Was in the neighborhood and stopped by on the recommendation of the staff at four and twenty blackbirds. We were immediately charmed by the outdoor seating area and the tin ceilings. This place is quiet and cute and filled with charm. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken, Bibb lettuce, almonds, dried cherries, and a marscapone and chive dressing. I loved this salad and the dressing in particular was delicious. My mom tried three different bruschettas. First was a traditional tomato and buffalo mozzarella option which was by far our fave. Then a prosciutto, fig, and gorgonzola one that was ok, but didn't quite work. And then finally a cauliflower with chopped shrimp version, that just wasn't a good combination at all. In general, the service was a bit slow, but pleasant. The only real issue was with my boyfriend's plate. He ordered their burger, but asked if he could sub out the fries for polenta. No problem. The waitress came back a bit later to inform us that there was no polenta. How about mashed potatoes? No. No mashed potatoes either. Ok fries are fine then. About ten minutes later she returned and offered him a side salad. He declined. The dish came and it was just a burger. No side at all. When she came back to check on us he clarified and we were told that there were no sides available besides the salad. It was underwhelming to say the least. read more

Cute and chill spot. We came here on Monday before July 4th. There was only one waitress and she was a barista, a waitress and a bartender all in one. She was not the fastest or the friendliest one but she was real and gave good recommendations. We had siciliana salad, a soup, uova panini and a frittata. Love that they use organic and local foods! Thank you!! The food was very tasty, I loved my panini, it was delicious! read more

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Food was tasty but portions sizes were small. Drink service was quick and drinks were refreshing. The tropical feel of the restaurant was on par for the Hawaiian food. read more

I wanted the food to be better, but it fell short. But a least the drinks were good! If you want happy hour drinks get them before happy hour is OVER!! Don't believe "oh you already had 2 drinks buy another its only 7:01" MISS ME the BS! Tell me it's full price I don't need to be up sold. read more

Beautiful dining room loved the ambience and the decorations. Now for the food and drinks, the first drink was so strong that all other drinks just made the feeling that much better. The bar tender knew exactly what they were doing. We ordered the shot, the beer and then a mixed drink (can't remember the names lol you probably know why). The food was very delicious, I was acepto al b/c I'm from the west coast and this is the east coast what would they know about Hawaiian food but they killed it. The Taro Nachos we're amazing, tacos to die for, chicken katsu delicious, pork dish was great and the salmon Poke bowl was just as I remembered when I was in Hawaii and growing up. We wanted dessert but with all that food had no room. So definitely going back and soon. read more

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I would go back weekly if I could. Fabulous cocktails (!!), delectable vegetarian options (and hubby got meat), fun ambience for a date night or going out w friends! Turns out the owner also owns some of my other fave spots in South Slope. Well done! read more

The food and the ambiance at this place is just excellent. My friends and I are still talking about how pleasant our night was here. I had already enough to drink at the relatively close-by other half brewery so I didn't try any of the dangerous looking cocktails which I will absolutely be doing in the near future. Seriously, for a cocktail bar, for any restaurant, the I want to say HawaiianJapaneseKorean food is out of this world. I got three tuna tacos, my friends got the kalbi plate and the katsu plate and each came with amazing sides. We also shared the truffle fries which were the most perfectly fried fries I've ever had. I would recommend any of those dishes and will be coming back to try the cocktails and the burger, maybe one of the poke bowls. We sat in the outside area dreamily fenced in by bamboo and fairy lights. The service was fast, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend. ... ok! ... passing of time... Came back and got the poke bowl with salmon and avocado wasabi sauce. You're out with your friends but also want to be healthy and colorful af. Here it is. Fancy af poke bowl with an inordinate amount of fish (and kimchi!) Omega 3s for a year. I love this place. My friend got the tuna and chicken tacos per my recommendation. And then instead of getting two $10 glasses of the chilled Pinot noir we split a $19 carafe (in reality a super cute bottle filled to the brim) which was totally worth it. About 1.5 glasses of wine each. I love this place. read more

