What a hidden gem this is! Everything from the small intimate size, the quieter location on Court Street, and the absolutely lovely couple who own and run the place with so much care. Had drinks here and delicious appetizers. Very much looking forward to going back for dinner and more. Highly recommended. read more

Like some of the other low reviews here, I am thoroughly confused at the high overall score... Though the ambience and service was great, the food itself was unfortunately not delicious at all. Fried zucchini flowers were room temp, clearly not freshly fried, and in a thick batter soaked in oil like a fairground oreo. The polpettes were pretty dry and flavorless, and the marinara sauce that accompanied them was like tomato sauce straight out of a can. Not pasta sauce, unflavored tomato sauce. The bread that was served with it too was stale. This marinara sauce would come to haunt the other dishes in the entree I ordered, the La Marche special. Thankfully, the balls of fettuccine were freshly fried this time but that marinara sauce is really not something I was excited about eating more of. My wife had the cacio e pepe and it was a bizarre consistency, like watery grits. Her spaghetti was also gummy and overcooked. I am not one to overly criticize restaurants, especially ones with stories as great as Cremini's, but this meal was really subpar. I am a large man who normally finishes my food, and it was one of the first plates I was not excited about finishing in a very long time. I am not sure whether the poor flavor was due to changes in recipes over time (as it seems negative reviews tend to be recent), or whether only one chef in the kitchen so no feedback from staff, but we do not plan on returning. read more

Another perfect visit to Cremini's! I brought a friend who has never been, and she was blown away by the incredible food and service that makes you feel like family. She had the wild boar ragu-new to the menu for winter. It was absolutely delicious! I had the lasagna-my go to meal here. We always leave the wine recommendations up to them, for a perfect pairing with our dinner. And don't forget dessert- tiramisu is a MUST! read more

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The service was great. The meat and cheese board were perfect. The meatball appetizer was good as well. The pastas had great flavor but the pasta itself was gummy (and no I don't mean Al Dente and yes I know how fresh pasta tastes). Not sure why it had the gummy texture. The Saltimbocca was also very good. read more

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I love the atmosphere at Cremini, besides the delicious food & wine. Everything is fresh, handmade and the menu includes many classic dishes from Marche, Italy. Elena e Riccardo are lovely and make you feel at home. My friends and I (8 ppl) were seated in the back room, that only has one large table, and it felt like a private party. And there is a beautiful backyard, for al fresco dining! I love Cremini and highly recommend it! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Olive ascolane con 'nduja assolutamente da provare. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Always amazing...Lovely couple that own and run this gem. Best kept secret! Everything is delicious and made with love representing true Le Marche region of Italy delicacies. The food is top notch and the hospitality is beyond! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Stuffed gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Unique menu, very unusual items. The restaurant's namesake dessert, the Cremini, are a delicious item probably available nowhere else in America. However, there is a big problem here. The sweet cream dessert is fried in the same oil as the fried olives stuffed with beef. As a result, the dessert tasted like olives and beef. Nasty, truth be told. What is wrong with restauranteurs? If you are too stingy to have two separate fryers or won't change the oil, you will have to deal with customers who reveal the truth. Unfortunately, everything here is better in Italy. read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Vincisgrassi (Lasagna delle Marche) - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food was blah, pasta sauce tasted like it came from a jar and had zero flavor and at $25/$26 a dish the bill was painful. Didn't finish any of our dishes and my guests all agreed we would not go back. Who is writing these other reviews? We only went because they were so very positive. As an Italian I don't know how their other dishes could be so much better when all of ours were inedible. read more

Tiny tiny tiny portions. Ordered 100$ worth (Greek salad, lasagna and cacio) - couldn't feed 2 people. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Best place in Ny for olive ascolane!! The owners are super friendly and helpful guiding you in the menu! Ambiance super cute definitely a date spot ! Everything we eat was super fresh! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Olive MIX Ascolana Olives - 8pcs - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cremini's is now my go-to for Italian food. Service-perfection. Really, I cannot say enough about how welcoming Ricardo is. Ambience-intimate without being stuffy. Perfect for dates but also for catching up with old friends. Wine list-great options and great range of prices. Again, something for everyone's taste. Food-wow. Fresh, homemade and you know the chef is putting her heart and love in the cooking and showing off her country and Region. The Olives-get them (obviously!). We did the mixed and my favorite was probably the Gorgonzola but I also just love gorgonzola. We were a table of 3 and also shared the meatball app, the cacio e Pepe and the rigatoni. Seriously was a perfect combo. The meatballs are in a white wine sauce and beautifully light. The pasta was itself was delicious - then you add the sauce. Having a bit of both was great-and I refuse to pick a favorite. Cannot wait to return and to try even more dishes! read more

Absolutely amazing! The food is delicious. The stuffed gnocchi is the go to dish. Can't wait to come back!

