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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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in NYC at the moment. I have not had a better dining experience yet. The vibe of the place is immaculate and the open kitchen makes you fall instantly in love. When I saw every single thing that we consumed was perfection, I truly mean that. And yes the whipped ricotta crostini 100% lives up to the hype. This is something you absolutely can not skip if you come here. The cocktail was perfect, the service was impeccable. This is a place you can not skip or miss. read more
Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 3/5 I'd been to Lilia so I wanted to try Misi. It's still tough to get a reservation here. Got one for 4:45 Friday that I booked weeks in advance. There was already a line of people before the restaurant opened. They sat me at the bar in the back. Very modern, cold, professional-type setting. The open kitchen is nice to look at. You can see the activity and inner workings at a fine dining establishment. Everything is a la carte, not prix fixe. I ordered the red peppers with whipped ricotta crostini as an appetizer. For entrees, I went with corzetti, sungold cherry tomatoes, garlic, pecorino, summer herbs; sheep's milk ricotta filled occhi, bottarga, lemon; and gnocchi sardi, pork sausage sugo, saffron. I liked the first two. Very light pasta, soft how I like it, with great sauces. Sun dried tomatoes look orange and are sweet. Corzetti is like thin discs. The occhi came heavily laden with butter and salt. Service at the bar was prompt for the drinks and first couple dishes. My bartender was all right. She answered some questions I had about Italian white wines, and explained the difference between a verdicchio and a trebbiano. I asked for something close to chardonnay. She recommended the varietal called Garganega as the closest thing. It is a key component in Soave. It was quite nice. The bartender's vibe seemed kind of business-like, though, not overly friendly and ebullient. I think if you come with a group and sit at a table then those servers may be friendlier. But it's ok, whatever. Bartenders are busy so I get it. My gnocchi order came later than the rest. I also noticed the people who bring the food to the bar kind of mumble so it's hard to understand them. When I got my gnocchi I found it to be a denser pasta than the others. Their version uses pasta instead of potato. I ate a couple bites and took it home. The restaurant filled up quickly. It's a lively atmosphere full of people in their thirties talking loudly and being fabulous. I didn't see any small children there during my visit. Prices at Misi are expensive, but it's gonna be like that everywhere high caliber these days. For my one appetizer, one glass of wine, and three pasta dishes the bill came to $160 with tax and tip. As a solo diner, I go out for the food. Not for the scene, not trying to impress anyone. But it's so hard to get a reservation anywhere good these days at a reasonable time. I wish there were a way for restaurants to accommodate true food lovers without giving up the deep pocketed patrons who are there for other reasons. read more
This place has a "simple" menu of just appetizers (mostly vegetables) and pastas, but everything is done so well. Everything is delicious. Highly recommend the ricotta toast (pairs so well with the mushrooms), sheep's milk occhi with bottarga and lemon (great seafood flavor), and spinach and mascarpone tortelli. For cocktails, the A&T spritz is a more refreshing and citrus-y take on the traditional aperol spritz. Service is very friendly and knowledgeable, and the ambience is airy and upbeat. read more
phenomenal dining experience from start to finish. the service was excellent, and the interior and ambiance is sophisticated casual. to start, we got the seasonal squash dish and white beans. both lovely dishes, seasoned well, and the squash had a nice kick with the hot honey. we shared the off-menu steak, and 3 pastas (stuffed spinach/mascarpone, a lamb ragu, and chickpea pappardelle). star of show was the chickpea pappardelle for me! had a perfect lemon zest. to finish, we got the olive oil gelato. highly recommend finishing with their great selection of gelato read more
I've gotten so many recommendations to check Misi out and I was finally able to grab a reservation for a Sunday lunch time spot. I'm so glad I tried Misi and knocked it out of my restaurant bucket list. I highly recommend getting a bunch of dishes and sharing it. For the appetizer we got the roasted trumpet mushrooms sott'ollio with whipped ricotta crostini. I am not a fan of mushrooms but the mushrooms were seasoned and cooked so well. The whipped ricotta was also very good. Another review said that the whipped ricotta tasted like glorified cream cheese, so I was worried but I was so wrong. This appetizer was probably my favorite dish. The mushrooms paired so well with the bread. For the pastas we got the spinach mascarpone tortelli and the chitarra. The chitarra is a bit spicy and the tortelli was kind of sweet. I thought it was a great idea to have two different flavors of pasta. For dessert we got the fior di latte gelato. It's like a sweet cream originally vanilla gelato and it was so creamy. I don't think I'd come again unless someone was visiting New York. The foods a bit pricy so I probably won't come here often read more
