My wife joked, "this house must be worth $40 million." It probably isn't so far off. This is a…read morebeautiful stone architectured house. It also has a huge yard. Considering the neighborhood it has to be a high valued property.

Awesome! If you ever imagined What visiting the Shire would be like this comes very close. It's a…read moremagical place with hills of grass and a house that only fairytales are made of. Because of its proximity to shore road & the Botanic gardens you can see and hear all kinds of birds on the grounds. Take a walk around the neighborhood and you'll forget you're in Brooklyn! Truly a hidden Gem in Bay Ridge ..well not so hidden because it's massive!

When you come to Coney island you know, you're gonna see some interesting art pieces along the way…read moreto the boardwalk.Every year they update the murals.Because of course, haters come and destroy others work. Hopefully some locals will get the commision. Can't wait to see what they put on the theme park this year!

Coney Art Walls are such a cool thing among all the craziness. It gets overlooked. The food and…read morerides attract people. Best thing about these are they're free. You can also find some food trucks. Along Stillwell you'll find these right beside Nathan's Famous. It mostly is around the main gates. The walls seem to be painted by local artists, with many panels having some kind of Coney Island theme. Not all of them do. On some are wacky depictions of famous cartoon characters, or another pop culture reference. The panels are very creative and you can spend awhile looking at these Currently there's more than 30 panels. The panels are attached to fencing so it's not really like a wall. It thankfully does not cost anything. Luna Park admission is not required to get to it. This can be visited any time of the year.

L&B Spumoni Gardens is sort of a weird version of a Sicilian Pizza, but I absolutely loved it. The…read morecheese is under the sauce here so some bites you are wondering is that cheese or slightly undercooked dough. Just fantastic. Up there with Frank Pepe's, Lucali's and O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria in Utica as my favorite pizza joints. There is heart and soul in this pizza, and history. I could eat this pizza literally 100 times. Is it a 'classic New York slice?' No. Is it absolutely outstanding? Yes.

You want old school NYC Sicilian Pizza? Come here…read more You want fresh Spumoni? Come here. Sometimes you park close, sometimes you don't. You can eat there, go to the park, or take it home. This is where I go when I want these things. No longer living in NY, it's an hour+ trip, but always worth it. Many pizzas do not reheat well due to rubbish cheese- not L&B- pop it in the oven around 400°F, and let it crisp back up! Also- the Spumoni- it keeps at a nice consistency in the freezer, unlike rubbish American ice cream- which gets like a rock. The only other Spumoni I buy is from Corona. They're both phenomenal in their respective rights. When asked by non-NY'ers which pizza is my favourite- this is number one for Sicilian- not heavy at all. The crust is light, airy, and flavourful. The cheese to sauce ratio is perfect- not swimming in greasy cheap cheese. I have the same standards for Neapolitan Pizza. We can discuss that elsewhere. Please never close shop- at least let's celebrate the centenary!

I have been reading OG reviews for the past few years, and they are a mixed bag of great to…read moreterrible, terrible to great. This was my first time to OG. I went with a friend. Where it lacked: When we arrived, we were told there was a 15-20-minute wait, though the place was very quiet and we could see lots of empty tables. My friend said OK and said to the matière D that we would wait in the bar. The matière D nodded his head yes but never asked her for her name, no did he write down that '2' were waiting in the bar area. In the bar area, the bar tender was absent for what seemed like a long time, then when he appeared and my friend ordered a drink, he said he had to send someone to get a bottle of the booze she had ordered. So this took about ten minutes and still there was no table for us, at least that is what we concluded, remembering that the matiere D never took our names. After 25 minutes of hanging in the bar, my friend asked for a manager, and we were told the manager was not in this day. OMG. NOTE: There were at least four tables in the bar area that we could have been offered when we came in. These were perfectly fine and were all empty. The bartender asked some one to help us, and that person was very upfront and stated to us that she recognized that we 'we lost' in their system, to which I replied ... you mean lack of system. None the less, we were ushered out of the bar area and seated. With all the raves about the bread sticks, I thought they were nothing special and I do wish they would serve them with butter. A bit too many crotons in the salad but a totally beautiful robust mix it was and all the ingredients were cleary fresh. It did not lack of their signature salad dressing. I was under the impression from reading 'stuff' on the internet that the meal included both salad and soup, but soup was not included. I did want to try the Chicken & Gnocchi and when ordering that the server stated it would be no charge. That was a nice gesture. The soup was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed it so much that when I got home, I looked for a copycat recipe of it on line. My entree was the Shrimp Alfredo. The server offered to top it with broccoli which I said a yes to. This dish arrived and it was perfect. The flavors were great. The noodles were cooked nicely and the topping of broccoli really did add something to the dish. The portion size was so large that I took home quite a large left over. Same with the salad. I took home a very large portion of salad. And, although there were bread sticks on the table that were not touched by us, the server came by and offered to bring more bread sticks which we said yes too and here too I took some of these home. Though as stated at the beginning of this review, I did not find anything special about them. I ordered a coke and friend ordered another beverage but we had to ask for straws. My friend ordered a steak dish which I though was a mistake to order. This is not a steak house, but she was pleasantly surprised how tasty the meat was and it was prepared to medium as she had requested. We shared the chocolate lasagna cake for dessert. It was very good. When the bill came we were pleasantly surprised that we ate for under one hundred bucks which included the bar drink and the beverages ordered with the meal. Almost in Unisom, as we were leaving, we looked at each other and said 'we'll definitely come back here'.

