This locals favorite has a charming Brooklyn Italian cafe ambience, and some great food to match. Everyone at our table loved their entree. Does it exceed the quality or experience of other Italian options in the City, or even Brooklyn? Probably not, but it is extremely good, dependable, and just right if you're in Dumbo and crave Italian. I am giving Noodle Pudding two stars for two reasons, and both because of service. I called ahead to see if the restaurant could accommodate three of us on a Saturday evening. The host said that they could, that it was not too busy, and to come on immediately. We did, but we got there to find the restaurant completely packed. My friends were starving, and the host told us that it would "only be a minute." It was 30 minutes. In short, I really dislike integrity issues where the business misleads customers. Remember: don't be a time bandit because customers only have one life. The bartender was a bit slow and rude after I expressed frustration that I had been waiting on him to pour me a glass of wine while he poured drinks for every server that came to the bar as I waited. My other complaint is that they don't take credit cards. Don't even get me started. A restaurant this successful, and they can't take a credit card in the 21st century. I wish the IRS had an app to report suspected tax fraud all over NYC for all of the restaurants and bars that won't take cards. It's time to get a clue, folks. Using Square and an IPAD would be a nice start. Ok, I'm done preaching. The food is good, but take your credit card to Vinegar Hill Cafe and enjoy the convenience and the reservation. read more

I've held off writing about Noodle Pudding because my first two experiences over the past five years were lackluster. It has quite a reputation among Bklyn Heights folk (my peeps) that I wanted to give it one more try before opining. First the good: The food is slightly better than average. That's where it ends. The NOISE LEVEL is unbearable. It's one of those places where you can't hear your companion 3 feet across the table. Maybe I've become an old fogey--but the meal was ruined by jack hammer level blowhards in stereo and everyone else trying to talk above them. We couldn't wait to get outta there. There's always a wait to get in; a no reservation policy. They only accept cash. The service is distant. Three strikes and they're out. Basta. It's Carroll Gardens for Italian from here on out. read more

When the mercury begins to climb up the thermometer and the dogwood trees boast their blooms, New York City streets changes from canyons of stoic stares to a carnival cityscape where shops windows open like a barker's rictus. Tucked neatly into Henry Street near Brooklyn Heights, Noodle Pudding opens its windows to the summer air and stretches its awnings through cool breezes to serve regional Italian dishes at reasonable prices and glasses of wines for a mere pittance. The regional Italian menu offers classic dishes such as Penne all' Arrabiata, carpaccio, Linguine Alla Puttanesca and buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes and roasted peppers. But the menu is fitted with a list of specials that change nightly and which outnumber the standards almost two to one. Of course, favorites like burrata with baby arugula and heirloom tomatoes appear and re-appear due to availability, but recently I was able to order a plate of garganelli with duck ragu and fava beans. While the name is off-putting to some--noodle pudding (sometimes called kugel) is a dish of egg noodles, sour cream and cottage cheese, flavored with vanilla and jam and, of paramount importance, distinctly un-Italian--the quaint storefront is framed in flowers and bustles with four-tops and a wall-length bench that seats half an alley of intimate tables for two. The waiters, runners and busboys tuck their ties into their shirts and bustle about with only a modicum of banter but a bounty of helpfulness, tact and efficiency. The last time I visited, the host stand proudly displayed a basket of Zagat Guides (2008, Best Italian Restaurants in the US) in which they were awarded high marks. My girlfriend took one and was rewarded with a smile and a reminder that as a local she could share in their pride and conviviality. A simple salad of beets, goat cheese and escarole was delivered to our table quickly and we split it with a plate of beefsteak tomatoes drenched in olive oil atop mozzarella cheese; standard fare at any Italian trattoria, but constructed with color and priced modestly. Enjoying the first, delicate greens of spring we watched our dog who espied our dinner jealously from his spot near a parking meter (to underscore NP's gracious service, upon noticing we were with our dog, we were speeded to a table at the front of the restaurant!). We followed with a fine linguine with diced pancetta, fava bean puree (it is spring, after all) and pecorino cheese and a delicious Bolognese which could have been more tender, less beefy but served its function of comfort. Because Noodle Pudding is more of a local spot than a hot spot, it might underwhelm visitors. The artwork and décor are simple, unassuming; meanwhile, the house wines are table ready rather than ready to be ruminated on. But as local spot, it is a treasure. The price of a full meal here would not get you a bottle of wine in a similarly popular place in Manhattan. Likewise, Noodle Pudding is not going to insult and berate its patrons with the hipness of Williamsburg or the Yuppie-dom of Park Slope. Off the beaten path of Brooklyn Heights, in a peripheral spot not far from the Brooklyn Bridge, this restaurant is a boon to its neighborhood. read more

