A fantastic restaurant. A friend and I went there for dessert. The creme brûlée. Just wow. Tim is a great human being and hospitable. The experience at the restaurant was overall outstanding. Very recommended. read more

Nice spot Manhattan ave. Proper pastas with delicious sauces, simple, warm, and homey, Italian style.

Just ordered two pastas and an eggplant appetizer. Quick delivery, but the Lo mein noodles disguised as spaghetti, and all else were BAD. Zero flavor and small portions. Which I guess were happy about the size, because who wants a lot of bland flavorless food? Sigh. I want my money back. read more

I never write reviews but I legitimately think this is the best restaurant in New York City, at least its my favorite. The atmosphere is un-beatable with an un-pretentious staff and a sense of enjoyment felt all around the room. The food is simple and perfect. The menu is short and they focus more on their specials (which is how a restaurant should operate). Their prices are very reasonable and their wine selection works. Their portions are perfect sized; not too big, not too small. You will most likely not leave with leftovers; personally I'm more than ok with that but I understand some people go out to eat looking for enough leftovers to carry them through the next 3 days. I try to come at least once per week. My girlfriend was in the hospital a couple weeks ago and the only thing she wanted was the pappardelle with mint. Obviously I picked it up and brought it to a hospital in Jersey, If that's not good enough testament to how amazing this place is I'm not sure what is. P.S. Their carbonara is one of the best read more

Never had a chance. Walking past this restaurant, me and my boyfriend thought "wow this is cute," we walked in and sat down. Moments later the waitress arrived to inform us it was rude to sit down at an empty restaurant without announcing our presence. After this unacceptable verbally abuse by the waitress we stood and walked out while she called after us "Wow, you're rude, fuck you". read more

I came here because I live in the neighborhood. My husband and I ordered the lasagna, penne with sausage and broccoli rabe, and tiramisu. The lasagne ($20) had a super watery red sauce (pet peeve) and there was no filling in the layers whatsoever. It was probably the worst lasagna I've ever had. It was flavorless -- before this I wouldn't have believed a red sauce could be flavorless but.. yeah, most underwhelming lasagna ever is here at Scalino... I really think I'd rather eat lasagna at Olive Garden (UGH). The penne with sausage and broccoli rabe ($16) was so bland I was shocked. We kept asking for more parmesan cheese to be grated on top because we felt bad asking for salt, although I should have just asked for the salt shaker in retrospect.. The tiramisu wasn't too bad, but it definitely wasn't the best I've ever had. Overall, we spent way too much on the dinner. In fact, we were so upset that the next evening we cooked lasagna and broccoli rabe/sausage penne at home because we needed better versions. And let me tell you... it's a sad day when my husband and I can make better Italian food at home than an Italian restaurant. read more

Love this place. A real gem! The food is consistently delicious and the vibe is very homey. Highly recommended!

I brought my Aunt & Uncle to this spot after a long day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We all loved it here. The setting of the restaurant is set up really nice but also casual enough where you feel comfortable. My Aunt said it was like eating at someone's home. Bar in the back had the Mets game on. Great spot to chill and drink and eat. I had the Pappardelle with tomato cream sauce and bacon. I mean...a light creamy sauce with BACON!!!!! I dont know why the whole restaurant did not just order this dish. After eating all day and drinking beers all day ...I thought it would make me over full ....not at all. Just the right amount in the serving and we left full and happy. The staff was great too. The waiter was cool and prompt and the manager came over and spoke to us several times. Fun atmosphere. I will definitely go back. read more

Can you really go wrong with a lunch special - $10 pasta dish + salad? Pasta was perfectly cooked and I definitely enjoyed my pappardelle in tomato sauce with bacon - bacon definitely makes life better! at least for me. Late lunch - the place wasn't too busy, perfect atmosphere to unwind after a busy day at work. Pretty good wine selection. Certainly would consider again when in the area. read more

Scalino - Pappardele - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a lovely dinner. Matthew could not have been a more gracious host offering up some great wine (as a trained sommelier I could not have been more impressed with his wine knowledge) and food recommendations. We had the souffle and chocoloate mousse to top it off for dessert. Will be coming back for sure...bring your appetite! read more

It's amazing what you can discover by just walking about without a certain goal in mind. This was the case when my daughter and her roommate decided to show us Brooklyn's hip neighborhoods. We found Scalino by pure serendipity. We loved the attention and service!! It's menu was exploding with Italian favorites! We each had a different item and everything was amazing. I sure hope you experience the same. read more