Two of us went to dine at this location for a late lunch…read more Lots of seating available. Free parking in huge shared lot. Best Buys, Kohl's and a few other shops in open outdoor mall area off Shore Road. ADA compliant location. Service was great (very few customers there). The two dishes we had: 1. Lasagna - so small it could be meant for people on diet, but it was decent tasting; and 2. Chicken Parm - guest enjoyed chicken, absolutely hated the spagetti. The chicken dish was a bit more generous in size than lasagna. They do provide endless salad and bread sticks with meal. The salad was abundant, cold and tasted fresh although it seemed like it chopped up entire head of lettuce and tossed in the stem as well. Nothjng exciting here but was refreshing mostly lettuce. Breadsticks came out warm and for the guest, they enjoyed it. They had a deal where if you purchased a meal, and it cost more than the regular price by about $6+ you get to take home a choice of one of three dishes. They were all pretty much just pasta dishes. Yep, the same as I can quickly make in 8 minutesnatbhome for $2. There were other dishes but they had add on fees. After computing what the dishes were, and comparing the increased dish price vs. regular price if you don't go for the take one deal, the option is really as value basedband worth it if you really thought through the added costs and what yo'd take home. Summarily, it seemed like a good deal at face value but it was pure bait dangled in front of hungry patrons who don't think it through. The restrooms were clean and spacious. The hostess was just there, doing her job. When we left they didn't even pay attention to us at the exit as she was discussing some personal stuff with I believe a waitress. Waiter did a great job. Although we were seated quickly - again other than two other tables we were the only customers there. It was filling up as we were leaving - afternoon early bird time. Would I go there again? Not to this location, but due to the cost vs. what you receive, you could probably choose other better deal at other restaurants with better tasting entrees, even in competing chains. Bon Appetit~

I cannot believe this was my first time at Ortobello. Everything about this place feels a little…read moremagical. From the outside, it honestly does not look like much. I have walked past it many times and always assumed it was closed. Turns out they only serve dinner, which explains a lot. The dining room is small with just a handful of tables, so it is probably best to come early or make a reservation. The tight space and rustic interior give it a lot of charm. It almost feels like stepping into a place that has not changed in decades, which really adds to that old school Italian vibe. The service was incredible. The waiter, who might also be the owner, was so friendly and welcoming. He made the whole experience feel personal, like you were being hosted in someone's home rather than just eating at a restaurant. Since it was my birthday, we went a little overboard with the ordering. I had to pace myself because I honestly wanted to devour everything that came to the table. The portions are generous and every dish we tried was great. The mozzarella in carozza was easily one of the most indulgent things I have ever eaten. It was rich, crispy, cheesy, and completely over the top in the best way. I thought that would be the highlight until the stuffed artichoke arrived. The stuffing was incredible and packed with flavor. I only wish the artichoke itself had a bit more flesh, but I would still order it again without hesitation! The entrees were just as satisfying. The chicken parm was excellent, but by that point we had already gone too hard on the appetizers, so most of the mains ended up coming home with us. Even though we were all stuffed, I made sure to save room for dessert. The ricotta cheesecake was absolutely worth it! It had subtle hints of lemon and the texture was light and creamy. I will probably be thinking about that cheesecake for a while. Overall, Ortobello checked every box. The atmosphere, the food, and the hospitality were all fantastic. I will definitely be back!!!

