* Il Passatore
CUISINE: Italian
ADDRESS: 14 Bushwick Avenue (between Metropolitan ave & Devoe st)
PHONE: 718.963.3100
HOURS: 7 days 12pm to 10pm
CARDS: Cash Only
BOOZE: Yes (wine list)
ENTREES: $10-$15
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L to Graham or Grand
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
WEBSITE: Click Here
Comments
I agree with Mike. My husband and I ordered from here a couple of nights ago (take out, because they wouldn't deliver to our apt only half a mile east of them, though they do deliver to Bedford / Nassau more than a mile away...). Anyway, the food was ok. The portions were small, the salad was boring, and the "authentic Italian flatbread" dish resembled a quesadilla. My favorite dish was the vegetarian lasagna which was fresh and flavorful. We'll give the place another chance and dine in restaurant, but first impression was only meh.
Posted by: Brooke | May 5, 2008 08:48 PM
Don't bite the bait - this place is OK at best. I went there on a Sunday night. Service was not great, kind of slow, but understandable cause they were kind of busy.
Portions are small, food is tasty, but not great, and it is not "amazing prices." I wouldn't call it a good value, not super pricey, but not a deal by any means.
The decor is nice if you're into that kind of thing.
I won't go out of my way to go back to this place, but I wouldn't necessarily be against it, you know?
Anyway, on a scale of 1-10, it gets about a 5.5. Not bad at all, mind you, but nowhere near transendental.
Love ya...
-mike
Posted by: michael | April 28, 2008 11:24 PM
My girlfriend and I went there Saturday night and had one of the best dinning experiences in a long time. The setting is small, cozy, and intimate and its unassuming atmosphere is a welcome change from a lot of Burg restaurants.
As previously noted, the food is simple but high quality, they let the ingredients speak for themselves. We had salad, butternut squash soup, and homemade pasta with lamb ragu, all were excellent. The chocolate tart (flour-less) was divine. We can't wait to go back!
Posted by: David | April 28, 2008 04:51 PM
The chocolate tort really is delicious but it's really rich- you need to have it with the panna cota. It's a great date place.
Posted by: BobbyBoucher | March 3, 2008 06:31 AM
This is definitely the best place in the neighborhood. I love the creamy pasta with smoked salmon, the steak is awesome, always great specials. I couldn't live without the chocolate tortino- and they deliver! And tasty italian wines at amazing prices. Il Passatore was definitely sent by God, I just want everyone I've ever met to eat here and know ow good it is. I can't wait until the backyard opens in the next few months!
Posted by: kp636 | March 3, 2008 04:21 AM
Nice new place in the Burg. Great prices and delicious.
Posted by: bburg 524 | November 27, 2007 09:18 PM
Best Italian food in the neighborhood. Really great food at amazing prices. What I like about this place is that it is simple, but really high quality food (the gnocchi is amazing). A must try for anyone who lives near Graham ave.
Posted by: Shazoo Shere | November 16, 2007 03:50 AM