I came here on a Tuesday night with a friend for dinner. We made reservations, but we probably didn't need to. It's a fairly small/intimate restaurant with a hand-written menu. I had the oxtail ragu with papparadelle. The pastas are house-made and the meal was delicious. This restaurant is a great date night spot. I would definitely come back! read more

We made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. It's for intimate and small. Loved the music selection. Very limited wine options. The services are really good. The pastas were all good. The toasted potatoes were too charred at the bottom and too salty. The risotto tasted a little too watery for my liking but not bad. The ox tails were good and the calamari. read more

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I came here for dinner recently and had a pleasant time! This cozy Italian spot in Brooklyn is the perfect spot for a date night with it's intimate and warm setting. Service here was pretty quick and very nice. We ordered their olives, brocollini, and chicken liver to start and their seafood pasta, oxtail ragu, and wild boar ragu for mains. Everything was delicious. I loved their chicken liver and thought that it was a great pair with their olives, bread, and brocollini. I was pleasantly surprised by their wild boar ragu as it was so flavorful and didn't taste gamey at all (sometimes wild boar does). Overall, great spot for some pasta and I would love to come back! read more

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Used to live by this restaurant and dream about it every day since i moved back to the city. That oxtail ragú has a grip on me and it won't let go read more

Perfect date night spot!! My girlfriend and I were able to get a table around 7:30 on a weeknight, the restaurant was so cute and cozy, and there was even live music! We shared the burrata and broccoli and I got the mushroom pasta. Everything was absolutely delicious and came out quickly! And was so fresh! Great service too :) read more

Macosa Trattoria - Mushroom pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small menu but absolutely delicious. The back patio was heated and a great casually elevated ambiance. The buratta didn't do the spilling thing so that was meh. The seafood souo was full of flavor. The pasta was good too. Great spot for the area read more

Macosa Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped in here solo for a quick after work dinner bite. I live right around the corner and had walked past it a bunch, checking out the limited but yummy looking menu. It's a cozy little place, dimly lit and tightly configured. I was greeted immediately upon arrival and told to sit anywhere. My server came over shortly and I already knew that I wanted - the oxtail pappardelle pasta and a glass of wine. The wine selection is a bit limited. I don't remember what I got but I didn't enjoy it much. The meat in the pasta was certainly beef, and tender and tasty. Maybe it was shredded short ribs but it didn't have the unctuous fatty goodness that I associate with oxtail. And I've been eating eat it since it was considered poor people food! If they want to say it was oxtails I won't argue, but it was missing something if it was. The inspection grade was pending. I noticed flies being persistently present both times I stopped in so hopefully they clear that up. The food was otherwise very good but I'm dubious about the oxtail pasta dish. It's a cute date or local hang out. I might try a few other similar options before returning, but would come back. read more

We only stopped in for drinks but I would have happily stayed for dinner. We ordered wine, rhubarb soda and an appetizer with mixed olives and bread. The bread. Was. So. Good. It was toasted and served with olive oil which was delicious. When the bread and olive oil are good at an Italian spot, you know the food is good too. I highly recommend the rhubarb soda (it's not on the handwritten paper menu) -- it's hard to find and a delicious treat! read more

Macosa Trattoria - Rhubarb soda - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just so delicious. What was stand out to me was the pasta amatriciana and the meatball special. The tomato sauce tastes so simple yet so flavorful. Everything tastes very fresh. The server was a sweetheart too. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Menu - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love this restaurant. The pasta is made fresh, and you can really tell. It is so good, and the quality is so high of both the texture and the flavor. The menu has the perfect variety of options too. The service is great as well, and the ambiance is calm and gently refined with exposed brick. The perfect vibe. 10/10 & I will definitely be back and will bring friends and family. So grateful to have this spot in my neighborhood! read more

Macosa Trattoria - interior - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We were invited for a birthday gathering and enjoyed the intimacy of the snug backyard bohemian style patio space. Started with various appetizers: Artichoke, Buratta w grilled bread, Olives, ... Then for entrees: Oxtail Ragu Pappardelle , Wild Boar Rigatoni, Baccala with creamy Polenta, Gnocchi with brown butter and sage Each pasta dish was delicious and filling. Desserts were good too. The Tiramisu was divine!! Buon appétito! Grazie mille! Thank you for reading read more

