I know that Misi is notoriously difficult to get a table, so I'd recommend for drinks and apps before the crowd! Got 3 spots here without a problem around 5pm on a Monday after strolling through Domino Park with great Manhattan views. Misi is about 2 minutes from there. When we arrived to grab a spot at the bar, the hostess mentioned that they are full service only. Great news for us since it gave an excuse to order the ricotta crostini. SO delicious. The mushrooms on top of the creamy ricotta and salty, crusty bread was perfection. The cocktails were great, too, and the space was bright with elevated vibes. Would love to come back for pasta. read more

Misi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I arrived a bit late because someone was struck by the L on 6Av - but we didn't have a reservation anyways. It was about 6.30 on a Monday, so we were hoping to simply walk in (I was meant to be there at 6, but alas...). My eating partner arrived before me and was able to secure a table, although he later revealed that it was a bit of a struggle to do so. He was first told they have no tables, but then he said pretty please and apparently a table opened right up! Happy to have had a table when I walked in. He had ordered water - now I don't know if they don't offer tap water because I wasn't there, but the still water is pictured below. Usually you can get tap water in the States, I recommend getting tap water - no reason to spend on the still water. They also have sparkling if you have some Eastern European in you (yes, they check). We ordered 3 dishes to share. 1. Leeks, spicy - waitress recommended when we asked what app to get. This was fine, I'm not a big veggie guy, but the chili soak or whatever made them good enough. My eating partner really liked them so they get 4/5 stars. 2. Gnocchi Sardi - we both wanted this one. I had a similar dish at this restaurant in London (I don't remember the name, but I remember where it was. I'll be back in June and will leave a review then. Please check back at that time if you're interested) that was absolutely phenomenal. I've thought about it constantly ever since. This didn't quite stack up. The sausage wasn't very sausage-y and the gnocchi itself perhaps a tad underdone (although I'm no chef, I just like a little crust on the outside of my gnocchi, idk). My eating partner said it would be really good if it was hotter - whatever that means. 3/5 3. The rigatoni - I wanted this one. It was good. Very "Al dente" as my eating partner noted immediately. It was good, it was rigatoni, nothing insanely special. Pretty good. 4.5/5 - maybe add some meat to it if you can, idk if they allow that? I'd add chicken. I also included a picture of the plates because they were super nice, would love to have a set. Our waitress was also very nice - she did tell us about the porterhouse special but it was $180 so we passed on that, wonder how that would've been - probably pretty good, but I had a burger the day before so I didn't need any more iron anyways (cannot say the same for everyone I was eating with ahahahHhaaaaa) I wanted to give like a 3.75/5, but you can't do that so I rounded up. Pretty good, but not sure it's everything it's hyped up to be. Super good location though, definitely go to Domino Park afterwards for one of the best views in the city. read more

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What I really loved about this restaurant is that they value flavors over pretensions. Simple but mighty. From the same group of Lilia. Service was great, they do ask to get the whole order at once. We definitely had the insta-famous whipped ricotta crostini with trumpet mushrooms. Incredibly smooth and airy almost mousse-like. Also the grilled baby artichokes and the fennel salad with celery, parmigiano and walnuts. Both absolutely delicious. That said, the home-made pastas are really the highlight of the dinner. The spinach mascarpone tortelli with brown sugar butter was perfection. The pasta itself is delicate--thin, tender, and beautifully formed-- encasing a silky filling of spinach and mascarpone that is rich without being heavy. The brown sugar butter brought everything together with a nutty depth coating each piece without overpowering them. Also there was a subtle sweetness that rounds out the dish, balancing the savory filling. We also had fettuccine with buffalo butter. The pasta was beautifully made--silky with just the right bite. The buffalo butter elevates it to a richer taste creating a glossy sauce that feels indulgent. Last but not least we had the chitarra braised lamb pepperoni which was a great contrast to the first two we had. The braised lamb brought a depth that felt hearty but now overwhelming and the pepperoni in adds a kick and brightness that enhance the dish. Well balanced combo. By far the hardest decision was choosing a gelato. They had so many different options. We finally agreed on Olive oil and Cookies something... can't remember. It was the best ending of our dinner. Creamy yet light. Recommended 100% for pasta lovers or good food lovers in general. We left deeply satisfied and will definitely come back. read more

