One of my favorite Italian places. The food is excellent. My favorites are the penne with vodka sauce, mushroom ravioli, pizza with burrata and speck, the goat cheese salad... I could go on and on. Not a ton of ambiance with the indoor seating but honestly, you will be so happy with the food that it's no biggie. The patio seating in the spring and summer makes it romantic enough for a date. read more

First of all, it comes as no surprise to me that any of the rare 1-3 star reviews below are all from non-native New Yorkers/Tri-State Area folks. Y'all don't know what real Italian food is, so please relax. Second of all, this place is so perfect it just makes me and my husband furious. We have ordered takeout from this joint a few times (each time was incredibly delicious, and we've ordered pizzas and pastas) and today we finally checked it out in person. WELL WELL WELL WAS IT INCREDIBLE. The hostess and the entire staff are some of the world's kindest, warmest, and incredibly attentive people you will ever meet. The restaurant itself is a classic family style low key kind of Italian restaurant - the kind of spot that is excellent for family dinner (both the casual and celebratory kind), date night, hangs, and anything in between. The food was incredible. As I've said, I'm a native New Yorker, so Italian is a dime a dozen, but there are places that are far more memorable than others and let me tell you that this spot is a gem. We ordered the calamari, chicken parm with penne vodka, and the incredible 4-cheese pear pasta purses with candied walnuts, as well as a cappuccino and a lava cake. Y'all, it was all so good I practically cried into our meal. Never in my life had I ever had penne vodka sauce or cream sauce or any sort of pasta purse with such a flavor that was unbelievable. Nothing is salty, sweet, or acidic - all of the flavors and preparations taste like how real food should taste: FRESH. Anyway, if you're looking to have your mind blown, please go here. Immediately. read more

One day in September, I was craving Italian and decided to search Yelp for some authentic Italian restaurants nearby. I found Graziella's, look at their reviews and photos & told my boyfriend let's head there. For appetizers, we decided to step out of our comfort zone and order the baby octopus. It was very chewy but very good. For the entree, I ordered the linguine Fra Diavolo- which came with shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari. I took a chance because I've never eaten mussels and clams. My boyfriend went with plain ole spaghetti and meatballs. I really really enjoyed my meal and it has become my regular each time I returned. Their penne a la vodka is delicious as well. When we recently went in January, we ordered fennel shrimps as an appetizer and they were definitely appetizing. Their food is very enjoyable. The staff is always welcoming. I'm very glad I found this restaurant and it is far from disappointing, I would definitely recommend! read more

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One of my go to in the neighborhood. You can't go wrong with their thin crust pizza, calamari, and rice balls. Their walnut and Gorgonzola salad with their sweet vinegrette is to die for. Never had a bad meal here. Service was good and attentive. They're able to accommodate large parties. Casual atmosphere. Kid friendly. read more

Graziella's is that kind of low key, welcoming, pizza place that everybody would like to have in their neighborhood. There is plenty of dining space here, as the restaurant is on two floors, so you will never have problems finding a table here. The bar has one TV, so that if you don't care about sports you are not surrounded by an endless number of loud TVs, and if you care you can always ask the bartenders to put the game on. The bartenders are always nice and in a good mood. If anything, I wish they had better beers on tap. The wood-burning brick oven makes a tasty pizza. The dough is extra thin, which makes it more crisp and less chewy than I would like, but the tomato sauce and the mozzarella are both high quality and fresh. This is a solid pizza. Added bonus: each pie comes in two sizes, 12" ($13-17) and 16" ($20-25). The fried calamari are perfectly crisp and tasty, and the menu offers a couple of interesting salads, like beets and fried goat cheese. Who wouldn't love to try fried goat cheese?! Also, the grilled baby octopus packs a ton of flavor; I loved this dish. By the bar there is also a large ice cream station, as this is one of the few places where you can get an ice cream in this neighborhood. Their ice cream apparently is flown directly from Italy, and it certainly tastes good. Give the hazelnut a try. I particularly like to come to Graziella's in the summer, as the second floor has a terrace overlooking a stretch of Vanderbilt Avenue that is relatively quiet and with many trees. Perfect place to unwind after a long day at work when you don't feel like cooking, while enjoying a pizza and a beer under a warm Brooklyn summer sky. read more