Their pasta is on the heavier, creamier side, but oh my is it good when you're in the mood for it! We love their pesto gnocchi and cacio e pepe on days when we really want to pasta splurge. There are a lot of great Italian eateries in the neighborhood and, while I'm no expert, I consider this in the category of Italian comfort food when compared to the other establishments. read more

I have visited Cremini's a handful of times now and I love how intimate and authentic the place is. Please order "Elena's Burger" and thank me later: 8 Oz of 3 selected meats (pork, beef and chicken) with ascolana olives minced, provolone cheese, bacon, caramelized onions and a homemade mayonnaise. Whenever I am craving a burger - this is my go to spot. I love the flavors. They offer so many other dishes but I just keep coming back to this one (& the desserts)! Order a glass of wine and enjoy the wonderful food & service. read more

My husband and I have been here a few times and love it every time. The owner/server is so friendly and excited to share his cuisine with others. Don't miss out on the pesto pasta--it's the best we've ever had. What a great neighborhood spot! read more

This place has my whole heart! We originally found this for their authentic Italian piadine that are also highly rated on Eater! And although those are some of my favorite items on the menu that got us through the door at first, upon our second and third meals there we found other treasures like the frito misto and the ravioli and the tiramisu!! What can make this taste better, you ask? Knowing that the food and business is owned and cooked by a wholesome Italian family! We LOVE this Italian gem in Brooklyn! read more

We have dined at Cremini's twice, and both visits were SPECTACULAR. They offer the cuisine and wines of Le Marche, which is on the Adriatic side of Italy, and is rarely presented by Italian American restaurants. The owners of Cremini are welcoming hosts. They have both indoor seating and a delightful garden. They have been winning awards! Don't miss a chance to visit and say Ciao read more

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This restaurant has become mine and my boyfriend's new favorite place. The food is absolutely divine and not at all like your traditional Italian restaurant. The sandwich with truffle cream is a MUST. Not to mention their wide selection of Spritz that I need to go back and try. The ambiance makes it the perfect place to go for a date night or family night, and is run by the sweetest people. They delivered top tier service and I honestly think I will soon become a regular from how often we've been going-and every time they are consistent in bringing only the best out to the table. read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing!!!! Everything was great ,an amazing Sunday Easter with nice and friendly owners at Cremini in Brooklyn.Elena and her husband moved 3 yrs ago from Italy and they brought with them the best cooking tradition of Le Marche . Our choice was :Olive ascolane ,( the best I ever had!!)fried fettuccine,Lasagna Vincisgrassi, cacio e pepe with truffle and cremini but we'll definitely be back for more ! We had a very nice conversation about how they get their products and you can tell how much passion and love the put on their business. Give them a try and support this nice young people to be successful ,they really deserve it !! Great job guys!! read more

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An absolute dream! Rustic, charming and completely authentic. I am so thrilled an Italian resturant dedicated to the Le Marche region cuisine opened in NYC. My grandmother was from a small seaside town in Le Marche and I studied at the Università degli Studi di Urbino. I curiously stopped in for aperitivi with my boyfriend. I had not had or even seen crescia on a menu since I had been in Urbino; I was giddy with nostalgia. We ordered the classic ascolona olives, the classic creminis, pasta "Le Marche" and two spritz. Fantastico! All excellent and delicious. I did feel as if I had been transported to an Italian piazza. Please, please try this place! The menu and food are unique and exciting. Elena and Riccardo are so warm and friendly. Elena said she makes everything from scratch and by hand daily. I even found out Riccardo studied at Urbino, too. They put so much care into the food and the atmosphere. I will be back with my dad and sister, for sure! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Creminis "classico" - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is an outstanding gem in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn. The proprietors are an Italian husband and wife who offer delicious food and wonderful service. Try it!! read more

