1 star is generous for the horrible service we received last night. For Valentine's Day the restaurant overbooked and when we arrived early to our 8:30 reservation we had to wait for over an hour to be seated. Several other customers arrived and had to wait or stand outside in the cold. By the time we finally got seated we then found out there was a prefix menu which was not advertised on the site or socials. Half the options I would have chosen were no longer available so we only had our mains and then the desert was no longer available when we were done eating. Overall horrible service from the team. When we asked for the check there was an automated 20% gratuity. This was insane considering we did not even get to enjoy half of the prefix menu. When I asked to speak with the manager to get this removed from the bill he proceeded to tell me that the gratuity is not the hostess fault and that it was the restaurants fault. He told us it was our fault that we had dietary restrictions and could not get what was left on the menu. He argued with me until he finally decided to remove the gratuity. Everyone in the restaurant looked visibly displeased with the service. We will not be returning due to the owners terrible attitude towards customers. read more

I am not someone who takes pleasure in writing a poor review, so let me start with what we enjoyed. The ambiance, albeit cramped, was lovely, the Italian country decor and dim lighting was very romantic and makes you feel quite transported. I will also say their wine was good quality, as were the inventive appetizers. Now onto the bulk of our experience this Valentine's Day. My husband and I were quite looking forward to dining at CO, for the atmosphere, impressive accolades, authentic Italian menu, & reasonable price point. We booked weeks in advance only to have our reservation suddenly canceled through the Resy app, I was able to rebook through OpenTable, And once I called to confirm, it seemed like things were on as originally planned. This should've been my first sign to turn back. Upon arrival I had been notified via text that our 5:45 PM booked table was ready at 6:00PM, No big deal we were running a tad behind ourselves. However, we were made to wait for several minutes, despite receiving said alert. Multiple other couples came in with malfunctioning reservations to which the Host admitted that they overbooked themselves. Once we were seated downstairs in their wine cellar (not even the main room), we thought things would go pleasantly from there. We were mistaken. We were brought stale bread and bottled water, which we picked at a bit but ultimately gave up on. When we were Given menus, we found that they had changed the menu that day to an $80pp prefix menu which had not been advertised in the recent days or weeks prior (i checked) more than we had originally budgeted for. Our appetizers came out and while small un portion were quite good. We were then made to wait 45 minutes for our entrées to come out after being brought the wrong food TWICE. During this waiting period no one came to ask us if we needed anything or if we needed a refill on our water, Or even just to let us know that it would be a wait. Nothing. Once our food came, it was lukewarm and for the price insultingly small portioned. We were then made to wait another 15 to 20 minutes for our dessert course Which were equally small and disappointing. We were quite ready to leave at this point so we requested the check, and to our surprise, were automatically billed a 20% gratuity fee that had not been previously advertised, and that we felt was not at all deserved. Mind you there were 2 of us, not some large party of 6 or more so this was quite shocking. I signed, and we left without so much as a "thank you for dining with us" or "we hope to see you again soon. We were still hungry so we grabbed burgers on the way home. Overall just such a sour way to spend such a sweet holiday (let alone one's hard earned money). I would not recommend. read more

Fancy Italian restaurant next to Barclays center. Came for a friend's birthday and I was quite impressed that they were able to reserve a table for 15+ people on a weekend. - Burrata - I was really excited to try this burrata as I haven't had burrata in forever. I felt like this appetizer was okay as there wasn't as much stracciatella as I would've hoped. I did appreciate the pickled tomatoes and peppers as it definitely added another layer to the dish. I will say that this went pretty well with the complimentary charred bread. - Risotto - This was definitely the winner of the night. Although there was essentially no meat and like 2 pieces of asparagus, the flavors of the risotto itself was wonderful. The cheesy flavor was really evident throughout and I loved the hints of herbs. Overall, not a bad Italian restaurant although probably not the best in New York. I will say that they took quite a long time with our order especially the entrees, almost 1 hour of waiting after we placed the order. Maybe it was because they had to prepare everyone's dish together and we had quite a large party. read more

Convivium Osteria - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This spot is one of my favourite local Italian spots and has a lovely warm and cozy vibe. We stopped in on a Thursday night without a reservation but they were able to seat us straight away. I ordered the meat board to start and my partner ordered the Caesar salad. Unfortunately they had not had a food delivery so 2 out of the 3 secondi dishes were unavailable so we both decided to order the seafood linguine dish. This ended up being a great outcome because our dish was AMAZING! There was so much flavour and the hint of chili was just enough, a perfectly seasoned dish. We were pretty full after this and didn't order dessert but they kindly brought us a flourless chocolate cake on the house. I have never been so pleased to be given a complimentary dessert as this was delicious. If you think you are too full order this dish nonetheless and thank me later haha. Our total bill for two, with tax and tip, came to $170 (including a very nice bottle of gavi). The quality of food here is great and highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

