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    Rucola

    4.1 (604 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bad photo of an alright pasta special. Nice ricotta in particular. Decent ragu
    Glenn C.

    This is one of the many Italian places in the surrounding neighborhood and I went here a good while ago with a small group. The staff was friendly and the inside has a nice atmosphere with somewhat dim lighting so my hastily taking photo of a special pasta did not come out well at all. I didn't have a drink though they do have a nice wine selection along with cocktails and a full coffee bar. They gave some warm bread which was tasty. Our shared appetizer was the Chef's selection of cheese, meat and vegetable antipasti for $27. It was a nice mix with Pecorino, Salame Napoli, Prosciutto, Eggplant Caponata, Castelvetrano Olives, Pickled Fennel, and I believe one other meat and one other cheese along with a jam (I believe fig) and some toast points. The portion size was decent and it would be good to split between two or three people with the pickled fennel being a unique option with the caponata being good quality. We enjoyed it overall and it went well with the general bread along with the toast points. My pasta was a special of the day so I don't have an exact description but it was a ragu of some type with some ricotta on top and I presume it was around $28 or so. I remember the pasta texture being alright (could have been more al dente) and the flavor was pretty good. Compared to other pasta places in the area, I think Gersi has better quality pasta and there's other spots which charge less or have bigger portions which are just as good quality if not better. The food was overall good/decent. Nothing particularly over the top to justify the price point outside of the neighborhood and design.

    Sally L.

    Walked in around 5:40pm and were seated right away. The restaurant filled up by around 7pm. The restaurant is dimly lit Ordered the rigatoni, fusilli, and burrata. The burrata was refreshing and relatively good. The bread was warmed up. The pasta took quite a while to come out. The rigatoni was quite salty due to the meat. The fusilli was on the sweeter side, but not bad. These were the only two pasta options on the menu. Would not recommend ordering the rigatoni. Overall a really average dining experience.

    Country Breakfast
    Sally X.

    A really lovely setting in Brooklyn for brunch. I met a friend for lunch on a Tuesday about 2:30pm, an hour before closing. The waiter was very friendly and let us sit at the corner restaurant by the windows. We both had the escarole salad with tuna. Delicious! I ordered a mocktal which showed up lte so he comped it. A very nice gesture! Great place for brunch/lunch.

    Alan S.

    Few can deny the charm of these sections of Cobble Hill and Clinton Hill in the late evening, when the canopied streets get dark and are lit by the occasional candelit corner restaurant. Rucola is one such moody establishment, and even if we had some qualms about the food, the vibes are undeniably pristine. We shared the sweet potato salad and the pesto garganelli. My favorite bite was the breaded goat cheese in the sweet potato salad, which I distributed over the greens to lend a bit of decadence. The pasta didn't leave any strong impressions - perhaps only a bit of enjoyable crunch from the asparagus.

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    Scott J.

    What a fun spot to grab drinks and dinner! We came here to celebrate with some friends through a recommendation and it did not disappoint! This place has such a cool ambiance. The drinks were on point and service was outstanding. My only regret is that I don't live locally, because it would be my Friday night go to. Thanks for a great evening!

    Desserts
    Spencer S.

    Pretty good restaurant in Boerum Hill. Would allow yourself some time to get seated as the restaurant doesn't get take reservations. Maybe have another local bar lined up to wait at. Food was great. Ambiance could be a little better - tight quarters, kind of loud. Staff was nice and helpful on the menu. We ordered the following: Squash and trumpet mushrooms Brussels sprouts Potato croquets with caviar - very very good Duck breast - very thin slices but good Rigatoni bolognese - average/below average. No depth in flavor Butter sage casarecce - pretty good Apple pie - very good Biscotti with chocolate chips - dry but good with the cappuccino Tequila cocktails - excellent Negroni was good Ordered a Barolo if I recall that was very good Great spot and would come back if there wasn't a huge wait

    Pepper pasta
    Susie L.

    The vibes in this restaurant is truly immaculate!! I would highly recommend this spot for a cozy dinner vibe, especially if you want to lean in real close to your date (hehe) not only are the vibes 10/10, the but the food is sooooo scrumptious. Definitely a favorite local spot in this area

    Whole Roasted Brook Trout
    Deanna G.

    This is a small local restaurant with lots of charm. Great wine and cheese selection. I had the whole roasted brook trout which was phenomenal! I would come back just for that. The only downside is the menu is a little limited and I was kind of disappointed they didn't have any special when we were there. But the food we did share was all very good. I would skip the sunchokes next time.

    Burrata, oofa!
    Julia F.

    If you want to impress a special someone and appreciate small plates of amazing Italian food together, THIS is the SPOT! For starters, every mouth feel you can imagine is present in their burrata with spicy sausage, marinated roasted red pepper, and toasted rustic bread. Follow that with a cacio de pepe made richer by the little fatty bits of guanciale that will swirl around your tongue. Up the ante with their porchetta covered in celery and fennel salad. One of the best pork chops you will ever eat. Close out your evening with an olive oil dark chocolate pudding. It's lighter than you think and beckons to be shared. You're welcome!

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    Agta B.

    Had a lovely ladies night dinner at Rucola recently. Loved the vibe - simple but cute with lots of wood a wrought iron. Definitely a cute spot. We had some wine and shared a chef selection of charcuterie- it was well paired and enough for 3 people. We also had the brisket and the shells and Brussels sprouts. Everything was well cooked and tasty. Very cute spot hidden away from the hustle and bustle. Will go back.

