More like unsociale. Showed up early for a quick snack and drink with friends, there were two people here. Had a sleeping baby in a stroller, and they wanted us to sit at the bar (not one of the 50 open tables). But we couldn't go to the bar until our friends showed up. So much for friendly neighborhood places in a family neighborhood! I guess we'll have to find another overpriced Italian spot in Carroll Gardens. read more

Christmas Eve spontaneous dinner was very disappointing! First time at this spot. Everything was fine until the bill, the waiter never explained that one dish on the menu we ordered had two choices as appetizers or as main course, the dish we ordered from menu was $18, we received the bill almost double that $32, the staffer argued with us instead of apologizing and adjusting the bill, after adjusting the bill the waiter threw it on our table, another staffer sat next to me asking where I was from and how long I was in the country. Then called me a Grinch and to calm things down they gave us a piece of dessert and the staffer tried to feed me. Completely unprofessional!!!!!! This place seems to be a money hungry place instead of catering to a client by serving good food and great service! Will not come back or recommend this place! Very dissatisfied customer! read more

I'll start with the great: I had the Sociale Spaghetti which is a simple spaghetti marinara/pomodoro dish but wow! So good! Sauce was delicious and the pasta is clearly fresh and made by hand (no box pasta here). My friend had the hanger steak and loved it. You can skip the calamari/shrimp appetizer, it need more flavor. The complimentary bread was also underwhelming but that's fine. 10/10 for ambience, especially early evening and night in the dining room area. read more

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Delicious Italian meal! Was in the private room downstairs with a group of 15 and had an amazing evening. Great wine, food, service, and vibes! My group had multiple pizza fritti options to start. The potato and then sausage/honey ones were both delicious. We then had an assortment of meatballs, grilled octopus, burrata, and calamari. All of the small plates were great! Was pretty full after all of the apps so my husband and I split the lasagna bolognese and broccoli rabe side. Another amazing dish!! Haven't had a lasagna with bechamel before but absolutely loved it. We split a bunch of desserts too - the chocolate cake was my favorite. Would definitely come back if in BK!! read more

Came here recently on a date night with my partner and Sociale was a terrible choice on our part. Firstly, the bread was thin and cold when it arrived. I had asked the waiter if they had any garlic bread, and instead of just saying no, they brought out this fried bread(?) I digress. The pasta and risotto was over cooked. The branzino and brussels were tasty, I will say that. But after everything else, I was left disappointed. Frankly, we would have had a better time at an Olive Garden. read more

I am sorry for the bad review - I really wanted to like this place - great atmosphere and kind people. Unfortunately, the service and quality of food were both subpar. We waited 20 minutes for drinks and when we asked where there were - we got one but the second never arrived. The food was lackluster with a Ricca salad with wilted greens I would have put in compost. The salad had bacon bits instead of the listed crispy pancetta. It was a salt bomb salad. The meatloaf hamburger was somewhat meh. I really hope they can improve quality of food and service! read more

Wow this restaurant really exceeded our expectations. Do not sleep on their filet mignon!! Soooo good 10/10 we even compared it to steakhouse quality ... Apps were good but pastas were amazing! Pasta portions aren't too big so don't be scared to get a few pastas to try. Highly recommend the lasagna and carbonara. We can't wait to come back again for dinner. Friendly staff -- place gets packed so definitely make a reservation if you can. We ate outside in the heated patio and it was very comfortable on a 50° evening read more

I liked the food here -- the Salad Fresca was light and crisp, and the Lemon Catalana dessert was creamy and sweet and bright. But I witnessed the manager berating a server loudly and unnecessarily, which was a sour note -- please be compassionate and respectful to employees! Otherwise I enjoyed the decor, bar seating and open kitchen. read more

Big fan of this place. Brunch was really good. The cocktails were refreshing and unique. Bartender definitely knew how to make a good drink. They open up the front windows so a ton of air coming in with the nice weather. The food was great - french toast and the lox dish was fantastic. Paninis also looked really good. It wasn't cheap by any means but such is BK. read more

Not a bad place, in a nice but becoming a bit overmanicured part of Brooklyn. Best is the pasta. Really tasty. They have fried pizza, that is considered their signature dish. Brunch options are a bit conventional. The space is warm and nice, but not original at all. Old woods, warm lighting... For me, nice and simple; but cliche. Overall, not bad if you are in the area and need a restaurant. Not worthy if you need to do an effort to come here. read more

I ordered the minestrone soup. What I got was puréed tomatoes with celery and carrots. No beans or pasta . Very bland and flavorless. Just a very sad bowl of soup read more

Sociale - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A great new addition to the neighborhood. The owners are lovely and the service is impeccable. They really stay on top of their game. We've been twice now. The salad Fresca is very nice with salty fresh mozzarella. The oysters were fresh and briny. The spanish octopus lacked anything exciting but was ok. The spaghetti sociale is very good with homemade noodles. The steak was also very good. The branzino was good not great. The short ribs app that my friend had as an app was very good. Now the disappointing: please avoid the 'pizza' at all costs. It is a soupy, mushy mess. The crust is like a failed attempt at a Bisquick crust from someone who has never tasted pizza in the midwest. There is no excuse for inedible pizza in nyc. I can't stress how bad it is. I saw kids not even eating it. They should take it off the menu or at least buy real pizza dough right across the street at Caputos. We will go back for drinks, they have a lovely bar, and as I mentioned, the people are very nice. They could just dial it up a notch and my god do something about that pizza. read more

Sociale - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious. Beyond expectations actually. Definitely coming back. Lasagna was one of if not the best i've ever had. read more

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The service is good but food is just decent. The atmosphere can also feel very crowded.

