This is one of the hidden gems of Brooklyn. The owner, Gersi, has assembled a beautifully trained staff of chefs, servers, hosts, and bartenders that offer beautiful Italian foods, at affordable pricing. If you're lookin for a great dish, with flavors you won't find anywhere else, Look no further than Gersi. read more

Gersi - Grilled Polenta. Everything underneath was stunning. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

3.5 First time brunch dining in on a continued arctic winter day. The dining area was packed when we arrived. Service was friendly and we kicked things off with a delicious Ginger Lime Margarita. Focaccia and a White Bean tapenade was brought to the table on the house and it was very good. We both ordered the Zucchini Omelet with Fontina Cheese and it was served with a side salad along with one slice of toasted bread. We asked for more bread but since they ran out, more foccacia (and yet more beans) was brought to the table. Though I enjoyed my brunch and omelet, my dining partner didn't share the same sentiment. (Her omelet had to be remade upon first arriving to the table). I'd return. read more

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Stumbled upon this little hole in the wall Italian restaurant, and I have to say the ambiance was really charming. We were seated in the backyard under string lights, which definitely added to the overall vibe. Service was great to,the servers frequently came by to swap out plates and refill our waters. Kudos to them! As a group, we ordered a few bruschetta boards with different combinations. The one with lots of tomatoes and garlic bread stood out, simple but delicious. The bread was perfectly toasted and full of flavor, making for a solid appetizer. For my entrée, I went with the carbonara. It was decent,the pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was creamy from all the parmesan. While it was good, I felt it was missing a "wow" factor that would make me want to order it again. Overall, a cute spot with a cozy atmosphere and solid food. read more

Gersi - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went back to this restaurant a while ago with two others for brunch as the coffee shop next door was jam-packed. This place by comparison was pretty quiet with a handful of people and eventually, there was a lot more. The staff was a bit overwhelmed and it took a very long time to get everything so if you don't have a lot of time to spare, I might suggest another place for brunch even though I think the food was outstanding. As per dinner, they give you some excellent focaccia along with some delicious beans which are very garlicky. I went with a dish that I haven't had in a while which are Baked Eggs also known as Uova al Purgatorio or in other words, Eggs in Purgatory. This humorously named dish consists of said poached eggs baked in a somewhat spicy tomato sauce. They have the traditional version listed as Pomodoro Parmigiano (for $13.95) which you can also add house mozzarella (+ $4.50) or eggplant (+ $3.50) for extra but I went with something unique which was the Ragu With Meatballs & Sausage for $15.95. By comparison to the usual dish, the meatballs and sausage as well as the meat sauce added an extra richness to said dish along with more texture. The dish also came with some bread to dip in said tomato sauce. This was an excellent take on a personal favorite. The others also liked their food. As I liked the dinner here and I liked the brunch even more, I'll bump it up a bit. For the area, this has become my second favorite Italian place to Noodle Pudding and that is saying something as there are way too many Italian places in the area. read more

Gersi - Free focaccia and bean dip. Always tasty. Nice and garlicky - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This Italian spot in Cobble Hill is so intimate and cozy. We came in for a quick date night and were seated within minutes. The space is small with tables quite close to each other, so it can be a bit loud on a busy night. I do like the dark ambiance with the table light and simple floral centerpieces. To start off, I had the Ginger Margarita ($14) while the fiancé had the Gersi Manhattan ($14). You don't often see a Ginger Margarita, so I enjoyed this drink a lot especially with a piece of real ginger to top. They also brought some toasted bread with some garlic cannellini beans. This was an interesting pairing. I'm not really a fan of beans, but this was not too bad (or I was starving too). For our main courses, I had the Bucatini Carbonara ($24.95) and the fiancé had Chicken Parmigiana ($27.95), which were both items on their specials. The carbonara was so creamy and cheesy. As much as I love cheesy, it got a bit overwhelming and heavy towards the end --best to share this one. It's a good spot for a nice, Italian meal but nothing too special from all the Italian restaurants in the neighborhood. They do offer 3% discount if you pay with cash though. read more

