Best place in NYC for authentic Italian cuisine. Very friendly and homey atmosphere. Lasagna and house wine a real value. read more

Noodle Pudding - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here a few times. Recently celebrated my Parents' 50th "Golden" Anniversary, with a big group..best experience w/this place since! Great food, great service & ambiance! It helps that the Owner/Chef is from Ischia where my Parents are from so you know the food is AMAZING,One of a kind & feels like home! Side note: Most of the food served on my Parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary was not on their regular menu so l think those dishes we had were for either big groups or a set menu for special occasions. read more

We were visiting from Maryland and this place was recommended to us. Friendliest staff, delicious food & a lively yet cozy ambiance. We tried several wines, garlic bread & focaccia, 2 pasta dishes & a chocolate dessert. Everything was perfect! Can't wait to visit again. read more

great for a date night, perfect service, fabulous food and a comfortable room. appreciated the covid-spaced indoor seating. if we still lived in the heights, we'd be here once a week. read more

An simple but remarkable italian joint. Red sauce galore, and so much more. If you're smart, you'll be sitting at the bar (next to someone who has been there a hundred times), bantering with Mike and his crew, and ordering one of the absurdly fresh specials. And you won't skip the bread basket with the tomato garlic oil (live a little). Hostess and entire staff are gems. Your neighborhood restaurant's favorite neighborhood restaurant. No reservations, no credit cards, and no complaining. read more

I passed this restaurant on the way to a concert and thought "Wow.. that place looks like a great spot." Two hours later after the concert, we had a 10 min wait for a table for 4. Food - very tasty italian (not sure which region). The kind where u're pretty damn sure they make the noodles in the kitchen. Mostly comfort dishes and a few eyebrow-raising culinary avant-garde dishes (my friend had an amazing golden beet, radish, and trout dish). Price - very reasonable for the value. Entrees are $12 - $16 and $20+ for the pricier filet mignon dishes. It was about $30/person. Decor - casual, romantic, bustling. 3 happy birthday serenades in the hour we were there. Candles, colorful strung lamps, and locals hanging out at the bar. Overall, I would go there a lot if I didn't live across the water. Yes, it's in Brooklyn. And I'm in Manhattan. And we all know it's just a matter of time with long distance. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to, including the dozens I've been to in Italy! (Seriously.) The food is fresh and amazing. I think all the pasta is homemade. The cacio de pepe was off the charts. The beef carpaccio with shaved artichokes was unique and special and the service was wonderful. Very casual and comfortable local favorite. Menu changes daily. Doesn't take reservations or credit cards. There is usually a wait, but it's totally worth it. The best part is, it's reasonably priced. I can't wait to go back. read more

Love this place. I've had the homemade pastas, the seafood, the veal, and mostly every type of main dish here. The quality of food is high. Wines are delicious here. The place is romantic and fun for a group. The service is great too, owned by a family. Everyone is so nice. If you want to come here, bring cash and also go early to get a seat. I'll see you soon Noodle Pudding. read more

Still as good as it was a few years ago. They made me a special pasta sauce just by me telling them what I was in the mood for (basically and aribbita or however the hell you spell it with ricotta. Oh.God.So.Yum. I love this place so much, it's like reason enough to visit NYC. The food never disappoints and the service is always very genuine and fun. LOVE IT! read more

This restaurant should get 10 stars. It is very rare to go to a restaurant for years and years only to find the food every bit as wonderful as it was the day they opened. Everything is great; there is no dish to avoid or one that is a must. That is because every single item on the menu is first rate. Of course, the bread and olive oil they bring is outstanding and their pastas and gnocchi is something I could eat every day. Much of the waitstaff are people who have been there for years. That says something about a restaurant. The lovely gentleman who owns the place puts his heart and soul into making sure everything is top notch. Yes it's cash only and yes there's usually a wait. Who cares?! However, I write this as we are in the throws of the pandemic. I urge Brooklyn Heights residents to order food from Noodle Pudding regularly to help make sure they stay in business. Losing them would be a tragedy I don't even want to think about! Let's hope we're once again waiting for a table on Henry Street very soon! read more

I really don't even know where to begin. Any friend of mine knows that this is my favorite go-to spot. My first question whenever I know I'm going to have a visitor is, "We're going to Noodle Pudding, right?" Well, it's really more of a command than a question. This is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. It is unfailingly good, reasonably priced and everything is always extremely fresh. Not to mention, you can get great food in a non-pretentious atmosphere. Handmade pasta, juicy tomatoes, $4 house wine and an ever-changing list of seasonal daily specials. Why would I ever go anywhere else? Oh wait, I don't. Only downsides are that it is CASH ONLY and they don't take reservations, which can sometimes mean a long wait and less-than-speedy service. 100% worth it. Go, please! read more

