Il Passatore

Have visited Il Passatore multiple times and it’s always a delight. Beautiful interior and spacious outdoor seating. Love the Brussels sprouts salad, and cant go wrong with any of their pasta dishes. Excellent Italian restaurant in northern Brooklyn. One note: bring back the raspberry gelato!

Hello!!! Is AllFunNewYork again! Now we went for dinner with friends to this place. We sat in their very cute backyard and we had a great time! This place was so good!!! The spritz were amazing and on point for a crazy hot summer day in nyc! Now the pasta! Wowwwww! I had the seafood pasta special with a spicy sauce and in telling you worthhhh ITT!! I would definitely come back again! Oooh wait almost forgot!! The homemade gelato!! Oh yah! Hahah don’t forget to get it yummmm!

I am a loyal customer of Il Passatore, I have been going there for more than two years now. In fact, I was there just the other night, with family. The food was excellent, authentic Italian food, just like we have come to expect when we go to Il Passatore. And the wine was excellent as well! The staff is always attentive and very nice. Honestly, Il Passatore is a little gem, definitely one of the best restaurants in this area.

A gem in Brooklyn! Fantastic pasta and loved their semi outdoor seating.

Great dinner! The butternut squash pasta dish is not one to miss, and the brussel sprout salad is light and refreshing. Honestly don’t think you can go wrong.

okey lets start this one. Location is nice, the service was a lovely lady, you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed by all the tables but she kept it very cool. The food was great, the Insalata di Cavolini di Bruxelles and the Insalata di Spinacini, Pecorino e Mele was very good, def recommended but the Fritto Misto was a bit too dry for my taste. The tortellini was good a good spice to it but it wasn’t wow, I def wouldn’t get it again. overall a nice beautiful space in the heart of Williamsburg.

I mean.. i am picky but my gf is not. She said it was the worst food she ever tried outside.. Servers are very nice, i just hope they were not being racist and giving us awful food.. We enjoyed the cheap rose wine tho

This is a perfect place for the family! All the dishes were really phenomenal, the pasta special was such a perfect light pasta dish & tiramisu with blackberries on top had a perfect alignment of layers.

Have visited Il Passatore multiple times and it’s always a delight. Beautiful interior and spacious outdoor seating. Love the Brussels sprouts salad, and cant go wrong with any of their pasta dishes. Excellent Italian restaurant in northern Brooklyn. One note: bring back the raspberry gelato!

Hello!!! Is AllFunNewYork again! Now we went for dinner with friends to this place. We sat in their very cute backyard and we had a great time! This place was so good!!! The spritz were amazing and on point for a crazy hot summer day in nyc! Now the pasta! Wowwwww! I had the seafood pasta special with a spicy sauce and in telling you worthhhh ITT!! I would definitely come back again! Oooh wait almost forgot!! The homemade gelato!! Oh yah! Hahah don’t forget to get it yummmm!

I am a loyal customer of Il Passatore, I have been going there for more than two years now. In fact, I was there just the other night, with family. The food was excellent, authentic Italian food, just like we have come to expect when we go to Il Passatore. And the wine was excellent as well! The staff is always attentive and very nice. Honestly, Il Passatore is a little gem, definitely one of the best restaurants in this area.

A gem in Brooklyn! Fantastic pasta and loved their semi outdoor seating.

Great dinner! The butternut squash pasta dish is not one to miss, and the brussel sprout salad is light and refreshing. Honestly don’t think you can go wrong.

okey lets start this one. Location is nice, the service was a lovely lady, you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed by all the tables but she kept it very cool. The food was great, the Insalata di Cavolini di Bruxelles and the Insalata di Spinacini, Pecorino e Mele was very good, def recommended but the Fritto Misto was a bit too dry for my taste. The tortellini was good a good spice to it but it wasn’t wow, I def wouldn’t get it again. overall a nice beautiful space in the heart of Williamsburg.