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Love this place. They have incredible wine, make a mean cocktail and their food is delicious! I love the fact that it's a proper restaurant with a well stocked bar, friendly and efficient bartenders and a view of the open train tracks over third avenue. There's something about a posh restaurant on a gritty city street that just captures my heart. They also make my favorite cocktail (Aperol Spritz) to perfection every time. If you're in Gowanus I highly recommend Bar Tano for dinner and drinks. The ambiance, friendly staff, delicious foods and well made cocktails will make for a lovely evening in the flourishing third avenue business district of Gowanus. I highly recommend it :-) read more

Great little corner spot in Gowanus, with amazing light and delicious Italian bar snacks. They're also a full restaurant, but we only stopped by for delicious summery cocktails. read more

Came here for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Quiet and cozy. Lots of light. Cute decor. Super friendly service. Good beer selection. And last but certainly not least - delicious chicken panini. Definitely recommended! read more

What a delightful dining experience, the food was very good, service excellent. I had the chicken saltimbucco, which was DELICIOUS! Love the prosciutto cooked into the chicken, very unique, would definitely order it again. My daughter had the white bolognese, which was so delicious, she ate almost the entire portion, which never happens. I shared my wife arugula salad which was pretty good. It's a great out if the way restaurant, but a must try. read more

Okay, so I had dinner here on Saturday and brunch the following morning. Dinner: The pizzas were quite good, the sauce wasn't as sweet as I usually like but the pizza without sauce was incredible. The Tano Salad was one of the best 'greens/goat cheese/walnut' salads I've ever had and the Bruscettas were very inventive and delicious. Extensive selection of wines, beers and bourbons. All in all a great place to hang out and get some dinner. I didn't try any of the pastas but they looked good as well, and I hear that their burger is legendary. Brunch: Even better than dinner, my dish (pictured) was absurd, I can't wait until Sunday again! Good tea and coffee, my friend got a fritatta which was incredible as well. All in all a very welcome and beautiful addition to the awesome Gowanus! read more

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I don't know that I've given many spots a full fiver, but this one deserves it. Needed to return something to Lowes of all places but wanted to go somewhere kind of no e while my mother was visiting from out of the area. This place does Italian in a classy not-marinara-drenched way. And the food is ridiculously tasty, and fresh, and good value for the price. We ordered a Tano salad to share - a great size for $9, and each got a pasta plate. Her basil-pesto penne was lovely and had a dollop of fresh cool ricotta on top. Really neat serving idea. My carbonara was done with a fat kind I'd spaghetti I had never had before, brucetti or something like that. The meat was salty and in tiny chunks, and the peas were so perfectly cooked that they popped open in your bite. I have eaten at Al Di La before and swooned, but for another very special ambience, try this place. Great service, sweet atmosphere, and amazing melt-off-the-fork tiramisu. Glad I stopped by, even if it was an afterthought. read more

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I've been here twice now and am definitely sold on the eats here. The patio seating is awesome and everything on the menu is really well priced. I had their margheritta pizza and some cheeses for my first visit and while the cheese was nice the pizza was not the best. Try one of their more adventurous pies if you are really in the mood for pizza The salumeria plate is awesome. Get that and put it on the bread they give you. You will be happy. Also make sure you get the goddamn Costolette. If you like pork, which you should asshole, you will fucking love this braised authentic Italian style panini. None of that bodega smushed shit with cold meat in the middle. This panini is legit and goes well with everything. read more

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Found this great spot after a show at the Bell House! A very cute space with extremely friendly service. Ordered a number of dishes and drinks, everything absolutely stellar. I'll definitely be back! read more

