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    4.8 (214 reviews)
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    Kim X.

    This was conveniently located by Lorimer St L train stop. My friend found it by searching for fun places that specialize in making bread. It wasn't busy for a weekend brunch time with many empty tables. I tried their smoked iced tea which tasted like an herbal tea. We shared the rye pita, semolina pita with a few dips including hummus, bottarga and Labneh. We did ask for an extra semolina pita to finish off the dips. The pitas were very warm and fresh and the dips were as expected. The lahmajun was a crowd favorite which was a flat bread topped with lamb. We shared the roasted snap peas, the braised chicken and the fusilli. Everything was done well. I would recommend trying this place if you're in the neighborhood.

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    Ken C.

    somehow managed to pull off stellar Mediterranean and Italian food at a single location was going to be in the neighborhood so decided to stop by this place. was easy to make a reservation and seated right away. the place has a very quaint atmosphere and excellent service. the food was just spectacular in every way. Seeded Semolina Pita 5/5 - probs one of the best breads I've had, warm, poofy, with just the right amount of char. topped with sesame seeds. Rye Pita 4/5 - also excellent, but just a little boring Hummus 5/5 - classic and yummy Labneh 4/5 - a tad sour, but well spiced Arugula Salad 5/5 - the dressing was so good. nice crunch from the breadcrumbs and candied walnuts Dry Aged Lamb Meatballs 5/5 - very juicy. not too gamy. pomegranate was an interesting combo Fusilli 5/5 - al dente. the crunch from the breadcrumbs was a surprising touch. nice spicy kick Risotto 4/5 - well made but a tad bland, could've used a little more mushrooms Chocolate Torte 4/5 - chocolate on chocolate. liked the crust Roasted Chickpea Ice Cream 5/5 - wow, so creamy and interesting use of ingredients. the halva topping was excellent PSA: Happy hour ends at 6:30PM so you can order from the menu to kick off dinner if you come before then

    Kristijana M.

    Writing this review as I'm sitting in this exquisite restaurant! Service 100/10, food 100/10. Simple decor & great atmosphere. Can't recommend enough. To add: Mitch is the best!

    Sacheen V.

    Upon entering this place is quite small and cozy. Candle lit ambiance. Bright and welcoming. They have a happy hour menu that had the choice of a bread, dip and a drink for $18. Super cute. From 4pm - 6:30pm. I had the Semolina with hummus with a P & C Spritz - Bordiga Aperitivo. The Pita came out smokin hot and fresh. Hummus was packed with all the flavors. Absolutely delicious The spritzer had one too many ice cubes in it but refreshing nonetheless. For my entree I ordered the Fusilli - shrimp bolognese, watercress, breadcrumbs and oregano - OMG - amazing. The breadcrumbs added such a great crunch to every bite. This dish was delightful. Great portion and just the right amount of everything. Spice. Flavor. Shrimp. Damn. So so good. Left me full and pleasantly satisfied. I will definitely be back. They have a few more plates that I'd like to try. Service was impeccable. Highly impressed with this spot, as I knew I would be. Nothing but perfection. Down to the decor in the bathroom. Stunning.

    Josephine L.

    Spent a cozy evening in this neighborhood gem with friends who were minutes away from welcoming their first child (seriously--their baby arrived the next day). I'll always be grateful to them for introducing us to the deliciousness that exists within these walls: - Seeded Semolina Pita and Rye Pita: Could bread be any softer, fresher or more fragrant? I could eat 10 lbs of this every day. Mmmm, carb-tastic! - Dips: Baccala Caponata, Bottarga, Labneh. Fish lovers must get the Baccala and the Bottarga, while savory cream lovers will of course enjoy the labneh - Hamachi Crudo: There's never not a good time for crudo, but the middle of a heat wave is especially apt - Roasted Snap Peas: If all parents could cook snap peas like this, I guarantee no kid would reject their vegetables. Crisp, refreshing, minty, and fragrant--all with loads of vitamin K! - Dry Aged Lamb Meatballs: Classic and delicious - Fusilli: Don't bypass this because it sounds common. This is SHRIMP bolognese, son For a sweet after-finish, the Labneh Sorbet is all healthy granola meets antibacterial honey meets cardamom halva, and you know your mouth's going to be in flavor country. Get it.

