I don't usually review a restaurant, but this one is so great! I would say, it is beyond my expectation! The mussel is so fresh and delicious, the hand-cut pastas are so amazing. I've never been to Italy before, but this place makes me feel like they make real Italian foods. Also the desserts, taste like magic. This one deserve a second visit, definitely. read more

FAMILY STYLE- AS LONG AS YOU DON'T BRING YOUR FAMILY: I normally wouldn't write a poor review unless absolutely warranted. These guys have a seemingly nice Italian menu and I've read all the positive reviews. But be it known that they're not very accommodating or friendly people when it comes to service. I called for an early 5:30pm reservation tonight for a table of six, and a stroller with our 6-month old twin babies. We arrived at an empty restaurant and four servers all worried about us taking up too much space from other diners - mind you, there were none. To be polite, we moved to a quieter spot in the back, where we thought for sure we'd take up as little space as possible. But our server then came to our table, trying to convince us that we should maybe move - or push the babies' stroller under the table with them in it! Again, with not a single diner in the restaurant, the staff did an amazing job at unwelcoming us, as i suggested that maybe they'd be more comfortable if we left. No one was opposed to that idea! Surely we left, with no apology from the staff, or even mild attempt to help us out. Really dumbfounded by this - one of the most unprofessional service attitudes I've ever seen in this business. And we work in the industry. Sadly, I won't go back. And hope that one of the staff may read this, so you may take consider this feedback the next time you're servicing a small family. read more

An old stand-by for our Brooklyn Heights pals, this Italian eatery is our Fragole-away-from-home spot. Our friends are major regulars and treated like royalty there, so our experience may be tainted... so too, this review. I literally have no complaints... OK, there was a wait and it was crowded... but it always is and that's a good sign. Also, our friends are breeders, so they have toddler in tow these days. No matter - the staff was still accommodating to no end. And so, a rather boring report card: Environ? A+. Service? A+. Wine list? A+. Food? A+. How dull, right? C'mon, trek up to Brooklyn Heights - God knows they need the foot traffic... it's so quiet up there! read more

I guess that maybe I have written a review for this place before bug I have to add to it now. Had a job dinner there a couple of nites ago, 15 people being served a prix fix dinner. Can i just say it was the best dinner I have had in a long time. Marcello was my point man for setting up the dinner and he was great very accommodating as well as clearly laying out what would happen that nite. We all arrived and did not have to wait for a table. Wine was waiting for us. The appetizers were a little slow in coming, just a little, but once they started, marone! They did not stop coming. Plenty of food. Noodle believes in variety. From muscles to ham to salmon and back to salads and more in between. Then came a little ravioli and then on to the main course. Belisimo! The hanger steak was crunchy and tasty while preserving the medium rear taste. Then on to a variety of deserts. I highly recommend this spot! Great food, great price and great people. Thank you Marcello g read more

