My father's birthday is today so we decided to call in a dinner order for pickup. I got there a little early and they allowed me to wait inside until the order was ready. I asked for a 6:30 pickup and the food came out right on time. The staff was very friendly and made sure I got everything I needed. Some of the meal portions were much larger than I thought they would be, which is always a good thing! I personally got the Gnocchi Sorrentina which was delicious, the mozzarella tasted so fresh. Along with our main courses, they also gave a bag of complimentary bread which was a nice addition. This was a perfect birthday dinner! read more

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My friend and I had a birthday dinner at Ponte Vecchio tonight and we were fortunate to have Patrick as our server. He is wonderful and treated us extremely well. The soft shell crab and red snapper were superb as were the baked clams and zucchini florets. Just as wonderful as when my parents used to have their date nights here. Thank you, Patrick! read more

Amazing decor, ambience, staff and food, PV was just perfect. We came for a luncheon and this restaurant met our every need. We were seated in a private room for a more intimate setting for our large group. We had a set menu but I've heard the regular menu is amazing. The food: we started with fresh mozzarella which was fresh, creamy and delicious. It came with fresh juicy tomatoes and roasted peppers. A great app. Next, we had a puttenesca with pancetta and caramelized onions. The sauce was super fresh and flavorful. The mac was al dente. Overall, a great dish! For entrees we had three choices salmon, veal and chicken I tasted all three and they were all fresh and full of great flavor. For dessert we had a fruit platter and cappuccinos. One of the best cappuccinos I've had, no hint of bitterness. The espresso was strong and delicious. I would def come back here for a reg dinner. Parking is difficult (297) read more

Lots of great service. The staff is terrific. It is a place to go a few times - you'll feel like you own the place. Always a few floozies at the bar - food is scale of 1-10, 7.1 read more

I visited this restaurant on September 14, 2019. The food was very good. I will now tell you why I gave it 2 stars. We were never asked if everything was ok, if we needed anything, more wine, never asked if we wanted more coffee. They began to clear the table before we were done. We got the feeling that we were being rushed, and sure enough, they came over and said they needed the table. We were just enjoying our dessert and weren't lingering. Another cup of coffee would have been nice or an after dinner drink. Never going back. Very unprofessional. Too bad, food was good, like I said. Other good Italian restaurants are not hard to find. read more

Very nice place.The food was delicious and very good service.The wait staff was so nice to my little children and gave them what they wanted to keep them calm lol read more

Terrible. We have been there before. Called for reservations, they said they don't make them for party of 2. Arrived and they said a 15 minute wait, never took our name. Had a drink at the bar. Others got seated. Forty minutes later we paid the bar bill and went to Chadwick's. Had a great meal and service there. read more

The food was mediocre at best. Service was fine, no points lost for that. For the price the food was not worth it, so many better options nearby. read more

Their Valet went through our vehicle and removed items without authority or permission. We had to file a police report on scene and the manager stated that half of the valet staff he doesn't know since they're extra help. Long history with this establishment but shady business. Beware read more

The food and service here are excellent. We have been twice now and have had the penne vodka, seafood fra diavolo, seafood capellini, and lamb chops as our entrees. There are 3 of us and get the Caesar salad as an appetizer. last time we tried the sashimi tuna as well. Everything was delicious. We have not had anything we do not like. Even the bread is great. You can tell the sauces are homemade and the food was fresh. The seafood and lamb were all cooked perfectly. Tender food and none of the dreaded chewy bits some places give you. Definitely recommend for a nice meal. read more

Rip off! Wanted to get a good grilled chicken salad in bay ridge. Looked up some Italian places in the area and ended up on this one. My fiancé wanted chicken Marsala, we ordered to take home, it took so long to get ready and staff was so rude at pick up. Couldn't give a normal answer for how long wait time will be. Food was below average, chicken dry and there was a total of about 10 small pieces in there. Paid 55 dollars. For what ??! First and last time. read more

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My girlfriend and I love this place. Always a great time here. Food is amazing and Service is outstanding. Wish I could rate this this place with more than 5 stars. Definitely top 3 Spots in NYC!!! read more

Great food. Only went once but it was very nice. We actually are planning to go back as it's a little far for us but we'll worth it.