So I have been looking for my Italian spot since I moved back to NYC back in 2016…read more And I finally found mine!!! Th customer service 10 Food portions 10 plus Flavors just wow 10 The owner was really friendly was really enthusiastic while singing the birthday song for my friend . Definitely coming back soon . The only thing that could be better is if they would allow wine without cork Fees and hard alcohol if someone wanted to . Would definitely recommend / and it states to get full after 6-630

I'm seeing all these posts on social media, how Florida has some really good pizza spots?! As long…read moreas there are spots like La Casa Bella in Brooklyn, I know those Florida claims are from people who left New York. My work buddy who used to work in this section of Brooklyn told me this is the best pizza Brooklyn has to offer. Then my Yelp buddy Lesley O. messaged me and said I have to try this spot. Sold! I'm going to have a slice at La Casa Bella. Walking in at noon, I have the place to myself. Nothing fancy at La Casa Bella, the restaurant looks like a typical New York pizza joint. There are people coming in to pick up whole pies. First time here I'm going in with their famous Vodka slice & Grandma Sicilian slice. The people behind the counter are nice, we all start chatting about the neighborhood (I won't tell them I live in Stony Brook) I grab a soda and take the table by the window. First bite of the Vodka slice, all I can say is wow! Everything is fantastic on this pizza: the sauce is award winning, the quality of the cheese and the dough has the right amount of thin with a wonderful undercarriage, This pizza was cooked just right. Florida couldn't touch this pizza with a 10 foot pole. First time here, I'm 5 Yelp stars out of the gate. Next time I visit, I'm ordered a whole, just out of the oven pizza.

I love their garlic bread topped with fresh mozzarella, a must get for me. The food overall can be…read moregood, with a comforting homestyle feel, though the execution can be a bit inconsistent at times rather than feeling fully refined or consistent. The vibe is very much a neighborhood Brooklyn Italian spot, casual and no frills. Service is too laid back, more of a straightforward order at the counter style experience rather than traditional sit down dining. It is usually not very busy for dine in when I go, with more takeout orders and solo diners stopping in for quick meals. Food wise, I have not tried their pizzas yet. The Francese was good, while the veal missed the mark for us, a bit chewy and slightly off, though it may have just been that particular cut. Chicken Francese was better but the pasta came out too tart. The Marsala and clam sauce are fine and decent, but dont particularly stand out compared to other Italian spots in Brooklyn. The penne vodka was good. Overall, it is a solid local option for an quick and easy meal, but not somewhere I would specifically travel for.

"It ain't over til it's over" - Yogi Berra. Ladies and Gents, the lifeguards may be gone, but this…read morebeach is still in play. 74F swimming weather yesterday and next weekend is 77F, courtesy of climate change. Make it worth something by having a swim or laying out in your suit. These bathrooms are still open and the sweet lady Ms. Hazel is still decorating the walls. She should have an award herself.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's go!. Brighton Beach, this is a beach that runs along Coney Island boardwalk and beach. Coney Island and Brighton Beach both run along the Atlantic Ocean. The are iconic beaches in the southern part of the borough of Brooklyn. If you have not been there to visit then you are missing out on one of the most beautiful beaches and places in Brooklyn NY! And I am not saying this because I was born here, I may be a little biased but that's neither here nor there!. You will thank me later! Brighton Beach is a place worth the visit if you're ever in NYC and decide to take a visit to Brooklyn!. I will definitely recommend taking a trip there!.

Great slice . Old school like it used to be . Owner is a gentleman . When I'm In The neighborhood I…read morealways stop by .

Lousy pizza. Seriously, this is lousy pizza. It looks sad, uninspired, and tastes the same way, it…read moreis bland with no character. That is unfortunate because Bensonhurst is great for pizza, or at least it used to be. The whole experience is a huge letdown. I am not sorry I came to try this out, but considering the slices are nearly $4 a pop, I hoped for more. Totally not what I expected. For better pizza in Bensonhurst, stick with Da Vinci or J&V.

We had an amazing meal! The shrimp scampi and the pasta in a spicy shrimp sauce were both…read moreabsolutely delicious. The homemade cheesecake was to die for, and the sangria was perfect. It was a wonderful experience all around. Our waitress was lovely, and we even had the pleasure of meeting the owners--very nice young men. Wishing them much success! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

Have been dining at Cavatappi since it opened and have not had a bad meal yet! Every time whether…read morewe're a big group or small, we have had a phenomenal experience. The price and the portions are perfect, we sometimes even leave with leftovers! Each pasta is better than the next. The linguine with clams and the "cavatappi" with pesto are favorites and must tries. The Calamari agro dolce (not on the menu anymore but sometimes available if you ask) is the best of the best and I will literally make it my meal it is so so so good! Keep up the amazing work, so glad you're still going strong! Can't wait for our next meal there!