The boy had never walked the Brooklyn Bridge, so I made him cross it this past Sunday to catch the sunset he wanted to see the night before. Halfway across the bridge, the McDonald's he'd had on his way out of Bayside caught up with him: soda and coffee toyed with his bladder and I was hungry so we decided to find somewhere to eat close by. Yay for the Yelp app! Actually, I had neglected to notice Noodle Pudding was cash-only, and we almost missed the restaurant like other reviewers, because the address and establishment sign are inside the restaurant instead of outside...please explain yourself, Noodle Pudding. We were seated, I opened the menu, rifled through my wallet, and then waited for Scott to come back from the bathroom to ask him if he had cash on him. Back to the smartphones we went. We left without a word, and wandered back in a half hour later. The host greeted us, "You're back!" "Yeah, we had to go to the bank." "In Manhattan?" The nearest Chase ATM is at the Duane Reade on Court (the actual, ornate Chase branch on Montague was impossible to get into despite its beckoning blue ATM light). Capital One was nowhere to be found, so I paid for dinner. We tipped a little extra, because I didn't feel like asking for a 5 and singles to break my 10 in change, which is fine since our waiter acted as a living water fountain and we are very thirsty people, and service was prompt and courteous. We cracked open the menu a second time, and realized we had little to no idea what we were looking at...and Noodle Pudding's spelling is questionable sometimes. The waiter asked if we needed some help, and I informed him I don't eat pigs or cows - he walked me very quickly through the entire menu. Once in a while, though, I delight in being boring as can be. I love a good, interesting meal, but food doesn't always have to be out of the ordinary to hit that magical sweet spot. The preamble is to prepare you for the fact that after all that, I ordered Capelli D'Angelo Al Pomodoro, otherwise known as angelhair in tomato sauce. With a sandstorm's dusting of Parmesan, I was a happy girl. This was after I ate 5/6 of the bread and olive oil. Scott was more adventurous and got the fettucine with mussels, clams, and shrimp. He was full, I had finished off my entire pasta dish, but I couldn't shake the craving for dessert. The host found us first. Did Noodle Pudding have a dessert menu? Why yes, would we like to see it? Of course. The waiter: "There are no pigs and cows on this menu, by the way." Haha, okay. We opted to split the hazelnut gelato and the espresso chocolate cake, which must have been flourless because it was closer to a delicious fudge than a real cake, rich with coffee. The hazelnut gelato was flavorful and wonderfully nutty, but I wonder if it took a minute too long to be served (or if the glass dish it was served in was still hot from its last cleaning) because it had melted along the edges more than I thought it would. We heartily enjoyed both desserts anyway, and since I am now owed a dinner, I might find my way back over here again. read more

Absurdly delicious with very fair prices. Everything I've ever had is delicious but always available standouts include the house Chianti, Lasagna, buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes/basil and tiramisu. When specials are offered I urge you to get them, the fish and rabbit specials are beyond delicious. The service is perfect and the ambiance is vibrant. A perfect Brooklyn Heights establishment : ) read more

back in the day, this was our neighborhood joint. we went at least twice a week and wow did it nevereverever disappoint. when we moved from NYC, this is the place we chose to have a farewell dinner with our friends (all hardened jersey city superhipsters) and they all adored it. two things to know: no credit cards and there's no sign (just follow your nose). the food is universally delicious and just rustic enough that it feels like somebody's grandma could be cooking in the kitchen. it's by far the very best dining experience b-heights has to offer. read more

I love Noodle Pudding. It's very cozy and neighborhood-ly, I always feel happy to be there the moment I walk through the door. The seafood, bean and vegetable dishes are the only things I ever get due to my being a pescetarian, but I have heard fantastic reports from my dining companions on everything else. If you want to keep it on the healthier side, go for the salmon with white beans and escarole or the shrimp appetizer which also comes with a bit of salad and a pile of large white beans....sure, everything is doused in olive oil, but at least that's good for your heart :) read more

Great experience. Came on a Saturday night around 8 with a party of 3 and was seated within 20 minutes. There was enough space to get drinks at the bar while we waited. Attentive hostess, good bartenders, and great food. Tried the mussels, lasagna, gnocchi, osso buco, and tiramisu. The mussels and gnocchi were highlights. read more

CASH ONLY! Something our server neglected to point out until he brought the check. Not happy to shlep a couple blocks to the bodega up the street to use the ATM while the rest of my party is sitting around twiddling their thumbs until I return. More importantly, I'll just say it: restaurants that have been around for a while and still aren't set up to take credit cards are running a tax scam. There's no other explanation. Pasta was ok, noodles were homemade, but the sauce lacked seasoning (salt). Pork chop had a nice sear but was dry and overcooked. The house wine was good, as were the prices (apparently you can charge less if you don't pay taxes). Atmosphere was pleasant, with large open windows and low-key warm lighting. read more

Increased prices and complicated a menu that was simply great. Good portions but this "try to modernize simple family Italian food" is not really fitting. Still good food, just a turn to modern era... read more