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A cute and cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Carroll gardens! Managed to get a Friday dinner res and Gersi did not disappoint. The chicken parm was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. A little hectic as the restaurant is pretty narrow and we were sat right next to the door however our waitress was really sweet and attentive. read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The busy neighborhood feel of the restaurant and the service were great. But the real star of the show was the food. The foccaccia and beans provided a filling start when other restaurants are cutting back on bread. But the main course was the best. The arctic char was served on a massive bed of beans with capers, tomatoes, onions, etc mixed in! I wanted to go healthy and was initially disappointed to skip the pasta, but the fish was no consolation prize. My significant other enjoyed her calamari with black pasta meal, too. We look forward to going back when the weather is more conducive to patio dining. read more

We have had two visits here and both were stellar. It has a cute neighborhood vibe with having sophistication. The inside is intimate and the back garden is covered and is nice. The prices are great and a bit lower than other Italian spots but don't let that fool you, care is taken with the dishes. My husbands chicken parm is the best I've had. My branzino was a nice portion. It was served with arugula and I ordered delicious roasted cauliflower as a side. Our first visit, we ordered just pasta dishes and the squid ink pasta was a stand out. They do take reservations and be advised to do so, as this place is popular. read more

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Amazing right from the start. We had reservations and arrived 20 minutes early. They still sat us immediately on the outside patio with no problems. Host was very polite. Immediately we were brought our waters and the waitress came right over. Some nice options for drinks for us. Of course a nice wine list and a bunch of specialty drinks. Ordered some glasses of wine and had to try the Basil mojito. Appetizers galore so we ordered the Caesar Kales salad. Very good. They also brought us some cheesy bread sticks with some marinated beans. For dinner many options for all. I had to order the pasta and clams dish. So good. We also ordered the lemon pasta and spicy rigatoni dish. Both were well liked. Portions were large and inexpensive for NYC. Shout out to our waitress Iona and staff. All were working together to make sure everything was perfect. A must try if you are staying in Gowanus or Prospect Hill. Come check them out. read more

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My favorite pasta restaurant! The pasta is always delicious and they usually have seasonal specials. Their back garden in the summer is also really pretty! read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Whenever in Brooklyn, this is my spot for Italian. Great ambiance and incredible food. read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So, so, so delicious! My twin sister lives nearby and we had some friends visiting from out of town. One of us is gluten free, so we wanted to make sure to find a place that would have plenty of gluten free options. Gersi is definitely one of those places! My sister has come many times, so it was highly recommended. We were seated quickly, even without a reservation, and the waitstaff was incredibly friendly. Of note, one of the servers was incredibly responsive refilling our waters -- such great service! The worst part about Gersi is having to pick only ONE of their delicious pastas! Seriously, everything on the menu sounded spectacular, and it was almost impossible to pick what to have for dinner. In the end, a few of us selected the lemon pasta, which was 1000/10. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

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I've heard about how good this place is from friends and it really delivered on my visit. Loves: + Pasta is yum. We had the homemade spaghetti cacio e pepe ($20), handmade tagliatelle bolognese ($23), and rigatoni siciliana ($23). I liked everything. + Loved the sweet pepper and ricotta crostino ($11) + Easy to get same day reservations + Indoor seating but also heated garden seating + Really sweet and patient staff Maybe too premature to say after a single visit, but Gersi could very well be one of my fave restaurants in Cobble Hill. :) read more

Gersi - Handmade tagliatelle bolognese ($23) left, rigatoni siciliana ($23) top, and spaghetti cacio e pepe ($20) right. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Gersi is one of those places that is solid for dinner & brunch. I had a great experience on both occasions. The dishes were delicious, the service was great, and the price point was solid. We split several of the dishes - good portions! For Sunday brunch, we shared the french toast, and everyone was raving about it. They have a nice selection of drinks as well. The ambiance in both the main / back patio is nice. I would recommend getting reservations. They get busy and you want to avoid the long waits. I can't wait to go back soon! read more