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We enjoyed an excellent Italian meal at Convivium Osteria. The service was amazing from the moment we came in. We ordered a couple pastas, a starter, and the pork chop. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The pork chop had a mushroom sauce that was full of this umami flavor but not overly salty. The dish was capped off with a complimentary panna cotta that was light and the right level of sweetness read more

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We went to Convivium Osteria on Valentine's Day: a busy night, so delays were expected. What we walked into instead was more of a coerced shitshow. Our 8:30 reservation became a 9:00 seating, with guests held outside in ~20°F weather like we were waiting for bread during the Great Depression. After finally sitting, it took another 20 minutes for a server to approach and open with "what do you want," which, while efficient, isn't traditionally considered hospitality. The appetizers were promising: good carpaccio and polenta, although the polenta arrived at a temperature best described as room temp. The mains, however, were impressive for all the wrong reasons: two 12 oz filets ordered medium-rare arrived rare/near-blue and cold, the chef obviously didn't grill them and probably just laid them down under a Crate and Barrel desk lamp and called it a day We didn't send them back because by that point we were confident we'd see them again sometime next week. Around us, diners waited over an hour past reservations to be seated. One couple who decided to leave after waiting was told they still had to pay for bottled water and a cancellation fee: a bold business model where the less you receive, the more you owe. A 20% gratuity was automatically added despite minimal service. The only thing that moved quickly all night was the bill; coincidentally the only time our server smiled. The tiramisu was excellent and tasted like it had been smuggled in from a competent restaurant next door. We also noticed noticeably worse treatment toward some minority guests, which made an already frustrating experience uncomfortable. GET OUT. read more

Ambiance and staff are 10/10. Fettuccine and veal pasta were a let down. Tiramisu 10/0 read more

Great neighborhood spot! My boyfriend and I came for dinner one night and ordered: + Albarosa cocktail + Biancon and tonic + Polenta + Caesar salad + Ravioli + Tagliatelle + Tiramisu My favorite cocktail was the biancon and tonic, and the best dishes were the Caesar and their signature green apple ravioli. Tiramisu was also awesome! read more

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I visited with a Groupon which said I had $45 to spend. When we arrived at the restaurant we were told the Groupon was for two pasta dishes and a dessert or a glass of wine. Ok; no problem. We were served bread which was good with olive oil. I had the gnudi; a tiny portion (7 pieces) $24 with a cheese sauce. My boyfriend had the linguine. He enjoyed it. We had the flourless chocolate cake; very thick and fudgy like. The decor was interesting. Very old school and the service was good. It was an ok experience but I wouldn't rush back there. But the Groupon was a good deal. read more

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They canceled our family thanksgiving reservation at 9pm on Wednesday What rest does that? Will never go there again read more

A very charming, warm neighborhood spot with all around very good food -- just don't come in a hurry! The main room is cozy, rustic and somewhat romantic-feeling with a soundtrack of bossa nova covers of pop and rock classics. My husband and I were seated at a table in its own corner -- very cute. Food overall is very solid and well-prepared. A favorite was the lamb chops which were perfectly medium rare and served with surprisingly delicious grilled zucchini as they ran out of the usual cauliflower. Only quibble here was that service was extremely slow and not super attentive -- it took almost 20 min to find the host when we got in, we had to stand up and yell to the bartender at one point just to get water, and our fairly minimal meal (one app, two entrees) took more than 45 min to start arriving. The restaurant seemed very understaffed for a Saturday night. read more

Convivium Osteria - Lamb with zucchini - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The ambiance is off the charts... it's like eating in someone's parlor... someone with unusually good taste. And the food is terrific.