Noodle Pudding is the kind of restaurant every neighborhood needs. It has a courteous, attentive wait staff serving delicious Italian dishes (both from their regular menu and nightly specials) in a casual setting. I am particularly a fan of the Rigatoni Alla Siciliana, but have never been disappointed with any of my selections. For an appetizer, the calamari impresses, and for dessert the tiramisu is delicious (though I recommend reviewing all the options, as they serve seasonal treats too; I most recently had peaches with gelato and blueberry sauce...yum!). There is a bar as well, but I have always gone for dinner. This place is definitely one where you will go and most likely return again and again, if you live in the area. Just be sure to bring cash, they do not accept credit cards. read more

I've been going to Noodle Pudding for at least 6 years. Every time I come to NYC to visit family we'd go here one night and to Queen's another (located on Court). I really do like the place and it has become one of my favorites in the neighborhood. The place is lively and energetic with that rich neighborhood feel. Yes it gets loud but I don't think anyone should claim this to be a romantic, mood place. It follows the Italian culture- it's loud and energetic, just like my family! Haha. But on to the food... I personally love the mussels in the spicy tomato broth (AMAZING), the calamari and all the pastas. I've heard the osso bucco is amazing but I do not eat veal. They have daily specials which are all delicious as well. Also when they have it, the lemon goat cheesecake is superb. And yes, there is a woman waitress who I hate to say is just really really bad there... I've had her on a few different occasions months apart and she will screw up our orders, take forever and acts very aloof. Every time I sit down and discover she will be my waiter I cringe slightly. Besides that, I definitely think you should give Noodle a try and have a good time! It's worth it! read more

Such a cute, homey place. Seems like a definite local place...it looked as though lots of older Italian folks come here. We came at the right time...around 6 PM (they don't accept reservations) and didn't have to wait or get seated in the back where it was super dark. Instead, we scored the last table that looked out onto the street...I felt like a window display. The bread and dipping sauce was great. A different take on bread and olive oil. The olive oil had tomatoes, garlic and some other ingredients...very tasty. I actually ate more bread than my entree. The bf and I ordered 2 items off the specials list. I got a veal pasta dish ($16) and he got a meatball and sausage pasta dish ($16). Unfortunately, I didn't really like my dish. Seemed more of a veal stew with pasta than anything and although the veal was tender, it tasty dry (is that possible?). My bf's dish was good...the sausages and meatballs were very tasty and definitely homemade as well as the pasta...I think since the shapes of our pasta looked man-made and each piece of pasta was unique in that snowflake-type of way. Service was exceptional and the overall feel of the place is romantic and very quaint. I LOVED the back seating area which looked like it was set-up for a dinner party. They had strung mini lanterns from the ceiling lights and it looked so cute and intimate. Maybe some time I'll have to plan an event here so I can score that back seating area! Note: cash only read more

