of bread. Next came out the frittelle and the mushroom risotto. Frittelle is a squash fritter which ate more like a dessert than an appetizer. It tasted like a slightly cheesy doughnut earring heavily on the doughnut side. Risotto was a hit. Super cheesy with more of a mild and savory flavor rather than the poignant flavor of lost risottos. Similarly to the mussels, the risotto had a perfect texture as well. We shared three mains amongst the four of us for the main course. I'd say three appetizers plus three mains was plenty for four. We added a couple desserts at the end which might have been just a couple too many bites for me. My favorite main was the black squid ink spaghetti. It was one of the most polarizing dishes. Truly a hate it or love it, and I loved it. It was very clamy relying on deep ocean flavors. Based on the intensity of the dish, I suspect the clams used in it might have been canned or tinned adding to bold flavor. I'm a fan of canned and tinned seafood, so I liked the boldness. The spaghetti had a perfect texture leaning to the chewy al dente side. I suspect the spaghetti was housemade. Second favorite main was paccheri. Possibly a homage to the Italian flag, it had plumps of red sauce, fresh white cheese, and green oil. Similarly to the spaghetti, the pasta was on the doughy side which I prefer. Quite the medley of flavors. The final main that we had was the 25k tagliolini. The dish is named after the story that the chef won $25,000 from this dish. It came with a creamy, lemon sauce similar to a francese. The differentiating component is that the dish is made with sweatbreads which is supposedly a euphemism for certain animal organs. It didn't have the gamey or organ like flavor that I anticipated and was quite mild compared to the squid ink dish. I was stuffed at this point, but my friends insisted on dessert. I had a spoonful of the tiramisu and a spoonful of the pistachio cake/pie. I preferred the tiramisu. It was light and airy. Prominent coffee flavor from the dusting on top. Service was attentive. They quickly refilled our water carafe many times. Our table was promptly cleared between courses. Pacing of the food was excellent too. They have a full bar plus a couple beer options. Focus of the beverage menu is on Italian wines. Lots of affordable options by glass and by the bottle. A very approachable and unpretentious wine list. There was one restroom which was single occupancy and handicap accessible. read more

The best Italian in Brooklyn. I love the vibe here, fresh pasta are a must! The cotoletta bolognese it s insane. Fast service, very friendly and helpful waiters. read more

My partner's family loves to play Briscola. They play at every family function. They even have Briscola tattoos. So when i learned that there was a Briscola themed restaurant i couldn't wait to take them. On a cold winters afternoon we decided to take the subway there but not before checking online to make sure they were opened in the afternoon. The internet said they opened at noon so we planned to arrive around 3:00 in order to make a 6:15 movie after. We arrived a little after 3:00 just to be told that the restaurant was slow so they were closing and were going to reopen at 5:30. What's the point of closing for 2 hours? Do they save money some how by doing that?? Very disappointing. read more

Don't settle for New York faux Italian, come here instead. Briscola Trattoria has a pasta-focused menu with only two mains (a good sign). The dishes all came with generous portion, and our dining experience was great, thanks to the warm service staff and the cozy, vibrant space. The complimentary focaccia was fragrant and soft. We ordered: a barbaresco with a modest mark up, fried cod, beef carpaccio, squash ravioli, and squid ink spaghettone with clams and cuttlefish. I will come back for the sweet bread ragu and tiramisu! read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for a while and was excited to go because I love Italian food. The menu had some interesting options- I got the pork chop and my friend got the ravioli. The dishes looked and sounded good, but after a few bites the sauces were really acidic and over seasoned. The pork chop also came with a salad, just lettuce no vegetables, and slices of ham. For $38 it wasn't worth the price. I liked my salad at first but after a few bites it was overly acidic, along with the pork chop. My mouth started to itch from the acidity so I couldn't finish the dish. The place had good service and looked very nice, but the food was not adequate. read more

Briscola Trattoria brings the warm, communal charm of an old-school Italian trattoria into the heart of Brooklyn -- but with a modern twist. The dining room has a rustic feel, but also a contemporary energy: wooden accents, soft lighting, and a relaxed-but-elegant layout. According to Time Out, the flickering candles and retro touches make the evening feel especially cozy and inviting. The restaurant also leans into fun: there's even a chalkboard with the rules for the Italian card game briscola, tying into the restaurant's name. read more

