Time for an update. Since my last review, been here numerous times--birthdays, holidays, introduced a friend, just because or no reason at all. When you dine at Marco Polo, it makes me feel at home and nostalgic. We recently enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner that exceeded expectations. The wait staff was knowledgeable to answer any questions and accommodating to substitute pasta instead of vegetables. Who doesn't love pasta? And BTW, they just happen to make the best Aperol Spritz. For starters, the seafood salad never disappoints as it was loaded with delicious Octopus, Shrimp and Calamari while the Hot Antipasto offered a perfect balance as the companion selection to accompany the seafood salad. We wished the hot antipasto came in twos for some of the pieces we had to cut in half but all good. The Codfish Livornese was really good and filling. Prepared excellently and smothered in a tomato sauce with a side of pasta. We had to take the rest home to allow room for dessert. The dessert happened to be Rainbow Gelato. Decadent and delicious with signature Rainbow Cookie to top it off. We wrapped things up by having a nightcap with the owner, Joe--always pleasant and hospitable (as is his son Marco, namesake of the restaurant). Marco Polo--keep doing what you do and we will keep returning. Solid. read more

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A delicious, old-school Brooklyn Italian spot on Court Street. The fish dishes are phenomenal, and I highly recommend sampling all of the appetizers. The waitstaff is consistently flexible, kind, and efficient. This place never disappoints! read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite in the sun, right before summer ended. Sat outside. The outdoor seating is comfortable and cordoned off with a short wall of flower pots. Which is perfect to put some space between you and passersby. We enjoyed the perfectly crafted Limoncello Spritzes. Refreshing and bubbly with just the right amount of sweetness. The artichoke flower dish we ordered was not only delicious but beautifully plated. I've had a lot of artichoke dishes and this was by far the best I had ever seen or eaten. I highly recommended it! The meatballs were also very good. Service was attentive and polite. Although we sat outside, the inside is also surprisingly nice. Warm, yet classy and polished. Stop in for a quiet dinner and drinks. You won't regret it. read more

I just had a dinner with my fiancé and future in laws at Marco Polo Ristorante. We come from Long Island and had an over an hour and a half drive. The atmosphere was so calm and friendly. The music was the perfect volume and great for conversation. We had the baked clams, raw oysters, and fried calamari and shrimp for appetizers and they were all equally delicious. The 2nd plate we all received a plate of the red wine pasta which was one of the best pasta I ever had and I don't typically like Parmesan cheese and the bedside service was Amazing. The lasagna, chicken parm, and chicken with artichoke was to die for. I definitely recommend having the coffee crème brulee as it was so smooth and the best desert I have ever had. The drive was so worth it. The owner/chef Mario came to thank us at the table for coming to the restaurant which doesn't happen at many places. After reading others reviews that disagreed with my opinions- I have to say I have eaten as Michelin star restaurants, 200-300 dollar per person dinning, famous chef restaurants and this restaurant definitely is within my top 3 favorite ever so my recommendation to those individuals would be to learn what good food actually is and develop a mature palate. Will definitely be coming back! Also on our way out we noticed they do parties so it definitely is an option for a pre wedding event! Thank you Marco and team for delivering such a beautiful dinner for us. read more

Went there last night after an absence of several years. It was so nice running into the founder Joe Chirico. Getting to food both myself and my wife were totally blown away by the Gnocchi which is the BEST we've ever had. They brought tears to my wife's eyes as she remembered them to be just like her grandmother used to make on her wooden board. They are literally little pillow puffs. So light and flavorful with a marinara. Let's move on to the pork chop with peppers which was so moist and delicious. My only disappointment was the cheesecake. Cmon guys gimme a good Italian ricotta cheesecake. No frills needed. Live the food, service, ambience and let's not forget Valet parking. Thank you so much. read more

They were so nice to my family for my moms birthday. Great service, super nice staff . They brought up a pistachio cheesecake! So good. My shrimp pistachio pesto pasta was fabulous! read more

