Antica Pesa

My wife and I came in on a busy weekend night and the host was very friendly and accommodating despite us not having any reservations. While we did have to wait a little bit for a table, we relaxed by the couch which provided a cozy atmosphere. Our kind server gave us some excellent recommendations and the food was phenomenal. Overall the staff went above and beyond with exceptional service and we throughly enjoyed our dining experience. Great spot for a date night.

When exploring NY during the weekend we came across Antica. We walked in and they went above and beyond to get us the seating. The food was delicious - I believe it's the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to in the USA. The atmosphere was so homie and we got a lot of attention from everyone including the management. Thank you Antica for making my NY trip so special!

Fantastic restaurant ! We did travel along the west coast (Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles) and tried more than one Italian restaurants but Antica Pesa has definitely succeeded in bringing a fine Italian cuisine to Brooklyn. The meals and dessert are refined and in line with the Italian tradition. They were delicious The service is of high standard, very kind and detail-oriented. The atmosphere was delightful with jazz music. Very good value for money. Strongly recommended!

This restaurant is a must! Every single thing that we ate was deliciously prepared.We were a party of five and all agreed, the portions and flavors were all perfect. A must is their creation on the Espresso Martini and their Crudo E Bufalo Croccante. We finished it so fast, we ordered another one. The service is top notch, starting from the owner to the wait staff! It has been a long time since I have been to a restaurant that deserves a 10 rating. Keep up the greatness.

This review is long overdue. I have been coming here for the past 4 years. Everything from the thoughtfully prepared dishes, wine list, presentation, creative combination of flavors, music, ambiance, service, hard working staff and location are 5-stars flawless. To top all this off, the owner Lorenzo is truly exceptional at making you feel at home. Perfect for date night or a night with friends - Antica Pesa is the definitive Italy-meets-Brooklyn restaurant for all four seasons. Thank you AP team for all that you do!! Until next time

If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine and not Italian-American food Antica Pesa is the restaurant for you. While eating at Antica Pesa you will imagen that you are reliving your vacation in Rome and eating at a restaurant next to the Vatican. I love this place so much that I have been three times in less than two months. The pastas made in-house daily right before your eyes as you can see into the kitchen. Allthe seafood plates that I ordered tasted fresh and not frozen. Prices are reasonable, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The drinks are also made with quality spirits. One of the reasons why this place is always running on point is because you usually see at least one of the owners always there making sure that everything is running smoothly. You can tell that owning a restaurant in Rome for 100 years has helped the Panella brothers run Antica Pesa Brooklyn like a “vero” Italian restaurant ought to be managed.

First time visiting Antica Pesa, had an absolutely incredible experience. Started with the mozzarella, which was rich and creamy. They make their own olive oil which I could not stop eating more of. Ordered the cacio e pepe which was creamy and peppery, quite filling and delicious. The pomodoro was made with fresh potatoes and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Finally, for the main course, I’d recommend the melanzana, which was perfectly cooked and and seasoned. Topped the meal off with tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato, which was wonderfully sweet.