The restaurant was a lot bigger than I expected but still felt like intimate and cozy! The ricotta crostini is slightly overhyped but it was delicious and as a mushroom lover, I think it paired really well with the ricotta. My only critique would be that the salt wasn't event distributed so some bites were definitely much saltier than others. The tortelli was also delicious but after three or four, I got sick of the cheesiness. I preferred the mezze rigatoni! It's very basic and nothing special but the texture of the rigatoni was perfect and the sauce was great! I did eat a big piece of garlic by accident but other than that, it was great! I also had the olive oil gelato and it was refreshing. The first bite has a very strong olive oil taste (more than other olive oil gelatos I've had) but it gets better the more you eat it! The service was also great and I loved that I didn't feel rushed at all! I ended up staying for a little under two hours for two people dining. read more
Very mid Italian food. The crostini that is hyped up on social media is not good. I would not recommend it. If you're gonna make one of your dishes so aesthetic and social media famous then at least make it good. It is so bland. The pasta and gnocchi we got were good but nothing special. The olive oil gelato was great. We waited 20 mins to be seated even though we got there on time for our reservation. This was very disappointing read more
The first time I heard about Misi was while watching Barefoot Contessa; Ina was making an arrabbiata sauce in a similar style as her FRIEND Missy Robbins, and mentioned she owned this restaurant. This intrigued me since I love pasta, and Ina's recommendations rank high for me. I placed it in my bookmarks with the intention to try it, and finally got the opportunity the other night. Misi is located in South Williamsburg, not far from Domino Park on the ground level of what looks like upscale residences. It was a job to get a reservation here; this and Robbins' other restaurant Lilia (also in Brooklyn) are very popular and usually booked solid. This only made me more motivated to get a table here - I really wanted to know what the hype was about; was Misi truly one of the best pasta restaurants there was, or was it simply due to it being in a trendy area and owned by a notable chef? Reservations open 30 days out at 10am, so I set my alarm and snagged a late table. Misi gives off modern aesthetics - the restaurant is bustling with an open floor space. There's an open kitchen area, a moderate amount of tables in the dining space, and a bar along the back wall with more seating. I also noticed a separate room that almost looked like a prep room but I sense could also double as a private dining area. The color scheme was pretty monochromatic; with the exception of some greenery towards the entrance, the entire restaurant is covered in white. I really liked it - the sparse decor and light color played against the somewhat loud noise and busy atmosphere. The menu is relatively simple - comprised of vegetable starters and pasta mains. There were three of us, so we decided to split three starters and three pastas. To start, we got the citrus dish which, in addition to the fruit, came with smoked ricotta, olive oil, and basil. We also got the grilled broccoli with provolone and breadcrumbs, and the cannellini beans. These were all very good - my two favorites were the broccoli and cannellini beans. They had a good balance of ingredients and great flavor. For our pastas, we got the rigatoni pomodoro, spinach and mascarpone tortellini, and the bucatini. These were all great; notably, the rigatoni tasted very fresh and the basil flavor was prominent, even if you didn't have a leaf on your fork. The tortellini was really unique - the filling was creamy without being too rich, and the brown butter really elevated the dish. The dessert menu is equally as simple, consisting of gelato and coffees. We decided on three flavors: pistachio, olive oil, and fior di latte. My two favorites were the pistachio and olive oil; the former was really meaty - good flavor and loaded with pistachios. The latter was one of the most unique gelatos I've had - prominent olive oil flavor which met you at the back of the throat and paired nicely with the cool creaminess of the gelato. Service was great, everyone was super friendly and everything came out at a good pace. So, is Misi worth the hype? Well, I think it's worth going but I don't see what they offer correlate to the relative difficulty there is to book a table. I've been to other Italian restaurants that serve equally as good if not better pasta - they just don't have the name and location that are behind Misi. Still, I would definitely return here for another meal, and now I'm intrigued to try out Lilia. The Barefoot Contessa has yet again pointed me in the right direction. read more
