We've seen this place driving by on the bus coming home from work every day. Each time I passed it I kept thinking I need to stop and try for a dinner so tonight we finally did. We are not disappointed for ushered into the dining room. We sit down and we're greeted by the owner of the place. He takes our appetizer order and it comes out with good timing and it's just over the top good if you're anywhere near this place and you do not stop you're missing out. The atmosphere is fantastic. The food is fantastic. The service is fantastic. You will love it. I do. read more

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I live close to Casanova. The pizza there is absolutely outstanding and uniquely different than many other pizzerias. I always have the Sicilian pizza, and it also looks amazing. The staff are always happy to see us coming. read more

Casanova Restaurant - Sicilian pizza - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The guys are nice n cool, my people, typical borough Italian New Yorkers. I can't say much about the pizza, the thin grandmas pretty decent, the thicker Sicilian not so much, tasted like a freezer isle at best, crispy bottom though. The beef patty is standard freezer section and packs a heat kick. read more

Casanova Restaurant - four slices of pizza in a box - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Last Saturday, my family and myself were treated impeccably by Joe, Tony & especially Samantha! I had the wild boar ragu pappardelle and it was so delicious. Other relatives had traditional staples like baked ziti, chicken parm and pizza. I got to sample the pizza (sausage and riccotta and I cannot stop thinking about it! That's a sign that I definitely need to go back! I highly recommend this place. read more

They are open again!! New Owner!! Tony had restaurants in NYC & now he is here!! Food is delicious & business is picking up which is proof of it. They are open 7 days & have their own delivery peeps. $15/min Nice back room for private/family dining. Back & better than before read more

Came for a dinner with friends. Food was excellent, and service was incredible and friendly! The front room looks just like a takeout pizza place, but there's a dining room as well. read more

Had a very bad case of food poisoning after eating at this restaurant. Became violently ill about 20 minutes after eating lasted about 24 hours. The worst kind of sickness will never go back to this restaurant ever again only one chance regarding that kind of thing. read more

Let's see, 1st and foremost i am a NYer who has frequented Frankie and Johnny's the Pines Restaurant in the Bronx, Carmine's, and Don Peppe's in Howard Beach since a young age so I have experienced most of the really good family style Italian in New York. Casanova is very good food. No not a Don Peppe's or Carmines, not quite that good but a very tasty meal. The chicken parm and eggplant parm was good. The ambiance is very nice. They redid the place and have a very nice dinning area in the back or casual experience in the front. The staff are very warm and friendly, exactly what you need to compliment the meal. The one point that takes it over the top,the same meal at Carmine's or Don's would have me leaving at least $50 for just me. The pricing is unbelievable. I will definitely head to the others every other week but stop in few times a week to Casanova for a good meal, full belly, and leave with some money to see a movie or a few beers. Enjoy! read more

I hope the rumors are not true about this restaurant closing down. I been living in greenpoint for over 40 years and this has been one of greenpoints tried and true. Always get the chicken or veal Parm with a side order of salad. The wine is fresh and not at all rancid and dessert includes a free glass to take home. Always have plenty to eat even after the night is over. Service is great. Hope it stays open for longer. read more

Our beloved Frost Street just closed so we decided to have our annual family Dinner at Casanova, we went in on Monday at 4pm and there was large funeral party in the back room and the service was still on point. We ordered baked clams, and a cold antipasto to start, both were delicious ! I had the Shrimp and Clam Fra Diavlo, it was the best I've had! We also ate 3 loads bread, and got a cheese pizza to go. It was excellent and we can't wait to go back! read more

Casanova Restaurant - Cold Antipasto - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Likes - delicious food (good pizza and pasta) - quality, quantity and fresh - cheesecake yum (like a fancy bouncy cheesecake) - next to citibike,bus and 3blocks for train Dislike None read more

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I just stop by to have some slices of pizza and ice tea. It was not busy afternoon. I was into sicilian style years ago but since I have napoli style I feel I like it more. They do a good pizza and the restaurant is very easy and chilling out. read more

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I stopped here tonight to grab some food and I'm happy that I did !!!! The pizza was excellent , cheesy how I like it .... & the chicken cutlet was perfectly breaded to my liking. Now that I know they make the chicken cutlets like this I'll be back very often ! The broccoli rabe was also delicious but my favorite was the sauce !!!!! The sauce was rated 10/10 tomato sauce and I'm a very picking Italian ha ha ha !!!! I enjoyed my dinner thank you to the chef and I'll be back soon to order from you guys more often. read more

This was the worst Italian food ever the absolute Worst Veal Parmigiana absolutely incredible Disgusting I called the next day to say I will never ever again go back and nobody should ever eat there , it was hot inside the restaurant no fan No air conditioning the worst Italian restaurant it should be shut down read more

