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Bruschetteria
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Italian Sandwiches, Italian [Edit]
92 Rivington St(between Orchard St & Ludlow St)
New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
(646) 415-8681
- Nearest Transit:
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Delancey St (F)
Essex St (J, M, Z)
2 Av (F)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 11 pm
Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
About This Business:
900 degree wood burning pizza oven. All pasta is made from scratch in house. House made fresh mozzarella. Desserts by Ciro Perrotta.
129 reviews for Bruschetteria
Review Highlights
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"it was hands down the best bruschetta I've ever had." In 66 reviews -
"Ricotta and Truffle Oil Bruschetta." In 6 reviews -
"oh, and don't forget the glass of wine." In 18 reviews
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128 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle W.
Manhattan, NY
3/15/2012
MY NEW FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HAUNT. I absolutely LOVE it here, so much more than 'inoteca. And, there's wine here too. It's a cute and cozy little restaurant, seating about 20, and my favorite time to come here (with the girls) is during lunch. EVERYTHING here is good - and I actually mean everything. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious, the pasta is to die for, and the bruschette is SO GOOD. And if you still have bruschette topping but no bread, they'll be happy to bring you more bread. Plus, the paninis/sandwiches are huge and they come with dressed greens.
Also, their prix fixe menus are great if you're tight on a budget, and the owner (I think) often updates the restaurant's twitter (@BruschetteriaNY) with specials and other promotions (Panini Party Tuesday), so follow them! I can't wait to go back with friends (hopefully tomorrow)!
PS - it's cash only, so make sure you grab some before heading over! -
Review from Helen L.
2/27/2012 2 photos
This intimate and cozy place was great. Not so great for a large party but if there are two... or three it might be better. The white tiles and green chairs totally threw me off but it was nice. It reminded me of spring.
I ordered the rare tune entree but I had to try the other's entrees. We also shared an appetizer and everything turned into a party in my mouth! My friend's entree had capers which added to the saltiness of her sauce. Overall, though, the dinner was wonderful and the service was pleasant too. -
Review from Eric W.
Brooklyn, NY
1/7/2012
I'll start with the deviled eggs because they are ridiculously good, the crispy prosciutto chips on top are awesome.
Their "happy hour" is one of the best deals in the city; a carafe of house wine (about 4 glasses) and a bruschetta plate (5-6 pieces of toast and topping) for $13. If you don't like the carafe idea their regular wine prices are really reasonable.
The sausage panini was good...it could have used a tad more dijon for my taste buds but it worked and the tartufo was the perfect finish. -
Review from Cj I.
New York, NY
5/25/2012
I LOVE BRUSCHETTERIA! It's one of my favorite neighborhood places. The service is always excellent, so nice, helpful with choosing items, and it's always a pleasant experience. So romantic for a date or cozy with your friends. Get the Ricotta and Truffle Oil Bruschetta, it's to die for. All of the salads and paninis are so yummy, and you have to try to the deserts. They are so amazing! They have a pretty good wine list, and they have great happy hour specials. You really can't go wrong eating here, everything is delicious. Thank you Bruschetteria!
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Review from Mitch C.
New York, NY
9/5/2011
Glad to see that this place is getting the recognition it deserves.
My new go to place on the lower east side for Brunch.
An order of Bruschetta, a deliciously toasted panini that would be enough for two people, as well as coffee and a glass of wine for $12.50. And we're not talking one of those weak pours in a small glass. This was a large glass filled to the brim of pretty good wine. If you want a second wine ranged from $6-$8 a glass or $15 for a caraffe.
Given how large the Bruschetta plate is, they are very happy to give you extra toasted bread.
Service was very friendly and I can't wait to go back.
Make sure to stop by Economy Candy just down the block for desert! -
Review from Kate F.
11/18/2011
Great bread. Thats pretty much the highlight.
I didnt like the "chips and dip" style they served bruschetta. The seared tuna entree's presentation was not appetizing (a TON of unevenly cut seared tuna pieces on top of a massive amount of olive tapenade). Like someone else mentioned, the dish is overpowered with olives...you cant even taste the fish! Cute place and all, but with all the baller Italian joints in the EV, we wont be back. -
Review from Jackie turner T.
