Charming Italian escape with a fantastic backyard! Craveable pasta & generous wine pours. Unpretentious & always a good time.
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 that offers a delightful escape with its charming outdoor seating and transportive ambiance. Diners rave about the fantastic food, particularly the pasta dishes, which are served with generous wine pours in a welcoming atmosphere. It's a place where you can enjoy classic Italian-American fare with a touch of nostalgia.
The Italian cuisine here is a hit, with many recommending the pasta dishes like orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe, and spaghetti pomodoro. The cacio e pepe rice balls and meatballs in sugo are also praised for their homey, classic flavors. Some reviews note that while the food is good, it can be considered a bit pricey for the location.
"Customers highly recommend the pasta dishes, including the orecchiette with salsiccia and broccoli rabe and spaghetti pomodoro. The cacio e pepe rice balls and meatballs in sugo are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food, especially the pasta. However, some find the prices high for the area and mention that reservations can be difficult to secure.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure, and some find the prices to be on the higher side for the neighborhood.
"This user recommended Cafe Spaghetti or Frankie's Spuntino in Brooklyn."
Positive"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'."
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