YUM! I have Celiac Disease and was delighted to see that GF pasta is available as a substitution. Noodle Pudding is such a classic old-school Italian restaurant in Brooklyn - the ambience is just that. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe and was not disappointed! The gluten free pasta, which can be tricky, was cooked to perfection and there was just the right amount of cheese and pepper to round out the dish. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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-Friendly staff -Great bread/ dipping sauce (but we had to ask for it) -Got the Gnocchi with butter and sage (after reading all the rave reviews)-- it was good, but both my friend and I received the dishes and they were barely warm, if not cold. - My other friend got the risotto, which was a big hit. -Overall, it was a good dining experience, but I think that without the glass of wine before (while waiting for a table) and the bottle of wine during dinner, I would have been a little bit more sensitive to the pitfalls. read more

One of the best experiences I've had eating out. We were a party of 6, so we were able to make a reservation. I'll keep this simple--I know my food, I'm Italian, and I'm a cook. The food was spectacular! For appetizers, we had the stewed octopus (SO delicious!), pork belly, mussels, and chicory salad. Pastas all around--seafood ragu, bolognese, duck & mushroom ragu, lasagna, gnocchi w/ brown butter & sage, and plain old rigatoni with pomodoro. Every dish was very very good. Amazing wine list with so many good wines for under $40. The biggest star of the night was the service. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgable, and very helpful. He was enthusiastic about the food, the wine, and the restaurant. He would bring out a clean glass for whoever ordered a new bottle of wine to sample it, even if it was the same bottle as before--which I don't usually experience, but very much enjoyed. I can't wait to come back to Noodle Pudding, and to introduce new people to the restaurant. 5 stars all the way! read more

Antonio is the best. His food is pure and as he says e come sei a casa. Bravo tony read more

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Noodle Pudding is one of my favorite restaurants in New York. The food is unbelievably good, particularly the gnocchi and daily risotto. The atmosphere is neighborhood-y in the best way -- very low-key and homey. It should be noted that they only accept cash, but that's hardly a downside when the food is this good! read more

New York is incredible for the sense of community that one finds there. You can walk around the neighborhoods in the evenings and look at the neighbors and families sitting on their stoops and socializing. Everyone seems supportive and everyone seems to treat and watch out for each other like they are family. This is what makes New York City so incredible. When I walked into Noodle Pudding, I realized that this restaurant epitomized this neighborhood and community culture. Granted, my boyfriend grew up in the city and knows many of the families that work in the restaurant, so my experience may be a little biased. Regardless, I have never experienced as warm of a greeting as I felt when I walked into this charming restaurant. We were welcomed with open arms and were treated to phenomenal Italian food in a warm and cozy environment. From the tomato mozzarella appetizers to the freshly made pasta, we just devoured every single bite. I loved this restaurant and I look forward to returning to New York and reserving a special night to eat here again. read more

The greatest thing since the promenade... Noodle Pudding, I will sum you up in haiku: (Dinner, I Love You) Cheap house wine not bad! Italian goodness, simply. Gives me warm fuzzies (Ode to dessert) Soaked with espresso, Tiramisu on my chin Invading my soul So, haiku is 5-7-5, right? Just checking. read more

YES! Noodle Pudding is great! I really enjoy sitting at the bar if there's a wait and then if there's room and having a drink while I watch all of the satisfied diners before me and the bustling waiters all delivering perfect dishes to the crowd! Once seated, almost anything you try will please you. I've had the salmon (cooked perfectly) with garlicky greens and it was a great combination. My boyfriend ordered a special that they had that night which was beef carpaccio. I was hesitant to try it at first but one succulent bite had me coming back for more. It was served over a bed of greens with sauteed mushrooms and shavings of parmigiano reggiano...ahhh, to think of it now! Go, with the willingness to wait for great food, and you won't be disappointed. read more