What a lovely spot, I would come back in a heartbeat. The food was amazing, and the staff were superb! We were sharing everything and I got to try rabbit for three first time, it had a delicious wine (maybe) rosemary braise, and was topped with olives and capers. The Gnudi were all spinach and very fresh which paired well with the white sauce, I also enjoyed the linguine. The octopus was delicious. We had dinner in their cellar, very GoT vibes. It was perfect. I hear they have a beautiful patio. Stop by, you won't be disappointed read more

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Very very bad and depressing. Burrata was amateur and pasta tasted like vomit. Only giving two stars because the waiter was nice and it was cute inside. read more

Cute restaurant with great ambiance for date night or just because!!! Food selection is amazing and wait staff are extremely patient and polite!! read more

My coworkers and I got invited to come here for a rep dinner event. The place itself is definitely small and cozy (really nice date night vibes). They had us downstairs which was very rustic wine cellar vibes. Since it was an event - the menu was pre-fixed including the drinks. The mint lemonade that they have is absolutely delicious - would recommend this! For food we got: -Burrata: This was so good, but you cannot go wrong with burrata. Highly recommend this -Plenta: Would pass on this - the smell was very off-putting for the majority of us and we were not a fan of the texture -Gamberetti: The shrimp was really good, the flavors went really well with the shrimp and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. -Fettuccine: This was just alright, nothing special. The pasta was perfectly cooked but the flavor was just alright -Linguine: Highly recommend this; the flavors were so good together. -For Dessert they gave us: tirasmisu, chocolate cake and panna cotta - the best one was tiramisu in my opinion. Overall cute spot for a date and the food was pretty good! read more

The food is delicious and if you don't mind being rushed and treated rudely you should eat here. If you care about how you are treated well, there are better Italian restaurants read more

Great vibe with an old world vintage feel from floor to ceiling and furniture. The lighting felt a little too Dim but great for a date night. I'm disappointed in the limited menu and no chicken entree as my girlfriend doesn't eat any other meat. I ordered the linguini dish and the ingredients had a fresh texture and taste however it was overpowered with way too much pepper. Very disappointed at the overuse. read more

We made a 9pm res and sat outside because the dining room was very packed and loud, we needed to relax. The nightly special roasted artichoke with red pepper olive oil was crispy and light. The server modified the linguine for my friend to a basic margarita sauce. I ordered the apple cinnamon ravioli with ragu. The raviolis were large format and the flavors excellent. My friend wanted a glass or split of brut . We couldnt find this portion on the menu so we went for a bottle and brought the remainder home. A solid meal and great service ran 114$. read more

Convivium Osteria - Outdoors - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A Valentine's Day Disaster: We had a 9 PM reservation, but apparently, that was just a suggestion because we waited nearly an hour to be seated. At least they gave us complimentary champagne, which was nice--probably to soften the blow of what was to come. When we finally sat down, I had a near-death experience. The chair legs gave out like they'd been waiting their whole lives for this moment, and I almost went headfirst into a brick wall. Romantic, right? After dusting off my pride, we waited. And waited. And waited. When our waiter finally graced us with his presence, he let us know--without an ounce of remorse--that they ran out of bread. ON VALENTINE'S DAY. You had one job. At this point, we had two choices: stay and risk further disappointment or leave with what little dignity we had left. We chose the latter. 0/10, would rather eat gas station sushi next year. read more

Went here with some girlfriends on a Wednesday night and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too crowded. We got a reservation because whoOoO has time to wait in line these days?? The ambiance and food were both a 5. Delicious, cool/dark lighting, and the food runners were kind and cleaned the tables in between courses. I was mildly shocked by the very poor service. We had to ask the waiter to take our order and we had to ask him for the check. Thankfully he dropped us off a pitcher of water so we were able to refill our waters throughout the meal. Once the check came I had to ask someone to pick it up. I'd probably come back because the food was good, but the lack of urgency/acknowledgement of us as people (lol) would lead me to go somewhere else first. read more

I was craving pasta and a Caesar salad so I stopped by without a reservation and was able to sit at the bar since I was solo dining. It's a cute smaller restaurant with dim lighting. The Caesar salad was perfect portion for one but could be shared if getting another appetizer. They bring bread and olives for the table. Loved the tagliatelle. Bartender provided great service! read more

Came here in October, and had a decent experience overall. The ambiance was cool, we sat in the lower level and had a big booth. It was very dark, if that kind of thing bothers you. The food was hit or miss. We had the artichoke starter which was really boring, very disappointing. I had the squid ink pasta which was great - a definite hit and the favorite at the table. Also tried the cacio e Pepe which was good, not outstanding. Service was fine, nothing special. Overall it was a decent experience but I wouldn't return. read more

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Amazing service and delicious food! I came here for my birthday and was treated impeccably. The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance and I cannot praise the service enough. I had a blast here and would definitely come back! read more

