OMG! Oh.my.god! This place is a gem! We had reservations at another place but due to a snafu, we were asked to wait for for an 1 hour. Looking around, open table had a reservation for this place which I begrudgingly took. Let me tell you, the place is awesome! Their cocktails were impeccable and STRONG! The pasta was al dente! Like, I haven’t had pasta this perfectly made. Loved loved loved the place. - cacio e Pepe 20/10 flavor, texture, pasta cooked to perfection - ravioli - 10/10 the beet flavor is indeed strong and quite interesting with pasta. The tiramisu wasn’t too sweet and the flavors again, were perfect! P.S after having been to 15 different highly rated restaurants that serve Cacio e Pepe, I can confidently say that this is legit the best Cacio e Pepe in NYC!!

Wir waren zu Heiligabend da, es war viel Trubel und alle Kellner wirkten ohne Plan und überfordert. Es war gleichzeitig unser Verlobungsessen und ich habe schon vorab, über den Reservierungsdienstleister geschrieben, ob es denn möglich wäre, einen kleinen Blumenstrauß oder 2-3 Rosen an unseren Tisch zu stellen, für welche ich natürlich extra bezahlt hätte (So hatte ich es auch angegeben). Ich habe keine Rückmeldung bekommen und natürlich haben wir auch nichts vorgefunden, was ziemlich schade war. Wir mussten über 25 Minuten warten, bis wir nach mehrmaligen Nachfragen unsere zwei bestellten Gläser Rosé erhalten haben. Wir reden von zwei Gläsern Wein und nicht von zwei Cocktails! Die Vorspeise von dem Weihnachtsmenü war gut aber hat uns jetzt auch nicht vom Hocker gerissen. Die Paccheri meiner Verlobten waren Lauwarm, bis teilweise sogar kalt. Das darf nicht sein! Mein Tiramisú zum Dessert war so Lieblos angerichtet und eines Weihnachtsmenüs nicht würdig, zu dem war zu viel Kakao drauf, sodass ich nach jedem Biss erstmal was trinken musste. Wir wurden über den gesamten Abend (1,5 h) nicht einmal gefragt, ob wir nochmal etwas zu trinken bestellen möchten. Wir waren noch nicht einmal mit dem Dessert fertig, schon lag die Rechnung auf unserem Tisch. Was für uns bedeutet, wir sollten zahlen und gehen, obwohl wir laut Zeitplan noch mehr als eine halbe Stunde gehabt hätten. Des weiteren wurde uns bei so einem Menü der Preisklasse und den vielen Fauxpas noch nicht einmal etwas auf das Haus als Entschädigung angeboten. Der Höhepunkt des Abends war aber der unverschämte Kellner, der auf seine mindestens 18% Trinkgeld bestanden hat. Ich war dabei, beim Bezahlvorgang das für mich entsprechende Trinkgeld einzugeben, welches der Kellner sofort unterbrochen hat und meinte ich müsse mindestens die 18% geben, weil das laut seiner Aussage so in NY funktioniert. Ich wollte ihm 20 Dollar geben, welche für mich für diesen misslungenen Abend schon mehr als genug waren. Er hat weiterhin auf seine 18% gedrängt und mich fast dazu gezwungen meine Kreditkarte nochmals aufzulegen. Ich habe ihm angeboten entweder er nimmt die 20 Dollar Cash oder er lässt es. Er hat weiterhin erklären wollen, dass das so nicht funktioniert. Nach langen Diskussionen, was aus seiner Sicht schon mehr als peinlich vor den anderen Gästen ist, hat er die 20 Dollar genommen. Beim raus laufen, wurden wir noch von weiteren Mitarbeitern angepöbelt. Der Abend war sehr misslungen, enttäuschend und eines Weihnachtsessens auf keinen Fall würdig! Das restliche Trinkgeld habe ich zwei Obdachlosen und einem Straßenmusiker auf dem Weg ins Hotel gegeben.

Absolutely loved this place and it had amazing Italian food that is comparable to the Italian restaurants with a month long wait. The service was impeccable and it was very well decorated inside. Everything we ordered was so good and I will be going back.