The craving started the minute I walked into LAX and saw this hot 18year old who got me wet all the way to JFK. My god, that was a painful flight. I landed famished, sex-starved, drooling, just can't stop looking and about to pop my nuts. But reality finally set in - who the hell am I kidding really - and we parted ways at the baggage claim - like I was really noticed. At the AirTrain, I sent a text to my friend and asked her what's the best way to Brooklyn Heights and was told to just take the A train and get off - oh, how I wish - at High St. With my suitcase, laptop bag and backpack in tow, I finally made it to the stop and the nice couple was already there waiting for me. They then asked if I was hungry to which I replied "No, but I'm horny." They just laughed and I said, "No, I'm fucking serious." They helped me with my bags and walked to their apartment, freshened-up a bit and walked to get some food. They asked me what I wanted for dinner and told them that since I can't have sex, to take me to the next best thing. Well, they took me to this spot. They actually have made reservations and was seated next to the window. It's a nice little neighborhood restaurant, crowded but without the attitude. I just don't quite get the mirror ball hanging in the rear part of the dining room though. I started perusing the menu, we got a house wine - which was surprisingly good, especially for $14 - and got me a lasagna as recommended by my friend. Well, I am pleased to let everyone of you know that although the itch wasn't scratched, the craving was satisfied. That lasagna was the next best thing to sex because I got wet yet again. read more

Cara C. I couldn't disagree with you more. I love the name and when my sisters mentioned the restaurant as an option the name put it over the top. I no longer remember what exactly what I ordered, but that it was a seafood dish with a white sauce and it was delicious. My family are big sharers so I got a chance to taste a few dishes and enjoyed them all. The highlight had to be the $12 bottles of wine though! Thats like a BYO price! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Food is excellent. Price is agreeable. And the volume of business they bring in on a Friday or Saturday night speaks for itself. Service can be spotty and I don't like the wooden chairs with the arms, but if you can overlook that you're in for a treat. Favorites: $1 meatballs, tagliatelle bolognese, and the arugula salad. read more

Food: The complimentary bread is delicious and the dipping olive oil is superb. Their Gnocchi with butter and sage is one of the best I've ever tried, and their Rigatoni Alla Siciliana is really great too. It's not the type of cheesey, oily Italian, they have very traditional dishes. My carnivorous friends enjoyed their dishes as well. Service: Attentive, friendly, and some actually speak Italian! Cost: Fairly inexpensive. CASH ONLY Parking: Pretty bad. Neighborhood: I love Brooklyn Heights. Walking around the neighborhood on a nice day is an added bonus since you're right by the water. read more

This place has HORRIBLE SERVICE and is overrated. We waited in line for 25 mins, sat down and the waitress comes over and was like "oh let me get you your menu." 15 minutes later she totally forgot about us, did not bring us the drinks we ordered even though we tried to wave her over a few times. We ended up asking another waiter for a menu while our waitress chats with other people in the restaurant. Throughout the whole meal, she did not pour us any water or ask us how things tasted - she however, was extremely attentive to the guests who were sitting right next to us. Thanks so much for making us feel like we didn't even exist in the room. About the food: Seafood Fettuccine with shrimp, clam, and mussels was OK. Yes, the pasta was fresh and chewy, but that's about it. The seafood was over cooked. Shrimps were dried, and clams were so cooked that they shrunk smaller than a dime size. The mussels were not fresh at all and had a weird smell when you chew on it. Lasagna was not good at all. It was too soft and the ground beef in it tasted like bad meat loaf left over from a week ago. Thank you for a fantastic experience....NOT. read more

I wonder if the waiter I had last night is the same waitier in all the poor reviews to. (Guy with glasses, but not the younger looking one) He was terrible it took forever to get our main course out and the waiter didnt apologize. He seemed arrogant with no apology or any regret in his absence of being a waiter. We left a generous tip still because he seemed so arrognat that I assumed he has a miserable life outside of work. Although the Host who sat us and checked in on us was marvelous and outstanding. He deserves a full 5 stars for keeping it afloat. Quite disappointing in this experience. Go somewhere else. They aren't worth the hassle. read more

**CASH ONLY** Having lived in Italy, this restaurant truly does make fresh pasta that reminds me of eating in Florence and Tuscany. I haven't had any of the steak dishes or meats but the seafood and pasta are great. The waiters can be a bit distracted but I think that's because crowds come in waves here .... FAVORITES: Stracetti and the lasagna. read more