Exceptional service. Attentive staff without intrusive interruptions like so many other restaurants. Every course exceeded the previous. (Ask to be seated with Gloria, for an elegant dining experience) They are famous for this dish prepared with precision table side but don't miss out on the specials, they are exceptional. read more

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We had a delightful birthday dinner at Marco Polo last night. The food? Delicious. The service? Fast and friendly. But the real showstopper? A private wedding anniversary party that spilled out of the main dining room like a confetti cannon--blessing the rest of the patrons with its joyful chaos. The entire restaurant turned into one big celebration, with live music and vocals that made it feel like we were all part of the family. Honestly, I felt as if I should have brought gift for the happy couple--because at that point, I felt like I was part of the festivities! The show wrapped up with the Lou Monte classic - Luna Mezzo Mare. The Chef/Owner bid us a thank you and good night at the door. read more

Nice cozy spot with really solid food. Oysters rockefeller were creamy and delicious, and I loved their vongole pasta. The linguine itself was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was excellent as well. Very prompt and attentive. Loved the experience! Will definitely be back. read more

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We love each visit to Marco Polo! It's alway a great place for family gatherings! Food is great, price is fair, ambience is always nice, service is perfect! read more

I went there this weekend to celebrate my birthday. It was such an amazing experience. The service was amazing, and they all made me feel so special. I was a loyal customer to their former restaurant Enoteca and was so sad to hear they closed. We really enjoyed our food and drinks. Marco and his crew are exceptional!!!! Please support this local restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more

Food fantastic service impeccable lovely ambience. There was a fiftieth anniversary party going on so there was added entertainment of a dj and piano playing and singing. Unexpected and a little loud but fun. Highly recommend. read more

The food and services were great. I ordered the Ravioli with lamb and mushrooms. My husband had pasta con sarda and we also shared a beer salad and baked eggplant. The ambience is beautiful every table was decorated with pink flowers. I highly recommend this place. read more

I would give 3.5 stars for the food but the overall experience is great. The menu for large parties is different from the standard menu, so some of the dishes featured and we saw come out for big tables we couldn't order. We ordered the frito misto and the calamari was perfectly cooked but the batter was not crispy, the shrimp was awesome. The side sauce was missing salt. The Caesar salad was delicious but I thought it could have had a few more croutons. The pasta with pistachio pesto was perfect, al dente, delicious sauce, shrimp cooked exactly right. The pasta special in the wine sauce was a bit overcooked but the sauce was delicious and the cheese rounded it out. read more

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My wife and I had a most excellent lunch at Maro Polo. We were brought to a inside table but it was the outer part that was inclosed and the nearest table was more than 6 feet apart was we were comfortable with that. This restaurant has been around for a long time. My wife used to go with her father 30 years ago. But the menu is as modern as could be. The staff is very hospitable and the food came out fast. We decided to share since it was lunch. First a stuffed zucchini flower. Lightly breaded with mozzarella cheese inside second a lovely grilled peach salad with Gorgonzola and walnuts and finally we shared a grilled Bronzino which was perfectly cooked. We ended up taking our dessert home cause of Time constraints. It was a nice arrangement of fruit. We appreciate it that the restaurant, would have fruit for dessert. I'm no longer able to have sugar or chocolate so it was a nice treat. Thank you so much to the Maître d' read more

We love Marco Polo! Best food, service is impeccable. Quite the dining experience! Different menu than everywhere else. Couldn't be better.