We didn't have reservations on Sunday night during the holidays but stopped by anyway. The restaurant looked charming and the staff were friendly. We started with burrata, and an eggplant app-- very tasty! Entrees were homemade tagliatelle with mushrooms (so many mushrooms!), and chicken parm. Everything was good. I can't vouch for the focaccia - they must have run out so gave us bread instead. A warm, inviting restaurant that I would be happy to return. read more

Food was mixed. Pasta is not their strong point based on my order of spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs were small dry and tasteless. Sauce was a creamy tomato which again was tasteless. Their calamari was great, gem salad very good and branzino was very good. Service was a bit slow and forgetful. read more

What can I say about Gersi? I've had a long history. I was visiting Brooklyn and shopping on Court St. I saw a man in front of a restaurant under renovations just staring up at the front facade. I stopped and asked him what he was looking at. He said he was trying to make decision about the name placement. He introduced himself as the owner. A very friendly sort of fellow. He suggested I come when they open. Unfortunately, I returned home and could not go. A few years later, I moved to New York. Of course, I tried Gersi. It was fabulous. The Food, Service, and Ambiance!!! Nothing compares to enjoying Gersi's delicious brunch in the back garden on a glorious spring morning. I have been back many times. Even my first date with my EHarmony found husband was here. He loved the eggs Benedict as much as I did. Of course, we return every year on our 1st date anniversary (photo is from this yrs dinner). It's is delicious every time. I've never had a bad meal or unprofessional staff. Make sure you make reservations. There is often a line. read more

This is the best Italian food ever! Martin was our waiter. He was very attentive and the food was amazing. I had linguini with clams and added gulf shrimp and it was nothing short of perfect! Definitely a go to spot! read more

Had a quick dinner here with some friends after hanging at a little game lounge across the street. The staff that greeted us as we came in was super friendly, and we sat immediately. It was a very warm day, (and perhaps the AC wasn't working) but the fans right near the tables kept us very comfortable, shoutout to the team! I was pleasantly surprised by the house bread that was served with a white bean spread - a really unique choice that was very flavorful! To start we got the Ricotta Crostini & the Mozzarella di Bufala (these were okay, but I wouldn't get them again. The size of the Mozzarella was pretty funny in retrospect to pay $20 for.) Our pastas (forgot to take a pic of the last one dropped) were definitely better, and my friends seemed to enjoy their meals, even if we all wished a bit more from the portions. I specifically had the squid ink pasta, and it was really decent & the calamari perfectly grilled. Not sure if there was a dessert menu, because we weren't offered one? But shoutout to the bartender for making one of the best lemonades I've ever had! read more

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Gersi has some good food in a nice setting. I highly recommend the black gnocchi, which is unique and not seen much on menus or at all. It was a great flavor, a big portion, and full of seafood. The kale caesar is very good as well as was the lugging with clams. Also, a big portion. read more

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I absolutely love Italian food! Everything was so good I don't have not one complaint. The service was great, the server was really knowledgeable when it came to the menu. My fiancé had a kale salad it's so big two people can share, I had a pesto pasta it was absolutely amazing! I can taste how fresh it was. If you're looking for a really good Italian restaurant try this place you will not be disappointed! read more

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Fabulous service and food! And the ambiance is very cute - especially in the garden. My cousin came here for brunch last Sunday and I have to say I was pleasantly. Our waiter was very sweet and accommodating. Our food was delicious. I had the Italian Cobb salad and my cousin had the French Toast. Both looked and tasted delicious. I highly recommend doing brunch here. read more

Gersi - French Toast - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love to write reviews of local restaurants that just do everything great. I'm. a pasta snob and very few restraunts prepare pasta correctly. The cooking of the pasta is a simple thing yet most overcook it !! Gersi prepared it perfectly ! The Lemon Pasta was excellent. Kale salad was huge !! Polenta dish was great. Nice portions of authentic food !! read more

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This is my favorite Italian spot in Carroll Gardens! The pasta is so fresh, and they have a really cute heated garden in the back, as well as sidewalk seating and adorable indoor seating. The waitstaff is always very pleasant, and they offer free delivery if you live in the area. Honorable mention: Gersi's Instagram page! Their posts always make me smile. They are constantly highlighting their employees, from birthday posts to simple appreciation posts. It looks like a positive, healthy environment, which is rare in the restaurant industry. If you're ever in Carroll Gardens and in the mood for great pasta, check this place out! read more

