This rating is for brunch only. I ordered three eggs over med, home fries, bacon, and a toasted bagel. I got- Eggs almost deep fried hard, cold home fries, bacon that taste like it was deep fried in oil with fish, and this crazy burnt toasted bagel platter the trimmings for lox minus the lox. This was my third time trying brunch here and my worst yet. The wait was very long however the staff was super friendly. The fresh squeezed OJ is really good too. read more

Its not outstanding but its really good. If you are in Brooklyn Heights and looking for a cute place to eat outside, I would definitely check out this place. Couple friends and I decided take advantage of a good weather and sit outside for dinner. The place was not crowded and the service was good. Huge portioned meals and everything was good but I would not describe them to be exceptional. Still a very good neighborhood spot. read more

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2.5 stars? I called early for reservations and they said it wasn't needed. Came here at 7:30pm for Father's Day and it was DEAD. Tell-tale signs? Perhaps. We sat inside as it was chilly day. The biggest complaint I have is temperature. If you don't eat your food within 2 minutes of it coming out, it will get cold fast. The AC plus the ceiling fans were strong. Not only the food was cold, the people were cold too. It really put a damper to the dining experience. Overall, as far as Italian food goes, this was definitely NOT the best. Appetizers: baby octopus - over grilled, tasted too burnt shrimp wrapped in bacon - only get 3 pieces. and i heard it was overcooked prociutto with melon - VERY interesting flavor mixes, i would recommend trying this. mussels white sauce - got cold too fast due to the aforementioned complaint. otherwise, i felt like it was too much butter used in the broth. crab cakes - only 2 pieces. could have been cirspier. Main Courses: Farfalle with creamy alfredo sauce and sausage - they first sent out this in 'alla vodka' and we sent it back. they came back with the right dish in 5 minutes. VERY creamy if that is how you like it. i don't personally like it to be too creamy so this was a bit much for me. penne from the prix-fixe menu - this dish....sucked. pasta was too undercooked and hard. veal from the prix-fixe menu - didn't personally eat this myself, but heard it was decent. the side pasta here was better than the other two, and it tasted like it came from a chef boyarde can. plain tomato sauce. Dessert: Tiramisu - not bad, it came with the prix-fixe. would i have paid for it separately? probably not. The cheesecake was just so boring and bland. In the end, I was much more disappointed than expected. read more

The pear and gargonzolo salad, and the Prosciutto with melon were both divine. The charming man who I presumed was the owner is old school charming and suave. He sure knows how to make patrons feel welcome. My friend and I had only been here once before, but he remembered us and made our whole dining experience so lovely. If you're near Montague, check this place out! read more

Excellent meal and great service. It's a small, intimate spot that makes it's own pasta. Very yummy! read more

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A Solid three - Had dinner here last night. The outdoor seating is nice because Montague has a lot of sidewalk space. The service was quick and attentive. I had the homemade spinach-ricotta ravioli and chose the carbonara sauce. It was all very tasty but the dish lacked plating. So the taste was there but not the 'yummy' look. Same with my date's veal tortellini (which came with a mushroom sauce). Tasted nice but the plating lacked. We could taste the flour in the dishes because we had ordered fresh pasta. Overall not a bad job, would eat there again but we weren't wowed. The pricing is reasonable. read more

I really don't understand how this place has any stars...Truly. I've tried 3 dishes from this restaurant and they were all just so bad. Almost feels like you're eating the TV dinner version of Italian food. read more

Wonderful restaurant. I called beforehand to make sure I could bring my puppy with me as long as we sat in the outdoor seating area. They said absolutely--they couldn't wait to see me. I arrived for my reservation (I didn't really need one, but they gave me one anyway so I would have an outdoor table) early, and they greeted me by name and exclaimed over my puppy. My waitress Alice sat me at a corner table and immediately brought over a water bowl for my baby and a glass of water for me, and fussed over my little guy. Long story short: service was wonderful, food was delicious, and I will be going back! Oh, and get the lasagne--absolutely AH-mazing! And the prices are really great, too. read more

This place is super cute, on a great street in Brooklyn Heights. The bread is great (pizza bread is yummy), the service is good, and the prix fixe lunch menu is delightful (~$22 for appetizer, entree, dessert). The tomato soup is delicious, as is the crab ravioli with shrimp & spinach in cognac cream sauce. My go-to order there, and it's wonderful. Great ambiance, good amount of space, peaceful (at least at lunch), good wine selection, good food. read more