This is really good. Probably our favorite Italian in the neighborhood and there are a few good options. While the food is excellent, what really stood out was the service and vibe. Place is run by two brothers, both of whom are very friendly and pleasant. Forgot I was in nyc for an hour or so. Highly recommended! read more

As long as your expectations are properly set, Scalino will be a good experience. First of all, like with most Italian food, you need to eat in the restaurant. If you order it via GrubHub, expect it to come mushed up, cold, or not well presented. That's pretty obvious as far as I'm concerned. I am surprised that people leave negative reviews on here based on take out experience, when that's clearly just an ancillary business for these guys. The food is good. Not great. But fresh and well executed. The tomato cream sauce on the rigatoni was a fairly unsophisticated, straightforward mix of exactly what it says. Nothing fancy. The rigatoni itself was a little al dente for my taste, but a fairly straightforward dish. The Jersey tomato salad was okay; store bought tomatoes (not heirlooms), blue cheese crumbles, and arugula. The fried zucchini flowers were tasty, though a bit heavy. The standout dish was the fettucini with fresh lobster. Now this was an excellent dish. The reason the slightly above average food gets 4 stars is the price. These are very reasonable prices for the food, and you'd be hard pressed to find the same quality at this low price. Thus - great value in this reviewer's opinion. The service experience is rudimentary; gruff but pleasant mom and pop operation that still makes you feel appreciated. Though we probably won't be regulars here, I was pleased with the authentic Brooklyn experience, the good food, and the great prices. read more

Good. Fresh. Authentic. Three perfect words to describe this restaurant and their food! We stumbled upon this place after Calexico down the block gave us an hour wait. Their food tasted like something straight out of your Italian grandma's kitchen. Only reason I gave it four stars was because the service was a little slow and portions a bit small, but they were definitely not expensive. The owner and waitress were both really friendly and each chatted with everyone. read more

This place has red sauce prices (~$16 for pasta) but is much nicer than a red sauce joint. We had really great fried squash blossoms filled with mascarpone that came with a nice aioli. Before it came out, our server/I think the manager said, "I don't care if you don't want more bread, I'm bringing you some because you're going to want it when you see the squash blossoms." He was right because we mopped up all of the aioli and melted mascarpone with the bread. I got tagliatelle with lobster and they gave me a LOT of lobster (this was $22 or $23 because it was a special, but that's a lot of lobster for that price). My fiancé got the pappardelle with thick cut bacon -- again, very generous with the protein, and all of the pastas were perfectly al dente. The two buddies working here (we came during lunch so it wasn't crowded) were very CBS sitcom-y -- they were loud and funny and riffed off each other. Definitely coming back. read more

Background - The lady and I spend a lot of time in Greenpoint and have wandered by this place a number of times. The place is usually at least half filled around dinner time and looked warm and welcoming so we decided to stop in for dinner. Experience - The restaurant is spacious with plenty of tables that aren't right on top of each other which is nice. Lots of wood all over, and a decent size bar with a TV playing sports. The wait staff is all dressed casual (jeans and t shirt) so it was a bit confusing who to talk to when we wanted to be seated, but I didn't mind because it helped the casual feel of the place. Service was fine. I don't recall anything negative, but I don't recall being impressed either. The Food & Drink - We started out with a bottle of wine and shared the fried calamari and the arugula salad. The calamari was nicely fried and satisfying, but the salad was a little small for $9. For our entrees we got the lasagna which was on special, and the pappardelle with smoked bacon which seemed like their signature dish. This is where I was disappointed. While the pappardelle was absolutely delicious, the portion was very small, even by modern pasta shop standards. The lasagna was also lacking. It actually looked sad. It was very thin, maybe 1 or 2 layers of pasta, with a small amount of meat and cheese inside. And it was drowning in a watery sauce. Bottom Line - I was a bit disappointed with this place, but am definitely willing to give it another try, because the potential is there. While this experience may have been 3 stars for me, I can definitely see potentially having a 5 star experience another time. read more

I have passed by Scalino several times but never felt excited enough to give it a shot. Maybe because it is basic Italian food in an ethnically interesting neighborhood. Maybe the restaurant's spacious yet oddly empty interior never seemed very welcoming to me. Nevertheless, I decided to give it a shot one rainy Saturday evening. I got the prosciutto and melon appetizer, which I thought may have been a lovely refreshing diversion, but the prosciutto lacked flavor and there wasn't enough of it. The taglierini with meat sauce was reasonably tasty, although I would have preferred a firmer bite. I don't think I'll return here - the pricey menu does not justify the average food. read more