This place is worth the wait!! We ordered 3 pastas, salad and the infamous ricotta toast. Everything was so delicious and we can't wait to try different pastas on the menu next time. Definitely getting the salad and toast every time though read more
This is a Super coveted restaurant and I know why! The vibes are immaculate here, extremely calm setting in the servers are very very nice. It is a bit of a hassle to get reservations so set your resy notifications! My fav dishes 1. The Kristi Lee with cheese on top was absolutely perfect, the mushrooms that go on the side made it so so delicious and this dish was honestly one of the best place I've ever had. The toast was perfectly thick, the mushrooms were absolutely buttery and complimented it so well. won't recover from this dish The sheeps milk occhi was DELISH. sooo creamy and the cheese ratio was perfect The fettucine was not my fav. Controversial because I've heard it's really good but I thought it was pretty plain! The spinach pasta was good as well. Creamy Service 5/5 and great vibes for a dinner night!! read more
I've seen the iconic ricotta toast all over social media so I booked a lunch reservation to see if it was worth the hype. Long story short, it was not. The restaurant was very spacious and we choose the kitchen counter. It was nice to see the chefs making the dishes and was overall a nice vibe. The service was OK - our water glasses were empty halfway through our meal and the servers filled the water glasses of people near us, but not ours. We had to flag them down in order to get a refill. Antipasti: We started off with the ricotta crostini with grilled nectarines. The ricotta was creamier than we thought it would be (and filling) and lacked salt, but overall we liked it. The spices on the nectarines were just ok - it would have been better if they made the peaches sweet (like by adding honey) that way it would match the ricotta better. Pastas: The chitarra braised lamb was spicier than we were expecting but it's not overwhelming and we got used to it. The flavor was quite good and the noodles were al dente and chewy. The bucatini on the other hand....was...SO SALTY. I should have listened to some of the reviews on here mentioning the salt. I needed to take a sip of water with every bite and it didn't help that our water glasses didn't get refilled. Overall for $80, it was very underwhelming and not worth the hype. read more
Hard to get a reservation but call them & see if they can fit you in! We made it in with a lunch reservation. The spinach and mascarpone tortellini was the stand out. Don't leave without getting gelato for dessert...It's so delicious. It was such a treat getting to see the chefs prepare for dinner service through the kitchen window. That elevated the experience tremendously! read more
I don't crave Italian food often, but this might be a place I actually want to go back to. We managed to secure a res at a random time and I was excited to try the whipped ricotta toast. I would say that the hype is somewhat warranted. It's really good - creamy, cold, rich, and decadent to complement the warm crusty bread, and paired well with the umami mushrooms. Is it something I could make at home, probably? Would I? Probably not, which is why the hype is only somewhat warranted because though fairly simple and probably overpriced, it is good. The pastas were all very yummy! My favorite was the sheep's milk ricotta ravioli - it was light and lemony. The spinach tortellini was a bit too salty. The rigatoni was good but nothing special. Overall, I enjoyed misi. It also had a spacious modern vibe which was cute! read more
The restaurant is spacious and have great ambience. Server is attentive yet not being intrusive, always picking the right moment to ask us how is the meal, if we are enjoying ourself. And our water cup is always full. The dishes are reasonably priced as well. I mean I have had Italian food with similar price that tasted crap in the city! ~ Whipped Ricotta Crostini, Trumpet Mushrooms Sott'olio ~ This antipasti is so good!!! The whipped ricotta looks like a cloud, and taste like happiness. It's the first time I have a whipped ricotta and wow it is so fluffy, airy and light, topped with a pinch of shaved sea salt adding some saltiness to the ricotta. The crostini crust is crispy (a little on the harder side), with a soft and moist centre, tasted so good with the whipped ricotta! The trumpet mushroom came in a separate plate, it's very juicy, aromatic and well seasoned. The portion is super generous, I mean it's like 2 antipasti! ~ Grilled Asparagus ~ I seldom order vegetables at restaurants as I never expect them to taste special, but this dish totally changed my mind, I'm legit surprised that vege can taste that good! The asparagus is soft yet retain a bit of a crunch, and very juicy. It pairs surprisingly well with orange salmoriglio, the refreshing, citrusy flavour uplifts and lightened up the dish. We also tasted a hint of spiciness at the end. ~ Sheep's Milk Ricotta Filled Occhi ~ The occhi is filled with silky smooth ricotta, it's surprisingly light and melts in my mouth. Complemented