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IL Brigante

3.8 (578 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Burrata Mozzarella
Tessa B.

Really enjoyable experience! I got the spaghetti vongole and ate the entire thing...they are also generous with the burrata portions. Cozy inside so be prepared to sit close to other parties, and they will have music playing on the speakers, but wasn't too loud for us to not hear each other. Complimentary bread wasn't the best but it's free so I can't dock any stars for that. Everyone loved our food and service was great. Would return

Shefali P.

Menu was pretty limited for a vegetarian and the Pizza was nothing special in my personal opinion. For someone looking for authentic meat-centric dishes I feel your experience will be different. The soufflé was delicious but a little dry for my preference. Service:9/10 Has Apple Pay at the counter Ambiance 7/10 Very cramped

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Adam C.

We were staying in FiDi and Il Brigante was a short walk, located in the Seaport. Very cool area and open late. The food was amazing. The service was great. We sat outside with a 10pm reservation and it was still lively and welcoming. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

Lisa T.

This restaurant is very small and cozy with a few outdoor tables. It's very close to the Seaport. Service was ok but a little pushy. The pizza we had as an appetizer was just meh...OK. My grilled chicken breast was unfortunately tough and dry. The green salad was good and had a tasty vinegarette dressing. They have ONE bathroom in the whole place and if you are waiting on line for it, there is nowhere to wait except right in the doorway to the kitchen which is a tight squeeze from all the waitstaff activity.

Francesca L.

Lunch on Friday al fresco at il Brigante on a quiet side street near South Street Seaport. We started with the arancine. For main courses we had gnocchi alla Sorrentina, fettuccine Bolognese, and spinach fettuccine with truffles, mushrooms and tomatoes, along with a crisp Vermentino. It was a long, leisurely and delicious lunch!

Gnocchi
Deanna A.

The food, service and ambiance is amazing! The manager is so kind and loves wham! (He turned up the music when they came on) such a great experience especially at Christmas! Merry Christmas don't miss the delicious food and fun.

Rigatoni Funghi e Salsiccia (front) and Spaghetti alle Vongole Veraci (back)

We made a last-minute reservation on July 4th hoping to be near enough to watch the fireworks. The food and ambience were both great! Both pastas were amazing but I liked the rigatoni more (I may be biased though because I do love pink sauce)! The outdoor seating was intimate and quiet, I loved that the tables were spaced out so each table could have private conversations. Servers were attentive, and came at the right moments to check in. Kind of an aside, but after the meal, we were able to head down an alleyway to get a good view of the fireworks! Dining at Il Brigante was a great last-minute decision :)

Rashid B.

Recently came here with the kids and family to enjoy a meal, and it was a great experience! The pasta dishes were delicious, and we also tried the chicken and Bronzino, which were really good. The calamari was another hit. The drinks complemented the food perfectly, and the service was super friendly. It was a bit light due to how packed the place was, and if you're sitting inside, expect it to be louder than usual. Overall, the service and food make it worth coming back again! Regarding Yelp, I recently had my Elite status removed after 8 years because I'm a business owner. Despite not being related or affiliated with any food businesses--only a local real estate office in NY--Yelp managers believe a business owner shouldn't be an Elite reviewer. In my opinion, being a business owner shouldn't disqualify someone from providing honest and fair reviews of unrelated businesses. My reviews are meant to be helpful and honest, and I believe that shouldn't affect my Elite status.

Daniella G.

Very good Italian with a cozy feel! I stumbled upon this place by chance with very low expectations and I loved it! Tried three different pastas and all great. The staff was really nice and hey answered all our questions and made great recommendations. I will be coming back

Pesto w chicken
Nicole K.

Really not a bad spot to check out if you're in the area. It's a nice little Italian place with outdoor seating near the Seaport. Good service and decent pasta, I'm not normally a huge pesto fan but I liked this one

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Wendy C.

As soon as we walked in, my partner and I were seated by a lively and friendly host, but problems arose as soon as we sat down. Service: The waitress helping us gave my partner and I attitude when we needed a little more time deciding what to order (this was the very first time she asked if we were ready to order) and to have a bottle of sparkling water instead of tap. She visibly rolled her eyes. When she brought the bottle of Pellegrino and glasses out, she placed my glass right on the middle of the menu (the very menu I was looking at in order to decide what to order). I thought she wanted us to order quicker? We ultimately laughed both instances off, thinking it was an off day for her, but then noticed she was very polite and smiley to a couple that was leaving (she smiled and joked with them because they almost left their leftovers behind). I'm guessing it wasn't an off day after all. She was just off for us. All the other gentlemen that we interacted with were pleasant and friendly, so it's not a restaurant thing; it's definitely a person thing. Ambiance: Their outdoor setting is quite cozy and romantic looking. We didn't get to enjoy it, though, because we walked in too late. But the inside is equally as cozy and romantic. The brick stone walls and dim lighting adds to the coziness of it all. Food: The carbonara wasn't bad, but flavor wise, it was lacking. Definitely not cheesy enough. But most importantly, it was lacking a 'wow' factor because the dish tasted dead. The chicken and sausage with roasted potatoes and green beans (blanking on the Italian name): the chicken was breaded and the sauce it was coated in made me think I was actually having Chinese food. The only things that reminded me that I was having an Italian dish were the sausages, potatoes, and location I was in. Overall, I cannot picture myself coming back nor can I imagine myself recommending this place to anyone I know.

Tiramisu
Heidi L.

Cute little Italian place near South Street Seaport. I love the grilled branzino. It was so fresh and flavorful. My family love their pasta dishes with seafoods as well. The tiramisu was light and had strong rum flavor. The crunchy shaved dark chocolate topping added interesting texture to it. Service was friendly and the place was charming. We will definitely return.

Caprese Di Bufala
Melissa M.

Our go to Italian whenever by the seaport. Meatballs are just like grandmas and the sauce is perfect! Inside is cozy and rustic. But I usually sit outside during the warmer months. Service is always on point for how busy it always is.

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Totally insane and delicious. Our concierge recommended and it was amazing. Small and charming spot with delicious pizza and great service

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Meh. Eggplant parm was good. Otherwise, save your money. Swordfish was dry and tough. Drinks were unimpressive.

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The food is amazing, the staff very nice and accommodating, and the owner is incredibly kind. Couldn't recommend this place more.

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