I had my wedding celebration at Baci and Abbracci last night. We were a group of about 60 guests. I…read morecould not have asked for a better venue. The owner Mimo and his team were incredible. The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and the vibes immaculate. I was worried about having one bartender for 60 people, but they kept the drinks flowing. My father, a man who loves a beverage, said the servers didn't allow him to see the bottom of his glass. The food was so good, and the restaurant beautiful, especially the back room that opens up into a small courtyard. We had several gluten free, dairy free and vegan guests, and they accommodated every request. We were able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception all in one place, and it flowed beautifully. If you are ever in need of a place to have an event, or just want a nice dinner out, I cannot recommend Baci an Abbracci enough. It was beyond my wildest dreams and honestly one of the best nights of my life. I will never forget it.

Two of us came here for Restaurant Week dinner, which was an incredible deal at $30 for three…read morecourses. The food was solid, standard Italian. All of the staff were lovely. The noise level was a little high for my taste, but I guess people were having a good time (loudly).

I came here for the first time and it was amazing! It was a Tuesday, and all pastas were only $15…read more The table next to us had four plates of pasta for two people. I support this lifestyle. The staff was super polite and friendly, and the restaurant had such great energy. I had a really pleasant time! The Brussels sprouts were delicious. We also shared the rigatoni and the Nonna pizza with pesto. The pizza was SO good--I really loved the buttery crust on the bottom. BUT OMG, THE DESSERT!!! They had a seasonal olive oil cake, but I had my eye on the rainbow cookie sundae. It's $20, but totally worth it. It wasn't overly sweet, and it comes with FIVE rainbow cookies--two on the side and three inside the sundae! The torched marshmallows weren't too sweet either, and everything was just so perfectly balanced. Honestly, amazing. I love it here I'm definitely coming back. I genuinely wish nothing but the best for this restaurant and hope they continue to succeed. 10/10 would recommend!!

I would absolutely recommend Barano to anyone visiting Williamsburg! The restaurant is a bit of a…read morewalk from any nearby subway stations, but it's so worth it for great food, amazing service, and pretty views of the water/bridge if you sit outside. The angry nonna pizza was absolutely delicious, with a thick crust that got nicely crispy around the edges and a combination of 3 sauces that worked together beautifully. Both pasta dishes were great, the fettuccine Alfredo is a classic with a luscious creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. But the short rib rigatoni was the unexpected star, with super flavorful meat and the most delicious herby cheesy breadcrumbs on top. The rainbow cookie sundae seemed gimmicky but was the best way to finish our meal, the rainbow cookies are incredible and combined with vanilla ice cream + toasted meringue + tart raspberry jam, it was just a lovely end to the evening. Our server was super kind and all the staff gave great recommendations!

Two stars so they take this review seriously and not maliciously. A lot of problems with this place…read morethat I had been wanting to try for a long time, but was left very disappointed. First off, waited over 15 minutes for a glass of wine and a beer and a shot. Mind you the place was not crowded. Fine things happen I understand. Secondly, the cheese "bar pie" we ordered, was horrible, I'm not be hyperbolic. It was disgusting. Seemed to have been frozen dough? The dough was not thin, and the center was visibly uncooked when taking a slice. Third and finally, the wait staff was also bad. I order a bar pie, eat one and a half slices, don't ask for a to go box, ask for the check and they just think that's normal? As a former server, waiter etc, if you see someone doesn't touch the food AND THEN doesn't ask for a to go box AND THEN don't ask if they had a problem, that's an issue. I don't want to give a bad review for the waiters. Maybe they know this place is mismanaged but at the same time, do the right thing. In this area, a place like this will be dead in 4-6 months with all the issues they have. There are at least 4 pizzas places a stones throw away that put this place to shame, it's a NOs general for me dawg.

This is a cute little spot, the ambiance is great. Everyone is sitting around having a good time…read more The service was top notch from literally everyone. I ordered a custom bbq pizza , cheese sticks & the bartender (Zeke) made me a custom mocktail drink that was delicious. Unfortunately the bbq pizza did not come out as I ordered and they quick fixed this mistake by letting me choose something else to eat. I chose the cheese pizza which was great. They also offered us their chocolate and vanilla soft serve. WOW! YUM. Absolutely delicious. It's made from scratch and honestly it was everything needed after food. They are also opened late! Happy to have found this little place. Will visit again.

Went here for a 70th birthday party, probably 25+ people. Excellent calamari, shrimp rollitini,…read morestuffed clams and mushrooms. Very good rigatoni Bolognese and penni Ala vodka. Our entrees were chicken parm, pork chops and sole, all very good. Excellent service and atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

This is the kind of Italian spot that feels intimate but never crosses into awkwardly quiet…read moreterritory. It's cozy enough to unwind, bright enough to see your food, and relaxed enough to hear the people across from you. I had a a vodka sauce pasta and it was exactly what I needed after a long day. The staff was nice and helpful, which added to the experience. Overall, I had a great time. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for honest, delicious Italian.

