I came here for my birthday dinner and was pretty happy with all the food! Food: we got the rice balls which was my favorite thing- 10/10 would order these again! We also got the mozzerella in carraza which is something in between a mozzerella stick and a mozzerella sandwich! It was good but a little too tart for my liking. I got the rigatoni alla vodka which was great! I wish there was a little more sauce to add some depth! I didn't try the fusilli but I heard it is amazing. Ambience: there is an outdoor heated patio which is where most people sit. It is quite loud and tight! But a lot of seating. Service: service was fine; our waiter was a bit too fast at taking things like the drink menu and more away. For birthdays: they send over a bottle with a candle and a scoop of strawberry sorbet Price: decent got quantity and quality read more

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I had a weekend dinner reservation for two. Overall I think this is a good local neighborhood spot, but I'm not sure I'd travel too far to dine here if I lived in the city, as there are better Italian options. Ambiance / Service: casual, but warm and cozy. Good spot for a date night. I also saw someone celebrate a birthday (they bring out a giant sparkler which is fun). Service was good, just a bit slow. Food: ordered the below split amongst two people. -Garlic Twists: comes with two. I enjoyed. -Caesar: dressing was more vinegar-y and less garlicky creamy Caesar. But I still enjoyed. -Calamari (fried): this was a special. What you'd expect calamari to taste like, crunchy and well seasoned. -Casarecce: not spicy. Creamy. Crab is shredded versus lumps of meat. It needed a bit more salt, but I enjoyed and would order again. -Ricotta Gnocchi: this was a standout dish. It's creamy and melts in your mouth, has a sweetness to it, and you can really taste the butternut squash. Perfect seasonal dish for the fall / winter. -Chicken Parm: saucy and generous portion. If getting other mains, you could easily split among three people. Comes with a small arugula salad. Needed more salt, but I still enjoyed it. -Tiramisu: classic. Delicious. Great to share with someone else. read more

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This is the place I want to gatekeep, but simply cannot. I love it here. It's embarrassing how often we come and how far I'll travel. There isn't anything on the menu I don't like - some standouts are the caesar salad, rice balls, obviously the bread. I love every single pasta and the chicken parm and bronzino. Service is always a 5/5 and love the opportunity to bring our dog for outdoor dining when the weather is nice. Make that reservation and go check them out! read more

It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. I had the vodka pasta with a chicken cutlet and the seafood pasta option. Both lacked flavor and depth that I was looking for in a good pasta. My entire party also agreed that the food was just ok. I wouldn't particularly come back unless someone insisted. The outside patio was cute though. The decor of the restaurant was extremely cozy during winter time. read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We stopped by for dinner on a recent summer weekend. Luckily we came early and was able to walk in for a table on the sidewalk. Since it was our first time at Cafe Spaghetti, we ordered several dishes to share. Started with the cacio e pepe rice balls, which had a creamy, cheesy interior and a crunchy exterior. Next was the seasonal mezzi rigatoni with a cream sauce and summer corn, cherry tomatoes and scallions. It was a perfect summer pasta and my favorite dish from the meal. We also ordered the spaghetti alle vongole with red sauce. It came topped with a lot of clams and was a comforting classic dish. Lastly, we tried the chicken parmigiana which came with a side of arugula salad. The two large pieces of chicken were topped with marinara, cheese and basil. It was cooked well, but I prefer chicken parmigiana to be thinner. We were too full to get dessert so we definitely need to come back to try the tiramisu! read more

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A delightful evening dining in the heated outdoor space. The staff is truly exceptional. Everyone we encountered were genuinely welcoming and caring. For diners we had the NY strip, veal lasagna, and the crab ragu pasta. All dishes are excellent. Looking forward to a seeing core visit soon. read more