A pandemic business trip to Manhattan found me venturing deeper into Brooklyn than normal. It was there I sought out Creminis, a small place I had read about earlier this year. The evening was balmy and I was able to grab one of three outdoor tables ( I think they have room for more if necessary). The owners, Elena and Ricardo, were quick to make sure I was comfortable. And they were eager to engage in conversation about their background, their homeland, their food and their drink - I was easily convinced to chose a chilled red from Ricardo's short but specific wine list. It would be difficult to find nicer, more authentic owners in the city. And you would be hard pressed to experience a more authentic regional Italian menu outside of Le Marche. I opened with a fresh fennel and Mandarine orange salad - as simple and bright as it sounds, almost plate cleansing. The perfect salad for a warm Summer night was followed by one of their Crescias, an in-house, warm flatbread wrapped around soft stratcchino, sopresatta and - my favorite sandwich green - arugula. I don't often order sammies at restaurants - I own a sandwich shop in Boston. But this was a great decision - boy was it good! Elena makes the bread for each order from a homeland recipe. That alone is the best reason to try it. I will return to Cremini to visit with Elena and Ricardo, but next time I will bring my wife - that way we can try a lot more of the menu! I would so love to live in a neighborhood with this kind of cafe, this kind of passion and commitment to food and heritage. read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Crescia - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really don't write reviews much but I have to counter the review from Sam below. I've gone to Cremini's a half dozen or so times now, alone, with family, with friends, etc, etc, and each time has been just an absolute joy. The service is impeccable, the food is outstanding, from beginning to end one of the more enjoyable dining experiences I've had since moving to nyc five or so years ago. I'm writing this review in particular because whenever I dine alone I sit at the bar which gives a fairly open view to the kitchen and...while I haven't seen the entire kitchen (it's surprisingly large!) I haven't seen anything resembling a microwave. And even if I hadn't seen anything of the kitchen, there's been nothing in my experience that would even remotely make me think that they microwaved anything. Moving on from that, the burger is something else, the all'arrabbiata which a few others have brought up is just a warm blanket on a cold night, ascolane, pasta la marche...I'm going to stop here so I don't embarrass myself with how much I've eaten here. Can't recommend enough. read more

Finally!!!! I have been craving olive ascolane since I moved from Italy and now - happy! - I can eat as many as I want thanks to these two awesome people who make everything from scratch and following Mom's recipes. Went for the ascolane (had to try them all... twice ) and then also ordered (how could I miss the opportunity) the crescia Gorgonzola and porchetta and (should I be ashamed I ate so much? No I shouldn't) I also tasted the cremini. All of them. Yes. I swear it's all true. All flavors. And it was a party of 1. Just me. I know, it's a lot for 1 person only but Hey, it was my Birthday just a couple of days ago, I deserved it! Bottom line... Go! It's just one block away from the Smith-9th train station! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - De-Li-Cious - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I saw the Eater review and came here for the Crescia sandwich after a trip to other half brewing. $10 gets you a "flatbread" like sandwich where you can pick your meat and cheese. The very nice couple who run the restaurant suggested Gorgonzola and mortadella and that's what I went with for my to go order. It also comes with arugula. It was a very nice combination. The lady makes the bread daily and can take her upward of 3 hours to make enough for just 7 sandwiches or so. I found that amazing as it wouldn't take much to run out of with a lot of orders. The Italian owners have a passion for food I have not seen very often, especially for such a small place. While I live far away, I will be back to try something else! read more

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I have had this spot on my bookmarks forever and finally and very last minute we made it out to give it a try and I loved it. It's not pretentious fussy place it's like going to someone's lovely welcoming house with great wines, great food, great service and great environment. It's hard to find authentic well prepared Italian food in NYC. Believe it or not. This is regional Italian from Le Marche and they offer dishes I have not seen on any menu in NYC to date. There is one dish you see on many menus and that is a cacio pepe which more often than not disappoints me. But the cacio pepe here is excellent. I have not had a cacio pepe this good since I was in Rome, in an non tourist restaurant, with local friends. Nothing is rushed here so go enjoy some wine, aperitivo and a relaxing environment and you will be a happy camper. Can't wait to repeat our visit. read more

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The food here was absolutely amazing. The gnocchi was some of the best I have ever had. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and Riccardo and Elena were incredibly friendly. Cremini's will always be on my must visit list anytime I'm in New York. read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - GNOCCHI al RAGU' - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I discovered this place a week ago while I was stuck in the traffic on Court street. I happened to look around and noticed an Italian bistro from Marche, which is a region of Italy where they have the best stuffed olives so I made a note to come back and try it. I went there two nights ago for dinner with my husband and I absolute loved everything about this place. First of all, the cheerful welcome from owners Elena and Riccardo made me feel I was in Italy, they were super friendly and polite when they introduced themselves. It's very rare to find a place in New York where people are genuinely nice. Then the atmosphere was just perfect, the place is brand new, beautifully designed and well curated in all their details: from the design of the menu to the take out boxes. The menù is based on typical food from Marche which includes olives, cheese and charcuterie. Everything is homemade and you can taste it, very delicate but at the same time delicious. We had the Crescia with mortadella and stracchino, a mix of fried olives stuffed with truffles, gorgonzola, fish and veggies, hand cut fries and bombe with homemade cream/custard. It was all super yummy! We really loved this place and we will definitely come back! Bravissimi Elena and Riccardo! read more

