So disappointing. we came here for my boyfriends birthday. Some of the worst Italian food I’ve had in nyc. My chicken was rubbery and inedible. Sauces were tasteless.
Staff wad fast and friendly. Drink orders were taken within minutes of our party sitting down. Bartender individually brought over each drink. No one had any complaints and really enjoyed the cocktails. We pulled the trigger on both appetizers and entrees together, but the restaurant did not bring them out all together which we appreciated. All the food was amazing and tasty with great portions. Dessert was absolutely fabulous. Overall would recommend to a friend as well as would dine here again in the near future.
My husband and I got married in the area and were looking for a cute, causal, comfortable place to have our rehearsal dinner. Once we found Bella Gioia, we knew we had a winner by ambiance alone, then when we tried the food, we knew Bella was it. We and our guests had the BEST experience. Chef Nico and his team were a dream to work with and gave us great menu and drink options for the event. Our guests were blown away by being given aperol spritzes upon arrival and by the quality (and quantity!) of the food. Everyone raved about the fried burrata, scallops and steak. Thank you Bella Gioia team!! We'll be back :)
Great spot for a smooth minor dinner
The vibe here is so low key. With dimmed lights and decent size for a small party. Out party was size of twenty people. The waiters were so helpful and kind. They start off with warm bread dipped in oil.They spoke Italian too. The food and pizza here was small portions but very filling. The bartender made the most delicious drinks I heard. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to travel to Brooklyn for something different.
Its always an excellent experience here at Bella Gioia. From cocktails to the tarte everything is delicious, the servers are warm and carw about your experience. Chef is often seen and comes by about half of my visits to make sure my experience was good. I'm pretty sure he hasn't recognized me yet, but it doesn't stop him for treating everyone like family.My favourite entree is the oxtail ragu Parpadelle, and the gnocchi are also delicious. You really can't go wrong here, though. Try everything!
Always great food, service and ambiance. Love the Sicilian comfort food feel
The food was very yummy & they were able to accommodate our dietary requests.
We really loved Bella Gioia! We hadn't been before, and it was a great choice. We were there early on a Monday evening and it was very quiet, which was a nice bonus. The food was fantastic, everyone loved what they ordered. Of particular note was the amazing butternut squash soup which everyone agreed was the best they'd ever had. So rich and creamy and delicious. Since it was not too busy we had a few nice conversations with the chef, and he explained that the butternut squash, and most all of his vegetables, come from his father's farm in upstate NY. Other notable dishes were the deep-fried burrata appetizer, the beet carpaccio salad, a special of pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and the succulent short rib. Easy to get to, it's right across the street from the R train station at 4th Ave and Union St in Brooklyn. We can't wait to go back.
Great atmosphere. Incredible service and staff. Food was delicious. 10/10 recommend.