place is a joke, anyone who has lived in italy eaten real italian food even locally here, especially commerical italian food, knows that this place is way over priced for mediocure food. I have given this place several tries, the place and atmosphere are beautiful, Nyc style, nyc prices but with ok food. prepare to be disapointed. In the area i'd rather eat gino's, zio toto's, giacamo's Other neighborhood's Babbo in nyc, Robertas in bushwick i like Trattoria L'incontro in astoria better if your going out for drinks and feel like wasting money this is a good nice spot. Your paying strictly for the décor of the place. read more

If your looking for real deal high end Italian restaurant you found it. I usually rant so ill make this simple Have Valet: Hard park nabe (I still parked on the street anyway) Large Restaurant: ( was 30 minutes late and they still had table for us right when we got there) Kid friendly: (toddler chair) and waiter kept pretending to take my sons elmo Service: Dad spilled his wine glass and got it refilled and table cleaned within 2 minutes plus service very fast. Everyone was extremely friendly but ensured to give you your space Food: Best Italian food I have had in Brooklyn and I live in Brooklyn so it's a bold statement Hands down worth the trip and every penny read more

Great neighborhood restaurant . Good Italian food with good service . Bar is very nice and drinks are good . Beautifully decorated also. Can get alittle loud though when busy. Def recommend it though read more

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! Don't waste your money. STAY AWAY! We had a reservation for 4 for a birthday. Made the reservation weeks in advance. Ponte Vecchio, for those of you that don't know, is comprised of 2 rooms. The first, where you walk into the restaurant, had the bar and about 6 or 7 tables in the rear. The second room, which is larger, but not big at all is the main dining area. Apparently there was a surprise party that evening which was being held in the larger room and took up about 3/4 of the space. There were about 4 tables in the back that were not with the party and were separated by the doorway, and then there was us who were basically seated WITH THE PARTY! We were surrounded by partygoers yelling surprise, , getting up and greeting each other. IT WAS RIDICULOUS! Imagine there is a party room in a restaurant, and you were seated in that room with the party. That's basically what happened. When my mother went to speak with the old man playing maitre d, who had as much personality as the grim reaper, he said, "so what do you want? It's a Saturday night..." We asked to change our table into the other room because we literally could not hear anything anyone was saying. They refused to put two tables for us together. When we told them we would have to leave because we were uncomfortable and couldn't carry on a conversation, they arrogantly told us to go. Motioning as if they didn't care. This place is wildly overpriced. We dine out often and are ready willing and able to pay for a hefty price tag, but we want the quality and the the service that should come along with it. The food looked like crap and the service was even crappier. And you cannot carry on a conversation at all. STAY AWAY! Maybe if they got rid of the arrogant, cranky old man, there wouldn't be so many horrendous revues. read more

Amazing food, everything was on point. Appetizers, salad, pasta, entree and dessert were perfect. Gem of the neighborhood!! & Moe was great! Will definitely be returning. read more

Ponte Vecchio has been around a while but i found a way to unintentionally avoid it until recently. Went here with a group of 7 for my father in law's birthday. Place was at about 20% capacity on a Monday evening and the first thing that came to mind when walking in was modern chic. The bar is the first thing you see, all white with comfy sofa-type seats opposite the bar stools and lots of pictures on the wall. The restaurant is basically split by a wall with the bar on one side and the restaurant on the other side of the wall (and all the way in the back). We sat in the back of the restaurant and were given white and wheat bread along with bread sticks upon sitting. No butter, only oil for the bread. I ordered the "zucchini flower" appetizer special and was disappointed. I blame myself because i didn't fully know what i was ordering, but i expected more. It came with 3 pieces of zucchini that looked like mini bell peppers. They were stuffed with ricotta and covered with marinara sauce. The overall texture of the app was off, with the ricotta not as creamy as i would have liked. The marinara was tasty and i dipped a couple of pieces of bread to compensate for the app. For my main dish i ordered the gnocchi sorrentina (topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese) and enjoyed it. The gnocchi was cooked properly and the cheese was melted on top properly. I added some grated cheese for a dash of flavor and enjoyed it very much. My wife ordered mezza lune pasta which is half ravioli with a tomato cream sauce and it was excellent because i ate half of it on her (remember, i was jipped on my app!) For dessert i ordered spumoni which was more of an American type rather than Italian. The Italian spumoni has hazelnut while the American style has strawberry, It was topped with some whipped cream and tasted good. My wife ordered the chocolate mousse which was excellent because it was directly out of the Aunt Butchies box! (not a bad thing, that place is great!). Overall Ponte Vecchio is a real nice Italian restaurant in the heart of busy Bay Ridge. The speakers were pumping Motown and 70's soul which was enjoyable and the waiters were on point. You can tell there are alot of regulars here because they were calling the waiters on a first name basis (Patrick, in particular). The disappointing appetizer threw me off, along with no cell service sitting at the back of the restasurant but i enjoyed the rest of my visit. I will go back at some point and hopefully turn the 3 stars to 4. read more