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We were excited to try this restaurant because it's highly rated and were sadly underwhelmed. It might've been an off night...so much potential! We snagged reservations for 630pm on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. We started off with burrata and sourdough, which was the absolute highlight. The burrata was CREAAAAMYYY and the bread was buttery and grilled, I literally could not get enough of the bread and was delighted when they gave us a refill. We ordered 3 pasta dishes: Bucatini - undercooked pasta and we could not flag down our server because they were so busy. 30 mins later we finally caught someone's attention and they were able to remove it from our bill. Sad because the sauce was really good. Gnocchi - not fluffy or pillowy. Tasted like frozen gnocchi from the grocery store. Pappardelle oxtail - this was a decent dish and all 3 of us shared it since it was the best pasta dish. Overall, a mediocre experience. There were only one or two servers working the ENTIRE restaurant, so it was understandable why service wasn't on point. read more

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Cute little Italian spot! It got pretty busy while we were there but it was really easy to get a reservation for a weeknight. Service was quick and our pastas came out really fast! Got the oxtail pappardelle, gnocchi, and olive oil cake. Would recommend them all but portions are on the smaller side. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Olive oil cake - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious pasta either great ambience in the backyard. We visited last year in the fall and I got demolished by mosquitoes. We got 2 pastas and a burrata. One pasta was delicious and the other felt a bit bland. Overall cute date place if you are craving Italian and it's close by, but not a place to go out of your way to visit from another area. It's good for the location and great addition to local addition to bedstuy Overall food was good but felt a bit overpriced. I think it's mostly because of location and lack of competition in the area. Burrata wasn't worth 17 dollars. And everything felt 1-3 dollars too expensive. Service was good and ambience was great. Not sure if I'll be visiting again but maybe if friends really want pasta. read more

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Macosa is one of those spots that truly makes Brooklyn feel like Brooklyn. With its authentic (and amazing) food, rotating menu, cozy vibe, and attentive service, it's easily one of my top recommended places. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Service was good. We arrived without a reservation and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the backyard patio. Server was very attentive. We started off with the burrata, it was good but not the best I've had. Wish the burrata was a bigger serving as we had leftover bread. For entrees we ordered one of the nightly specials which was bone-in oxtail risotto and a pasta that contains chicken liver, brown butter, and onion (I'm blanking on the name). We also ordered a bottle of wine, which was delicious and finished off with tiramisu. The tiramisu also could of been better. It was heavy on the cream and almost had a soapy after taste. Ambiance was nice and highly recommend sitting outside especially now that it's warmer. Overall, food and experience were good and I would go back again to try more of the menu! read more

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Busy Mother's Day night at the restaurant. My family got a table at the patio. The table is small, and the chair is not very comfortable. Even it is in the middle of spring but still cold and windy, the heater at the back didn't help at all. Food came fast and delicious. Bread is an extra and need to order as a side dish. - Insalata Pompelmo is yummy, and I love it. The sweet and sour contrast with funnel and arugula very good. - Insalata Mistacanza is okay, just a mix green and a bit too salty for me but my mom and my brother like it - Fritto Misto di Mare (fried mix seafood): pretty big and good for sharing for two or more. - My mom and my brother get Gnocchi and Amatriciana, so I don't know how is like, but they seem to love it. - Coda Alla Vaccinara: Delicious Oxtail, big portion for one if you are super hungry. In my case I share with family so I'm good. This menu is a special menu so I don't know if they will have this dish every day. As long as my mom loves it, I love it too. Service is a bit slow and missing some order, but I understand that the night is very busy, and the servers try to do the best to please customers. read more

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BEASTED! Nice Italian joint! Didn't have to wait too long for staying on a Saturday night which was nice. The bar is full service and pretty roomy. The paper planes the bartended crafted for us were delightful. Two of us were able to share a starter and an entre each without feeling like we over ate. Good quality food, a tad on the expensive side for the portions but overall a good pick. Would recommend to anyone craving some hearty Italian food in the area. read more

Macosa Trattoria - view from bar seating - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I am not sure what happened, but I used to go here all the time 1.5 years ago, and always had a delicious and satisfying meal, surrounded (even ambiently) by wonderful company. The menu was never expansive, but it delivered modest and predictably comforting meals. I took a friend there a month ago, and was horrified by the decline in food and ambiance. I could barely make a dent in my pasta. Will make sure to never return. read more

Hey so this was $50 dollars for essentially two buttered noodles :/ cacio e Pepe and brown butter and sage (legit nasty tasty). I'm so disappointed lol read more

Macosa Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

great pasta, great tiramisu, great wine, great atmosphere, helpful servers. always a good time.