I went here for the first time last night and I will most definitely be back! Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The bread and the spicy olive oil, wow. The lasagna is classic and fabulous. The gnocchi was so fresh and tasty. Incredible service, a wonderful bartender, I just wish I lived closer. read more

I know this place is supposed to be amazing so perhaps my experience was a "one-off" bad experience. I should say first - my poor review is almost entirely based on bad service. But it was just so bad it really overshadowed the food. We went very early on a Sat evening thinking it wouldn't be too crowded - it was, but we didn't have to wait long for a table, maybe 20 min. As soon as we sat down we ordered everything (having reviewed the menu why we were waiting) - this was at 6:50pm. We decided to split a ceasar salad for an app and then I got the strattecci entree and my BF got a special - spaghetti w/ sausage and spicy peppers. At 7:35pm our salad came... 45min to make a salad. We commented to the waiter and he was completely unapologetic. Around 8:15pm our entrees came. We could not believe how long it was all taking - our entrees were not difficult, time consuming entrees to make. I mean Strattecci is beef pounded paper thin and seared! My beef dish was fine - I probably woudln't get it again, but it was good. My BF's spaghetti however was SO disappointing. There was no sausage bits in it and no spicy peppers. I don't mean it was very scarce, I mean there wasn't any at all. Complete FAIL. When our waiter asked us if we wanted any dessert, my BF half-joked if we could get comp'd something since we had to wait hours for our food. The waiter was so rude, arrogant and completely ungracious. Before he could even answer us I told him to just bring us the check. This place didn't deserve our business a second more. Maybe we just went on an off night and had a randomly bad experience - but it was so bad, we will never return. read more

Wow - talk about overrated. I took my 15 year old niece here for her birthday last Saturday night. We arrived at 630 and waited 45 minutes before our appetizers even hit the table (a salad and some scallops). I had to ask another server for a drink as our waitress seemed to wander off, and he offered my niece wine. Long story short - TERRIBLE service, no atmosphere, and very mediocre food. Definitely not going back. read more

Prompt service, remarkable food, great desserts. The restaurant itself gets a lot of street noise when the bay doors are open in nice weather. But that goes for most restaurants in NYC. I had the sliced chicken breast with summer salad. It was tender and well seasoned. The salad was very unique and a good balance to the chicken. For dessert, I had some hazelnut chocolate thing. It was a nice not-too-sweet end to a great meal. I also had the calamari and octopus for appetizers, which were flavorful and...well...appetizing. I'd give it five stars if they could figure out a way to make the space more comfortable and less noisy. read more

I'd give no stars if I could. This is CRAP food and what's more infuriating is the snobbery of their staff! Our waiter treated us like second class citizens. Who knows why, but he assumed we weren't going to spend money. Not to seem mean, but the customers seem old and a bit bland. The waiter rushed us to order and gave us very short one word answers on any questions that we had about the food. The biggest regret for us was that he didn't tell us the specials. So we ordered something from the menu. Then not but 5 mins. later, he proceeded to read off a long list of specials to the table right next to us. I would have liked to order something that was fresh, but never had the chance. As I said, the food was very crappy! The waiter was a jerk! We normally tip 30-40% for good service. What a mistake that idiot made. I guess we have to be 75 years old to get good service. read more

You would never know about this place cause there's no sign outside, it's in the middle of a residential area! The food is great here, We ordered the fried calamari, artichokes and caesar salad which were all good! The main coarse we had the meat lasagna and stuffed pork chop both were great! This is definitely top 5 Italian in Brooklyn and the service is great as well it just gets really crowded so be prepared to wait at the bar! read more

Great food. Great service. Went there at 8pm on a Friday night and was seated immediately. We ordered a delicious artichoke appetizer, which came out in a very timely manner. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, and very quickly replaced my wine when I noted that the glass was dirty. I had a daily special of pappardelle with roasted tomatoes and ricotta. It was delicious and a very decent portion. All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Even the bread and parsley/olive oil sauce they provided as a complementary appetizer were delicious. One downfall - the restaurant is cash only. I will definitely go back there again. read more