with a lemon sauce that's tangy yet not too strong that would overpower the flavour of ricotta and occhi. It's a very good dish. ~ Linguine w/ anchovy, garlic, parsley, colatura ~ Now this is a dish that genuinely surprised me. On paper it looked simple but actually has a complex flavour, kinda like a perfume. On first bite, you are hit by a mildly citrusy and garlic flavour, then the saltiness and flavour from the anchovy came through, ended with a hint of wheat flavour from the pasta itself. I was chewing it slowly, trying to savour every moment of each bite. There are also breadcrumbs on top, adding some crunchiness and texture to the dish. I think I like this dish even more then the occhi! Will I be back? hell yes! Amazing service. Food is as I said above, spectacular. Will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more
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1 year ago
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Table favorite of the night was my spinach and mascarpone filled tortelli with brown butter and ricotta salata. Finished the night off with some gelato! read more
3 years ago
We saw the rave reviews...and the memes! So glad we checked out Misi as I think this is the most memorable meal I've had in a very long time. Highly respectable pastas and accompaniments, knowledgeable and down-to-earth staff, classy but FUN vibe. You cannot go wrong with Misi! We started off with the Misi Spritz, with housemade bitters. So impressed, set the vibe for the rest of the evening's meal. Refreshing little apéretif! Then we got to ordering. You know we had to get the whipped ricotta crostinis. We also added baby artichokes. In terms of food, I was difficult and asked our server whether there was a pasta where I could "taste the green" (whatever the F that means ??). He took that at face value and recommended the linguine, so I got that. BF got the mascarpone tortellis. To start, the whipped ricotta crostinis were SUCH a highlight. The whipped texture was incredible, and I was surprised by how much structure was in each pipe of ricotta, incredible !!! The pairing of the king trumpet mushrooms along with the ricotta was also so umami and delicious. Artichokes were also expertly grilled! Our server was right: the linguine was green in all the best ways. The herb flavor was such a refreshing summer flavor and balanced out the saltiness of the pasta perfectly. The tortellis were little pockets of delicious. I'd like to eat them for every meal. After all this, we were too full for dessert or coffee so did not opt for anything, but the post-dinner espressos felt very classic and the selection was superb. If you're in BK you are making a big mistake of not checking Misi out if you have not already. We didn't have a reservation but lined up at 5 PM on a Wednesday as one of three parties trying to walk in and were able to get in pretty quickly without a wait, and even got a table. I'm shocked that not getting a rez almost made me let go of Misi, and am so so glad we tried to walk in :-) so definitely try it out read more
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11 months ago
The food was delicious. We sat at the bar and the service was satisfactory. Nothing out of the ordinary but pleasant. You can see them make the fresh pasta and the food came out relatively fast. The inside is very chic and clean. read more
4 years ago
Finally snagged a reservation at Misi for bar seating, which was fine! They have an open kitchen concept which was so aesthetically pleasing, and also to be able to watch everyone lol. The whipped ricotta crostini was worth the hype! Crispy toast with rich and creamy ricotta, paired with flavorful roasted trumpet mushrooms. The grilled baby artichokes were also good but preferred the crostini. For mains, we tried the sheep's milk ricotta occhi, anchovy linguine, and braised lamb chitarra. I enjoyed all the dishes but my favorite was probably the braised lamb chitarra. It was a hearty, meaty dish yet not too heavy or gamey. The sheep's milk ricotta occhi was good but after the ricotta toast, it was a little heavy and the sauce was buttery but not lemon-y and bright enough. The anchovy linguine was also yummy bc it was flavorful. The citrus/garlic flavors were a highlight, but a little salty after too many bites. Overall, so happy I finally got to try Misi. I'd come back, and def want to try lilia next! read more
Finally was able to get a reservation here at 9:30pm on a Sunday, and I made the trek all the way down just to find that they had run out of the whipped ricotta toast and grilled artichoke appetizers. Got the pasta dishes that I wanted and they were really good but portion sizes are definitely on the smaller end. The spinach marscapone tortellini was better than the sheep's milk occhi in my opinion just because of the sauce, I thought the brown butter had more depth. I will say the brown butter sauce is heavy and does feel overwhelming towards the end but overall still liked that one better. The staff was nice and space is chic, but I was just super sad that they ran out of literally one of their most popular items. At least on Sunday towards the time we went (near closing at 9:30pm) there were a few seats at the bar that I think you could've gotten as a walk in. read more
