This place is so cute and their outdoor seating actually feels warm. The food is good and the wine great. Nice little date night spot. Service is extremely accommodating. I'll post pictures next time I come here. read more

This hidden gem is AMAZING. While visiting family in Brooklyn, my cousin made reservations for us and WOW we were impressed. From the service and quaint room and decor, we were not disappointed. The dining room is very small--around 8 tables. You MUST make reservations. When asking about the wine special, the waiter was very honest and said we can get a better bottle for a better price so we immediately trusted him. I will be back when I visit Brooklyn again!! You will not be disappointed! read more

Testo Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a wonderful find! If you are in the neighborhood you owe yourself a visit here. My daughter moved to Williamsburg this past September and her friends directed us to Testo. This past Sunday was our second visit. The pasta is delicious as was the fish. My husband had the veal chop and loved every bite. My daughter also directed us to the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and wow!! We ended with the tiramisu..... we split it three ways, but I wish I had my own...the complimentary Lemoncello shots was the icing on the cake! . you won't be disappointed with this little find off the beaten path! read more

Delicious home Italian cooking! I go here twice a month when I'm looking for splurge on cheesy carby goodness. Wonderful little neighborhood spot! read more

need to season the pasta water more a bit more. fresh pasta need a bit of salt or it will be bland read more

I absolutely loveeee the butternut squash ravioli.. everything is soooo good. But I went for brunch and the servers passed by me for 25 mins and never said anything to us. We just left! Haven't been back since and it upsets me because I reallllly Love with place read more

Love loved this restaurant! The food was SO fresh and delicious. The bufala mozzarella literally melted in my mouth. The waitress was so sweet and efficient! She even went out of her way to help me find something I dropped during dinner. There's a small outside patio with only maybe 5 or 6 tables, but the ambiance is sweet and quaint on a nice summer evening with small string lights lining the wall. The steak was absolutely delectable. Grilled onions are my FAV! They were cooked perfectly along with the steak, arugula salad, and mashed potatoes. I did not leave disappointed. At the end of the meal the waitress gave us complimentary shots that tasted like grapefruit that were quite yummy! All in all, I loved this restaurant and would definitely return in the future. read more

Testo Restaurant - Not the best picture, but delicious steak meal! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Can't fault this spot. Get the tiramisu! Got the lamb tagliatelle, green salad, calamari fritters and tiramisu. Cozy and close to home. read more

Testo Restaurant - Calamari fritters - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have to admit, Testo was certainly spectacular. The entire place has a great vibe. Every single item that we have purchased was super fresh and delicious. Staff is extremely polite and will certainly help you with everything. I hope Testo sticks around for a long time! read more

We love this place so much! My fiancé and I have been eating here every month or so for the past 3 years. They have the best handmade pasta in the city, closest thing we have had to pasta in Italy. Not only is the food superb, the servers are the greatest. They know me by name and treat us like family. I have recommended Testo to anyone I can, and now I will share my love for this place on yelp. I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Again, you MUST try the pasta!!! Wonderful romantic spot if you wanna impress a hot date ;) read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Great ambiance, attentive service, generous portions & careful attention to detail (including the homemade focaccia bread, the *bowl* of parmesan cheese served with dinner & the complimentary digestivo). Their Butternut Squash Ravioli is now officially my "greatest of all time" that I will judge all others against. I'll be back!! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood - we frequented for both brunch and dinner. The portions are generous and food is absolutely delicious. One of our favorite things to get on the brunch menu is the shrimp and polenta which is both savory and hearty. The prices are also extremely reasonable, making it our go-to brunch spot. read more

Testo Restaurant - Polenta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Favorite Italian restaurant in NYC for several reasons: -food is delicious and so cheap (quality seafood linguine for $14 can't be beat) -charming and not pretentious -service is excellent -it's a bit off the grid so there (usually - with the exception of a Friday or Saturday night) isn't a wait to get a table read more

