La Piazzetta Restaurant & Bar

The food will more than satisfy your taste buds - what Chef Cuozzo does with the ingredients is amazing. The unique pairing of spices and herbs makes each dish POP.

The ambience is so enchanting; ivy up the walls, candlelit tables, skylit ceiling, bare brick wall. You can't ask for a more perfect setting for a lovely dinner.

La Piazzetta is were true Italians go to eat - there are MANY regulars. The chatter of Italian really has you feel that you are in some piazza in Naples.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Pros: superb food, enchanting ambience

Cons: I can't go there everyday!

Posted 04/10/09

I have been dining at La Piazzetta for quite a few years now almost since they have opened, and have never been dissappointed. For the person who wrote the mozzarella is old, the chianti is watered down thats Bul... I have imported buffalo mozzarella and diff. cheese from italy that are exquisit every time I go and the house wine is always on point.... "the waiters hands are not clean"...C'MON what nonsense is that. Puttanesca and Alfredo? I have never seen these pasta dishes on the menu before. If you are looking for old italian cuisine you are in the wrong place. Every time I go to La P. my experience seems like it always gets better. Chef Francesco your a style and taste is unforgettable. Not to forget the wonderful staff, always making me feel at home...Highly recommended ...The ossobuco and risotto...WOW

Pros: perfect for small parties

Posted 10/27/07

This place is for old people who have lost their taste buds. I've been here four times because I am crazy and keep giving it 'one more try.' The service is pretty much non existent - a fairly quick lunch is an hour and half, while a leisurely dinner is three hours?!! You're only eating for maybe 20-25 minutes and waiting and waiting and waiting the rest of the time while the waiter ignores you. How on earth does it take an hour to make carbonara or puttanesca or alfredo pasta? Not an hour. Also, the waiter don't wash their hands. I've seen it countless times. The chianti is watered-down house read. ICK! The salad is never fresh, the mozzarella is old, the cheese is not fresh grated, this place is as bad as the Olive Garden. Mario Batali eat your heart out? Are you crazy? No way, this place is the pits and it always gives me the (rhymes with 'pits).

Posted 06/10/07

A very cozy romantic atmosphere. Francesco the Chef is outstanding. Mild mannered, old school tradition, well organized. His passion to cooking is unmatched, he is a culinary professional, but his passion is a gift given to Francesco from his momma Couzzo. Mr.Xavier you're great. Carlo you're a great co-owner. This is the only place where my own dad would eat at least 3 bowls of Marinara sauce Francesco makes, as if it was his favorite soup. Mr.Mario your deserts rock...the prices are moderate, the service is unmatched and the antique bar well it has a history in itself. Great place to take a date out.

Pros: Thumbs up

Cons: nada

Posted 04/18/07

I found it by chance last year on a friend last minute recommendation and I've been hooked ever since. If there is a party there, you'll have no other choice but to dance, not because they'll force you, but because the ambiance is SO great. Food is excellent, and so is the service. It was remodeled recently, and it looks even better. Once, they have this young couple, that they sang in English, Spanish, Italian, Sicilian, etc, without an accent in any of the languages, it was so inviting that I saw a 90 years old woman dancing. For a nice family oriented place, dont miss this one.

Pros: Food, service, ambiance

Cons: still looking for one

Posted 10/22/06

If you go in the daytime, it feels like you are dining in an Open Garden, because of the glass Rooftop; at night, it's romantic and the atmosphere is great.

The food is incredible! The best thing I had there so far was the sweet potato soup, mashed sweet potatoes (when in season)and the lobster tails with champagne sauce!

I've also had some private parties there with family - excellent food and service.
Chef Francesco made this past New Year's Eve memorable.

Pros: excellent wines, best risotto, Owner's present

Cons: none, none

Posted 01/28/06

Often crowded. Music is sometimes too loud, but the staff will turn it down if you ask. The reason it is loud is because of the acoustics in the restaurant that allow conversations to carry clearly and easily, and the music blocks that out. Their music selection is usually relatively good and unique, though. They sometimes have a live piano player who does lounge singer type stuff, but quite well. Can be fun.

That's all I can really criticize them for :)
Best Italian food I have had in Brooklyn!!!
They deliver, too.