This place is great! Excellent food, bustling atmosphere, and friendly wait staff. The bread and whatever-it-is-that-they-give-you-to-dip-the-bread-in were the highlights of the meal, but our entrees were also very good. We will certainly be coming back. read more

Dandy place in the Heights - as this neighborhood is known by the local populace. Presenting a great vibe, fine service and boasting a nice wine selection. Noodle Pudding features an excellent menu strong on noodles but devoid of pudding. An array of house made pastas is offered to the discerning patron, each served with an original and delicious sauce. Arrive early! read more

Nice little establishment and environment is nice. Dimly lit and hidden away, but the food is reaaaal lit.

Is it cheap? Not really. Is it a good value? Depends on what you order. Is everything delicious? Hell yes! Be prepared to wait a long time for a table but the wait is entirely worth it. The pastas are particularly good. read more

My neighborhood go to Italian place. Inventive specials, 5 dollar glasses of wine and feel good 12.50 pasta works for me! I may not have my nameplate on the bar like Linda but, they always treat me well here and the food is consistently good! No reservations and cash only! Stay away between 6-7:30 when the families with screaming kids are there! Get a babysitter people! read more

Great pasta. I try a new pasta dish almost every time I go there and I have yet to be disappointed

Noodle Pudding can get away with the long lines and the cash-only nonsense because they serve delectable food in a festive, warm and pleasantly frenetic environment. The wine is affordable, and the food ranges from Really Good to Amazing. Last night we had a very fresh octopus salad, fried artichokes with arugula, scallops, and veal saltimbocca. Their lasagna is incredible. One of my favorite places to eat in New York. read more

Everytime I visit my friends in Brooklyn I demand to be taken to this place. We always go early to beat the crowd - it's a smaller place with a cozy atmosphere. read more

The Montreal Bass is sooo goood! The asparagus and the brocoli are cooked to perfection! The $14 white wine that a fellow yelper recomeneded was superb! Cash only and expect a crowd. read more

Just ok. The service was good- waiter didn't come by too much, but seemed a little annoyed when we weren't ready to order and needed some time to think. Then, he never came by once food was delivered to offer cheese atop the pasta. Food was ok- my fettuccine was actually NOT al dente (as other reviewers have complained), it was a bit over cooked. Probably won't be back, but had to give it a go. read more

Noodle Pudding is outstanding, and it hardly needs my endorsement to stay that way. I lived in NY for 18 years and this was my neighborhood standby. I've probably been here close to 100 times over those years and seen maybe 5 waitstaff leave, which is a testament to the good character of the owner and the loyalty people in Brooklyn Heights have to this wonderful place. Nearly everything on the menu is excellent, but if you need to ask the question anyway, your waiter will always shoot straight. The service is slow at times, never overly friendly, and you'll wait a while for a table. I'd love it if they'd shut off the pointless background music and get a little more selective about the art they hang on the wall, but these are teensy gripes. Noodle Pudding is near the top of my list of things I'll always miss about NY. Nobody comes here chasing Yelp stars, and the place won't suffer if I do my part to keep it somewhat of a secret, thus 3 stars. read more

I was there for the first time last night and I was happy I had a reservation, otherwise I wouldnt have gotten in. The food, despite my intial reservation was good. The wine was expensive and for a party of ten, the price wasnt bad. I would go back again. read more

this is one of my favorite go-to spots in Brooklyn. Consistently good, reasonably priced, cozy. I've been there about 10 times and It has always been a pleasurable dining experience. read more