Briscola Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Briscola has officially become our go-to spot in the neighborhood. It's one of those places where you somehow always leave feeling good, even after eating way too much -- like your body and soul are both full in the best way. The menu is constantly being updated with exciting dishes worth trying - we recently went twice in the same week and still had new delicious options to choose from the second time around. The staff just gets it. They're warm, friendly, and always make you feel like you've been coming there for years, even if it's your first time. There's always a wink, a smile, a complimentary bite, a quick check-in that feels like you're being taken care of without it ever feeling too much. You feel known. It's the kind of place where you'll bond with a server only to learn at the end of the meal that it was actually an owner. And the vibes are perfect. It hits that sweet spot of lively but never too loud, cozy without trying too hard. You can go for a casual weeknight dinner and end up staying for hours, or bring friends to impress without it feeling fussy. Honestly, Briscola is just good energy all around. Great food, great people, great vibes. Can't ask for more. We're blessed to have it in our neighborhood. read more

This place had fun vibes and the hostess was very friendly and accommodating. We went on a Sunday night and it was surprisingly packed. I liked sitting at a communal table (and getting to peek at other people's food) but if you're not into that you may have to wait a bit to get seated. We started with the complimentary bread, which had a good texture but was a little cold, though it's complimentary so who's complaining. We also got their house red and white wines, which were only $9 each. As for mains, we ordered the ravioli and the lasagna, which was a special. The ravioli was so freaking good. It had a sage butter sauce and a nice ricotta filling. I also liked the lasagna but probably wouldn't feel the need to get it again. It had an interesting flavor that I couldn't really put my finger on (maybe carrots?) and it was a little more gloppy than saucy if that makes sense? I think it was objectively a good lasagna but just not aligned with my preferences. The dessert cart looked very pretty but we were too full to order anything. Would love to come back to try the pistachio cake and maybe some of their different pastas. Overall, I really enjoyed and would recommend checking this place out. read more

Briscola Trattoria - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best part: the bread or the waiter's hair... This spot was YUCK/COLD FOOD/FLAVORLESS. :/ big bummer, we booked a couples reservation and essentially regretted it completely. read more

Delicious food, nice space, dessert cart was cute. Cuisine seemed a bit heavy on the pork options, which eliminated a lot for my dinner companion. I'll be back. read more

I was finally able to visit Briscola Trattoria yesterday. Great atmosphere and amazing service. Feels very modern and has creative menu. I loved their mussels. Will come back here with friends. read more

High hopes, just missed the mark for us. Bread was delicious but reccomended dishes were nothing special. Will be back to try salad and more apps. read more

Food is amazing. They make their pasta fresh. Complimentary bread is great especially the focaccia bread read more

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When I am at Briscola, I am transported immediately to Italy! The delicious food, the amazing friendly staff, the atmosphere, are incomparable to any other NYC Italian restaurant! read more

Just the loveliest little neighborhood spot to get surprisingly authentic and truly delicious Italian food. I had an early dinner on the patio with a friend who was a bit under the weather so unfortunately we had to wrap our dinner earlier than we'd hoped. The staff was very courteous and wrapped up our leftovers to go. When I got home to unpack the leftover pasta I discovered that they added a surprise dessert to our bag in the most adorable little jar! Can't say enough about what a treat it is to have such a charming and special place in the neighborhood! read more

Wonderful spot! I came on a Wednesday evening with a friend. The service was friendly, warm, and inviting from the moment I stepped through those doors. Ambiance gave local, cozy spot that was full of charm. We didn't have a reservation so we opted for bar seats instead of waiting and honestly, I love sitting at the bar. The energy from the bartender was just wonderful and I loved the drink that he whipped up for me. The staff also must have eyes on the back of their heads because they were that exceptional balance of leaving you alone, yet immediately making eye contact with us whenever we needed something. We went for the ragu bolognese and my friend went for the ravioli, and honestly we practically devoured our meal. It was flavorful, the pasta was perfectly cooked, and I ended up scrapping up every last bit of sauce- couldn't help myself. My friend and I ended up chatting and catching up for quite a bit and never once did we feel rushed despite the room getting busier and busier as the night progressed. Overall lovely experience. Will be back! read more

