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Il Passatore

Il Passatore

Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    Rachel S.
    "Great homemade pasta, I loved the pappardelle with lamb."(3 Tips)
    Angela
    "Homemade pasta is the bomb!"(3 Tips)
    Nate S.
    "... their diners, fresh, handmade pasta everyday, almost nothing over 10 bucks, and..."(2 Tips)
    Katie M.
    "The burratina pugliese is amazing."(2 Tips)
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  • Brownstone Living NYCheart icon on user image
    Brownstone Living NYCDecember 21, 2015
    Cozy space.. Great for dates, small intimate groups, and solo dinners. Authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Reasonably priced. Decent wine selection. Street parking.
  • Celena C.heart icon on user image
    Celena ChanJune 13, 2015
    Great arugula pear salad and burratina con prosciutto. We had the pappardelle con agnello for our pasta entree and it was delicious! It could've been salted a bit better though, easy fix.
  • NearSay NYC
    NearSay NYCAugust 2, 2011
    If you're big on pasta, Il Passatore is a heaven of homemade dishes, with pasta made daily and in-house. Be sure to try out Il Passatore's unique offering of la piada, flatbread stuffed with meats and
  • Sarah B.heart icon on user image
    Sarah BrinkAugust 21, 2016
    My favourite Italian in Williamsburg by far, along with Testo (associated with the same family). Super quaint, cash only. Real quality Italian food.
  • Amy T.heart icon on user image
    Amy TremmelMay 30, 2015
    Hands down favorite Italian restaurant in Williamsburg. Huge backyard, amazing food (butternut squash ravioli!), great prices. Cash only!
  • Lauren H.heart icon on user image
    Lauren HansenApril 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place! Consistently delicious, it's hard to go wrong with anything you choose. Bonus: the bread they serve is amazing and addictive.
  • Vidhi K.heart icon on user image
    Vidhi KMNovember 26, 2014
    Very small, great for two-four people. Amazing food and friendly waitstaff. Try the prosciutto scallops and shrimp risotto with a glass of red wine.
  • Belle H.heart icon on user image
    Belle HuangMarch 5, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Consistently delicious, favorite Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. Don't get me started on the whiskey bread. Affordable prices but cash only.
  • Rob M.
    Rob MarcedaJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The arugula salad with figs, pecorino, pine nuts, strawberry and truffle vinigrette plus the butternut squash tortelli is one of the most amazing meals I've ever had and I'm a carnivore! Delicioso!!!!
  • Lizzie B.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie BellmanApril 27, 2015
    Make sure you have cash! Get the butternut squash tortellini! It's amazing!
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 19, 2011
    Impressive - Piadina al Prosciutto; Rapette Rosse; Gnocchi Burro e Salvia...The dining room is cozy, with candles, exposed brick, and dark wooden floors. Read more
  • Leah H.heart icon on user image
    Leah HammerschlagOctober 15, 2014
    The menus been updated and everything's $1-2 more expensive. That being said, I would go back if I was in the neighborhood. Very tasty.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronMay 22, 2011
    Simple Italian restaurant with a simple menu...very old school the entire staff spoke only italian Which brought an authentic feeling to the place. The food was fair priced and theirs outside seating
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsNovember 15, 2013
    Charming neighborhood Italian spot. Good homemade pasta, but the kitchen could stand to use more salt.
  • Holiday
    HolidayOctober 16, 2018
    Pasta, pasta, pasta and bottles of Lambrusco- good times! And the octopus starter 💪.
  • Farah
    FarahJune 1, 2012
    The food here is so good, you'll want to kiss your waiter. Impossible to go wrong, but I love love love the papardelle with lamb ragu.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanMarch 6, 2017
    Good weekday spot. The pastas are what you're here for.
  • Soo Y.heart icon on user image
    Soo YooFebruary 10, 2022
    Great ambiance for dates. Vast menu of pastas including daily specials.
  • Danny N.heart icon on user image
    Danny NathanSeptember 5, 2016
    Good food, low key neighborhood Italian joint. We had a nice meal but haven't rushed back.
  • Ангелина К.heart icon on user image
    Amazing food!!! Very friendly staff, cozy atmosphere! However, CASH ONLY and no wifi
  • Becca B.heart icon on user image
    Becca BaeDecember 28, 2014
    Perfect portions, first Italian restaurant that didn't induce a food coma. Cash only and small dining area.
