Authentic Sicilian fare w/ rave reviews for panelle & pasta con sarde. Unpretentious, classic Italian.
This Brooklyn Italian spot is a must-visit for those seeking authentic Sicilian flavors. Customers rave about their pasta con sarde, panelle, and arancino, with many calling the panelle with ricotta the best they've ever had. While some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality, many still cherish this establishment for its unpretentious atmosphere and classic Italian dishes.
The restaurant specializes in Italian and Sicilian cuisine, with particular praise for its panelle (especially with ricotta) and pasta con sarde. Arancino is also frequently recommended. While most feedback is positive, a few recent comments suggest that the restaurant may be past its prime and some dishes, like the chicken parm, are not recommended.
"Customers highly recommend the panelle (especially with ricotta), pasta con sarde, and arancino. The pannelle and riceball special is also a favorite. The chicken parm is generally not recommended."
Customer sentiment is largely positive, with many praising specific Sicilian dishes like panelle and pasta con sarde. However, there are some recent concerns about a decline in food quality.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest that the restaurant has declined in quality and may be past its prime.
"The author stated that Joe's of Avenue U is now awful."
Negative"The author expressed love for Joe's of Avenue U, specifically highlighting their panelle with ricotta as the best."
Positive"This commenter felt Joe's of Ave U has declined, mentioning their food was microwaved and is not what it used to be."
Negative"This commenter had a very negative experience at Joe's of Ave U, stating it was some of the worst food they've had in NYC recently, despite good service, and that the restaurant is past its prime."
Negative"Joe's of Ave U was mentioned as a red sauce Italian option."
Neutral"This user clarified that Joe's of Ave U is not too far for them, in response to the travel time mentioned by another user."
Positive"This user suggested Joe's of Ave U for Sicilian calamari in red sauce, noting it might be a bit of a trip."
Positive"In response to a request for authentic Italian restaurant ideas for a school project, Joe's of Ave U was recommended."
Neutral"Joe's of Avenue U is praised for its menu in English and Sicilian, its pasta con sarde, panelle, and arancino. They also mention vastedda as an untranslated menu item."
Positive"This establishment was recommended as a red sauce joint similar to Bamonte's."
Neutral"Joes of Avenue U is listed as a recommendation for Italian food."
Positive"A user expressed their love for the panelles at Joe's of Ave U, an Italian restaurant recommended for chicken parm."
Positive"Joe's of Ave U was recommended as an Italian restaurant in response to a query for good chicken parm in South Brooklyn."
Positive"Agrees with the recommendation for Joe's of Avenue U, specifically praising the pannelle and riceball special but advising against the chicken parm."
Positive"Recommends Joe's of Avenue U in Brooklyn for Sicilian food."
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