Not worth it. The wait was so long as there was no reservation available. No place to sit while you wait. I stood and kept getting hit by the customers and waiters coming through. The head waiter kept telling us that our table was almost ready when it actually wasn't. Finally we are seated. To even get a waiter's attention was SO difficult that I contemplated leaving. But since I had already waited an hour for this place, what is another 10+ minutes? We ordered. Water does not come until our food comes. AND my ravenous self was staring at the tables near us, THEY ALL GOT BREAD. WHERE WAS OUR BREAD?!?!? Anyways, so my friend and I got the tagliatelle bolognese as well as the pork belly. Pork belly was just all fat. NO meat. What kind of dish is this?! I understand that pork belly has a lot of fat.. I've eaten it at a lot of places. But if I order the entree version, I expect some meat on it! The tagliatelle was less disappointing. It was a homecooked pasta, something you can make yourself. Not exciting. Not innovative. But this place isn't that. I recommend it if you want a down to earth meal. But you can get this pasta anywhere else in the city, don't suffer through this long wait and horrible service for it. read more

Noodle Pudding - All fat pork belly -.- - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fellow Brooklynites rave about this place, and I don't get it. I've dined here many times, mainly because a) Brooklyn Heights has a dearth of good restaurants, b) its cheap, and c) I keep thinking I'm missing something so I try and try again. Noodle Pudding is really popular, so make sure you are willing to wait on weekends and prime dinner hours. Service is never great, maybe because they are so busy or maybe because its more authentic with a gruff edge - who knows? Room is a little bit of a mishmash, nice woodsy warm coupled with a rotating selection of kitchy artwork. As for the food, I've gone through a fair amount of the pastas on the menu, and I've found all of them to be acceptable but not deserving of the raves of other red sauce pasta shops. Sigh! I guess I am missing something... However, the food is very affordable and the wine is even more so, so three stars overall, but Noodle Pudding.. like its name... is a real head scratcher for me. Cash ONLY, so make sure you hit the ATM before hand. read more

Everything is delicious, just make sure you carry cash... Been here twice now. Excellent both times. Don't bother coming if you didn't make a reservation, it can be super crowded and wait interminable. The portions are just right, as is the price. But why don't they take credit cards, I will never know. read more

Nothing bad to say about this place. Always a wait - that's a good sign so go next door to the wine bar and grab a drink. They'll come get you when your table is ready.Friday and Saturday they have live music.. if you sit next to the guy he'll chat you up and sing anything you want. Love the Bolognese and any of the fresh pasta. 3 people, 3 entrees , a salad, and a bottle of wine for under $60. Can not beat it. read more

Noodle Pudding is my vision of what an Italian restaurant should be. Four of us ate there around 4 in the afternoon on Easter Sunday. The place was buzzing with families and groups of friends. You could imagine that some of the people were just returning from church, a christening, or whacking some Irish mobster up in the Bronx. The food was amazing. For appetizers, we shared steamed mussels and raw clams. Main courses of various types of pasta were breathtaking -- lasagna (both the meat and the mushroom) and a spaghetti dish. The desserts were also scrumptious. The staff was warm and funny even though they had been going at high speed for hours. Even with occasional kids running around, the place was festive with an old world feel to it. So, after your next wedding, funeral, or shake-down, drop by the Noodle Pudding and celebrate with the family. read more

The reviews are true. Really fresh, fantastic italian food in a nice setting. I had the risotto special which was absolutely delicious. I went with my family and everyone was impressed. Only crazy thing is they don't accept credit cards, so keep that in mind before you go! read more