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Prices are ridiculous here (they were once somewhat reasonable). Large pizza's now range between $29-$34. It should not cost almost $60 (not including tip) for a salad and large pizza. Come on! read more

This food was unfortunately not good. We got a salad and 2 entrees and none were made well. The salad was pretty tasteless except the sugary dressing, the penne alla vodka was gelatinous, and the burrata pizza had burnt ham and mozzarella that had been spread out and baked before serving-- dry and saltless. Although the service was a redeeming quality, this was definitely not worth the cost. read more

My favorite pizza. Thin, like varieties in Italy. Been coming here since they opened. Had their white pizza last night

We've only ever ordered takeout and pizzas are what we always get. The pizzas are amazingly good.

First stop in NYC and we needed some Italian food in Brooklyn near our air bnb. This place was a everything we could have dreamed of: loud, bustling, and delicious. The chicken parmigiana was the best I have had in my life. I woke up this morning still thinking of it, that's how good it was! You won't get NY style pizza here as it's a very thin crust, however they bake it in their wood fire oven so it still does not disappoint. We didn't try any but make sure to hit us their bakery display and gelato on the way out. read more

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Let me start by saying I wish there was an option you could give something no stars at all. Have you ever gone somewhere with a heavy craving and then right before you order you see mice running around. Well look no further. Upstairs they were in the plants from the picture attached and another one came so close to the table. So startled and shocked just hurried and gathered things to leave. Didn't make an outrageous scene but definitely should have because when staff was told they said yeah and still made us pay. Disgusting eating environment and no one should come here until their mice situation is taken care of or never. read more

Graziella's - Mice in the plants hope not in the menu too. Yikes! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I should've listened to the reviews that warned against delivery. But when you make a mistake at least make an attempt to correct the error... read more

Ordered delivery for dinner one night. Order came on time and correct. The portions are very large for the price. The penne vodka was ok. Not a ton of flavor and isn't cooked with any peas, onions or prosciutto, so it tasted pretty much like normal tomato sauce. Meatballs were nice and tender but again sauce was simple and somewhat bland. Chicken Marsala comes with tons of chicken but the sauce was very watery and again lacked flavor. May try the pizzas but likely wouldn't try the entrees again. read more

Graziella's - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delivery a few times a month. Always correct on the order. Always well-packed and warm or cold where it should be. Absolutely delicious, comforting, and fresh tasting. read more

Amazing, Graziella's is the closest you'll get to a place that has amazing pasta dishes, calamari & pizza. - Must try the Calamari, Rigatoni pasta, Raspberry Cheesecake (small, expensive but taste so good) & Meat pizza - Restaurant areas small from the outside but has seating for ~60 people with seating upstairs & downstairs - Tends to get crowded on weekends, late night or holidays - Staff is friendly & food is ALWAYS consistent - I usually order take out to avoid waiting for a reservation & the food is as good as when sit in Not that many good if any Italian restaurants in this neighborhood but if your looking for one. COME HERE, you will not regret it read more

Amazing experience!! Family friendly but a great place for a date on their rooftop. Highly recommend for a more low key dinner that feels like a neighborhood restaurant. Will definitely be back! read more

Graziella's - Penne a la vodka - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was in the mood for Italian tonight so I ordered from Graziella's and I wasn't disappointed! The chicken parm portion is huge. 3 cutlets came in my order. The food arrived fresh and hot. Only con was the pasta serving wasn't as abundant but I would definitely order again. read more

Graziella's - Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We had a group of 7 for a graduation. Loved every single bite. Highly recommend. Pizza is awesome.

Pretty basic pizza place that has a great outdoor second floor space. Maybe the best thing about the restaurant. The pizza was good and the salad was standard. Nice first date spot and a good gelato read more

I ate here a while ago food is very delicious I look forward going again it's a bit of a tight space but great experience

