07/27/09

Great Brunch

by qqkris

Four of us went there for brunch yesterday and we all left happy. We order the Uova Benedette, Uova Fiorentina, Omelette with artichokes & sun dried tomatoes, and Uova al Salmone. The food was very fresh, especially the mixed green that was seved with the egg entrees. Mimosa was unlimited with brunch purchase and the waiters kept re-filling our glasses even after we were done with our food. My only complaint is that they put ice in the mimosa carafe to keep it cold. While the drink was cold but it got weak as the ice was melting. The staff was very friendly and they never rush us even though two of our friends didn't show up until 20 minutes after we were being seated. So glad that now I don't need to drive all the way to Manhattan to our usual spot, which was good but too crowded and noisy.

• Pros: Decor, Ambience, Food
• Cons: Ice in Mimosa

04/20/09

Overpriced and Underwhelming

by GinaLorenzo

We live in Park Slope. My sister had a baby shower there eight months ago. Loved it!! However, we never ate there on a "regular" (i.e. not a party occasion). Went AFTER restaurant week to avoid the prix fixe hoopla. We wanted to have the benefit of their re-vamped menu. The food was pedestrian and uninspired. A step up from the old Ital-American gravy joints. At least the NEW menu TRIES to be somewhat current, but comes of as just plain TIRED. Went with a group of 4, we all ordered differently to make sure things were tried...hmmm. We tasted and left most of the food untouched, surprised the waiter did not notice! Organic?! Fresh?! Well, I suppose canned goods can be kept "fresh" indefinitely. The decor looked like a Times Square "Tuscan Village" theme park, yuck. The place was barely seated (at 8:30 on Friday??). Won't be back.

• Pros: nothing
• Cons: everything

01/06/09

Fabulous place for a party!

by ivorysoapgirl

Scottadito is one of my favorite brunch places but very recently I held my sister's baby shower in their back room. I can't say enough about how wonderful it was. We had forty guests. We showed up and were completely taken care of by Katherine and the rest of the staff. All the guests were impressed with the quality and quantity of food and with the service; we practically had to kick people out the door at the end. The food was fresh and delicious and the servers were very attentive with the drinks. (The food was served family style so they graciously wrapped up the leftovers for us.) The back room was curtained off from the restaurant and it was bright and comfortable. Katherine said that they can hold up to sixty in the back room but we filled up the extra space with a mountain of baby shower gifts, so keep that in mind. The Fettucini al Funghi was amazing! Street parking was available up and down the adjacent streets but most of the guests parked in the garage next door.

• Pros: fresh, delicious food; excellent service
• Cons: hard wooden chairs

12/19/08

The best place to have tiramisu in a martini glass

by katmu

i usually don't eat italian cuisine or have desserts...just b/c that's not my thing. but some friends recommended this restaurant so i thought, sure, why not, i am always up for trying new places....well, WOW. i loved it! first, the food - the pasta is made fresh and you can taste the difference - it's just lighter and doesn't have that weird, chewy consistency that other italian places have. the lamb stew was to die for - delicious, savory, made just right so the meat just melts in your mouth. ...then there was dessert - have you ever had tiramisu in a martini glass? well, you will have the BEST tiramisu EVER (served in a martini glass) at Scottadito. and this is coming from someone who doesn't have a sweet tooth and usually skips dessert.

wonderful cozy dining area hidden from the street and so once you get seated in there, you don't really hear the street noises and feel transported to a friendly, warm almost rural environment, thanks to the real-wood furniture. the staff was attentive, helpful and really just let you enjoy the meal and your conversations w/o too many interruptions. I noticed that they have bench seating so they can accommodate small and large parties very well. The high ceiling makes the room feel bigger and roomier than it is, which is a plus b/c i don't like to be tightly squeezed into my table and here, you have plenty of elbow room and privacy w/o being forced to listen to another conversation close by...and check out their wine cellar right downstairs -- very good selection of wine.

12/16/08

Best Italian food in Park Slope! Friendly service, Warm Fireplaces, Garden View, Wine Cellar

by Josiane411

Great service, cozy fireplaces, delicious organic dishes served on handcrafted reclaimed wood tables in an authentic rustic Italian setting.

(Best kept secret: Scottadito is author and artist friendly especially on weekdays)

The lunch time fresh paninis have bold flavors that keep me coming back for more. Good portions at a great price and if you stop by for dinner be sure to try the fresh pastas, lamb specials, great wines and the elegant tiramisu "tini" style dessert.

Perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner on business or relaxing with friends and family.

For special occasions you can also reserve the wine cellar. Check it out!