Not what it once was. One of the main selling points I always kept in my mind about Gersi was that they had fresh handmade pasta. I was here 3 years ago and the tagliatelle bolognese was delicate and amazing. Props to them for surviving the pandemi and they're still okay today, but the linguini in the linguini alla vongole seemed packaged and the spaghetti was questionable. I understand times change and it's difficult to maintain high standards but I'm dissapointed their handmade pasta has faltered. read more

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My Cobble Hill-residing friend lured me to her hood with the promise of neighborhood brunchy goodness followed by cute kitty playtime at her place. The kitty playtime delivered--the brunch at Gersi did not. The Penne Pomodoro and Basilico was so undercooked as to be almost inedible. The sauce was too salty and the penne felt like pencil erasers. The complimentary bread and bean dip was better, but that's not saying much. And my Bellini was too sweet. We sat in the back greenhouse area, which was supposed to be really great, but just felt like a loud, plastic-enclosed soundgarden, with all the screaming young children near us. read more

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Best chicken Parmesan and tiramisu we have ever had. We will definitely be returning again for more. Service was excellent. Ty read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I never write a review to complain but I have been fuming over this terrible meal experience for days and feel I need to warn people. We came here for Christmas Eve as a family and were so excited to have a festive holiday meal. First thing.... the ridiculous upcharging!!! I ordered a martini with a lemon twist. When the bill came I saw they charged me an additional 2$ (!!!) for the tiny sliver of lemon in my drink. I order this in every restaurant I go to and have NEVER been charged extra for the lemon twist. Then I ordered a pasta and the waitress said "do you want me to add ricotta? It completes the dish but I always ask people first.". I said "sure!" and then was charged 5$ extra dollars for that! And it made the pasta mushy and gross. I ate a few bites but that was it. Next.... And this is my biggest complaint.... My husband has a VERY serious wheat allergy. I was happy the waitress asked IMMEDIATELY if there were allergies and we told her and she thoughtfully wrote it down. He ordered the steak special and they brought out the wrong steak order and on top of that, the steak was on top of a GIANT piece of bread which would have put my husband in an ambulance. Thankfully my daughter immediately saw it and we alerted the waitress. We also told her it seemed to be the wrong steak order. They took the steak back and after we all finished our meal, and he watched us all eat our pasta, they finally brought out the wrong steak order again minus the bread. My husband ate it bc we didn't want to complain and we didn't want to wait again, but we mentioned to the waitress it had been the wrong steak order she said, "well did you like it?" My husband, not wanting to be rude said "yes" and she said "then it's fine!". So not only did he almost eat something that could've potentially put him in anaphylaxis, he had to eat after everyone was done, and it was the wrong order, AND they charged him for the steak! We will never return again. It was such a crappy experience. read more

Pretty solid pasta spot with great drinks and seasonal pasta options! We ordered the tomato bruschetta, brussel sprouts, corn and ricotta ravioli, lamb ragu parpardelle and squid ink pasta. For drinks, we got a Lambrusco and the white wine sangria. Everything tasted amazing but the corn and ricotta ravioli and parpaddelle lamb ragu stood out the most! The brussel sprouts were disappointing, feels like they just roasted it and threw cheese on it. They have an outdoor backyard patio area, which is super nice in warm weather. Service was great too! read more

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Went one month ago--- waiter forgot our drinks, apps, and even one of the guests entire orders. Talked to manager- and was offered one glass of wine. Good food but understaffed and no accountability read more