I came here on a Thursday night without a reservation. There was some outdoor patio seating…read moreavailable and a few tables inside, but it was mainly packed with birthdays and big parties! We came here for the Thursday night Tomahawk steak special! 1 Tomahawk, 1 bottle of red or white wine and 2 sides (asparagus and roasted potatoes) for $120 We did replace the roasted potatoes with French fries The bread and olive oil that comes out first is addicting. Red wine was a montepulciano, which is always great. Our server was running around a lot but between the other servers and bus boys and everyone else, we never felt the service was lacking! The steak came out exactly how we asked, medium rare. It also comes out with this burning rosemary dish which was fun to see but really just for show. The waiter did suggest my boyfriend cook the steak a little more on it if he wanted it medium! Haha It was definitely enough for two. We also ate all the bread so that might be why we had to take some of the food home. Great Thursday night deal for a date night

ast-minute double date with my husband, my cousin, and his girlfriend turned into a fun night out…read more When we arrived, the outdoor seating looked absolutely beautiful, but we decided to sit inside instead. As soon as we walked in, there was a party happening near the front of the restaurant. At first, I thought it was a private event because the music was loud and people were dancing. It felt a little unusual to have it right at the entrance rather than in a separate area, but we made the best of it. My cousin and his girlfriend had arrived before us, so bread and drinks were already at the table while I hurried to catch up and order a glass of wine. The menu was on an iPad, which seems to be the trend these days! We started with a few appetizers and then ordered our meals. I chose the spaghetti and meatballs, while my husband and my cousin's girlfriend both ordered the penne alla vodka with chicken. My cousin got the steak and let me try a bite--it was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. My spaghetti and meatballs were good, and I enjoyed my meal overall. One thing that surprised me was that the Parmesan cheese was served in a shaker bottle, similar to what you'd find at a pizzeria. Most Italian restaurants I've visited serve freshly grated Parmesan, so that was a little disappointing. The wine was great, and even better was the company. We spent the evening laughing and enjoying ourselves. The only downside was the noise level. The music from the party was so loud that it was difficult to hear each other across the table at times. On a positive note, the staff was very attentive throughout the evening. Our waitress even treated us to a delicious Nutella dessert that came out hot and fresh from the oven. It was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Overall, good food, attentive service, and a fun atmosphere, though the noise level made conversation a challenge.

Roman's is an intimate and delicious neighborhood gem. On the smaller side as far as restaurants…read morego, this is a great spot for a nice dinner with friends for a special event, date night, or hosting family. The menu is farm to table so may differ depending on when you come in, but generally there are pasta dishes as well as a protein section on their menu. We sat at a cute table in the back and started off with the antipasti plate and skin contact white wine. We also threw in an order of one of the pastas each so we can all share as well as the chicken. The anti pasti was delicious coming with several meats, olives, and Parmesan cheese with a side of bread. Perfect to kick us off. This a spot you're going to want to love the company you're with (and thank god I love them so much) because the kitchen doesn't move the fastest. There were probably 30 minute increments in between courses. The pastas were worth the wait and were delicious. I personally loved the spaghetti that came with a boiled down anchovy sauce and dandelion greens which gave it a nice tangy kick. A perfect light pasta dish for the crisp April day we were having. The lamb ragu rigatoni was rich and on the heartier and comforting side, while the maltagliati and mushroom dish also surprised with its flavors. It's hard for me to pick a favorite between the three pastas. Another 30 minutes after shining off our pasta plates, the chicken came out. The waiters already dropped a dessert menu on our table so we just assumed they forgot and w were basically ready to go. Diving back in, the chicken was juicy and tender, cooked in butter and fat and came with a chili oil sauce that was reminiscent of buffalo wings. The pieces I had were meaty, though others at my table had more trouble with bones where getting a good chunk of meat felt like a win. "I got a piece!" Overall Roman's is a great upscale neighborhood spot, but don't come with a stacked evening of plans because it's definitely one for you to sit and stay a while.

Awful. The service was rude and unbelievably slow. Place is so loud, we couldn't hear ourselves…read morethink. It took forever to get a damn glass of wine and a damn cocktail. It took forever again to get our orders of pasta, and when they finally came out, both were lukewarm, at best! Then a server who did nothing but have an attitude with us had the nerve to bring us our bill and stand over us as we paid. I should have given her ZERO tip. What a ludicrous experience.

The food was incredible, service was very attentive and quick, the interior is gorgeous.read more

I hosted my daughter's wedding shower at Pizzette. when I say we had the best time the food, Staff…read moreand day were all excellent! they allowed us to decorate and the space was perfect. Steve was an excellent communicator and accommodating. I highly recommend.

Ricotta donut and Aperol Spritz...Exceptional! Great service…read moretoo Donut was very moist.

We had a pizza from Motorino delivered. The pizza took almost 2 hours to arrive. When it did…read morearrive, it was actually sitting outside my next-door neighbors apartment, on the ground. If the delivery person was not sure of the address they should've called. Besides being cold, it was soggy, and it looked like it was barely cooked to begin with. Such a disappointment. Maybe, I'll give them another try and dine at the restaurant . either in person rather Although, this experience has definitely turned me off from Motorino.