Space is nice with an old bistro vibe and good light. The house made chips are good (tho for some reason they stopped putting salt on them). Food is generally solid. Only three stars because the service is hit or miss, and they have the dumbest lunch special ever. Half panini and chips and salad for $12, but they don't mention on the menu is only the panini they choose, so the one you want is not on offer. Annoying and shows a lack of effort to get me out of my office for lunch. Table 87, just down the street, is a bit more customer friendly for lunch. They did say they'll revisit the lunch offerings so I'll come back and check again soon. Hope springs eternal for great lunch options this side of the neighborhood. read more

First female bartender was lovely. Her shift ended and our ticket was moved to a man. I assume his name is Bryant as per the check. (We were the only people in the bar as we entered right after the kitchen re-opened after brunch.) The app we ordered was awesome and we had intentions of ordering a few more snacks. However, when the shift changed, so did the attitude. He never addressed us, he only spent the entire time complaining to the other staff about how poorly the female bartender prepped for the next shifts. He did finally address us with a "sorry" when at one point he swore so much we sort of gasped. It felt like we were stuck in a bad staff meeting. We quickly paid our check and left. Bummer, since we did enjoy the food. read more

A great neighborhood spot with delicious brunch and dinner. Haven't been here for lunch yet - but the pancakes, frittata, pasta and pizzas are yummy. Highly recommend the pizza - it's a crisp crust and the ingredients are so fresh and flavorful. Especially the buffalo mozzarella. Had lots of cheese but the buffalo mozzarella they use it extremely flavorful and almost tastes like butter. Love Bar Tano and highly recommend! read more

YUM. Food and vibe were perfect. Ordered the Burrata, Hanger streak w/ arugula and the pappardelle ragu. Everything was excellent! Great neighborhood gem. read more

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My girlfriend kept saying, "this place makes such good use of space." I didn't notice but that's why you date smart and attentive people. The mirrors in Bar Tano are really nice though. Alright, food and drink and service. That's why you're reading this right? Waitress was really friendly and attentive for a Sunday night at 9:30pm. The bartender was handsome and also a good use of space. Ok, onto not sounding like my aunt ogling Mid-Atlantic hunks at Ocean City. Pizzas were tasty. We ordered two (Formaggio and Salsiccia) for three people (two of whom might've been Mid-Atlantic hunks?). Thin and subtle. I had a cold so my taste buds were off but there were some "oooh"s when the others at the table were eating. Truffle Fries were disappointing. They mostly tasted like regular fries so I'd advise spending the appetizer moolah on something else. Like getting your aunt to buy a spritzer from the bartender! The whole evening was soundtracked by great basslines. I had to Shazaam but Thundercat was one of the artists. And then a lot of lowrider oldies like "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and something else I was humming in my sleep later ("Sitting in the Park"?). Also, music was audible but wasn't taking up conversation real estate. I could hear what all my dear ones were saying very clearly. Lovely eve. I'd recommend for your Sunday or any night with or without your ogling aunt. read more

Second time here for us. What a fantastic find. Small, intimate, amazing food cooked perfectly. Talent all around. If you're in the neighborhood check it out. You won't be sorry! read more

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My wife and I hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at Bar Tano on a Saturday night in early October. Working with the staff to schedule the dinner, decide whether to order off the menu or specify a menu and, generally, making the arrangements was easy with excellent communications by their staff. We had never been there before and were surprised to see how small the restaurant is but extremely pleased that about half of the restaurant had been set aside for our party of 15 on a busy Saturday night. The service we received was excellent and the food was very good. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers and the main courses which ranged from Italian food to steak. My son's father-in-law noted that he had one of the best rib-eye steaks he'd ever had. We decided to provide some bottles of wine for the table and the server's suggestions for both red and white were also very good. It seems they have a very good wine list. All in all, it was a perfect and comfortable evening at Bar Tano and served as a fantastic beginning to our wedding festivities. read more

I think this is one of the BEST happy hours in the city, or anywhere for that matter. $8 for a choice of 2 different Pizzetta's that are almost as big as a full pie. Olives, $4. Great fried calamari and shrimp basket $6. House wine at $6 per glass and Naragansett beers for only $3. Stayed at the bar for 2 hours eating, drinking and laughing and the total was under $30. Please remember to tip, as if the prices were regular. Just sayin. Love this place. (Great for weekend brunch too!) read more