Went here with my parents while they were visiting me in Brooklyn and everything was amazing. We didn't make a reservation but got a table on a tuesday night even though it was fairly busy. DEFINITELY will be visiting again. We shared the Caprese and Boston salads, and then got the lasagna, fugilio, skirt steak, and brussel sprouts. I tried everything and literally everything was perfect!!! My favorite was the lasagna - super creamy The gelato was also incredible!! We had a scoop of the bourbon pecan and salted caramel. I'm a huge gin and floral fan and the Neighborhood crush was soooo good. My dad had the Henry sour and he loved that read more

Sociale - Neighborhood Crush - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Sucks to have to do this but...second visit was a major disappointment. Terrible service. Waited over 20 minutes for second round of drinks and over 10 minutes for a check. Sat with dirty dishes for far too long. Food was not even close to how it was it was on the first visit. Pizza was soggy. Lasagna was over cooked and dry. Avocado was hard and inedible. The burger was delicious, however, it was tiny compared to the bun. read more

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Modern, chill atmosphere. Also a great outdoor area. The food is consistently good as are the cocktails. I always go during "off" times, but the service is always on top of everything I need. read more

The pizza was undercooked, the asparagus gazpacho tasted nothing like asparagus and the fruttidemara was tasteless.

Came here on a date night and both of us left hungry after having salad, apps and main course.

We had such a lovely meal here last night. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and had wonderful service from everyone we interacted with. For food we ordered the suppli (rice balls), ricca salad, nduja pizza and prosciutto pizza (pizza is perfect size for one or to share with other mains). Drinks, we had the cucumber cooler and spicy marg (very spicy but good). Stand out is the pizza. It's not like anything I've ever had. I have no better way to describe the crust then by saying it reminds me of an egg roll wrapper and it's DEVINE. Crispy and thin and yummy and unique. The red sauce is soooooooo flavorful. Finally the vibes can't be beat. They put a lot of effort into the outdoor seating and inside is super cozy. They even touch on my heart strings with outdoor bar seating which reminds me of my hometown in Florida. would love to return! read more

The food is great but they really need to start using delivery apps. I love this place and I'd order from them much more often if it wasn't for $20 in delivery fees, taxes etc every time. Please get on Doordash and alike already, you have the money for it! read more

Very cute and charming and cozy ambiance. The food was decent. Had a great time, but wouldn't rush back. Expensive for what we got. We ordered the mushroom pizza, meatballs, and cruda salad. Mushroom pizza: a very interesting, non traditional pizza (the crust was like a croissant dough.) Personally, not my favorite bc was too oily with the buttery crust and the high fat content cheese. Herbs could have been more pronounced. Meatballs: these were the most disappointing to me. If you're going to serve three tiny meaballs for $14, they better be good. The beef was unseasoned, as was the marinara. A little dry too. Lacked any sort of flavor I was wishing for. Cruda salad: I liked this, but the roasted hazelnuts carried the show. Needed a lot more lemon and care. read more

Sociale has fire food and a great atmosphere. The gnocchi, hanger steak, Pizza (its fried), and brussels were all so good. Service was great too for my party of 8. read more

First let me start with this is the first time I have eaten here. I'm not a big pasta fan but love good Mediterranean style Italian. I had the branzino and if you're reading this the green beans are crack. Unreal. But this post is to commend my bartender. I've been running cocktail bars for years and worked at many top spots for years in the city and have a bar consultant company. VICTOR is by far one of the greatest all around bartenders I've ever witnessed. He moves with efficiency but also intertwines this skill with being one on one attentive with his guests. He works the service well like magic while giving the bar guests an experience from beginning to end. This may be the first time I've ever used yelp to applaud someone's skill set. SOCIALE is lucky to have an employee of this caliber. I look forward to coming back. Bravo. read more

Me and my fiancé we're excited to try this place. Service was great and everyone was friendly. The short rib appetizer was tasty and got us hyped for our entrees. My fiancé ordered the carbonara and I got the lasagna. We also ordered a side of meatballs. The carbonara was good, could've been a little more creamier. The lasagna was really over cooked. The pasta was dry and hard. Finally the meatballs were okay. Wasn't a fan of a big piece of raw cheese on top of them, also kind of pricey for 3 little meatballs. Would we come back? Maybe but not right away. read more