One of my favorite places by my apartment. I've come here so many times and brought friends and boyfriends and family, and every time everyone is happy!! My personal favorite is the beer gnocchi with cheese sauce and radicchio, but honestly everything is good and feels like your family made it. The staff is so kind and the place feels so homey--pls go herr!! read more

Testo Restaurant - Sign - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this spot. I live down the block and I constantly find myself craving their truffle butternut squash pasta. The food is fresh, you can tell the pasta is handmade, and everyone who works there is Italian which is always a good sign at an Italian restaurant. The vibe is cozy, perfect for a date night, quiet brunch or quick bite after work during the week. Cash only, so make sure to have some on hand, or you can use the ATM outside the restaurant. I love all of their pasta dishes and their eggs benedict for brunch is great. read more

Authentic, regional Italian food in a small restaurant. The simple caprese was kept simple and tasted just as it should, with high quality olive oil. and juicy tomatoes. The strozzapreti al ragú also reminded us of home. We did not take the house's specialty- piadine- but they looked tasty. It's cash only and seemed to be always crowded, and for many good reasons- probably as many as there's items on the menu. read more

Crushingly mediocre. I have no idea why this restaurant is so highly rated; everything was bland and very forgettable, the waiter seemed to forget about us even though we were one of only three parties there, and the playlist was a distractingly awful late 90s/early 2000s top 20 mix. The food is not bad - as in, not gross, but no more - but not at all better than what an average home cook could produce. If you can't cook at all, don't know any better and have money to waste, give it a try! read more

I wanted to love you Testo. I really did. And your highs were so high, but your lows, so low. I went with my gilrfriend, and we got the Prosciutto/Arugula/Ricotta Piadina to start. I warned her it was a weird combination and (in an exciting twist on the norm) I was right. The arugula and ricotta combined strangely, and the prosciutto just couldn't balance it out. Nobody was a big fan. My main course was the spaghetti alla carbonara - now that, I was a fan of. However, the meals being on the cheaper side are reflected in portion size. There was not a lot of food on my plate at all. It was very good though, well-balanced in flavor and something I would order again. (She got the "Tortelli Di Zucca Olio Tartufato", which she loved.) For dessert there was chocolate mousse (very tasty, though it had an odd gritty quality - almost as if made from a powder) and tiramisu ("SO GOOD"). On a final note, service was mostly good, until it was time for the check - that took forever. Probably much better for lunch than dinner. read more

This review has nothing to do with the food. I'm angry with myself for being "that person", but hear me out. My boyfriend and I live, literally, 400ft away (according to Yelp). We can see Testo from the window, have lived here for over a year and both love pasta! He's a chef in Manhattan for a prominent restaurant, and I work FOH in West Village, so all in all we have a full appreciation for good food and service. We had never eaten at Testo and wanted to try it out for it's outrageously affordable menu. We went on what I think was a weekday around 9:15 (a few months back). We were excited to potentially have a new go-to spot and have a quick bite on our day off. However, upon entering and requesting "2 for dinner" we heard "ok, but just to let you know the kitchen will be closing in about 45 minutes." WHAT!? 45 minutes is more than enough time, it's not like we walked in at 9:50.... in pure annoyance we decided it wasn't worth our time or money to get the, no doubt, poor service this server would bestow upon us. So we walked up to grand to eat at our friends restaurant, which is always our go-to. It's unfortunate that we both refuse to eat here now, we even talk about it every time we walk past. Especially seeing the reviews of people who come in with 15min to spare and have a 5 star wonderful experience. Sadly, that was not ours, and it's left a bitter taste in my mouth. read more

