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    Buona Notte

    3.8 (223 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BUONA NOTTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffany M.

    Quaint restaurant in Little Italy serving delicious fresh pasta to order. I enjoyed the spicy vodka tortellini and added a burrata. The cold cheese brought the steaming pasta to the perfect temperature and cooled the spice. The cacio e pepe was also delicious. Prices were very fair and service was quick.

    Amy D.

    Stopped in to cool down after walking around in the heat a while. Great relief from the heat and as a break. People are super nice here. Did not try any food, unfortunately. But the drink was pretty stiff.

    Spaghetti Al Ragu
    Ifoma O.

    Stopped by to check out the outdoor patio and the vibes but stayed for a meal. Waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. I got the spaghetti Al ragu which was very saucy and flavorful. I would've liked for the ratio of pasta to sauce to be a bit more balanced as I was left with so much sauce afterwards. The white sangria was very refreshing and a nice addition on the warm Saturday afternoon. I enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back.

    Pepperoni
    Bradley E.

    This place checks all the boxes, incredible food, with even better service. I would recommend to anyone I know!

    Chicken Marsala and wonderful garlicky spinach
    Pauline L.

    Such an elegant meal! I've walked past Buona Notte on Mulberry St. in NYC's Little Italy several times before finally stopping in for dinner. The name translates as, "Good Night." What could be better?! . The dark blue awning and large front windows are so cute and inviting. The inside of the restaurant was filled with mirrors--and sparkly decorations-- in advance of Valentine's Days. There was also a nice selection of music playing. Mostly pop tunes. I was immediately welcomed by staff. They were so nice. The menu offers many pizza, pasta and entree options. It's not a massive menu, but there's plenty to choose from. I picked Chicken Marsala. It was great. Pasta normally comes with the entree, but I mentioned that I'm diabetic. The server, Gabby, was wonderful. I asked if I could have cooked vegetables instead. Some restaurants hate substitutions, but Gabby was happy to help. I'm a decent cook. I can actually make the items I ordered, but my compliments to the chef who did a fantastic job with the meal. I walked in at 5:30pm. That turned out to be happy hour. The cocktails are normally $18, but they ran a special on Elderflower Spritzers which were $10 during happy hour. Wow. My drink special was delicious. After spending the day with family, I dined alone. The nice thing about Buona Notte is that the staff and decor made me feel so comfortable. As I prepared to leave, I texted a photo of my dinner to some relatives. They were so impressed. I'm pretty sure the next time I come back, I won't be alone. My relatives can't wait to try Buona Notte themselves. By the way, despite its name, the restaurant also serves lunch.

    Delicious lasagna
    Ruth E.

    The food is so authentic and delicious. Ordered the fettuccine alfredo and it did not disappoint. Had shrimp added and it completed the meal. My husband ordered the lasagna and he said it was one of the best he has had. If you are in Little Italy don't miss out.

    Amos S.

    FOOD: I had the lasagna and let me tell you, that square of baked, fresh, handmade pasta and melted cheeses did not disappoint! Absolutely loved it! We also had some bread and some rice balls and prosciutto as appetizers. Pretty much everything on the menu was great! SERVICE: Host was super friendly and accommodating. We just walked in off the street and he moved a table or two around and made a place for us in the corner against the wall, which was perfect actually. After that, my water was never empty and I was never bothered by questions when my mouth was full - so pretty good service in my book! AMBIANCE: This spot is right on Mulberry St in Little Italy. It's very "cute". One of those places you could feel ok about dressing up, about having reservations, or just walking in off street in whatever you're wearing. As long as what you're wearing is appropriate of course - please don't come in (anywhere), in clothes you'd just worn to bed the night before (pajamas). It's on of many little restaurants in Little Italy. I highly suggest you try this one, then go try all the others, then come back and try this one again, then the others again, then figure out which is you're favorite and stick to that one.

    Outdoor courtyard
    Michael W.

    When you first wander into Little Italy with the intent of having dinner, you'll find yourself getting stopped at every menu and be confronted by a sales pitch to enter their establishment. Not at Buona Notte. We actually thought it looked quite might and it didn't look too busy, so we asked if we could take a look. We liked what we saw, but decided to walk up and down the street to see if we found any other place that looked nice. We walked all the way to the end and the aggressive greeters at each restaurant was quite tiresome, but fun to see what they would say and how they sell their restaurants. In the end, of course, we chose Buona Notte because we were greeted so nicely and treated well even after walking away. We were seated on the outdoor patio area in the back of the restaurant. Away from the street and the busy sidewalks of Little Italy. It felt so much more relaxed under their display of umbrellas overhead. Our waiter was awesome. Personable and willing to give suggestions based on what we were ordering. We felt his suggestions were all on point when the food arrived.

    Fennel Salad and Rice Balls
    Andrew L.

    Solid choice for a good meal in Little Italy. We started with the Fennel Salad and the Rice Balls which were a treat (warm cheese oozing out when we cut into them) For our entrees we had the Linguini with Clams, Chicken Francese and Chicken Parm - not a miss! Friendly staff and we were there during the holidays when they had Christmas music playing which was a nice touch.

    Sangria
    Dawn J.

    They were attentive and great servers, always checking on us Loved the Sangria and they have gluten free pasta I had it with clam garlic butter sauce and thought it was just right I would highly recommend them

    Gnocchi Golden Genovese
    Monty H.

    Good restaurant with decent ambiance, and service sizes are pretty huge. I almost always finish my plate but I had leftovers after forcing myself to eat more. Just be aware they really mark up the wine but that's to be expected. Food is also pretty authentic, from someone who's had pasta in Italy. Not a bad choice especially to see little Italy at night from a window seat.

    Rob D.

    Not our normal spot in LI, but decidedly to try something different for a change and we're not disappointed . Food , drink and service were all great . Will return

    Patio area
    A O.

    Just tried the mussels and calamari...both were absolutely amazing. Already getting a second order of each! The setting is outstanding and feels like I left the noisy streets of little Italy and can't believe it's so quiet and magical back here.

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    Great place to eat , the service was very professional, the food was delicious and the garden is beautiful

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    Amazing food and service, waitress Gabby is awesome! The food is tasty amd nice atmosphere

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    2nd floor dining area
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    Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce
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