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I was a little nervous because of the mixed reviews, but we truly had a great experience at Misi. And thank goodness, because I've been waiting to try this restaurant for 8 years! The food we ordered was great, and the service was lovely too. We ordered the ricotta crostini, grilled broccolini, sheep's milk occhi, spinach and marscapone tortellini, and double chocolate gelato. Our favorite was by far the spinach tortellini--order it! If I had to give notes, I'd say there was actually too much ricotta on the crostini (can you be mad at a restaurant for being generous?), and too many chocolate chips in the gelato. However, I'm not complaining about either. I also would've loved some more herbs on the mushrooms. We didn't have any of the issues some other reviews have complained about. We'd gladly return! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience dining at Misi. We got the ricotta crostini which was delicious. It's a beautiful dish and the cold creaminess of the ricotta pairs well with the crunch of the crostini. It's a thick topping of ricotta which is nice. The butter beans as an appetizer were delicious. I loved the mix of cheese with greens and the slow cooked beans. For pastas we got the spinach and marscapone tortelli and pork sugo strangozze. I loved the tortelli. The filling was creamy and flavorful. The strangozze was nice too, but a bit too salty for my liking. Our server gave great recommendations. They were quick to seat us and we never felt like we were waiting around for them. read more

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Surprised that Misi is one of the hardest resys to get in nyc because my experience was so so disappointing. We had a reservation for 6:45pm on a Sunday but came about half an hour early and got seated right away. There were couple seats open but it was a very cold Super Bowl night so it made sense that it was fairy "empty" To my surprise, their signature whipped ricotta toast was apparently sold out for the day even though I saw them make a few plates of them right in front of me moments before (and their piping bag of ricotta was full). I was disappointed that I wasn't able to try it and surprised that their popular dish is sold out at peak dinner time. We ordered butter beans (as our second choice of antipasti) and three plates of pasta: linguine, spinach and mascapone, and braised lamb. Each dish came out one by one and it gradually got saltier and almost inedible. The worst was the linguine. The braised lamb was probably the most tolerable. Their "most popular" spinach and mascapone didn't blow my mind either, it was salty and the brown butter came across as oily and greasy. I was also found their waitstaff a bit unapproachable in general, the way they asked/answer questions. read more

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4-5 years ago I went to Misi's sister restaurant Lilia and while I had a good meal, was not blown away. This weekend, I happened to find an open reservation for 1 person at the bar at Misi so I took it as an opportunity to try this place. I was sat at the secondary bar, not the seating in front of the open kitchen. One of the highlights for me was the really great service I had at the bar. Every server was attentive and on top of everything. Normally I hate bar seating as you can feel ignored, this was not the case here. The restaurant is loud and filled up quickly after opening at 5pm. What I had - Grilled persimmon appetizer - perfect for 1-2 people to share. Loved the smoked ricotta salata, wish they had added even more Squash filled Caramelle - loved the horseradish shreds on top, a perfect balanced dish of sweet and savory flavors Amaretti cookie gelato - Very good but I think I would try the chocolate next time I also had a glass of white wine, I forgot the name but it was on the sweet side, which I liked. I thought Misi was a solid dinner. It's been a while since I went to Lilia but I want to say that I liked Misi more. I remember everything at Lilia tasting overly salty. I did not use the restroom so I cannot comment on it. The entrance and restaurant seem to be ADA compliant. read more

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Been once for brunch and once for dinner. Reserve weeks ahead so you can get a table. Interior is a lot of white tile and Edison bulbs which gives a clean, industrial look. In the daytime this place is really bright and airy and at night it becomes dim and calm. Great for small groups or dates. Good service and I have never felt rushed here. My favorite pasta is the spinach and mascarpone tortelli. The brown butter is perfection. I also liked the fettuccine with parmesan and black pepper and bucatini with nduja. The fettuccine pasta is thin and seasoned lightly so it's like a cacio e pepe "lite" that's less intense. The bucatini is al dente red sauce goodness. The ricotta crostini rotates through different vegetable pairings. The first time around it came with roasted peppers, the second time with trumpet mushrooms. This is one of their social media hype dishes but you have to get it, at least once. Mushroom plus ricotta plus chunky salt plus crispy bread makes a delicious combination. Don't let the toast sit too long or else the ricotta will slowly spill over the edges. The butter beans are another popular starter here. There's a small hit of spice with parmesan and some greens. It's good and feels like a nice way to balance out the carbs everywhere else, but you could save this for a second visit. For gelatos, I love the mint straciatella. It tastes like fresh picked mint and not the artificial saccharine mint from the grocery store pints. The double chocolate chip is also great but perhaps less memorable. Expensive but I really like some of the dishes here so I'll be back. read more