Sad, the food was not up to the anticipation once we sat down. Ordered: Fritto Misto Di Pesce fried calamari, shrimp & white fish (middle of the road not ocean fresh, batter lacked flavor). Baccala Mantecato whipped salt cod (Bruschetta way to soggy, the salt from the cod fell through). Spaghetti Con Polpette with tomato sauce & basil (Sausage meatballs dry, hard and not juicy --I prefer Mario Batali/Rocco DiSpirito). This was late in the afternoon where the sun was bright but ready to turn into evening. The glass of white wine was fruit forward, crisp and thank goodness we did not order more to eat... I love the decor. Pressed tin ceiling, tilted mirrors throughout, over-sized light fixtures and patrons reading gave a pleasant vibe. I suppose this is fine for a Gowanus neighborhood bar spot which is not plentiful but for a Manhattanite we will not travel back to dine here. I hate to write poor reviews but this also means we spent money on it. read more

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Happy hour until 6pm and delicious bites you wouldn't expect in gowanus. If you're in the area you need to stop by and have a cocktail. You won't be disappointed! read more

I only come to Gowanus for pie (shoutout to Four & Twenty Black Birds) and I should only come to Gowanus for that reason... Bar Tano was dusky... I mean no ventilation at all. I came in around 5:00pm so it was dead. The waitress was nice but very awkward. I felt like she had no idea what she was doing. But I don't want to judge on that. So we quickly ordered a Moretti beer on tap and a Coke. We also got a margarita pizza to share. Both flat and the beer was very metallic tasting. Then the pizza came and it was... just a cheese pizza with some fresh basil on top... Seriously? I was excited to have a tradition margarita pizza (slices of sweet tomato, nice thick mozzarella cheese and a ton of basil) but I got a plain cheese pizza with some basil on it. Very misleading. I came in here for that one thing and ended up wasting $27. Two stars for the nice waitress and the pizza crust was on point. Other than that, won't be coming back here. read more

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Decadent, delightful, delicious. Don't miss the peach appetizer and excellent cocktails. The service is prompt and friendly. A lovely place for a date or a dinner meeting. There is a marvelous feeling of relaxed indulgence to the casual but stylish dining here that definitely makes me want to come back! read more

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Always an old standby Always realiable Always good bar with good beers on tap Always solid pastas read more

I wasn't a fan of this place. Service was slow and the Pizza did nothing for me, which is unusual, if it is Pizza, I usually love it and this did not do it for me. read more

I'm a little sad about my experience here with the host and indirectly the manager. I drove back to this restaurant because we had a good experience previously ordering take out as we knew they did not deliver, but today was a little different. When I called the restaurant to let them know I was around the corner for when they are ready for the food to be picked up curbside, immediately they said we don't do that. I don't think I have an issue about going in to the restaurant but rather how it was handled. I let them know that on the ordering site it said curbside pickup was available, and that I was also by myself and couldn't just leave the car parked in a no parking zone. I was met with I can't leave either, but let me ask my manager. I could hear them talking by the phone and the same with the manager says, no tell her to come in. I think I am just a little disappointed at the service and how it was managed. Hopefully this could be addressed a little differently in the future for customers who come thinking they can order curbside. Also I'd totally understand if it was busy but there were 2 customers inside. Maybe they were having a bad day? Not sure. read more

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so good i loved the service ans the people were so sweet when i got on one knee and proposed with an onion ring they thought i was soooo silly good crowd pluss good space for back flips read more

