We had the best night at Michael's!…read more I knew Michaels was an iconic restaurant deep in Brooklyn. I've seen their sauce sold in stores before, and we finally made the trip out for dinner. We went around Christmas and it was decorated inside. The restaurant was packed. Every single table was full. Everyone was having the best time. Even the bar was totally full of people ordering drinks before they were seated. The food is classic, New York Italian. Everything is a very well done version. The veal Parm was one of the best I've ever had. The caramel cake at the end was truly beyond. I can't recommend this experience enough. We ate for three hours had amazing cocktails, great bottles of wine and a really delicious meal. Looking around, you could tell the diners were locals enjoying a beloved neighborhood restaurant. It's such a special restaurant that serves real New Yorkers.

You can tell this is a staple Italian restaurant in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Lots of regulars and…read morefamilies. I always pass by and finally decided to try it out. The interior looks like a classic Italian restaurant and service is very formal. It was quite busy for a weekday night. There's valet parking so you don't have to stress about finding street parking nearby. We ordered fried calamari, baked clams, baked vodka penne, and the Fisherman's Platter. We were served bread and some antipasto to start. The calamari was a classic and I loved the sauce -- it had a good spicy kick to it. The baked clams were okay. The Fisherman's Platter is a must and good value with its generous portion of seafood. It can definitely be shared amongst two people. The baked vodka penne was also good but portion was on the smaller side. I would say Michael's is a must try at least once.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE ravioli! I came here after a doctor's appointment in the area, looking to…read morepick 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!

On an idle Thursday evening, I muttered to myself, "I feel like having carbonara." The boyfriend…read moregoes, "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!

I've spent hours sourcing the best cappuccino in the Carroll Gardens / Boerum Hill / Cobble Hill /…read morePark Slope neighborhoods. And this is it. I haven't tried them all, obviously -- too many coffee shops -- but what I have tried, and come back to, over and over, is the products of the amazing team at Posto. It's not just about the skillfully made drinks or the balance of flavors, the fresh, Italian-style coffee or the filled-to-order Italian donuts and Maritozzos (iykyk) -- it's the overall ambience. You come here to put down the screen and enjoy the moment. So often do we rush through our coffees, or even bring them to meetings, at the beck and call of the city's hustle. But at Posto the kind, talented, customer-first team asks you to slow down and escape all of that, to savor every sip of coffee in the classic Italian style. Walking in feels more like a poem than a cafe. Gone are the transactional, disingenuous "how are you's" and instead you get to discover all sorts of fun barista (and bar) creations, Tuscan products, and fresh pasta. The servers and owner are always read to provide a recommendation, and like in Italian cafes, they bring whatever treats and drinks you land on to you. (My favorite aperol spritz is also from Posto.) Outside, the peaceful garden hosts two large umbrellas. It's vibrant, as if you're in a neighbor's backyard and they are willing to share a colorful moment with you, birds chirping overhead. As I finished the last drop of my cappuccino this morning, I realized that forty-five minutes had passed, and every sip of coffee was just as good as the last. Thank you!

The things I usually look for in a coffee shop: a friendly neighborhood vibe, a nice place to work,…read morea stellar brew, and perhaps a delectable snack to go with it. I don't feel like Un Posto hits the nail on the head for any of these. The menu is incredibly confusing--one part is on a chalk board, another is written under the countertop, another two are printed out next to the register and they all say different things without explanations of what any of the drinks even are. I spent at least 10 minutes letting other folks in front of me at the counter because I was paralyzed by choices I didn't understand, luckily the baristas were able to provide clarity on some of them. They have cocktails, coffee cocktails, coffee drinks, and several food menus. We came hungry, only to see the sandwich menu taken away because they were out (this was at 3 pm, and they close at 7). This is such a New York thing, but if you're selling cocktails and groceries until the evening, running out of mortadella sandwiches is not the same as when Radio Bakery sells out by noon... Maybe it's me but I'm not particularly looking to get a plate of prosciutt and burrata with my coffee (which is what they had left), and the sandwiches here are supposed to be amazing and were the main reason why we chose this place. We had come here to co-work, but saw that there were no laptops allowed, not even in a specific window, just period. I take issue with this because for some of us, coffee shops are vital spaces not to get sucked into the void of our screens but to write, share ideas, and work in the company of our support system. The coffee I got was an Italian iced coffee with no milk and almond syrup, pretty good but a smallish portion. My friend's latte was white, and tasted like foamy milk with just a hint of espresso... very odd. Usually that cool pretentious European vibe results in delicious food and drink, so I expected to be blown away, but it was just okay. Some of the higher-up staff are quite snippy, doesn't seem like the kind of place where if you're a regular people know your name and want to chat. The accusatory sign in the bathroom really says it all. The best part of this place is the gorgeous back patio, but it's harder to enjoy it when you've walked into a place that already makes you feel like you don't belong there, implying you're a toilet-clogging laptop addict who doesn't know any coffee lingo. I could see stopping in to pick up some fresh pasta and grabbing a cappuccino to go, but what's the fun in that?

Landi's Pork Store is where it's at. I had the Jules and the MVP sandwiches and both were awesome…read more The bread was soft with the right amount of crunch and the filling was super fresh and bold in flavor. You can tell they don't skimp on anything here. The people working there were super nice and made me feel like I've been going in forever. Its the kind of place you just know you'll continue to come back to. If you haven't been to Landi's yet, you are missing out. I'm already planning my next trip back for the other sandwiches and produce.

- large, juicy, hearty chicken cutlet hero for $14 - it…read morecould have used more flavor - store is packed but there's lots of workers, that speeds up service - not much in terms of menus, the clientele come in, knowing what they want

Everything in the store is authentic, a Brooklyn staple, when you don't feel like cooking Sunday…read moredinners I opt for Pastosas. It's Brooklyn's best, need I say more!