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Last night me and me friend went there for dinner. The food was okay and my serve was okay BUT the velvet parking guy was so terrible and greedy. When we finished dinner and wanted our car back, we tipped him with $10. He gave me that look " Seriously " then he said "NO, it must be at least $20！" otherwise he looked like don't let me go. So we tipped him $20 unwillingly!!! There is no requirement says that how much do I have to tip the velvet parking !!! He totally ruined my day. Now I think back, I should spoke to the manage last night. read more

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I had the most amazing fettuccine Alfredo. My dish was not even on the menu and they made it for me. Nelson was amazing waiter and my food came in on time quickly This restaurant is been around since the 80s and has always been amazing. Never had a bad meal and the service is always been on point thank you again so much guys. read more

In a nutshell... the food is quite good. Our experience with service wasn't. First, the food. Our group was celebrating a graduation in the family. Everything really was delicious. The stuffed zucchini flowers were a standout among the appetizers. Everyone seemed happy with the variety of apps... but I found the coating on the fried mozzarella triangles to be a bit heavy. It took away from the fresh cheese. The entrees were all a hit. Several people enjoyed their chicken parm, and one of us had a steak dish which she enjoyed. I had the stuffed veal chop, which was wonderful. It was tender and the sauce was great. The sides -- one potato croquette and some broccoli rape were pedestrian. The service really took a star away from the experience. I know it's a local place, and perhaps the folks next to us were regulars -- but it was hard to get our waiters attention as he stood feet away chatting to the group. Need a 2nd glass of wine? Prepare to wait. I asked for a glass of water as everyone else enjoyed dessert -- and was brought a pitcher of water 20 minutes later -- with no glass! It's a nice room. Be prepared for a quirky valet experience as parking in the area is brutal. Also be prepared to shell out a little more that Ponte Vecchio delivers on. read more

If you understand authentic Italian dishes especially seafood in a tasteful setting then this establishment is the place to dine . For all the years in Bay Ridge the food and service never disappoints ; quality over quantity and you will leave satisfied. read more

Quite simply the best in Bay Ridge! They are my favorite Italian restaurant in the area!

Great staff? Check. Great food? Check. Great atmosphere? Check. Great wine\drinks? Check. So, what's lacking for the 4 out of 5 star rating? Prices are astronomical. That's it. Otherwise it's a 5 out of 5 read more

