Dino - Brooklyn

The food at Dino was truly fantastic: fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for an early s... read more The food at Dino was truly fantastic: fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for an early solo dinner. As someone who dines out often, including solo at the bar, I appreciate a welcoming atmosphere where I can enjoy a meal and unwind. While the service was good in terms of timeliness and basic hospitality, the professionalism left something to be desired. I was seated at the bar, which only had two other patrons when I arrived. Shortly after, several staff members gathered right next to me and spent a noticeable amount of time gossiping ! including speaking negatively about a regular customer, venting about work schedules, and discussing personal topics in a way that was hard to ignore. It was uncomfortable and disappointing, especially considering the otherwise high quality of the food. No customer should feel like they’re intruding on a staff hangout, particularly not while overhearing disrespectful commentary. It took away from what could have been a really enjoyable first visit. Dino has a lot of promise, the kitchen is doing excellent work, but the front-of-house culture could use more professionalism and awareness of the guest experience. Service: Dine in Price per person: $30–50

We hosted a private lunch for 19 people in the upstairs dining room to celebrate our son’s engagement. The food and service were outstanding. The entire experie... read more We hosted a private lunch for 19 people in the upstairs dining room to celebrate our son’s engagement. The food and service were outstanding. The entire experience was so pleasant from start to finish. Portia is a gem! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Dietary restrictions: There’s were several gluten free options which we required.

We arrived before 4pm during the weekend and we're not aware they were in the middle of a shift change. We had to wait over 25 min for the next server to arrive... read more We arrived before 4pm during the weekend and we're not aware they were in the middle of a shift change. We had to wait over 25 min for the next server to arrive and we're told that they were no longer serving brunch. The first server didn't even have decency to bring water. The food was subpar and the service was terrible. Would not recommend anyone go here. There's so many places in the neighborhood that are much better. Save your time. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

This Italian restaurant is a reliable choice in the area. It offers reasonable prices, good quality food, and a great happy hour. However, the backyard is a hav... read more This Italian restaurant is a reliable choice in the area. It offers reasonable prices, good quality food, and a great happy hour. However, the backyard is a haven for mosquitoes, so be sure to take precautions.

Came on Happy Hour which has some good deals. Crostini is excellent (had the liver pate and wild mushroom selections as was the calamari perfectly cooked. Chees... read more Came on Happy Hour which has some good deals. Crostini is excellent (had the liver pate and wild mushroom selections as was the calamari perfectly cooked. Cheese plate was more boring than I hoped (rectangles of parmesan? ; should have tried more crostini selections instead. Service was great and I'll likely return for more crostini or to sample the dinner menu of pasta, as well as to try indoor or backyard seating options. The outdoor sidewalk seating can get a little loud because of the pizza place next door but thats certainly not Dino's fault.