Po Brooklyn Llc
(718) 875-1980
276 Smith St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6825
-73.9934
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
What People Are Saying About Po Brooklyn Llc
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
Despite the departure of Mario Batali, the original West Village location of Po has been popular enough to prompt the opening of a second Smith Street branch. The classy, yet comfy, formula still works: Tablecloths are white, the wainscoting perfect, and waiters wear jeans and sneakers under their aprons, and treat everyone--hipsters in band tees and young wives in maternity dresses--with equal, abundant warmth.
The Food
The rustic Italian menu makes the voyage to Brooklyn as well, resulting in stunning appetizers that have had years of perfecting. A mound of supple barley supports fresh, glistening anchovies and a drizzle of chili oil tilts the dish toward orgasmic; cucumber escapeche with capers and ricotta makes a refreshing counterpoint. Pastas and entrees don't quite hold up: A cloyingly sweet balsamic sauce clobbers bean ravioli, and rote Cajun seasoning undermines juicy Guinea hen. Desserts close with a bang, however, especially a mint gelato sundae embellished with toasted pine nuts.
Hits: Appetizers that are worthy of a destination restaurant in Manhattan.
Misses: Uneven entrees that can't live up to that strong start from the appetizers.
User Reviews
aldo2002
May 02, 2009
Go to this place for a couple of glasses of wine and the $2 white bean bruchetta as a tapas sort of snack. the restaurant is expensive for the hood and the likes of Fragole on Court offers better food at a fraction of the price (vibe is probably nicer too). Every dish we've had has been overdone, HEAVY on the salt, meat dishes extreme in fat content - My wife had a bacon pasta that was barely edible - literally a salty boo-fest. Veggie option pretty bland (our friend who came is veggie). The bottle of prosecco we had was quite tasty but again, we paid a few bucks for it. Anyway, if you grabbing a couple of glasses of wine and want a nibble I recommend, otherwise - steer clear.
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djtrank
April 13, 2009
During a recent trip to New York - where dining is a major part of the experience......Po proved to be our favorite! From appetizers to desert - everything was superb!
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seda19
August 04, 2008
If you like tomato-based pasta sauces characterized predominantly by salt and thyme, this place is for you. The basic sauce is very heavy on the salt and, for some reason, thyme. Pasta dishes containing cured meats are as a result even saltier; seafood pasta dishes with a pronounced flavor of thyme are just strange to me. Overall appetizers are better than main courses, including pastas.
read full reviewThe Details on Po Brooklyn Llc
What to Drink:
A bottle of light, dry Maretima rose ($32) pairs well with the pastas, seafood and poultry on the menu.
Prix Fixe Menu:
If you want to do the $50 six-course tasting menu, know that the entire table must order it.
The Extras:
Read up on the original Po.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Prix Fixe Menu
