I used to be more then a regular; a booster (as in supporter, not petty thief) of not simply…read moreBrancaccio's... but of Joe himself. A truly genuine, authentic salt of the earth guy. And one of the greatest chefs I've ever had the pleasure to know. And I've known my share of cats who made their livings and their names in a kitchen. From the very first day I discovered Brancaccio's I felt a magic a connection that I knew would change my life, make my belly really f--kin' happy and set my soul a-dancin'. On that first day Joe and I talked about the great food of NY; most of it gone but not forgotten by those who were of the time. We both lamented the lose of the legendary Zito's bakery on Bleecker. I can't tell you how long it had been since I'd ran into someone who even remembered Zito's much less was intimate with the place. I knew I was home. This was well over a decade ago. I won't go into specific things on Joe's menu that are worth trying because quite literally... everything is amazing. It just is! Soul satisfying beyond my ability to do justice to. I'd also like to throw out as an example of the humanity of the joint and it's capt. Joe... Joe treats his employees with respect, R E S P E C T as Aretha belted, dignity and the aforementioned humanity which is beautiful and virtually non-existent these days as far as I can see... and you can taste it in his food. That's just a big-ass Right On! Finally I like to say two or three things: First that as I initially identified myself as "used to being a regular" as and this is by no means a boo-hoo thing simply a fact... I fell pretty ill for a while and am just now beginning my reentry into the world. And as a matter of fact during the recent drag of days for me a thought kept slamming into the walls of my head and that was that I couldn't wait to once again sink my teeth into Joe's food. Well that day is here and I'm salivating at the thought. "I'll take one of everything my man!" Secondly, understand I've never written anything like this... I'm actually down on the whole review culture. So if this sounds at all "over the top"... or written by a cousin who Joe owes money to, get that thought right out of your head. All of I said is sincere and one from the heart. And lastly an additional "oh yea baby" to Joe's taste in music.

Good sandwich and good service. I had sausage with pepper and cheese. Took our sandwich down to the…read morepark and had a nice day.

I've spent hours sourcing the best cappuccino in the Carroll Gardens / Boerum Hill / Cobble Hill /…read morePark Slope neighborhoods. And this is it. I haven't tried them all, obviously -- too many coffee shops -- but what I have tried, and come back to, over and over, is the products of the amazing team at Posto. It's not just about the skillfully made drinks or the balance of flavors, the fresh, Italian-style coffee or the filled-to-order Italian donuts and Maritozzos (iykyk) -- it's the overall ambience. You come here to put down the screen and enjoy the moment. So often do we rush through our coffees, or even bring them to meetings, at the beck and call of the city's hustle. But at Posto the kind, talented, customer-first team asks you to slow down and escape all of that, to savor every sip of coffee in the classic Italian style. Walking in feels more like a poem than a cafe. Gone are the transactional, disingenuous "how are you's" and instead you get to discover all sorts of fun barista (and bar) creations, Tuscan products, and fresh pasta. The servers and owner are always read to provide a recommendation, and like in Italian cafes, they bring whatever treats and drinks you land on to you. (My favorite aperol spritz is also from Posto.) Outside, the peaceful garden hosts two large umbrellas. It's vibrant, as if you're in a neighbor's backyard and they are willing to share a colorful moment with you, birds chirping overhead. As I finished the last drop of my cappuccino this morning, I realized that forty-five minutes had passed, and every sip of coffee was just as good as the last. Thank you!

Beautiful space and really charming! The atmosphere here is really relaxed and pretty much always…read morecrowded but rightfully so. They have great backyard space and a decent amount of seating inside as well. The staff is really friendly and make delicious coffee. I got a bombolone and a latte. I know they make fresh pasta but haven't had a chance and would love to come back to try.

Best authentic Italian items ! Canned tomatoes have the taste of bonus home cooking. Raviolis are…read morefresh and all Varieties are delicious.

Love the quality and variety of Italian foods in this shop. Good variety of prepared meals and…read moreingredients for your next big event or just for the week. Service is quick and efficient. They have fresh pasta, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, cheese, meat, and more. The shops is small and clean utilizing every space available.

What a bomb Italian grocery shop! Our friends told us about this place so we drove a good chunk to…read morecome here and it was definitely worth it. Delicious Italian cheeses brought us back home and also certain prepackaged cookies and snacks totally warmed our hearts. It's a rather large grocery store where you'll find all kinds of Italian things from cheese to pasta, everything is imported from Italy. We loved the semi stagionato cheese and took home a lot of delicious black pepper cheese. Loved finding many different things I normally don't while bringing back some nostalgic things we love. If I'm in the area again I'll for sure make a quick stop here, totally worth it.

