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3.6 (377 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Outdoor seating

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Mezcal w cucumber and tajin. Yum
Gab T.

I love it here. Been a few times. This is a combo review. Last time I had pasta - a boar ragu. Can't remember what my friend had. This week I had the flank steak with balsamic glaze. Amazing. Yum. Perfectly cooked. Oh and started with the zucchini fries which we got last time. Get them. Trust me. My friend got the lamb ragu. It was delicious. Then we have sorbet and ice cream for dessert. The wait staff is awesome. We sat outside to enjoy the last warm days of fall. Sat inside last winter. It's small and cozy.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Susan M.

Great dinner at Dino! The pastas were all quite good and the desserts were very good. We got the salad and pasta special as well.

Olive Oil Cake
Lisette C.

So unfortunately hurricane Milton derailed my vacation plans. I was slated to fly to Florida for a cruise to the Bahamas. I decided to have my own specialty dining experience so I ordered from Dino. My first course included a medley of veggies. All cooked differently but all delicious. Next course was Ragu with meatballs. This was exceptional. I ended my dinner with olive oil cake and loved it as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. I'll be ordering food from them again.

Penne
Samira D.

Was here for a pharmacy dinner. Everything was served family style. The food was your standard italian options. The calamari was breaded well, and not too greasy. Some of the best I've had. The tiramisu was so light and fluffy. Would come back.

Orecchiette and Rigatoni alla Siciliana
Michelle T.

Ordered orecchiette and rigatoni siciliana for delivery. Although the two orders took 25 minutes to deliver but the delivery person insulated the order well and the food was still warm. It Was very disappointing. The orecchiette lacks flavor and the bitter greens was too hard, this is actually my first time having pasta with what they claim as bitter greens resembling kale. The rigatoni was even more disappointing as the sauce was just typical tomato sauce with barely any toppings. There was barely any eggplant in it. Also there was no bread paired with the order and price was steep for a small order that wasn't even filled to the container. No sauce.

Orecchiette with Sweet Sausage and Wilted Greens
Lisette T.

Made a last minute Rez for 10:30 on a Saturday night. They sat us promptly, politely reminding us they close at 11 but we could still order from the kitchen (which typically closes at 10:30). Respectfully, we ordered quickly - 2 different glasses of red, and then an order of the carbonara and the orecchiette with sweet sausage and wilted greens. Atmosphere was inviting and by no means rushed, even though we came in close to closing time. Food arrived piping hot and delicious - we couldn't decide whose was better. Portions were large, especially for the orecchiette, some of which we took home. Both dishes had ample meat portions and didn't skimp. Dekalb has so many delicious restaurants, especially Italian, but they're all uniquely different and delicious. I think Dino and Evelina take the cake.

Meat & Cheese Platter
Magdelyn G.

Ordered food here to be delivered to my job via grub hub. I ordered 1 polpettine meatball dish and one meat and cheese platter. The meatballs were okay. The cheese and meats platter was not worth it whatsoever. The goat or sheep cheese was disgusting. It was not come properly and did not look presentable. My order was 32.40. I kind of regret ordering from here but wanted to try something new.

Basil gimlet!!!!!! Amazing!!!!
Suzanna S.

Came back here a second time for Vday and wow even better experience! Great service, yummy food, cute vibe and amazing basil gimlet and tiramisu omfg !!!!!

Calamari Mushroom crostini Eggplant Caponata Crostini
Jessica C.

Always the best. Amazing, affordable italian food in a lovely backyard with lights. Love the atmosphere here, and plenty of seats inside, in the back, or out front. Waiters are nice and chill. Lunch special is great! There's also happy hour. The calamari was great, crispy and delicious. I also got the crostini, the mushroom was great but the eggplant was a little too messy to eat.

Liz R.

The service is good, the food tastes ok. Outdoor seating is kind of windy and cold, they did turn on the heater after 7:30pm or a little bit after. The way they cook the spaghetti is right, not too hard not too soft

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6 months ago

Great food. Love the Penni À la Vodka and Cesar salad. Service was nice. It is a great casual place with a good casual ambiance.