First I'd like to thank Marco Polo Ristorante for their absolutely excellent service in the catering hall for my daughter's 1st birthday party. From start to finish, the planning, the service, the food, they went above and beyond to make sure it was everything we wanted and more. Their staff are top tier, the food is another level, fine imported ingredients and house made fresh meals. Our guests truly could not stop raving about the food. They gladly worked with us to make sure we had a variety of the things our guests would love. The staff tireless worked to clear tables, check on guests & made us feel like they were a part of our special day. Let's be honest, it's not everyday you can feel this way when hosting a large 100 person party these days, they really set a bar for excellence. So much so that I couldn't wait to go back and dine at their restaurant on the 1st floor. I came back this weekend just for that for my birthday dinner. What a memorable food & dining experience. Traditional style meets elevated & modern. Not your average Italian menu, but captures the essence of the traditional cuisine. Once again, impeccable service, make you feel as though they really value servicing their guests. I can't say enough great things. Special thank you to Marco for picking an excellent champagne & providing 5 star service. We know we will be back for more. read more

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Marco Polo is an old school Italian restaurant that underwent some changes a few years ago. Those changes appear to have worn off. I stopped in to grab some dinner, and I was disappointed. My Tito's and soda was well Vodka and flat soda. A special of Angel Hair pasta with mixed seafood was a mushy mess. A glass of Super Tuscan red was very good. Overall a mediocre experience. Thank U next! read more

Ordered steak frites and the creamed spinach has bacon, realized after we ate it. Pointed it out and waiter said it's not in it but a few pieces got in. Dangerous for people with allergies because they don't seem to care about cross contamination. Don't go if you have allergies or don't want certain things in your food because it will be in there - surprise! read more

This is based on takeout I got from Marco Polo. I've never eaten in the restaurant. I've walked past them dozens of times and have always been curious, so when an Italian craving hit, my bf and I decided to try them out. Delivery came quick and our mains arrived warm. Unfortunately nothing was very good. We ordered the caesar salad, penne vodka, and chicken parm. It also came with several slices of bread. The bread was SUPER STALE. At least a day old. I'm surprised they deemed that acceptable to serve. The caesar was ok, but we were not a fan of the powdered parmesan or the thick dressing with a heavy anchovy flavor. The cheese on the chicken parm tasted store bought. The pastas were edible. I really believe that you get what you pay for. Just a couple nights prior we went to another Italian restaurant, had a phenomenal meal, and paid the exact same price as we did for this takeout. Same amount of food. We are willing to pay for quality. If Marco Polo charged 1/2 the price, or even 2/3 the price, then my expectations would have been been lowered and the quality would have made sense. But something just isn't adding up here. read more

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best food in ny , his food is amazing nothing like it period , quality food tastes amazing

We stopped by walking through Brooklyn. We had our dogs but someone in our group wanted Prosecco. I am amazed at how well they treated us. Put together a table or side, went out of there way to make sure we were comfortable, let us sample their newest cocktail... Even our appetizers were outstanding. There is a reason restaurant last for 40 years, these guys know the secret. read more

My fiance and I always loved coming here when we lived in the area. We recently moved away and drove over an hour here on Valentine's Day because the food is THAT good. The artichokes in pesto Aoli and veal parm were to die for !! We also wanted to get our usual dish- the red wine pasta, however it was not on the Valentine's Day menu. The staff and Chef Marco were so kind and made it for us anyway. The food staff and service are all 10/10! read more

I love this place! Super relaxed, gorgeous inside and great outdoor seating when the weather is nice! I always get their gnocchi, it's soft, fluffy with tons of flavor. Staff is always friendly, as well as it's always super clean including the bathrooms! read more

Marco Polo Ristorante - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for a work lunch. I had salmon with mashed potatoes. It was good. The service was also good.What makes me hesitant to come back was the parking. It took me almost 2 hours to find a spot. read more

Marco Polo Ristorante - pinwheel salmon - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My mother was drawn to Marco Polo's famous "Fettuccine Al Vino Rosso". With this dish, patrons can witness the intriguing display of their fettuccine being tossed on a parmigiana wheel! Unfortunately for us, the restaurant was no longer offering the display due to health and sanitary concerns in correlation with the recent COVID-19 food policies. She was still able to order the dish, nevertheless. While the food was delicious, our dining experience there was not the best. Our dining experience and expectations with Marco Polo were not tarnished by their inability to use the parmigiana wheel, but because of their staffs lack of regard for retaining professionalism while on the job! Our dinner was disrupted by an argument between staff members that included the exchange of vulgar language and slurs. Regardless whether we were the only two patrons dining at this seemingly "fine" establishment, this is not the proper way for employees to act while on the job! While our young server apologized profusely for the actions of his associates, any concerns between staff members should have been taken away from the dining areas, or taken directly with the manager in an orderly and professional matter. Unfortunately, their tones and word choices interrupted our lovely evening and lowered our appetites and appeal for the resturant and our meals. read more