I mean.. i am picky but my gf is not. She said it was the worst food she ever tried outside.. Servers are very nice, i just hope they were not being racist and giving us awful food.. We enjoyed the cheap rose wine tho

This is a perfect place for the family! All the dishes were really phenomenal, the pasta special was such a perfect light pasta dish & tiramisu with blackberries on top had a perfect alignment of layers.

Hello!!! Is AllFunNewYork again! Now we went for dinner with friends to this place. We sat in their very cute backyard and we had a great time! This place was so good!!! The spritz were amazing and on point for a crazy hot summer day in nyc! Now the pasta! Wowwwww! I had the seafood pasta special with a spicy sauce and in telling you worthhhh ITT!! I would definitely come back again! Oooh wait almost forgot!! The homemade gelato!! Oh yah! Hahah don't forget to get it yummmm!

The food was good, but it took an hour for the entrées to be served after the appetizers. I noticed the server was more attentive to a bigger party, they got their bread, wine and food before us, even though they came after us- Kinda sucked. We also got the wrong salad at first, so then had to ask the server to correct it. I got the linguine àlla carbonara, which was tasty, but had way too much pieces of meat in it and little amount of pasta in my opinion, it was also kind of salty. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Decent food and good service. We stumbled into this restaurant while seeking somewhere to grab lunch for colleagues in town. I like that they have gluten free pasta. The prices make sense for the area but not for the meals themselves. The portions are small and not super flavorful.

From out of town and just picked this place on random... best choice ever! Waiter was very kind and made great recommendations and the atmosphere was very relaxing! Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice neighborhood restaurant.

Delicious homemade pasta and sparkling red wine! Tiramisu was excellent as well. I enjoyed our meal and that it was quiet enough for us to chat without having to yell. Service was good

Everything looked good and menu was very attractive. We order to share the Butternut Squash Tortellini and the Bistecca al Pepe Rosa. Both were ok but they came a little cold and the meat lack of juice (we ordered medium rare). Price: $50

Delicious food and excellent service! We got the butternut ravioli, spicy ravioli, ragu, and truffle ravioli (a daily special). The truffle and butternut were exceptional. We also had a few bottles of wine based off of the servers recommendation that were delicious. And the tiramisu was very good. I'd come here for pasta (especially the ravioli or daily special ravioli) any time I could.

The food is amazing!!! I make it a point to dine here any time I am in the Brooklyn area. Can't wait till I am there again!

I have a theater nearby, and I always pressure my casts into going to Il Passatore after we close a show. I loooove the food here, and the ambiance was lovely! We were actually very silly and walked in on Valentine's Day without a reservation (our show closed that night and we weren't thinking ahead), and they were packed up but still found seats for us at the bar and were super lovely with us the entire time we were there.

There aren't many restaurants in NYC from the Romagna region of Italy. This is a small region bordered with the Appennini mountains to the West, and the Adriatic sea to the East, mainly known for its riviera. It is also known in Italy for a popular dish called piadina. A piadina (or piada for short) is a thin, unleavened flatbread made with flour, water, olive oil or lard, and traditionally cooked on a terracotta surface called "testo". Stuffed with vegetables, meat, prosciutto, salame, or cheese, piadina is a quintessential Italian street food. Il Passatore, which takes its name from a famous bandit from 1800, serves a rather tasty piadina con uova occhio di bue. It is served open-face with two eggs sunny side up, arugula, mozzarella, and prosciutto di Parma. The pasta dishes I've tried are all good: from the spaghetti alla carbonara (eggs, pancetta, and Parmigiano cheese), to the maltagliati al ragu' (homemade wide egg noodles with Bolognese sauce), and the tagliolini al salmone e piselli (smoked salmon and peas in a cream sauce). If you like pasta, you won't be disappointed. Other dishes we recommend are the eggs Norwegian, cavolo e zucca hash (2 eggs with kale, butternut squash, shaved Parmigiano cheese, and roasted potatoes), vegetarian lasagna, and the burger of the day (usually Wagyu burger). We've only been here for lunch on weekends, but the food is so good and I would not hesitate to suggest this place for dinner as well. What I like the most about Il Passatore is that the food is very tasty, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Whether you're dining in the main area, or whether you're enjoying the outdoor patio, it's easy to just unwind and relax here. Perfect to take your family here, to catch up with a friend, or to come with small kids. Over the many times we've come to Il Passatore we got to know the owner/chef and his family. In fact, we would often find the whole family (wife and 3 kids) here having lunch on a Saturday. They always treated us like family, often offering us dessert or a shot of homemade liqueur, and occasionally giving us to try dishes that were not on the menu. To me, Il Passatore feels like home.