Best authentic Italian items ! Canned tomatoes have the taste of bonus home cooking. Raviolis are…read morefresh and all Varieties are delicious.

My go to for penne aka vodka bolognese. Guys are always…read morenice! Small pizza parlor with seating and plenty pizza options.

Ordered some late night pizza off GrubHub with family. I can't talk about the customer service…read more We ordered a plain pie. It was very good. I liked the dough a lot and it wasn't greasy at all. I normally like my pizza well-done, but it wasn't necessary and I feel it was cooked to perfection. I would definitely order from here again when in the area.

The pasta itself was very oily. I'm not sure if it was from the cooking process or added afterward,…read morebut there was enough oil that the sauce wouldn't stick and just slid off the pasta. There's no seating available, and only one person was working despite a line out the door. He seemed overloaded, but to his credit, he was very friendly and had a great attitude. I might give this place another shot.

Bravo to Brooklyn Pasta Bar for getting one fundamental thing right: the pasta arrives properly…read moretossed in sauce, not theatrically naked with a dollop parked in the middle for you to perform table-side acrobatics. That alone signals someone in the kitchen knows what they're doing. I tried the Rigatoni Sunday Sauce -- rigatoni tossed in a bright, tomato-forward sauce with sliced sausage, eggplant, a meatball, and a cheesy breadstick -- and it mostly delivered. The sauce is lively and fresh-tasting, clearly "today's sauce" rather than something resurrected from yesterday's pot. Tomatoes sing, the acidity is balanced, and the simmered depth is there without feeling overworked. It could have used a whisper more salt for punch, but that's an easy fix at the table with Pecorino Romano; I added some at home and it snapped into perfect focus. The meatball was flavorful but a touch dry -- breadcrumbs are doing the structural work, and a milk-soaked stale bread technique would have kept it juicier without losing character. Sausage and eggplant were solid partners, and the cheesy breadstick was dangerously good (eat it slowly unless you want to be judged by your tablemates). If I could award half stars, this gets a 4.5. Smart execution, honest flavors, and a few small technical tweaks away from greatness. Highly recommend giving them a try -- especially if you, like me, believe that pasta should arrive ready to eat, not ready for a culinary trust exercise.

Only giving 1 star because we ordered a Dyker Heights sandwich and the chicken cutlet in the…read moresandwich was rock hard. You couldn't even chew it. We were first time and last tme customers. I guess the person serving us didn't know us, so he gave us the leftover, rock hard chicken cutlets.

I've see the content on social media. I am occasionally in the neighborhood and had to stop by…read moretoday. I picked up an 11th Ave. hero, a prosciutto bread, sausage and broccoli rabe Savory Sfogliatella, lemon drop cookies and the PB&J layer cookies. Half of my order was gone before I got home. I was surprised I didn't pull over and eat everything. The food is amazing and will be a stop on my monthly trip to Dyker Heights. Keep up the amazing work and Happy Holidays!

I tried this place for the eggplant hero. Trying to discover the spots in the area for the best…read moreones. This one was okay and pretty average. In my opinion it could've been way more cheese. It was just sauce and eggplant. However, it had a very good amount of eggplant and that was a plus. The bread was nice and toasty and soaked up the flavor of the eggplant and the sauce. Overall, this sandwich was not bad. It just wasn't a favorite.

Ordered a Canarsie hero: Hot pastrami w/melted American cheese for pickup, which was outstanding…read more I mean, my cholesterol number may match my zip code afterward, but you only live once.

i had an incredible celebratory meal here with a large party. we made a reservation beforehand and…read morewalked in on a weekday evening. there was a lot of seating available, but our group was given a large table in the back of the restaurant, which honestly made it such a great place to celebrate. the team was very flexible and accommodating. there were a lot of small kids in our party, and they were really on top of everything. they had high chairs and seating options available, which made things much easier for everyone. there are so many options on the menu that it was hard to decide what to get, but a standout item for us was the burrata with avocado -- so simple yet elegant, elevated, and just a really great bite. everyone thoroughly enjoyed their pastas and salads as well. the restaurant has a great family vibe to it, and i would totally recommend checking it out. there was also a lot of parking available, and we were able to find spots for a few cars right outside the restaurant. the inside has a very welcoming and approachable feel too. overall, this was honestly a really great experience, and i will definitely be back. this spot was recommended to me by a local in the area, and it definitely lived up to the recommendation. i had an incredible celebratory meal here with a large party. we made a reservation beforehand and walked in on a weekday evening. there was a lot of seating available, but our group was given a large table in the back of the restaurant, which honestly made it such a great place to celebrate. there are so many options on the menu that it was hard to decide what to get, but a standout item for us was the burrata with avocado its simple yet elegant, elevated, and just a really great bite. everyone thoroughly enjoyed their pastas and salads as well. the restaurant has a great family vibe to it, and i would totally recommend checking it out. there was also a lot of parking available, and we were able to find spots for a few cars right outside the restaurant. overall, this was honestly a really great experience, and i will definitely be back. this spot was recommended to me by a local in the area, and it definitely lived up to the recommendation.

The last time we ordered for take out was roughly a year ago. The portions have gotten so much…read moresmaller!!! Small portions with high price tags. Nothing special for taste either. Broccoli sautéed in garlic had no garlic taste - also $10 for this tiny thing (pictured w/ fork for size comparison). Kids spaghetti and meatballs had ONE meatball, lolol - also in same size container as the broccoli - also $10. Ordered here instead of L&B's because it's closer but honestly, should have just ordered L&B's - massive portions for same price! Taste better too! To sum up - you can skip Patrizia's!