Went to Graziella at the suggestion of a friend and it didnt disappoint. Luckily the weather was nice and my girlfriend and I got to take advantage of their adorable rooftop setup. We shared the calamari that was delicious and also split the Meat Pizza that was full of taste and had the perfect amount of sausage and pepperoni. For the main course, I had the rack of lamb which was just Ok, and the portion size seemed smaller than what I was used to. My girlfriend had the spaghetti shrimp scampi that was delicious, so probably my bad for ordering a meat dish in a classic Italian restaurant - lol Finally, the service was on point. They bought out a pitcher of water almost immediately after we sat down (so much more efficient than waiting for a busboy to keep coming over) and they were able to heat up their fresh bread for us and refill it. The highlight of our evening was our lovely server who was an Asian girl that took great care of our table. It was adorable to hear her pronounce some of the longer Italian names that half my American friends probably couldn't say, but she had a great energy and worked so hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Kudos to this restaurant for having the diversity to hire a cute Asian girl at an Italian restaurant and I definitely look forward to returning and trying some of their classic Italian dishes read more

The 2nd stop on a pizza crawl from last summer of 3 stops we had planned out. It was my second favorite place but also not entirely memorable. I teetered back and forth between giving it a 3.5 and a low 4 rating. They have an open sun deck area which is really nice. Or more like wide open brightly lit windows with a small outdoor area to gaze out on. Downstairs kind of a cozy dining area with old tap head handles decorating some of the walls. I remember when we had gone the next door building was blasting some kind of gospel preaching rock music that made the experience . . . . interesting. Wood-burning coal oven pizza done right but not the best and most outstanding I've had. Crispy crust, nice cheese and sauce ratio, fresh ingredients. We split among our group the regular Margherita with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil as well as their Arugula and freshly shaved parmesan pizza that had a hint of lemon maybe to the arugula. It had more of a salad taste than being cheesy to me though and I wasn't the biggest fan. If I'm being gluttonous and eating pizza I want oozing. Also I want a huge bang for my buck and to be wowed as these weren't cheap. Large pizzas range from $19-24 a pie. Decent selection of beers on tap for a fairly affordable price. Had some kind of Black Hog IPA and was pleased. Their deserts looked pretty spectacular as we were collecting to leave I had a good glimpse at treats in a window: tiramisu, cannoli, various cheesecakes, and tarts. It's a good spot to check out if you live near here and really want wood oven pizza but I wouldn't go out of my way to seek it out if you are coming from far away. read more

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Great place for kids. Our toddler loves going to Graziella's Great food. Great people. The owner is super nice too, had an issue with credit card fee on my bill, and he took care of it without hesitation. read more

Warm and welcoming place. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and professional. The owner came over and introduced himself. He was down to earth and friendly. My husband's chicken Marsala was cooked to perfection. My lasagna was meaty and delicious. Before leaving the owner gave us a personal size pizza on the house to take home. We were so full we ate the pizza the next day. Wow the pizza was thin crust and tasty. I cannot wait to return again. Highly recommended! read more

Ordered pizza on their website for takeout, so good and fast! Their crust is thin and the dough addictively chewy. The Margherita is a classic taste, and burrata really adds that deluxe mouth feel. The clam pizza is also bomb, but the real sleeper is their tiramisù. If you're contemplating, get it! So light and sweet you could practically inhale it. read more

Graziella's - Clam pizza with half broccolini - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delish! Amazing chocolate martini. Seafood pasta was amazing, enough for leftovers! Highly recommend. If it's a nice evening you can sit outside! read more

I have been coming here since they opened and the food and service NEVER disappoints. The owner is SUPER COOL and always welcomed me and my family. The food is always hard to choose from since they make everything SOOOO GOOD!!! You can't go wrong with whatever you decide. read more

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Love the old school, traditional pizza restaurant decor. Definitely gave me "Mystic Pizza" vibes, as opposed to conforming to more modern standards. Felt very homey and cozy, however the actual food did not live up to expectation. I ordered the lasagna, calamari, and ribeye (my boyfriends entree). The calamari was overly breaded and just tasted of frying oil. The lasagna was unseasoned and a huge flatliner (definitely would've preferred stouffers). My boyfriend's ribeye was basic with canned vegetables. Of course, understanding we were at a pizza joint, maybe we should've went with the pizza? But, why have such an extensive menu if the quality isn't the same for all items? Overall, cute place, but the food not so much. read more

Fort time i came here because i was in the neighborhood. Was perfect for my twins boys they love the pizza crispy and thing. Perfect right size for a 5 year olds. And the next level Italian ice cream. If you are around i recommend the place for family. Margherita Pizza read more

My favorite Italian restaurant, excellent food, the penny pasta with vodka sauce is my favorite

Amazing food and drinks always! Had the gnocchi and usually have the pizza! Also had the baked clams ! Everything was so good!