Dear Public: I had a bridal shower for my niece at Caffe Buon Gusto today for 18 Ladies. I did not want to waste a minute in letting you know that this was a huge success and Marco (the manager) was incredibly accommodating! We had half the space to ourselves and truthfully it was as if we had a private room because most of the customers chose to sit outside since it was such a sunny day. The staff was incredible and what ever I wanted to do, they said okay! I decorated the space with balloons and flowers and a sign that they allowed me to hang from a light fixture. They created a menu just for our party and it was so special. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect. From start to finish it was just awesome. The restaurant gave us an entire space for gifts which was extremely helpful. Thanks Caffe Buon Gusto for once again being the very wonderful venue you continue to be after so many years!!! Bravo!!!! Lois S. read more

Molto bene! The ambiance was great,and there were many Italians which was a good sign. The manager walks around welcoming people and making sure things are ok. Food was DELISH! Surpassed my expectations, and like others say, their Tiramisu is divine. The ONLY reason I give it 4 stars is because our waitress could've been a little nicer and more attentive. We went mid-afternoon so its not like it was a super busy time. If they fix that, definitely a 5 star! read more

Ordered for delivery and was presently delighted. Food was delicious, and arrived promptly.

Trash. Not sure how this dump stays in business. You can get better italian food at at a 7-11. And no customer service or accountability for their mistakes. Management has attitude when you call them out on their screw-ups. If you want Italian food in the Heights, do yourself a favor and go to Noodle Pudding or River Deli. UPDATE: per the response from the owner below, you get a sense of what you're dealing with. They use Chownow for online ordering from their site. They did not update the menu to reflect they had changed the ingredients in one of their menu options. When i received my order and saw it was not what I expected based on the menu, they initially said they would replace. that would have been fine. They could have brought the proper dish and taken the other one. But no. Some stank woman got involved and basically tried to make it my problem that their menu was not updated. Per her suggestion, i called Chownow and while I was on the phone, they conceded their mistake and agreed to refund me. Next thing I know, 2 HOURS LATER, some delivery person shows up at my house looking for their soup. First of all, how dare you send someone to my house without any warning. Secondly, when I called Chownow to ask them if this is how they operate, they UNEQUIVOCALLY said that is NOT how their restaurants do business. They should not have come to my house especially without a call in advance. Well, guess what? I threw out that slop you call soup as well as the rest of that crap i was not refunded for. I don't need free food and certainly not from you. I have a long and happy history of ordering from quality restaurants in the area including Asya, Lantern, Saketumi, Ozu and Iron Chef. I decide to try something different today and that was my mistake. Not sure why I thought it would be better than the few times I ate in and got stale bread and subpar food. All of this would have been averted, if you had some class and professionalism and simply replaced the soup you sent with the one described on the Chownow menu which was what i ordered. read more

Love this place! Stopped here for a late morning cappuccino on a Tuesday. Very friendly service, wonderful atmosphere, and great coffee! Plus, the outdoor seating feels just like being in at an outdoor cafe in italy. Definitely recommend coming here for a relaxing and enjoyable experience! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had made reservations about a week in advanced, and when I arrived the workers were sitting on the stairs. We tried to politely try walk around the workers to go inside, but the workers had told us that no one came to let them in the door and the restaurant just wasn't opening that day. Who just doesn't tell their workers that they aren't going to be opening that day? Who doesn't call and tell their reservation holders that they are not going to be open anymore? This is insane and was really inconvenient. read more

This restaurant is lovely and the foods are amazing...the ambient is lovely the food is Italian with other plate very specil.. The wine list Is very very good.. the waitress who served me called me Victoria and was very professional and really loving.. I suggest this restaurant!!! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Delicious food and ambient the waitress and the managers are really ready for every question!!! My waitress Victoria are lovely - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Caesar Salad was dressed perfectly. Trout Emiliano was delicious. Definitely worth a second visit! I give four stars instead of 5 because I haven't tried enough of the menu, it was a little chilly in the dining room and the music playing overhead didn't fit the mature atmosphere. When a hip hop song came on that did not censor the n-word; I had to choose not to be annoyed and so I wasn't. Bottom line: I was very happy with my meal. read more