This little Brooklyn Heights gem is the best Italian that I have had in NY. I visited this restaurant on several occasions, and have been pleased every time. This restaurant reminds me of a restaurant in Connecticut owned by good friends of mine, because it is simple, fresh italian. Don't mistake simple for red sauce and pasta- these are mostly authentic italian dishes. The dishes are just usually very elemental, created to highlight good quality components, rather than smother poor quality ingredients. My favorite dish is a special that is frequently featured- mussels in a light seafood sauce made with lobster. There is something about this sauce that is just sublime and amazing... and I can taste it as I sit here typing at my desk. The mussels that Noodle Pudding uses are large, clean, and plump, and absorb the flavor wonderfully. I also have tried and can recommend the beet ravioli, the venison ragu, and the buffalo mozzarella. That last item, the buffalo Mozzarella, is another favorite of mine, a creamy, silky cheese that perfectly compliments the drizzle of house olive oil that they pour over it. While the service at times has been curt and a little spotty, these were during very busy times, and was never rude or lacking enough to formally complain about. It is also pleasant to not have overly doting service when trying to enjoy good conversation and good food. read more

I have only been here twice, and the two times were a while back. However, I consider this to be a hidden gem of Brooklyn Heights. My ex-boyfriend told me about it a long time ago, and mentioned it was hard to find because it doesn't have an obvious sign. When my mom and I came to New York a few years ago, I suggested we come here. Everything was delicious. They had no issues accommodating me being a vegetarian, and I even ended up with a "custom" dish that was some type of rolled eggplant. It blew me away. My mom got something with seafood... can't remember what... but she loved it. I came back a couple of years later, when I was living there, and had an experience that was much the same. It's a pretty small space, but aren't most places in New York like this? You can't expect a lot of room. That's been my experience. I think they've made the most of what they have, and they have a good thing going with the menu. The wait staff was attentive and pleasant, and I would absolutely come back. read more

New to the neighborhood and found this homey Italian place for one of our first dinners with the visiting family. Nothing too fancy, but mostly delicious. Mussels were really good as was the shrimp risotto. Also tried some of the fish and pasta dishes, all were better than average. I'd say it's family-friendly for sure, although I don't recall there being an explicit kids' menu. Having been there twice, service was excellent one night but sub-par another night. I say sub-par not at all for friendliness of the staff (everyone was really nice), but rathe for attentiveness and time it took to get bread, water re-fills, etc. Could have just been a bad night, though. CASH ONLY! read more

Such a gem of a place in Brooklyn. Get there right when it opens so that you beat the lines

My friends and I came here last Friday night, and I was really disappointed with the quality of food and the price. First things first, though, I will admit that we didn't order "smartly:" I got a fish dish, one of my friends got duck, and the other got the tagliatelle bolognese. Here are my tips based on this experience: 1) DON'T waste time and money on the appetizers. The bread and oil is quite good (not the best quality olive oil, but it's free so whatever), and the apps just weren't worth the money. 2) DON'T order anything other than pasta, and have a backup plan in case they're sold out. I ordered gnocchi, but 15 minutes after I ordered the waiter came back to tell me that they had run out. I ended up ordering salmon trout which was so mediocre I got a burger from shake shack after we ate here. (Don't judge me, I have needs). 3) DO bring cash, and lots of it. My friend's duck was very fatty, but the tagliatelle bolognese my other friend ordered was delicious. I want to go back and try the gnocchi eventually, but I definitely will not order anything else on the menu. read more

Noodle Pudding is an Italian restaurant that emphasizes simple, straight-forward dishes in a warm, unadorned space. It is consistent both in terms of the quality of the food and the professional, courteous service. The dining area has a comfortable feeling that is contrasted by the cacophonous buzz of a much revered local restaurant. The staff are attentive without hovering and are good at their jobs. Suggested dishes are the butter and sage gnocchi, lasagna, most all of the daily risottos, and the calamari appetizer. They occasionally have a fish special called "Vinny's line-caught Montauk bass" that is excellent. By serving line-caught instead of net-caught fish, the chef is able to limit the excretion of a stress induced hormone that can negatively impact the flavor of the fish. The fish is delivered fresh that day and is prepared in the careful, un-fussy manner that is a staple of the restaurant. Always examine the specials carefully as they change often and are frequently quite good. The food has always been affordable ($15-25 entree) and in the ten years since I've been going the owner Antonio has only raised the prices once. To respond to the superlative and occasionally negative tone of expectation of some of the other reviews it should be noted that Noodle Pudding is not "the best" Italian food in the city. But for the combination of consistent quality, good prices, and an unpretentious environment - I can think of few other places I would rather enjoy a meal. This is a restaurant you will go back to as a Brooklyn standard and encourage your friends to go to as well. read more

