Transportive backyard oasis serving fantastic Italian fare; orecchiette w/ sausage & broccoli rabe a must-try.
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 is a neighborhood gem, boasting a transportive ambiance with a charming backyard setting that makes you feel miles away from the city. The food is consistently praised, with standout dishes like the orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe, and comforting classics that remind diners of traditional red sauce joints. It's a popular choice, so snagging a reservation is part of the experience.
Cafe Spaghetti is celebrated for its Italian cuisine, with a strong emphasis on pasta dishes like orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe and spaghetti pomodoro. The cacio e pepe rice balls and meatballs in sugo are also highlighted as delicious. While most feedback is positive, a few comments suggest occasional inconsistency or overpriced menus.
"The orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe is frequently mentioned as a standout dish. Other highly recommended items include the cacio e pepe rice balls and meatballs in sugo."
Overall, customers have a positive sentiment towards Cafe Spaghetti, frequently recommending it for its delicious Italian dishes, particularly pasta, and its welcoming atmosphere. Some negative feedback exists regarding pricing and inconsistent meal experiences.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the restaurant can be pricey, and there are mixed opinions on the consistency of the meals. Securing a reservation can also be challenging due to its popularity.
"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."
Positive"User recommended Cafe Spaghetti as a restaurant that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"User recommended Cafe Spaghetti as a restaurant that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"Cafe Spaghetti in Carrol Gardens, an Italian restaurant, was suggested by Garconavecunreve as an option in NYC for a large group seeking outdoor seating. This was offered as an alternative, though the original poster had stated a preference for Asian cuisine."
Neutral"Recommends both Cafe Spaghetti and Rosemary's."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Spaghetti for the dish."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Spaghetti for pasta."
Positive"This commenter believes Cafe Spaghetti, along with Swoony's and Popina, has overpriced menus for their location near Columbia and Union."
Negative"Defending the restaurant, this commenter mentions a trusted food expert loves Cafe Spaghetti and questions the basis of a previous negative review."
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