Pros: food, quality, delivery

Cons: expensive, loud music, crowded

Posted 01/12/06

I was visiting from Massachusetts and wanted to take my daughter to dinner. I did a search for places to dine in her neighborhood. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the food ( unbelievable ) the atmosphere (felt like I was in Italy) and the prices ( very reasonable) The cold antipasto stole my heart and palate. My daughter is a chef in Manhattan and she was impressed as well. Her veal was outstanding . I recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian food. Oh and the cannoli OH MY GOSH the best I have ever eaten. I will go back there several times before returning to Massachusetts

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Food

Cons: None, None, None

Posted 12/27/05

I LOVED the food here! The service left something to be desired. My friend and i went in and waited to be noticed let alone seated for a good 5 minutes, when we flagged a waiter who was no help and were seated by a bartender. We chose to sit outside, which was nice, but the outdoor furniture isnt the most comfortable. I would recommend to them better outdoor furniture. The waiter was nice, not very attentive, but overall ok. and the food was AMAZING. I would go back just for the Penne with zuccini and cherry tomoatoes was soo good, and what my friend go he loved too, i'm not sure what it was exactly some potoato pasta. but anyway great food ok service

Pros: Great Food

Posted 06/24/05

From the moment you walk in , you will be taken back by the atomosphere, and the food is better than any Italian Restuarant I have ever been to.

I absolutely reccommend La Piazzetta to families, dates, girls or guys night out and perfect for parties. I have had several parties here and they were a hit!
Lenore

Posted 09/28/04

Everything from the service, food, atmosphere and wine list is great. Since it is not in the trendy part it is more of a unique and traditional italian restaurant. The food was excellent. I would recommend the Gnocci, ravioli or risotto. The pastries are delicious too. Try this place you will not be disappointed.

Pros: good value, friendly service, great food

Posted 08/29/04

The food at La Piazetta has great flavor, subtle yet incredible taste. I love the friendly feel to the whole place it felt like cheers. From the moment you step in everyone greets you like you been there before.

The high glass ceiling brings great warmed and the lighting is something very special you won't find anywhere else.

It's also great place to drink wine as they have a good selection.

I highly recommend this restaurant for big parties as well as to romance someone.

Pros: wine, atmosphere, price

Posted 08/25/04

I've tried plenty of the neigborhood restaurants and they're OK, but this one has something different about it. You can go out to eat here on a first date to impress a girl and not go broke in the meantime or for a business lunch to close a deal, or just in jeans on any night of the week for a simple plate of risotto at the bar and still feel comfortable. Even though I had only been there once before I was made to feel as though I was a regular customer. The host made me feel right at home and even the chef came out to greet my table. I was very impressed by that! Try any one of the homemade pasta dishes, they're inexpensive and delicious.

Pros: Affordable, Outside seating area, Pleasant atmosphere

Cons: , No smoking area, Closed Monday

Posted 08/25/04

I have lived in this neighborhood for many years now, and I have watched business come and go. I remember when La Piazzetta (Graham Central) was a laundromat and it just amazes me how the owners were able to transform it into a pleasant ambiance. The food is gourmet level at a reasonable price. My wife and I can't get enough of it, so we make it a point to go once a week to wind down and catch up. My only complaint is that I wish the music was a little more versatile.

Pros: Great food., Good price.

Cons: , Monotonous music.

Posted 08/24/04

Plain and simple is just really good food for the price and the ambience is great!!

It's a very comfortable place feels like some great chefs personal garden!! I love the cold anti-pasta. The clams linguine is to die for there!!!

I rather take a 10 mintue train ride to La Piazetta from union sq cause for the price and great food is worth it. The price is right also... brooklyn prices not manhattan... hehe.

Pros: price, food, ambience

Posted 08/24/04

It was raining so hard the night we coincidentally took shelter underneath the canvas awning of LaPiazzetta Restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Shockingly it was the first time we've ever noticed this restaurant. We sat outside under the star painted ceiling watching the rain drench the sidewalk, only 10 feet in front of us. It was cozy and we kept dry. Javier, the waiter came over with fresh warm bread with olive oil and balsamic for dipping. We enjoyed the soft music while waiting for our homemade pasta and Salmon stuffed with crab meat. Delish! The atrium dining room where we enjoyed warm strawberry crepes for dessert and homemade anisette was romantic yet casual and the sound of the rain beating on the glass ceiling along with the live jazz band made for a very memorable night. We've been back 4 times so far and still love it.

Pros: Fabulous tasting food, Great Ruby Red Cosmos, Romantic but fun

Cons: , Happy hour ends 7pm, Only 7 desserts or so

Posted 08/23/04

Don't worry about how much youre gonna spend or how great the food is cause thats a given!!! But the atmosphere is phenonemal!!! Dominick the host or owner whoever he is make you feel like youre a guest at his home!!

You gotta check it La Piazzetta, you won't reget the time you spend there.

The Nora Jones Music they play there was a 10!!!

Pros: atmosphere, price, food

Posted 08/23/04

This place is amazing! The staff is phenominal! The food is the best Italian that I have ever had! Try the Gnocchi...I didn't even like gnocchi before I had it from La Piazetta...now it's my favorite! Also, for beverages, try the homemade Anisette! It's delicious. You can't go wrong here. The prices are right too!

Pros: Good Prices, Great Food, Excellent Ambiance

Posted 08/17/04