Al Di La Cafe
607 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“Al Di La Cafe is a beloved Brooklyn destination where Italian-inspired cuisine and carefully crafted drinks create an unexpectedly sophisticated experience that keeps people returning for years. The kitchen shows real skill with distinctive dishes like rabbit and standout pasta, while the warm, convivial atmosphere makes it ideal for lingering over dinner or meeting friends—just come hungry for both food and ambiance, and book ahead since this place fills up fast. The consistency in quality and the thoughtful balance of traditional and creative offerings have earned genuine devotion from a community of regulars who appreciate a neighborhood spot that refuses to compromise.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
Great food, ambiance and selection. I will be returning again for dinner. My only gripe was it was a little tight for seating but other than that 5/5!
We have been coming here on and off for years and enjoyed the consistency of the dishes but last night we went for appetizers and pasta, ordered 2 portions of the Paccheri Pasta. We were shocked when it came out at the skimpiness of the portion. It was like they split one…
We wanted to come to al di lá for a while and glad we finally did. Made a reservation beforehand since this place does get busy on the weekend and glad we did. The drinks were delicious, we got a nice recommendation from a gentleman working here. The pasta was good - definitely…
This Italian restaurant is one of the few places in NYC where you’ll find rabbit on the menu—and it’s prepared exceptionally well. The pear cake was another highlight, perfectly balanced and memorable. The food remains consistently excellent, served in a warm, authentic setting.…
I came here on a cold Wednesday night with a good friend in early January who lives nearby. I’m not sure when he booked the reservation but I would recommend making a reservation as the restaurant seemed quite crowded, but not packed. The restaurant is very quaint and feels…
Crema Reviews
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