    Anna P.

    Everything here was excellent! I called to check in about outdoor dining and though the answer was "it depends," the restaurant was very agreeable about setting up a table the night outside my friends and I were meeting up in the area. Service was excellent throughout the night. Everything we tried was super delicious and the prices were very fair. The $18 dollar happy hour was a great deal because you get a drink, dip, and pita, which normally would add up to quite a bit more. We tried the labneh and foie gras (not included in happy hour) with both pitas and both were exceptional. Loved how fluffy and warm the pitas were. We also got a shrimp Bolognese fusilli. Unique and delicious. We also got to try the meatballs (very very good) and a short rib flat bread (my least favorite). Wheelchair access details: there is a small step to get inside. I don't know if there is a ramp or accessible restroom is available as I didn't have a need to go in.

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    Samantha F.

    Absolutely amazing experience! The food was incredible, everything we tried we loved. We sat on the patio which was such a fun vibe. The service was great he was very attentive and didn't forget about us at all even though sometimes they can when you're outside. Definitely recommend this place!!

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    Cece L.

    Great dinner in a cute, casually classy spot. We came during Restaurant Week, and were excited that they let the 2 of us share one Restaurant Week and add a dish. We started with a Bottarga dip with rye pita. LOVED the pita, so soft and fresh. The dip was pretty good, very oniony, a bit fishy with the roe. We then did the kale salad which was pretty solid too. I liked the crisps on it. For our shared plates, we did the casarecce and added on lamb meatballs. The casaracce was really filling and pretty good. The lamb meatballs came with 4, but were fairly large. Also solid. We were super full at this point. We ended with the chocolate torte, which had a nice gooey middle. Pretty small, but solid. Overall, everything was pretty good but nothing wowed me or was super memorable. I don't feel the need to come back. I'm also glad we split a Restaurant Week since it was enough food for us. If you have a bigger appetite or are super hungry, I'd consider adding on more dishes or getting 2 Restaurant Weeks.

    Chrissy M.

    Great food, exceptional service, and a bit of a confusing decor but definitely a cozy date night ambience. The $18 drink, pita, and dip is an amazing deal beautifully presented

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    Marianne F.

    Wow. Wow wow wow. So much to love about this place. Lovely drinks, insanely good dips and flatbread, incredible snap peas. Friendly service, close to the station. Excellent all round.

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    Brian M.

    Second time back absolutely 5 STARS!! they were busy so we were able to get a seat at the bar. Always consistent, friendly service, outstanding food, all natural and freshly made. This place gives me a very relaxed feeling every time I come here. They have created and maintained a great space in Williamsburg that you should come and try. You can read my first review which was from last year. They were great and the bar seating gave me a great opportunity to see some of the food and drink prep( see videos). We started with the Happy Hour special voice of the homemade pita bread plus a spread/ appetizer and an alcoholic beverage for $16z We also had the lamb meatballs. Agnolotti pasta and the chicken sausage. We finished it all off with the chocolate torte which you cannot miss. Every dish is bursting with flavor, individual flavors circle your tongue. Bottom line is you have to try this place. It will not disappoint.

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    Caroline D.

    Came here for restaurant week with a friend and it was a great excuse to try a bunch of their bites. They have a weekly happy hour deal from 4:30-6:30 which includes a dip, bread, and a drink for $16 - which is a really really great deal that I'll definitely come back for. Their hummus and labneh were wonderful - very flavorful and paired well with their steamy rye pita. We opted for the Baccala Caponata as our third dip which wasn't our favorite - it was overly salty and fishy. The brown butter tomato salad fell a bit flat too - there wasn't much going on with it & it felt more like a side dish than a salad. The lamb meatballs were good and I loved the fresh yoghurt and pomegranates. The cod dish with lentils was nice too. One of my favorites was their Salted Caramel Chocolate Torte which was rich but lite at the same time. Overall, they have some solid options and I enjoyed the intimate atmosphere.

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    The site on yelp says credit cards not accepted. Is this correct?