Bar Tano is a fabulous spot that my husband and I just love. On a relatively quiet corner in Gowanus, this charming, easy-paced Italian restaurant features an array of savory delights, from bruschetta to pasta to pizza. The menu is just the right size, offering enough selections for variety, but not so many that the quality suffers. I've tasted nearly everything on the menu at this point, and you really can't go wrong. From their Salsiccia Pizza (my favorite!) to the classic Tano Burger, you're sure to find something on the menu to suit your fancy. Their specials are always a delight, too. The bar has also been very accommodating to friends of mine who have ordered unusual drinks that aren't on their menu. Note, though, that the kitchen is not usually able to accommodate substitution requests. Therefore, if you tend to have very specific dietary preferences or needs, you may want to peruse the menu before heading to dinner. But if you are open to going along with the chef's menu choices, you're nearly guaranteed an exquisite dining experience. The ambience is romantic, quiet, and leisurely. The servers are consistently pleasant and really easygoing. However, their casual demeanor should not be mistaken for a negative attitude, as I've seen some reviews imply. We've only had really lovely experiences with the servers at Bar Tano, and, knowing us, we'll probably be back again next week. read more

Came in at 6:30ish on a Friday night. The hostess/waitress told me I had to wait for my friend before I could be seated. Although there were only 3 tables occupied, I agreed to wait at a counter by the door. Five minutes later, a man came in and said he was meeting someone. They sat him at a table by the window, alone. My waitress then looks at me and tells me I can choose one of two tables to sit at. Ok? How come I had to wait and he didn't? My friend came shortly after I was seated. We both ordered the shrimp linguine. It was fine, but not spectacular. Waitress was kind and attentive after the initial seat confusion. read more

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Oh my god. I feel like Dorothy! I've been searching for the perfect burger in my neighborhood, and it was around the corner all along! Went there for brunch today and ordered the Tano Burger. It is served on grilled panini bread with rosemary mayo, fontina cheese and sauteed mushrooms and home made potato chips. It is amazingly delicious. B. ordered the pappardelle with short rib (sidebar: is it just me or is short rib *the* meat of the moment? It is everywhere) and he was jealous of the burger, although he thought the pasta was good. I was amused by the older woman next to us who was having brunch by herself. She'd ordered a decaf coffee which they make with the espresso machine rather than drip. The waiter delivered a beautiful, frothy cup of coffee to her and she looked at it, back at him and back at the coffee and said, "This doesn't look like coffee with milk." He stammered a bit and explained how they make the coffee with espresso, which would excite a normal coffee person, and she said with disdain "It looks *greasy*". He patiently encouraged her to taste it and if she didn't like it, he'd make her something else. She did and didn't say another word. Good coffee AND good burgers. And a great scotch and wine list too, but I like to wait for the sun to at least be in the middle of the sky before I crack the bottle. read more

I appreciate bars like this being in my neighborhood, and even if I don't frequent them as often as I should, I'm happy to rep them highly just to encourage more goodness down our South Slope way. When I walked into Bar Tano, I immediately looked for the flapper girl, as the insides remind me almost directly of a 1920's style speakeasy with it's dark-trimmed bar and burgundy seats. It's dark and romantic, a great spot for a date in Brooklyn. The prices on wine and beer are fair, and I certainly wouldn't complain. The wood-fired pizza is particularly tasty as a bar snack and there a plethora of alcohol-based libations that they've come up with. Too much to drink? The bathrooms are big and, at the point in the evening that we were there, were lined with candles. I think a crap by candlelight really just heightens the experience. The only real problem I had here is that I came in with my sister, who most everyone assumed was my date. That was a little creepy. read more

Updated review: sticking to my low 3 star rating for this place. I love the decor here and the service is very friendly, but quality and cost is where I ding them. I came back here for dinner and decided to try a sampling of appetizers/salad/drinks. 3 appetizers, 1 salad and 3 drinks... $80 bill. Really? On the food, if I had to rate it by the fig and goat cheese bruschetta, and the arugula and asparagus salad, it'd be 4 stars, but the calamari was just blah, and the sauce for it was too sweet. The cocktails I had felt like it was just made with cheap liquor and packed with ice. For $10, fail. The quality/value ratio just isn't there for this place. For that price, I'm better off taking my money to Lot 2 or Talde. read more

