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    Macosa Trattoria

    4.4 (110 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mushroom pasta
    Lily L.

    Perfect date night spot!! My girlfriend and I were able to get a table around 7:30 on a weeknight, the restaurant was so cute and cozy, and there was even live music! We shared the burrata and broccoli and I got the mushroom pasta. Everything was absolutely delicious and came out quickly! And was so fresh! Great service too :)

    Ashley W.

    Small menu but absolutely delicious. The back patio was heated and a great casually elevated ambiance. The buratta didn't do the spilling thing so that was meh. The seafood souo was full of flavor. The pasta was good too. Great spot for the area

    Rhubarb soda
    Pamela K.

    We only stopped in for drinks but I would have happily stayed for dinner. We ordered wine, rhubarb soda and an appetizer with mixed olives and bread. The bread. Was. So. Good. It was toasted and served with olive oil which was delicious. When the bread and olive oil are good at an Italian spot, you know the food is good too. I highly recommend the rhubarb soda (it's not on the handwritten paper menu) -- it's hard to find and a delicious treat!

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    Just so delicious. What was stand out to me was the pasta amatriciana and the meatball special. The tomato sauce tastes so simple yet so flavorful. Everything tastes very fresh. The server was a sweetheart too.

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    Alexandra S.

    I love this restaurant. The pasta is made fresh, and you can really tell. It is so good, and the quality is so high of both the texture and the flavor. The menu has the perfect variety of options too. The service is great as well, and the ambiance is calm and gently refined with exposed brick. The perfect vibe. 10/10 & I will definitely be back and will bring friends and family. So grateful to have this spot in my neighborhood!

    Appetizer - 5/14/2024
    Cam E.

    We were invited for a birthday gathering and enjoyed the intimacy of the snug backyard bohemian style patio space. Started with various appetizers: Artichoke, Buratta w grilled bread, Olives, ... Then for entrees: Oxtail Ragu Pappardelle , Wild Boar Rigatoni, Baccala with creamy Polenta, Gnocchi with brown butter and sage Each pasta dish was delicious and filling. Desserts were good too. The Tiramisu was divine!! Buon appétito! Grazie mille! Thank you for reading

    Bucatini
    Monica N.

    We were excited to try this restaurant because it's highly rated and were sadly underwhelmed. It might've been an off night...so much potential! We snagged reservations for 630pm on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. We started off with burrata and sourdough, which was the absolute highlight. The burrata was CREAAAAMYYY and the bread was buttery and grilled, I literally could not get enough of the bread and was delighted when they gave us a refill. We ordered 3 pasta dishes: Bucatini - undercooked pasta and we could not flag down our server because they were so busy. 30 mins later we finally caught someone's attention and they were able to remove it from our bill. Sad because the sauce was really good. Gnocchi - not fluffy or pillowy. Tasted like frozen gnocchi from the grocery store. Pappardelle oxtail - this was a decent dish and all 3 of us shared it since it was the best pasta dish. Overall, a mediocre experience. There were only one or two servers working the ENTIRE restaurant, so it was understandable why service wasn't on point.

    Olive oil cake
    Sammi O.

    Cute little Italian spot! It got pretty busy while we were there but it was really easy to get a reservation for a weeknight. Service was quick and our pastas came out really fast! Got the oxtail pappardelle, gnocchi, and olive oil cake. Would recommend them all but portions are on the smaller side.

    Plates are cute!
    Emily Y H.

    Delicious pasta either great ambience in the backyard. We visited last year in the fall and I got demolished by mosquitoes. We got 2 pastas and a burrata. One pasta was delicious and the other felt a bit bland. Overall cute date place if you are craving Italian and it's close by, but not a place to go out of your way to visit from another area. It's good for the location and great addition to local addition to bedstuy Overall food was good but felt a bit overpriced. I think it's mostly because of location and lack of competition in the area. Burrata wasn't worth 17 dollars. And everything felt 1-3 dollars too expensive. Service was good and ambience was great. Not sure if I'll be visiting again but maybe if friends really want pasta.

    Burrata
    Katie L.

    Macosa is one of those spots that truly makes Brooklyn feel like Brooklyn. With its authentic (and amazing) food, rotating menu, cozy vibe, and attentive service, it's easily one of my top recommended places.

    Tiramisu
    Keara S.

    Service was good. We arrived without a reservation and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the backyard patio. Server was very attentive. We started off with the burrata, it was good but not the best I've had. Wish the burrata was a bigger serving as we had leftover bread. For entrees we ordered one of the nightly specials which was bone-in oxtail risotto and a pasta that contains chicken liver, brown butter, and onion (I'm blanking on the name). We also ordered a bottle of wine, which was delicious and finished off with tiramisu. The tiramisu also could of been better. It was heavy on the cream and almost had a soapy after taste. Ambiance was nice and highly recommend sitting outside especially now that it's warmer. Overall, food and experience were good and I would go back again to try more of the menu!

    view from bar seating
    Nadia C.

