Ortobello - Brooklyn

My wife, in-laws, and I ventured out of the city last night in search of an authentic mom-and-pop Italian restaurant, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The food was amazing, and the Caesar salad was the best I’ve ever had. When we asked our server—who happened to be the chef’s son—about it, he simply replied, "eeeeeh, right? It's our secret." To top off our three-hour tour of Brooklyn’s Ortobello's, we enjoyed a delicious ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu for dessert. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal!

My favorite food. I LOVE the food! While the wait time is very long because its all fresh and the cook(owner) has one helper its worth the wait.

We were a group of 28 celebrating my grandmother's 97th birthday, and the restaurant did an excellent job of serving everyone at the same time. The food was fantastic, and the service was outstanding. The waitstaff was friendly, and the portions were generous. We couldn't finish everything, so we have leftovers for dinner!

It feels like I'm dining at my grandmother's home, but the food here is even better. Just don't let her know!

Delicious family Italian fare and very warm and friendly service. The food is amazing. Their red sauce, in the words of my wife, cannot be replicated elsewhere. The space is small but very cozy. Portions are generous. In fact, we were basically full after the appetizers. After dining here more than a few times over the past several years, I can attest that the quality of their food and service has been constantly on point. Definitely worth trying if you're in that neck of Bensonhurst.