Seattle, WA
$12.50 for a delicious panini, bruscetta AND wine? Great lunch concept, quick service and friendly server.
Only downside is cash only. -
Review from Diana C.
11/6/2011
Saturday night around 8pm: wait is 45 minutes for a table of 4
I want to like this place. It is very cozy and cute (very small, fits like 15). It is affordable ($19 for 3 course dinner). but somehow i don't always have a good experience.
first of all, i hate places that don't give you bread. this is one of those places.
appetizers: tried the devil eggs w/ prosciutto crisp as well as the smoked salmon w/ goat cheese. these appetizers were REALLY good! i strongly recommend them.
unfortunately, it all went downhill from there because i can't read apparently.
i ordered the seared rare tuna. i was really upset that the olive and caper taste overpowered the dish. it was a bad decision on my part because i hate olives and capers. so not their fault. but i will say it was very salty - possibly from the olives and capers.
dessert: chocolate mousse was literally just the mousse. i felt like i was eating air. also my fault again, i somehow read chocolate mousse cake.
i also tried my friends' pulled pork panini and the spicy chorizo entree - those were pretty good!
so, if you can read, come here! -
Review from Jason N.
Updated - 10/23/2011 25 Check-ins Here
Now on my takeout schedule once a week on average. This is a wonderful lower-priced cash-only option in the LES that does not compromise quality for expense. Ironically, my favorite things here are not the bruschetta with toppings, but several other items on the menu:
- the deviled eggs with prosciutto crisps (melt in your mouth)
- the pork meatballs on polenta (sop up the cheesy red sauce with your bread)
- the spinach/goat cheese/beet/pumpkin seed salad (balance out those carbs with some bright veggies)
- the chicken panini with roasted red pepper sauce and avocado (mouth wateringly good)
Portions are not skimpy and a food tab for two (not including tip or wine) can probably run you $25-$30 dollars total. Plus, the service is always pleasant and with a smile, even when they are packed!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/30/2011
very nice cash-only teeny cozy spot in the LES. been here to get take-out a couple times in the… Read more »
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Review from Ava E.
9/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Although I wanted to enconse myself in the $12 lunch special which included an appetizer, panini and a glass of wine, I was on my lunch hour. Very tempting though.
I made up for it by having the awesomely good BBQ pork panini. Loved the bread. Although the tangy BBQ sauce, sour pickle and cucumber side salad were a bit one-notish, the smokiness and tenderness of the pork was a plus. If there were some complexity to the flavors, I definitely would've added a star. -
Review from Joanie K.
9/6/2011
Such a cute little spot in the LES - not pretentious at all.
I loved their 3 course for $18 dinner prix fixe, such a good deal!
I had the smoked salmon wrapped in zucchini ribbon (a little bit much on the goat cheese) and the grilled veggie platter.
My only one complaint was that the ventilation isn't so great in the dining area... so when there are a lot of people dining/ordering, it can get a little smokey -
Review from Colleen D.
Brooklyn, NY
1/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh delicious carby greatness. I had the luch special, $12.95 for bruschetta or the soup of the day followed by a sandwich or salad chased down by a glass of wine. Yippee! Talk about value! The grilled sweet potato panini with avocado and cumin mayo is a must try! Delish!
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Review from V J.
New York, NY
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
* Bruschetteria is definitely inches better than inoteca in terms of quality bruschetta.
* On one sunday brunch, I've tried the Mascarpone & cinnamon bruschetta. Wow it was sweet smooth & sexy. For the sandwich I tried portobello mushroom panini. All above comes with orange juice & coffee for just 12.50 -
Review from George K.
12/18/2011
Was really satisfied with my experience here. There is only room for about 20 people, but I was one of them (you're welcome Bruschetteria). I started with their carafe/bruschetta happy hour special for $12.50, which was a great deal. Then I ordered from their Prix Fixe menu and tried the zucchini wrapped fish for the appetizer. It not only had basil pesto, but it also had the ability to make me shake uncontrollably with flavory goodness. Highly recommend trying this place and make sure to try a few bruschetta types.
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Review from Nick S.
Orlando, FL
7/25/2011
Hands down this is one of the best places to eat in the LES! Once you get past the small interior and actually find a seat the menu makes your mouth water. I recommend the Caprese salad and deviled eggs!