    BEASTED! Nice Italian joint! Didn't have to wait too long for staying on a Saturday night which was nice. The bar is full service and pretty roomy. The paper planes the bartended crafted for us were delightful. Two of us were able to share a starter and an entre each without feeling like we over ate. Good quality food, a tad on the expensive side for the portions but overall a good pick. Would recommend to anyone craving some hearty Italian food in the area.

    Italian soda
    Chunjai K.

    Busy Mother's Day night at the restaurant. My family got a table at the patio. The table is small, and the chair is not very comfortable. Even it is in the middle of spring but still cold and windy, the heater at the back didn't help at all. Food came fast and delicious. Bread is an extra and need to order as a side dish. - Insalata Pompelmo is yummy, and I love it. The sweet and sour contrast with funnel and arugula very good. - Insalata Mistacanza is okay, just a mix green and a bit too salty for me but my mom and my brother like it - Fritto Misto di Mare (fried mix seafood): pretty big and good for sharing for two or more. - My mom and my brother get Gnocchi and Amatriciana, so I don't know how is like, but they seem to love it. - Coda Alla Vaccinara: Delicious Oxtail, big portion for one if you are super hungry. In my case I share with family so I'm good. This menu is a special menu so I don't know if they will have this dish every day. As long as my mom loves it, I love it too. Service is a bit slow and missing some order, but I understand that the night is very busy, and the servers try to do the best to please customers.

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    great pasta, great tiramisu, great wine, great atmosphere, helpful servers. always a good time.

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    4.3(170 reviews)
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    I live in the same block as Ammazzacaffè and have been hearing about it more and more so decided to…read morecheck it out when my cousin was visiting town. We came on a Sunday night for dinner and they had two jazz musicians playing in the corner. Super cool vibe, nice interior, and good service. I got the Pesce dish and it was really good. I was debating on getting the chicken parmageddon which is their Sunday night specialty but will probably try it next time. I will say, the jazz music got a little bit loud at times, so they either need to turn it down a little bit or you can ask to be seated in the back. They've also got a really cute outdoor patio in the back that I wanna check out next time.

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    Piccola Cucina Casa

    4.6(69 reviews)
    2.0 miBoerum Hill

    Came here for Christmas dinner on Thursday. I searched for a restaurant semi-close to me that had…read moregreat reviews and was Italian. This was high up on my search, and with reviews like what they have, we decided to give them a shot. Its very easy to get to with a decent amount of street parking. Seems a bit out of place next to a deli on a residential block. You can kind of miss it if youre not paying attention. We were a party of 6 and had a 5 PM reservation. You have to pass through this dark curtain and go to the middle of the bar where the host will greet you and bring you to your seats. We were seated promptly with no wait. The restaurant is VERY small. So much so that at our table, all I had to do was reach my hand out and I would have been touching the kitchen counter. It does get a little crammed/crowded, but not in an annoying or unbearable kind of way. The vibe is actually really cozy and rustic. Very dim lighting so either whip out the flashlight on your phone or hold up one of the real candles they have on the table to read the menu. The food menu is straightforward and simple. They have an extensive wine list. I love how on the food menu, next to each dish, they tell you the region of Italy that dish gets its roots from. They have lovely dinnerware here. They brought out a foccacia bread for the table with a tomato dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious foccacia. The sauce was a tad too salty for me. I started off with the mocktail Luisa. It was passion fruit, lemon, agave, ginger beer, and mint. It was $10 and very fresh and mouthwatering! For my appetizer I had the Calamari alla griglia. Grilled calamari with guacamole and carasau bread. I've never had grilled calamari before. Only either marinara or fried. I also thought pairing it with guacamole was an interesting twist. I was so pleasantly surprised by this dish. The calamari were perfectly fork tender grilled. The guacamole went well with it. The carasau bread was more like a tortilla chip. They give you a decent amount for $24.95. That app slid down my throat effortlessly! For my entree I had the Maccheroncini alla Norma. Maccheroni with eggplant in tomato sauce with ricotta cheese. The pasta was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The sauce reminded me so much of my Calabrian grandmother's. The ricotta made it rich and creamy. Filling as well. So much so that, even though it wasn't a huge portion, I had to take home half of it because I was verging on being stuffed! My mother had the Cotoletta alla milanese. Keep in mind that if you get this chicken cutlet dish that it serves about four people, even though its for 1! HUGE portion. About 4 enormous cutlets that gave my mom 3 days of leftovers! All of the desserts were $12.95. A nice selection to choose from, but I had the classic Tiramisu. They make it here tableside. He made it with such care. Loved watching him put it all together. Let me tell you, that was the BEST Tiramisu that I've EVER had! Wow, just amazing. Very balanced, quality ingredients. The marscapone was so decadent, creamy and fresh. I could have easily taken down 2 of them! I tried some of my mother's chocolate cake. Delicious and decadent. Service throughout our dinner was above and beyond. Attentive, kind, concise and our waiter was such a cutie! Smooth sailing throughout the entire meal. We barely had to wait for anything. Amazing restaurant and staff. Prices are just fine and the quality goes way beyond. Can't wait to come back. Highly impressed and recommend!