    Small but mighty
    Jen K.

    This Italian spot came highly recommended to me from one of their regulars. It did not disappoint! Their menu is small, but absolutely everything is divine! Except their arugula salad- there was nothing special about this. In fact, it could have used cheese or more than 1/2 a radish;) Back to the good stuff- your table is very close to your neighbors table... which makes sneaking peaks at what they ordered so much easier;) We were between 2 pasta dishes and we finalized our answer by seeing what the table next to us ordered! The lighting is incredible- everyone looks so sultry! This is a great 2nd or 3rd date spot! In fact we saw a few "early dates" in the restaurant. Good luck to them! I wished I lived closer because I would definitely make this my neighborhood spot. Thanks to my friend Melanie for introducing me- she's a regular here!

    Kieun L.

    A lovely neighborhood spot! My friends and I all live around here and we met up for brunch around 10am. It was quiet, cozy, and charming! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We shared the French toast, salad, and two breakfast plates. The food and coffee were great. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a peaceful, Saturday morning brunch :)

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    Excellent atmosphere, food and service! Interesting cocktail selection. I'll be delighted to hurry back!

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    Food was Blah, not much to it. Not much food options. Nice but very dim ambiance. Very Long Seating Time, Expensive for no reason.

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    Wow wow wow, brunch is to die for and I love the broad menu that fits any group!! What a fun place to go for delicious food.

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    We were staying in the neighborhood and trying to find a spot within walking distance for dinner…read more After wandering around for awhile, we landed on Jey Diner after walking past. This spot has a handful of tables and while we were there, quite a few to-go orders were picked up as well. Though we were the only diners, so I assume it's more of a breakfast/brunch spot. The menu is rather expansive with options from breakfast to lunch and dinner. After studying the menu, we opted for the Veggie Burger and the Meatball Parm Po'Boy. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes, which seemed a little long as we were the only diners, but we were not in a rush so it was fine. As the restaurant was unassuming, I honestly had pretty low expectations, but we both really enjoyed our meals. It was definitely large portions and really flavorful. My fiance said the Meatball Parm Po'Boy was delicious and I appreciated that the veggie burger seemed to be made in house as it was falling apart (in a good way) and you could distinguish some of the veggies. I ended up only eating about half of my burger and took the rest for lunch the next day and it held up well.

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    This place was great friendly and fast service. Extra plus for having beef bacon. The waffles were…read moretasty and the strawberries were fresh. My friend enjoyed their eggs and pancakes. I would definitely be back to try more. Everyone in the area seems to love this place. Also, it was a relaxing place to sit in and enjoy a quick bite. So if you feel like dining in solo I would recommend as well.

    We were looking for a good breakfast after a night out that wasn't too pricey and stumbled upon…read moreMary's. While they have all the traditional breakfast fare, I was so happy to see it also had a Caribbean twist to it. I couldn't help myself--I had to order rice and beans with pernil (pork shoulder) and a side of sweet plantains. Of course, I wanted some actual breakfast items, so we got the French toast loaded with fruit. We also got both the tres and quatro golpes, which is a traditional Dominican breakfast. Lastly, we got a Caribbean omelet. My rice and pernil was solid. The rice could've used a tad bit more seasoning but when mixed with the side of beans and plantains plus a drizzle of hot sauce it was perfect. They had a variety of sauces--Tabasco (my fave), a Jamaican one that was super spicy, and a mild homemade one. The tres/quatro golpes was also a hearty choice with mangu (mashed plantain), sausage, fried cheese, and eggs. The pickled red onion balanced everything out. The fried cheese is similar to a halloumi but I think it's a bit more flavorful. All the flavors just melt together in your mouth perfectly. The French toast and omelet were good. I'd say the Caribbean items stole the show though. The place has a typical diner vibe and is on the small side. Food was served quickly and service was good. Discount if you pay in cash. I will be coming back to try their Cuban!!

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    4.4
    (57 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Absolutely loved it here…read more I love coming here. I love their lattes, pierogies, omelettes, potato pancakes, kielbasa and everything else I've tried. Everything was so fresh. The employees were very friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back.

    Coming here for a work lunch with my boss, who was the one who recommended we dine here, with some…read moreother colleagues, I wasn't sure what to expect from this place that I've passed multiple times on the BQE while on my commute to work. Apparently there is more than one location in Manhattan. The inside reminded me of a classic diner. Comfy and with a pretty cool vibe. We all slid into a booth and looked over the seasonal offerings along with their standard menu. I was lured by the chicken Kyiv based on the picture of having two rolled up chicken cutlets stuffed with dill and other yumminess, but was a bit disappointment when it arrived with a single small cutlet on my plate with two heaping mounds of potatoes mash and broccoli. I instantly had regret when I should have gotten the borscht soup with pierogies, but wanted to try something I wouldn't usually. I should've stuck to what was safe. My work mom got the stuffed cabbage and that was a clear homerun- really loved the mushroom gravy that it came with. My other colleague got the potato pancake and wasn't too thrilled with it, while my boss got the two Swedish meatballs that he described to be Ikea worthy. Although this was my first time here, I can't say that anyone really loved the food nor would come out of their way to come back. I really was hoping this would have wow-ed me in some way, but I guess I'll stick to what's familiar.

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