Old-school Italian comfort food w/ massive portions. Rave-worthy Sunday sauce & standout chicken parm.
Nestled in Bay Ridge, this Italian gem offers a taste of classic, no-frills dining with generous portions and a focus on traditional flavors. Customers rave about the rich, flavorful Sunday sauce and the incredibly satisfying chicken parm, described as a massive portion that's expertly prepared. It's a place that has consistently impressed patrons, with many returning for its hearty and delicious offerings.
This Italian eatery is celebrated for its classic, no-frills approach to comfort food. The Sunday sauce is frequently mentioned as a standout, described as rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The chicken parm is a customer favorite, noted for its massive portion size and perfect preparation with melted mozzarella. Other highly recommended dishes include lobster pasta and meatballs, all contributing to a dining experience that emphasizes generous servings and traditional tastes.
"The Sunday sauce and chicken parm are highly lauded, with users also recommending the meatballs, lobster pasta, and bread pudding. The Caesar salad is also noted for its generous, shareable nature."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic, hearty Italian dishes, particularly highlighting the rich Sunday sauce and generous portion sizes.
Important Note
Some diners have found the portion sizes to be excessively large, making it difficult to finish the meal. There was also a comment suggesting that appreciation for large portions might indicate a lack of culinary knowledge, sparking some debate.
"The commenter suggested Brooklyn Roots."
Neutral"This commenter noted that Brooklyn Roots' Sunday sauce is very special."
Positive"A commenter recommended Brooklyn Roots in Bay Ridge for red sauce Italian."
Positive"Brooklyn Roots in Bay Ridge was recommended, likely for its generous portions."
Positive"Brooklyn Roots is suggested as a good choice due to the Italian origins of the Dyker Heights Lights display."
Positive"Brooklyn Roots is listed as a potential dining option."
Neutral"Brooklyn Roots in Bay Ridge is suggested."
Positive"This commenter suggests Brooklyn Roots in Bay Ridge if the original poster is traveling with a large party."
Positive"A brief mention of 'Brooklyn Roots' as a suggestion."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot in Brooklyn."
Positive"Brooklyn Roots is mentioned as a place to consider."
Neutral"The user has been a patron since the restaurant was in Sunset Park and highly recommends Willy the bartender for expertly crafted cocktails before dining."
Positive"The user stated that the place is awesome."
Positive"The user highly praised the lobster pasta, describing it as dream-worthy, and also raved about the bread pudding."
Positive"Responding to a query about the meatballs, the user described them as perfect: rich, thick, flavorful, topped with fresh ricotta, and notably made with 100% beef."
Positive"The user highly recommended the restaurant, mentioning they catered a daughter's birthday party from there, and everyone loved the food."
Positive"The user critically commented that appreciating large portions indicates a lack of culinary knowledge. This sparked a debate about portion sizes and Italian dining culture."
Negative"The user expressed interest in a specific dish called the 'Matty gunz dish' at the restaurant."
Positive"The user found the portion sizes to be excessively large, suggesting they could be halved, even though they appreciated the concept. They felt the large portions made it difficult to finish the food."
Negative"The user inquired about the quality of the meatballs, as they have been searching for good meatballs in NYC."
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