I'm a big fan of Swoony's, the younger sister to this Italian hotspot, so it was about time I came and tried the original restaurant from these fine folks. With a beautiful enclosed backyard, it's an excellent choice for a weekday lunch in nice weather (closed Mondays). I met a couple friends back there, and after chatting with our nice server (the same one I've had at Swoony's) we enjoyed some cocktails and wine, and looked over the menu. We weren't feeling like pasta and sandwiches, so we just ordered all the antipasto and a caesar salad. And by all the antipasto, I mean the olives, the cacio e pepe arancini, the meatballs in sugo, the ricotta crostini, the brussel sprouts, the mozzarella en carrozza, and the fried potatoes. And it was good. I'm usually a big fan of starters, and the ricotta crostini was everything I wanted it to be. Mozzarella en carrozza is just a fancy grown-up mozzarella stick, and I mean that in a very complimentary way (especially with that calabrian chili). The brussels were a bit of a disappointment in the flavor department, but everything else mostly hit the spot. All in all, a very nice lunch if you can swing it. I think I'll need to come back for a proper, pasta-heavy dinner, but so far I like the vibe here. read more

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My experience here was nice, when we got there it was pretty empty but soon filled up as it must be a neighborhood favorite. We sat in the backyard that is now covered, not sure if they remove it to let some sun in during peak summer. It had air conditioning so I'd assume maybe not. The menu has changed from previous photos I've seen on here and google, not sure if it's seasonal. But they had great choices with a special dish of the day. Get the Garlic Twists! We got it as an appetizer and got it for our meal as well because it was so good. We also ordered baked clams, casarecce crab which has alil spice to it, and the spaghetti alla vonogle - all great flavor. My favorite was the crab pasta and twists of course. I mistakenly ordered the desert thinking it was a sorbet but it sadly was not. It taste okay, I'm not usually a fan of lemon cake/tarts but loveeee sorbet so I was hoping for a limoncello one similar to Italy. They had a cute Vespa bike in the backyard that a few kids were taking pictures by. All and all the vibes were chill and very family like. I'd be back again for some more pasta if in the area read more

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Pretty good! Such a dreamy summer night. 5/5 front and backyard outdoor seating, dog friendliness, and kindness of everyone who works there. 4/5 on the food, with half our dishes being delicious but too salty (the baked clams and the fusilli bolognese). The crab pasta was creamy and a real treat, while the garlic twists are great but nothing groundbreaking, same with the spumoni. Nonetheless, such a relaxing evening dining there and would try their sister restaurant Swoony's around the corner next. read more

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What a hidden gem in Brooklyn! To think Italian is the same everywhere you go is to not understand what Cafe Spaghetti brings to the table. From the food to the service to the ambiance it all comes together for a trifecta of an experience. If you can request Wes to be your server (never have met someone with so much care and attention to their craft) The restaurant is a beautiful place that feels like a home in Naples which is inviting and feels cozy. Was able to get a table within a few moments and was seated in the garden it's a beautiful environment with tables that feel like you're transported to Naples and sitting under a garden itself. There is a beautiful Vespa in the middle which only furthers the intentionality of this place to bring that home feeling. Now let's get into the service. The menu which is seemingly simple really packs a punch between an antipasti, a pasta and a main dish. For some it may seem overwhelming as all looks amazing. We were fortunate enough to have Wes guide us through this menu and provide recommendations. These recommendations did not disappoint at all. Wes was mindful of us the whole night which made a full restaurant feel intimate and cared for. Wes was a highlight of this restaurant and made the night that much more enjoyable Now time for the food began with a Cesar Romana and the flavor profile on this was amazing. The dressing is not overwhelming and each shred of lettuce was coated in this amazing toasted croutons and light coating of the dressing. It seemed so unexpected yet pack a punch! Def worth a try. We had the meatballs which comes in a plate of three and if you are coming by yourself I would recommend get the order. They are tender and not overcooked in a sauce that is unforgettable. The portion size is great and brings a great start to the meal. The mozzarella in carrozo is what took the antipasto over the top. The lemon wedge is not a mere suggestion but a portal to the next level of this dish. It is light and filling at the same time which opens up your appetite for more. For the main I ordered the fusilli with bolognese which has to be my favorite bolognese sauce ever. The fusilli was the perfect transporter of flavor and held the sauce so well in a way that could not be done in any other way again. The sauce so decadent yet so light making you feel full yet craving more. It is a dish that on its own would be worth the trip out here. The dessert was the icing on the cake (pun intended) it was a cannoli that held its own. A filling that is light and airy but also flavorful in the same manner. The shell tastes as fresh as perhaps being made moments before being served perfectly crisp and flavorful. The tiramisu felt like a bite of heaven. It is a bite that tastes like nothing I have had before it is creamy and decadent yet light at the same time I would say the perfect storm for a flavor profile that would not be forgotten. Overall this is the place you have to be! Can't wait to come back again. Thank you Cafe Spaghetti and thank you Wes for this experience that made me have hope for Italian dining in NYC again read more