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I was able to grab a walk-in seat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon with not much trouble. Butter beans - rich and hearty, a great winter dish. The beans are cooked with kale in a sour and savory tomato broth. There are hits of fennel and rosemary that cut through differently with each bite. I found it to be a touch too tart, but not egregiously so. Caramelle - mixed feelings. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente, and the squash filling was flavorful. The sauce is quite simple to avoid covering up the pasta filling, which I kind of agree with. The sauce was just far too buttery. It looks like they top the simple emulsified butter sauce with even more brown butter. The first couple of bites were overwhelming until I learned to leave most of the sauce on the plate. The bill came to $70 after tax and tip. I was a bit let down at these prices, but maybe I should've picked a different pasta. I really enjoyed Lilia, this chef's other restaurant, so my expectations were unfortunately not quite met. I'd pick Lilia between these two in a heartbeat. read more

Misi - Squash filled caramelle, horseradish, poppy seeds - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This pasta all melts in your mouth... now it could be all the butter and cheese might have something to do with it. Yummy, nonetheless. We gave up being vegan for the night!! Worth it. We went early tonight, 5 pm because it was the only reservation available without being a late dinner for 4 of us. We only had brunch this morning... so arrived hungry. I love all the shareable plates. We were able to have plenty of food yet taste 7 different items. Then we finished the evening with gelato. Perfect finish. Make your reservation. Plan ahead as necessary!! Worth it. read more

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I visited misi on a weekend for lunch by walk. The area is a bit difficult to find a street parking spoy. If you bring a car, you might need to expect to walk up to 15 minutes. (You will find something within 15 mins range). This restaurant is pretty popular in the area. I highly recommend to reserve a table before you go. I saw a private room where larger group of people can enjoy their privacy and foods. This might be a good option for a larger group (not sure if there's a fee to use the private room. Please check with the restaurant) We had marinated leeks with anchovy parsley pistachio, mezze rigatoni, eggplant. All ingredients were fresh, fragrant and flavorful. Leek in particular was so unique that I want to learn how to make it. If you have developed your palate, this is an amazing restaurant where you can feel and taste all ingredients in their well balanced dishes. I strongly recommend to visit if you are in this area read more

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This the second time I've gone to Misi and it was a great reminder why it is one of my favorite restaurants. I got ricotta toast and mushroom for appetizer and wow! The ricotta was so creamy and fluffy. Exceptional. I'm also not a mushroom guy but the mushrooms were so flavorful. The pastas were all exceptional. The sheep's milk was also creamy and delicious. The tortellini also so good. It took about 10-15 minutes after my reservation to be seated, which was not great, but the service was impeccable and I was offered a complimentary olive oil gelato for the wait, which I appreciated. Can't wait to come back! read more

Misi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was absolutely amazing. The ricotta toast with mushrooms was so delicious. The artichokes were also a great texture and yummy. The kabocha squash was yummy and well cooked but I have mixed feeling about it with the hot honey. The fennel salad was also surprisingly very very good. My favorite pastas were the spinach tortelli and the fettuccine. The chickpea pasta was surprisingly very very good. The caramelle and occhi were not my favorite but did taste good. The gelatos were an incredible consistency. The olive oil was very strong, but will probably be liked by olive oil lovers. The mint straciatella was super yummy. Service was very very good and we loved this restaurant celebrating a birthday. Would highly recommend. read more

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Fantastic food and service was great. Drinks menu is small but this is one of the best martinis I've had in a while. The fennel app was interesting, but nothing to write home about. The butter beans app was unbelievably good, so creamy and tasty. The tortellini was heavenly and the fettuccini with the back pepper was a better version of caccio Pepe. Ambiance - beautiful, warm and inviting read more

