Old-school Italian gem w/ authentic red-sauce & tableside pasta tossed in cheese wheels. A Brooklyn staple since the 80s.
This enduring old-school Italian restaurant has been a neighborhood fixture on Court Street since the 1980s, offering a traditional dining experience. It's known for its classic red-sauce Italian-American cuisine and a unique pasta preparation where dishes are tossed in a cheese wheel tableside. This long-standing establishment continues to be a reliable spot for those seeking authentic Italian flavors.
The restaurant serves classic Italian-American red-sauce dishes, with a notable highlight being pasta tossed tableside in a large cheese wheel. This unique preparation, such as the 'Fettuccine Al Vino Rossa' or 'Gaia's bowl pasta,' is frequently mentioned and recommended by patrons. While most feedback is positive, one Reddit comment suggests that a proposal to dine here received negative community feedback.
"The pasta tossed tableside in a large cheese wheel is a standout, with 'Fettuccine Al Vino Rossa' specifically recommended as a unique and interesting dish. The carbonara is also noted as being very good."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its classic Italian-American dishes and unique pasta presentations, though one comment indicated negative community feedback on a suggestion.
Important Note
One user's suggestion of Marco Polo received negative community feedback on Reddit.
"This user recommended Marco Polo, located down the street from Frankie's Spuntino, as a true bullet-holes-and-all old school Italian joint."
Positive"Marco Polo Ristorante in Brooklyn is recommended."
Positive"This user agrees with the recommendation for Marco Polo, stating it is very good."
Positive"Marco Polo continues to offer the cheese wheel pasta preparation, which the user has enjoyed over the past 25 years."
Positive"The Fettuccine Al Vino Rossa at Marco Polo, tossed in a cheese wheel, is worth trying and is a unique dish."
Positive"The user recalls having pasta tossed in Gaia's bowl at Marco Polo in Carroll Gardens on a previous visit."
Positive"Marco Polo was recommended as another great Italian restaurant."
Positive"Marco Polo was suggested as a restaurant option for Italian food, though the suggestion received negative community feedback."
Neutral"The commenter suggests Marco Polo in Carroll Gardens, stating it's similar to Vesuvio and has authentic mob ties, referencing a news article."
Positive