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1 year ago

Fast, intimate. Great beet ravioli. A little salty. Good olive tapenade. This is a sit down restaurant block.

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Service was great at the bar and food was utterly delicious. Came in on thelater side and had such a relaxing and wonderful dinner.

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The food was good with nice service by the staff, in a comforting environment. We would go back again.

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2 years ago

Food is decent. Host was way rude to the delivery guys. Won't be patronizing this place agai

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2 years ago

Excellent bartender, cook made a perfect steak, love the atmosphere on a weekday. Very friendly staff.

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With so many choices on Delkalb, this is not it. Spaced out service, dried out meal and loud loud loud.

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3 years ago

Their food was amazing and the server Emma was so nice. I am definitely going back here, if you're in town come here.

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Barbalu Bklyn

4.3(183 reviews)
1.1 mi•Cobble Hill

We recently celebrated a family member's college graduation at Barbalu in Brooklyn, and we found…read morethis hidden gem. This cozy, family style Italian restaurant offers a warm atmosphere and an impressive bar. We enjoyed refreshing drinks, including peach spritzes, classic old-fashioneds, and Aperol spritzes, all while soaking in the inviting vibe. We ordered burrata and shrimp / calamari to start. Our meal featured a variety of entrées, and everything was delicious. The bronzino was a standout, while the ribeye steak earned rave reviews. The lamb chops and roasted chicken also delighted our taste buds, and we wrapped up with their delightful tiramisu. Barbalu truly made our graduation celebration special. Special thank you to Adriana and the staff for great service.

Celebrated my father in law's birthday here. We were seated promptly for our 6pm reservation and…read morethey were accommodating of our kids with high chairs readily available. In fact, it seemed like practically every table had a baby or young child so it feels kid friendly. We ordered fried calamari and a Margherita pizza pie and a Parmigiana pie to share as our starters - all were tasty. FIL tried the Ribeye Steak and my MIL had the Wild King Salmon which they liked, but I thought their highlights were their homemade pastas. I loved my order, the Tagliolini with Maitaki Mushrooms and Tiger Shrimp in Cream Sauce - delicious without being too heavy. My husband enjoyed the Squid Ink Tonnarelli Allo Scoglio which had a spicy kick and my SIL liked the gnocchi. My daughter has an egg allergy and I appreciated how the waitress made efforts to double check with the kitchen which menu items were safe. They were able to accommodate with a spaghetti with ragu sauce for my kids to share. Dessert was alright. They were very sweet with birthday candles and singing a song for my FIL. My husband loved the affogato. The tiramisu was decent. The crème brulee was an interesting chocolate orange flavor. The kids didn't care to finish their chocolate cake though, which was pretty dry. All in all, it was a great dinner. The pasta portions were smaller than expected but they were delicious and feels just right if you get some appetizers and pizza as well. Would return again for the pastas.

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Piccola Cucina Casa

4.6(79 reviews)
0.8 mi•Boerum Hill

Enjoyed dinner here with two others. Everyone liked their food, the wine pours were generous…read moreconsidering the prevailing standard in NYC, and the Mezcal selection good. Guacamole served up with chips as an appetizer had universal praise. Enchiladas with rice and beans as sides were presented nicely and satisfied.

