Loved this cutie little wine bar in Ridgewood. I loved their spritzes (sucker for a good aperol…read morespritz) and their focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey (I believe). They have both bar seating and tables for larger groups, so any party can definitely be accommodated. The staff is also super sweet and made me feel so welcome :)

What a lovey local wine bar! Having grown up in this neighborhood, I've seen it go through so many…read morechanges and this is definitely one for the better. Situated on the ground floor of a corner building, the interior is warm and welcoming with high ceilings and a beautiful slab of marble for the bar. Excellent wine selection, eclectic but delicious menu and wonderful staff. Looking forward to returning

I had been wanting to check this place out for some time. We decided to have a birthday brunch for…read moremy husband. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! I was very impressed. The place is small but quaint. It felt very cozy. The service was great. We were greeted right away upon entering. They were family friendly and had options for my little one. Overall great experience. Seriously dreaming of that breakfast we had!

This place is always packed for brunch and for a good reason. The food is delicious, I try…read moresomething new each time and my picky self loves it. The cocktails are crafted well and the staff is kind.

I came here on a Monday night around 7:30 PM. I had a martini for $10 and I was chatting with a…read morefriend. We were sitting at the bar and we each got an espresso martini and were not bothered to order more. They had cider and IPAs there all for under $10. When I was heading out, I saw someone with their dog on the couch and they also seem to be some games you could play. The decor is very cool. They also have a TV at the end of the bar. It was playing Hulu while I was there.

According to the Internet, this is the #1 bar in Ridgewood, so I decided to check it out with BF…read moreafter dinner at Rolo's. The bar is a bit on the smaller side in terms of seating, but it has a TON of personality. I loved the eclectic decorations and knickknacks around the seating areas and the bar. The bartender had the TV tuned in to Jeopardy, so my inner (or extremely obvious?) nerd was beaming. In terms of the drinks themselves, I tried the cocoa orange whiskey (?) infusion on the rocks, and my BF had the chipotle paloma. We would both say they were solid, definitely not at "craft cocktail" level, but decent. This bar has a fun + dive-y feel - the kind of place where you get a beer, a plate of chicken nuggets, and watch trash tv with your neighborhood crew (I think they actually do have people who have a weekly Bachelorette viewing during the week). Definitely worth checking out if you're already in the area and looking for ~vibes.~

This place is local and super cute. The owner is someone from Richwood, who is married to an…read moreIranian woman and is really involved in the neighborhood. I love the ones that they have by the glass and the shared plates. I didn't get a chance to try the main dishes but I tried the charcuterie and tomato toast and that was delicious and the olives with chimichurri I'd seems like a lot of their wines are from Italy. I went on a Saturday night at 6 PM and it was pretty empty which is great. It got a bit crowded I believe around eight and then it emptied out again. I left at 10pm and there wasn't there was one couple left. They let you have half glasses, which is much more affordable, but easily racks up. However, I was able to try about four different wines with my half glasses so that equal to two expensive full glasses of wine. I love the place, but it's definitely on the expensive side will only be coming for a special occasion.

Loved our evening at Il Gigante! The ambiance is warm, informal, and charming, with a fun and…read morefestive vibe. Service was great - our main server, who hails from Bologna, Italy, has a good sense of humor and genuinely seems to enjoy sharing the wonderful food of her native country with guests. She was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, though she had her hands full on a busy Thursday night. As for the food: great focaccia (on the house!), followed by a fresh and abundant simple green salad, the branzino (cooked en papillote with olive oil, lemon, and salt - simple preparation let the fresh taste of the fish shine through), with a side of roasted potatoes (tender & crispy deliciousness), and topped off with hazelnut semifredo, rolled in cocoa - the perfect sweet ending! My husband had the sausage with beans, spaghetti with seafood, broccolini on the side, and affogato for dessert - raved about all. He had a Negroni - his go-to drink - which earned high praise, and we shared a crisp and refreshing bottle of Pinot Grigio. Highly recommend!!

