A wonderfully quaint restaurant in Brownstone Brooklyn. The food is as excellent as the service.

Had the Squash Campanelle. Probably one of the best things I've ever tasted. Like a little bite of heaven.

Had a nice brunch here while visiting the neighborhood. Bit of a wait and quite small and cramped but the food was excellent. I had the smoked salmon sandwich. Very tasty. read more

Really really excellent food here. If you're in Boerum/Cobble Hill and want a satisfying, delicious meal, definitely go here instead of Building on Bond. It's worth every penny. read more

Thanks for being awesome, Rucola. Hands down, best service I have had in NYC. On top of that, the food was simple and out of this world. The drinks were different and delicious. Its vibrant, sexy, and a total must for all foodies. read more

My family and I were in Brooklyn for the day and decided to have lunch here. We were pleasantly surprised with the simple menu and the friendly staff. The pricing was very reasonable in my opinion and the food was delicious. read more

gorgeous neighborhood spot, love the look of this place and will definitely be trying to recreate some of the cocktails at home. Friendly staff, comfy corner table, yummy food (especially the squash pasta) will definitely be back. read more

I live nearby and come here mainly mornings and afternoons, when Rucola is at its best. It's a beautiful space and although sometimes packed, I generally have not had too much trouble getting a table or good service. Some of the food is delicious (their pork sandwich in particular) and most of it is pretty good. I would love to see them change up the menu more often, but you can't go wrong with this place as a great neighborhood restaurant. read more

Usually we love this neighborhood friendly place...but tonight it was everything but. It was a Friday night...they told husband and I it was a 45 minute wait...no big deal, it's a gorgeous night we will hang outside. After 50 minutes and an estimated 15 parties sat before us we asked how much longer. The rude young man taking names told me that it would be another 45 minutes and it would of been smarter to call ahead. Not only was I caught off guard that the wait is now double our original time, he scolded me! It was now 10pm, we are starving and its too late wait another 45 minutes somewhere else or anywhere else for that matter! We left. Rude staff tonight and very unhappy with the organization of a place we used to love to frequent. read more

Such a lovely spot. Intimate, romantic. Will definitely take my partner here for a special night in the future. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. read more

We went here for brunch sunday afternoon. Two fritattas, both bland and greasy, one better looking than the other. A plate of farro, also bland but with a large hen of the woods mushroom thrown in. Overall uninteresting, average menu and average food. The service was bored and disinterested, at times "I dont get paid enough" rude. If you have a chance check out other places nearby. The only thing likable here were the choice of cotton stems in the flowers. read more

I have been to Rucola for dinner four times, most recently last night. Unfortunately last night the service was very disappointing. The food was just as amazing as the three previous times but the lack of service was a major let down and took away from the overall experience. To start, the hostess said it was an hour wait and she would call me when a table was available around 9:30. I went and grabbed drinks and when we hadn't heard anything by 9:30 we wandered back over to walk into numerous wide open tables. Next, the waiter started bringing out the appetizers before the sparking water we had ordered and when we had to ask about it he blamed the bartender. Me and my boyfriend had both ordered pasta for our main courses and the first one came out by itself. After 10 minutes the second had not come out and we again had to flag down the waiter to find out where the other pasta was. He finally brought out the second pasta only after the first was completely finished. At this point we had to switch to another waitress who informed us the credit card machine was not working so we would need to go get cash. I am hoping this was just a one off night or perhaps their regular servers were off because it was a Tuesday night (although as someone who lives close by I would hope I could expect the same great service every night of the week). The food was still excellent! read more

Get the veal spiedini and the arugula salad. And the pastas are yummy. I also grab a coffee from the counter now and again. I would say that the entrees are just okay, but that's always the way with Italian places. And from the outside, it's just about the coziest looking place in the universe. read more

We went to Rucola on the recommendation of two separate friends for an anniversary dinner. After being told it would be 60 to 90 minute wait, we grabbed a seat at the bar to try the cocktails knowing it would be a long wait. The host came over within minutes to seat us, and maybe that should have been a sign. The service was VERY rushed - the waitress was behind the host asking for our dinner order within seconds of being seated at our table. We were granted a few minutes, and placed our order while enjoying the appetizer we ordered at the bar. Our dinner plates were out about 5 minutes later, when we were hardly through our appetizer. The risotto was fine, but the fusilli was a beige mush. The cocktails were delicious, and the setting was charming. I hope it was just an off-night, but unfortunately for them, I won't go back to find out. read more