One of the best Tiramisu we had in several years. We had the Burrata and peppers, simple but good enough. The rice balls were generous enough to share, maybe ask for extra sauce on the side. The blue crab ravioli was surprisingly packed with crab instead of ricotta like most places we have gone to. Our waiter, I'm sorry I don't know his name (my bad) was very professional and his busgilrs didn't sweat us too much. Two thumbs up for this spot. Will return to try the octopus and their rack of lamb. read more

Graziella's - Tiramisu with Dulce de Leche Gelato - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good is amazing Grilled Octopus Wood Burning Pizza Baked ClamsMeat PizzaPenne Alla Vodka read more

My bestie and I ordered our own personal pizzas, which was great because she is gluten free and they have solid GF pizzas! We also got a bottle of wine for only $20, which was reasonable while also being precisely what we needed for our pizza feast. I got the meatball pizza and the meatballs are what made it for me- they were flavorful and had good texture. The crushed garlic was a bit intense for my taste- I wish they were chopped a little bit rather than being big garlic chunks thrown on there, but it was tasty and I definitely ate the entire thing lol but I've gotta say the best part was the sauce! A good pizza sauce shall not be underestimated. 7/10! read more

Graziella's - Meatball pizza - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Got to say ... definitely recommend this place especially with the amazing pasta they have. It's nice and out going spot and have a little of everything on the menu. read more

Delicious, delicious, delish! Granted, I've only ordered delivery, but Graziella's is my first choice when ordering take out. Normally I order a dozen baked clams, the clams - pancetta pizza, lasagna, lemon chicken, and limoncello cake. Yup, that's my normal solid delivery order, and I ask them to hold the carbs. They never disappoint. The other night I called for delivery and the hostess who helped with my order took the time to jog my memory of my usual order since it had been a while. I ordered the clams-pancetta pizza, lasagna. When it came to dessert she suggested try something different. It didn't take long for me to agree with the tiramisu. When it comes to all around comfort food, this is the place to satisfy your needs. The staff is patient, friendly, and outgoing. Delivery comes with lighting speed, presenting hot food from polite and presentable delivery messengers. I'm a happy stuffed bird, and shall you ever crave some kicking Italian food, pizza from a wood burning brick oven, then Graziella's is the place. read more

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it's unbelievable how bad the food was and how expensive it was. The Gorgonzola gnocchi were half overcooked and the sauce was sour. I also ordered Shrimp Oreganata and they were fresh maybe a week ago. They were also hard, as if they had been reheated many times. I had to throw them away because I was afraid I would get poisoned. Nutella hazelnut passion looked like it had fallen to the ground before someone packed it into the box. Fraud and insolence. Never again. And why the delivery person texted me in Spanish and several times? read more

I'm very pleased with my food from here... Not my first order from here.. always hot n fresh & delicious read more

Graziella's - Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana with angel hair pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sometimes for work I have to order 20-30 pizzas for pick up so it is safe to say I am a trusted authority on the topic of pizza. This my friends, provides not only high quality food but also service. We ordered 20 pizzas and kind of needed them in a rush. Tall order, am I right? Anyway, Graziella's rose to the occasion and shattered expectations by making all of them in 30-40 minutes. These are high quality wood fire pies people! To make that many that fast and have them tasting better than any other slice in Brooklyn is nothing short of incredible. We also had some gluten free pizza as well which is not really my thing but now you can bring your gluten free tinder date here. To top it all off, the owner Vito greeted me and thanked me for the business. He even threw in a few cannolis as a thank you. It could not have been a more welcoming environment. The food was fantastic, the service was great and the pizza even tasted good the next day. That's right, I brought some home. Next time I'm in the area I will 100000% be going back. If you don't at least give this place a try you're blowing it read more

I ordered baked clams, penne Al vodka and garlic bread. The baked clams was crunchy as all h ell, the penne Al vodka with grilled shrimp and sausage was ok, it wasn't that tasty. I had much better elsewhere at (crab shanty, da nonna rosa and due fratelli) and their garlic bread was a little burnt. It was not worth $73 at all. This was my first time ordering from the restaurant and it will be the last time. I also asked for Parmesan cheese on the side and some bright person decided to put it in a little cup container without Saran wrapping it and it spilled all inside the bag. Nice. Never again. read more