Tiny cash-only Italian spot w/ huge flavor. Incredible pasta & tiramisu for under $20. Worth the wait!
Lillo, a neighborhood favorite in Cobble Hill, is a popular dinner spot known for its exceptional lasagna ragu, meatballs, and fettuccine with speck.
This tiny Italian gem in Cobble Hill is a true neighborhood favorite, defying expectations with its incredibly affordable yet outstandingly delicious dishes. Despite its intimate size, cash-only policy, and lack of a liquor license, it offers a memorable dining experience thanks to the dedication of its owner and chef, Lillo. From expertly prepared pasta to a standout tiramisu, this spot is a must-visit for authentic Italian flavors without breaking the bank.
This Italian restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Roman and Sicilian-inspired cuisine, with a particular emphasis on expertly prepared pasta dishes like rigatoni alla gricia and carbonara. Customers rave about the tender artichokes and the highly recommended tiramisu. Prices are consistently praised as very affordable, with most main dishes under $20.
"Customers highly recommend the pasta dishes, particularly the rigatoni alla gricia and carbonara, as well as the tiramisu and the sauteed artichokes."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and delicious Italian food, particularly the pasta dishes and tiramisu, often noting the exceptional value for money. While the small, cash-only nature and lack of amenities are noted, they are generally viewed as charming quirks of this beloved neighborhood eatery.
Important Note
The restaurant is very small, cash-only, and does not have a liquor license or a bathroom. The decor has been described as 'brutal' or 'torched,' and seating is extremely limited.
"Lilo Cucina is mentioned as a possible restaurant."
Neutral"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."
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