Great little Brooklyn spot - rustic and cosy, with especially beautiful windows (random but true - the windows are covered with ornate bars and plants). I've been mostly for brunch and lunch, both of which are great. Definitely check out their sandwiches if you happen to stop by for lunch. read more

I had an amazing evening here the other night. The place was lively and certainly busy but the staff still seemed to be able to make time to properly take care of all their customers. Everyone that worked there was super warm and friendly. Not only was the service great, but the food was delicious as well. We were recommended the chicken breast which is normally something that never really would catch my eye on a menu but I am so glad we ordered it here...so moist and flavorful! All the other dishes recommended to us were on point as well. By the end of the meal, my boyfriend and I were barely able to hobble home because the food was so tasty we couldn't help ourselves. read more

We came to eat and there were no tables taken. The food was good but the staff didn't pay attention at all. We asked for olive oil and never got it and had to wave at them like crazy to get any of the 8 waiters to come and bring the check when we asked for it. Might have caught them at a bad time but the experience was not good. read more

It was such a treat to eat here. The special truffle pasta was amazing. Each dish just really surprised you with flavor. Awesome atmosphere and great service. read more

Excellent experience! Homemade shells with spicy lamb sausage, kale, and ricotta is to die for. Can't wait to return!

The food here is so yummy, but the service is not exactly welcoming. A bit of a damper on our festive occasion. Our server was a bit unpleasant, which was a shame because with so many amazing restaurants in the area, means I'd rather go somewhere else for the next get-together. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. The food is five-star caliber at neighborhood prices. The wine list is both broad and deep. The chef worked at Danielle and Cafe Bouloud and just wanted his own place. The manager worked at Prime Meats and is super-welcoming. The staff are all-stars of the industry and just make you feel good to eat there. The design and decor are aesthetically superlative. The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming. And the last time I was there I saw Michelle Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal on a date! read more

All the right ingredients - nice staff, excellent local food, great prices.

great atmosphere, kind & knowledgeable staff. i've been twice. once, i sat at the bar with a friend and had wine and the meat & cheese plate with their house focaccia. the focaccia is terrific and the meat & cheese plate delicious. some restaurants don't fill up the plate with meat and cheese and there is only enough for two people to each have a little taste, but this was a nice serving and a good variety of flavors. the restaurant is a little expensive for my budget but the cheapest glass of wine was delicious and i didn't feel like a slouch ordering the cheapest glass on the menu because the wine menu is very thoughtfully chosen. another time, i was with a big group and we shared a lot of dishes. we had a reservation but the group before us arrived late so we had to wait a bit. the staff was very apologetic and i really don't know how they could have helped the situation. its a small restaurant. i had the trout and it was very good. i tasted my friend's pork shank and it was so tender i wished i'd ordered it. the chocolate pudding is delicious; definitely order it! i never would have thought to order it but i really enjoyed it and think i am addicted. my friends and i splurged on a big celebratory meal and i was really happy with the food, service and atmosphere. while it is expensive for my budget, i think the prices are fine for the neighborhood and the great quality of the food and wine. i felt every penny was well-spent. read more

My new neighborhood favorite - great food and great service at a reasonable price. The waitstaff and the bartender were friendly and helpful. Porchetta and fluke were extremely tasty, and the pie was very good too. read more

The food is terrific. But I don't like feeling like a sardine. It's great that the waiters apologized when they bumped into me, but it happened _every time_ they walked by, because the bench and the chairs behind them are only separated by about 9". The crudo is pretty special though. read more

Disappointing--totally charming room and friendly service but waited forever for our simple order and despite staff apologizing the (inexpensive lunch) wasn't comped. Probably wouldn't have minded as much if the food had been more remarkable. Mediocre eggplant sandwich and lasagna. perhaps dinner is their forte. read more

Just went for a cocktail, cheeses and coffee/dessert. Staff was very curteous and attentive and the chocolate pudding w salt was phenomenal. Espresso was robust and great complement to the dessert. Atmosphere warm and romantic. Well worth the short walk from our downtown brooklyn hotel. Highly recommended. read more

From the cheese and anntipasti platter to the roasted carrots, and duck breast, everything was to yummy. We were celebrating my sister's birthday and from the moment we told our waitress she was super attentive. I enjoyed everything I ate and happily told my coworker about it--she went and had an enjoyable experience too. read more