Piccola Cucina Casa is a charming, modern restaurant, and overall I had a pleasant enough dinner,…read morebut there were enough small issues that the experience landed closer to average than exceptional for me. The first issue is the arrival setup. There is very little room to wait inside, aside from a small area near the entrance, so depending on how busy it is you may end up waiting outside. More awkwardly, there did not seem to be a dedicated host stationed at the front during our visit. The people handling seating were farther into the restaurant, so you have to walk partway through the dining room to figure out whom to speak with, only to then be directed back toward the entrance. It is a relatively minor design and operational issue, but it makes the arrival feel less polished than the room itself. The restaurant is otherwise attractive and has a lively, intimate feel. My cocktail was fine, but not particularly memorable. For dinner, I ordered the paccheri ai tre crostacei with langoustine, lobster and shrimp. The seafood itself was enjoyable, but the pasta struck me as undercooked rather than simply pleasantly al dente. The food also came out extremely quickly, to the point that the meal felt rushed. I cannot say whether the speed directly caused the pasta issue, but taken together, the pacing and the undercooked pasta made the dish feel as though it could have benefited from a little more time. A practical note about the dish: it is very much a shell-on preparation. There was shell with some of the lobster as well, so anyone who dislikes dealing with shells should know that before ordering. Also, although lobster is included in the description, I would not order this expecting a particularly generous amount of lobster. It is better thought of as a mixed shellfish pasta rather than a lobster-forward dish. We did not order appetizers, so I cannot pretend this was a comprehensive survey of the kitchen. That is one reason I would not make sweeping claims about the restaurant based on this meal alone. Nothing about the evening was disastrous. The restaurant is appealing, the meal was perfectly edible, and there were things to like. But between the awkward check-in setup, the rushed pacing, an unremarkable cocktail, and pasta that seemed undercooked, I also did not leave feeling that I had experienced something especially memorable. For me, this was a solid three-star dinner: pleasant and somewhat above average in atmosphere, but with enough execution and pacing issues that I would have difficulty rating the experience higher based on this visit.

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Piccola Cucina Casa - Nice room

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Evelina - Evelina's Dining Room -  Shot by Shane Condino

Evelina

4.4(515 reviews)
0.0 mi•Fort Greene
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Split the the zucchini blossoms with my partner, mozz, capers and cetara anchoivies were delicately…read morefried and delicious. An umami bomb in a very pleasant way. Oxtail pappardelle with a healthy dose of grana hit the spot. Just the right portion size. Black sea bass with corn puree, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, radishes, salsa verde was incredible. It's obvious there's talented people in the kitchen. Just go if you are in the fort greene area.

I recently had dinner with friends at Evelina and had a nice experience. We started with the…read morezucchini blossoms, which were okay, and the fritto misto, which was delicious. The calamari and shrimp were perfectly crispy, although I wish the portion included more than two shrimp. For drinks, I ordered the Lavinia, and it was excellent--a refreshing blend of tequila, lime, orange, and a nice touch of honey. For my entrée, I had the grilled pork chops, which were cooked perfectly. The pistachio gremolata added a unique burst of flavor that really elevated the dish. My friends ordered a variety of pasta dishes, which I tried and tasted good, and everyone enjoyed their meals. We ended with dessert and tried both the traditional tiramisu, which was very good, and the budino--a butterscotch pudding with pistachio gelato--which completely stole the show. It was absolutely amazing. Overall, a great dining experience, and I'd definitely return.

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Piccoli Trattoria

Piccoli Trattoria

4.4(664 reviews)
1.9 mi•South Slope, Park Slope
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Cute and heartwarming authentic Italian restaurant on the 6th Ave! They offer some outside tables!…read moreWe were two people around 7pm, that spot is a hidden jam! It was lively :) They have some today's special menu you should definitely check out. Their wine list is awesome! & The beer came ice cold! We started the beet salad and grilled calamari- both are excellent!! The salad was so refreshing! Also grilled calamari was marinated with basil- flavorful with hint of lemon juice. I want to have them againnn! And we got the gnocchi with oil. It was rich and creamy, flavorful and peppery. We were so filled with happiness ・:*+.\(( °° ))/.:+ was already planning to come back xxxx there were only two servers who were working hard, friendly! Thank you so much!!