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Fun vibe, we came here based on yelp reviews. My rigatoni was so delicious and creamy with a big portion to stuff me. His gnocchi was sweet from the butternut squash and a much smaller portion. Forgot to take pics of our burrata and focaccia appetizer was a 10/10, but again such a small plate. read more

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Loved this restaurant! Amazing vibes and the food is so good. Service was great and food came out super fast! Appetizers in the pictures were amazing, then got the chicken Milanese and chicken parm as mains which were also great! Will be back read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Meatballs, Riceballs, and Ricotta Crostini - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food here was absolutely amazing, every dish we had was fantastic and so flavorful. The BREAD!! It was some of the best garlic bread I've ever had. The staff was also very nice and the ambiance is what drove me to try this place - it did not disappoint. read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Garlic twists - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Café Spaghetti in Carroll Gardens is an Italian restaurant with a spacious back patio that channels the essence of an Italian summer. We came for dinner and began our meal with the meatballs, fennel salad, cacio e Pepe rice balls and my favorite of the starters, the ricotta crostini topped with truffle honey, hazelnut and rosemary. For entrees we ordered three of the pastas, the mezze rigatoni with crab and spicy garlic crema, ricotta gnocchi, and my favorite dish of the night, the ziti with creamy corn ragu and cherry tomatoes. The dish epitomized summer. We also had the chrome scampi and chicken Milanese which was enormous, pounded flat and fried to perfection topped with arugula and a lemon wedge. Dessert was a generous slice of tiramisu and strawberry sorbet. This is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurant that's fairly priced read more

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My fiancé and I finally broke out of our habitual eating habits for the month and checked out this local Italian spot that looked very good from pics (and passed my fiancé's routine ambiance check) and it very much lived up to expectations! I have to start with the garlic bread / twists first. They were AMAZING. They only provide two pieces of bread with the order which is bordering on criminal but the taste mostly makes up for the scarcity. For our main entrees, I ordered the chicken parm and my fiancé had the fusilli and both were great! But don't just take my word for it - check out my third pic (empty plate baby - they caught me on a hungry night with a clean conscience). The service was great as well. Our only qualm for the dinner was where they seated us in the front - right against a parking meter and next to a car parked along the curb. We're at a local NYC restaurant so we know this come with the territory and admittedly it did not bother us too much but we would have enjoyed the ambience slightly better in their backyard area which was fully booked for the evening. read more

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Frankly can't believe more people aren't talking about Cafe Spaghetti, this place is awesome! Their outdoor seating area is surprisingly nice and well decorated. The restaurant looked pretty small from the outside so it worked out all the same that our reservation was outside. I'll start by raving about the crab pasta. Holy hell was this delicious. From the pasta shape, the sauce level, the bread crumbs on top, the fresh crab. I could eat this every day. We also loved the rice balls and grilled shrimp. Food is incredibly fresh and flavorful, and at a decent price point. Skip the Caesar salad, nothing special and I didn't like that the lettuce was shredded so small. Tiramisu was amazing and the bomba was a fun tartufo-like ice cream desert. Service was decently quick (entrees look a bit to come out) and drinks were strong and inventive. Highly recommend! read more

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Very cute restaurant, especially in the spring and summer. They have a backyard area that is enclosed and heated during the warmer months. We ordered the baked clams and garlic twists as an appetizer and both were excellent. Clams were fresh and had good flavor and the bread twists were so soft. For entrees we ordered the fusilli in ragu sauce, eggplant parm and newly added chicken parm on the menu. Pasta was cooked perfectly and both of the parms were very good. The chicken was crispy and could feed more than one person. The eggplant parm was tender and made with good quality ingredients. The servers were very helpful and came by a few times to ask if we needed anything. read more

