Il Passatore
Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"Great homemade pasta, I loved the pappardelle with lamb."(3 Tips)
"pappardelle con agnello"(3 Tips)
"... their diners, fresh, handmade pasta everyday, almost nothing over 10 bucks, and..."(2 Tips)
"The burratina pugliese is amazing."(2 Tips)
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Brownstone Living NYCDecember 21, 2015Cozy 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 ChanJune 13, 2015Great 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.
Upvoted Nov 23, 2024 
NearSay NYCAugust 2, 2011If 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 BrinkAugust 21, 2016My favourite Italian in Williamsburg by far, along with Testo (associated with the same family). Super quaint, cash only. Real quality Italian food.
Amy TremmelMay 30, 2015Hands down favorite Italian restaurant in Williamsburg. Huge backyard, amazing food (butternut squash ravioli!), great prices. Cash only!
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 KMNovember 26, 2014Very small, great for two-four people. Amazing food and friendly waitstaff. Try the prosciutto scallops and shrimp risotto with a glass of red wine.
Consistently delicious, favorite Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. Don't get me started on the whiskey bread. Affordable prices but cash only.
Lizzie BellmanApril 27, 2015Make sure you have cash! Get the butternut squash tortellini! It's amazing!
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!!!!
Leah HammerschlagOctober 15, 2014The 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 CintronMay 22, 2011Simple 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 EatsNovember 15, 2013Charming neighborhood Italian spot. Good homemade pasta, but the kitchen could stand to use more salt.
HolidayOctober 16, 2018Pasta, pasta, pasta and bottles of Lambrusco- good times! And the octopus starter 💪.
FarahJune 1, 2012The 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.
Danny NathanSeptember 5, 2016Good food, low key neighborhood Italian joint. We had a nice meal but haven't rushed back.
Ангелина КорниенкоMarch 21, 2016Amazing food!!! Very friendly staff, cozy atmosphere! However, CASH ONLY and no wifi
Becca BaeDecember 28, 2014Perfect portions, first Italian restaurant that didn't induce a food coma. Cash only and small dining area.
Hilary duPontApril 11, 2014Great low-key Italian food spot. Delicious & inexpensive. Get the pasta. Any pasta.
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!
RowanFebruary 13, 2011Best 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.
Cavatelli with goat cheese, mushrooms and butter sauce is delicious. Sit outside if weather permits. Crema Catalana for dessert.
Order the kale salad. They don't skimp on the pine nuts. Yum!
my new secret favorite place for an italian dinner in the neighborhood. ...guess this tip means it's not a secret anymore. ;)
Ken ColburnApril 8, 2010The 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...
Samantha RaizenMarch 15, 2010Try 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!!
Robert BrisitaNovember 15, 2014Carciofi con Finocchio is a great starter dish. The flavors meld together well.
Brett JJanuary 3, 2012Perfect dinner for two: house red, tagliatelle bolognese, lamb ragu, hearts of palm salad.
Athena BojanglesJune 11, 2012Great food! Try the cavatelli, the rabbit, and the panna cotta with berries sauce
Veronica RJune 6, 2011EVERYTHING here is amazing, but the Strozzapreti Panna E Salmone and the Brussel Sprout Insalate is to DIE FOR! Read more
Manda ShettletonMarch 31, 2012The pricing blew my mind and so did the food! Altogether rustic, charming, and terrific value.
This place is consistently delicious and amazingly priced. Get anything and you will love it.- 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!
Mark CáceresMay 19, 2011Delicious, incredible and well priced Italian food. If it's nice out, check the backyard patio.
Elysia MannSeptember 30, 2015They're very accommodating of large groups but tend to rush you out a bit.
Good salad and pasta-decent serving sizes, not too heavy (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- The burratina pugliese is amazing. Also, say hi if you know me!
Isaac GApril 5, 2012Wait for the lasagna to cool off before eating it, even if you're really hungry- it's hot!
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Handmade pasta. Decadent desserts. Laid-back atmosphere. Northern Italian traditions.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(718) 963-3100
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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