Absolutely INCREDIBLE ravioli! I came here after a doctor's appointment in the area, looking to pick up something to make for dinner later that day. Upon arrival, the front door was locked, but if you ring the bell in the front, they'll buzz you right in. A woman came out from the back right away and helped me promptly. When you walk in, it's like you've been transported somewhere else. It's an adorable little shop with a freezer full of fresh ravioli in a variety of flavors, as well as fresh tortellini. They have a wide selection of other items as well, shelves and shelves full of imported dry pastas, as well as sauces, jarred vegetables, and more. It very much reminded me of Italy! I ended up buying the 12 pack of spinach ravioli for $7.99, and a container of tomato and basil sauce for $5.99. Perfect for two servings- and since I live on my own, I was able to get two meals out of it, which ultimately ended up being pretty cheap! When I finally got around to preparing my dinner, I taste tested the sauce as it was heating up in my saucepan. It's so simple with so few ingredients, but it was out of this world delicious. It worked perfectly with the hot and cheesy ravioli- the most perfect comfort food! Even though the store is pretty far from my apartment (I live in a different neighborhood) I will absolutely be coming back for more! I've missed being able to buy fresh made pasta, and this ravioli is particularly to die for. Looking forward to trying them with other fillings as well! Just thinking about that ravioli makes me want it again- so, run, don't walk to this spot! read more

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On an idle Thursday evening, I muttered to myself, "I feel like having carbonara." The boyfriend goes, "You want some now?" I said, "Nah..." He follows up with, "How about now?" I went, "No..." He persists with, "What about now?" And I finally said, "Tomorrow, cuz we don't have the meat." Just to be clear, we have bacon, but not THE meat. What meat you wonder? The one and only, guanciale*. I went to bed but one question nagged me, "Where the heck am I going to find that dang guanciale around here??" The next day, I was wandering about the Italian neighborhoods in hopes of finding the mystical meat. I was just about to give up on my search but who ends up calling out my name? Oh, Dairy Maid, you milky temptress, how dare you carry about yourself so deliciously?? The enticing exterior with its time-soaked sign and the intoxicating interior with its well-stocked shelves was a pure joy for my thirsty eyes but what knocked me head over heels is when I asked, "Do you have guanciale?" and you answered, "Yes." The rest, as they say, is history. * = No insult to bacon or pancetta but if you have ever tried guanciale, you will know why you want it so bad! read more

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Avenue U in Brooklyn Best ravioli on the planet The broccoli rabe & sausage It's lights out read more

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Great place. We sell their raviolis and pasta at our place. They are awesome. Great service as well.

Like an Italian bodega this little Italian makes ravioli plus sells imported pasta, olive oll, preserves is a mini gourmet shop. It always looked bigger when I was a kid, but is quite intimate inside. We bought ravioli with fontina and aspargus. The ravioli was dusted with flour. Luckily, I cooked it perfectly al dente with some fresh made marinara sauce( I grew up in Brooklyn), This ravioli was slammin'. The fresh mozzeralla we bought was also salty, melty and lovely. Like Leos in Corona, Dairy Maid makes it's pasta in small batches. Reall old school. Here's to Ave. U. read more

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Anyone that loves fresh ravioli or any other fresh pasta, needs to shop here. My sister in law always buys her pasta here but she lives closer. I tried it for Easter and I guess I'm making the trip alot more. read more

Fresh fresh and delicious Italian pasta products. I love their manicotti and ravioli.

This tiny shop has been around forever and it looks that way. For those of you old school BK Yelpers out there, it reminds me a bit of now shuttered Joe's Superette (RIP) on Smith Street, treasured in my family for its life changing Rice Balls... It's definitely better stocked than Joe's ever was, but I feel like I want to take a duster to the whole place. And it has that same kind of random vibe in terms of the way the products are displayed. Dean & DeLuca it ain't. But oh, dat Pasta: We stopped in here a few months ago after a looong hiatus and stocked up on Pasta, all of it house-made. We'd been working our way through it, until finally, I pulled out the last of our spoils, some Pappardelle, from the freezer. It cooked up in under 5 minutes and had this perfectly al dente, almost chewy texture to it. Really unexpectedly lovely. Another winner was the Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Ravioli, which actually tasted like its purported filling, something that isn't always the case. Like another favorite of mine, Borgatti's, off Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, they custom cut the fresh pasta for you here on the spot. They did that for us with the Pappardelle. There's nothing like unearthing something delicious that you forgot all about from deep in the recesses of your freezer. Like that aforementioned Pappardelle. In this case, it also served as a reminder to return here. Pronto. read more

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What a gem. I love these kinds of places. When you reflect on "old school" New York, you think of mom & pop shops specializing in a food craft from the old country.... Polish sausages, Ashkenazi Jewish pickles, the Ukrainian knish. Unfortunately these neighborhood staples are being replaced by Starbucks, Dunkins, chain drug stores and the other Staples. In the late 1800s/early 1900s, 4 million Italians emigrated to the U.S., mostly through NY. 4 million from a country of 14 million at the time. And while the Italian neighborhoods have gradually dissipated or been replaced with newer immigrant groups, there are still pockets and holdouts, swimming upstream against FreshDirect and a population who'd rather eat out than cook. This is one such stalwart. Part store, with loads of dry goods and jarred/canned items, they also crank out scores of fresh/frozen hand made pastas which you can take home and cook right away, or put in the freezer. There are similar places in other parts of greater NY, so it's not totally unique. That said, I've lived in several major Western U.S. cities and can't recall anyplace offering real, fresh, retail ravioli - except in a can. Let alone 20 different types. While I was in the store there was an early 20's-something couple also shopping, speaking to each other in the thickest Brooklyn accents. Shame on me for thinking Jersey Shore casting. She had obviously never been there before and he was dutifully showing her the selection and explaining how everything was made daily. He then surprised me by switching to Italian and having an animated discussion with the staff. Something about an important family dinner and needing to impress. The staff member switched back to English and asked the young lady if she'd like their pasta to al dente, and then explained how to prepare it accordingly. It made my day. Here was a young couple respecting tradition and intent on passing it on. May they have lots of kids who will grow up to be regulars at Dairy Maid, hopefully preserving a gem. In the meantime, go & buy some pasta here before the only alternative is Boyardee or Olive Garden. Forget tourist favorites. These are the places that make New York special. read more