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I've been here twice now and the first time it was great. The staff was lovely. The back outdoor space was very cute. The second time I went everything was fine except the food was so-so. First we ordered the ricotta toast with honey and nuts which was good. Then I ordered the special which was lobster over pasta in a red sauce and it was bland sadly. My bf ordered the steak which was chewy, not cooked as he requested and even though it was my birthday I honestly just wished we had just cooked at home. Overall considering the price point I probably should have stayed home... but my drink was good. It was like a hot cider with a cold foam on top. Might go again for drinks and atmosphere and maybe apps.. but probably not a meal. read more

I was here for a wedding party so I can't speak to the normal dining experience or the prices but the food was absolutely delicious.

I really enjoyed Cafe Spaghetti! It was my first time eating here and the food was pretty amazing! The drinks were good, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was great! I highly recommend. read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Chicken Milanese and ricotta gnocchi vodka sauce, pancetta. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So I was hemming and hawing over what to do for dinner, on my way home from Manhattan. Due to traffic I detoured over the Brooklyn Bridge and continued to Carol Gardens. It was already close to 8 PM so I decided to find a local place. I recalled an Italian place in the area across the BQE. Yelp once again came in handy. This place on Union seemed like a good choice. The place was crowded so I was asked if the bar was ok? Sure! I didn't want a full performance, so I ordered the chicken parmigiana and the requisite side of broccoli. It came after a while and I dug in. Excellent dish! It was crispy the way I like it with excellent with a rustic sauce, home-made style with chunky tomatoes! The broccoli was perfect, with plenty of garlic and not overcooked. Just right! The one issue was $4 for a small glass of club soda. This is NOT a cheap place. Pricy guys! That said, I topped off this perfect meal with an espresso!l. But I'm not sure I'll be back. read more

I ate until I couldn't eat anymore. And I don't regret it one bit. A first time, been forever on my bucket list, dinner at Cafe Spaghetti certainly met my expectations. At the recommendation of friends who have dined here many times, it was my turn to finally check them out. I'm glad I did in their company. Service was very attentive by the welcoming staff and the backyard/patio ambience was cute and quaint. Wasn't sure what to order as far as drinks were concerned. My go to Aperol Spritz wasn't an option since they didn't carry Aperol. I ordered the Spaghetti Spritz. Opinion? Didn't appeal to my tastebuds. It tasted odd and I wasn't sure which alcohol served as the main ingredient. Not only was it very bitter but I wasn't a fan of the olives included as garnish. We ordered a medley of appetizers for the table: *Arancini (no meat, delicious and recommend), *Ricotta Crostini (recommend)--creamy and sprinkled with Hazlenuts. *Brussel Sprouts (meat on the side)--pretty good but somewhat overcooked/mushy. *Caesar Salad--kind of bland and wouldn't order next time. *Spiedini--fried bread stuffed with cheese. I didn't try it. *Eggplant Parm--delicious and decadent but on the salty side. For main, I was undecided between the Spaghetti with Vongole versus the Rigatoni with Crab. At the server's recommendation, I opted for the Crab Rigatoni. Happy I did. The portion was adequate and the taste was sublime. Mini Rigatoni with Just the right amount of cream integrated with the deliciousness of the crabmeat. It also had a spicy kick due to the Jalapeño. I inhaled this dish accompanied by a glass of red wine which had smoky and spicy notes. For dessert, we shared the Spumoni which was satisfying. Perhaps not as authentic as others but quite good. Overall, my opinion of Cafe Spaghetti was favorable. I think some dishes shine while others are average. Still, my experience was satisfying and I'd definitely return and recommend. *Side note: David Harbour from Stranger Things was sitting at the table behind us. My friends pointed him out because i wouldnt have known. read more