My husband and I made a reservation here to join our sons and their significant others for a holiday dinner. Honestly, food doesn't get any better than this. The place is a step out of time and into an old world Italian storefront with beautiful decor and freshly made pastas and fabulous wines. The Montepulciano wine was out of this world - especially for the price. We added the burrata, charcuterie platter and salads to start. All fresh all high quality. Great bread and EVOO with olives. Of course we tried the tagiatelle with a veal and beef ragu along with the linguine and gnudi - delicate gnocchi type pasta in a lovely white sauce. I had the lamb - several small chops breaded lightly and medium rare on the inside. Incredible. It's a quiet place even when crowded. Service is knowledgeable and quick and not hovering. Although a small storefront it was comfortable and welcoming. Desserts were a large portion of wonderful rich tiramisu and a flourless chocolate cake which we had with espresso. No rush, no pressure - we had a chance to catch up on our lives in an atmosphere that was comfortable and inviting. There are so many great choices in Park Slope and surrounding areas. I am glad we decided on this unique and special restaurant. read more

absolutely terrible terrible management. charged deposit for private event they won't refund. when you call they say there is no manager or owner for the restaurant. no response to emails calls. the were not even ready for the event. They take your money and then never respond. It's a shame. read more

Convivium Osteria had sub par service, microscopic portions, apathetic staff and expensive - never again- very poor quality - no beer available on an early Daturday sitting, poorly managed and unprofessional - tasteless foods. I took my Italian friends and was so embarrassed. read more

I got the squid ink pasta which was pretty tasty, but thought there could've been a bit more sauce or better emulsification. Also had the burrata app which was ok. My friend had the ravioli and we both thought the duck was amazing, but found the apple as an odd pairing. Ambiance was pretty romantic, but there was so background music which when there wasn't any talking made the area we were sitting in feel kinda dead (downstairs). Service was honestly kinda weird. Attentive when serving, but long periods where I wondered where servers were. Multiple servers attending at times so unsure of if a request or order was put in. And waiting for entrees took forever, so would've been great to get an update on them. read more

This is a charming little pasta restaurant in North Slope, but the wine list is abysmal (it's a very short wines by the glass list and the two that I've tried have both been disappointing). Service, while friendly, is slow because they seem to be understaffed. I would not recommend coming here right before a game or show at Barclays. read more

I came to celebrate my friend Iliana's bday and WOW!!!!! What an amazing experience, from the appetizer to the stake, one of the best experiences in BK!! A+++++ read more

Why three stars instead of four for a restaurant that has so many good reviews? The answer is the service. I really would like to give 2 stars but the food was very good so 3 it will be. I had a reservation for six people and the table was ready for us. No problem. The interior of the restaurant is nice and perfect for a date night if that's what you're liooking for. Dim lights, soft music and beautifully decorated. Food was very good. No complaints. The service was unfriendly and a bit neglectful. After apps were cleared we waited 45 minutes for entrees. And my entree took ten minutes longer to come out. A friends app was forgotten about and came out 20 minutes after everyone else's. No one asked us if we would like more wine. We had to call over the server to ask. After a while the music was turned up and we had to ask for it to be lowered. No one asked us if we enjoyed our food. There were definitely people working the dining room but no one had interest in how we were doing. The head server was busy talking to some young women who came in to sit at the bar. We were on the pay no mind list. I would say go if you have three hours to spend on dinner and you like unobtrusive service. read more

In terms of ambiance I believe their downstairs is very pretty but their outdoor seating wasn't phenomenal and is just on the street. Service was good and very fast. They accept reservations up to 8:30 but their kitchen closed at 9 so we arrived under a tight turnaround at about 8:45. We got there as the kitchen was closing so that may be a factor, but overall the food wasn't phenomenal - though I'd give it another try. The daily special (tortellini) was dried out but flavorful, and the squid ink pasta was good but the shrimp had an odd butter flavor akin to movie theater popcorn. The octopus was alright. read more

My favorite spot. Solo, date night, dinner with friends - it's always a great experience. The servers are very helpful when ordering and knowledgeable of the menu. It's old world right in the middle of wild Brooklyn. read more

This is a "mom and pop" Italian restaurant with extensive wine selections. It had rustic charm, beautiful that lovely. Such a warm, romantic space for a perfect date! It is a rather small space, but they do have another room downstairs, which can be used for a private event. We had a few appetizers to share; Burrata con Pomodoro e Basilico, and Ravioli di Mele. Burrata dish was fresh and tasty, refreshing on a hot, steamy day. Ravioli had a nice sweetness to it, packed with flavor! We also had their infamous Carciofo alla Romana, which is a Braised Artichoke. It was unique and impressive. The heart was almost creamy, melt in your mouth. They had a few special of the day, and one of them was lasagna. We didn't order it, but we got a small sample, and it was soooooo good! For main, I chose Spigola al Forno, a 'Whole' Mediterranean Sea Bass It came out beautiful! One of the owners, Michelle, filleted it for me right there. The first bite of the fish gave me such joy...it was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed this dish very much! My hubby went with Agnello in Crosta di Pistacchio, a Sicilian Pistachio Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb. It had a great crunchy exterior with plump and juicy inside. Packed with flavor, tender and very satisfying. We ended with Tiramisù and Torta di Cioccolato. It was one of the best Tiramisù and flourless chocolate cake I've ever had! We had an amazing dinner here, I am so happy to have discovered this restaurant! Everything we had was superb, we enjoyed them all from the first bite to the last. Our main server, Valentine, took a great care of us. If you want to have some authentic, delicious food with family and friends, or have a very romantic date, this might be the perfect spot for you! read more