One of the best Italian places I've been to, and without a doubt the best for the money. I've been here twice now and each time the food was outstanding, especially considering the reasonable prices. If you see anything on the menu with octopus, get it, you'll be blown away. Its something that can easily come out rubbery and gross if not done right, but they do it perfectly, its incredible. I got a mushroom ravioli that was over-the-top delicious; very mushroomy with lots of other little flavors darting in and out. The pastas in general are very good, as was the gnocchi, which was perfectly cooked. The service is friendly and helpful, and the place has a nice low-lit, classy but casual atmosphere; good for a date or a group of friends/family. read more

Great little neighborhood place. Great appetizers. Had very good calamari and pulpo. Bruscheta was very fresh with black and white olives. Perfectly cooked mussels. The entrées were good, not excellent. But that nay be due to us being stuffed by the generous appetizers. We had a great Super Tuscan red wine that went so well with everything. All in all a good experience! read more

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As soon as we entered the restaurant the was no host and nobody as attending the entrance of customers, so we sat on a table and the waiter told us "you need to get up" and he made us get up off the table. No apologies no nothing. To me this is an insult, terrible customer service with a very mediocre looking menu. Not recommended at all. read more

Came here after a long cold walk across the Brooklyn bridge, we were so hungry and the food did not disappoint. 4 of us ordered two appetizers and a main each. The only reason I am leaving out a star is because we had no idea how huge the portions would be! We would have skipped the apps and just had mains. Everything tasted incredible and we took Home a lot of left overs, friendly staff, great atmosphere and unbelievable prices for the quality of food. Brilliant wine selection also!! Will 100% be back and bringing others here (just make sure you don't eat a lot before you come! Such a Shame to leave leftovers of such delicious food.) read more

Hadn't been to Noodle Pudding in 10 years, and it was even better than I remembered. Great food. Nice atmosphere and service. Good value. I was particularly. Found the "house red" for $15 delicious, pork chop was cooked rare as requested, and the pasta was quite tasty. Desert could have been skipped, but otherwise a very solid experience. read more

Still my favorite pick for Iow-key yet delicious Italian food in Brooklyn. Noticed that the menu had changed slightly since last time..but still delicious. The octopus appetizer was tomato-y and tasty, and the linguine with seafood ragu was similar to my previous favorite (saffron linguine with seafood) although I missed the squid in the new dish. If you sense a theme..yes, I like seafood. Thanks for pointing that out. Anyway, had to skip dessert AGAIN because I was too full..but this just means I have to go back again and try to eat less. read more

3.5 stars. Being a New Yorker for nearly a decade and not walking the Brooklyn Bridge is blasphemous that upon my return to my hometown, it prompted me to go get this must-do-in-NYC over with. As a reward, I trusted fellow Yelpers and walked a short distance post-bridge to Noodle Pudding. I am not sure how much it was a reward. When we arrived to the restaurant, it took 10 minutes of standing in the restaurant clueless before a waiter seated us. Then it took 10 minutes of sitting down waiting for our waiter to come. You know where this is going--practically every step of the dining experience (order, getting bread, asking for pepper/cheese) was well-separated with 5-10 minutes of lag time. Overall, the service was sub-par. On the other hand, the entrees (gnocchi with butter and sage and the papardelle special) were tasty. We ended the meal with a decent expresso semifreddo. Aside from the many "little" waits, Noodle Pudding is simply a charming cash-only (which is a bit questionable considering the prices of the dishes) eatery with good Italian food. read more

Noodle Pudding is one of the stronger restaurants in Brooklyn. Its devoted cult following is a bit bizarre to me, though. It's a neighborhood restaurant. If you do decide to make it a destination, though, confine your order to the specials menu. This, in fact, is a good rule of thumb for any restaurant where the specials menu is so extensive and obviously variable. If Vinnie's Line Caught Montauk Bass is on the menu, give strong consideration to ordering it. Other highlights include rabbit (depending on daily presentation), octopus, and the heirloom tomato appetizer (they're smart enough to know when the tomatoes are good enough to merit its inclusion on the menu). Tuna and swordfish are also generally good. The regular menu is decent. I have probably been to Noodle Pudding over 200 times, and therefore have no qualms about occasionally ordering the chicken with leeks and pancetta, or one of the pastas. But whenever I have been away from Brooklyn for a long time (as, increasingly, I am these days) my return visit to Noodle Pudding finds me on the specials side. I have always regretted that the beer selection is not the menu's equal. And the desserts aren't all terrific (notably the namesake). Go often and you might get a fruit plate. The staff is friendly and helpful. Bear in mind that dealing with hundreds of people of variable mood and sense of entitlement nightly is no one's idea of a picnic. You might not be pushy, but the guy with the blazer and country club visor who keeps going outside to smoke and scream at his cellphone probably hasn't lived up to your standards of decorum. So patience goes a long way...and is repaid amply. read more