Fantastic restaurant ! We did travel along the west coast (Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles) and tried more than one Italian restaurants but Antica Pesa has definitely succeeded in bringing a fine Italian cuisine to Brooklyn. The meals and dessert are refined and in line with the Italian tradition. They were delicious The service is of high standard, very kind and detail-oriented. The atmosphere was delightful with jazz music. Very good value for money. Strongly recommended!

This restaurant is a hidden Italian gem. I had ordered the amatriciana pasta and tiramisu. Their wine list has probably the best selection I've seen in NYC period. Staff are on point, knowledgeable, and attentive. This is my 3rd time here and just now writing a review because I wanted to make sure it wasn't a fluke with my first couple experiences. I will continue to come here. If you want to impress a date, this is certainly a go to then.

If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine and not Italian-American food Antica Pesa is the restaurant for you. While eating at Antica Pesa you will imagen that you are reliving your vacation in Rome and eating at a restaurant next to the Vatican. I love this place so much that I have been three times in less than two months. The pastas made in-house daily right before your eyes as you can see into the kitchen. Allthe seafood plates that I ordered tasted fresh and not frozen. Prices are reasonable, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The drinks are also made with quality spirits. One of the reasons why this place is always running on point is because you usually see at least one of the owners always there making sure that everything is running smoothly. You can tell that owning a restaurant in Rome for 100 years has helped the Panella brothers run Antica Pesa Brooklyn like a “vero” Italian restaurant ought to be managed.

One of the most creative presentations that I've seen for duck breast (didn't expect smoke to come out of the plate) and a genuinely unique flavor combination! Horseradish cream: I'll admit, I didn't think it would work but one of the best dishes I've had hands down in New York. The anchovy ravioli, with its salty umami flavor, cemented this restaurant as one of the all-time greats in New York in my eyes. Fun atmosphere and a great all-around experience!

This review is long overdue. I have been coming here for the past 4 years. Everything from the thoughtfully prepared dishes, wine list, presentation, creative combination of flavors, music, ambiance, service, hard working staff and location are 5-stars flawless. To top all this off, the owner Lorenzo is truly exceptional at making you feel at home. Perfect for date night or a night with friends - Antica Pesa is the definitive Italy-meets-Brooklyn restaurant for all four seasons. Thank you AP team for all that you do!! Until next time

We booked this restaurant for a NYE dinner with a group of 6. The food was good but service was the worst I’ve ever experienced in my 35 years in New York. They rushed us out at 8pm and packed our desserts to go to give to the table to someone else. I understand it’s a timed dinner but manage your service better then! There was a mistake with one of the dishes that delayed their own service. You cannot charge a table $1,000 for a 3 course meal and then only serve 2, mismanage your timing, give no heads up on timing and then haphazardly pack the 3rd dish to go and rush us all out. Right before this, our waiter said we can stay if we “eat fast” but then the owner packed the dessert anyway. When we pushed back, he was extremely rude and unprofessional. Other staff were okay but not a single waiter smiled, explained any dishes or treated us with the least bit of hospitality. I cannot recommend dining here given our experience.

I had been looking forward to dining here after following them on Instagram for months. I try to save my carbs for special occasions so my boyfriend took me here for my birthday because I wouldn't shut up about how good the pasta looked. My parents are from just outside of Rome and everything on the menu felt familiar. We each ordered a salad and a pasta and contrary to some reviews it was a lot of food. I'm working on making the Vignarola salad next week for dinner! The salad with fennel and orange was my favorite, legit how my Nonnetta makes it. We had the homemade tagliatelle and the amatriciana and they were both exactly how they should be. We couldnt leave without dessert and I had been craving tiramisu. This one was perfect. Oh! We are not drinkers but I did start the meal with a Negroni, again, perfect. Beyond the food, the service was great, accommodating, friendly and perfectly timed. The mood is cozy and warm. It was so great on a snowy evening. This meal was a week ago and we are both still talking about it. We have already planned to go back to order the bistecca. 03/15/2023 We had another amazing and memorable meal here this week. It was my son's 18th birthday and it was no question where we were eating. I brought along my dad who is from outside of Rome and worked for years and lived in Trastevere as a young man. The staff was so accommodating with his special needs. The food was outstanding. We were a party of 5 and ordered 3 antipasti, 3 pastas and the bistecca and the Pollo e camomile. It was outstanding. The Pollo was a total surprise. So tender and crispy. Dessert was tiramisu, cannoli and Gelato. We didn't think we were hungry for dessert but we ate it anyway! In the end, my dad said "send the pictures to Facebook" so his brother and cousins in Italy could see. Thank you, thank you for a memorable meal.

