Bocca Lupo
(718) 243-2522
391 Henry St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.688
-73.9975
Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
What People Are Saying About Bocca Lupo
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
Restaurants open so infrequently on Cobble Hill's west side that neighbors instantly filled this corner spot with an attractively priced wine list and stay-a-while bar. Genuinely friendly service further ingratiates the Italian charmer, whose name translates as "good luck."
The Food
Bocca Lupo is not immune to the overload of choices that plague small plates menus. Lean towards hearty fare for best results: The sausage, fennel and caramelized onion bruschetta melts agreeably in the mouth, and the sweet sausage panini with slightly bitter broccoli rabe feels made for a hearty bottle of red. However, the small sandwiches on untoasted bread called tramezzini are too expensive for their size. Better to jump into plates like the luscious veal meatballs or the shrimp scampi, floating in a buttery sauce that begs for extra bread. Be prepared for inconsistency--one night the risotto tasted burnt, the next luscious, and the cheese plate wavered from mind-blowing to disappointing.
User Reviews
246mag
January 12, 2009
Hands down my favorite Italian in the Cobble Hill area! Great bar for cocktails & sharing food at the bar. Lamb is great my favorite, thought the cheese plate is composed of a good selection of Italian cheeses. Weekends it gets a little crowded (evenings), though is still seems fairly 'undiscovered' for brunch, and in my opinion, they serve the best quality brunch in the area. Though, several of my friends have remarked the portions at brunch are on the smaller side for the price. Still, I highly recommend this place for any meal, anytime.
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goose4dog
August 08, 2008
I eat here all the time. Best food for value in Cobble Hill. Great Lamb chops. Try any and all desserts here they are all so good.
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Secondi
July 31, 2008
I am in the fortunate position to be able to say that this is the closest restaurant to my front door. Bocca Lupo is jazzed enough for me to have lunch & dinner meetings with my clients, yet enough of a neighborhood joint for me to swing by for a quick espresso on my way out the door. Highbrow design concealing down-to-earth atmosphere & consistently delicious food -- who could ask for anything more? A well-crafted wine & beverage menu? Yup, they've got that, too. So what's with the negative reviews around here? I dunno. Maybe those folks were expecting to find Le Bernardin? Relax, people. The beauty of this restaurant lies in the informality of its experience: The centerpiece of a visit to Bocca Lupo is the act of sharing the food & drink among the people you're with. Now about those particulars... Don't pass up the lamb chops (excellent dish, excellent deal), try the zucchini from the Contorni menu (seasoned with black pepper & tossed with almonds, adds an interesting flavor to the meal as a whole), and definitely go for the Nutella panini. If you're there for brunch, the baked eggs are the way to go, but make sure to order the bread pudding for dessert. See you there...
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What to Drink:
Though there are wines that top $80 a bottle, there are also more than 10 exellent choices under $30. Try the deep and fruity 2004 Sangiovese di Toscana for $26.
The Extras:
All kids meals are under $5 and come served with a juice box and a scoop of pudding.
Know Before You Go:
DJs play a mix of jazz, funk and soul from Thursday through Saturday nights and on Sunday for brunch.
When to Go:
Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm and features items like amaretto bread pudding with cherries and marscapone ($9), plus the requisite egg dishes.