We were excited to try this place which is close to our family's home in Crown Heights and had good reviews. We were told as soon as we settled in at 5:30 that we had to leave at 7. Our group was 5 adults and 3 kids some of whom just drove in from Philadelphia, others that trekked from Harlem and some that were visiting from LA. It was our first time seeing each other and we chose Briscola for it's warm feel and good food. We were not treated nicely almost as if we were an inconvenience. They had to put some tables together for us and 7 pm came and went and there was no one waiting to be seated. By this time half our group had left with the kids and so we were only using half of the tables for the rest of us who stayed and ordered drinks and dessert. No one sat in the other 4 seats that were now free. I'm not sure if they were trying to make the place feel exclusive or what their point is but the service is definitely sub par especially for the amount of money you spend per person. Needless to say our one reunion outing with friends was not as enjoyable and relaxing as we had hoped. I think if the restaurant wants to limit people's time, they should let you know when you call for a reservation. And if you want people to have a good experience, be nice. And this I say directly to the owner/ manager (male) who was especially rude to my friend who went back on another occasion telling her she was unwelcome. We have seen restaurants come and go in our 20 years in Crown Heights. We were here before you and we will be here after you're shut down due to terrible customer service. I suggest you take a hard look at your bad attitude and rethink your approach. You're easily replaceable and of course you have lost the business of well-off professionals that like to eat out and refer people to restaurants. And if you're a customer who's a POC, I would definitely reconsider dining at this establishment. read more

Had an amazing first time at Briscola with the knowledgeable, attentive and hilarious Sebastian as our server! Definitely will be back!

i've already written a review of this place before, and i'm so happy to write another. briscola is everything i want from a restaurant. the food has never disappointed me. everything is so comforting and hearty. the service is great--it never feels rushed; everyone we interacted with talked to us about what we were being served. i love the new addition to the space--it opens the restaurant up nicely. the cocktail program is limited, but each cocktail complements the dishes so well. :) read more

An awesome find. The food was delicious and the portions were appropriate size. You can't beat the service. Every staff member went above and beyond. read more

Was very excited for this new place spearheaded by Silvia Barban. I've walked by it many times and have admired the charm it's outdoor setup exuded. It's equally cute on the inside. Unfortunately, had a less than stellar first visit. While we were lucky enough to be seated immediately for an early Sunday dinner, the host was a bit brisk and rude about the limited time we'd have the table. The food, however, was the biggest disappointment. I ordered the Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia. While the flavor was good and the cuttlefish was creamy and delicious, the pasta was so al dente it made the meal as a whole barely edible. It's been a long time since I've left a restaurant that hungry. My friend ordered the tagliatelle al ragu. The success of this dish was banking on the hot pasta warming through a cold ragu, which was only further hindered by the extra helping of the cold ragu on the side. This place has a lot of charm! Unfortunately that just wasn't enough to win me over tonight. read more

A lovely addition to the Crown Heights neighborhood. Super friendly and attentive service matched by mouthwateringly delicious Italian fare. We started with the fritelle (zucchini fritters) and salumi. The fritelle were lightly fried and served with a lemon wedge. They were a bit sweet for my taste but we ate them all the same. The salumi plate was fabulous. The pancetta and prosciutto were sliced paper thin and pared perfectly with the hunks of sourdough bread. We shared the two special pastas that night: lasagna verde and doppio raviolo. Both were fantastic. The pasta was so delicate for both dishes. The portions were very generous and we struggled to finish both. That lasagna will be dreamt about for nights on end. This is cuisine from Emilia Romagna for those who know. A wonderful evening. read more

Thrilled to have this spot in the neighborhood. Everything is excellent - the food, the service, the vibes. Can't wait to be back!!

Brand new trattoria with loads of charm and delicious pasta. Everything was top notch from beginning to end. Paul, especially, is an outstanding bartender - highly attentive with tons of knowledge about the menu. Already excited to come back here. read more

Great food and decor. Hoping they stay for awhile. Wish it had a bigger bar seating area