Love coming here for special occasions. It was my our anniversary and they provided exceptional service. The crudo e bufala croccante and pollo e camomila are our favorite. The cocktails are also delicious. The staff are professional and attentive, enhancing the culinary experience. Overall, an enjoyable and delicious restaurant for date night.

Came for dinner on a Friday before Christmas and it was incredible from taste to experience. We sat at the bar and the bartender had a great wine recommendation followed up by appetizer recommendations. We started with the scallops which were incredible and nothing like I had tried before. We then had the rigatoni and cacio e Pepe. Both fantastic but rigatoni comes Al dente if you aren’t a fan. Lastly we ended with the lightest tiramisu. Everyone from the owner to waiter were sure to give you the best experience.

We dined in and found the ambience nice and subtle. We ordered spaghetti, green beans and grilled potatoes--all were quite good. The downside is the price and level of service--exceptionally high for the serving size and level of service provided. The restaurant charges for water ($8 per bottle), has a poor selection of beer (one italian brand--overpriced) and, surprisingly to me, charged us when we asked for bread. Net, good ambience and good food, poor service and priced high for the quality provided.

First time visiting Antica Pesa, had an absolutely incredible experience. Started with the mozzarella, which was rich and creamy. They make their own olive oil which I could not stop eating more of. Ordered the cacio e pepe which was creamy and peppery, quite filling and delicious. The pomodoro was made with fresh potatoes and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Finally, for the main course, I’d recommend the melanzana, which was perfectly cooked and and seasoned. Topped the meal off with tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato, which was wonderfully sweet.

We came in a day that is not busy, Tuesday night, and the first comment we had from the server was they were about to close; that made me feel unwelcome. No conversation, Just rush service. A good restaurant always go to the table and ask costumer is everything is good, we never had a visit from manager or head chef to make sure it was a nice experience. Wine was the best part of the night, but I’m leaving with a disappointing feeling

I have been going to Antica Pesa for 7 and a half years. This is where our family get together as frequently as possible for special occasions, special food and special service. Lorenzo is a wonderful host and his chefs and waiters are top notch. Thursday night jazz is also a nice time to go. I highly recommend.

The food is good. But personally, I think the chef needs to go to Italy so that he or she may discover what is real al dente pasta. There were undercooks. Also it feels like the staff all give themself an Italian accent that feels a bit fake. This doesn't mean that there was no Italian. But the one we had was not real. I'm in Italy almost every second month.

If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant in New York, this is it. The place looks beautiful, great design, it reminds me of their location in Rome ( which I am a big fan of). The cacio e pepe is absolutely perfect, a must have.. my boyfriend ordered another plate, during the same dinner!!!! The risotto was also great, I can’t wait to come back!

We had dinner on a Saturday night and even thought it was crowded, the service was good. We had fettucine ala gricia and cappellacci gorgonzola e pere. For dessert of course tiramisu. Everything was delicious.

Came here for dinner and have only good things to say about this place. I got the cacio e pepe and tiramisu; both were well made. The ambience is very chic and upscale. Service was good and we had very nice experience. Would recommend getting a drink and sitting by the fireplace while you wait for table.

When exploring NY during the weekend we came across Antica. We walked in and they went above and beyond to get us the seating. The food was delicious - I believe it's the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to in the USA. The atmosphere was so homie and we got a lot of attention from everyone including the management. Thank you Antica for making my NY trip so special!

That was very disappointing. One of the most disappointing meals. I expected so much more based on the price and ambiance. I honestly believe I would have gotten a tastier meal in a pizzeria, I have been in Italy and this is by no means a close equal to a good Rome restaurant.