2 years ago
FIRST OF ALL... we made reservation for 8 HOWEVER THE HOSTESS & THE MANAGER, kept us waiting for 15 mins arguing that they can't accommodate 8 people and it's against their policy. Seriously??? Where is that written and what restaurant doesn't take 8 people? BUT they take 50 people for private dinner in glass enclosed cubicle? We were 6 adults and 2 small children. He first made a fuss that they can't give an extra chair due to fire hazard... meanwhile room next to us had 50 grown men stuffed in a small cubicle and that's not a fire hazard??? We said the two small children only eat KOSHER so we will order plain pasta, which again he said NO TO! We had to have a 10 minute argument DEFENDING WHY THEY EAT KOSHER!!! Then said he will allow us a chair but we can ONLY order pasta NO appetizers. WTF?? when we wanted one of each appetizer which means more $$ for establishment the waiter called over manager who claims we need to order TWO OF EACH! Attitude attitude stress aggravation.... ITS NOT WORTH the risk of aggravation. go elsewhere WHERE YOU FEEL WELCOMED, it's not worth the risk of management finding something to bagger you about! This establishment needs a course on meaning of "HOSPITALITY " read more
2 years ago
solid italian spot but i think we ordered too heavy for this meal. especially after finishing the ricotta toast it had felt like we already finished a stick of butter. the mushrooms were nice but i think it needs more or something else to cut all the ricotta. pasta was solid and good texture. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by Misi for an impromptu lunch and it's only fair to refresh my review. No reservations? No problem--they gave us a cozy spot at the bar table. We started off with the whipped ricotta, then took our server's advice and went for the tortellini and lamb pasta. Each dish was a hit--totally delicious! read more
Missy Robbins' work is impecable. This is peak delivery of Italian that I found in the forsaken city of Italian American creations like chicken parm or spicy rigatoni. Misi is phenomenal. We had artichokes, beans, brocolli, mushrooms, sheepsmilk occhi, mascarpone tortelli, gelato fior di latte and pistacchio. Espresso. Service is on the obnoxious Brooklyn liberal wavelength with comments but were professional. Great food and decor! read more
1 year ago
Our server was amazing!!! The spinach tortellini was delicious and flavors were all great, but every dish was very oily - like pool of oil at the bottom. Not sure I'd come back on my own. read more
2 years ago
This meal was absolutely delicious! We got a reservation for lunch and decided to split a starter and two entrees. When we arrived we had to wait a couple of minutes for our table, so the hostess offered to take our drink order and when we were sat the drinks were already ready which was nice. We ordered the broccolini starter plus the penne and tortellini main dishes. All were so tasty! The ambiance during the day was vibey, especially with all of the natural sunlight coming in through the window. I definitely recommend if you're looking for a delicious pasta meal and drinks. read more
Finally snagged a reservation here for a weekend lunch at the chef's counter so we could watch them cook. Loved the airy vibe inside and the food did not disappoint! The crostini toast was great, the cheese was so light and the grilled peaches added a nice contrast. The tortelli was my favorite as it was so creamy and burst in your mouth as you bit into it. We also tried the lamb ragu which was good, but a bit salty. We finished with the olive oil gelato which was unexpected but so good! High recommend coming here if you can snag a reservation! read more
4 years ago
I made a reservation a month in advance, and overall had a great lunch here. The staff gave good recommendations, and the interior is very modern. They have an open kitchen, which was cool to watch them make pasta. The whipped ricotta crostini had a creamy and rich ricotta, which paired nicely with the toast. My favorite pasta was the spinach and mascarpone filled tortellini. It was perfectly cooked and extremely flavorful/rich. I definitely could not eat this alone as it was very rich, but every bite melted in my mouth. Overall, a nice restaurant to eat fresh pasta. May not be worth the effort to get reservations though. read more