My first foray into Italian dining in NY was a disappointing one. I had such high hopes and I know this isn't Manhattan so perhaps that is the difference here but I wasn't all that impressed. I had the gnocchi in butter sage sauce. The gnocchi itself was ok but the sauce was really bland. When I think of a butter sage sauce I envision browned butter, large crispy pieces of sage maybe some garlic and white wine but this was literally melted yellow butter with small slivers of sage and that's about it. At least, that's what it tasted like. I had a bite of the girlfriends red pasta (don't remember the dish) and it was mediocre as well. Nothing was really bad, it's just that I feel unless you live on the same street, you can find better options in NY. The prices were ok but they were also cash only. read more

Great local neighborhood restaurant. The host is super friendly and welcoming. We went early to avoid the crowds (a little after 6pm) and were glad we did... got a seat right away and the noise level was low. At about 7pm, the crowds began to appear, and it started to get pretty noisy in there. We were happy with our food. I ordered the gnocchi with butter & sage -- yum. He ordered the lasagna, which didn't have too much cheese in it, so they got the balance of flavors just right. Service was fine. read more

I can't count the many ways I love noodle pudding. You want to take your parents to a nice dinner but don't want to trek into the city? Take them here. Want to take your friends out for a birthday dinner? Take them here? Want a relaxing date night? This is your spot. Hungry for delicious Italian food? Here you go. The prices are complete affordable, with pastas typically around 11-14 bucks which is more than enough to stuff you. If you're feeling like a little more go, for some of the entrees which are $15-25. I'm in love with the Strachetti - try it! And if you're a regular be sure to mix it up with the specials. The servers are mostly friendly and attentive, some more than others. They manage to keep the classic Italian cool without coming off as obnoxious or snobby. However I will say there are some of the bad apples which is why they're not getting a 5th star. On occasion there will be an inattentive host who has ignored a group waiting by the door to chit chat with the bartender - for 10 minutes... That said - the food makes up for any of the off nights of service and generally I can count on noodle pudding for a happy belly full of food. Also, they have $15 bottles of house wine. Yes. $15. And its freaking good. Try to beat that anywhere else in the heights. read more

Delicious. They forgot to bring a glass of wine I ordered with dinner. The waiter didn't come back again after I realized it was completely forgotten (and not just slow), so never got it. But it didn't show up on the bill either. Cash only. read more

Sunday afternoon a little after they opened at 5pm. There were a few people in there at tables. I got a table right away. This place filed up very quickly. When I left there was a small line outside the door. I did have to wait for bread & oil which came out after my appetizer. I think that should have been the first thing placed on the table besides a glass of water. I ordered the fresh mozzarella for an appetizer, it was good enough for two people to eat. On the plate was 4 pieces of fresh mozzarella, 6 slices of tomato, & some fresh greens & olives. For my main dish I ordered the Rigatoni with Eggplant, it was good but the pasta was a bit undercooked. I was disappointed with the portion. Any italian place I've been too theres always like entire meal to take home, not here. For dessert I ordered the taramusi, I was very disappointed it was watery not fluffy or moose like. It tasted like it was watered down & not much flavor. The service was ok, my waiter never even asked me how my meal was! I know it did get busy in there fast but at least ask how I'm doing. As for price for the amount of food I got & the service it was not worth $40. **CASH ONLY** read more

Ingredients fresh from the market, flavors that stimulate the body and soul the experience truly stays with you. Zucchini flowers lightly fried stuffed with ricotta mozzarella, razor clams with breading and garlic, grilled octopus cooked to perfection in a Boop sauce, and that was just some of what we ate. With an atentive staff that leaves you wanting for nothing, be warned this is not for the uptight and posh... real people only. Cozy close quarters allows for a true intamite setting. Bring your appetite cause portions are generous. If you don't clean your plate the Chef just might send the dish back out to you!!! read more

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I did a little bar/restaurant hopping and ended at Noodle Pudding. Almost walked past the place because no signs were on the establishment. Food was fresh and simple(in a good way). Mussels were outstanding with red spicy sauce. I would high recommend this location. read more