  • Hilary d.
    Hilary duPontApril 11, 2014
    Great low-key Italian food spot. Delicious & inexpensive. Get the pasta. Any pasta.
  • Rowan
    RowanFebruary 13, 2011
    Best brunch! The $14 prefix gets you coffee, a mimosa, entree, & side. Got a frittate w/ the arugula artichoke heart salad and left there happiest bruncher alive.
  • Michele L.
    Michele LJanuary 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you order alcohol w/ dinner (& sometimes even if not), you get free shots of limoncello at the end of the meal. besides that, super friendly service, beautiful atmosphere, & delicious/cheap food!
  • Daniela A.heart icon on user image
    Daniela AsaroOctober 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cavatelli with goat cheese, mushrooms and butter sauce is delicious. Sit outside if weather permits. Crema Catalana for dessert.
  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Laura D.January 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    my new secret favorite place for an italian dinner in the neighborhood. ...guess this tip means it's not a secret anymore. ;)
  • Kimberly T.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly TaylorDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the kale salad. They don't skimp on the pine nuts. Yum!
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel SheppardFebruary 7, 2015
    Great homemade pasta, I loved the pappardelle with lamb.
  • Amina H.heart icon on user image
    Amina HussainAugust 30, 2014
    Best pasta place in Williamsburg. Very authentic and fresh.
  • Ken C.
    Ken ColburnApril 8, 2010
    The baby arugula salad with pecorino, pine nuts, peaches and grapes are a perfect warm day starter! The house Primativo red wine is pretty hard to beat as well...
  • Brett J.
    Brett JJanuary 3, 2012
    Perfect dinner for two: house red, tagliatelle bolognese, lamb ragu, hearts of palm salad.
  • Robert B.
    Robert BrisitaNovember 15, 2014
    Carciofi con Finocchio is a great starter dish. The flavors meld together well.
  • Samantha R.
    Samantha RaizenMarch 15, 2010
    Try the house wine at Il Passatore- delicious and well priced! The pre-meal bread is also amazing... careful not to eat too much and be too full for the amazing meal that's coming!!
  • Athena B.
    Athena BojanglesJune 11, 2012
    Great food! Try the cavatelli, the rabbit, and the panna cotta with berries sauce
  • Veronica R.
    Veronica RJune 6, 2011
    EVERYTHING here is amazing, but the Strozzapreti Panna E Salmone and the Brussel Sprout Insalate is to DIE FOR! Read more
  • Zack K.heart icon on user image
    Zack KantorMay 20, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The butternut squash tortellini
  • Manda S.heart icon on user image
    Manda ShettletonMarch 31, 2012
    The pricing blew my mind and so did the food! Altogether rustic, charming, and terrific value.
  • Nikki G.
    Nikki GrazianoApril 4, 2013
    great service, okay food, but for fucks sake with the comic sans menus.
  • Alexandra H.
    Alexandra HancockMarch 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is consistently delicious and amazingly priced. Get anything and you will love it.
  • Nate S.
    Nate SlevinJuly 13, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    THE best Italian joint in Brooklyn! friendly staff who remember all their diners, fresh, handmade pasta everyday, almost nothing over 10 bucks, and delicious specials everyday!
  • Federico B.heart icon on user image
    Federico BouchatonDecember 22, 2014
    Awesome food, great music and really good service
  • Mark C.
    Mark CáceresMay 19, 2011
    Delicious, incredible and well priced Italian food. If it's nice out, check the backyard patio.
  • Angela
    AngelaAugust 1, 2013
    Try the pannecotta!! To die for! Homemade pasta is the bomb!
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannSeptember 30, 2015
    They're very accommodating of large groups but tend to rush you out a bit.
  • Raquelle J.
    Raquelle JessieNovember 7, 2019
    Get the tagliatelle ragú
  • Federico B.heart icon on user image
    Federico BouchatonDecember 22, 2014
    Awesome food, great music and better service
  • Jonny S.heart icon on user image
    Jonny SabbathSeptember 2, 2018
    Everything
  • Alan M.heart icon on user image
    Alan MooimanAugust 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Good salad and pasta-decent serving sizes, not too heavy (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Katie M.
    Katie MorseAugust 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The burratina pugliese is amazing. Also, say hi if you know me!
  • Isaac G.
    Isaac GApril 5, 2012
    Wait for the lasagna to cool off before eating it, even if you're really hungry- it's hot!
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