3 stars. Overall, there were some genuinely good parts of the meal, although the experience was a…read morelittle uneven. I started with the fig jam, prosciutto, and gorgonzola appetizer. Overall it was good, but the combination needed better balance. The gorgonzola had a pretty aggressive bite, and paired with the saltiness of the prosciutto it became a little much. There were some greens underneath, and once I incorporated those into each bite, they mellowed everything out considerably. I actually think the greens needed to be treated as part of the dish rather than essentially garnish. For my entrée I had the special, a risotto with clams and octopus. The octopus was easily the best part. The clams were extremely small and pretty average, to the point that I'm not sure they added much to the dish at all. The risotto itself was also surprisingly bland and not particularly enjoyable on its own. Mixed with the octopus, however, it worked much better and became a genuinely enjoyable bite. That's ultimately where the dish felt a little uneven: the strongest component was carrying the rest of the plate rather than everything working together. Service was fine when I arrived, but became noticeably slower once the outdoor seating filled up. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor sections, but appeared to have only two servers, with the hostess also serving and a barback supporting the operation. Once the patio got busy, most of the staff's attention shifted outside and the indoor dining room received considerably less attention. Nobody seemed lazy or inattentive individually. It simply looked understaffed for the number of tables they were trying to cover. One additional server during the busy period probably would have made a substantial difference. And, admittedly a minor thing, an Italian restaurant having limoncello but no amaretto was disappointing. Nothing here was terrible. The appetizer had good ideas, the octopus was quite good, and the meal had several enjoyable moments. The food and service were just inconsistent enough that I couldn't quite call it a strong three-star experience, but it was close. I'd put it around 2.75 stars, which I'm comfortable rounding to three.

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Lilia

3.9(1.4k reviews)
2.2 mi•Williamsburg - North Side
•$$$$

Lilia has been on my Brooklyn bucket list for a long time, and I finally got to try it -- and…read morehonestly, it was incredible. Of course, we did what we always do; showed up without a reservation haha... It was packed, and the hostess told us the was no way they could seat us. Defeated, we went outside ans sat on a bench trying to figure out our next move. Then the unimaginable happened. One of the people running the floor passed us outside, started chatting with us, and said, "let me double-check". A few minutes later, he came back and got us a table! He make sure we understood that we only had it for a short window bc they needed it back at a certain time -- but we got at least hour and a half to enjoy it so we were THRILLED. To us that was more than enough. He really went out of his way to make it happen, and honestly wish I remembered his name so I could give him the credit he deserves. And the service from there was outstanding. Even though we knew we had a time restriction, we never felt rushed or hurried for a second. Everything felt relaxed, attentive, and perfectly paced, which made them whole experience even better. Once we sat down, we started ordering as quickly as possible. The grilled clams were insanely good -- flavorful and with just the right little kick. The Nduja & sungold tomato toast was surprise favorite. The tomatoes were so juicy, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Simple, but SO good. The little gem salad was fresh, crunchy and exactly what we needed in between all the richer dishes. For pastas, I had the mafaldini with parmigiano, one of their signatures, and it was delicious. BUT... I have to give the win to my husband's pick, rigatoni alla diavola. I know they are completely different dishes, and Im usually a white-sauce kind of girl, but there was something about that bold, spicy flavor that just HIT THE SPOT. And dessert... The vanilla soft serve gelato and the warm rasberry tart together were the perfect combination -- creamy, warm, fruity, and just the right way to finish our lucky dinner. Lilia was absolutely worth the wait and definitely lived up to the hype. Another Brooklyn spot checked off the list -- and one I'd happily go back to.

I managed to get a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm when my friends were visiting. I'm not sure why this…read moreplace is so hyped because I found the experience to be good, but definitely absolutely not worth having to snag a resy not at 9pm via priority notify. For starters: the bread was good (hard to mess up though?) the squash was fine, and I wish the tomatoes had been heirloom or thicker cut. For mains: the sheep's milk agnolotti was not for me, it was oddly sweet, I'm honestly not sure why it's so popular. The rigatoni and gnocchi were very good - the rigatoni was perfectly al dente paired with good flavor and the texture of the gnocchi was perfect. Highly recommend ordering these. Dessert: they definitely don't skimp on the dessert, we each got our own but the gelato options were definitely shareable. They also had amaro options which I always appreciate but didn't get this time. The space was a little cramped indoors though that didn't bother me as much as the temperature. It was a really hot summer day and I don't think they had air conditioning? Or if they did it definitely was not at an ideal temperature as I didn't feel like there was much air circulation.

