Transportive ambiance w/ standout pasta dishes like orecchiette; welcoming vibe, generous wine pours. A Brooklyn gem.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Cafe Spaghetti, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, praising its welcoming atmosphere and standout dishes like orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe.
This Brooklyn Italian spot offers a transportive dining experience, making you feel miles away from the city bustle. While securing a reservation can be a challenge, the food is consistently praised, with particular highlights like the orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe and the cacio e pepe rice balls. Generous wine pours and a welcoming atmosphere round out a highly recommended meal.
Cafe Spaghetti is lauded for its Italian cuisine, with pasta dishes like orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe and cacio e pepe rice balls frequently recommended. While most feedback is positive, one commenter found the menu overpriced for the location, and another had a consistently poor dining experience across multiple visits. However, many highlight the quality and authenticity of the Italian offerings.
"Standout dishes include the orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe, cacio e pepe rice balls, and the Spiadini. Pasta dishes, in general, are frequently recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the food and welcoming atmosphere, though some note it can be pricey or difficult to get a reservation.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the restaurant can be overpriced for its location, and reservations can be difficult to obtain.
"Spiadini at Cafe Spaghetti is listed as an 'anti-signature' favorite dish."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti was recommended as a dining option."
Positive"This user noted that Cafe Spaghetti is a popular spot that books out a month in advance and suggested using the Resy standby list."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti was recommended as a great Italian restaurant option."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti was recommended as a good option."
Positive"The user collects matchbooks from various NYC restaurants and Cafe Spaghetti is one of them."
Neutral"This user enjoys Cafe Spaghetti, describing it as consistently serving solid red sauce Italian dishes in a chill atmosphere."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti is suggested as a potential place for seasonal pasta specials."
Positive"This restaurant was simply listed as a suggestion for lunch."
Neutral"This establishment was recommended as a red sauce joint similar to Bamonte's."
Neutral"Cafe Spaghetti is suggested as a perfect Italian restaurant for families with kids."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti is recommended as a place that takes reservations for solo outdoor diners."
Neutral"Cafe Spaghetti in Carroll Gardens was mentioned as a place with good outdoor seating."
Neutral"The user recommends this restaurant as a great option for weekday dining, suitable for the original poster's request for places that are hard to get into on weekends."
Positive"The commenter personally liked this restaurant for pasta."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Spaghetti."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Spaghetti as an unpretentious Italian restaurant."
Positive"The author lists Cafe Spaghetti as an option for authentic Italian food in NYC, though notes this recommendation is 'to a degree'."
Neutral"Recommends Cafe Spaghetti as one of the cheapest options for Italian food."
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