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Was with a friend last week and still can't believe how disappointing the food was. If the food is better for dinner they should not open for lunch. There was a cocktail menu so we decided to try expresso martinis. The cocktail tasted like instant powdered expresso was used. We decided a bottle of wine would be better. The menu is extremely limited and no traditional entrees with tomato sauce. If you only enjoy Northern Italian then you might find something . When you say you're taking someone for Italian food there should be at least one parmigiana and a pasta with a plain or meat sauce. No sauce on menu or specials. The backed clams were flat tasting and breadcrumbs were more like a batter. Calamari was rubbery tasted baked not fried! Our server was very nice and accommodating. The ambiance wad to be expected. I definitely would not return. read more

Went here for my birthday and the experience was excellent. The service was great and we were actually served by multiple servers; we were never ignored or forced to wait. The atmosphere was a little noisy and not intimate, but that's only because we were seated in between two big parties. For drinks, I got the basil martini, which was just as refreshing as it sounds, and a glass of pinot grigio. My partner got a glass of sauvignon blanc. We got oysters to start and honestly, I've never gotten cheaper oysters anywhere else that still taste pretty good. I then got the lobster ravioli, which was great and rich in lobster flavor, and my partner got the calamarata, which was pretty good albeit a little cold. Overall, definitely recommend!!! read more

Marco Polo Ristorante - lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was pleasantly surprised and totally satisfied with this place. Me and my lover came here after seeing a movie. We was just enjoying the day while walking around and saw this place. From the outside all the windows and clean fresh look just drew us in. Of course once inside we was not disappointed. The interior was clean and very bright and some how a touch relaxing. The wait staff was all the way upscale and on point them boys know how to take care of a diner A+. They were friendly, quick, and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. From start to finish the food was delicious and presented so well. Simple but elegant. The homemade mozzarella wrap prosciutto was heaven. I got the grill whole prawn scampi and my lover got the salmon both was cooked to perfection and very tasty. We got the creme brulee for dessert....yummy We will be back!!! read more

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10/10. BEST ESPRESSO MARTINIS I've ever had. I genuinely crave their espresso martinis. The food is great here too. They have some of the best gluten free pasta I've ever had and cook a lot of their food in olive oil instead of butter so it is great for people with gluten and dairy allergies. The ambiance is beautiful. It's a great spot for a date night and special occasion too. The owner and chef is very kind and friendly. The hostess, wait staff, and bar tenders are great too. read more

I brought my family to Marco Polo to share a Thanksgiving meal. I had made reservations and waited in line like everyone else. I was at the front counter with my family when someone with their family walked through the door the manager came over walked around us, smiled at the man and proceeded to seat his family. I was not in a rush, I had no problem waiting in line, but the sheer lack of respect for my family placed a damper on our Thanksgiving dinner. The food was pretty good unfortunately the portions were very small. It's clear this restaurant is focused on padding its bottom line. They couldn't even bring us over a second piece of bread. With all of the choices available in Brooklyn, this place has seen better days and needs a complete interior renovation. read more

Great service, nice atmosphere. The pork chop may have been the best I've ever had. I'll be back!

