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Overall, Misi lived up to the hype and was easily one of the better modern Italian dining experiences I've had in Williamsburg. The atmosphere is sleek and vibrant, and you can tell how much thought goes into the handcrafted pasta and simple, high-quality ingredients. Here is what we tried: Whipped Ricotta Toast with Peppers: Went viral for a reason. The ricotta is super fresh, light, and pairs perfectly with the charred bread. Only downside is it gets a bit messy to eat, especially with the peppers spilling over, but it's well worth it. (8/10) Zucchini Fritti: Surprisingly my favorite dish of the meal. The fried texture was perfectly crispy and light, without feeling heavy or oily at all. Topped generously with pecorino romano cheese for the ultimate salty bite. (9/10) Spinach and Mascarpone Filled Tortelli: Deep richness from the brown butter sauce paired with very dense, high-quality pasta. Pure comfort food executed at a high level. (8.5/10) Sheep's Milk Ricotta Filled Occhi: First time trying occhi, and it did not disappoint. The pasta was densely filled with smooth sheep's milk ricotta, and the bottarga (fish roe) with lemon added a fantastic savory brightness. (8/10) Service & Vibe The open kitchen adds great energy to the room, and the service was attentive despite how packed it gets. Pro Tip: Reservations are tough to snag, so book well in advance or try walking in right when they open for a bar seat. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the pasta menu!
A very popular spot. The only reservation we could get on a Friday was a "seniors' time" of 5:30 PM at the counter--although the place was not packed when we arrived. It had been recommended by many, although our daughter had warned us it was "just OK." Everything is small plates designed for sharing. Cocktails were well made and service was very good. Our dinner was decidedly mixed. The slow-roasted tomatoes were superb; the grilled baby artichokes were overly oily; the spinach and mascarpone-filled tortelli was heavenly; and the chitarra with braised lamb and pepperoncini was, unfortunately, just plain bad. Add one glass of wine and tip, and damages were $235. Some real highs, but too uneven for the price. Likely our first and only visit.
Went to Misi in Brooklyn on a weeknight with two friends who were visiting New York City. We were running late, but I was able to call and push our reservation back about 45 minutes without issue. We were eventually seated near the front window by the entrance. I have been to Misi six or seven times and have worked my way through much of the menu. It remains one of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC. While it is certainly not inexpensive, I find it more reasonably priced than many other upscale Italian restaurants in the city, and the quality of the ingredients and relative simplicity of the dishes makes it worth the cost. The menu is centered around antipasti (primarily vegetable-focused small plates), house-made pastas, an occasional meat special, and gelato for dessert. They also have an extensive wine list. We started with the seasonal white asparagus ($26) and the grilled artichokes ($24), a dish I have ordered many times before. The white asparagus was served in a rich butter and pecorino sauce with guanciale sprinkled on top, while the artichokes were finished with a mint salsa verde that added brightness and lots of flavor. For pasta, we ordered the sheep's milk ricotta-filled occhi in lemon butter sauce ($30), the spinach and mascarpone-filled tortelli with brown butter ($31), and the rigatoni ($28). The occhi and tortelli were both fantastic -- the fresh pasta was delicate, the filling melted in your mouth, and both dishes were packed with flavor without feeling heavy. We wanted at least one pasta with a red sauce, so we added the rigatoni, but it was not quite as interesting. We also asked the sommelier to recommend a bottle in the $90-$100 range and ended up with the San Barnaba Langhe Freisa from Piedmont. It was an excellent choice, not too heavy and great flavor, and very interesting-- had not had something like it before. The restaurant itself has a modern aesthetic, with metal and stone accents, clean lines, and an open kitchen. There is also a full bar. Every time I have visited, the dining room has been completely full, as it was during this visit. The staff is consistently attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. Overall, the two vegetable dishes, three pastas, and bottle of wine were the perfect amount for three people. After six or seven visits, Misi continues to deliver one of my favorite Italian dining experiences in NYC.
Al dente done perfect! I'm admittedly not a huge pasta fan, but I can tell this is executed well. While the flavors are appetizing, the ricotta toast is actually the star of the show. I didn't want it to end. The ricotta is a fluffy, delicate topping that melts with each bite. Beautiful and yummy. The gnocchi is different than I was expecting--it's more of a rolled pasta vs a starchy, potato dough that I'm use to. My original table had a shaky leg, and once we told the staff, they immediately repaired it. Very impressed!
