Finding a solid Italian restaurant in Brooklyn can be surprisingly hard -- especially when you're trying not to fall into the Williamsburg hype trap. I was genuinely excited when we discovered this spot, a little sister restaurant to a bar my husband already loves, and conveniently close by. We came with a friend and were ready to order broadly and really test the menu. Food: 4/5 We started with chili toast and arancini (RT). I'll be honest -- the arancini wasn't my favorite. It leaned very heavy on the cheese, and it felt a bit much appetite-wise right at the start. For mains, we ordered the gnocchi, oxtail pappardelle, and a pizza, which turned out to be the perfect amount of food for three people. The gnocchi was a standout -- surprisingly one of the best my husband has ever had, which says a lot coming from an Italian restaurant. I personally loved the oxtail pappardelle; rich, comforting, and well-balanced. The pizza is a generous size and definitely shareable. You could eat it yourself, but it's much better as a group order. For dessert, my husband and friend went all in with the olive oil cake and limoncello, both of which they loved. I tried the tiramisu, but it leaned too creamy for me and didn't have enough espresso flavor. I ended up switching to a strawberry sorbet, which was light, refreshing, and a nice way to end the meal. Service & Vibe: 5/5 The experience overall felt relaxed and enjoyable, a great place to bring friends and linger over food. Nothing felt rushed, and the atmosphere worked well for a long dinner with wine (or tea, in my case). All in all, our total came out to around $200, including wine, tea, and desserts. Not cheap, but honestly not bad for Brooklyn, and definitely not shocking by New York standards. I'd absolutely come back. The pasta and pizza were strong, and if you're a gnocchi lover, this is a must-order. Just be warned, some dishes are very rich, so maybe not ideal if you're trying to avoid heavier foods. But if you're here for comfort and flavor, this place delivers. read more

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I had such an excellent dining experience here last night for dinner. Fortunately this lovely Italian restaurant is local (walking distance). Once I arrived, I was seated right away. I was given the choice to dine at the bar or at a table; I grabbed the table. I ordered a glass of Rose as well as the Margherita Pinsa. Both items were delicious and perfect especially the Margherita Pinsa. I proceeded to get the Carbonara Pasta for my entrée; million out of 10!. I can see why this pasta option comes highly recommended. For dessert, I got the Pistachio Olive Cake. I love every bite of this cake. The waitress was sweet and attentive. We even had a discussion about the various menu options specifically the Lasagna which is a newly added menu option. I look forward to returning here in the future for more Wine, Pinsa, Pasta, and Pistachio Olive Oil Cake! I also would like to try the charcuterie appetizer option(s) as well. read more

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When I say this was truly some of the best Italian food I've had in the city, I am not exaggerating. The gnocchi was incredible as was the cacio e pepe. They nail the texture everytime. Dessert was a mulberry ginger scoop and an almond nougat. Divine. Our waiter was also really great and made the best martinis. read more

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this was my second time trying this local italian spot with an upscale fuel. i really enjoyed the cacio e pepe. the portion size was a bit on the smaller side, but it was a fresh pasta with a cheesy, peppery sauce that was cooked to perfection. i would definitely order this again. they also serve unique caribbean-inspired dishes with oxtail, which i haven't personally tried but i've heard great things about. the service was wonderful. we were frequently checked in on and i overall really enjoyed my experience. i made a reservation beforehand for a party of eight and the restaurant was fairly busy on a weekday evening so i would definitely recommend reserving beforehand. read more

Camillo - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love, love, love this quiet spot. Found it by accident in the Friday before Valentine's Day. Sat at the bar, on my solo date, so service was great. I had the burrata to start, carbonara and a glass of Cab! . Excellent!! Will def come back with a "friend". read more

The food was amazing the service was also really good and there so kind I highly enjoyed going there.

If I were a newly-minted Crown Heights hipster who hadn't yet developed a taste for doubles, this would be my favorite neighborhood spot. That being said, I probably wouldn't make the trip here all the way from Williamsburg again. My favorites were the Jewish style fried artichokes, originating from the historic ghettos of Rome - perfectly textured. My mezcal negroni was also well done, and perhaps I would return for a drink and a bar snack. The zucchini blossoms were unfortunately very underseasoned, and I'm not sure why they needed to be encased in such a thick doughy coating when they're already served with focaccia. The pinsa was equally light on flavor. I liked the gnocchi dish just for uniqueness - honestly, it tasted like the matzoh ball parmigiana dish that previously lived only in my imagination. read more

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We were in the neighborhood for an engagement party. Went to Camillo before. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.