I went to Ponte Vecchio with a group of close friends (7 guys total) after having seen the Christmas lights in Dyker Heights. I was excited to go to a well-known Italian restaurant in Brooklyn (as we all were) to continue a great night and left swearing I would never go back to this restaurant ever again. How did this happen? Where do I begin? They seated us outside the main restaurant in the porch housing the front entrance to the restaurant. Fine - we were a big party and there was a mixup with the reservation that may have originated from our side. That said, it became clear right off that we were at best second-class guests that night. While the host was embracing patrons he knew when they entered the restaurant and the staff offered the same warm welcome, our waiter seemed flatly annoyed he had to serve us (something multiple members of our party noted throughout the meal) and the host didn't check in on us once though he made the rounds repeatedly to other tables. Twice I went inside to use the bathroom and unlike any other restaurant I have been to in recent memory, instead of politely stepping aside so a customer could move on (even after I had done just that for multiple servers to get by), the staff walked in front of me and on more than one occasion physically nudged me out of the way. Compounding the issue is that this is an extremely poorly laid out space, with large tables directly in the way of getting to the back of the restaurant (one was right in front of the bathroom vestibule forcing anyone walking by to contort themsleves just to get around it without bumping into someone sitting down) or the front of the restaurant to leave. I again could not help but notice the smiling faces of the host and staff (smiling faces our table never saw) while they stood over and served large tables of ostensible "regulars" who made no effort at all to move a bit so others could get by...it was like out of a movie. This seems like a good time to mention that our group, without exception, consists of professional guys who go out to dinner all the time in Manhattan and are always polite, appreciative and tip well. The annoyance at our presence was palpable from the moment we sat down and was not/could not have been in response to anything we had done except, well, existing at the restaurant that night. Personally, I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in New York for over 20 years...going to Italian restaurants that have a roster of "regulars" is hardly a new experience for me. But while virtually all of those places aim to make all their customers feel welcome, this restaurant blatantly lacked that basic courtesy and finesse. The food was a mixed bag. The appetizers/pastas that we ordered to share ranged from mediocre to good. My entrée - a $42 red snapper dish with clams and mussels - was just not good at all. There were exactly two clams and two mussels in that dish and the fish was somehow bland and fishy at the same time. It should be noted that some of the other guests at the table did like their entrees so I'd charitably say that this might be more about knowing which specific dishes to order. Still, if you're going to offer the dish and especially if you're going to charge that amount of money for it, get it right. By contrast, I was at a much less expensive Middle Eastern restaurant the night before and the fish I ordered there was dramatically better. That's the thing. I go out all the time and even when the restaurant just isn't that great (bound to happen here and there) I never feel this poorly about the experience let alone write a negative review. My friend's father had gotten us the reservation and I was really appreciative of that so I kept my thoughts to myself while there. But it was ultimately a terrible experience. I'll never go back...and given our excitement when we initially walked in, that's a damn shame. read more

My wife and I dined at Ponte Vecchio this past Saturday evening for the first time in several years. Frankly, based on a number of recent reviews and our experience years ago I would not have gone if we had not received a gift certificate from close friends. We are certainly glad we gave PV another chance. Our server (Pat something) provided the right balance of friendliness, attention / anticipation of our needs sand knowing when to be invisible. We dined at our own pace with no one rushing to clear the table We totally enjoyed our meals - sea bass special and the bronzino special - both perfectly done. Prices were a bit high but still comparable to other Bay Ridge / Brooklyn upper-level restaurants (such as Areo - a perennial Brooklyn favorite). The clientele were somewhat loud - there were a number of family celebrations, etc. but nothing distracting. We look forward to returning. If last evening is typical, PV will be on our short list of favorites. Last evening rated 4-stars. If our next visit is equally enjoyable I would raise the rating. read more

I can't believe I waited this long to write a review for Ponte. I'll start off by saying it's our go to spot for finer Italian dining. The pasta is fresh. The seafood is spot on and we thoroughly enjoy every meal we eat here. The bill is higher than most places but i consider it worth it. The last time I was here (Saturday night) we were a part of 12, ordering over 5 bottles of wine and celebrating. The reason they are getting 5 stars from me is because after we "finished" dessert the server told us to get up! I'm baffled!!! Get up?? We just finished getting coffee and espresso and spending over 1k and they told us they have other people waiting... I am highly irritated by that. It kind of ruined my perfect view of ponte vecchio. If I have To decide whether to eat I may hesitate in the future to say Ponte. read more

Can't beat the Ponte Vecchio martini and rigatoni! The seafood salad is also out of this world. Old school, friendly, family vibe. Definitely a favorite spot in the Ridge. read more

So I dined at Ponte Vecchio but gave it another try this weekend and I take back my three stars and now give it four stars. I am really glad I decided to go back and try again. This time I ordered the mozzarella Fresca pomodoro (mozzarella tomato with olive oil) but I love how there was roasted red peppers with the dish. I also ordered the rigatoni with red cherry peppers which is spicy. If you don't like spice and a kick, do not order this. But I looooved it and I would definitely order it again. I am not a big eater and usually order an appetizer with a salad, but I knew that' I would be taking the mozzarella and the pasta home which will be great for home the next day. I am also Impressed and love the valet service to have your car parked across the street at the Honda dealership. The valet service is not extra money, just an accommodation to help aid diners with parking since rhe neighborhood has limited parking. This definitely won me over. read more