This little comfort spot was one of the biggest highlights of my new york trip. its trendy but in a very understated way and definitely blends in with the whole "brooklyn neighborhood" vibe. the portions are huge considering that i grew up in southern california where no one would dare to eat pasta, ever, let alone plates THIS size. i ordered some ravioli i couldn't finish and my friend had to take over because apparently it's not polite to not finish. which i agree, but just can't fit more in my stomach! service is great since the place isn't so big. perfect for good food, nice wine, and good company. read more

Knew I'd be back and knew Scalino would not disappoint our pasta desires. They have earned my 5 star "Favorite Italian" rating in Brooklyn. Service, meals, atmosphere, wine and company were all outstanding at this comfortable neighborhood bistro. Started with a yummy vegetable soup in a clear broth that was a perfect comfort starter on this snowy evening. So was the shared side dish of sautéed spinach with golden garlic cloves. Our table enjoyed three different penne pasta dishes; garlic/oil, broccoli, and perfect marinara sauce. And yes, the waitress/chef were more than accommodating our vegan requests and made us feel right at home. Love this spot and will make it a regular stop on our next trip to Greenpoint. read more

Before I start, I have to admit I either don't like Italian food or at best don't think it's anything special. Why did I even come here you ask? Because my friends chose this place. It's not bad overall, but I just really do not prefer Italian food. I ordered their ravioli, which did taste good, but you never get much ravioli whenever you order it out. You don't get many and pasta is never satisfying/filling so I just paid $11.00 for what I would consider a snack. Other people who ordered the carbonara loved it and actually got a decent portion. However, it was a special menu item and pretty expensive for pasta. The place is just expensive in general. I would have gotten fish if I wouldn't have felt guilty for paying so much. It seems that this place is very mom and pop- which is cute, but also means there is only one waiter. Therefore, the service is a little slow, but honestly I didn't notice too much because I was chatting with friends the whole time. As other people have mentioned, they try to account for the slower service by giving free refills on wine. The fact that they are cute and do this is the only reason I give this place 3 stars instead of 2. I guess if you really like Italian food then you might want to give this place a try. I just don't understand the appeal of Italian food though. read more

Our first impression was nothing short of very good. We dined here on a whim Saturday night and plan on being back. It's a great neighborhood spot for great italian comfort food. This place isn't pretentious and the servers were very friendly, the space is warm and casual and actually conducive to conversation; such a rarity these days! We ordered the eggplant parm, spaghetti bolognese, fried calamari, mixed greens and all tasted great and seasoned well (not under or over - just right) and nothing felt greasy. Definitely come by if you're craving some classic italian fare. Last but not least, the prices are fair and affordable! read more

First off, the service here is great! Very attentive waiters. Next, the food is AMAZING. I ordered the ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta and it was mouthwatering. Best ravioli I've ever had. You could tell it was made fresh. The person I was with ordered the grilled chicken with arugula. Another great choice. I would recommend this place to anyone. And I will definitely be coming back ! read more

Scalino is everything you want in a neighborhood Italian joint: very fair prices; excellent, fresh homemade pastas; no frills, but lovingly tacky decor. The two guys who run this place are efficient and knowledgeable, and the service is always perfectly fine. I've never had to wait, though the restaurant is rarely empty. Nicely located on Manhattan Ave. half a block from the train, and they're delivering on Seamless now. Side note: they have a sister restaurant (also called Scalino) in Park Slope on 7th Avenue. If you've been there, very similar deal. 4.5 stars here. read more

Great food & wine - my go to spot to meet a friends for lunch on a weekday! All of the pasta lunch specials are amazing.

One of my favorite Italian restaurants ever. The food is divine and the owners are hilarious. You will enjoy everything about your experience here. Hugs Blais read more

I was very reluctant about going in but I'm Super glad I did. Amazing home style Italian food and a low key laid back style. They have different appetizers each day and the pasta is beyond any pasta I have every had and my good friends mother and grandmother use to cook food for us all the time. The portions are great not to much and not to little so you leave feeling full but not nasty and guilty of what you just ate. read more

Really amazing home-style italian food in a casual setting. Plus they do delivery! Everything hits the mark here, from the complimentary bread to the downright amazing housemade pastas. The desserts are excellent as well - I can never resist the crème brûlée! The service is also spectacular; attentive but not annoyingly present. The only reason I would consider not giving this place five stars would be to keep it to myself, but it's too good not to share with the neighborhood. read more

