Authentic Italian gem; cash-only pasta paradise with killer tiramisu & no-frills vibes.
Lillo, a neighborhood favorite in Cobble Hill, is a popular dinner spot known for its exceptional lasagna ragu, meatballs, and fettuccine with speck.
This cozy Italian eatery in Brooklyn is a beloved neighborhood gem, renowned for its authentic, home-style cooking. Despite its intimate size, patrons rave about the quality and flavor of the dishes, making it a must-visit for those seeking a genuine Italian culinary experience. The focus is on delicious, no-frills food that speaks for itself, creating a memorable dining experience.
This restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, with pasta and tiramisu being standout mentions. Dishes like lasagna ragu, meatballs, and fettuccine with speck are highly recommended. While the food is consistently praised, the intimate size of the restaurant is a recurring theme.
"Highly recommended dishes include the pasta (lasagna ragu, fettuccine with speck) and the tiramisu, which is noted for its excellent coffee flavor."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and delicious Italian food, particularly the pasta and tiramisu. While the intimate, cash-only setting and sometimes solitary service are noted, the quality of the food makes it a highly recommended spot.
Important Note
The restaurant is very small, cash-only, and has no liquor license or reservations. The lighting and menu have been described as 'janky' or 'brutal', and it can be a tight squeeze, especially with strollers.
"Lillo Cucina Italiana is recommended, with a note that it is very small but the food is loved."
Positive"Lillo Cucina Italiana is mentioned as a tiny but great Italian restaurant option."
Positive"Lillo Cucina Italiana is described as having excellent food, but it is a very tiny space and is cash only with no reservations."
Positive"The commenter recommends Lillo Cucina and suggests visiting Long Island Bar across the street afterwards."
Positive"Lillo Cucina in Brooklyn Heights is a tiny, cash-only Italian restaurant with only five tables, run by one Italian man cooking amazing pasta."
Positive"This commenter finds Lillo Cucina cozy due to the owner's warm demeanor, despite the 'torched' decor."
Positive"Echoing the previous comment, this user also humorously urges the deletion of the recommendation for Lillo Cucina."
Neutral"This user humorously requests the comment about Lillo Cucina be deleted, implying it's too good a secret to share widely."
Neutral"This commenter highlights Lillo Cucina as a hidden gem with excellent pasta, despite its brutal lighting, lack of liquor license, and janky menu, noting the owner is often the sole worker."
Positive"Lillo in Brooklyn was recommended."
Positive"Lillo Cucina Italiana is recommended, described as a great place where a single Italian man makes and serves pasta."
Positive"The commenter's personal favorite tiramisu in the city is from Lillo Cucina Italiana, noting its particularly good coffee flavor. They also speculate that Mia's nearby might have good coffee cakes."
Positive"The commenter confirms Lillo Cucina is a great pasta spot but very tight, seating only about ten people. They recall a challenging experience with a family and a baby stroller."
Neutral"Lillo Cucina in Brooklyn is mentioned as a very small restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter also recommends Lillo Cucina in Cobble Hill for tiramisu."
Positive"The commenter recommends Lillo Cucina Italiana on Henry St in Brooklyn."
Positive"This user recommends Lillo Cucina Italiano for authentic, no-frills pasta made by an Italian man, as a better option for visitors."
Positive"Agrees with the recommendation for Lillo Cucina Italiana and humorously asks to keep it a secret."
Positive"Recommends Lillo Cucina Italiana."
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