Sociale is an unbelievable new addition to Cobble Hill. Their dishes are always delicious and consistently good. Their cocktails are amazing as well. The octopus is the best I've ever had and is a must when you come here. Their pizza is uniquely delicious and has never disappointed. We've been here plenty because of how delicious their food is. The only thing that is preventing me from giving 5 out 5 is on occasion the service isn't the best. If you sit outside the service and waiters are much more attentive. However anytime we've been seated inside we've noticed the wait is much longer for general services and food. Overall though their amazing and the food is worth the occasional slow service. read more

Love love love this place. So many great seating options both indoors & outdoors there's really not a bad seat in the house. The food is delicious. The staff were very pleasant and on point. I think I've found my new favorite spot. read more

chill comfortable place. amazing service. very marginal food. glad tried. won't return. read more

Sociale - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My favorite place in the neighborhood. Amazing handmade pasta. Simply the BEST spaghetti in NYC. Seriously. Service is outstanding. Sit at the bar on Saturday night and witness one of the best bartenders in the city. The vibe is inviting and festive. You can try to walk in but get a reservation if you can. The owners are a treat and always present. I highly recommend this place for visitors or locals alike. Its located in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Brooklyn( Cobble Hill/Carrol Garden) and well worth the trip. A block from the F. GO. read more

Lovely restaurant- amazing food & wine selection! Everyone who works here is fun and knowledgeable- plus they check Vaccination cards & ID which I appreciate. read more

Incredible food, service, and atmosphere. I was searching for a location that could accommodate a group with a child and a baby, and the staff was so warm and welcoming. The food was 10/10 from the options to the taste - I would recommend over and over again and cannot wait to return! read more

We had a party booked in their beautiful private Cellar space for 24 people. Well, we showed up only to learn I had booked it for a the next night instead. I was mortified. My whole family had flown into NYC for an event the next day. And Sociale blew me away by making the party happen anyways. They barely skipped a beat before agreeing to let us have the dinner even though I had definitely booked the wrong night. Within 20 minutes, my entire party was ushered into the Cellar room, which was glowing with candles and more beautiful than the pictures I had seen. The tables were set, and somehow, some way, they still brought around delicious passed hors d'oeuvres. The service was incredible the whole night, and everyone raved about the food at the family style dinner that followed. The pizza, the pasta, the steak, the brussel sprouts,( & so much more) and that amazing amazing dessert! I don't know how they pulled this off, but they saved the night for me. I will be forever grateful!! read more

Pasta was in the tiniest portion possible, cost way too much, and was really bland. The service was okay. Not bad but not spectacular. The atmosphere and ambiance is very nice and classy, but I can't recommend the food at all. There are better restaurants in the area. read more

Authenticity means a lot to me as my mother was a fine Italian chef. When the owners are there, you get top notch treatment. When I asked for a lentil soup and asked for an addition of either Spinach, Escarole or some small pasta, All of which are traditional, there was an uproar with the staff. Not for me! So read more

Can I leave zero stars? Without a doubt, the worst dining experience I've had in 22 years of living in Carroll Gardens. After our order was forgotten about, our dinner eventually arrived. My pizza was hot and reminded me of pizza Friday at the elementary school cafeteria. This was far better than the cold lasagna and Brussels sprouts that arrived as well. These would have been mediocre at best if hot, but having been left on the window until room temp they were inedible. And while we asked to speak to the manager, he was busy laughing it up with other diners but could not be bothered to come by our table. Might I suggest dining at Marco Polo, Fragole or Gersi? They are all within a couple of blocks and will value your business. read more

Excellent decor, but style over substance. I ordered the carbonara and there was no cream, only oil. Just tasted like plain pasta with butter and cheese and a bit of a bacon. Brussel sprouts were unevenly cooked, some were well some were raw. Lasagna was burnt and seemed like it was from one of those home pre made delivery services. Wine recommended by waiter was forgettable. Really surprising because it looked fantastic from the outside and sitting down but food was not special. read more

We lived around the corner from the original Sociale in Brooklyn Heights, and mourned their closing two years ago. However, the reopening was worth the wait. The food is better than ever, the service continues to shine and the hospitality - thanks to the warm enthusiasm of the hosts - is the secret sauce that makes the dining experience memorable. read more

Dinner last evening was fantastic. We had a reservation for 9 and 3 were a bit late due to traffic. They could not have been more gracious about us holding the table. The spaghetti carbonara and lasagna were terrific. read more

Overpriced and mediocre. The only vegan option pasta would be better in the kids menu of Olive Garden. #bringbackbuschenschank! And Maro!

Was happy to see Sociale take up this neat space a few months ago! They've done a great job with making the space attractive (So many plants! A great layout! Fabulous outside dining spaces!) so I'd been wanting to drop in for *weeks*. It was a very busy Friday and I dropped in on my own to sit at the bar and drink wine while reading a book; they were busy, which I think bodes very well for them, but despite the crush I still felt like the staff was super on top of everything! I had the salmon and it was , the wine was , and the bartender was (but srsly, all the staff were super friendly and deserve too) read more