Noodle Pudding felt like it was slightly in the middle of nowhere, but worth the walk. The ambiance was great, casual but atmospheric, with mottled walls and classy chandeliers and plenty of candlelight, sometimes shared seating with others, a loud vibrant feel, plenty of families, kids & toddlers. We read that you should "get there early". The place was packed and there was already a line at 5:45 on a Saturday. It seemed they open at 5:30 and that's when the crowds swoop down. Luckily we were still early enough that we only waited about 5 min for a table. Most importantly: the food. This was a winner, one of the best meals we've had in a while. Every dish we sampled was extremely tasty. All tasted fresh, and succulent; simple flavors and dishes, as is often the case in Italy, that come together for amazing meals. The bread and olive oil for dipping they bring is great. The mussels with spicy tomato sauce appetizer was excellent. The buffalo mozzarella was fresh and the tomatoes with it were juicy and flavorful. The mushroom risotto had by the hubby hit the spot for him perfectly, and my sage & butter gnocchi dish was simple and perfect. The tiramisu was one of the hubby's "top tiramisu choices", as it's one of his favorite dishes. And the house wine was not bad for $14 (bottle). All in all a local favorite. read more

Absolutely delicious food, excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, and appropriately priced. Just got home, and the first thing I wanted to do was reward them with a great review. A warm mix of romantic and friendly, with fresh and desirable dishes that make you feel good eating them (the sauces were especially impressive), it was the perfect night out. read more

A classic neighborhood restaurant. Cozy, inviting, always great service, great prices. While I love the menu, I have always found the food to be very good, never great. Definitely my favorite restaurant in the Heights/Cobble Hill area. Watch out for long waits at peak times. read more

Something sad happened tonight at Noodle Pudding. Our experience was awful. After many years of eating there, I will never return. Our party of four was seated closer to the wall at a table for six, then a party of two was seated at the end of the table. They ordered, received their wine, and bread before our order was taken. We eventually requested bread and the waitress came for the order. Only one of two appetizers arrived. We asked for the appetizer and waited ten minutes. The folks next to us received their entrees. After a very long wait, three of our four entrees arrived. One, a lasagna, was room temperature and burnt at the edges. The second had the wrong side; mine was fine. My husband's dish, the roast chicken, didn't arrive. The folks next to us finished their dinner. After a while, the waitress stopped by to say the chicken would be there soon. Still no chicken. Finally, my husband got up, found the server and canceled his entree. Someone came out to apologize, saying that the cook had forgotten to make the chicken. Then the server reappeared and said chicken took a long time to cook. When we told her that the man who apologized had already told us that the order was forgotten, she walked away. My husband's nonexistent chicken and two glasses of wine were omitted from the bill. It was a terrible night at what had been one of our special places, despite the incessant noise and screaming kids. Too bad. read more

Absolutely great italian. Go and get there early because they don't take reservations and it will be packed. Cash only but absolutely worth it. One of the best italian spots in NYC. read more

3.5 stars. better than your average, run-of-the-mill, queasy-feeling-after italian restaurant, but i still prefer the type of italian restaurant that serves more inventive dishes than just pasta and chicken parmigiana. nevertheless, our food was very tasty -- i had the [type of pasta i can't remember the name of] with eggplant and fresh ricotta, and my bf had the gnocchi. both were quite good, but still very carb-heavy. at least the portions were moderate, so it wasn't an obscene amount of food, but i can't say it's our favorite restaurant on that block. read more

Loved going to this restaurant when I lived in the area but went recently and the service was terrible. Waitstaff couldn't keep up with the tables and was inattentive and very slow to bring the check. The manager was also very rude. I'd recommend going to one of the other great restaurants nearby. read more

Went here with my mother and my grandmother. The steak was incredible, didnt even have to cut it with a knife. The wine was phenominal, to bad I don't remember the name of it but it was a pino grigio. Love this part of brooklyn. Makes me feel at home. read more

It's not tucked away so much as unmarked but once you find it, don't forget it. The food is authentic and the waitstaff is very helpful. We knew we'd have to wait for a table (because when it's this good, it just makes sense) but with the Brooklyn Bridge almost overhead, it's no big deal. I mean, you can't fault a place for doing business, right? I suggest ordering any pasta. It's all fresh and you can tell. My friends enjoyed the rabbit and other various meat dishes but I'm rooting for the pasta. With seafood if they have it. read more