Living around the corner from Macosa was a blessing. I ate here just about every other night during the week I moved out. Gnocchi, oxtail, radicchio, and their special Italian brand soda, every time. Satisfying and unpretentious, but what a treat. Find a cozy seat with friendly service at the bar. I'll be back on a special trip just to eat with you again. read more

This place is a jewel! The food is delicious, the staff is happy and very helpful, and we landed here on a Monday night where they have a splendid jazz duo to boost this to a 5-star rating! Highly recommend Macosa for a delightful evening. read more

The food was good, however the food was to salty. That made the foods quality poor. Less salty food would be better.

Macosa is a gem that I am so happy a friend led me to! The interior is warm, cozy, and homey, with lovely service. We tried the olives, a special- the pesto lasagna, and the gnocchi and oxtail ragu. All were absolutely delicious. Fresh, high quality ingredients you can taste. I wish they delivered so I could enjoy it more often! Additionally, this spot has the best espresso martini I have ever had. Well balanced and creamy. I definitely recommend grabbing one if you stop by! read more

Intimate Italian restaurant. Best for groups of two to four though I did see one group of five squeezed together. We were able to get a reservation at 6:30 on a Saturday walking in about an hour beforehand. By the time we left at 8, all the tables were filled. We shared the burrata with figs for the appetizer. Dressed with some oil and (I believe) rosemary. It was creamy and gooey. I'd recommend it! For the main course, we shared the rigatoni allá Norma, the bucatini amatriciana, and one of the specials - an oxtail risotto. I was happy with all three items. All the dishes were on the savory side which happens to be my preference. Pastas were all tender. I believe they were freshly made. Oxtail was cooked perfectly. Succulent and tender! For dessert, we shared the tiramisu and a slice of olive oil cake. The tiramisu was the favorite at our table. Service was attentive. The pacing of the food was nice too. The staff kindly allowed us to lounge a bit after dinner which we appreciated. There was only one restroom. It was gender neutral and spacious. Unfortunately, there was always a wait to use it. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS. just happened to find this place and so glad we did. They only had bar seating but that was fine. Portions are on the smaller side but only by American standards--in France or anywhere else the portions would be perfectly sized. Because they're on the smaller side for US metrics the dishes are more affordable, however ($22 for the gnocchi I believe). The flavor was the gnocchi was would not change a thing. Forgot the name of the other dish but it was also although I could see it getting salty (I only had a bite). Told my partner if he took me here if I'm ever mad at him all would be forgiven. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Okay I remember someone recommending this place in the hood and I finally came here during Halloween night. I want to say it was good, but I expected a bit more from this place given the fact it was recommended. Got the following: Burrata with roasted fig - I wasn't sure if I would like this since I am not a big fig fan, but this was surprisingly pleasing. Gnocchi - okay, this was disappointing. I didn't like the sauce that came with it at all. Oxtail Pappardelle Ragu - this I love and I had to dip the gnocchi in this sauce to mask the sauce that came with it. I would be back for the ragu and burrata alone. read more

My partner saw this place and really wanted to try it. I agreed once I saw the positive reviews. We made a reservation and went on a Friday night. Food: 5/5 I loved the food! My only note is that this is not my large portioned italian restaurant. This is my date night / friend catch up italian restaurant where quality is queen. Thus, being ravenous from work, I ordered two entrées with pride! In total my partner and I ordered: - Arancini - MUST HAVE with chili sauce - 500ml of wine - The pasta special - Pappardelle Wild Boar Ragu - MUST HAVE - Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi - Seafood Frito Misto - Olive Oil Cake - Tiramisu - MUST HAVE I know we went big but honestly I expected a worse bill than $170 including tip! Everything was good but, I will be going back for my MUST HAVE's! As a lactose intolerant individual, I gladly chewed on my pills since none of these dishes are worth missing! Service:5/5 I wish the service here would follow me to every restaurant. They were so nice, attentive, and owed up when a mistake with our order was made. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. All in all, I would definitely go back! The staff was great, food delicious, and an amazing intimate atmosphere. I felt like I was in Williamsburg without the extra trip and cost! read more