Great selection of Italian meats, cheeses olive oil's. If you're looking for something Italian,…read morethey have it.

Pasta Fresca is one of those places that reminds you why Brooklyn's Italian food scene is…read morelegendary. If you go, do not leave without trying the stuffed sfogliatelle. The cheesesteak version and the sausage and peppers version were absolutely incredible - crispy on the outside, packed with flavor, and unlike anything I've had before. The rice balls were enormous and perfectly cooked, with an amazing texture and flavor. Everything we tried was fresh, consistent, and clearly made with care. To top it all off, the service was warm, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell why this place has been a neighborhood favorite for so many years. I'll definitely be back!

I've see the content on social media. I am occasionally in the neighborhood and had to stop by…read moretoday. I picked up an 11th Ave. hero, a prosciutto bread, sausage and broccoli rabe Savory Sfogliatella, lemon drop cookies and the PB&J layer cookies. Half of my order was gone before I got home. I was surprised I didn't pull over and eat everything. The food is amazing and will be a stop on my monthly trip to Dyker Heights. Keep up the amazing work and Happy Holidays!

I tried this place for the eggplant hero. Trying to discover the spots in the area for the best…read moreones. This one was okay and pretty average. In my opinion it could've been way more cheese. It was just sauce and eggplant. However, it had a very good amount of eggplant and that was a plus. The bread was nice and toasty and soaked up the flavor of the eggplant and the sauce. Overall, this sandwich was not bad. It just wasn't a favorite.

Between Lioni and Papa Pasquale, Bensonhurst just might have the father and daughter team that work…read moretogether to bring you some of the tastiest heroes that Brooklyn has to offer. Interestingly enough, the two establishments are right next to each other. This establishment is an Italian deli meets a butcher shop. However, you want to come here for a hero, that is the draw here, and the frozen pasta. I got my namesake hero, the Coney Island, and it is delicious. Thankfully he has a few tables outside to enjoy them. The hero is a bit heavy on the mustard, but it is beyond tasty. All the meats on it (sorry, I am too lazy this time to put them all in this review) work beautifully. The American cheese is a great binding agent like I thought it would be. The bread is perfect. The owner is fun and old fashioned and that is what makes this hero shop worth making a visit for when lunch is calling but you are not sure where to go. Before I left, I took a menu so I can order another hero from here again, if the hero I ordered stood up. It does.

Love, love, love their cacio e pepe! So much so that I asked if they sold the sauce lol. It's…read morereally delicious and even my daughter who was a little skeptical because of the pepper found it to be yummy and will constantly ask if we can go back. I am also a big fan of their soft serve. Great place, friendly staff!

This review is for their soft serve. The raspberry chocolate one to be specific. It's delicious!!!!…read moreIt did not taste like artificial raspberry flavor (cough syrup). Very smooth raspberry and chocolate taste with crunchy bits of chocolate pieces. Yum!

Can't believe a box of 36 cheese ravioli is only $8.99! Incredibly affordable and feeds the whole…read morefamily. Their famous ravioli are packed in boxes and refrigerated. They actually have multiple options like eggplant ravioli, broccoli rabe and a few more. They sell many Italian staples like cheese, sauces (vodka and tomato) and dried pasta. Also stock pantry items imported from Italy.

Ravioli's are great! The only thing I don't like is the owners attitude! He's very rude and not…read morefriendly at all! But the employees are very nice

The first time trying this pizza place and I was pleasantly surprised how good the chicken Alfredo…read morepasta was. Definitely will be trying other menu options very creamy, seasoned and the chicken was tender. The salad with avocado you can't beat.

First time trying them and ordered a ceasar salad and a large cheese pizza pie on Uber eats . Very…read moredisappointed with the salad the pizza is edible but the salad horrible.

Amazing food amazing service, I got the spaghetti /shrimp and broccoli Alfredo , spaghetti w meat…read moresauce and Barrada fried raviolis and there to die for cheese garlic bread super fresh made everything on the spot would recommend 100% and will definitely be back

The pasta itself was very oily. I'm not sure if it was from the cooking process or added afterward,…read morebut there was enough oil that the sauce wouldn't stick and just slid off the pasta. There's no seating available, and only one person was working despite a line out the door. He seemed overloaded, but to his credit, he was very friendly and had a great attitude. I might give this place another shot.