The pasta here was simple but so flavorful. The sauce was rich and had just the right amount of garlic. The noodles were fresh and had the perfect chewiness. A great dish for pasta lovers. read more

Camillo - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is great and the drinks are good. BUT, do not give your order to the older server. I have been several times and each time he has made mistakes with my order, to the point even he pointed out he can't get it correct. read more

I always come here for one thing and one thing only: Cacio e Pepe. I've had the pizza and lasagna here too which I thought were okay but nothing much to write home about but the Cacio e Pepe hits every time. Delicious and filling. Good wine selections too. Service is attentive and pleasant. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in my neighborhood. Cool, relaxed atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff. The cocktails are always perfect and the food is some of the tastiest Italian I've had here in New York. Can't recommend this place enough!!!! read more

We stopped by for dinner came in & were seated right away. Drinks to start Paradiso & Rosemary spritz , good drinks nice taste had a nice buzz by the time we left. On the Appetizers we tried the Zucchini blossom flowers this was not what we thought but it was good, nice tasting combo.. Margherita pizza was a good appetizer for us to share. On the Pasta Gnocchi allá Romana was not what I expected? tasted more on the mash potato side versus a gnocchi but it was not bad. The Cacio e Pepe & Carbonara pastas were both good. Asparagi & Ricotta pizza was a surprised, only because of the interstitial g combo but it was very tasty. Nice looking place is not crazy big inside, nice & dimly lit. Service started off a bit slow they acknowledge when we sat down but took them a bit of time to actually get our order. Nice atmosphere, laid back service was good once they got the ball rolling. Prices were reasonable. Overall we had an enjoyable meal. read more

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Cozy authentic Italian place in PLG. They have a variety of spritzes and I tried the mirto one at our waiter's recommendation, which I enjoyed and found refreshing (kind of has a blackberry flavor to it). Fried artichoke appetizer was a little too oily but tasty overall and I liked the addition of mint. I liked the pinsa; the dough was less dense than pizza dough tends to be and the flavors were good. Tried the paccheri amatriciana pasta, which was slightly too salty and I wasn't a fan of the guanciale (basically just chunks of fat), but otherwise tasty. I think dessert might've been the highlight. Affogato was delicious-- simple, no frills, traditional, just high quality espresso and gelato. read more

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If I could summarize my dining experience at Camillo in one word, it would be: fan-friggin-tastic. We reserved a table online, and the process was a breeze. Even though we were a little early, they gladly welcomed us and made accommodations to seat us promptly. We started off with a wild mushroom pizza (Funghi), and that was a crowd pleaser. The salad (Insalata Mista), not so much. The main dishes were 'chef kiss'. Several people ordered the oxtail pasta (Coda alla Vaccinara), which they enjoyed once they realized it was a braised oxtail sauce rather than actual whole pieces of oxtail.I loved my order, the Abbacchio alla Romana. The goat was fall-off-the-bone delicious. I'm craving it as I write this. This is a can't-miss dish. I promise you. The service was friendly and engaging. Great value and an awesome dining experience with authentic Italian flavor and hospitality. I highly recommend this gem of a place, and I look forward to dining there again very soon. read more

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Loved everything about our dinner at Camillo. Came on a Friday evening and the place was delightfully full -- service was kind, patient, and helpful. Our waiter made recommendations and let us take our time. Food was 10/10 -- we shared a pizza and the zucchini blossoms, and then each ordered pastas and mains. Super filling and delicious, would absolutely come again. read more

Tony and I hit up Camillo recently ahead of a concert at Kings Theatre. What a treat this place was. I would definitely recommended it. Here are a few highlights: A+ for the custom Negroni cocktails! Definitely get one of these. Of course, they feature the traditional recipe Negroni, but their exotic iterations on this classic drink are pretty awesome! OMG for the fried artichoke. No words for how good these are (look at mine and other reviewers' photos). Yummy all around for the pasta dishes! I'd say yo likely can't go wrong with any of these. The only dish that was "just okay" for us was the Baccalà-- a Alaskan cod with roasted with tomatoes, olives, capers, mashed potatoes & fresh oregano. The fish portion was a bit small, and the dish just wasn't mouthwatering like everything else we tried. As for the atmosphere at Camilo, the interior appears to be mostly new construction with a modern Italian cafe sensibility. It is definitely super inviting. The staff are also first rate--that is, they are all very friendly, knowledgeable about the food and drink selections, and quick to accommodate. read more