My best friend, her husband, and I walked into Marco Polo for dinner the other week. Since it was more of a spontaneous decision and we hadn't planned on eating out, we were all dressed very casually in jeans and t-shirts... to which the waitstaff looked us up and down disapprovingly. Yes, it's a nice restaurant but not "upscale" by any means. Our waitress was a bit clumsy, spilling water when filling our glasses. She also gave us an attitude for not ordering alcoholic beverages? I'm aware that's how many servers get the bulk of their tips, but calm down and stop being so pushy about it. The seared scallops were perfectly buttery, served over a delicious black risotto. The "garlic chips" were a bit unnecessary, though. I'm sure they were added for texture, but instead gives a burnt flavor and unpleasant stickiness to your teeth. And of course they were trying to rush us out with a too-early check by the end - it wasn't even busy, nor were they closing soon. I would not recommend based on customer service alone. read more

Fantastic hidden spot. Came here on two separate occasions a few months apart and the wait staff remembered me and my girlfriend as well as remembering our dinner order. Ambiance is great and I'll definitely be going back more often now that I've moved to the area read more

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This is my go to place for Italian spot in Carrol Gardens. Quality food and service are a staple of this place. I highly recommend getting the cheese wheel pasta dish which involves them coming to the table with a 30 inch cheese block which which they marinate the pasta noodles in before serving it to you (So freaking cool!!). read more

This restaurant is excellent. I had my daughters sweet 16 party back in February 2022 excellent service & ambience i scheduled to have Christmas Eve dinner with my family as well i love it highly recommend it a must try read more

Marco Polo was the third place in Carrol Gardens that my boyfriend and I tried to walk into on a Saturday night without having reservations. Our crime of carelessness was quickly punished by this restaurant's food quality. I know that I'm totally looking a gift horse in the mouth with this one, but the complimentary bread was not fresh or even Italian for that matter. Stale, presliced loaf you'd find in any grocery store. And what's with the bottle of olive oil that was placed next to it?! I'm talking a plain grocery store bottle with a generic label still on it that you would find in your own kitchen. The veal meatballs were by far the best part of the meal, but by no means were they great - dry and bland, but totally edible once I added some salt and red pepper to these. My request for salt and red pepper was greeted with raised eyebrows and utter confusion. Now I take pride in not being a picky eater, but as I took a bite of the scallop from the scallop and black rice risotto entree, I had to spit it out (apologies for painting that image in your mind) - rubbery, super fishy (which of course means they were not fresh), and the amount of salt was off the charts. As for the black rice risotto - also super salty, tough and strategically spread out very thinly on a large plate to give the meal an appearance of a larger meal than it actually was. The only good thing to say about this dish is that it was quickly taken away from our table and removed from our bill upon expressing our dissatisfaction. We paid out $65 dollar bill having consumed nothing but two drinks and two meatballs each and ran out of the place hungry. Absolutely terrible. There are much better Italian spots in this neighborhood. read more

After a night out at the museum, wanted to linger in Brooklyn for a bit longer. Driving in his old stomping grounds for a few minutes, my husband suggested dining here. The restaurant has a pleasant dining room and woodsy facade and red, large tulip and rose ceiling lamps, adding a soft touch. Started with juicy Clams Oreganata. Had my eyes on the Basil Martini that had the perfect balance of vodka, sweet and savory. Our server, checked on me after I got my cocktail, just to make sure it was prepared to perfection. Though it was slightly undercooked, my Risotto had the right blend of Parmesan creaminess. Risotto was just that- it was the simplicity of it that made it naturally phenomenal. Dessert was a no-brainier for me, and went for the Vanilla and Dark Chocolate Mousse- a little different for my likes. Marco Polo is a nice Italian restaurant that'll work for a number of occasions: a large group, sitting at the bar, a quick nosh, family dinner or a romantic night out. Service was relaxed and very personal, which I took a high liking to. Enjoyed it! read more

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As you can see I rarely post unless I find an extraordinary reason to opine. Well now that prodigal son Chef Marcos has returned the food has spiked to new taste bud heights! Try the fish branzino fish dish, the linguine alle vongole with Manila clams, and of course the specials are truly special. This restaurant will be be my go to place. Oh great happy hour for the early birds read more

Delicious food and service was amazing! Drinking are really good, recommend the pear sangria. read more

Marco Polo Ristorante - Artichoke Chicken - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York