Excellent food and service I loved this place, vibes are super cool , my favorite Italian place

Pasta Pasta Pasta my absolute favorite! We ordered -- Tagliolini al Salmone e Piselli; Long thin cut pasta with smoked salmon & sweet peas in cream sauce. Tagliatelle al Ragu; Long thin cut pasta w/ traditional Bolognese style ragu. Both were very delicious but the salmon pasta was to die for. The sauce was spectacular, warm, creamy and smooth. I'd get this same dish everytime.

The food was outstanding! For starters, I enjoyed the buffalo mozzarella salad (best I've ever had) and the rice balls, both were delicious ! For my entree, I had the butternut squash tortelli in a brown butter sauce. It was absolutely perfect, I wish I could eat it every day!!! 5/5 for the food, however the restaurant was freezing. The back door was completely open, making the restaurant feel almost as cold as outside ! I will return for the food but hope next time it's not so cold in there !

Kevin Godbee is with Lori Brown at Il Passatore. 9m · New York · Shared with Public Ill-Fated Il Passatore: I am doubly-flabbergasted, after our poor experience with both food and service to see all of the 5-star reviews online. On Google, there are a ton of 5-star reviews with zero text. That, along with our experience is quite suspect. (It's easier to program a bot to create accounts, and hit five stars than it is to have them write something that doesn't sound machine-generated. I looked on Yelp. Same thing. I'm completely dumbstruck! It was even recommended from a friend that lives in Williamsburg. One review says, "This is probably the only legitimately Italian restaurant I have been to in NYC. They even speak Italian and the menu is in Italian. Love it." There was A LOT of talk between the one of two FOH guys and the kitchen. He spent half his time at the pass just yammering away with the chef - NOT in Italian. They were all speaking Spanish, and ignoring the only customers in the place. The other half of the time they were on their phones - still ignoring the only customers in the place. We were there for 1.5 hours on a Saturday night, and the place was empty besides us. Even so, we were still squished into the smallest table. The menu is NOT in Italian. It is 99% English with a few Italian words thrown in. People are so dumb. No one out of the two FOH, and two BOH people knew anything about any of the wines. We got lucky on our pick, as it was quite good. It was the best thing we had. I'm completely shocked that so many reviews use descriptions such as "authentic", "homemade pasta", "best Italian in NY". It is the complete opposite. The focaccia bread was average. The Caprese di Bufala seemed like it had been made in advance and sitting in the refrigerator. It came out fast, seemed wilted, and old, and the cheese looked like it had been sitting around for a while. The Fritto Misto - (so authentic with the fancy Italian words!) - Pan-fried calamari, rock shrimp & leeks w/spicy tomato sauce dip & fresh lemon was ok. It was the least worst thing we ate. It was over-fried - extra crispy, too crispy and burnt for me. Lori didn't mind that. The Spaghetti alla carbonara looked great, but had no flavor. (Btw, we added salt to everything, and still ...) The Tagliatelle al ragu' - Long thin cut pasta w/ traditional Bolognese style ragu. A better description would be - Leftover boxed pasta, microwaved, elegantly tossed in Sloppy Joe Meat Sauce not quite as good as your mother would make. It really tasted like a pasta Sloppy Joe.

My go-to Italian spot! Everything is amazing but the spinach fettuccine w pork is my fav :'-) love y'all

Food was delicious and service was fantastic, these guys are genuine and really take care of you. Highly recommend the mussels among other things - great portions for a solid price, will certainly be coming back.