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Cute little Italian restaurant! The owners are so nice and you can tell the food is made with love. The espresso is also very smooth- bought the Nutella cortado and I would come back just for that. read more

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I can say this was hands down the best Italian restaurant I have visited in a while. The food is authentic, fresh and tastes amazing. I had the homemade bucatini all'amatriciana (yes, she made the bucatini by hand too!), the fried olive all'ascolana and different desserts (the salame al cioccolato is to die for). The service is great, and I loved the ambiance, very cozy and chill. This would be my go to restaurant for sure if I lived in NY! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Homemade Bucatini all'Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We happened upon this spot by accident. We were in the neighborhood for brunch with friends and every place we tried was more than 30 minute wait! We saw this place had space for us and jumped on it, not knowing what to expect! What a fantastic little spot! And the two working there were so nice, so helpful and made the experience so great! The spicy olives were amazing! The sparkling lemonade was so great, too! Highly recommend!! read more

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Service was friendly enough though it was the owners. The pasta was very pasty from the flour and overcooked. The cacciopepe was a disappointment they used ground pepper and not the cracked pepper. Always looking for a good cacciopepe and this was not one of them. read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Cacciopepe with ground pepper - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great neighborhood spot. Food is quite good. Ricardo and Elena are lovely. Love the small family business nature of it all. Highly recommend. read more

Congrats & Welcome Elena and Riccardo to the Carroll Gardens Neighborhood of beloved Brooklyn!! We celebrated a Dear Friends Birthday this week at Cremini's and what a warm and comforting environment to celebrate an intimate gathering w/ delicious homemade Italian delicacies from the heart! The favorites among us all were the Ascolana Olives, Polpette le Marche( Veggie & Meat), Antipasti~large platter of selected cheeses & meats, Fried mozzarella bites,Battered fried zucchini bites. The endearing gracious owners Elena & Riccardo were amazing in warmth and hospitality during the celebratory Birthday gathering! Many Blessings to them both sharing their amazing cuisine of Italian Marche Region foods with Community! read more

Cremini's - Aperitivo & Kitchen - Polpette le Marche - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Guys guys guys. No shade to Frankies, but do yourself a favor and walk the extra couple blocks to Cremini's. I admit it took us way too long to finally come here (my lack of research led me to think it was a sandwich shop only) and all I can do is regret the meals I didn't get to experience. But I've finally seen the light! Okay but seriously, this place is SO GOOD. Like, couldn't stop happy food dancing good. The wine? Incredible. The fried olives? Insane. I got the stuffed gnocchi which by the end I was forcing myself to eat because it was so good but I was so full. My boyfriend got the special black pasta and the only times he came up for air were to say "wtf???" because it was that delicious. Despite the fact that my dinner nearly put me in a food coma, we managed to make room for the tiramisu and it did NOT disappoint. Even if you're the fullest you've ever been in your life... get the tiramisu. The owners are so dang delightful and fun too. It felt so homey and like dining with friends, as cheesy as that sounds. And while I am bummed that I forgot my leftovers (I tried so hard, and got so far...) it just means I have to go back to Cremini's even sooner. read more

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I really enjoyed both the food and the ambiance. Had a fun chat with the owner about the region of Italy where the food (and he) is from and it's clear there is a lot of passion behind this restaurant and the food. Feels very authentic and definitely will be back! read more

Second visit was somehow even better. top 2 restaurant in the area. Rigatoni all'Arrrabbiata was delicious. Spice level was real for pasta. read more

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We were warmly greeted by the owners when we walked in. Due to COVID, the restaurant did such a good job with distancing all the tables that I thought the restaurant was a pastry shop! They have more seating in the back that can't be seen from the entrance. We got the fried stuffed olives which we haven't seen before! We dove into their spritz drink menu - delicious. The pasta - joy in your mouth. Dessert - a perfect sweet ending. The owners were attentive, kind, and you could tell they put their heart and soul into each dish. The already savory dishes became more delicious due to the warm interaction. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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I can't believe we found a place that serves authentic Italian olive all'ascolana and that delivers an amazing aperitivo as well. The quality of the ingredients is just amazing and it's impossible to be disappointed. We wanted to tried everything so we got classic and truffle olives, tagliere with 3 meats and 3 cheese, crescia and cacio e pepe. Everything was delicious. The owners are great and super gentle. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful food, cozy atmosphere. Riccardo and Elena go out of their way to make your dinner a special experience. It's our go to when we visit Brooklyn. read more