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Reviewing my second visit - Wonderful food!! The fritto misto + arancini + oxtail ragu were favorites but all plates were enjoyed. The backyard has wonderful light + ambiance, as does the dining room where I sat the first time here. Service was stellar overall but the check arrived before we were really done - we would have had more drinks with dessert! read more

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Walking up to Macosa Trattoria it's quaint and intimate scenery draws you in and invites you (or you and a friend) to enjoy however on my visit the food was sub par (I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Norma). With noodles that came firm and the dish overall basked in oil. The service was less than desirable on a Tuesday night. My server (can't even name them because they didn't introduce themselves) didn't check on my order till pretty late and after many visual cues. They seemed frustrated at my questions about the menu although I only asked 2-3. At the end of my meal I had to ask another server for the check because of how little they checked on me. Overall it was pretty disheartening as a first time visit to this local spot. read more

This... this is Italian food. Oh my goodness!! First off, the place is quite lovely. We got a dope table, and then the menu surfing began. At first I had quite the challenge of figuring out what I was going to eat, but from the jump I was told about the oxtail ragu. How could I say no to that????? It was when I ultimately decided upon. When it arrived... ohhh my goodness. First off, I'm used to dealing with oxtail on the bone, not shredded and in a pasta dish... WHEW. It was so flavorful, and the texture was perfection. And that pappardelle.... fantastic!! I shed a tear when it was done. All the while, I was sipping on a fine wine -- the table split a great bottle -- forgot what it was now, but we all enjoyed. Between great convo, great vibes, great food and great service, I would recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Oxtail ragu - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tasted delicious. Savory and well seasoned. Paired with a sweet moscato. Will definitely go back. read more

Macosa Trattoria - Oxtail Ragu Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow, what an amazing dinner in Bedstuy! 10/10! I ordered the bucatini amatriciana and the oxtail ragu and both were delicious. However, the bucatini amatriciana was OUTSTANDING. It had a lot of sauce and the flavor was smoky with lots of guanciale pieces. I couldn't get enough. If you go here, I definitely recommend getting this dish or two. They also had a great wine selection which is perfect for a date night. This will be a great dinner spot in the summers because they have an outdoor patio. Inside the restaurant was nice, but just a little too loud to hear my friend. Overall, great experience and I will definitely be back. Food - 10/10 Service - 10/10 Ambiance - 10/10 read more

Macosa Trattoria - Pasta amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had the immense pleasure of dining at Macosa Trattoria a couple of weeks ago, and it's been on my mind ever since. I noticed they'd opened a few months ago on my strolls around the neighborhood and made a mental note to return. Who doesn't love Italian food? What I wasn't prepared for was the absolute perfection of my meal. Our table ordered a fritto misto to share, two of the oxtail ragu with pappardelle, a garlic and anchovy spaghetti, and tiramisu to finish. The oxtail ragu deserves poems. Sonnets. Odes. You may think I'm being hyperbolic but seriously. The meat was so, so tender. It nearly melted in your mouth. If you're familiar with oxtail then you know the care and time it takes to achieve this texture with the cut. The sauce was perfectly seasoned. The pasta! Oh, the pasta. The hands rolling it are gifted by the gods. Perfect texture. Perfect shape. We spent the entire meal talking about how good every bite was. And while I'm sure you see what the apple of my eye was, the spaghetti dish is also deserving of high praises. As I borrowed the plate to taste, I contemplated just...not giving it back. I was willing to take that risk. The tiramisu is a very large portion that's very well suited for sharing. It was a perfect balance of sweet with the slight bitterness that coffee adds. The service was amazing. Salvatore was a gracious host who seated us just as they were closing for the evening. Super grateful for his generosity. My second attempt to go with more friends, we didn't arrive in time. Lesson here - call first for reservations! Word is spreading about this BedStuy gem. Get in before the other boroughs find out about this treasure! read more