Here's the quick and dirty: 1) Typical wait for 2-3 people is about 45 minutes. 2) Full bar. Nice wine selection. 3) Mussels run out in a hurry. I was seated by 630 on a Friday night and they were already out. 4) They serve fresh bread with oil dip (that I swear on my life has a banana-like aftertaste) as soon as you sit down. 5) Which is good because the service seems to be a bit slow and you definitely need something to hold you off until your entree comes. Overall: The food is good and reasonably priced, but I often wonder if wait is worth it. The pork chop was delicious and I'm a huge fan of the mashed potatoes. They aren't kidding around with the pastas either. Any of the meat pastas have quite a lot of meat. (I dare say a bit too much.)The fried calamari is average, but large enough to share. The service was mediocre and seating can often feel a bit stuffy and crowded. If you can get in with a short (or better yet, no) line, then you're golden. Otherwise, I'd suggest spending your time and money elsewhere. The good news is if you absolutely have to eat here, the bar should have enough goodies to keep you occupied. I'm going to give it four stars as long as you don't have to wait in line. (There are times when it's really slow.) Otherwise, I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could. read more

OK- the one thing wrong with this place is the name. Seriously, my girlfriend that lives in Bklyn hts would call me and say "come to this amazing place called noodle pudding" - I would always say no thanks - because I thought it was a thai place and I have to be in the right mood to eat thai. Then one night I had a craving for thai - called Julie and said I'll meet you at Noodle pudding - to find out it is an amazing Italian restaurant! While waiting for Julie I asked the bartender for a glass of chianti. When he told me $5 - he saw the shocked expression and inquired if I was visiting...... "kinda I live in manhattan" to which he replied "Welcome to Brooklyn". Welcome indeed! p.s. the big long communal table is always a good time read more

My first 5 star! Please please please do not let the name fool you, this is some authentic italian food and some of the best I've had in nyc...wayyy better than Trattoria. This was my pick for our date the day before Valentine's day, so it was unusually packed. I had never been either, and the sign is not obvious, making it a little hard to find, but once you do, you have found nirvana... My bf at the time was Italian and raised on real Tuscan and roman food so I was wary...when we walked in, he turned me with this surprised smile and said, "It smells just like my grandmother's cooking"...it doesnt get any better than that! The wine bar was interesting, they know their stock well, and after a mini tasting, we picked a red wine that was well developed in flavor and about $15 a glass...( i try to avoid bottles since he WILL drink the entire thing).Dinner was equally as great, i cant remember a more easygoing dinner. IT had a homey ambience that transported one to Italy almost, and service was impecccable, especially for a place packed to capacity (i.e. 1 hr wait) Bon appetit! read more

Wonderful spot in all ways. A few hints from a regular: 1. The lasagne is divine -- and cheap! 2. The osso buco is top notch. But on occassion you might get a tough joint. 3. The mussels are very good -- great dipping in the broth. 4. Try the daily soup for an appetizer -- a delicious surprise awaits. 5. The gnocchi with butter and sage is sublime -- nutty, creamy, chewy. 6. The grilled fish are always dependable. 7. Tip heavily -- these cats will take care of you. The veal scallopine? There are better places in Brooklyn -- not a strong suit. The beef is fine but go next door to Henry's End for a steak au poivre if you want grilled meat. read more

Noodle Pudding is a delightful (yes, delightful!) Italian restaurant with an odd name. While checking out the DUMBO Arts Festival this weekend, my friends and I decided we were starving and needed food stat. I called a few restaurants but this had the shortest wait (we were quoted 40 minutes). Fortunately, it only ended up being about 10 minutes when we got there. The restaurant seemed really disorganized and frantic at first and a woman even collapsed outside the restaurant (she ended up being fine), so fire trucks came by. It was really bewildering and the owner/host seemed stressed. But as soon as we were seated, our experience was amazing. The waiter was funny and helpful, our wine was only $15 a bottle (the waiter mentioned the owner doesn't like to upcharge it as much as other places), and the food was honestly delicious. The pastas all had a twist that made the meal less conventional since Italian food can be more or less the same. They also have a number of daily specials with a focus on seafood. A little pricey, but worth it! What we ordered: *The calamari = Came with a spicy aioli sauce instead of marinara, which was a nice touch). This was awesome. *Seafood fettucine = Probably the best dish. It was tomato-based instead of Alfredo-based. *Pasta with broccoli rabe and clams = an interesting dish but the clams were a little too small and the rabe was very bitter. I think I preferred the fettucine though. *Tiramisu = consumed in 1 minute flat. I also have to sing praises about the free bread and olive oil. BEST BREAD AND OLIVE OIL EVER. If you're in the area, definitely go here. read more