I love when I just stumble upon a restaurant and it becomes a perfect night. I saw a movie in the…read morearea and my husband and I were hungry so we searched for a near by restaurant and this happened to be it. We made a quick reservation but didn't need to at all. They immediately brought bread to the table and it was yummy! Because we were the last people to leave we ended up taking home extra bread and I've been eating it with my breakfast. So this was the meal that kept giving. We got the tricolore salad, fresh and simple. We then got the branzino and lasagna bolognese. Both were cooked perfectly. I never order lasagna but this was great! Branzino was fresh and flaky. We had this with a carafe of Chianti. I love that they have all 3 options for per glass, carafe and bottle! All of this wasn't too expensive either! Highly recommend if you're in this beautiful area.

Sooo packed and the music is deafening on the rooftop. Interior ambiance is nice might come back…read morewhen it's more calm

Came here post dinner and had a decent experience…read more Sat on the rooftop which had a nice view at night. I'm not sure if the bar upstairs has less selection compared to the inside bar downstairs, but there wasn't as many options to choose from as I would have though. Service was decent but friendly.

Absolutely amazing and authentic pizza. Getting a few pieces of properly fermented bread with olive…read moreoil complimentary is just plus. Great service. I will be back if I am able ver in town again.

Stopped by around 5:15pm on a Friday and it was super empty, only 2 other people in the restaurant…read morewith no line. Staff were so friendly and helpful! The texture of the pizza is fantastic! Fluffy, thin, and crispy. The pizza was great but did not have enough mozzarella sadly. There a couple slices that barely had any cheese and was mostly just tomato sauce. It would've been amazing with a little more cheese. We also got the butter beans as a small plate but those were sooo disappointing. It felt like they had just opened a can of beans and put some salt and pepper on top?? Please do not get these. Especially for $15. Beans are the reason the rating is a 3 not a 4.

Came on a weekday for happy hour. There was indoor and outdoor seating (both in front and out…read moreback). Sat out back which was nice. Got wine which was good and guest got tequila. Oysters were $1 each which was great price however, they were not the best or worth ordering again in my opinion. Wings were also not something my guest enjoyed. Service wasn't bad but always wasn't super busy. Staff were attentive though. Not sure I'd want to return to try more but maybe experience might be different for others.

What a disaster. Walk in around 8:30 pm got seated right away. Service was terrible in general no…read morehospitalilty or welcome more than arguing...orderd oysters came super quick- soaked in water instead ice . Second glass wine had to remain them . Ordered mackerel in can took forever- just bc I substituted crostini for actual bread that what served told me . Sever came drop check for 200 $ I told him is not mine , a few second after another check I'm like I'm still eating oh you have to close - excuse me no tell you and I'm still waiting on second glass wine . Original sever came and rather apologize was like or there was table before you etc ..... my mood changed I asked for check and was told " I got you "- nothing comped to make it up and he selected 22% tip option on Toast handheld when I pay . Good try but this is honest joke . I get it Brooklyn but treat people ok , apologies if mistake or just be nice ..... This is honest opinion and dining experience Shame on you . Owner should read this bc comes from person who works industry and I know as this was terrible

Great restaurant ! Amazing food and service. Would go againx100. Take you chance and go!read more

This place is awesome. Great wine list (I asked for the driest on the menu and the Pais I got was…read moreperfection), and they had a food pop-up when we went and do them pretty regularly. If they do, go early! They'll sell out. Still delish though. They're playing The Smiths and Air, they have a pool table and cool people crowded around it, it's like the definition of a cool bar. But it's not pretentious, and they have sweet little frog details everywhere you look, frosted on the wine glasses, on shelves, in the window. They have an identity, but also the classic features of a bustling bar where you don't exactly have enough room to hang your coat and bag without invading your neighbor's space, but it's fine. It's cozy and you're having a good time. I glimpsed a lovely back patio and apparently they have live music sometimes next door at the Tadpole, so I'll be back soon.