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WOW! We found this restaurant from a review on Tik Tok. We were going to go somewhere else for dinner but they had us n the review!! We loved the service and the full on Italian accents most of the wait staff had. Being from Florida we have no good Italian restaurants. I do travel all around the country and get disappointed with most Italian restaurants because I believe I can make it better at home. I ended up coming here twice the week I was staying and both times everything was above standards for me. The pasta was fresh the sauce was perfectly seasoned. The pizza had amazing flavors (I forgot to take a pic of that!) the drinks were so good and strong. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I'm lucky to have this quaint Italian (Roman-style) restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Garden amongst these Caribbean restaurants. The food is so fresh. I've been here twice. I recommend getting pinsa/pizza here. Pictured here are the Salsiccia & Broccolini (pork sausage, broccolini rabe, tomato, mozzarella and Bufala & Proscuitto. The proscuitto pizza was good and made me feel like I'm eating healthy. This pizza can easily be shared among two people or one person with leftovers. The crust is light and slightly crispy. We also ordered the Fresh pappardelle pasta made oxtail & beef cheeks braised with red wine, tomatoes & cloves. I enjoyed the Camilo board/charcuterie board and my Negroni. Camilo is known for their Negronis which they have many variations. This is a perfect place to come for a date or have a intimate dining by yourself or friends. read more

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I rarely give five stars. This place, I would give six if I could. We showed up on a Sunday sans reservations (you really should book them if you can) and got a table. I really wanted a Man o War and the fabulous bartender made me a Paper Plane (similar. not the same but NOT disappointed in the slightest!) We shared the insalata mista and the mozzarella di bufala and could not have been more pleased. Both were perfect after having 90-minute massages and being out in the muggy humidity and drizzling weather. Neither were so heavy that we thought we wouldn't eat our main dishes. I had the cacio e pepe and she had the vegetarian gnocchi alla Romana (which could have been shared three ways because it was so dense, but so good) and we each took rest of our meals home because we knew we wanted to split a piece of their pistachio olive oil cake. This piece of cake was so small yet so dense, there was no way one person should eat it in one sitting! It is chilled and does not skimp on flavor or texture of the Italian pistachio. The pizzas also looked divine and would love to go back and try. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and service. Never disappoints. The staff is so attentive and friendly. It's my go to restaurant . read more

Love, love, LOVE this place!!! I live in the neighborhood and I've always walked bast this quaint little restaurant. A couple of months ago, my husband and I decided to give it a try. Our first thought was, WHY DIDN'T WE DO THIS SOONER!!!. The food is very tasty and the vibe is so laid back. Our waiter and also bartender, Fernando is a true gem. Each time we come, we are always greeted by a warm smile and friendly hellos by him. Fernando is definitely a BEAST at this place! I've watched him mix drinks, take orders, and bring out food in a timely matter all by himself... and yet still takes the time to speak with the patrons. Thus far, I enjoyed the pastas (cacio y pepe is my fave), insalata, a few of their pizzas. The drinks are always good and Fernando has no issues whipping up a concoction on the fly. I'm not a wine person, but his recommendations never steered me wrong. I love this neighborhood gem !! read more

Camillo - Abbacchio alla Romana..... roasted goat dish - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Camillo used to be one of our favorite places to eat in Brooklyn. We would frequent it several times a month. A few months ago they made some changes to their menu and although all their food is great they got rid of our three favorite things. They used to have a white lasagna, a chicken and potato plate and a dessert that was ice cream with cream inside that they no longer offer. We have gone a few times since but it just hasn't been the same. From a service perspective the staff is always kind and attentive. The restaurant is clean. read more

Overall rating: 4.6 As not a usual fan of Negronis, I really liked it here. And very affordable! This is the Brooklyn, I know & love My friend and I opted for pizza instead of pasta, but will definitely be coming back to try the pasta. Tiramisu was okayyy, not the best, not the worst. No complaints. Def recommend giving a try if you're in the area. Looks fancy from the outside looking in, but very chill & great music. read more

I am going to start by saying while I didn't love my dinner at Camillo, I will definitely try it again. The good-- the cocktails and pizza. Pizzas are "roman style" thin crusted, and good for a two person share appetizer or a solo entree. The cocktails were very good. I think for the neighborhood, the bar is well priced but the drinks are a bit on the smaller end. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The not so good-- I ordered the eggplant as a main course, and that was a mistake. Unfortunately the eggplant was flavorless, burnt on the edges, and very limited on the "parmigiana". The cacio de Pepe was a bit soft and soggy. The inside is very small and I would recommend a reservation. This is not what I would classify as "good for groups" or "good for kids". This is more of a lowkey date or small quiet catch up. Planning another visit I would like to try two of the other appetizers and definitely would go for a happy hour. read more

Delicious food! Got the carbonara and cacio e pepe both were great! Tiramisu was pretty small but still tasty. Would definitely recommend!

