al di la Trattoria

"The dark, cozy space of Al Di La has been a Park Slope favorite since 1998, both as a dining destination for Anna Klinger’s northern Italian pastas and as a go-to for locals around dinner. Go for the spaghetti neri all chitarra (black spaghetti with octopus confit, basil, and hot chile peppers) and tagliatelle if it’s a first-time visit, but know that there is plenty to explore. Listen for the specials, and prepare to wait for a table at peak hours." - Eater Staff

"Al Di La in Park Slope is taking delivery and takeout orders online between 5 and 9pm every day, and they’re offering 25% off of all their bottles of wine. Little known fact: their spaghetti vongole pairs well with whatever wine you have laying around your apartment and some late-night journaling about molluscs and simpler times. If you’re in Park Slope, you can also stop by their cafe window starting at 9am." - hannah albertine

"Regarded as one of Park Slope’s finest restaurants, old-timer (founded in 1998 by Emiliano Coppa and chef Anna Klinger), Al Di La is known for its Northern Italian food and its small, perpetually-packed space. Pasta standouts include the torelli stuffed with corn and mascarpone, and spaghetti neri alla chitarra, with squid-ink pasta and octopus confit." - Robert Sietsema

"Al Di La is a Northern Italian restaurant on 5th Avenue run by a couple who lives a few blocks away and know all the longtime Park Slope parents. After all, the place has been hosting ladies' luncheons, birthday dinners, and casual weeknight pasta meet-ups since 1998. On a regular Tuesday, prioritize the tagliatelle al ragú. For a no-hassle birthday dinner, do the exact same thing, plus the trippa alla toscana, and the pork shank if it's on special. It’s usually easy to walk in and get a table, and if there’s a wait, you can grab your first glass of wine at their wine bar right behind the restaurant." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman

"Al Di La is one of our absolute favorite neighborhood Italian restaurants, and it has a near 100% success rate with just about everyone who enjoys pasta and wine. Not only does Al Di La embody the exact kind of quaint place that people think is on every corner of movie-set-Brooklyn, but their regional specialties match the charming setting. We like the spaghetti vongole, the seasonal risotto, and the fact that this restaurant has a separate wine bar where you can wait for your table." - hannah albertine, kenny yang