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Like many people, I saw posts about the pillowy whipped ricotta toast here and made an effort to come here to try it. Unfortunately, I didn't listen to the other reviews on here that called out the toast for being too burnt to enjoy and that was indeed my feeling as well. So while it looks beautiful, the texture is not really that great. I have had better ricotta toast than the one they do here :/ Anywho, aside from that blunder, the other dishes that they do here are pretty good, from the pastas to the veggies. Probably the favorite thing my boyfriend and I enjoyed from here was their milk flavored gelato. I didn't love Misi so much that I will make an effort to come back myself, but I would be willing to eat here again if I was dragged here by my friends or something. read more

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I really wanted to love Misi especially given the reviews. The Scandinavian interior is beautiful and the famed ricotta toast is definitely the star of the show. I was just a little underwhelmed by the pasta and the gelato. Maybe everything was a little too sweet buttery and the noodles themselves were on the softer side while I prefer ones with a little more texture. read more

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5/5 -- Misi, Brooklyn Misi absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we sat down, every dish felt intentional, balanced, and downright delicious. We started with the trumpet mushrooms and kabocha squash, both executed simply but perfectly--deep, earthy flavors with that signature Misi finesse. The pasta courses are where the magic happens. The fettuccine was silky with just the right bite. The squash-filled cornelle was a standout--creamy, sweet, and savory all at once. The sheep's milk ricotta was impossibly smooth and fresh. The bucatini brought that classic Misi punch, and the gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth soft without being heavy. We ended with the olive oil & amaretto crunch gelato, and honestly... perfection. Rich, nutty, subtly sweet--the kind of dessert you keep thinking about on the ride home. Overall, the meal was so, so good--beautiful flavors, thoughtful execution, and a reminder of why Misi remains one of Brooklyn's best. Would absolutely come read more

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The interior of the restaurant was beautifully modern with natural lighting and an open kitchen concept allowing you to see both the pasta making process and the kitchen itself. We went for a Saturday lunch with a reservation and had a wonderful time! We started off with the ricotta crostini with trumpet mushrooms and the baby artichokes. The ricotta crostini was my favorite part of the meal. The bread was perfectly toasted with butter and the ricotta was gorgeous (although there was a bit too much ricotta for logistical purposes). The mushrooms and artichokes were so well-seasoned and delicious as well. The seasonal squash carmelle was such a unique, fun, and well-thought out dish. The combination of squash and horseradish sounds weird, but it somehow worked very well and the two complimented each other. The spinach and mascarpone tortelli was delicious as well. For dessert, we had the fior de latte and mint stracciatella gelato. The fior de latte was more milky than i would've liked but the mint stracciatella was delicious. Overall, I had a great time at Misi and would recommend! read more

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Didn't have a rezzy... just walked in and somehow still snagged a spot. Ended up with bar seating, which turned out to be perfect because we had a front-row view of the pasta-making area. My wife was mesmerized... basically watching carb ballet in real time. I got a dirty martini that was a bit too olive-forward, even for a man who likes it playboy dirty... but that's where my complaints end. The whipped mascarpone crostini knocked my socks clean off. The pasta was absolutely killer... fresh, silky, and packed with flavor. The browned butter on top absolutely slayed. And the gelato? Pure perfection. If you're anywhere near this place... make it a must-stop. It's that good. read more

Misi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

BUG FOUND IN FOOD. Complete sanitary violation ! Even besides that, service was terrible. The rudest servers ever, even the manager was so uncaring about the situation with the bug. For context we waited 50 minutes for our ONE main dish of pasta. Moreso, when i found a bug in my food no one even cared. Server just took the plate away without an apology or acknowledging what happened. When the manager came, he only comped our dish. Genuinely honestly do not see the hype about this place and am surprised so many people enjoy it. read more

Misi - Mezze Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Been wanting to come here for years and finally managed to snag a Resy, so expectations were definitely high. While the food was good, I have to say I think it's quite overpriced and left slightly disappointed. Whipped ricotta crostini is an iconic dish here, but it's just toasted sourdough (which was a bit too hard on the outside for my liking) with a generous amount of whipped ricotta on top (which didn't have much flavor)... for $24, which seemed steep. Charred escarole (leafy green) with butter beans were fine- supposedly a special dish here, but wasn't that impressed. Spinach and mascarpone tortelli was my fav dish but for $31, didn't seem worth it (see a common theme here?). Gnocchi sardi was not as good as the tortelli- something about the flavor just seemed a bit off. Place is very nice though with a modern interior. Service was exceptional- very friendly and attentive. Service speed was good. All this to say that the food is fairly good, but not worth the prices. I'm glad I finally got to try Misi and am still giving it a solid 4 stars, but I likely will not be returning again, at least not on my own dime. read more