I frequented this place for years. They recently moved locations and apparently forgot to take their competent and friendly staff with them. The place is inattentive, disorganized and staff is just plain rude. Three different servers attended to me (when they finally weren't looking at their phones), all charged me different prices for the same things, were unable to accommodate basic requests (like water) and created an all around uncomfortable place to be in. Spend your money elsewhere on Montague Street. read more

Please pay attention to negative reviews. "Homemade" black linguini was gummy, over cooked and gross, seafood super fishy and rubbery. I didn't even take my leftovers. Cute quaint place for maybe drink but don't get dinner. read more

Great food and service. Their new location, just down the block from their original spot has a very nice outdoor patio area.

Scheduled a brunch for 17 people after my daughter's baptism and NOBODY - no staff, chefs, waiters, no one - was there. We were not allowed to enter or sit until an hour of waiting outside (with babies) and when we were seated, we were told we could not order because there was no chef on site. It was a terrible, embarrassing situation for me and shameful for the restaurant. Despite multiple calls to confirm details with the owner, we were let down by the restaurant and forced to leave hungry and frustrated with no answers. When I spoke to the owner the next day, he acknowledged the lapses, but provided no resolution or explanation other than blame his irresponsible staff. I do not recommend this place for any events you plan to have. They are unreliable and frankly, ruined my daughter's baptism day. read more

Wow. Moving across the street has transformed Buon Gusto's *meh* fare into food I salivate over and look forward to. First, the new digs: Elegant and spacious, not a crappy seat in the house. The old paper table toppers have been replaced with honest to goodness white tablecloths...finally! A brick accent wall adds to the warmth and charm. The bar is very cozy and a nice place to just sit for a spell. Turning to the food: don't pass up on the crab cakes, but the pancetta wrapped scallops were fine and could have used a nice sear. Ask for mushroom risotto. It's not on the menu, and it should be. It is a show stopper! My dinner mates liked the lasagna and the pumpkin ravioli, mopping up the sauces with the delicious foccacia provided with our meals. The wine menu is fine and we opted for the moderately price Sauvignon Blanc ($35), a solid soldier. I am so thrilled to have this *new* Buon Gusto and pleased to call it my new favorite restaurant in the Heights. read more

I came here for dinner on a weekday with coworkers. A friend and I shared the penne vodka with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes. Dinner was delicious. Staff split the pasta for us before bringing to the table. It was definitely enough for two people. My other friends enjoyed their meals, whether shared or individual (mostly pasta with seafood). For dessert, I had my favorite, tiramisu. It was amazing. I also tried a bite of coffee tartufo, which was smooth, rich, and delicious. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. We were seated immediately and there wasn't much wait time for food. I'll definitely be back. read more

Neighborhood place with good pasta. Sort of an older person vibe.

Please DO NOT GO to this restaurant. The service is lovely, the problem is the owner a moroccan guy. I went with my girlfriend and he was being so nice with us, inviting us a dessert and some drinks, and then he tried to invited himself to come with us after the restaurant was closing, we of course said no ( I am a married woman) and he got so angry and upset and tried to overcharged us all the things that he invited us. I was also witness on how bad he treated his employees, when we were arguing with him about the check, the restaurant was empty and he screamed to one of his employees because he asked him if he could take a day off the next day because he was not feeling right. AWEFUL! read more

I've only ever had breakfast here, but it's one of the things I miss most about living in Brooklyn. Looking forward to a Sunday morning breakfast here was always a highlight. The Eggs Benedict was never a disappointment and paired with a mimosa only made it all the more great. I definitely suggest coming here for breakfast! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Eggs Benedict, Home Fries and Mimosa. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place. I always order the Romana chicken and it never disappoints. So good. It comes with a side of pasta, which is just ok. But overall the meal is great. The bread they serve with all their meals is so tasty too. I'll definitely continue ordering from here. read more

Went here pre-pandemic. Vodka sauce here is incredible, a must try in nyc! Great service, definitely try it out if you love vodka sauce!