Okay where do I start... first of all I arrived here after they closed and they were nice enough to accommodate me by making me an entire pie because I complained about how hungry I was. Some of their family was there hanging out past closing and they all welcomed me and my friend in and made us feel at home - We later joked that this was actually the best part of our night (pretty true though). They gave us a beer and chatted us up while we waited for the pizza to be done. After the pizza was done we hung out for an additional 20 minutes and they were by no means rushing us out of there. All that said the pizza was AMAZING. I went in with the intention of only having one slice and 20 minutes later I had four. I couldn't be stopped. The ingredients were fresh and the dough was cooked perfectly. The sauce tasted great and there was a very generous supply of cheese on top. I come from Long Island which is an area with great pizza and I have had a hard time finding similar pizza since moving to Queens and this is definitely one of the best pieces of pizza I have ever had. I know they have multiple locations which I am looking forward to checking out but I definitely recommend stopping into one of them for some quality Italian food. Based on the quality of their pizza and their spectacular service, I trust anything I order at the restaurant will be equally as delicious!! Thanks again Casanova :) read more

I come here when I'm craving that home cooked Italian food. I usually order the chicken parm with pasta and the pasta fazole soup .. tastes just how I remember it from when I was little. They have a kids menu and has big table seating in the back for family gatherings. The staff are really welcoming and sometimes come to join for a conversation giving you that family vibe read more

Great place! David is the best! chicken parm was absolutely delicious! also there stuffed mushrooms! recommend for sure!

Place is amazing. Best food around and service by far. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.

They a great place to sit down or order out in greenpoint. Great customer service too

Great Cesar. Sold pepperoni. Great chicken Parm. Sold service. Reasonable prices. Been around forever in the neighborhood.

I live one block away from this place. I have tried different dishes from here and they never disappoint, always fresh and taste very good. I have never had a bad experience and appreciate their tasty food! read more

Fans of Yelp this Restaurant is totally under rated cause it is a Pizzeria with a restaurant. Oh Contraire, the sauce taste just like my Aunt Stella's that has been passed down now for four generations via Sicily! The Garlic Knots melted in my Garlic filled mouth and unleashed taste buds I did not know I had. It also brought tears to my eyes when I remembered my Uncle Tito's back in the day. The Eggplant Rollatini was masterful the Ricotta cheese did not overpower the sweet taste of the Fresh Eggplant. I could go On and On, but you guys and gals need to head over there Right Now. On a Scale of 1-10 , I give Casanova's a 25!! Giovanni Middlimun read more

The pizza is good would order again Chicken parmigiana hero is pretty good too could use a little more sauce read more

What can I say...other than been here 100 times never a problem. Everything always delicious and fresh, and always served by Segundo! read more

Casanova Restaurant - Great seating....love Casanova, been here literally 100s of times, and will be back hundreds more... - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wonderful laid back place in Greenpoint Brooklyn on McGuiness Boulevard,the food is amazing,try the Grandma slice or one of their specialty slices on display,besides pizza they have so many amazing Italian and American dishes to choose from,try the Veal Bolognese with a side of Penny Ala Vodka,my favorite dish,for lunch I reccomend the Philly Cheese Steak on Garlic Bread,chicken parm ala vodka is another favorite,if you like seafood get the salmon oreganato,for an appetizer try the seafood salad fried calamari or some nice baked clams,the staff from the chefs to the owner all know your name and make you feel comfortable and welcome every time,they have a main dining area plus a more intimate private dining room as well as a nice little bar to watch the games,recently moved out of the area and I already miss it read more

I happened to be at a block party where there was no food being served, a friend mentioned she eaten here before so we should order!! I'll say that besides the food being piping hot, and being delivered in less time then they stated it would, was a HUGE plus for a hungry crowd. All I can say for my individual order was I've never had a more delicious chicken roll. It was soft and perfectly crunchy; not over done at all. Where you just know it sat under a heat lamp or waiting to be reheated and then ordered. It was so fresh and the chicken strips in it so tender & the sauce they gave was perrfectly warmed. Ooo & let me not forgot the penne a la vodka...I wish I would've taken pics but sometimes there's just no time!! We're all foodies so we said next time we're in the neighborhood we have to go and sit down to eat. read more

Our usual pizzeria was closed, so we gave this place a try. Oh my... NEVER AGAIN! Absolutely every ingredient used was flavorless and stomach-turning: the sauce, the dough, the mushrooms, the cheese and ... (oh, I'm going to retch) the sausage. Even after trying to warm it up in the oven, the results remained charmless. The wife and I ate one piece each, and threw the rest away. Save your money read more

Excellent service but poor quality food. Mediocre pizza, terrible cheaply-tasting cream pasta, mediocre Caesar salad, not-so fresh mussels were our experience tonight. read more

My seafood meal came with fake crabmeat I was totally disgusted ! Also they only gave me a half of a lobster shrimp was really small I was very disappointed in the meal read more

This is the WORST service I've ever received, waiter had to be called to our table to order 7 times. Not only did it take him forever but we have been here for an hour and 23 minutes and have yet to get the water we asked for when we first arrived and also got up from the table to ask for. Not only is the service terrible but the waiter is rude. I will never return to this restaurant. read more

This place is alright - nothing special. It's your average Italian joint, but the food is plentiful and flavorful and the prices are good. I had the ravioli and it was HUGE. You get your money's worth, that's for sure. They deliver too, and it's quick. read more

