One of the Great things in NYC
by Keith Lathon (42 reviews)
April 21, 2010 - Really likes it
This is the first Italian restaurant we took my son Kyle to; its was my family's favorite place to eat when I lived in New York. My father- in-law is the only man I've known to have a "When Harry Met Sally" moment in a restaurant when he had the Cuttlefish in its own ink "Risotto Col Nero" its was a moment that I will always remember for the rest of my life. If you eat here you can learn a thing or two which makes Italian food one of the World's great cuisines. One of the things I truly miss about moving from NYC, I wish I could have been able to take it with me to Atlanta. I miss you guys.
great place
by typequte (6 reviews)
August 01, 2010 - Likes it
The food is delicious. As many times as I've gone I've never seen the same thing on the menu twice. The vibe is great very warm and cozy. Several times I've seen the chef come out to see if the people are eating the food and enjoying it
great place, very busy
by Julian (50 reviews)
March 27, 2008 - Likes it
I'm not from Brooklyn, but my friends tell me that yes, Al Di La is always this busy. It was well worth it, though; excellent food and wine, restrained but attentive service, and a great vibe overall. While you're waiting for a table, you can always hang out in the adjacent wine bar, which has a fine selection of wines by the glass.
Soul-Nourishment
by Miranda (22 reviews)
December 08, 2008 - Likes it
Al di La is open for lunch now and since my husband and I have been wanting to check the place out but were: a. afraid the hype would lead us to be let down, and b. afraid our wallets would spontaneously explode if we ate dinner here....we were delighted at the new lunch option.I have to say, I was very happy with the food, the service, and the decor.Al di La definitely has an Old World down-at-the-heels charm from a design point of view. The floor tiles are chipped and the ceiling paint is peeling, but somehow this all feels intentional. Soothing opera-esque music plays, the tables are worn butcher blocks and the walls are hung with interesting artwork.The food is the draw, though. My husband had the tagliatelle with ragu and I had the lasagna al forno. Yum. The ragu sauce on the tagliatelle seemed to be the same sauce on the lasagna, but it was so good that we didn't mind the overlap ;) The bechamel sauce was mingled nicely with the meat and tomato sauce, the pasta was perfectly cooked, and the lasagna had a dark, crispy crust on it. My favorite touch: the lasagna had small kernels of roasted garlic and rosemary in it.The perfect thing for a cold day.We decided it wouldn't be fair to review a place if we'd only tried two dishes, so we *forced* ourselves to order a dessert (such sacrifices...).We got the apricot almond crostatta, which came with a vanilla cream. It was good in a very Italian-dessert sort of way (crumbly crust, subtle flavors, etc.).Having dipped our toes in for lunch (which ran us nearly $50), I think I can safely say that we'll be back for a special dinner. |
Rocko