Have to start by saying I had no idea pasta could taste this good....genuinely transformative and otherworldly pasta. I got the chickpea pappardelle and tortelli and was completely blown away by both. The flavors are so complex and delicious. It was a huge pain to make a reservation, and it ended up being a 5:15pm chef's counter seat. I actually enjoyed seeing food being prepared (though was a little put off by meat/vegetables touching on the grill). Service was good, our water glasses were consistently filled up and everyone was warm and friendly. The place is hip and modern, not overly decorated but very comfortable and well-designed. I hope to be back soon!
Had dinner for my birthday here. Reservations are definitely needed if you want to dine here. The restaurant is gorgeous, staff are super friendly and helpful with the menu. We got the butter beans to start and they were so good and saucy. We were going to ask for some bread to go with it and our waitress brought some without us even asking. We weren't super hungry, so we only got two pastas: the spinach and marscapone tortelli and the nduja bucatini. Both were delicious but the spinach tortelli was some of the best pasta I've had. Highly recommend Misi, hopefully will be back soon.
We snagged a spot with a couple hours of waiting despite having no reservation. Everything we ordered was delicious. An overall pretty good place for pasta! I wasn't super impressed by the ricotta toast itself but the mushrooms it came along with were the best. I actually liked the occhi better than the tortellini. It had a good umami taste paired with lemon and was very filling. Tried olive oil gelato here for the first time and was impressed!
Really Delicious as there pastas and presentation really make the experience. Went with a friend to enjoy ricotta toast, fennel salad, and pastas. Loved the toast with onions adding a nice combo as well as brown butter pasta. Everything was so clean and fresh with great service- really recommend
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We loved our experience here for my friends birthday! Service was amazing - we didn't feel rushed at all for such a busy restaurant and the ambiance was very modern and not too crowded. Bathroom had Le Labo soaps too which was an amazing touch. We got the whipped ricotta and peppers and the charred green beans to start - both were absolutely incredible. Then we got two pastas to share, and two gelatos. Very memorable meal and I definitely want to return to try more! read more
19 days ago
3.5 stars Overhyped but the food delivers -- the service does not. My friend and I were super excited to visit Misi, we had heard so many good things about it and how difficult it was to get a reservation. However, the experience was definitely overhyped. While the food itself was quite good, the overall dining experience left a lot to be desired -- and it all comes down to the service. From the get-go, my friend and I felt rushed. We were rushed to put in our order, rushed to clean up our food (the server literally started taking away plates when we weren't done eating), and rushed to pay. Honestly, I wish I had given less of a tip because I don't think our waitress deserved the 15% I did give her. Now, the food -- that's a different story. For appetizers, we ordered the roasted peppers with whipped ricotta crostini. The peppers were delicious. The whipped ricotta was also good but could have done with a bit of cracked pepper on top, as the cheese itself was slightly bland. For entrées, I ordered the spinach and mascarpone tortellini, which was fantastic, while my friend got the bucatini pasta. I really appreciate the homemade pasta -- you can taste the difference. Both dishes were delicious and, though the plates are not huge, filled us up nicely. Lastly, we ended with a mint gelato (mine) and chocolate gelato (my friend's). The chocolate gelato is quite rich and on the darker side -- think dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate -- but it was a great end to the dinner. The actual restaurant is beautiful, and I love being able to see into the kitchen. It gives a whole other dining experience when you can see everything being made. The open kitchen concept really adds to the ambiance. I would have given this restaurant 4-4.5 stars if not for the service. I wish that we didn't feel so rushed for time. We had a reservation but still felt as if we were walk-ins due to the pushiness of our waitress, who clearly had to turn over the tables. A meal should be something you get to enjoy and savor -- not something you're hurried through. Fix the service, and this place easily earns that extra half star. read more