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Bamonte's - Sides--green beans and potatoes

Bamonte's

4.0(537 reviews)
2.1 mi•Williamsburg - North Side
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my experience at Bamonte's was amazing!! the food, environment and service was 10/10 here. my…read moresister was dairy free and they catered to her preferences and never forgot about it! the bread, chicken parm, eggplant parm and pasta was amazing! the prosciutto and cheese here was of quality too.

We visited Bamonte's for a friend's early birthday dinner, and unfortunately, the experience fell…read morefar below our expectations. I came to New York to celebrate her, so this dinner was supposed to be a special part of that trip. The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate, and initially, everything seemed promising. We were seated near the front, which wasn't our preferred location, but we didn't have a reservation, so that wasn't my main concern. I also appreciated that the bar was showing the Eagles game, and my friends really enjoyed the mussels and the drinks were good! The biggest disappointment was the service and THE FOOD WAS EVEN MORE. We had three servers throughout our visit, and the first two stopped assisting us without a clear handoff or explanation. They seemed irritated by our questions as we tried to understand the menu, including options we had seen online but not in person. We weren't familiar with everything being offered and would have appreciated some patience and guidance. Instead, I felt uncomfortable even trying to choose a meal. And I understand it's like a family based restaurant you know- so I expected the warm feeling of an Italian kitchen. Well NO. Our third server was much more patient and helpful, and I truly appreciated his effort. He orchestrated singing to my friend for her birthday(which they do for all birthdays ) and took a picture of our group, giving us some sweet memories from the evening. Unfortunately, by the time he took over, much of the damage to the experience had already been done. As for the food, I sent back the pasta e fagioli because it contained prosciutto. That could be my bad. Later, after discussing options with our third server, I received a pasta dish in chicken broth that was essentially a soup. It may be a traditional preparation I'm unfamiliar with, but it wasn't what I understood I was ordering or wanted for dinner. I ended up without a satisfying meal, although I did have a French 75. But like I've never seen this dish and like idk. I also asked for chicken scampi, but also was informed that scampi's only for seafood and they refused to make it because culturally not appropriate and I respect that as well but putting that out there as well. So then to get this from going from wanting an authentic pasta dish it just blew my mind. I do appreciate the third server trying to accommodate but like seriously what was this? One friend ordered the lasagna, which I would personally rate around a 6 out of 10. Another settled on spaghetti and meatballs after becoming frustrated with the ordering process. My friend who ordered shrimp scampi hadn't understood that it came with two sides rather than pasta. She ordered pasta separately, but felt it didn't complement the dish well. Not to mention that she asked for spaghetti noodles and they brought penne. I believe . I'm just confused like we didn't feel like we were being heard . Clearer explanations could have helped us make choices we would actually enjoy. It's just crazy because I really expected this to go perfectly and there's such great reviews and it's like what happened here.? If you're considering visiting, I recommend reviewing the menu beforehand to make sure it suits your needs. Be aware that some items we saw online weren't on the menu in person, and there were additional offerings we hadn't seen online. It may also help to call ahead and ask about the current menu and daily specials, although I can't speak to how readily they answer the phone. Our bill came to approximately $400, mostin our group left feeling hungry and dissatisfied. Spending that much on a birthday dinner and leaving so disappointed was incredibly frustrating. Three of us honestly wanted to send our dishes back, but in the spirit of our friends birthday, decided to just eat it up and try to enjoy the night to the best of our ability. I on the other hand on any other night might have caused more of a fuss. I can't speak to why the first two servers treated us that way, and I won't speculate about their intentions. I can only speak to how the service felt: unwelcoming, impatient, and uncomfortable. The space itself was cozy, but the energy of those interactions made it difficult to enjoy being there. I'm grateful to our final server for his patience, the birthday song, and our group photo. Those moments mattered, especially because we were there to celebrate someone special. But even with those bright spots, the overall experience was a 0 out of 10 for me. This reflects our personal visit, and based on that experience, I would not return.

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Breast Chicken Parmigiana

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