    Charming Italian restaurant with a rustic vibe. Came here for dinner one night, and was lucky…read moreenough to be able to sit outside on this not too busy street. This place does get busy so recommend making reservations if you can. They have a pretty nice wine list to choose from along with different cocktail options. From the start, the food was delicious starting with the house bread which was warm and soft but still felt light. For dinner, I ordered the special for the night which was cacio pepe ravioli, while my husband got the tagliatelle verdi con ragu. Both of our pasta dishes felt extremely fresh. The ravioli was unlike anything Ive had before, with flavorful cacio pepe filling and a butter sauce with pancetta complementing the flavor. The tagliatelle was also delicious in a more ragu centric way, still offering a good balance of flavor. Both dishes were pretty filling and so neither of us could finish it. We ended the night with cannolis, which was a pleasant surprise to find 3 came in 1 order. One side is pistachio while the other had a coco dusting. These were again delicious but pretty filling and sweet so we could only eat one. The staff here was also very friendly and service was quick with food coming out much faster than I expected. Overall I would come back and try even more on their menu.

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    Piccola Cucina Casa - Nice room

    Nice room

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    4.4(502 reviews)
    1.4 miFort Greene
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    So a friend and I decided to dine out on a Tuesday, thinking that most places would be empty, well…read morenot EVELINA. We were able to snag an early seating at 6:30. Note: reservations are not required but definitely suggested!! This place was packed. Every table sat, but a few chairs at the bar. I give this place 5 stars, EVERYTHING was lovely! The dim lights, (I love a dark and moody restaurant) noise level, talk-able but good music in the background, food, drinks, service.... all of it TOP NOTCH. Let's get into the deets.... I ordered the Portia cocktail... if you like Mezcal, you should definitely try this one. Smoky and a little sweet, it was a delicious drink We order Pinsa Bianca for appetizers, the bread, roasted peppers and whipped ricotta all made for a light but delish start. We then dove into the rib-eye (for 2) DELICIOUS ! One of the best steaks outside of a steakhouse I have had. The marbling gave it great flavor, salted well and the perfect char on the outside, it was accompanied by French fries and broccolini. All a great addition; The broccolini was surprisingly not too bitter which was nice. To round it off we ordered their version of a Lemon tart! It was the perfect level of sweet and tart! Yummmo Overall a great place for dinner, run don't walk, you won't be disappointed! You'll thank me later

    We went for a Mother's Day brunch. The place was packed. Lots of families with kids and babies…read more 9our server was friendly and sweet and helped guide our decisions. We got the lobster with white asparagus with eggs to share. Yum. It really did not need the eggs. The hollondaise was delicious. We ordered. Oxtail rags, carbonara, and the fish pasta -Sardinian nod. All were excellent. The carbonara could have used a bit of pepper and a bit more pecorino. Guanciale? Or bacon? Also had the scallops which we loved. I ordered a Bellini but it was not a Bellini. No peach. Just a cherry - odd. The Lemon scone was the best we have had - served with cream and lemon curd. Amazing The Carmel custard dessert - was rich but a bit one note. It did come with a crunchy buttery cookie. The ice creams were homemade. The restaurants is lovely. Food wonderful. Service friendly and quick. But it is so loud you are literally yelling at your companions. Maybe they could turn down the music ? Regardless. We love this place!

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    Michael's - I love ordering the mushroom dish.

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    4.4(529 reviews)
    5.5 miMidwood
    $$$

    We had the best night at Michael's!…read more I knew Michaels was an iconic restaurant deep in Brooklyn. I've seen their sauce sold in stores before, and we finally made the trip out for dinner. We went around Christmas and it was decorated inside. The restaurant was packed. Every single table was full. Everyone was having the best time. Even the bar was totally full of people ordering drinks before they were seated. The food is classic, New York Italian. Everything is a very well done version. The veal Parm was one of the best I've ever had. The caramel cake at the end was truly beyond. I can't recommend this experience enough. We ate for three hours had amazing cocktails, great bottles of wine and a really delicious meal. Looking around, you could tell the diners were locals enjoying a beloved neighborhood restaurant. It's such a special restaurant that serves real New Yorkers.