Camillo feels like the really reliable neighborhood haunt where good memories are made. It feels simultaneously upscale and breezy, cozy and airy. Pre-covid you could hear the cacophonous din of glasses clinking, servers shuffling about, and postprandial conversation being had. These sounds would make the perfect "restaurant ambience" playlist on Spotify. You can't really replicate the same ambient sounds with outdoor dining, but outdoor dining can have its own soothing restaurant noise, particularly on this (sometimes) quiet stretch of eateries on Nostrand Avenue. I was fortunate to book one of their 4 popular outdoor tables on a recent weeknight. Everything we had here was delicious, but I think their appetizers might be their strongest section. The fried artichokes were crispy and light, served in perfect sized florets. The eggplant parmigiana was my favorite dish of the night, with nice layers of breaded eggplant, cheese, and sauce. I have made parmigiana many times at home and it never tastes nearly as good as Camillo's parmigiana. The pinsas are sizeable and great for sharing, each with a nice topping to bread ratio, and really amazing dough. The Paccheri Amatriciana, which is essentially a pork jowl pappardelle came with ribbons of perfectly al dente pasta that was a nice vehicle for the really flavorful sauce. The rosemary spritz was a well crafted cocktail, and the sprig of rosemary was a nice aromatic for my summer drink. Our food came out really quickly and I appreciated the kindness of our server and the efficiency of the kitchen. Tables were well spaced out and the spotlight above the restaurant's signage ensured that our tables had cozy lighting and we could still see what was on our table long after the sun had set. I see that they're open again for indoor dining at 25% capacity now, with newly installed HVAC filters and a recommendation on their website to dress in layers since they keep their door open throughout the evening to ensure good airflow, so you can continue to make good memories at Camillo with the same restaurant ambience of pre-covid days that we all crave so much. read more

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The food here is really, really top notch. For appetizers, we had the fried artichokes, the anchovies, and the eggplant--they were all really flavorful and prepared perfectly. For an entree I had the baccala topped with tomatoes and olives--again, super flavorful and delicious. Desserts were amazing, too. We had the affogato and the pistachio olive oil cake. The place is very pretty, including the lovely bar area. read more

Delicious Italian spot in the neighborhood. Solid carbonara and cacio e pepe - been here twice and tried both. Can't go wrong with the pastas here, pretty filling and great selection. Great drinks too - wine on tap, good beers, and great summer drinks! My favorite is the tiramisu, wow - it's so delicious. I find myself craving this delicious dessert often. Great service and my friends have been going to this place for a few years! Happy to have finally stopped by, I'll be back! Inside is super cute and clean, COVID precautions are still up, and there's a few seats outside too. read more

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Great atmosphere & a stellar staff. The food is excellent as well as the cocktails and at an affordable price.

Amazing food, can't go wrong with good New York styled pizza right in Brooklyn. They also had amazing desert items, cheers.

Great restaurant will definitely be returning! Came here on recommendation of a friend who frequents this place. Lovely ambiance one you walk in; Italian décor and flooring with modern and classic trendy hits playing in the background. Service was very nice, wait staff was friendly and attentive. The food and drink were very well done! The table split the anchovy bread and butter, as well as a salad I would like to recreate at home. And for my main had lasagna which did everything it needed to do! Perfect portions and plating was very cute. It was very filling and wonderful. To top it off I had two LARGE glasses of chilled white wine which was great. Nice price for everything I had, and it's just a great place to have a meal. Would definitely recommend to others! read more