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Went here days before the NYC marathon with my family and it was 100% a great call by my local sister. We had: Trumpet mushrooms (great) Roasted eggplant (ok) Ricotta toast (great) Grilled Italian broccoli (good) Chickpea pappardelle (great!) Pistachio gelato (perfect end meal) read more

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We were so excited to try this spot. We got bar seats on a weekday evening. Service was great from start to finish. Staff was quick, friendly and helpful. Vibe is also lovely - it's a big restaurant that is dimly lit, and it's easy to converse as it isn't loud. Our favorite item was hands down the spinach mascarpone tortelli. It just melted in your mouth and the flavors were balanced. We also loved the escarole (more of a bean stew situation but still excellent). I thought the ricotta toast was overhyped; it's bland and too heavy. The mushrooms it comes with are delish though! The bucatini was cooked perfectly but leaned a bit salty. Overall, food was great but heavy. I would definitely come back to try more items. read more

Misi - Spinach and Mascarpone Filled Tortelli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow, wow, wow. Almost wish I lived in Brooklyn so I could visit this place again. From beginning to end the lunch experience here was flawless with super friendly and professional service, a clean and smart ambiance, and beautifully designed (and tasting) plates. We started with their grilled baby artichokes, which my husband continued talking about for days thereafter! They were tender and had a lovely herb and oil marinade. The perfect palate opener for the pasta that came next. For our mains, my husband got the ziti, which he really enjoyed, and I got the brown butter spinach and mascarpone tortellini. I love food, but rarely, if ever, have I had the first bite of a dish bring tears to my eyes like that tortellini did. The brown butter flavor was simply amazing. My husband was laughing at me! I was basically speechless and just tried to savor every single bite (except the one I shared with him). We opted out of dessert, but they had several offerings that nearly tempted us! read more

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I had a great experience! Service was great, drinks were very good, and I loved sitting at the bar watching the kitchen. But I'm giving 3 stars because the food didn't wow me unfortunately.. we went with the ricotta and mushroom toast, and yes it's true it's burnt. Even sitting on the bar I saw the person in charge of "toasting" the bread or better yet charring it. I had to cut off a piece of my toast because it was just all black. It was an okay appetizer but I felt like I had to order their iconic and viral app. The drink was lovely (a&t spritz) and glad I ordered it. We got 2 main dishes of pasta and went with the waiter's suggestions. First was the tortelli. It was good, beautiful presentation, but my goodness it was so heavy. It was hard to eat it all so I think we actually took at least half of it home. So so rich and heavy of butter. The other dish the waiter recommended was the bucatini, and let me tell you it was spicyyy. Don't get me wrong I love some spice and frequent some good Indian places and Szechuan places, but this dish was so hard to enjoy because I couldn't taste anything else but fire. We also took it home with how hard it was to eat. Overall I'm really glad I tried Misi but I think that'll be it from me. read more

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Food 8/10 overall the ricotta crostini (6/10) was not as good as I expected it to be, however the mushrooms did make it much better. The spinach tortelli was amazing!!! (9/10), also great with mushrooms. The lamb ravioli was also amazing (I didn't try it). Ambiance 9/10 romantic with dim lighting, a beautiful view right outside Service: 5/10 waiter had a little attitude when we took a little longer to decide on the food read more

Misi - Ricotta crostini, Spinach and Mascarpone Filled Tortelli, chitarra lamb. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for a friend's birthday and last minute the restaurant was able to accommodate our bigger party! Shared a couple apps and pastas for our group of 6 and was the perfect amount of food. Some standout dishes were - zucchini fritti - ricotta toast - braised lamb chitarra - spinach and mascarpone filled tortelli Didn't love the marinated leeks as it was a bit more on the sour side. The interior of the restaurant was absolutely stunning. The staff was also extremely friendly and attentive. read more