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I really wanted to love this place after hearing all the hype. But when multiple dishes left our table underwhelmed, I started questioning whether it was fair to just say we "ordered wrong." In my book, any decent kitchen should churn out solid options across the menu. The eggplant parm was probably the best bet, served in a cute square ceramic dish. But the penne with crab? Underseasoned. We could barely detect any crab flavor among the blah tomato sauce and penne. The ceasar salad didn't bring any zing. At least the ricotta crostini came correct - hard to mess up toast and cheese, right? Part of me wondered if it's just my palate, since spots like this tend to crush it with the mainstream crowd. But I can't shake feeling a little swindled by the hype. The night left me lamenting that we spent a meal here. Even so, I'd potentially give Café Spaghetti another shot someday - especially now that the same owners just opened Swoony's. Early press looks promising. Maybe their new concept will vibe better with my tastes. read more

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Great little gem in carrol gardens. Great service by the hostess, waitress and manager. The plates were delicious. Some elevated traditional ones and some new unique ones what a great neighborhood place to go to if you're from here or traveling to. Highly recommended. read more

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The boyfriend and I came here for a last minute date night, which was perfect. We arrived at 7pm on a Sunday without resy, but we led to a table in their gorgeous backyard patio. The way they designed and recorded the patio is such a vibe giving you a real taste of an Italian summer day. It's fully covered, so great even in the winters or a rainy day. The ground is covered in cobblestone to really give you a feel of the outdoors. And can't forget the adorable Vespa centerpiece in the garden. The menu is pretty simple with a few items for each category. We started off with the Cacio e Pepe Arancini ($10 for 3pcs), which was delicious. It was perfectly cheesy and soft inside with the crispy exterior showered with Parmesan shavings. If you like cheese, you'll love this one. For my main entree, I chose Patrizia's Eggplant Parm ($26) while the boyfriend had the 10oz Prime NY Strip ($38). Even though I'm not vegetarian, this eggplant parm was so good layered with marinara, cheese, and eggplant. It did get a little overwhelming when eating by yourself, so I'd recommend sharing this dish. The steak was solid too as it came with crispy potatoes and a light salad for balance. We paired the meal with a glass of the House Red Wine ($45), which was the only thing that was a bit disappointing unfortunately. Finally, to finish the meal we shared the Hazelnut Gelato ($7), which reminded me of a Ferrer Rocher. Overall, such a cute Italian spot in the neighborhood. The vibes are spot on and perfect for events too if you rented the space out. Food was also delicious and I'm glad that this spot is so close to me. read more

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Wow! Blown away. Every single thing we ordered was a straight HIT. We got: Caesar salad, caico e Pepe rice balls, chicken Milanese, crab rigatoni and tiramisu + spumoni ice cream. I didn't try the oricchette but my friend loved it. The service was fast and super accommodating. The general manager was a sweetheart and really felt at home. Ambiance was super cute and cozy but the outdoor patio is where we were sat- totally takes you out of NYC. I can't say enough good things about the restaurant. I'd come back in a heart beat and can easily say this is one of my top favorite restaurants that I've tried in BK. Next time I must try the fussili grosso! My favorites on the table were the rice balls, crab rigatoni and salad must orders! read more

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Came back here for a date this past weekend and was reminded again just how special this restaurant is. The garden is an absolute vibe. The combo of romantic ambiance, delicious food and superb service make Cafe Spaghetti the perfect spot to impress friends, dates and family alike. The prices are quite reasonable too, given all of the aforementioned attributes. Shout out to my older brother who initial put them on my radar. Now, I get the privilege of shoutout them out far and wide on Yelp. It's a solid 5/5 from me! read more

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This is one of our favorite dining spots in Brooklyn. The excellent food, attentive service, and good prices make it a fantastic value. One of few places in NYC that does spaghetti vongole right. read more

Such a cute garden space and a must visit during the warmer months. I will be singing the praises of the Caprese cocktail to all who will hear. I tried the ricotta gnocchi with corn ragù and the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe and although they were both amazing, that gnocchi is dazzling. The tiramisu was a nice sweet treat at the end and definitely big enough for 2 people to share. We had the foccacia appetizer and the baked clams, but I must say the foccacia was a bit on the doughy side. The clams were great and one of our party members had never had baked clams before and was really happy with them read more