Wow what an all around great experience at Misi! The restaurant itself is really cool. You can sit at the counter and watch the chefs prepare your food because it's an open kitchen. The lighting was nice and overall it was minimalistic but had a sense of elegance to it. Now for the food!! Whipped ricotta crostini and mushrooms: 11/10 This dish was incredible! Although meant to be shared I could eat it all by myself. The ricotta was actually not too airy, which made it insanely unique to have on top of the bread. It was thick. The bread tasted good although a bit burned. The mushrooms were also delicious. The seasoning was light and they were perfectly chewy. Artichoke: 6/10 This was a miss for me. The flavors were unique but not to my liking. I also didn't like the way the artichokes were prepared. I wasn't sure how to eat them because the leaves still tasted really tough. Occhi: 9/10 These little occhis tasted like eating a cloud. The sheep's milk ricotta was so soft and the pasta itself was cooked to perfection. I wish the sauce had a bit more to it. It tasted bland like it was just melted butter with a hint of lemon but not enough to make an impact. I appreciate the pasta but think the sauce could be something else or more powerful. Chickpea pappardelle: 9/10 Pleasantly surprised with this pappardelle! The noodles were think and cooked well. Most importantly they didn't taste that much like chickpea! The rosemary was a great addition and this was also a very light dish. Overall this was a great experience. The staff were nice but didn't go above and beyond. I wasn't a big fan of the cocktail offerings either. They seemed to really fit one set of tastes. A lot of their drinks had bubbles, and those that didn't had dark liquor. To get one more star I would say they have a great opportunity to truly make this an all around special experience. The ambiance and food are basically there but in greeting you and serving you they could enhance that experience. This would be and could be a great place for a special occasion if the staff was attentive to the Resy notes stating this and make you feel like you made the best and right choice for that dinner. read more
How can someone not like Misi?! Second time here and I want to come back another 17x... a week. The vibe is so romantic and intimate. You MUST get the squash antipasto. The flavor is out of this world. The infamous ricotta toast... had to go against everyone's opinion, but it's very bland. It comes with trumpet mushrooms on the side which add flavor but without them, it's flavorless. All of the pastas are made to perfection. Can't go wrong with any of them. And the cookie gelato is just the best! Love Misi! read more
2 years ago
Misi is a very chic, modern Italian restaurant that to me best captures the taste of a light spring breeze. No, seriously, the pristine white interior and the wonderful clear yet light and refined flavor profiles of each dish is a must try in the beautiful clear warm sunny spring season. For appetizers, we got the grilled broccoli and Ricotta Toast, which came with an additional serving of spiced vegetables. The broccoli was fine but the toast was splendid - crispy and delicious bread topped with fantastically whipped and resoundingly flavorful ricotta cheese, it's worth the hype for sure and is a must get here. We got 4 pastas - the top 2 and the best that really represent the light refined palette of the restaurant has to be the spinach tortellini and the occhi. The tortellini has a warm brown butter coating and the spinach filling slowly spreads across your mouth, with the pasta dough being thin enough to fully capture this sensation. The Occhi stuffed with ricotta and a lemon zest sprinkle was also just as sublime - you can taste the texture evolution as you penetrate the pasta dough into the ricotta swimming in your mouth and then the lemon bits add in a new twist to flavor and texture. Truly sensational pasta dishes. I felt the bucatini and linguine was a miss - these were spaghetti dishes that I could have made at home, obviously not as delicious but not too far off. It's hard to make spaghetti go wrong when you have tomato/garlic sauce and the pasta base. For me, all I could deduce was the quality difference but truthfully was not as great an experience as the former two pastas. Passable but solid dishes if you do order. The gelato was delightful and also a must get. We got chocolate, mint, and strawberry and I can tell you that strawberry is their best flavor of the three. Gotta try olive oil next time but we wanted to end on a guaranteed sweet note. Overall, 9/10. Some dishes were sublime and the ambience and aesthetic of the place and the food is worth just seeing with your eyes before tasting with your mouth. Truly a spring sensation of a restaurant. read more
i tried getting a reservation weeks in advanced but they were booked. but we were lucky to find a last minute reservation at 5pm and took it. dont try to walk-in as even the bar seats are reserved. the atmosphere was so elegant. the staff were good --not too friendly, not rude either. the food was so delicious but i didnt love the mushroom appetizer and the lemon ravioli. but the desert and cacio e pepe was devine. read more
My meal was good and I enjoyed my dining experience, but I definitely think Misi is overrated and quite pricey. The ricotta filled occhi was bland and the corzetti was tasty but overpriced. The ricotta and mushrooms were flavorful but a bit too much whipped cream for my personal taste. I wasn't blown away by anything I tried, but I know others love this spot and I've heard a lot about it so I'm glad I got to try! Service is wonderful and prompt and the interior is lovely. 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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