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This is the most perfect, cozy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant. From the charming staff and owner to the handwritten menus, Macosa Trattoria feels like something out of a New York fairytale storybook (it helped that we ended up here on a stormy night). The owner recommended I pair my gnocchi (delicious) with a white negroni (my new favorite drink) and recommended the bucatini to my friend. We also shared the artichoke app. Everything was delicious, I'd just recommend ordering a few pastas to share because we definitely could have eaten more of the small portions. DEFINITELY don't skip dessert - their olive oil cake was unreal. read more

Macosa Trattoria - olive oil cake with candied oranges - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

(Bare with me) Growing up I didn't like italian food because my only reference was Olive Garden. My life changed one beautiful day back in May of 2019 when an Italian friend of mine recommended that I try amatriciana at her favorite restaurant in Rome. Ever since then, I've been on the hunt for it in the states. I choose Italian restaurants based on if they have the dish or not and mentally rank them on whether or not they were anywhere near as good as the first time I had it. Among the 20+ Italian restaurants i've been to all across the US that offer amatriciana, Macosa's version is by far the best one and it's not even close. I can't even begin to describe the love I have for Macosa. I came across it sometime summer 2022 while living in Bed-Stuy in my search of delicious italian restaurants that offer this dish and haven't stopped going since. (the food review) Aside from the Amatriciana (which for my lactose intolerant friends you can ask for with cheese on the side), the wild boar ragu and the coda Alla Vacinara (one of their specials) are absolutely delicious. They have a yummy selection of antipasti, one of my favorites being the watermelon salad that they offer in the summer as a special. I can't recall if they offer a cocktail menu in addition to their wine menu but, i've had Gin Gimlets which were really good but my favorite is definitely their espresso martinis. Probably the best i've had from all the places i've been. Last comment on food is their desert. I love their tiramisu and the olive oil cake is yummy too! Aside from the absolutely amazingly delicious perfectly made food, what I love about Macosa is the staff and the ambiance. From all the times i've taken myself on solo dates there and brought friends, i've (hopefully) established myself as a regular and a friendly face. Everyone is so nice and you can tell they are happy to be working there. The back patio was recently redone and it is perfect when the weather allows it. I can confidently say it is one of my top 10 favorite restaurants across all cuisine types. Last time I was in NY a few weeks ago I went two days back to back and ordered the amatriciana dish twice each time because I couldn't get enough. I love Macosa so much and will always sing its praises! read more

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Came with a group of friends and got to try several things on the menu. The ambiance was amazing, very relaxed and low key. The service was smooth and attentive. I highly recommend the burrata, gnocchi, oxtail ragu, and tiramisu. The tagilatelle fungi was way too salty and definitely the weakest dish out of the 3 pasta dishes I tried. I truly wish I would have taken some of the tiramisu home, though, it was exceptional! I would definitely come back here! read more

Macosa Trattoria - Meatballs, Burrata, and Insalata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small neighborhood gem with Michelien star worthy Italian food! Having eaten my way through Italy in places like Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast & Sardinia, I am always up for a good authentic Italian meal. Some places get pretty close to my spoiled standard of Italian but Macosa Trattoria really hit the mark for me. For starters, we had the marinated castelveltrano olives and fried artichokes.The olives were perfectly marinated with a hint of citrus flavor, not salty and not bitter but fresh and flavorful. The fried artichokes came with 4 florets fried with an extra crispy tip mixed in a lemon, parsley and mint salad. The plate seemed small but the portions were surprisingly just enough. For dinner, we shared the oxtail pappardelle and fritto misto. The pasta was fresh and the flavors in the oxtail sauce was incredible. We considered ordering a other plate but glad we didn't cause as I mentioned earlier the plates seemed small but were surprisingly just enough. The fritto misto arrived last and included pulpo, calamari, a small fish filleted with the head and some shrimp also with the head fried. The seafood incredibly fresh and the heads fried to perfection. We ate every bit of it. For dessert, we had the tiramisu and olive cake. Best tiramisu I've had in a while. It was perfect in every way. The olive cake was also amazing. It was topped with candied lemons and a bit of flaky salt giving it a lovely balance of sweat and salty which I am typically not a huge fan of but this one was incredible. Highly recommended and worth the travel. Reservations available in Resy through Amex Global Dining Access. read more

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The food was good but not great. Had some bones in my oxtail pasta. Outdoor seating was pretty dingy and cold. But the pasta tasted fresh! read more

Macosa Trattoria - Gnocchi and oxtail - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York