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Made a reservation for a weekday and had a great meal here! I tried: + Olive oil martini + Romaine Caesar + Short rib ravioli + Orechiette + Patrizia's eggplant parm + Cannoli + Tony's tiramisu There were a few lows (salad was merely fine; the eggplant parm was too salty) but mostly highs. I particularly loved the martini and tiramisu, and the pastas were really solid. Good service, too! read more

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Literally stumbled upon this hidden gem while strolling through Brooklyn one morning. Decided to stop and have a quick brunch, which might end up being the best decision I've made this year! Every dish was tasty, balanced, and left me longing for more. The ambiance was quite relaxed for weekend brunch, and the friendly service made me feel at home in the neighborhood. My favorite dish was the classic Spaghetti Pomodoro, and the Crispy Brussel Sprouts might be the best I've had, ever. Needless to say, I will definitely soon be back to one of my new favorite Italian spots in NYC! read more

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Went here with friends for their anniversary- delish. Drinks were tasty (had the spaghetti spritz, which came with olives). Garlic twists were yummy with a good balance of olive oil, crispy bread and garlic. The eggplant parm was in a cheesy velvety tomato sauce. I had the chicken Milanese - nicely crispy. Got a side of spaghetti with sauce which was tasty. The tiramisu was so light and creamy. The cannoli was nicely mild in sweetness with lovely ricotta and a crispy shell. Loved the firework brought out with complementary sorbet for my friends. Overall a great choice. read more

Went here for the first time two nights ago. We came for a birthday dinner and were sat in the back. From the outside and intial steps inside this looks like a quaint italian restaurant, which is the exact vibe we were hoping for, but then as you are led to the back the space completely opens up and there is ample seating. The service was friendly and well-paced. We started off with the burrata, ricotta crostini, and baked clams. All were amazing however the burrata was nothing special, I would skip that if anything. The ricotta and calms were both amazing and so flavorful, wonderful way to start of the meal. For mains I got the rigatoni mezze (served with crab--pictured below), also tried the chicken Milanese, bolognese, and branzino. All were so so good but I did enjoy my pasta the most. It was spicy and creamy and perfectly Al dente. Everything was very good though. No complaints. Lastly, for dessert, we had the lemon sorbet, hazelnut gelato, and Nutella bombolonie. All were sooo good, but would recommend the sorbet as it was most refreshing and light after a big meal. Also for the birthday they brought out 2 sparkler candles and sang, made it all the more special. Would most definitely come here again! read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Mezze Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Overall great experience and good food. - salad was great - olives great - rice balls: amazing - pasta great - cannoli (would pass) I look forward to going back!! read more

The bus boy dropped a glass next to the table I was sitting on, the glass flew on my table and on my sisters clothing. They replaced the sandwich but did not replace the pasta dish that was 20$ that my nephew took 1bite of. I didn't want to say anything in front of my family because they are over friendly to wait staff even and would probably apologize. I sent a message on Instagram to the restaurant explaining that the bus boy dropped a glass next to my table and it flew all over our table and our food that was not finished. They said they would Venmo me for the dish but they did not. Going out to eat in general is just a nightmare. Always something that goes wrong. Just an annoying experience in my opinion. Glass flying on the food and didn't get it replaced, of course my family tipped. I wouldn't have tipped anything. In some instances people don't need to be tipped and this was one of them but my family is just too nice. I paid the entire bill, 400$ and a side of glass and food that had to be thrown out. Hate going out to eat. read more