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It's not often I find myself in Williamsburg, but I may just have to return more frequently for the pasta here! My friends and I have seen this place on social media and have been so excited to try it and I have to say that it lives up to its hype. We shared about 6 dishes which was a good amount of food but I do have to say it's quite pricey. For appetizers, we had the whipped ricotta crostini with the charred peppers and the marinated leeks with pistachios. I thought both were really fun dishes and I could definitely have eaten them all on my own! The whipped ricotta was perfectly creamy and I couldn't get enough of it. With the peppers, it added another layer of texture and flavor that just made me want to keep eating. The leeks were pretty great too and I wish I had actually saved some for the entrees so I could have some vegetables on the side. Now onto the pasta, we went with the Gnocchi Sardi with pork sausage sugo and saffron, as well as the sheep's milk ricotta filled occhi. I would've loved to try more pastas but pasta prices are a bit steep (almost $30 a plate). I loved both of these and just kept going back to eat more. I loved the occhi texture and how flavors burst into your mouth when you bit into it. With the gnocchi, it was perfectly chewy and just delicious. I'd love to try their other pastas in the future! There's always room for dessert so we had their sort of ice cream. One had these cookie bits inside and the other was pistachio. Perfect way to end the meal. Overall, a 10/10 experience for me! read more

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Went here for an anniversary dinner. We started with the bottle of de fermo rosé and it was honestly one of the best rosés we've had. it wasn't too sweet nor too dry, def would recommend! we started with the ricotta toast w marinated peppers (of course) and it totally lived up to the hype. the bread was perfect with a nice crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. the ricotta was perfect. it was like eating a cloud. totally a different texture than regular ricotta but we liked this even more. the flakey salt was a nice, subtle addition and the charred peppers paired perfectly. definitely the highlight of the meal. i got the spinach and mascarpone filled tortelli and my boyfriend got the bucatini with pork sausage. mine was a nice, light pasta with a delicious filling and perfect topping of shredded parmesan. i usually go with a red sauce pasta but could not pass this up since it sounded so good. my boyfriend enjoyed his bucatini as the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce had just the right amount of spice. our only qualm with misi was the temperature. we had a reservation for the bar and we were first sat in the corner. it was so hot that i started to get nauseous. our server kindly moved us to elsewhere at the bar which was definitely better but still not enough ventilation. the bathrooms as well were so hot. we were definitely more comfortable once we switched seats but it still could've used some more AC or a fan. overall, our server was very accommodating, food was delicious, and the bar had a nice atmosphere. would definitely come again for that ricotta toast and want to try some new pastas. read more

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This was my second time dining at Misi, and it lived up to my first visit. We had reservations at the bar, and I honestly think it's the best seating option in the entire restaurant for two people. The bar is spacious and has such a great vibe. The ricotta crostini is still as delicious as ever, and the pasta has never disappointed. So far, my favorite is the tortelli....such incredible flavors (don't get this if you don't like butter). Definitely come here if you're able to grab a resy! read more

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Pasta was homemade and very tasty the appetizers were spicy and tasty. It is a large restaurant with good spacing on the tables and very nicely decorated. The service was excellent and suggestions were accurate and friendly read more

Misi - Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

PEACH RICOTTA TOAST MMMMMMMM this started my cheese + fruit on toast obsession. Rigatoni was mid, sheep ricotta was super different and unique, spinach tortelli was pretty good. Seating inside is great and the restaurant is super beautiful + aesthetic! read more

Misi - Ricotta peach toast - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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they charged me $38 for an espresso martini. Highway robbery!!!!!!!!!!!!! vibe was good and food was good but do not order drinks.

In life, there are Lilia people and there are Misi people... having now tried both, I think I'm more of a Lilia person. Still glad to have had the experience at Misi, as the food was good and clearly made with love. And the service was great. I would just go back to Lilia first. 3.5* rounded up. Negroni sour- forthave gin, misi bitter, carpano bianco vermouth, citrus, egg white. it seemed like everyone was either ordering this or a classic Negroni, so I had to try. I enjoyed it. It's easy to drink. With the substitution of Misi's house bitter blend for the traditional Campari, it's not as bitter as a standard Negroni. And this particular gin provides a strong floral note, which I wasn't quite expecting. Veggies: -grilled baby artichokes, mint salsa verde: Maybe the best dish of the night. The citrusy, minty artichokes were grilled to perfection and bathed in olive oil. -charred marinated peppers, marjoram, whipped ricotta crostini: a signature dish at Misi. If you've seen the photos, you know that obviously the ricotta is plentiful and beautifully plated. It's so thick, it's almost hard to take a bite. On its own, the ricotta tastes extremely creamy and fresh-- it actually tastes just like thick fresh cream. Paired with the thick bread slices, that nuance gets a bit lost. Overall I think the best part of this dish is the super-sweet charred peppers. Pastas: -sheep's milk ricotta filled occhi, bottarga, lemon: I preferred this of the two pasta dishes we tried. More creamy ricotta-- don't mind if I do! It worked well as a filling for the ravioli-like occhi. It was topped with oil, lemon, and a slightly bitter crunchiness that I thought was lemon zest. Turns out it was bottarga, I think. -gnocchi sardi, pork sausage sugo, saffron I felt this dish was kinda meh. What went wrong? The pork was tender, the pasta al dente... but I wasn't enamored with the sauce. I'd describe it as slightly anemic, if that makes sense. read more