Ponte Vecchio is the real deal. Extremely authentic and carefully prepared food along with an extremely extensive wine list. Raised and lived in Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst Brooklyn my whole life, I can honestly say this is the real deal.I would also go as far as calling this a destination spot. Make sure that you find your way to this place it is truly an authentic Italian .The wait staff and the owner couldn't be any more professional and make you feel comfortable. I enjoyed the broccoli Rabe, sausage and orecchiette one of my favorite classic dishes. Prepared exactly the way it should be made, could not put the fork down. read more

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Wow, Ponte Vecchio Restaurant was certainly epic. It was very reasonably priced. Chilian Sea Bass is the menu item that you can go for if you are uncertain of what to have. Staff had amazing service, extremely friendly and accommodating. If you haven't tried this place, certainly do. read more

Best octopus I've had ever! Salmon and calamari are fantastic, steak is amazing!! Fabulous menu! Great atmosphere! Love it, will absolutely continue to return again and again!! read more

I'm sorry I usually tske pictures,but it was such a nice upscske restuarant and the party I was with o didn't want to be the one taking pictures. I order the filet sobie with lemon it was delicious. I have it 3 stars because everyone recieved there food but me so I'm sitting there like a bowzo but all in all food was delicious read more

Every time I come here I WANT to love it but it simply just never happens. I went in one day months ago got the friend calamari and crab cakes they were so mediocre and not up to part I didn't even order an entre because I knew I was not going to be happy about it. My bf got a pasta and I was disappointed in it. I remember coming here years ago for family events and their food was very good. read more

This restaurant is insanely expensive, but it was really great the one time I came here! The fried crab cakes are totally devoid of oil and served with this delicious mayonnaise, and their filet mignon is exquisite. The tiramisu is a wonderful cherry on top of a great meal. Our waiter, Charles I believe his name was, was extremely friendly, accommodating, and passionate about his job, which is quite often a rarity in this field - not to knock waiters, but this person was extremely into his work and it was awesome. I would definitely recommend this place to people craving impeccable Italian cuisine with money to spend! read more

when I think of Brooklyn, I think of Ponte Vecchio. What an establishment and brings me back to the old days when things just felt right. They have a veal chop on the bone that makes me think crazy thoughts.. seriously it's sooooooo good. The busboys and waiters are very polite and I feel inclined to tip more then usual because I am treated like an established gentleman... which I am ;) Everyone come to PV!! You won't regret it read more

I've been here once a few years ago, so maybe I will go try it again and update my review, we'll see. The decor is really nice, and the space is large. The service was good, but the food just didn't wow me. I remember one of the things I had ordered was a stuffed artichoke (my favorite) and it was just mehhh. I really cannot remember what I ordered for my main course, which is obviously a bad thing because it clearly didn't leave an impression on me. One thing I do remember quite clearly is that the food is pretty expensive, but it really isn't that good. I would much rather go over to Gino's, but maybe I'll give this place another shot. read more

The food was excellent but our waiter seemed rather disinterested in us AND he was looking at his cell phone several times right in our line of sight. WE had to ask HIM what the specials were! Then there was this chair that kept appearing & reappearing at our table for 2 which was extremely annoying as they kept sliding it back & forth. So my husband finally said: "Is our table a warehouse?" (For the chair). Then it disappeared but reappeared again! It was strange. So after sitting there for several minutes at the end of our meal without our waiter so much as even asking us if we'd like more coffee or even the check, I got up & went to the front to speak to the "so called" manager, whose attitude, when I described what was going on, was less than apologetic. He said he was sorry but it was almost as if he was saying, "well What do you want ME to do about it?" I'm very grateful to my friend who gave me our gift certificate & am happy that at least our meal was very good. All in all, while the food WAS really good, I sadly would hesitate to go back because of the service or lack thereof. Shame on you Ponte Vecchio for having such an unprofessional person in your employ read more

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Without question my favorite restaurant EVER. Awesome food, amazing staff, beautiful decor. These guys do it right. I highly recommend read more