The agent who welcomed us was very snobby. It was 9/15 8:30 reservation. She did not welcome us with good communication and she said we don't have reservation. She had me wait outside the restaurent for my significant other to come while she had empty tables. The food presentation is terrible. The fish dish I had was burried in salad and tasted very salty. You had to wait in line for the restrooms. When you ask for check, they dumb a paper bill in your hand. No booklet cover. Nothing. Felt like a grocery store bill. Unprofessional!!

I usually never write google reviews but felt compelled to after visiting this place. My friend and I came here tonight for her last day of work celebration. I am so happy we gave this place a try because it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in my lifetime (as someone who goes to dinner twice a week in Manhattan). The atmosphere is so amazing - especially on a chilly night . The fireplace is cozy and the lighting is flattering. What really makes it such a great experience is truly the staff. The service could not have been better. Our waiter explained the entire menu to us in detail and we even got suggestions on wine pairings. The food was delicious and arrived quickly. We didn’t feel rushed at all despite the place being packed. After we stuffed ourselves on our meal and dessert we decided to have drinks by the fire and at the bar and the staff went above and beyond. We ended up staying for 5 hours which is crazy but everyone from The bartender, to our waiter, to the front of house was so incredibly awesome we just couldn’t leave. I can’t recommend this place enough and will be back again as soon as possible!!

This place is amazing!!!! We went here for my mothers birthday and the food and experience was incredible. Thursday jazz night made the ambiance so fun and our waiter was so excellent, made amazing recommendations and went out of his way to make the night special! He even brought us tiramisu at the end of dinner and had the band sing her happy birthday, (which side note was the best tiramisu I’ve ever had!) We ordered the fava,pecorino e tartufo appetizer and it was so delicious and unlike anything I’ve tried. Additionally we got the lasagne, cacio e Pepe and pollo and all were truly incredible! I will definitely be coming back!

The first restaurant open in the US with the original in Roma - the atmosphere is sophisticated but comfortable. The food is classic Italian recipes but matched with an outstanding bar and great wine selection. As close to Italy as you can get with high quality and homemade pastas. This restaurant has maintained its quality since the day it opened.

Came here with my husband for a date night and was blown away. The food is so fresh and absolutely delicious. The service is impeccable and the ambiance is romantic and cool. The owner, Lorenzo, made menu recommendations and he curated the perfect symphony of their signature dishes. Will definitely be back. Grazie Lorenzo!

We were a bit late to our reservation but we were still kindly welcomed by we believe was the manager. Because it was a 2 hour shift due to Christmas the general atmosphere was quite rushed. The food was served at a lukewarm temperature so not as hot as you would expect it to be. On top of that, the pasta was too undercooked. This gave us more of a rushed experience, as if they wanted to get the food on the table as quick as possible. When the check came it said four cocktails but we only had two of them. Small mistakes like that can happen but again another sign of rushed and impersonal service. However we still thought it was appropriate to give a 5% tip. The waiter, who did the payment and whom we had not seen yet before, came to indirectly demand us to give an 18% tip instead. He told us that ‘here in the US it is mandatory to give at least an 18% tip’. When we told him that we have been living in NY for a couple months now and never heard of that principle he proceeded to tell us, in an extremely rude and derogation tone, how he had lived in the US for 8 years and knew the custom of such a tipping amount. Moreover, he claimed that the tips were his main salary. We reacted by explaining how we didn’t feel like the service met the desired 18%, to which he responded by throwing the card on the table and passive aggressively thanking us. We were quite flabbergasted by this experience. The manager at the beginning of the night was so kind, but the server at the end ruined the experience as a whole for us.

My wife and I came in on a busy weekend night and the host was very friendly and accommodating despite us not having any reservations. While we did have to wait a little bit for a table, we relaxed by the couch which provided a cozy atmosphere. Our kind server gave us some excellent recommendations and the food was phenomenal. Overall the staff went above and beyond with exceptional service and we throughly enjoyed our dining experience. Great spot for a date night.

One of the best meals I have ever had. I came in solo on Christmas Eve. Everything was flawless— from the hostess who helped me get a seat at the bar when I called, to the comfortable waiting area (armchairs, fireplace, books to read), to the delicious food and friendly service. I had the pork belly, and brioche with chocolate sorbet for dessert. Cannot recommend highly enough.