Amazing food amazing service extremely friendly staff met the owner also a very nice man i would recommend this restaurant bar to anyone of any ages food is also very reasonable read more

Tripe, tripe, tripe! I love tripe. It's not very common for restaurants to include tripe on the menu. Even Mexican restaurants that offer Menudo/ Pozole never make it with tripe, using chicken or pork, which are easier to cook, but not as delicious. All of the food I've tried there has been good, but the tripe is incredible. The front houses the pizza ovens and some cafeteria style seating, while the back has a more formal dining room. The location is a bit difficult to access by public transportation and there is not much else around there to visit. If you know of other places that serve tripe, please let me know. read more

Kinda disappointed my last time here. My family and I used to come for the fried calamari for years. I always raved that it was the best around anywhere! Well a few weeks ago I was in the mood for some so I made the trek into Brooklyn. The waiter is always friendly and remembers us for years coming in for dinner. He always gives great service and is very attentive. The woman waitress is pretty much the opposite. She is unaware of what the fried calamari dinner includes and kept questioning me when I said it always included a side bowl of sauce and pasta. I also like my fried calamari well done and crisp, she ignored my request. She also never returned for drink refills or ask how our meal was. The meal arrives and the portion is a nice big plate of calamari as always. Just the breading is different then it used to be and it seemed as if the calamari was sitting around for a while and reheated which made it very dried out and chewy. I was very disappointed with the meal that I came out to Brooklyn exclusively for. The sauce was good for dipping and I used all of it to make the meal somewhat enjoyable. The pasta was over cooked and fell apart in the bowl. I was really let down by my dinner. A few years ago I would have given this place a 4-5 star review because of how great the fried calamari is, but not now. Perhaps I'll give the place one more try months from now in hopes they go back to their old recipes and request the informative attentive waiter to serve us instead of the waitress who couldn't be bothered. The other food seems decent but I come out here for the calamari only. Atmosphere in the back room is nice just the temperature is all over the place. You feel warm, then it cools off for a while until the heat comes back on which makes you warm for a few minutes then back to cold when it turns off. The front is nice and inviting just drafty and cold in the winter. You'll end up eating with your jacket on. I'll give it one final try in the future just for old times sake before I never return again. The price was decent for the size of the portions and I left a decent tip as always even though the service was sub-par. read more

I always wanted to try this place, it looks like a really cute neighborhood pizzaria with an attached restaurant. My husband and I went one night for dinner. It wasn't busy, but there were a few seniors eating dinner and a family as well as a couple who looked like regulars. It took ages for the server to get our drinks - seems like they were a little disorganized as to who was supposed to be serving us. We ordered the Mozzarella Caprese to start, which was really gross. The cheese was really old and flavorless. The tomatoes didn't taste good either. The whole dish came with a few scrawny leaves of basil. SO not worth eating let alone the ridiculous $9 price tag associated with it. As for dinner, we shared the Chicken Francese which wasn't great either. The sauce was kind of slimy and lacked a good butter/lemon/wine flavor that should have been really distinct for this dish. I have no idea what was going on w/ this dish. It reminded me of take out chinese food to tell you the truth. I make this dish at home and its not that hard. I'm pissed I spent $15 on something I can rock in my own kitchen. Needless to say this was not a good meal and I will never return. The fact that they have regulars astounds me. Either they love crappy food or they just don't know better. read more

This place was ridiculous. I was sat in a pizza joint front room, but ordered off a dinner-priced menu. The food was about the quality I'd get from a freezer over at Key Foods. Whatever ravioli and bland boring tomato sauce. My plate was messy and sauce was dripping off of it. My date's food was just covered in bland supermarket mozzarella. Fine. so so Italian in Brooklyn isn't a crime, just a surprise (literally dozens of better options within a 5 minute walk). The reason for the single star is that they wouldn't honor their happy hour beer price. Even though it was hanging on a banner outside the door. Even though it was listed on a big sign at the hostess stand. Even though we literally pointed at these two things. absolutely not. read more

The perfect choice if you like lousy food and rude service. We came here with low expectations and of which not low enough. Go here if you need to reset your standards. Everything will feel gourmet after this one! You MUST try the alfredo pasta ( : read more

GREAT food, service is "eh." Delivery is a bit annoying, they can never hear you and it tends to be a bit slow. But food is AWESOME! read more

Terrible place my Father used to go here years ago and I remember him raving about the tripe well my friend loves tripe so we went turns out they had no tripe so we had two mozzarella tomato and peppers with prosciutto the prosciutto was frozen the slices were still frozen on our plates then it got worse we both ordered veal cutlet parm which was definitely pork cutlets and they were probably worst I have ever had do yourself a favor stay far away from this place total dump disgusting read more

Pizza sucks! But the Italian food is on par! Chicken Parm awsome. Veal awsome. Spaghetti and Meatballs awsome. Fried Calamari well used to be awsome but they must have changed the brand they use its was chewy and gross! Fishy tasting too. Service is very good. Love this place eat here often but please but better calarmari! Please! read more