Rocco Luongo

Great looking restaurant with a nice bar area, excellent food and service. The weather was nice so we sat outside. Good neighborhood vibe with lots of people walking by. Neapolitan pizza was excellent. Great crust. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside with a nice undercarriage. Delicious fresh toppings. The waiter was friendly, professional, and attentive. He showed pride in working here and talked with us about the restaurant and the neighborhood.

Nastya Dueva

We came to Barbalu Bklyn just 45 minutes before closing time, not really expecting to be seated—there were five of us, and we thought maybe we’d just be allowed to order takeout. But to our surprise and delight, two amazing guys, Matteo and Nick, welcomed us with warm smiles and no hesitation. They seated us right away, took our full order with zero rush, and the food came out incredibly fast—and even more incredibly delicious! We honestly didn’t expect such a perfect experience so late in the evening. I came specifically for the authentic Italian pizza, and it did not disappoint. Thin, crispy, fresh—it was exactly what I was craving. We also ordered the oven-roasted branzino with broccolini, and let me tell you—the fish was tender and full of flavor, and the vegetables were the best I’ve ever had. And then—something truly special happened. It was my mom’s birthday, and Matteo and Nick surprised us with a beautiful tiramisu topped with a candle and a bottle of champagne, completely on the house. That moment made the whole evening unforgettable. We left with full hearts, full bellies, and big smiles. This is not just a restaurant—it’s a place where you’re treated like family. Huge thank you to the staff—you guys are amazing. 100% recommend Barbalu Bklyn to anyone who wants a truly delicious meal and an experience filled with warmth and joy. We’ll definitely be back!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

+2

Neyra Madiou

Wonderful spot for dinner with a friend! The pizza is big enough for share and the pappardelle was so perfect! The Bramble was a good drink, I didn’t finish it but I think I’d grab it again when I go back :)

+1

Javier Kohen

The pan roasted Arctic char with veggies was great. Loads of olive oil and both cooked to crispy perfection. The pasta was delicious, I've tried various ravioli of the day, as well as other options; the pasta was tender and the flavors intense without being overwhelming or unnecessarily heavy. The pizza is good and competes with many good pizzerias in the area. The tiramisu was creamier and more delicate than usual, and I liked it though it was bit more sugary than I expected. The outdoor tables benefit from the wide sidewalk. It's on the pricier side, but it makes up by being reliable and consistent with the quality.

+2

Deborah Alves

Had late dinner. The staff was wonderful, and very attentive to our needs I was impressed. The food was spectacular, taste on point. It was flavorful but not overpowering. We ordered another dish recommended by our waiter which was so good I forgot to take pictures. The restaurant's atmosphere was cozy not too loud. I was there later in the evening so it might be different earlier. There is also outdoor seating, and a ramp is provided for accessibility needs.

+10

Ozgun Saran

Barbalu offers great dishes served impressively fast. I’ve tried many of their saucy pasta plates and Italian wines, and I’ve loved every single one. The service — as you can tell — is quick, and the place is almost always packed. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time to secure a good spot and enjoy the experience without the wait!

Mario Valero

Place was packed. But for not having a reservation, we didn’t have to wait long to be seated. Very cool spot, a little loud but enjoyable atmosphere with decent music. The services after sitting, was fast and the food came quickly as well. I ordered the sausage and peppers personal pizza. Pizza was good for what it was ordered and old fashion as well and that was so so. It was more sweet than I’d like and very light on the alcohol.

Patrick No

We were in the mood for a quick Italian fix in the neighborhood and this was exactly what we wanted. An elevated Italian restaurant with a good amount of seating, mainly aiming for local regulars and for families with young children. The food was exactly to be expected: good Italian food. Was it an all star performance? No and I wasn’t expecting that which is totally fine. The Lasagne was a bit sloppy, which wasn’t expected, although flavors were great. The Ragu was ordered with Gluten Free noodles which were cooked perfectly, nice. The sauce was great. The Caesar Salad was a bit meh, could’ve been from a Chili’s and I wouldn’t have known the difference. Overall - a good place for families or groups, maybe not for a date night as the atmosphere is a little eh. Yall need to get better forks though cuz like the ones you give us are like mega adult size

Paolo Barone

Really excellent pasta (the pappardelle are top notch), the pizza is nice but not on par. I would also skip the chocolate cannoli, they just don’t work for me. Really good service, a little crowded (the tables are really close) and noisy.

ec

Chanced upon it while looking for a dinner joint. Had the pangs for pasta and this place was crowded. Couldn't be that bad, right? Yes, the crowd wasn't wrong. They knew a good eat when they came across one. We had squid inked pasta, salad and pumpkin soup. All good. So was tiramasu. The service was good, despite the crowd. Impressed.

+3

Vanessa S.

We had a nice dinner with friends at Barbalu! Love the atmosphere, very chic yet comfy. Food was delicious and service friendly. The only reason why I don’t give 5 stars is that we had to wait for the pasta for like 40 min. And our waitress didn’t notice until we told her. Also I find the salads kind of small.

Yolanda M

Great atmosphere, and we were seated right away. To be honest, I wasn't impressed with my meal, pasta with beef and I took a slice of my friends pizza and I felt the sauce was thin. Loved the calamari. The drink was good too, it was a flavored Moscow Mule.

Taylor JN

It was pretty busy on the weekends. The food came fast. We had fried calamari + shrimp and Squid ink Tonnarelli mixed seafood, both are amazingly delicious worth all the calories, highly recommended. But sadly the thin slices of pork guanciale in Bucatini Amatriciana was sour in a weird and bad way(imo it should taste salty and flavorful), the pasta and sauce was good. So we only ate the pasta but not the guanciale. The server apologized and offered the coffee for us. But at the end they forgot and we paid full price for sour guanciale anyway. Probably visit again for the pizza, not guanciale for sure lol.

I went here with my hubby for Valentine's Day dinner. I had a reservation. The customer service was terrible. 30 minutes passed since we sat down and no one came by to place our order until I raised my hand. One of the waiters was busy talking to the bartender instead of attending to the customers. I noticed couples and group of people that came after us were helped first and given bread immediately. This place clearly caters to racially privileged couples and groups first. Food was mediocre. We ended up not having a good dinner. I don't usually leave comments, but had to do because I don't want other people experiencing what I did. Do better!