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HOW IS THIS A BIB GOURMAND?? I very rarely leave reviews of any place, let alone negative reviews, but I had a horrifying experience here. I was seated in the corner of the underground wine cellar by the wall. After my food arrived (pappardelle), I began to eat. I noticed a medium-large sized pregnant roach from my peripheral vision emerge from some type of vase/pottery on my left about a few mins into eating. I waited for someone to come by downstairs to mention it to them but it seemed like most of the staff was occupied with customers upstairs. 5 minutes later and two baby roaches also emerged. One of them crawled onto my table and into the bread plate. I was disgusted at this point and quickly went upstairs to inform a staff member. They were worried but didn't seem shocked by this information and quietly moved me from my seat downstairs to one upstairs so other guests in the cellar wouldn't notice. I wasn't offered an explanation or a replacement of my food, although I didn't think any roaches crawled into my main dish. I decided to stay for god knows why and ordered the tiramisu, trying to enjoy whatever was left of a ruined meal. I was offered the main dish on the house at the end of the meal (and not the dessert). I should've immediately left after I saw the roaches as I've never had an experience like this at a single one if the hundreds of restaurants I've been to. STAY AWAY FROM THI PLACE. read more

What a charming little Italian spot. We came on a Sunday night, and bc it was hot out, we chose to be seated inside. It wasn't much cooler indoors, but we were comfortable, especially since we were out of the sun. The service was prompt and courteous, and the food and wine were very delicious. I had a glass of Montepulciano with the lamb chops, which was the perfect combination, even on a warm summer night. The lamb chops were cooked to absolute medium-rare perfection; beautifully pink on the inside, while being just slightly charred on the outside. My friend also enjoyed her seafood entree. read more

Convivium Osteria - Lamb chops with a glass of Montepulciano - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cozy restaurant in a nice neighborhood of Brooklyn. Enjoyed the appetizers a lot. Pasta was good but not like "omg so amazing I need to come back" good. Props to how big and tasty the tiramisu was though! All restaurants should serve tiramisus in this size. Loved it! read more

Convivium Osteria - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lovely atmosphere and food. Had a wonderful time here on a Thursday evening. I was able to walk in and be seated immediately. The cocktails we had were unique and delicious and all of the food was fantastic. This place is a neighborhood gem. read more

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First weekend of indoor dining and we are back, New York! A sense of cheer and a little bit of hope this Valentine's Day as we came to enjoy a meal indoors complete with wine. Lunch felt particularly cozy as we started with the - Burrata - tricolore salad - stuffed quail (the highlight here as it was deboned, stuffed with sausage AND cooked to perfection) Duck ravioli was stuffed with cinnamon and apple topped with a duck ragu. The flavor of the duck didn't quite make it through but the ravioli was amazing. The bursts of sweetness combined with the saltiness of the meat sauce struck a good balance. Lamb was cooked well with a wine reduction but I felt it could've used a bit more seasoning. Bites without an ample amount of sauce fell a bit flat. All in all, for a comeback, Convivium lived up to its name. 4/5: solid Italian favorites, welcome back to indoor read more

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I wrongfully assumed that I could stroll into any Italian restaurant and find vegetarian options, never on the Secondi section but definitely under Primi...such was not the case here. The only vegetarian entree on the menu is the spiach gnudi which was very good if you're into spinach as the flavors definitely stands out above the asiago sauce and cheese. Service was average, they were not willing to make any modifications to accommodate, I really wanted to try the ravioli and was hoping they could omit the duck ragu but I was told that wasn't possible. When we ordered wine they only brought over one of two glasses and when we asked for the check we were told the dessert menu haha. The ambiance was quiet, super cute for a date night and I'm pretty sure we were seated next to a couple on their first date which speaks to the vibe. It's a dark, romantic, and cozy establishment. Which I didn't mind at all. If they update the menu I would definitely come back and likely give it more stars :) read more

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