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I've always loved ravioli, but whatever reason I didn't get into ravioli shops like Dairy Maid until the past year or so. Boy have I been missing out. Places like this make you wonder why you'd buy any other pasta. Dairy Maid is a tiny shop with some general Italian deli staples, as well a large variety of ravioli--around 20 varieties , some fresh and some frozen, but all freshly made. I was bringing the stuff all the way upstate and my family wanted to stick to the basics, so I just grabbed some cheese ravioli. It was $6 for a box of medium sized, which was actually really cool with old school retail branding. I got 2 from the friendly but clearly busy counter woman, and was on my way. This was one of the best examples of fresh ricotta ravioli I've found. The ricotta was wet, with a clean taste to it that made it seem like it had just been made. It went perfectly with my Mom's sauce, and I was forced to promise to get more. Now I don't get down to this neck of the woods that often, but I definitely have another reason now. After eating around quite a bit, I can safely say that Dairy Maid is one of the best pasta shops in NYC. Go! read more

What can I say..? I looove Dairy Maid!!! I actually went there to get stuffed shells but forgot this is not the day they have them fresh. No loss I got the ravioli. The stuffed shells are fantastic! The ricotta is light,creamy and you could eat a whole box of 8 on your own! I needed them today,lol, but the ravioli are wonderful too. If you're really in a pinch for time her sauces are fab I usually make my own but a few months ago I did get the meat sauce and everyone loved it. Dairy Maid has imported pastas, canned tomatoes, passata, cooked food that is frozen and so much more in this little store. One person at a time, ring the bell and they are now closed on Sunday. I forgot to ask but I believe it's Thursday to Saturday for stuffed shells fresh. They do have them frozen I just prefer anything with cheese fresh. Go get some great stuffed or plain pasta and everything to go with it! The owner runs the store and is a lovely person read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! it's a Brooklyn staple for sure, everyone who has lived in Brooklyn for a long time knows about this place, I'm almost positive. The lady that works there is a doll, she's helpful and very nice. Not only do they have the best ravioli they make other fresh pasta, and have tons of goods imported from Italy. I love walking in there and seeing stuff my grandparents always had in the house growing up. The speciality ravioli is out of this world! no matter which ones we got (sausage and broccoli rabe, the lobster, the SHORT RIB!!! omg) theyre all so delicious. if you have never been here, it's definitely recommended and you won't be disappointed. read more

Dairy Maid Ravioli you are really terrific, I had a lovely experience here today. The atmosphere, the service, the menu. Each and every single thing that we purchased was extra fresh and yummy. Crew was extremely pleasant and helpful in every way possible. We will definitely be back soon. read more

By far and away the BEST ravioli's in BROOKLYN ..they have a big selection my favorite is the SHORT RIB meat ravioli......more important is the lady who works there is so nice, pleasant and accommodating. Don't miss this gem. read more

The best ravioli in Brooklyn imported pasta from Italy clean great prices and DELICIOUS.

I had business in the neighborhood and decided to shop at some of the Italian businesses that are in the area, so I stopped in at Dairy Maid Ravioli. I brought home the portobello mushroom and also the broccoli raab ravioli, as well as some fresh tagliatelle. My wife sauteed the raab ravioli in a butter / olive oil / garlic sauce and the results were fantastic. The next night we had the tagliatelle tossed with sauteed ramps from upstate and the meal was heavenly. I can't wait to try the mushroom ravioli. The woman who waited on me was courteous, patient, knowledgeable and friendly. I will make Dairy Maid a regular stop every time I find myself back in the neighborhood. read more

I love this place!. I live in the city now and actually go there just to stock up on stuff like delicious ravioli's and manicotti, sometimes for going on vacation too. It like fresh Italian home cooking and I love the woman who works there. She always asks about my family who used to live nearby who moved a few years ago. read more

Pretty good place but there are better in Brooklyn, I prefer Queen Ann Ravioli on 18th Avenue and Pastosa Ravioli also in Brooklyn .what irks me the most is the service. I'm Italian. My girlfriend is Asian She picked up a bag of Pizza dough and asked the woman who worked there what kind of CHEESE it was, and the woman rolled her eyes and laughed with the other employees, .I hate rude service . It embarrassed my girlfriend. I'm sure they wouldn't know the first things about Asian food. They better get used to it, that whole area is going Asian overnight, There is NO need to be RUDE and to make someone uncomfortable when they are in an Italian store learning about the great foods of my culture. I'm Italian and proud of it. I'll never go there again. Aside from the RUDE woman who works there, the products are ok if you know what you are buying, I rate their ravioli ok, but NOT as good as Pastosa or Queen Anne. Also, the other two places are POLITE and not condescending if you are not Italian. The owner should fire them. I would. read more