Nice atmosphere, but the waitress repeatedly recommended me to sit down at a communal table while I was waiting for my friend to come, and when he came, she recommended me again to sit at communal table while two of two-people tables were open. I had already told her I wanted to sit down one of the two-people table if it was still available when my friend arrives...I thought it was unusual and a bit uncomfortable... read more

Best of Boerum Hill: amazing, innovative cooking and friendly, competent staff. The noise is a problem -- it would be better if they didn't have the background music you can't hear anyway -- so go early, when it's quieter. read more

Had coffee, tea, pork sandwich and hash browns with salmon. The Stumptown was very well brewed, and only a dollar for refills. Great atmosphere and decor, tasty food (esp. sandwich) but small portions, and unfortunately the service was lacklustre. Looks like it would be very romantic for dinner though - might try again. Came to $40 with tip for two people for late lunch - a bit pricey when considering the portion sizes - but overall quite nice. read more

Amazing find! Tremendous food - the mushroom pasta and chocolate pudding are highlights on a menus full of highlights! On a cold, rainy night - I could have stayed all night in the cozy, friendly environment. It felt like dinner at close friends house - loud and festive. So, so good. read more

I have been here from Manhattan twice so far, and this place is by far my favorite restaurant in New York. The prices, ambiance and most importantly, the food, is well worth the effort. A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy good times over good food. read more

I went here for dinner and it was great! The food was delicious and the service was good. The decor is great, but it is a bit loud. The garganelli was particularly good. read more

Small menu but it was still hard to make a decision based on the delicious-sounding options. Great wine selection and cozy ambience. Highly recommend the beet salad, roasted cauliflower, and roasted chicken. It was perfect for a chilly, rainy night. read more

We've been here the second time now and everything was excellent again! We had a bottle of Wine (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Cantina Colonella), a few appetizers (olives, and the appetizer special of the day), the pasta special, braised beef shank, and spaghetti. As a desert we chose the flourless hazelnut cake. The restaurant is definitely one of our top 5 in New York ! Not to forget the atmosphere there, everything is just perfect. *Lecker* read more

I come here at least once a month and I've never been disappointed for brunch or dinner. Service, quality, etc. are unparalleled, only downside is that it's too popular and getting seated can be a tight squeeze. I could write love letters to this place that are more enduring than any relationships I've had. read more

Pretty storefront - I'm glad someone finally put it to use! We had an excellent meal here. The service was great, the food delicious. It was packed, which is good on a Saturday night, but not so packed that we had to wait and wait. It was pretty loud in there, as others have said, but the rest of the ambiance is very peaceful and I would definitely go again! read more

We live around the corner and want so badly for this to be our neighborhood spot. The place is very nice and cool and dinner is delicious - really very good. Brunch is just such a disappointment, we have been for brunch/breakfast/lunch about 10 times this year and for the prices the portions are just too small. One egg for 10 -12 bucks, today it was chicory salad, with chopped egg so fine you could barely see it, 2 fingerling potatoes cut in half and three 2 inch by 1/2 slices of house smoked salmon for $14. I always leave with my pocket much lighter and still very hungry. Mixed drinks are very small for the standard NY prices..$12-14. The only other thing is that if you sit in either of the two aisles be prepared to get knocked, elbowed, smacked by a purse or water spilled on you because they have not left enough room for the customers to sit and servers to comfortably work. they need about a foot more room on each side - this alone has ruined my expensive meals before. For perspective I have lived in the East Village for 14 years and Brooklyn for two, I am fine with small spaces and paying premium...but sometimes I just feel like i am being taken advantage of here. I will go back for dinner, but I think I have given up on going any earlier. read more

Very cool "speakeasy" kinds of cocktails and drinks with authentic ingredients. The roasted carrots were awesome; the tagliatelle was insanely delicious, the beets were terrific, and we shared so many other dishes (party of 6) and were happy with ALL of them. It was crowded, as many of the reviews say, so if I could change anything it would be to give them more space. When we arrived (the night of the big snow storm a few weeks ago), someone mentioned while leaving that it was an hour and 1/2 wait -- luckily, they do take reservations for parties of 6+. Otherwise, you might end up waiting for a while. Luckily, though, the bar will make it worth that while. read more