Misi - Sheep's Milk Ricotta Filled Occhi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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* Misi * - misi spritz misi bitter, nino franco 'rustico' prosecco, club soda - trumpet mushrooms sott'olio, whipped ricotta crostini - mezze rigatoni, 30 clove pomodoro, basil - spinach and mascarpone filled tortelli, brown butter, ricotta salata read more

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I did a birthday dinner for two here earlier this week, and it was really an excellent evening. For drinks, I had a couple fantastic negroni's (their version of the classic, as well as the 'negroni sour' - which was very interesting). For the food, we got the artichoke hearts, which were probably our favorite thing on the menu, just fantastic. We got the ricotta crostini and it was good, but we were probably least blown away by that of all the dishes - honestly I might have loved the peppers more than the ricotta in that dish. All there pastas we ordered were delicious. To be honest I forget their long and very italian names :) but each one was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The vibe was very trendy and modern without feeling cold, a very nice balance. The huge bar space/seating made it feel very intimate, even though we were sitting at one of the tables. Lastly, the service was absolutely fantastic. Nice, efficient, great recommendations, present without any sense of overbearing. Honestly it was to the tier that I think of for high-end Michelin restaurants where the service is fantastic without feeling stuffy in any way. read more

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Loved the ricotta toast and felt like it definitely lived up to the hype. The texture is great and also they give a lot too so it's a nice dish to try for sure. The pasta options were also great and everything tasted super fresh. The place was hard to get a reservation at the time we went and I can understand why! The interior is also super charming. We sat near a table by the windows and it was a great read more

Misi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We finally made it to the much-talked-about Misi -- ranked as one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in NYC -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The ambience was warm, intimate, and inviting -- perfect for a cozy dinner. The service was excellent from the start. Our server was both attentive and honest, guiding us through the menu with genuine opinions, which we really appreciated. To start, we tried the much-hyped crostini. While good, it didn't quite live up to the buzz for us. In hindsight, we should have listened to our server and gone with the butter beans instead (his recommendation). Lesson learned! Now for the stars of the night: the pasta. We tried three -- the gnocchi with pork sausage (2nd), the occhi (3rd), and the spinach and ricotta tortellini (1st fav) -- and each was outstanding in its own way. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You really can't go wrong with any of them. When it came time for dessert, we took our server's advice again and skipped the popular olive oil gelato for the strawberry and cream gelato -- and wow, it was the highlight of the evening. Creamy, fresh, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, it might just be the best strawberry and cream gelato I've ever had. I also tried the double chocolate chip gelato (as a true chocolate lover), but honestly? Next time, I'd go all in on that strawberry again. All in all, Misi delivered on all fronts. Great food, stellar service, and an experience we won't forget. We'll definitely be back -- and we'll be listening to our server from the get-go next time! read more

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Food/drinks: I've been here 3 times now & it's my favorite for fancy Italian! Loved it enough the first time to take my family again when they visited. Gelato, corzetti & ricotta toast are musts Atmosphere: really cute and open, it doesn't feel like you're in nyc when you're inside, kinda reminded me of Beverly Hills! Plus an open kitchen so you can see food prep Service: good service! Very attentive Price: $$$ but I really like the atmosphere and quality/presentation of the food! read more

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We have been coming here for years and everytime the food is consistently delicious. One dish I have to get everytime is the occhi. Its like a burst of goodness when you bite into it. We love taking friends here who have never been and they always love it!! read more

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