Haven't been here in a couple years but came again last night. I used to eat here a lot but moved further away. But so happy I made the trek back. It was just as delicious as I remembered! Started with the chilled Lambrusco, and pear salad. Both were perfect for a hot summer night. Then ordered the gorgonzola gnocchi. So great, like heavenly, creamy pillows in my mouth.

Il Passatore is a small, cozy Italian restaurant turning out traditional pastas and other dishes. We stumbled across this place somewhat after being turned away somewhere and needing to stay in the area for a party. We were lucky to get a seat around 8 on a Saturday, as diners after us faced a wait. Free, average bread was accompanied by above-average olive oil and balsamic. Scallops ($12) were simple and had a good sear. Our pastas were both solid but the cavatelli ($19) with mushrooms and thick gobs of goat cheese was the clear winner. Prices feel high, with pastas approaching $20, but maybe this nondescript stretch of East Williamsburg has been more upscaled than I thought. There are some good values for wine. Service is good. Atmosphere is homey and not particularly stylish, but the tin ceiling, exposed brick, and low lighting make this work for a casual date. I wouldn't be mad if this was my neighborhood Italian place. Nice choice if you're in the area.

It's very rare for me to eat non-Asian food, but whenever I want to eat "fancy" I make my boyfriend drive us here. They have a cute outdoor garden that is open in the warmer months and the place overall feels very rustic. I always try something different and their menu is seasonal, but I've never tried anything bad here. Their free bread that comes with the table is really good and we usually ask for seconds. The calamari is really good here, which we usually get if no other appetizer catches our eye. For the pasta, it's always a good serving and always very fresh. The lasagna here is vegetarian and really good! The staff is always accommodating and friendly here, which I really like, especially since we come in and not being able to pronounce most of the pasta dishes correctly. One of the few places I enjoy non-Asian food at. Highly recommend.

Very attractive place, definetly my go-to for Italian food. Staff is very friendly, pastas are good and made daily. Gelato is absolutely amazing. Nutella is my favorite flavor so far ^^

Very friendly service, the prices are ok and the food is nicely prepared. They make their own pasta. The grilled artichokes appetizer is well made and tasty. The place has been around for fifteen years (?) and still strong

My wife and I have been in New York for four days now and all us L.A. folk have been doing, is, EATING. So, today after a huge lunch I was going to try bow out of our dinner plans this tonight. "Au contraire mon amour" my wife said to me, so, off we go to Il Passatore! Not even vaguely hungry, I was polite as hell with our friends treating us this traditional Itailian pasta dinner. So, I order my usual Caesar Salad and my usual Lingini Bolaganse and thought I would twirl my fork and make it look like I was eating. But, low and behold, my faux dinner I ordered was really good. The salad and pasta dishes were fresh, cooked and dressed perfectly and I had No Problem polishing off both orders. The wine we ordered went great with our meal and the atmosphere was comfortable and quiet. What I planned as a polite gesture to some old friends, turned out to be a very good dinner with some old friends. Suprise - Suprise and good for you Il Passatore showing me up with this unexpected delicious dinner!

A bit disappointed. I chose this place based off the rating and the photos. Turns out there are better other places that are way better. The service was great which is their saving grace, but the food left a lot to be desired. My friend and I came here craving hearty pasta dishes, so she ordered the Bolognese and I ordered the lamb Ragu. Both came with absolutely way too much sauce. So much so that we had to scrape most of it off and put it to the side in order to get to the noodles. There were also not very many noodles to fill up a plate so (there was about a cup of noodles - cooked - with about 2 to 3 cups worth of meat sauce). It was a shame to waste all of that meat sauce but there was so much we couldn't even eat it with bread but they kept giving us. The lamb Ragu had a lot of really big chunks of tasty and tender lamb which I would've eaten if it had come with more noodles. TL;DR: too much sauce to pasta ratio. So unsatisfying that we made plans to get pasta somewhere else the next day.