Great date soot or for friends' meetup. Perfect for conversation. Atmosphere and ambience are super cozy but spacious-feeling; food is delicious. (I dream of it being cheaper but... NYC). Bar is a great chat-meetup spot too. read more

The Gowanus canal area is definitely suffering from a lack of food varieties. The area is still very industrial with warehouses, art studios, and more warehouses. The food and service is very good here. I got the Gowanus drink and it tasted similar to a mojito, but it was made with crushed basil leaves. It was definitely refreshing on a hot summer day. I've tried several items- the bruschetta, the Tano burger, the sausage pizza, and a chicken pasta dish. Everything I had was exceptional, but I didn't enjoy the pizza too much because the tomato sauce was much too sweet for me. I love the fresh bread on the Tano burger and the bruschetta. My favorite was the fig and goat cheese combo. It was just the perfect touch of salty and sweet. I love the outdoor seating, but there's a lack of scenery and not much to see around you. The service was stellar and I would definitely go back for more food. I think Bar Tano is definitely a shining star amongst the depths of darkness in the Gowanus neighborhood, but hey, I hear it's up and coming, so there's that. read more

I really like this place; it's equally suitable for (a tasty) dinner or just a glass of wine at the bar. The pizza is also really and truly yumtastic. You almost think they're joking with the Gowanus location, though. (The NY Times agrees with me on this, BTW: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/16/nyregion/thecity/16thir.html?ref=thecity ) But hey, they're classing up 3rd Avenue, and I hardly blame them for that. I kind of want to walk down for some pizza and wine now, actually. Maybe I shouldn't have written this and tempted myself. read more

Saturday night after a trip to Brooklyn Homebrew to grab ingredients for my upcoming Christmas Ale, my buddy and I realized we were both starving. He recently moved to Brooklyn from California and I just try to avoid it in general so we were at a loss for good places nearby. I looked left and right and pointed in the direction that looked most lively (read: there was a store with their lights still on). We walked over to Bar Tano, intrigued by the number of people out eating at that hour... then I realized it was about 7pm on a Saturday night. Not so odd but definitely an indicator of how messed up my internal clock is! Anyway, after a quick yelp search on my friend's phone we decided to go for it. The restaurant is definitely very cozy and intimate. The waitress was friendly and attentive without being too in-your-face. Perfect. They provided a carafe of water so we could refill ourselves as needed. Always a good call IMO. Our waitress named a few very appetizing specials but they all sounded too heavy at the time. Instead, my friend went with their papardelle with short rib ragu and I got the mussels and an order of the bruschetta, which came with 3, I picked: tomato, basil and prosciutto, goat cheese and fix, and blue cheese, honey and walnuts. My friend liked his dish. I thought the pasta was cooked very well - tasted fresh and looked handmade - but the sauce was a bit bland and uninspiring. I really enjoyed the bruschetta. My absolute favourite was the goat cheese and fig! I love love love fig and the proportion of salty and sweet was perfect. It's admittedly not a tough item to make but it totally hit the spot. I only wish I had ordered all 3 of the bruschetta's that way. The mussels were alright. The broth was different from the traditional; a bit more on the citrusy side which I wasn't a huge fan of but still pretty decent. The bread they served alongside was great: warm and crispy on the outside and soft and delicious in the middle. After paying the bill we lingered for awhile longer and weren't bothered at all. No one seemed in a rush to get rid of us, which was very nice. I could have stayed there all night with a cup of coffee if I didn't have to rush back to the city for work (lame). Overall I wasn't blown away by the food but the laid back atmosphere, cozy vibe and familiar and comforting menu items makes this a solid 3 star place and great for a lazy sunday supper if you live in the neighborhood. Unfortunately (or luckily?), I don't live in the neighborhood so I probably won't come back... well at least not until I have to pick up ingredients for my next brew! read more