If you're in the mood for simple, authentic delicious Italian comfort food with a Roman flare, then this is the place for you. The Carciofi Alla Guidia (fried artichokes with fresh mint) and the Allici Burro (anchovies served on their homemade bread) were the perfect starters. Their pasta dishes are delicious. The savory Paccheri Amatriciana (imported gentile pasta with tomatoes and pork guanciale) is delicious and worth trying. If you're in the mood for something truly special, I recommend the traditional roasted goat (Abbachio alla Romana) prepared Roman style served with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. We finished the meal by sharing a perfect dessert - their homemade chocolate tartufo. My wife said it was the best tartufo she's ever had. I'll end by saying the service was excellent and the place was charming and anytime during a dining experience that my wife starts making comparisons to the Sunday dinners of her youth with her Italian grandmother, I know the food is authentic and hitting the mark. "This is really good Italian food; it's simple and there aren't too many ingredients," she said. read more

Camillo - The artichokes were so good the photo had to wait! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great place with great service. Perfect place for a date! I had the fried artichoke and it was so delicious. The prosciutto pinsa was on a flatbread with no sauce which I was not expecting but really enjoyed. read more

Camillo - Prosciutto Pinsa - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a very cozy, friendly place to eat. I went solo on a Tuesday and sat at the bar. Staff was very friendly & attentive. I got the albana wine on tap which was light and delicious. I also got the funghi pinsa which I enjoyed. The ambiance is great for a date but too small for big groups. I'll definitely be back read more

Camillo - Albana wine + bar view - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really enjoyed my dinner at Camillo. I pass this restaurant all the time, and finally got the chance to stop by. It's super cozy and welcoming! I sat by the bar and the bartender was great. I came around 6 PM, but note that this place does get very busy on the weekends. I was lucky enough to grab a seat by the bar, but if you arrive after 6 make sure to make a reservation or prepare to wait. The food was just as good as the service I received. I started off with the buffalo mozzarella dish. SO GOOD! It came with sweet peppers and a pickled veg. The pickled veg was my favorite. For my entree I ordered the pappardelle with braised oxtail. This is also very delicious. The portion size is on the smaller end, but still worth it in my opinion. I also opted to get a side of broccoli rabe, which is enough for 2 people. For dessert I ordered the olive oil cake, which was just okay. Now that the good stuff is out the way, Camillo is definitely the definition of gentrification in Brooklyn. PLG is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnic groups, so I was a bit disappointed when I walked in to see the restaurant filled with hipster Brooklyn transplants, and not so many of the local people who are originally from the area. read more

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Came for dinner with a friend and wasn't super impressed with the food. It may have been what we ordered and in fairness the waiter said the pizza we ordered wasn't his favorite but still everything was just fine. We got the Olive Miste to start which was nice, then shared the Amatriciana and Coda alla Vacinara pasta. The pizza wasn't amazing so in hindsight we should have listened to the waiter but the crust they have is great so I would definitely return and try another kind. The pasta was also a disappointment, not a whole lot of flavor and pretty dry. One thing I will say is the drinks were fantastic! The Rosemary Spritz was so unique and delicious and their Prosecco on tap was lovely! Overall I would definitely go again, it's an adorable spot with really friendly staff, I would just try something different! Update: Came back here recently and had to change my review from 4 to 5 stars! As I thought I just ordered wrong the first time I went, this time everything we had was spectacular! Both times I've gone it's been on a weekday and have gotten a table no problem. The staff is so nice, helpful and attentive but not overbearing at all. It's such a lovely atmosphere, definitely a neighborhood gem either for a drink and snack or a full meal! I of course got the Rosemary Spritz again because it's awesome but also tried their Aperol spritz this time which is always great. For food we shared the Carciofi alla Giuria to start per someone's recommendation; it was a little pricey but so so worth it, the artichokes were perfectly cooked and seasoned well, absolutely delicious. Then for dinner we shared the Felino Pinsa which was also fantastic. Their crust is so light and has a wonderful flavor, it elevated an already great pizza. Just a great experience, so glad I gave it another shot and looking forward to going back soon! read more

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Food choices are limited and what is available is mediocre at best. Services feels rushed and impersonal. Lots of other better choices in the area. read more

Good and service are amazing at Camillo. Make a reservation because it fills up quickly and we've had a couple of occasions where we were turned away for dinner. You can't go wrong with cacio e pepe or quite frankly any of their pizzas, the Negronis are amazing, and we love the artichoke appetizer. read more

This place is so cute. I originally came for just drinks. However, I ended up having charcuterie and dinner. The ambience is perfect for a first date and the servers were attentive and nice. The wine list and cocktail selections had something for everyone. The charcuterie tasted fresh and well balanced. The oxtail pasta did NOT have enough meat so they lost a star, but it was delicious. I will absolutely be back. read more