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    Hi! What is the happy hour specials? I can't seem to find this officially listed anywhere.…

    Hi Haley, Thanks for reaching out. Our Happy Hour is from 4 pm - 6:30 pm, and includes one of our fresh baked pita, a dip, and a drink from our Happy Hour menu, (cocktail, beer or wine) for $16 per person. Our full menu and Happy Hour are listed on… Read more

    I see that you have a regular menu and a Brunch menu. Would the Braised Wagyu beef entree be available during brunch hours on saturdays?

    Hi Walid, Thank you for reaching out. Please check our website at https://pandcdining.com/our-menu for our current menu. As of right now, we only do take out in the afternoons, from 1:30-4 on weekends. Then we open for outdoor dining at 4pm. We will… Read more

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    Hi Dylan, we do BYOB on Mondays with no corkage fee!

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    0.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$$$

    I came to Lilia for dinner with my sister and we had a great time! We had a reservation, and…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind. The service was great, and our server gave us great recommendations. Inside has lots of seating and it is moody, more of a date-night vibe. We ordered three pastas and two appetizers. All were overall great! They are known for their focaccia, and it was good! Definitely one of the focaccia I have had, most end up being too oily but this was perfect. We also got the mussels, and they were good as well, the butter sauce it is dosed in is not too heavy and pairs well with the bread. The Mafaldini was the biggest portion size, and it was also good, but we preferred the other pastas more. The best pasta was definitely the agnolotti!! Though the portion size was smaller, every bite was so delicious. Overall we had a great time here!

    I've been dying to try this spot but was quite underwhelmed by the food. We got the focaccia to…read morestart which was good but nothing special. The mussels and agnolotti were probably the stars of the show. We also had the fettuccine with lamb sausage which was good but again, nothing special. Service wise, the staff was great and very attentive. The food came out extremely quickly so we were in and out of the restaurant which wasnt a bad thing but an observation. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to Brooklyn to come back but that is just my take! I'm glad I was able to experience.

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    Lilia - Bar area

    Bar area

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    Apple crostata (@joeynht)

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    Bamonte's - Sides--green beans and potatoes

    Bamonte's

    4.0(523 reviews)
    0.2 miWilliamsburg - North Side
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    Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 7 I wonder how many 100 year old restaurants are still left in NYC. It can't be easy to stay true to who you are in this ever changing world. With today's social media heavy and influencer dominated marketing, this restaurant sits on a quiet street in Brooklyn just going about its business. Known as an Italian red sauce shop that served all walks of life, including possibly the mafia, this place has seen it all. If only the walls can talk, I could imagine all the stories it holds. Our friendly waiter has been there for 20+ years and shared some of his experiences and memories. It was a nice bonus to our meal for four. For appetizers, we had some Clams Oreganata (8/10), Fried Calamari (8/10), and Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies (8/10). I would say that these three starters were the highlights of the meal. The entrees were not bad, just not as outstanding as their appetizer counterparts. My favorite of the bunch was the Eggplant Parmigiana (8/10), which was delicious and well made. The other three items, Pork Chop alla Bamonte's (6/10), Ravioli w/ Meat Sauce (7/10), and Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (7/10), were all decent, but nothing special. By the end of the meal, four of us all agreed that it was a fun experience. With all the great options for Italian cuisine in NYC, it's not somewhere that stands out enough for regular visits. However, I would stop by if I was in the neighborhood.

    I think the only way to really express how great the food here is would be to simply say that you…read moreshould try it for yourself. Make a pact with yourself that before you die you experience culinary paradise. Maybe it's laying it on thick for some of you but my dish of veal scarpariello was the best thing I've ever had at any Italian restaurant ever. Nor do I think that is an exaggeration at all. The veal was thin enough and with an equally thin layer of eggplant and mozzarella covering it and emerssed in a white wine sauce I couldn't decide what part was my favorite. I still can't decide but I will say I must go back and try it again. I thought that the dish looked small but I couldn't even finish half of it pan my own even though it was compelling me to devour the entire thing! Truly, don't even think of going without trying that dish for yourself. The staff was some of the most attentive I've ever come across. We had fresh plates and silverware after every course. We didn't need to look for a waiter at all for they were there seeing to our every need. And the patrons all looked like they were enjoying a special night out because this is truly a special place. Great food, great atmosphere and a wonderful night out!

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    Bamonte's - Interior

    Interior

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    Breast Chicken Parmigiana

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