• Pros: Great Italian Food, Fireplaces, Friendly Service

11/26/08

My FAVORITE Italian restaurant - hands down.

by bklynqt05

There is no other place that even comes close to the food, service, and ambiance that this gem has to offer. Not only are the dishes very reasonably priced, but they are to die for! I was here for a party last New Years and have been a loyal customer ever since. Their party had every great Italian dish you can think of and even included caviar and champagne! Not only was the food spectacular, but it was extremely affordable. I will definitely be back this new years - LOVE this place!

08/21/08

miracle on union street

by davidoneidas

I would like to thank the staff of Scottadito for a gracious evening last weekend! Having made arrangements to bring my party of 6 from the Brooklyn Museum of Art to another establishment on 7th (they know who they are) I made a call to Scottadito, where i was rescued via phone first by Diego, then by Katherine (who I later found out is the GM). Immedieately my party was whisked in to the back dining room and small plates from the Chef and wine guidence from Rachel (our server) helped to set the perfect tone for a beautiful evening. Thanks to the warm and genuine attentitiveness of the staff we were able to relax and enjoy as our dinner unfolded flawlessly.

Everything we sampled during the entire meal spoke of enthusiam and creativity. The starters, grilliata misto, the sfizzi, and even a simple focaccaia dipped in a roasted pepper sauce; were incredible examples of food served simply, honestly, and with care. The pasta (Orrechiette alle Verdura) which Katherine told me was made on the premises lived up to its origin, and the secondi--the scottodito lamb chops with blueberry risotto and (as a favor to my friend, with a side of veg), as well as, the Branzino with grapes and a Sambucca reduction, brought the evening to a high point.

The wine list was too sparse, but moderately priced. We ordered a Gavi and a well meaning Barbera, both were fine, however, would have preferred a winelist to match the robustness of food . The establishment definitely merits another visit (when less rushed). We did not have time to sample the dessert menu, but a simple espresso matched with a wonderful grappa - perfectly done, suggests a longer visit for a relaxed dinner with a few friends in a very warm, inviting environment. Bella! Thank you, and see you soon!

• Pros: Wonderful food, great service, lovely atmosphere
• Cons: none

06/26/08

Who's letting this food out of the kitchen?

by alelus

When I noticed the canned peaches in our pitcher of sangria, I was concerned. The hard-as-a-rock focaccia brought to the table didn't help matters, but we tried to keep an open mind. At least the red pepper dipping sauce was nice, if slightly oily. Three salad appetizers were unspectacular (but really salty), and the fourth was just plain bad - fried calamari that tasted like rubber bands coated in salt. Fine, sometimes calamari don't turn out well - for as simple and common a dish as it is, it can be hard to get right. But the main courses just put us over the edge. The gluey Orecchiette Portofino I ordered came swimming in a bath of oil. Another orecchiette dish with sausage had an unidentifiable funky flavor that we all tasted and tried to pin down... in the end I think it may have been an overabundance of pecorino, but regardless - pecorino shouldn't be this hard to identify, and this was just off. Salmon was underdone and a bit slimy, with a side of salted-to-death vegetables. The only bright spot in the meal was the braised short rib special - tender and very tasty. Probably because it required the least amount of handling by whoever was in the kitchen. Man, even the biscotti that came with the check tasted old - hard in the middle and moisture-softened on the outside. We ate here a couple of years ago and were disappointed but thought we'd give it another shot. Now I just have to wonder how a place like this stays afloat in a neighborhood full of people so knowledgeable about food and freshness. The coop is just a couple doors down! These "organic' (really?) ingredients tasted like they'd been languishing in a corner deli. A shockingly disappointing meal.

• Pros: Very friendly service; short rib special
• Cons: Just plain bad food

03/22/08

Quality Italian in Park Slope

by ymbvpoy

Scottadito has been a very nice addition to the Park Slope culinary scene over the past couple of years. I can't speak to brunch so much, as I haven't been in over two years (and there have been some recent negative comments regarding brunch), but my experience there has always been pleasant. The food is consistently good, in my experience. It's one of the few restaurants in the neighborhood that is fully organic. I've enjoyed a variety of dishes over the years, and haven't really had anything that I could say was bad. The service is attentive, there's a fireplace which adds to the atmosphere. The prices are relatively inexpensive, and given the quality, as long as you're not expecting Babbo or Il Mulino, you should have a good experience. Also, you never know if you're going to dine next to one of Park Slopes celebrities!

03/04/08

Over-rated!

by ezzie1

Only someone who doesn't know Italian food can eat here! The bolognese is like dogfood with jarred marinara. A testimony to the surprising poor qualiy of food in Park Slope.t