Ok quality. A bit overpriced i have to say as they don't follow the authentic Italian recipes. For that part of the town it's a good Italian place. I'd highly recommend visiting

The butternut squash tortelli is amazing, great prices, friendly staff, love the patio. Have already been back twice!

Service was good, everyone was really nice. The food on the other hand was a huge disappointment. It was not restaurant quality. We ordered the Carpaccio di Manzo, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Tortelli di Zucca e Olio Tartufato. It tasted like microwaved pasta with watery canned sauce. Even the starter bread was crumbly. Not giving it a second chance.

this is the best italian food in new york, everyone is so kind and its a relaxing place to hang out and have unique, fresh meals. the whole staff is so kind and inviting.

This place is so awesome. Went on a Friday night without a reservation, staff asked if we wanted to eat inside or outside and kindly showed us what the outdoor seating was like before we decided. We ordered the brussel sprouts salad and piadina to begin with. The salad was perfectly crunchy and salty cheesy without being too overwhelming, the only thing I did wish is that it had a little more of the olive oil and lemon. I got the butternut squash toretelli and my friend got the spaghetti carbonara. The tortelli was delicious, light yet filling with everything cooked to perfection (this is a great option for people who don't like cheese fillings). The spaghetti carbonara was also SO good, perfectly creamy, savory, and mildly smoky from the pancetta. I was glad that is wasn't too cheesy or dairy tasting. Lastly for dessert we got the tiramisu. It was good but not great, I didn't get as much of a coffee flavor as I usually like. The food is great and staff is super nice, prices are very reasonable too. Will definitely be going back to try more of their menu!

Nothing to say, perfect service, food is just something else and the ambience feels really cozy and friendly!

Not just the best Italian food but at the best prices too. Always a great, relaxed experience with outstanding service. They're very safe and cleanly during the current situation, too.

Il Passatore is the perfect spot for a pleasant date or solo "treat yourself" night. From the fresh ingredients in the caprese, to the creamy truffle sauce in the mushroom pasta, to the crisp Prosecco - I left happy with the variety of flavors that my mouth got to try. Their heated outdoor patio kept me plenty warm on a below 30 degree night. As Italian restaurants are comparatively sparse in E. Williamsburg, I definitely plan to visit again!

So sad when your favorite spot turned into something different. Well, it doesn't look any different including the decor or the menu.. BUT, the food is not the same. They must have change the management or lost their chef, but nothing tastes like real Italian food anymore.

This place is a wonderful treat in a neighborhood already filled with good food. They really have incredible food, bursting with flavor. The best handmade pasta, delicious olive oil, and the Tiramisu...OMG!!! The atmosphere is so inviting. It's great for first dates, and night out with the wife, it's a great place to bring your parents in from out of town. It's just AWESOME!!!

A cozy Italian restaurant that my friend wanted to visit for their wine selection. Seating is a bit uncomfortable, they pack their small space with too many tables so you're basically elbow-to-elbow with the other patrons on both sides of you. You can't even have conversation without everyone being able to hear every word. We weren't super hungry, so we split the calamari and octopus appetizers - both of which were prepared very well with quality seafood. Would be open to coming back at a different hour to try their traditional pasta dishes next time I'm in the area.

Got takeout here for the first time last night and must say...we've been missing out! Pastas were on point (some stuffed squash pasta with butter and truffle sauce was the standout). And they were speedy! Would highly recommend for a solid, quaint Italian spot in the neighborhood.

Expected better service since the night was not busy. Guess they were more interested in the reservation for a party of 8 that came much later in the evening. It took over 15 mins to put our order in after our drinks came to the table. Food could be seasoned better. Good enough if you're hungry and just need to pop in somewhere close by. Will likely not return.

Very average tasting pasta. I'm not sure how this place has 4 stars, you're better off visiting Olive Garden. The tiramisu also had no flavor to it at all. The other guest in my party had to send back the crème brûlée because it was undercooked and watery.

