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Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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8.6/10
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    Chirag P.
    "... combined with the Brussel sprouts salad is where it's at. Proper Italian food."(4 Tips)
    Sara D.
    "Get the strozzapreti with ragu!"(2 Tips)
    Brenda D.
    "Dominic is wonderful!"(2 Tips)
    William H.
    "The gnocchi and scallops are both amazing."(3 Tips)
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  • Stephan M.
    Stephan McKenneyJanuary 25, 2013
    New place (6/2011) carafes of wine are enormous. Food is excellent and fresh definitely no heat lamps here. Didn't notice anything over $20 for entrees. Dominic was just plain cool and informative .
  • Douglas Elliman
    Douglas EllimanJuly 23, 2014
    A small and cozy restaurant with prices way lower then expected given the quality of the food. We love how the chef has mastered making almost anything on their menu gluten free!
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    matt rosMay 23, 2018
    The waitress runs the show. Incredible service. Feels like a small osteria in northern Italy. She even brought up complimentary limencello as a disgetivo — very rare Italian experience in New York.
  • Melanie L.heart icon on user image
    Melanie Loff-BirdNovember 9, 2017
    Not as cheap as some of the other reviews make it out to be but still reasonable and super delicious! Try the Brussel Sprouts and Chicken Ripieno
  • Mara L.heart icon on user image
    Mara LecocqOctober 26, 2014
    No-chichi neighborhood restaurant. Not the most sophisticated flavors but very affordable comfort food in a cute vibe is a nice option from the more hip and packed restaurants in the area.
  • Soo Y.heart icon on user image
    Soo YooJune 23, 2022
    Such a gem of a place. Authentic, unpretentious, delicious homemade pasta and sauce with a romantic cozy decor. Excellent, warm service!
  • Nathaniel G.heart icon on user image
    Nathaniel GravelyJanuary 25, 2013
    Best kept secret in Brooklyn. Start with the caprese, follow it with the kale salad, and order a special. Then thank me after!
  • Rami H.heart icon on user image
    Caprese, Piadinas, Pastas (Ragu and Ravioli) and Wine and call it a great dinner! Owner offered Limoncello.
  • Sara D.heart icon on user image
    Sara DabbsMarch 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    A hidden gem. Get the strozzapreti with ragu! The homemade pasta is chewy deliciousness. And don't forget to check the Specials board!
  • Brenda D.heart icon on user image
    Brenda DaneSeptember 6, 2016
    OMG. Arancini siciliani LOVE. Everything is good here. Dominic is wonderful!
  • Adelle C.
    Adelle CharlesAugust 5, 2013
    Good wine! Haven't eaten there yet but I'll be back. It's at the comer of my street. Real small place and the owners are great.
  • Chirag P.
    Chirag PatelFebruary 9, 2014
    Strozzapreti with rice flour (gluten free) combined with the Brussel sprouts salad is where it's at. Proper Italian food.
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    Dan FleishakerAugust 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Prosciutto piadina to start and the tagliatelle with wild boar ragu. Any special on the board.
  • Octane
    OctaneNovember 18, 2014
    Besides the entrees, nothing on the menu, including the pastas, are over $11.00. Everything here is terrific.
  • Meredith H.heart icon on user image
    Meredith HopeNovember 16, 2014
    The pumpkin gnocchi is amazing. The service is pretty slow so don't go if you're short on time. If you can, try to make a reservation
  • Todd M.
    Todd MohneyOctober 27, 2012
    Good neighborhood spot. The owners are very nice and the food is delicious. Get the tagliatelle with lamb ragu.
  • Vicki W.heart icon on user image
    Vicki WangApril 15, 2018
    the cavatelli is amazing and the wine is incredibly reasonably priced
  • Jen L.heart icon on user image
    Jen LindbergMarch 14, 2015
    Brunch is very very good at a really great price. The eggs Benedict are amazing!
  • Katie P.heart icon on user image
    Katie PellegrinoJuly 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Nicest staff, BYOB until they get their liquor license next week.... Their gluten free penne is made from rice, and cooked perfectly!!
  • Caitlin W.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin WeeleMay 24, 2018
    The lasagna is incredible. One of my favorite spots in Brooklyn.
  • Daniel T.
    Daniel TobiasMay 20, 2013
    This place is amazing. Brussel sprout salad is amazing, bolognese is better then most in NYC
  • William H.heart icon on user image
    William HubaNovember 22, 2015
    Cozy little place. The gnocchi and scallops are both amazing.
  • Erin H.heart icon on user image
    Erin H.November 25, 2015
    Great secret brunch places and even better dinner place.
  • Shani C.
    Shani CampbellJanuary 24, 2014
    Great Food! Great Ambiance! Very inexpensive but the quality of the food says otherwise!
  • Robert B.heart icon on user image
    Robert BrisitaDecember 13, 2014
    Tortelli with truffle oil and the duck cook medium are recommended.
  • Alexandra F.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra FanningFebruary 21, 2017
    Pumpkin truffle gnocchi is the way to go
  • Sofia U.heart icon on user image
    Sofia UzSeptember 28, 2015
    Excellent pasta! Reasonably priced, bring cash
  • Andreas F.heart icon on user image
    Andreas FuchsJune 12, 2016
    Note: They're cash-only! Their ragu is to die for, though!
  • Laura B.
    Laura Baker-FinchOctober 23, 2013
    cash only and no ATM! great very reasonably priced place!
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    BlakeMay 25, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Brussels sprout salad is UNREAL. Gotta try it.
  • Ian M.heart icon on user image
    Ian McCoyJune 3, 2014
    Hidden gem, the best pasta.
  • EKO H.heart icon on user image
    EKO HomesJune 18, 2017
    That veggie lasagna was awesome !!!
  • Farkas K.
    Farkas KataSeptember 2, 2017
    This place is nothing more than mediocre. I'm surprised on the 8.8 rating - I wouldn't give them more than 7. Although it's cheap, the food is very basic and not great quality.
  • Jane K.heart icon on user image
    Jane KimJuly 7, 2017
    Affordable Italian fare
  • Jesse B.heart icon on user image
    Jesse BagelsAugust 12, 2015
    Decent, okay for dates, house wines are shit though and dishes weren't spectacular
  • Jesse L.heart icon on user image
    Jesse LashOctober 7, 2013
    One word: Comic Sans.
  • Eric B.heart icon on user image
    Eric BerkowSeptember 9, 2014
    Brussel sprouts
  • Sarah T.heart icon on user image
    Sarah T.June 1, 2015
    Brussels sprout salad and pappardelle salsiccia...
  • Weed Dude
    Weed DudeJune 9, 2013
    Outside patio was nice and enjoyable. Very disappointed in the food quality. Was excited to try, but won't be back.
  • An M.
    An May LouJuly 6, 2018
    Pas fou litalien ...
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