    You can tell this is a staple Italian restaurant in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Lots of regulars and…read morefamilies. I always pass by and finally decided to try it out. The interior looks like a classic Italian restaurant and service is very formal. It was quite busy for a weekday night. There's valet parking so you don't have to stress about finding street parking nearby. We ordered fried calamari, baked clams, baked vodka penne, and the Fisherman's Platter. We were served bread and some antipasto to start. The calamari was a classic and I loved the sauce -- it had a good spicy kick to it. The baked clams were okay. The Fisherman's Platter is a must and good value with its generous portion of seafood. It can definitely be shared amongst two people. The baked vodka penne was also good but portion was on the smaller side. I would say Michael's is a must try at least once.

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    Michael's - Love their bread platter and decor.

    Love their bread platter and decor.

    Michael's - It was our first time trying the lobster dish - delicious and fresh. The baked dish tasted too burnt.

    It was our first time trying the lobster dish - delicious and fresh. The baked dish tasted too burnt.

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    Lilia - Rigatoni Diavola

    Lilia

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    2.1 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$$$

    I came to Lilia for dinner with my sister and we had a great time! We had a reservation, and…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind. The service was great, and our server gave us great recommendations. Inside has lots of seating and it is moody, more of a date-night vibe. We ordered three pastas and two appetizers. All were overall great! They are known for their focaccia, and it was good! Definitely one of the focaccia I have had, most end up being too oily but this was perfect. We also got the mussels, and they were good as well, the butter sauce it is dosed in is not too heavy and pairs well with the bread. The Mafaldini was the biggest portion size, and it was also good, but we preferred the other pastas more. The best pasta was definitely the agnolotti!! Though the portion size was smaller, every bite was so delicious. Overall we had a great time here!

    I've been dying to try this spot but was quite underwhelmed by the food. We got the focaccia to…read morestart which was good but nothing special. The mussels and agnolotti were probably the stars of the show. We also had the fettuccine with lamb sausage which was good but again, nothing special. Service wise, the staff was great and very attentive. The food came out extremely quickly so we were in and out of the restaurant which wasnt a bad thing but an observation. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to Brooklyn to come back but that is just my take! I'm glad I was able to experience.

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    Bamonte's - Sides--green beans and potatoes

    Bamonte's

    4.0(524 reviews)
    2.1 miWilliamsburg - North Side
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    Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 7 I wonder how many 100 year old restaurants are still left in NYC. It can't be easy to stay true to who you are in this ever changing world. With today's social media heavy and influencer dominated marketing, this restaurant sits on a quiet street in Brooklyn just going about its business. Known as an Italian red sauce shop that served all walks of life, including possibly the mafia, this place has seen it all. If only the walls can talk, I could imagine all the stories it holds. Our friendly waiter has been there for 20+ years and shared some of his experiences and memories. It was a nice bonus to our meal for four. For appetizers, we had some Clams Oreganata (8/10), Fried Calamari (8/10), and Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies (8/10). I would say that these three starters were the highlights of the meal. The entrees were not bad, just not as outstanding as their appetizer counterparts. My favorite of the bunch was the Eggplant Parmigiana (8/10), which was delicious and well made. The other three items, Pork Chop alla Bamonte's (6/10), Ravioli w/ Meat Sauce (7/10), and Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (7/10), were all decent, but nothing special. By the end of the meal, four of us all agreed that it was a fun experience. With all the great options for Italian cuisine in NYC, it's not somewhere that stands out enough for regular visits. However, I would stop by if I was in the neighborhood.

    I think the only way to really express how great the food here is would be to simply say that you…read moreshould try it for yourself. Make a pact with yourself that before you die you experience culinary paradise. Maybe it's laying it on thick for some of you but my dish of veal scarpariello was the best thing I've ever had at any Italian restaurant ever. Nor do I think that is an exaggeration at all. The veal was thin enough and with an equally thin layer of eggplant and mozzarella covering it and emerssed in a white wine sauce I couldn't decide what part was my favorite. I still can't decide but I will say I must go back and try it again. I thought that the dish looked small but I couldn't even finish half of it pan my own even though it was compelling me to devour the entire thing! Truly, don't even think of going without trying that dish for yourself. The staff was some of the most attentive I've ever come across. We had fresh plates and silverware after every course. We didn't need to look for a waiter at all for they were there seeing to our every need. And the patrons all looked like they were enjoying a special night out because this is truly a special place. Great food, great atmosphere and a wonderful night out!

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