I've been to Gersi for both brunch & dinner, but this review is for brunch specifically! Menu had a lot of options but was not overwhelming, a good amount of options for vegetarians as well. We got the eggs in purgatory, steak & eggs, and roasted potatoes. More than enough for two, ended up being very filling but none left over since the food was so good! Only took one star off because they seated everyone closely together even with multiple open tables. Full review below: Food - brunch specific! Eggs in purgatory was the vegetarian dish we ordered, delicious & very filling. Steak and eggs was pretty average but a solid choice. Very generous side of roasted potatoes. Service - overall pretty attentive but you may have to wait for water / the bill if they're busy Insider tips - go on a nice day! There's beautiful backyard seating you can also rent out for parties & private events. The restaurant doesn't really start filling up until 11/11:30 on the weekend, and they also give complimentary white bean dip & bread (: Good for - date night, brunch with friends read more

Gersi - Eggs in purgatory, roasted potatoes, steak & eggs, and their complimentary white bean dip - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good italian food! It brings me back to italy. Our party of 6 shared a lot of appetizers and entrees. But my favorites were the burrata, kale caesar salad, chicken parm, and gnocchi. read more

Small little place that feels just like Italy! Service is amazing....everyone is so warm and friendly. I came solo for a quick lunch after reading amazing reviews for the Spaghetti al Limone. I absolutely love a good simple pasta and light but intense citrus flavors. I was greeted by the friendly host and give a beautiful window table to people watch. He highly recommended the same dish and said it's a classic on the menu. He brought our some free homemade focaccia bread with some cannellini beans soaked in olive oil. This was perfect to warm my appetite up for my bowl of pasta. Now for the main star of the show....the PASTA! OMG, this simple but divine lemon sauce was so so delicious! So simple but so bright and satisfying. Perfectly cooked spaghetti, lots of acid from the lemon and tons of cheese...you can't go wrong with this dish. GET THE SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE!!!! I'd come back over and over for this dish alone. AMAZING delicious food with great service!!! read more

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I love this place!!! The chicken parm is delicious and so is the shoshito peppers. Service took longer than expected the last time I was there but the food made up for it! read more

We came in last week again for drinks and it was great. The bartender there knows his stuff and you can order whatever you want and he is up to the task. Sometimes you go and order off menu and the drink isn't right, but he always has it. I love how they decorated for the holidays. We had a great time, ordered a few apps and had a few drinks. Great spot for a parent night out! read more

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Nice set up and backyard. The food is good but not great: the basics are good (example ragu) and the wine list is good too.

We had never been here before and I was excited to try as it came up on a list of places with gluten free options. We chose to sit in the back enclosed garden as the restaurant area was very full and loud. The back was much nicer. Once seated, I noticed that the menu didn't specify what was gluten-free except for a pasta. The waiter was very nice and went back the kitchen to the verify my choices. Some other waiter brought bread -- which went uneaten and no one offered a gluten free option. I had the sautéed calamari -- which was basically rubbery calamari in unflavored oil. My husband had the winter panzanella which he said wasn't bad and the persimmon offered a nice touch. For main courses, my husband had the cacio e pepe which he said is normally a bit creamier, but was okay. I had the grilled polenta -- and that was a bit meh. Basically, it was a square of polenta topped with fennel, loads of prosciutto, and two slices of cheese -- a flavor palette that did not work for me and a structure that looked like about a minute or less prep. Maybe it was my selections, but I wasn't a fan. My husband would give it a 3-4 stars but I felt under-impressed sadly. read more

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Fair prices, fresh pasta, decent vibe with extended covered heated eating area in the back so bigger than it seems. Good service. Yummy garlic beans and focaccia instead of a standard bread. We got kale salad with grilled chicken, lentil soup, better pasta and a side of salmon, and orrechette with broccoli raab and sausage. Nice glass of white wine and a hit coder with bourbon. Everything was perfect. No complaints at all. Will return. read more

Amazing food! Perfect portions! Fresh ingredients! Yummy wine! Warm hospitality! Family friendly! Fell in love with the high chairs - I've never seen such comfy chairs for mini foodies. The clams, bruschetta, salmon, and tiramisu were my favorite! Can't wait to try something new next time! read more

Gersi - Hands down the best high chair I've seen at a restaurant. Gersi is kid/family friendly approved! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best Italian I've found in Brooklyn. Their toast spreads are phenomenal... my favorite was liver on toast, garlic a close second. Everything here is top notch. Staff super friendly and outside seating is a nice plus on a warm day. read more