The absolute best! Loved everything about the restaurant - the atmosphere; the staff and the food were outstanding. Can not wait to go again! read more

Truly 4.5 stars. We came here after reading a blurb about NP on a NYT article about a chef and his wife loving this little Italian restaurant in Bklyn Heights. Heck I figured if it was raved by an executive chef, it was good enough for us! Noodle Pudding turned out to be a neighborhoody joint that serves Italian rustic pastas, salads and meat dishes. Our grilled portabello over greens with parm cheese appetizer was delicious. The grilled sardines with tomatoes and potatoes was simple but refreshing. For entree, I ordered the broccoli rabe, sardine and pecorino cheese pasta special and although the dish was very heavy, it was tasty with the melted cheese and sauteed rabe. My companion's dish was the osso bucco with goat cheese polenta and swiss chard. The sauce was salty!!, even for him who likes his dishes well seasoned. I couldn't resist but steal from his plate and if you don't like goat cheese, avoid the polenta at all costs as it oozes of goat! It was a well balanced plate, with the exception of the heavy salt hand. Wines were limited by the glass but extremely reasonable. They have a great wine list by the bottle though. "Nothing here is out of the ordinary but everything is executed excellently" was stated by my companion; a knowledgeable restaurant goer and I couldn't agree more. Hard to find parking in the area but don't lose patience. Noodle Pudding is a great find. read more

Let me preface this review with the fact that I HATE most Italian food (esp pasta, cheese). Yes, I just said it. Bring on the haterade! Anyway, I enjoyed this place! I went with a few of my friends. We ordered seafood risotto, gnocchi al pomodoro, mussels in spicy tomato sauce, Fra Diavolo, and gelato. All entrees tasted very fresh and delicious. I ordered the mussels (appetizer portion, $10) and it was plenty for me. The dish was quite flavorful and redolent of fresh herbs. The gnocchi was melt in your mouth goodness (according to my friend). Everyone enjoyed their respective meals. I'm not too picky with gelato, but as good as any in Italy. read more

How does this place have good reviews? The food is just ehhhh-ok (more toward the ehhhh.) Please try Forno Rosso (it blows this place away and has a better selection.) I've tried the same things at both places and certainly will not be back to Noodle Pudding, despite being only a few blocks away. Got lasagna, tagliatelle, gnocchi and the salumi cheese app- best thing was the salami on the app. The lasagna was decent, barely any sauce mostly meat and no cheese, but it was still not bad. The tagliatelle was a little under al dente, so it didn't really feel cooked and the gnocchi was luke warm which is a shame because it was in a butter sauce and no one wants to eat congealed butter. The service was also bad. My server first checked on us after our plates had been cleared for quite some time, we'd had empty drinks since the app- good thing I had a water bottle lol. Skip it... OH AND it's cash only.... Definitely skip it Also forgot to mention the wait was an hour at 5:45 on a saturday- so get there when it opens or a bit before- if you must try this place Kids EVERYWHERE read more

NO SIGN ON THE OUTSIDE! We walked right by it. This came recommended by a coworker. We checked out Bo Concept Art First Thursdays in DUMBO so we figured we'd swing by for dinner. It's right near Henry's End, a restaurant that serves an assortment of Wild Game meats daily. Waiters are dressed in white button downs with red ties tucked into their shirts, adorned in red aprons. No wait on a Thursday Night at 7pm. Cash only. This is Italian fare done right with affordable prices. Kudos. I'll be back. Bread - half a ciabatta loaf sliced, spicy EVOO dip w/ crushed tomatoes, parsley, CRACK! DAILY SPECIALS -Shrimp, Mussels, Clams in broth (~$15) - soup tasted like Chinese broth, not oily at all, seafood was yum, good starter -Stuffed Seppialini (~$12) - came in the form of one big piece, ample tomato sauce, stuffed w/ breading, one piece of grilled french bread, seppia is cuttlefish -Pappardelle (~$12) - heavily infused w/ mushroom sauce, i'm a huge sucker for this pasta, esp when homemade, so good ENTREE -Pork Chop ($13) [served with pickled hot cherry peppers] - a tad over done aka dry, nice char on outside, not crazy about hot cherry peppers w/ it, also served w/ a parmesan mash WINE -Fume Blanc ($10 x 2) - perfect accompaniment to this meal Total came out to $46/pp after everything read more

