Yuiko Zhang

This is our third visit to Gersi, and the food continues to impress. The seafood here is even better than Carbone’s — I was blown away by the steamed clams the first time I had them. While Carbone still wins on pasta, Gersi holds its own with fresh, flavorful dishes. The atmosphere is a different story — and in the best way. At Carbone/Torrisi, it feels like you need to bring your Hermès just to match the scene. At Gersi, I still carry mine, but no one’s paying attention — you could show up in flip-flops and still feel totally at home. It’s casual, cozy, and full of the charm of a true neighborhood Italian spot. Their brunch is perfect too.

+4

Nicole Sparacio

Sat in the backyard patio for brunch. Loved the bellini and French toast! Thought the Milanese sandwich was ok it could’ve used a sauce. The mixed salad was really ehh. Overall enjoyed!

Elisa T

Went to this place after going to floating therapy at 9:30 pm and it was the best choice. As an Italian myself, I can guarantee you that the menu is def typical center-north cuisine. The home-made pasta was delicious at the atmosphere was relaxing (maybe also because it was late) 100% recommended.

Sisouk

What a wonderful place. From the moment I stepped in, they immediately made me feel welcomed. It was exactly a place I was looking for. Somewhere welcoming. Woth excellent food. Louis, the bartender, was next level. This place was a wonderful treat... Starters - Mozzarella di Buffala (way bigger than thought) Drink - house made warm cider with bourbon and lemon Entrée - Black Ink Squid pasta with Calamari Drink - Ruby Margarita - pomegranate w orange liquor Complimentary Expresso martini from Louis the bartender. Awesome bartender. Finished off with a most perfect Tiramisu and cappuccino, exactly the way I love it. Can't do that lady finger cracker version that version is not for me.

+6

John Coulson

Made the trek to Brooklyn for some very good, reasonably priced Italian food. The pasta was fresh and wonderful. The lemon pasta dish might have been some of the best pasta I've ever tasted. The vibe is really cool and laid-back. This is a casual place that is well worth the visit.

Alaina Paciulli

I really enjoyed brunch here. So many options. Dishes that are great for sharing. We shared everything (5 people). I enjoyed the French toast, polenta and kale salad the most. But everything was great. Looking forward to going back.

+4

Natalie Escobar

We had an amazing dinner at Gersi BKL. We ordered kale+spinach gnocchi, clam linguine, octopus carpaccio, and trout with sautéed veggies. The food was just amazing and great portion for the price. My baby loved the gnocchi. Bread and cannellini were on the house. The staff were also very attentive and kid-friendly. The place itself is so cute as well. Will come back for other dishes because they all look so delicious. Thank you Gersi.

+5

Javier Kohen

Delicious food, consistently good, and the staff is very friendly. What prompted me to a write a review is the thoughtful takeout order. It felt really good when I opened the bag at home and I saw that they included their delicious bread and white beans. The small things matter! The brunch menu is quite extensive and has way more than eggs and toast. I'm always pleased and surprised by its quality, so I recommend it effusively.

+9

Bella Clemente

Stopped in after a show absolutely starving. Glad we did! This place serves Italian size servings. 🙏 I’m a sucker for black linguine and seafood dishes and the portions did not disappoint- clams and calamari to my heart’s delight. The clam sauce dish was very flavorful. The calamari dish maybe could have been a little more flavorful but it was still delicious. I’m also a sucker for prosciutto with fruit so we started with that - again, generous portions! Hit the spot. Tiramisu was good and massive too- on the creamier side in terms of lady finger/cream ratio. Vibes also were perfect: quiet, cozy and lowkey. It felt like we had the place to ourselves. You can also see the kitchen a little bit which is always fun. Will have to return for the lemon pasta…

+1

Veggies and Vistas

We came here for NYE dinner and it was packed and had a great energy. Full tables inside and on the outdoor heated backyard. Service was great, especially given how busy they were and food and drinks did not take too long. The spicy rigatoni is actually very spicy, unlike similar dishes at other restaurants. Everyone enjoyed their meal!

Ozgun Saran

I visited Gersi just last night to celebrate with my mom. I chose this spot because I’ve always enjoyed the food here, which made last night’s experience especially disappointing. We ordered the grilled calamari as an appetizer, followed by the spaghetti al limone and the pappardelle with mushrooms, along with two glasses of Pinot Noir. The service and ambiance were top-notch, and even on a cold evening the restaurant was filling up. Unfortunately, the food itself fell short. Neither the grilled calamari nor the pastas had much flavor, which was surprising given my previous experiences. I was shocked, and my mom was understandably upset. Gersi has been wonderful in the past, so I truly hope this was just an off night. 2024 & 2025 - Gersi is a wonderfully cozy Italian spot with truly amazing food — especially their homemade pastas and their simple-but-perfect lettuce salad topped with grated Parmesan. Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and the surrounding neighborhoods are genuinely lucky to have such well-established Italian restaurants with consistently great dishes, and Gersi is definitely one of them. A charming, delicious staple worth returning to!

Geri Nancy Smith

My son, husband, and I dined here last night. I apologize that I have to be honest. I asked for no meatballs for with my gluten free pasta because I am gluten intolerant. I mentioned it several times to the server. The dish came out with meatballs in it and it had to be sent back.Truly, I should have been comped for the mistake. Therefore, I did not get to eat with my son and husband. I told them to go ahead and enjoy their meal while it was hot. The tomatoes in the my Caprese salad were not ripe, poor quality, and hard. Tomatoes should be garden fresh, bright red, juicy, and tender in a Caprese salad. Towards the end of the meal, my son asked for bread to soak up some sauce on his plate. Bread obviously came with dinner, but we were never offered it throughout the meal. And one last thing. The grated parmesan cheese came out in a small ramekin and I had to ask for the cheese. This is an Italian restaurant. The cheese should be freshly grated on top of your food table side. With just a few tweaks and attention to detail, this would have been an amazing meal.