La Lunetta Restaurant
(718) 488-6269
116 Smith St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6878
-73.9898
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill
What People Are Saying About La Lunetta Restaurant
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
Starting with the window's cute moon logo, the owners of the former tenant, Taku, have effortlessly morphed their somewhat austere space into a more inviting Italian restaurant that blends in better with the neighborhood. The red leather banquettes, long stretch of bar seats and spacious garden fills up quickly with the usual Smith Street mix: yuppies on dates, weekly dining parents and the occasional gay couple.
The Food
In a neighborhood full of red-sauce Italian, seasonal small plates and mostly red-sauce-free pastas are a breath of fresh air. And La Lunetta's few sops to tradition--addictive, tender meatballs and penne with creamy house-made ricotta and tender lamb--hardly qualify as ordinary. Fennel and orange slices give perfectly cooked branzino gravity, and an extra order of the fresh, crusty bread makes a perfect sopping tool for the soul-warming broth left over from a decadent pork belly dish. Il Laboratorio sorbet adds a final burst of dazzling flavor.
User Reviews
pippa82
November 29, 2008
I went here twice. Both times the service was slow and the portions were very small. The second time we went, my friend found a hair in his pasta and my fish was undercooked. I left feeling hungry. On the upside they do have a good wine selection, but it takes much too long to get your food.
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simonfiver
September 14, 2008
I thought the food here was excellent. From the bruschetta to the chocolate cake, amazing. Would highly recommend. My only negative comment would be that the portions are small, so order plenty if you're hungry.
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cateastend
July 10, 2008
This place is so bad! It is loud, the food is bad, the service is slow. I ordered the orchietta with sausage and it was so spicy. My friend ordered the meatballs and he said they sat in stomach for hours afterwards. The portions are really small except for the chicken made in a sweet and sour sauce, that was just plain weird tasting.Even the expresso they messed up, they served it with a spoon that did not fit in the cup. Don't bother coming here.
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Know Before You Go:
Specify the order in which you'd like to receive your dishes. Otherwise, they'll pile up on your table as they come out of the kitchen.
Dine at the Bar:
The bar seating provides a glimpse into the kitchen, as well as a perfect spot to chat with colorful neighborhood regulars.
The Extras:
Cookies come from around the corner at One Girl Cookies.
What to Drink:
The well-chosen wine list accommodates all budgets, with a more-than-drinkable Primitivo ($26) that pairs well with the meatier fare.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family Style Dining, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