Outdoor seating and gluten free options! It's also very cheap. We got there and had a different dish each. Of note is their ability to make almost anything on their menu gluten-free. I was the only person who needed a gluten free dish, the Spaghetti a la Carbonara, and my company had gnocchi, Ragu, and another saucy pasta. I forgot what it was. They also ordered an appetizer-- octopus, and they loved it. The meal left much to be desired. My friends all tried a bit of my pasta, as well as each of their plates, and there was little to no difference. The food was very, very, very bland. My meal was heavy on the dairy, which I knew, but even I was surprised by how much they soaked my poor gluten free penne in dairy. I felt like I was a 1 year old having my morning bottle and not dinner at 8 PM on a Friday night. There appeared to be two servers when we were there, both of them doubling as bartenders throughout the night. The restaurant was not at all crowded, but they asked all people who entered if they had reservations. I found this comical because it implied that they were very busy (at 8 PM), when they were very obviously not. They had an extensive wine menu, but we had none of it. I think we might have enjoyed it more if we had considered either the wine or the desserts (five options, I think... tiramisu among them). In short, it's not a very extensive menu, but it's relatively inexpensive and there are options for the gluten-free world. It would definitely not be my first choice in the future. read more

While driving home 'hangry', I found this spot via yelp. It was perfect! The food was amazing! This is my go to place if I'm ever in the area. Calamari, risotto, the wine! I'm getting hungry just thinking about this place. Oh and you finish the meal with homemade limoncello! :) read more

What's the big rush, guy? As much as I appreciate that there is one server for the whole room, our server was in running around like his meatballs were on fire. How about asking if we would like another glass of wine? Would we like more water? Is it possible to get a napkin or two with our dessert without begging? Meh. read more

Heads up: this place is cash only, so if you're like me & never have cash, hit the ATM before (there isn't one around for a few blocks). Other than that, the food was tasty and--shockingly--inexpensive. I'm talking about pasta dishes for around $8. The portions are generous as well. The location is pretty close to the Montrose stop on the L. Pleasantly surprised. read more

This is a hidden gem. The only have beer and wine and the place is very tiny but the food is heavenly. My g.f. and I got there at around 7pm and there was 2 tables already filled. I left for 5 minutes to go to the ATM and grab cash because this place is cash only and the nearest ATM is at a bodega down the block. When I came back there were 2 more tables filled and people at the bar. With in a twenty minute period every seat in the house was filled. The red wine on the menu was just perfect. Not too dry and had a fruity taste to it and it was reasonably priced. Then we ordered appetizers which were very filling. For a moment I felt as if I was in Spain eating tapas. We ordered Olive Miste which was this bowl filled with all sorts of olives that seemed home marinated. We also ordered La Piadina which was flat bread baked with mozzarella, tomatoes & arugla (but I think they also had ones with prosciutto and pancetta). The waiter was also the bartender and he just seemed like a super hero because he even took take out orders on the phone while still being very attentive to every customer. The meals were incredible. I am originally from Boston where we have North End (Italian part of the city) where everybody goes to and waits in long lines to taste the most amazing Italian food in the country. I can vouch because I've been to pretty much every state in the country and god knows how many cities numerous times. There was a mom and pop Italian restaurant that came pretty close in northern Italy but other than that almost every mom and pop restaurant in the North End triumphed. Anyways.... The ravioli di fungi e ricotta with gorgonzola cream was one of the most flavorful dishes I have ever eaten in my whole entire life. I've lived in Italy for 6 months and went back there again recently and even in Italy I never had anything as flavorful as the ravioli dish I had at Testo. I made the decision that when the time comes for my last meal I will request for food to be brought to me from this restaurant. That decision was made when my g.f. gave me a bite of her Tortelli di Zucca con Olio Tartufato. In English: Butternut squash filled tortilla with butter sauce and truffle oil. Imagine the perfect blend of garlic and truffle oil and the sweet taste of butternut squash which I typically shy away from eating. Dear Testo chef... if you are reading this, which is highly unlikely... BRAVO! p.s. with 2 Tiramisu's for desserts our bill was still was 3x lower than at any other place in Manhattan. read more

The pasta here is amazing... The gnocchi is definitely my favorite, I'd suggest asking them to do it in a gutter sage sauce and add fresh Parmesan. The homemade limoncello is also AMAZING, the owner makes it with grapefruit instead of lemon and the panna cotta is heavenly. Lovely this spot so much, the food and the service is always on point. It's a great spot to go for a date. Heads up, it is cash only. read more