Marinated leeks, anchovy, parsley, pistachios -- 7.2/10 The flavor was sour-sweet, almost reminiscent of kimchi. The texture combined the layered tenderness of the leeks with the crunchiness of the pistachios. The dish had multiple layers of flavor and was very appetizing. Bucatini, braised lamb, pepperoncini -- 9/10 The distinctive aroma of the tender lamb was fully integrated into the pasta. The bucatini was chewy and perfectly coated in the sauce. A great pasta dish. Overall, the food was very solid. The two of us walked in and were seated at the kitchen counter. Even though we were right by the kitchen, the cooking process wasn't loud and actually made for a pleasant background atmosphere. The only downside was that the service was a bit slow--we waited over 30 minutes before our pasta was served. The price, excluding alcohol, came to around $45-50 per person after tax and tip, which was well worth the experience. read more
1 month ago
Overall, Misi lived up to the hype and was easily one of the better modern Italian dining experiences I've had in Williamsburg. The atmosphere is sleek and vibrant, and you can tell how much thought goes into the handcrafted pasta and simple, high-quality ingredients. Here is what we tried: Whipped Ricotta Toast with Peppers: Went viral for a reason. The ricotta is super fresh, light, and pairs perfectly with the charred bread. Only downside is it gets a bit messy to eat, especially with the peppers spilling over, but it's well worth it. (8/10) Zucchini Fritti: Surprisingly my favorite dish of the meal. The fried texture was perfectly crispy and light, without feeling heavy or oily at all. Topped generously with pecorino romano cheese for the ultimate salty bite. (9/10) Spinach and Mascarpone Filled Tortelli: Deep richness from the brown butter sauce paired with very dense, high-quality pasta. Pure comfort food executed at a high level. (8.5/10) Sheep's Milk Ricotta Filled Occhi: First time trying occhi, and it did not disappoint. The pasta was densely filled with smooth sheep's milk ricotta, and the bottarga (fish roe) with lemon added a fantastic savory brightness. (8/10) Service & Vibe The open kitchen adds great energy to the room, and the service was attentive despite how packed it gets. Pro Tip: Reservations are tough to snag, so book well in advance or try walking in right when they open for a bar seat. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the pasta menu! read more
3 days ago
A very popular spot. The only reservation we could get on a Friday was a "seniors' time" of 5:30 PM at the counter--although the place was not packed when we arrived. It had been recommended by many, although our daughter had warned us it was "just OK." Everything is small plates designed for sharing. Cocktails were well made and service was very good. Our dinner was decidedly mixed. The slow-roasted tomatoes were superb; the grilled baby artichokes were overly oily; the spinach and mascarpone-filled tortelli was heavenly; and the chitarra with braised lamb and pepperoncini was, unfortunately, just plain bad. Add one glass of wine and tip, and damages were $235. Some real highs, but too uneven for the price. Likely our first and only visit. read more
Went to Misi in Brooklyn on a weeknight with two friends who were visiting New York City. We were running late, but I was able to call and push our reservation back about 45 minutes without issue. We were eventually seated near the front window by the entrance. I have been to Misi six or seven times and have worked my way through much of the menu. It remains one of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC. While it is certainly not inexpensive, I find it more reasonably priced than many other upscale Italian restaurants in the city, and the quality of the ingredients and relative simplicity of the dishes makes it worth the cost. The menu is centered around antipasti (primarily vegetable-focused small plates), house-made pastas, an occasional meat special, and gelato for dessert. They also have an extensive wine list. We started with the seasonal white asparagus ($26) and the grilled artichokes ($24), a dish I have ordered many times before. The white asparagus was served in a rich butter and pecorino sauce with guanciale sprinkled on top, while the artichokes were finished with a mint salsa verde that added brightness and lots of flavor. For pasta, we ordered the sheep's milk ricotta-filled occhi in lemon butter sauce ($30), the spinach and mascarpone-filled tortelli with brown butter ($31), and the rigatoni ($28). The occhi and tortelli were both fantastic -- the fresh pasta was delicate, the filling melted in your mouth, and both dishes were packed with flavor without feeling heavy. We wanted at least one pasta with a red sauce, so we added the rigatoni, but it was not quite as interesting. We also asked the sommelier to recommend a bottle in the $90-$100 range and ended up with the San Barnaba Langhe Freisa from Piedmont. It was an excellent choice, not too heavy and great flavor, and very interesting-- had not had something like it before. The restaurant itself has a modern aesthetic, with metal and stone accents, clean lines, and an open kitchen. There is also a full bar. Every time I have visited, the dining room has been completely full, as it was during this visit. The staff is consistently attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. Overall, the two vegetable dishes, three pastas, and bottle of wine were the perfect amount for three people. After six or seven visits, Misi continues to deliver one of my favorite Italian dining experiences in NYC. read more