What is a noodle pudding? Haha. I don't know why this restaurant is called Noodle Pudding, they certainly did not have puddings made out of noodles, but they did have delicious pasta indeed. Its really popular, even on a Thursday night, there was a short line. You can wait at the bar if you want to. Its kinda open to the outside, so we could feel the outdoor breeze. The bread that they serve comes with the most delicious olive oil ever. We ate all the bread and asked for more. I ordered the fettuccine with mussels, clams and shrimp in a shellfish ragu. It was delicious. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the shellfish didn't cause a stomachache. The portions are pretty good too. We also ordered the $1 meatballs (make sure you look at the bar, there is a special bar menu but you can order those items at your table). If I had room, I would have tried the $1 rice balls as well. The service was ok. One young girl had her birthday there and a few waiters started singing the happy birthday song with a heavy Italian accent, which was very cute! *cash only *order the $1 meatballs or rice balls from the bar menu read more

Noodle Pudding - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ok, I have to update my review because this place is absolutely fantastic. I have now been here 5 times in 3 weeks and I am going to continue to update that count. EVERYTHING I have eaten here is F&$king amazing. I can't go through everything with adjectives because I would run out. But I have had the following dishes that stand out and haven't been let down: Stracetti, Tagliatta, Pappardelle with Mushrooms, Mushroom Tortelli, Lasagna, Bruchetta, Flourlesss chocolate cake. Everything was just absolutely outstanding. The service is awesome. I am learning all the wait staffs names and they already know mine. I take everyone that comes to my neighborhood here and will continue to do so on a regular basis. Remember that it's cash only and bring your appetite. But seriously, don't fill up on the bread no matter how good it is (and the olive oil that comes with the bread is ridiculously good). It's always about a 20-30 minute wait, but the wait is always worth it. read more

AMAZEBALLS!! Noodle Pudding is everything you'd want in a homey Italian unpretentious neighborhood restaurant. From the dimly lit dining room to the quaint decorations in the bathroom, everything is set to make you feel like you stepped into a warm and inviting environment. Peruse the main menu, which is fairly small, to the daily specials, which is large and diverse and really get a feel of what you want before ordering. Last night, some friends and I shared the Mushroom Tortellini (a daily special), which was some of the best pasta I ever had with a very light and perfectly salted mushroom sauce with chopped, firm mushrooms. I had the Fettuccine with Seafood Ragu, which had ample seafood with giant Mussels. My friends had Rigatoni with Eggplant and Ricotta and the Fluke with white beans (a daily special, I think). The bread with sun-dried tomato and olive oil dipping sauce that came at the start of the meal was divine. I was trying my best not to scarf all of it down, taking more than my friends and filling me up before the real meal. The Pear and Ricotta cheesecake that our waiter suggested was divine. And House wine for $4 a glass, yes please! Now I'll admit our server was a bit stiff, but we got just enough attention from him and the manager. And you know those rare busboys that keep a restaurant really on-par service-wise? The ones that pick up your scarf when it falls on the floor, keep your water glass full, make sure you have bread and dip, take your plate or wine glass away at exactly the right moment, with you barely noticing. Yea, THAT guy. He was really at the top of his game on the night of my fantastic Noodle Pudding dinner. Amazing. Note: CASH ONLY! read more

Fantastic Italian food that still has a very local neighborhood restaurant type of feel, although the usual long wait for a table suggests its fame has spread well beyond Brooklyn Heights. A usually quite diverse daily menu, along with some really good Italian standbys. When the zombie apocalypse comes, I hope it stays open, because then we can barricade the neighborhood and keep it all to ourselves. Cash only. read more