After accompanying our friend to her tattoo appointment just down the block at Gristle, my friend and I were looking for somewhere to kill an hour or two and were drawn right into Il Passatore for brunch. Man, I really enjoyed the Cavolo e Zucca Hash (kale, diced butternut squash, onions, and shaved Parmesan with accompanying eggs + roasted potatoes) and she loved the Norwegian Benedict. Both were full of flavor but not ~too~ heavy for a hot, almost-summer day. I don't really have any other reason to return to this part of Bushwick but would consider doing so just to try their dinner menu. I can imagine they do right by pasta. PS. Not sure why Google says cash only, they definitely accept cards.

This is my go-to in the neighborhood for good-quality, reasonably priced Italian food. Not the sort of place that you'd travel from far away to go to, but a very decent spot if you live in the neighborhood. - The pistachio-crusted artichoke is really yummy. - No extensive wine list, but they have decent house wine with a very generous pour for $8 or so. - Every pasta I've had there has been really good.

Perfect home-y Italian restaurant! They have a cute spaced out backyard patio with heaters (great for those of us still apprehensive about indoor dining). The food was absolutely amazing. I shared 2 different pastas and 2 desserts, and I wish my stomach was big enough for more. The lamb ragu was light yet filling, and the cavatelli was perfectly al dente. I cannot recommend il passatore enough!

Didn't expect it but, Il Passatore was simply fantastic. The atmosphere of this place is great and so inviting! OMG, their Tiramisu was absolutely delicious, such a great dish with terrific flavors. The crew was spectacular, literally everyone. Why haven't I tried Il Passatore before?

I was the brave mom, bringing an almost two months old and three year old to this small place that my friend promised "big portion and good food". I have to say the food didn't not disappoint - pastas were good our carbonara with pancetta (decadently creamy but balanced with pancetta) and lamb ragu (tasty and came with loads of meat and sauce. The appetizers were good too, but I would say the grilled octopus was a bit too well cooked. The staff was exceptionally gracious to accommodating- remember I came with two ticking bombs.

Great little place. Had the prosciutto and mozzarella piata which is always fantastic. The meatballs weren't really very special, but good, and in an excellent sauce with a hint of spiciness (we ate up about two baskets of their awesome bread finishing the sauce that came with the meatballs!). My main dish was a pasta dish with lamb; beautiful, fat ribbons of al dente pasta in a bolognese type sauce with lamb. The pasta itself was probably the highlight of the visit. We ended with a ricotta cheesecake and espressos which was exceptional. Two things that, for my tastes, could be improved: everything involving red sauce I found very salty. It certainly didn't ruin it for me, but I think that tuning down the salt would make a positive difference. Second: the meatballs were a little...tough. Having them more tender would be nice. This is a great place; very much worth visiting.

My fiance has been here several times and loved the food. She took me out here for dinner and unfortunately the food was just ok this time around. Had the Bruschette to start, Tagliatelle all Bolognese for the pasta, and a fish of the day. The starter was fine but the pasta was super salty and the fish was too greasy and oily. They have many options on the menu and dessert too. Wine and beer only and CASH ONLY.

A small unique, relaxing, and beautiful restaurant in Williamsburg! The servers are very friendly and accommodating. I never felt rushed when I have dined in with my coworkers even on a weekend. Highly recommended making a reservation for a party of 4 or more for dinner on a weekend. The food is amazing! From the gnocchi to the lasagna, to the stuffed chicken. Everything is to die for!

Just eh. I wanted to love this place more than I did, but it just wasn't anything special. It was small which could be nice sometimes, but I felt like we were sitting on top of the couple next to us. The menu was not very diverse and the prices were a little high. It wasn't bad, but it also just didn't blow me away. The burrata was delicious, though, I will say. I would return if I had to, but given the many options in the neighborhood, it's not likely.

Was looking for a homey Italian restaurant. This place was small and cute. The service and food were just okay. We left still feeling hungry

We came yesterday for dinner Food was delicious, great service. I didn't get the name of my server but he was awesome. Definitely coming back!

Great dinner in an unassuming locale. Delightful service, & delicious food. Reasonably priced, too! (The garden/patio out back is lovely, though not much air circulation in this heat. But we survived...)