Authentic Italian pasta & tiramisu, cash-only, intimate setting. Known for amazing flavors, despite the no-frills vibe.
Lillo, a neighborhood favorite in Cobble Hill, is a popular dinner spot known for its exceptional lasagna ragu, meatballs, and fettuccine with speck.
This small Italian eatery in Brooklyn is a true hidden gem, beloved for its authentic, no-frills pasta dishes. Despite its cozy, intimate atmosphere, lacking a liquor license and sometimes operating with a single staff member, the food consistently receives rave reviews. It's a spot where the quality of the Italian cooking, particularly the pasta and tiramisu, shines through, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking genuine flavors.
This Italian restaurant is celebrated for its authentic pasta dishes, with mentions of excellent tiramisu and even artichokes. While some find the ambiance and lack of amenities to be drawbacks, the food itself is consistently highlighted as a standout. The focus is on genuine Italian flavors, with dishes like rigatoni alla gricia and carbonara receiving specific recommendations.
"The pasta dishes, particularly the rigatoni alla gricia and carbonara, are highly recommended. The tiramisu is also a standout dessert, praised for its coffee flavor."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and delicious Italian food, especially the pasta and tiramisu. The small, cash-only nature and no-frills atmosphere are noted but generally overshadowed by the food quality.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash-only, has no liquor license, and is extremely small, with limited seating. Some reviews mention 'brutal lighting' and a 'janky menu.'
"This user also praised the tiramisu at Lillo's in Brooklyn Heights, stating it's very good."
Positive"This user highly recommends Lillo Cucina Italiana for its tiramisu, describing the small, cash-only restaurant as run by a sweet couple. They also note it's their favorite and likely the cheapest Italian option in the city."
Positive"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."
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