Came with my boyfriend late one night and had a really wonderful meal. We started with the Polpette di Melanzane which were balls of eggplant in a red sauce with arugula on the side. Tasty, but nothing too exciting. Tasted very similar to eggplant parmesan. I had one of the specials which was Lamb tagliatelle which was absolutely delicious! Good portion size as well. My boyfriend had the Ravioli ai Formaggi Misti and was very happy. He said it was cheesy without being too heavy. We shared a carafe of house wine which was very affordable, and pretty good wine for the price. For dessert, we had the tiramisu which was lovely. Rich without being too heavy. To finish, we were brought limoncello complements of the house. It was a wonderful way to end our meal. Cash only! There is an ATM right outside though. read more

This place was a treat! I went with a friend on a Friday night. The space is cozy and intimate and doesn't leave room for many tables to I'm sure a reservation would help. Luckily we were able to grab two seats at the bar. We got the calamari to start, - light and cooked perfectly. Then we each got pasta dishes (my friend got gluten free which she said was really good). The dish I got was one I had never heard of before but the waiter recommended it and it did not disappoint (and for under $10)! My friend and I also split a bottle of wine which was reasonably priced considering. I will definitely be back when I'm around the neighborhood again! read more

Testo Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Testo is amazing! We are so lucky to live nearby here so we can come here all the time. The food here is delicious. All their pastas are amazing - I'm always in the mood for their pappardelle or strozzapretti - freshly made in house and perfectly al dente. Their salads are great (I don't even like salads!). Their specials are also on point, and they change every week so it keeps things interesting. Not to mention - their prices are super reasonable. Love everything about this place! Service is also super friendly - they will often give us complimentary shots of their housemade grapefruit-cello at the end of our meal. read more

Ambiance was dece.... keep everything dark, put a string of xmas lights in the corner... so so. Food was the black hole that sucked up all the yelp stars. Octopus was completely burnt. Smallest scallops on the planet. They supposedly make pasta in house, yet the bolognese tasted like it came from a chef boyardee box. Veal scalopini came with mashed potatoes that most definitely not potatoes but rather that crap you buy with instructions to "simply add water"... and it seemed that they got carried away with that theme as everything tasted like water was their key flavor.... spent about $150 on dinner, shame that this place kind of sucked. read more

Mmm, fresh, homemade pasta at an affordable price. Entrees range from $9-13. Whoever said it was the Bianca of East Williamsburg is spot on. I came here twice in one week after a friend introduced me to this cute restaurant just blocks away from my apartment - once for dinner, once for brunch. I tried the butternut squash ravioli for dinner and the spaghetti carbonara for brunch. The brunch special, $12 for coffee/tea, mimosa/bellini, and an entree of your choice (ranging from spaghetti carbonara to a sweet crepe), is a solid deal. Yet it was strangely empty when we were dining there around noon. The pasta isn't earth shattering by any means, but it's good, simple, and made well. The portion sizes are decent, leaving me satisfied but not tummy-aching full. My friend and I were served by a waiter who resembled Jon Snow from Game of Thrones, so that was a perk. In terms of atmosphere, Testo is small and cozy with a small outdoor seating area. It's not exactly worth traveling for, but it's a good option if you're in the area. read more

Had a wonderful dinner there. Surprisingly the place was empty on a Thursday night. Maybe because there is no more BYOB. No matter. The food was delicious and I had one of the top five fish dishes of my life there, the branzino. The butternut squash pasta and the brussels sprout salad were delicious as well. Now that the weather is nice, I may have to go back for brunch and sit at one of the outside tables. read more

A really great find, this restaurant seats about 20 people and 5 at the bar. You can tell they make their own pasta because it has a real al dente bite to it, unlike many other restaurants. Their appetizers are really worth trying as well. Highly recommend this place, I will be coming back. read more