Al dente done perfect! I'm admittedly not a huge pasta fan, but I can tell this is executed well. While the flavors are appetizing, the ricotta toast is actually the star of the show. I didn't want it to end. The ricotta is a fluffy, delicate topping that melts with each bite. Beautiful and yummy. The gnocchi is different than I was expecting--it's more of a rolled pasta vs a starchy, potato dough that I'm use to. My original table had a shaky leg, and once we told the staff, they immediately repaired it. Very impressed! read more
Have to start by saying I had no idea pasta could taste this good....genuinely transformative and otherworldly pasta. I got the chickpea pappardelle and tortelli and was completely blown away by both. The flavors are so complex and delicious. It was a huge pain to make a reservation, and it ended up being a 5:15pm chef's counter seat. I actually enjoyed seeing food being prepared (though was a little put off by meat/vegetables touching on the grill). Service was good, our water glasses were consistently filled up and everyone was warm and friendly. The place is hip and modern, not overly decorated but very comfortable and well-designed. I hope to be back soon! read more
Had dinner for my birthday here. Reservations are definitely needed if you want to dine here. The restaurant is gorgeous, staff are super friendly and helpful with the menu. We got the butter beans to start and they were so good and saucy. We were going to ask for some bread to go with it and our waitress brought some without us even asking. We weren't super hungry, so we only got two pastas: the spinach and marscapone tortelli and the nduja bucatini. Both were delicious but the spinach tortelli was some of the best pasta I've had. Highly recommend Misi, hopefully will be back soon. read more
16 days ago
We snagged a spot with a couple hours of waiting despite having no reservation. Everything we ordered was delicious. An overall pretty good place for pasta! I wasn't super impressed by the ricotta toast itself but the mushrooms it came along with were the best. I actually liked the occhi better than the tortellini. It had a good umami taste paired with lemon and was very filling. Tried olive oil gelato here for the first time and was impressed! read more
2 months ago
Really Delicious as there pastas and presentation really make the experience. Went with a friend to enjoy ricotta toast, fennel salad, and pastas. Loved the toast with onions adding a nice combo as well as brown butter pasta. Everything was so clean and fresh with great service- really recommend read more
6 months ago
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
11 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
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
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
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
2 months ago
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
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
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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I have a reservation for Misi for kitchen counter seating and one for Lilia normal dining seating. It's a birthday dinner for a family member. Which restaurant would you recommend?
If your group is more than 2 people, I would go with normal seating at Lilia
Is there a specific time that reservations become available 30 days out?
10am on Resy
How do you get a reservation? Everytime I try it's always booked.
Reservations release 30 days prior to the specific day. It's extremely difficult because they will be taken in the first few minutes. I recommend downloading the Resy app for a better chance, but if you don't get it at first, then sign up to be…
Do they have high chairs? Would it be appropriate to take my 1.5yo there for lunch?
I've seen them with one. Not the best place for a child but lunch shouldn't be as hectic as dinner.
Do you need a reservation... can you show up on a fri night same day if the system doesn't let you make a reservation and the phones not answering?
You definitely need a reservation
Does their menu have gluten free options?
there are non pasta items so yeah definitely worth checking out
Are there any vegan options? Also not cooked in butter?
We went with another couple, one of whom is vegan and selected the restaurant. There were many vegan options. I don't remember about butter but we ate very well.
Is it possible to get a table for 2 at dinner as a walk in on a sat or sun if i go right at opening or late?
Yes, I would get there like 10-15 min before opening, maybe even earlier if it's good weather.
Would a 1 and 2yo be fine to bring for a 5:30 or 6pm dinner?
Yah probably earlier on would be best. Definitely make a reservation and might be good to give a heads up to the restaurant but you should be fine! :)
Since they don't answer the phone - I get it - I think the answer is obvious, but I want to confirm they DO NOT do take out? Thanks Alley
Confirming they do not do take out
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