Brunch is really bad here. Stay away from the hollandaise and definitely avoid the bacon. I had dinner there once and it was, at least not as bad as brunch. read more

One the best in restaurant around the area. great food and nicr staff. I go there often and I recommended to all my friends

Food was good. It's kind of like a fancy but not fancy place... there's a fancy feel to it but they serve you tap water with no ice inside of a beer glass lol. I think the food is over priced for what it is. read more

Amazing amazing Italian. Such friendly service and the best crab ravioli I have ever had. Definitely a favorite spot and pretty reasonable prices also. read more

This is one of my favorite places to order from in BK heights! Everytime I order it I forget how much I love it. The food is packaged well, always hot & comes in a timely manner, and is delicious. I hope to go in and dine there very soon! read more

Salads - good portion and you actually get what you paid for Pasta - nice texture but lacks some flavor Chicken Marsala - great flavor but terrible texture read more

Been here a few times, and came in for lunch today. First, I have to say the service was excellent. Our server Andre was awesome, attentive, and funny, he definitely made our experience much better. We got complimentary bread, the foccaccia is very, very good, and Andre made us a homemade recipe to dip the bread which consisted of Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and I have to say it was a really good mix to dip your bread. We got the fettuccine carbonara that tasted amazing!!! I got the calamari, lasagna which also tasted good. For dessert I got the chocolate almond cake which was delicious if you love chocolate, then Andre "guessed" that we did not like the cake so he gave us Tiramisu which tasted so decadent, and moist, then Andre "figured" we didn't like the Tiramisu so he brought us the cheesecake which was also very tasty. I would definitely say I personally lived the Tiramisu the best. I will recommend coming back here. read more

Spontaneously walked in after a great afternoon in Brooklyn Heights. We were greeted by the owner Jack who was extremely friendly. My girlfriend got the eggplant parmigiana and I had the chicken parmigiana. Both were very good. Prices are very reasonable compared to Manhattan prices. We will definitely be back if we are in the neighborhood. Rachel and Ben read more

I gave this place 2 chances too many. Ordered takeout pasta- the fresh fettuccine once pesto and once alfredo. Both were mushy gloppy messes. read more

The food at Caffe Buon Gusto is so good that it makes me wonder why I wasted so much money and appetite at the now defunct, Ristorante La Traviata for so many years. This is real, old school Italian. White table cloths, Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima crooning through the speakers and the entire staff speaks with different lovely accents. I'm hooked on the breadbasket which has three types of bread (soft, crusty, tomato-y) and the EVOO for dipping makes it all taste magical. The lobster ravioli is divine. Crab cake appetizers are good, not scrumptious but still nice to have on the table as a starter. Tonight I ate the Pagla e Fieno shrimp. I asked the waitress to have the chef kick it up a notch. He did so with perfection and my shrimps were also big and cooked just right. I could've used just a bit more pasta to soak up all the spicy, red sauce but this is not a complaint because I like my pasta saucy! Please note that Caffe Buon Gusto is authentic Italian cooking, so the pasta is extremely al dente. It is in fact so al dente, that you can almost feel it crunch between your teeth. If crunchy pasta is not your thing, pass that info to your server and the chef will prepare it to your liking. I didn't have any room for dessert tonight but I have had the Tiramisu on another occasion and it's very good. There's a bar at the front where a few of the after work crowd in suits, watches sports. There's also a brunch menu I'd like to explore. read more

OK for the sake of transparency and the love of keepin it real I must disclose that I know the owner. Having said that let me review... Dinner: The food varies and depending on the dish it can be a crap shoot. Most of the pastas are very good and so is the seafood. The eggplant parm is a major disappointment... The atmosphere is good and I do bring dates, just not Italian ones. Brunch: Pretty standard, omelets and all Deserts: Much better than average Wine: Very good, the owner has a good pallet and does not serve BS All in all I recommend the place but stay away from the eggplant. read more

Caffe Buon Gusto is my new favorite destination for Italian cuisine in Brooklyn Heights. It's better priced than the nearby and beloved Armando -- and the food is better too!! It's criminal that there aren't people here all the time. I don't normally write reviews, but I'm writing one for Buon Gusto because it badly deserves it. The menu is fantastic, every homemade pasta is delicious (I strongly recommend trying one of them), and the service is fast. The only thing I'd knock it for is that the music is the top 50 pop singles of the last three years -- but we sat outside, and the pasta's good enough to be worth bearing the Despacito :). Seriously try it out if you're in the neighborhood and I'm here mood for Italian. I'd recommend the place for couples and families alike. There's good spaces to support both. I'll definitely be coming back :). read more