I cannot rave enough about how AMAZING the meal was here. 10/10 for the service, 10/10 for the ambiance & most def 10/10 for the delicious food. I made a reservation here for 4 adults & the staff was more than accommodating towards our friends' baby and my fur baby. I'm so glad my friend & his wife had Cafe Spaghetti on their list - it definitely worth the trek from Queens! From beginning to end, the food was on point. We ordered the meatballs, the rice balls, the burrata & the calamari. Every bite was legit super tasty. The burrata was smooth, creamy & voluptuous. The calamari was fried perfection yet meaty. The meatballs were generously doused in sauce. And all the pastas were done well al dente. The chefs at Cafe Spaghetti were absolutely not afraid to sauce it up. Everything was SO on point. Make sure to make room for the desserts too. The tiramisu and hazelnut gelato def deserve a chef's kiss. And I have to give a shout out to the staff. They were absolutely amazing with the baby and our fur bebz. The staff was super warm and they looked happy just to be present. Thank you for making our night! read more

I only learned about this restaurant because a visiting friend from out of town insisted on coming here. The restaurant, located on the outer reaches of Cobble Hill, is deceptively large - they have built a solarium like structure out in the back which is pretty cool. The menu is southern Italian standards like pasta vongole, arancini, eggplant parm, and tiramisu. Our group had all of these, plus a ricotta crostini with truffled honey and nice fennel and arugula salad. Food was above average - all very tasty and good portions. The hazelnut gelato was out of this world, maybe it was the wine but it made an impression on me. Speaking of which, the drinks were good - I had the negroni and a glass of verdicchio. It was a perfect casual dinner. Service was excellent - Joey was a joy and all around lovely server. Definitely one to add to the rotation. You wont be disappointed. read more

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A very cute Italian neighborhood spot in Carroll Gardens that serves great pasta dishes. Their whole restaurant is narrow, but goes back pretty far. Their back area is fully enclosed and heated right now, so it's pretty much the same as sitting inside. I can imagine it's even better in the summer when they open it up! We started with 3 apps and then 3 pastas + dessert for 4 people and it was enough food since its pretty much all carbs - Caesar salad: I thought this was just ok, and would probably try the arugula salad next time - Cacio e pepe rice balls: This was highly recommended by a friend, but maybe I'm just not into rice balls or don't appreciate the hype. They were perfectly crisp and cheesy, but it's just exactly what it is lol a fried ball of rice. - Ricotta toast: pleasantly surprised with this! Many different flavors : it's a little bit sweet from the honey and a nice surprise with the truffle. also loved the crunch on top - Fusili: my fave pasta of the night! a classic bolognese sauce - Penne with crab: this one had more cajun flavors in my opinion. There was a decent amount of shredded crab, but I wasn't that into the taste. Also has a slight kick to it - Fettuccini with shrimp: really enjoyed this one as well! it was their special that night, and the pasta and shrimp were cooked perfectly - Tiramisu: highly recommend saving room for the tiramisu! It's more on the creamy side and kinda plops on the plate, melting down but it's not soggy. I can see why this would be a popular spot if you live in the neighborhood, but it's a bit far for us to travel to. I'd come back if others wanted to try though ! There were a few other things on the menu we didn't get read more

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The energy was like going to your nonna's house. Beautifully decorated, quaint restaurant with big personality staff. I immediately felt at home upon going. My partner has been following this place for a while and glad we could get reservations here. They also had the back patio open even in the cool weather (not sure if it's heated.) The menu is simple and no frills which I greatly appreciate. The food is rustic, perfect serving sizes and let the ingredients speak for themselves. Had the ricotta pancakes. Owww weeee! They were fluffy, not overly sweet and the toppings complimented it well. I was in full brunch mood.I had the baked egg and bloody mary, they were superb. Ended my meal with tiramisu. They put their foot in it! It was perfect. Overall the price was very fair considering location. Run to Cafe Spaghetti you'll be glad you did. read more

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I rarely make it down to this narrow strip of land between Cobble Hill and Red Hook, but I'm glad I had a chance to try this new much-heralded, if cheekily named, bastion of Brooklynized Italian cooking, offered in beautiful quaint environs. We shared the spiadini, cacio e pepe arancini, a Caesar salad, the eggplant Parmesan, and cavatelli with squash. The tangy yet cheesy and perfectly soft spiadini was definitely my favorite dish of the evening, followed by the creamy cavatelli dish. The cacio e pepe was a bit too mild for my taste. The aperitivo bianco was an excellent cocktail. read more

Cafe Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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