Came here on a sunday night around 7:30pm. Not too crowded. Service was great! Our server was friendly & experienced. Food was tasty and good. Price was fair. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I went here because the reviews were great and let me tell you they were completely wrong. The pasta was flavorless and the calamari tasted like rubber bands. I would never recommend this place since I'm fairly sure anyone can make better tasting more flavorful food. read more

Wonderful pasta and helloooo the lamb shank is heaven. Don't sleep on the zucchini blossoms and lemon mint pasta when they're in season, either. Great place to come with a group, great place to come by yourself and read a book. The server, Tim, makes you feel like a years-long-regular on your first visit. Love this place. read more

I've actually never been to this place but i've just made an order via seamless (Braised Lamb Shank with White Beans). So good. You can totally feel the love that has been put in the food + the lamb was simply delicious. It honestly felt like my mother's food, absolutely made my day. + forza italia!! read more

This place uses the freshest ingredients for all their dishes, and all the pastas are truly homemade! I am constantly craving the paparedelle (which is usually what I order) one time I really went out of my comfort zone and got the special - carbonara, and that was pretty delicious too. Can't go wrong with this one. one of the guys who works here looks like my dad, which is kinda freaky (to me), but they're all really nice awesome people. Thank you for making such great food! read more

Amazing food and even better service. The waiter was so sweet accommodating and attentive.

Pasta dishes are good. The rigatoni with pink sauce and turkey sausage is tasty. Bread is sometimes a day past its prime but it's worth overlooking for a good bowl of pasta. Delivery is a whole other deal. Not a fan. read more

Came here during the week for the $10 lunch special (any pasta and a house salad) and was blown away by how delicious and simple it was. I recommend the spinach and ricotta ravioli. Came back on the weekend for dinner with my girlfriend and we each got something from the special board. I had pork shoulder and she had lasagna. Both were phenomenal. So delicious and light. I think we ate everything in like 2 minutes. The service was excellent and professional. The food also came quick and the restaurant was packed. Will definitely come here again to try more of the specials. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. The wait staff is incredibly nice, all the pasta is amazing, the wine list is great, and it's usually mostly empty. I'm a sucker for a quiet restaurant. I'm loathe to announce to the world how good it is and risk it getting crowded, but I can trust you not to tell anyone else, right? read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. Staff is a bit odd for hipster greenpoint, but awesome, nice and attentive! Great food at a very reasonable price. Homestyle Italian. We are regulars and often get free drinks or appetizers. Long live Scalino!!! read more

To begin, the server was super nice and personable and very friendly! I loved the vibe of the place..super chill, no rush, very relaxed vibe. The wine prices were super affordable. The food wasn't incredible. The mussels in tomato sauce were good (I haven't ever met mussels I didn't like) but we had the penne pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage and the special, which was pasta in creamy tomato sauce with artichokes...and it was just okay. If I had made it myself, I would have been half impressed with myself. Nothing to write home about. Also the iPad menu for the specials and desserts is not cute at all. They should stick with regular menus and get rid of that "airport menu situation" Really rooting for this place, but they could do better. read more

This restaurant is a great new addition to the neighborhood! I went here with my boyfriend for our Saturday date night and had no trouble getting a table. The atmosphere was fun, and the restaurant could easily make for a quiet date night or a fun group dinner. The food is a pretty standard Italian menu, with a sizable list of specials that all looked very tasty. The calamari was lightly fried and a generous portion. We shared the Pappardelle with tomato cream & smoked bacon and the Braised Lamb Shank with white beans. The meat was tender and fell off the bone, and the white beans were a perfect complement to the meat. The pasta sauce was creamy and savory and the bits of bacon were delicious. Yum. We shared a chocolate mousse that was very delicious as well. I could easily have eaten more mousse if we hadn't gotten the last one :) The service was also stand out. The waiters/hosts tended to every table, and made you feel comfortable and taken care of. The entire experience was very lovely. The prices were very reasonable, with entrees ranging from about $12-18 . For the quality and portion of food, it's a great deal. The only reason this didn't get a perfect 5 stars from me was because they only serve wine. If they had beer or liquor, then it would definitely have it all. I enjoy wine, but my boyfriend really prefers a cocktail or a beer, so on date night, it would be great to have the option. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood that I will be returning to for date night. read more

Great little spot in a still 'not quite gentrified' part of Greenpoint. It's got a good vibe and the guy who seems to run it is great. Knows his wine and food and the service is good, well timed and overall it's good food for what is a good area for food spots. It competes well, the pasta's are good and the price is not crazy like some spots; I've eaten great pasta in Italy for under $10 so when people charge $30+ in New York it normally annoys me. This spot is $15 so very good. I'll be back for sure read more