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Yum, this place is gem. On a Friday night we didn't have to wait for a table and Testo even has sidewalk seating. Our waiter was cute, friendly and attentive. I liked the handwritten specials and wine list. I enjoyed the vegetable lasagna with homemade pasta and fresh, chunky tomato sauce. The sauce was just right, not to sweet or garlicky. My dates lamb sauce and gluten-free pasta was delicious too. Too bad there was no room for dessert, I would have liked to have tried them all, or at least the raspberry sorbet. Testo isn't in the hip, touristy part of Williamsburg, which explains why there was no wait, and the moderate prices. If you prefer a cozy, intimate vibe over the Williamsburg chaos definitely try Testo. read more

Wow. This quaint, small place on a quiet corner of East Willamsburg is a hidden gem. Italian is their specialty, and they make it simple and cheap. My favorite things to get here are the shaved brussel sprouts salad, gnocchi with tomato sauce, and the tiramisu for dessert. I can't remember exact pricing, but I'm pretty sure all 3 of those items would be under $25. They are the exact amount of food I'm looking for in an appetizer, dish, and dessert, as most places provide too much of everything and I feel like a balloon after the first dish. They've got outdoor seating as well, and I've never had to wait to be seated. This is a perfect date night spot as it's quiet and off the beaten path! Cash only. read more

After reading the review I decided to place an order for pickup. My love and I decide to try the pappardelle salsiccia e spinaci which is flat noodle with sausage and spinach in light tomato sauce. The fresh homemade pasta sealed the deal as far as freshness the sauce and sausage with spinach was a perfect marriage in taste. It's been a long time I had a good Italian meal. Kudus to the chef, your meal took me back to my trip in Florence. read more

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Made last-minute dinner plans and decided to check this place out. New to the area, saw the great yelp reviews (and how affordable it looked), and DANG. Testo's did not disappoint. DELICIOUS. Crunchy and tender calamari, the focaccia was fresh and fluffy, our pastas were cooked to perfection, and the ambiance was cozy. I would recommend making reservations since they're seating is pretty limited, but go go go! read more

Came here because we couldn't find a true, legit Italian pasta place around east Bushwick and it DID NOT disappoint. The waiter (poor guy) was manning the bar, floor and the outside patio, but handled it like a champ. It didn't seem like anyone waited more than like 5 minutes for anything they needed. They make their pasta in-house and it was delightful. I had the bolognese and the noodles were thick and kind of seemed like spahtzle... my boyfriend got the cheese ravioli in the butter sauce. They are butter lovers here, which I love. Everything had butter. So. GOOD. It's a small place, the plates aren't expensive at all and you get a good portion of fresh, true Italian pasta. Exactly what we were looking for. YUM! read more

Hesitant to give this place a 5* review only because I don't want to have more "non locals" go here. It's small so they already get filled up on weekends. You can call and reserve a table so if you have more than 2 probably worth doing. The food here is awesome, and the prices are great value for NYC. For people who have complained bout portion size, anyone have a app and pasta, or pasta and secondi, and the free bread with a dessert should be more than fine, and at their prices its still great value. I have eaten or taken out here 50+ times. CASH ONLY. read more

I hate to give this 3-star review....I love Testo. The service is amazing. The owner is lovely. But lately the food has been slipping. I had one of the specials "Bucatini all'Amatriciana." It really had no flavor. Furthermore, the bread we were given was stale. There are plenty of good recipes for Italian food online. Maybe try to revamp some of your dishes, because lately things have been lacking flavor. As a tip, if you want a bucatini all'amatriciana recipe, try mario batali's. It is magnificent. read more

This is maybe a bit biased as I live across the street, and even if it wasn't excellent I'd probably frequent it. But it's priced extremely well (all pastas in the $8 - $10 range), the menu was interesting and varied (~6 pastas, 2-3 mains and Fish of the day, ~5 apps, ~5 salads), a nice outdoor area right on Scholes, friendly waitstaff, and beer/wine coming in a week. Food was simple and delicious. Basically a perfect neighborhood addition. read more