Noodle Pudding always hits the spot! My favorite things to get: - Tagliatelle Bolo Gnese: Great classic meat sauce. - Lasagna Bolognese: Unbelievable flavors. - Strozza Preti Alla Siciliana eggplant, tomato and ricotta : This type of eggplant flavor is something I have never experienced....DIVINE! - Cesare Salad: LARGE, definitely can split this with someone if you are not eating it as your meal, BEWARE: Anchovies included (I tell them to keep 'em off my salad) Atmosphere: 5 stars. I couldn't ask for anything more. I see some people have been complaining about the noise, screw em. If you are used to a stuck up place which has thick tension the minute you walk in then this place is not for you. They open up the large windows in the front when it's nice outside and it's lit just perfect. Yes, there is noise, but it's people talking which makes the place more relaxed. This really is a local place, which has a lot of personality. Try it out, you won't be let down. read more

Came back for the third time and I am still impressed! Sadly, I was never able to relive my first food-gasm (i guess they're right, nothing ever beats your first time huh?). They don't offer scallops as their specials anymore! I had the wild boar ragu and it was HEAVENLY! Highly recommend this dish! read more

What the hell is noodle pudding? I still don't know. Looks like spaghetti pie. Besides a seemingly irrelevant name this place is pretty damn good. I don't really know how to categorize this place, you should just know that the food is good. It appears to be modern Italian. They have a daily risotto, which always tickles my fancy. Listen to the specials, order accordingly and be warned. CASH ONLY. Just an FYI. Parking in the area sucks read more

My favorite Italian restaurant. Yes, the name is weird and the place is hard to find because there's no sign outside. But figure it out and go! Oddly, the best thing served here isn't on the menu; it's the rosemary infused olive oil paired with their freshly baked bread. My fiance and I always have to pig out on this and ask for seconds. During the holidays, they bottle it up and sell it. Great gift for foodies... Prices are very good, especially for Brooklyn Heights. Expect to wait for a table if you stroll in during peak hours, but the host is always gracious and very friendly. I believe they only take reservations for big groups. Their table wine is cheap and good, and I have to say, everything I've tried on their menu is excellent. Beet gnocchi as well as their bolognese sauce are excellent. Specials change daily. read more

This place is great. Went here after the line at Grimaldi's on Labor Day weekend was retardedly long on a whim. And by whim I mean I pulled out my yelp iPhone app and picked. Cash only was ok. We had the grilled sardines and zucchini parmesan as appetizers. I wish we had gotten like 5 grilled sardines. They were so deliciously smoky and succulent. My boyfriend's parents were in town and his mom had called her friend whose family is from here and she mentioned that her sister in law lived in the area. Guess who we saw as they headed towards the restroom? I have awesome restaurant picking powahs. Apparently she and her husband are close friends with the owners and they normally don't come there on the weekend because it's crowded so it was extra lucky. Boyfriend and his dad had gnocci two ways (one with a butter sauce and one with a tomato sauce). His mom had the salmon with black barley salad and I had a perfectly rare hangar steak with tomatoes and onions. I adore walking around Brooklyn Heights so I'll make sure we go back again. No pictures as I didn't think we'd be going anywhere worth snapping (I've done Grimaldi's twice through photos) and left my camera at home. read more

I came here on a Friday night and there were still tables available, which was great! I found the place to be a tad loud even though it wasn't full. To start, I got a baby arugula with beets and feta salad. It was a very refreshing salad, but it also isn't a very original idea. Enjoyed it nonetheless. As the main, I got the Fettuccine with mussels, clams and shrimp in a shellfish ragu. The dish was alright. I found the slices of garlic in the pasta sauce overwhelming every time it was in my biteful of pasta, I wished they were smaller pieces. The homemade fettucine was enjoyable, but not as good as other homemade pasta I've had. And the sauce was slightly fishy, but tolerable. It was a good experience, but I've had better Italian food. read more

Excellent food and service. Our neighborhood go to! Start out with the burrata and prosciutto app and the rice balls...