My friend and I ate there early one evening and for the both of us it was only 34 dollars! Amazing! The service was great. Only one waitress but that is all that is needed because there are only about 4 or 5 tables. The food came out quick and looked just as if they took it out of a food magazine and put it on our plates. -
Review from Chris S.
Manhattan, NY
1/7/2012
Had brunch here on a Saturday around noon. When we arrived there it was quiet but people started coming in around 1. The restaurant is very small but had a nice atmosphere nonetheless. Prices were reasonable($12-14) per person. The bruschetta was by far the best thing they had here.
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Review from marc s.
*PLEASE NOTE ---- CASH ONLY* - I wanted to put that there, because unless you notice it on the menu you probably will think they take credit cards and I personally think an establishment should make it very viable they only take cash. Now a days, I am also speaking from just my point of view, but I think mostly everyone pays with CC.
This place is a real gem of a find, I recommend getting to this place a little early just in case it is crowded because it is a veryyyyy small restaurant. I would say only about 6-7 tables.
I have a serious love for deviled eggs and I would have to say one of my favorite places to try them is at Hill Country or Dinosaur BBQ, but now I am putting Brushetteria on the list! It was a pesto Deviled Egg and had a chip of prosciutto and the waitress barely left the table and they were devoured. Next was the Smoked Salmon And Goat Cheese mini bites
with a pesto dipping sauce. These delectable, delicious little bites were wrapped up with zucchini and the taste of the salty salmon and cheese with the crunch of the zucchini was a match made in heaven, add a dip of the pesto sauce and you will not want to finish chewing.
For main course I had the seared tuna over a warm relish of tomatoes, olives and capers. The tuna had a nice spice mixture on it and give it that perfect flavor needed for tuna. The relish was really good but the only thing was there was wayyyy to much, the dish would have been just as good with half the amount of relish, but who's one to complain about too much food???
The grilled vegetable platter was so good! If you are looking for a light dinner this is perfect. The vegetables are grilled perfectly, and are served with warm cannelloni beans and tomatoes and my favorite garlic. Sweet potatoes, zucchini, portobella mushrooms and warm roasted red peppers fill you up and give you room for dessert!
This place is cozy, and perfect for a date spot if you don't mind the "cozneyness" -
Review from Linda S.
Flushing, NY
3/16/2011
My friend and I got here at around 6:30pm and thankfully skipped the dinner rush. Definitely try to come earlier if you can, the place is fairly small and fills up quickly. I tried to come here a couple of weeks ago with a group of 4 and it was already packed by 7pm.
I'm not too sure when the happy hour special ends but we definitely made it for the carafe of house white wine (red or white) and side of bruschetta for $12. It was enough for two glasses each and the wait service replaced the bread for the bruschetta for as long as our spread lasted. The hot artichoke bruschetta is delicious, although creamier than I thought it would be.
Also recommended: Manicotti pasta dish. -
Review from Amanda J.
10/14/2011
This might be one of my favorite place in the lower east side. The place is small and you will miss it walking by, but once you are seated inside it is quite charming. The Bruschetta comes in a big serving. So we made the mistake of ordering more than we need. We got 4... that end up being the whole meal instead of just appetizer. The artichoke one is my favorite, smoked salmon was not bad... Also great house wine! It was a prefect evening.
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Review from Lizz K.
5/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I was working in the area and was actually told about their coffee. So, my first trip I simply went for coffee. And its worth it. Affordable and good. Better than crappy Starbucks.
Second trip I had to get some food. Got the sweet potato panini. Delicious! Really tasty and worth going back to get again.
I have not eaten here yet, but the service for take out was pretty good. Friendly and helpful. I look forward to actually sitting down and eating here. -
Review from Marja M.
Fremont, CA
3/27/2011 2 photos
First off, I'm intrigued by any place that serves deviled eggs, as they are a mini obsession from childhood. And, since October, I've had a crush on bruschetta. Normally, I avoid like the plague because: a) they're messy, and b) they're too tomato-centric. But. ever since my jaunt to B St. and Vine in San Mateo, I'm intrigued by bruschetta'lternatives.
Bruschetteria is just such a perfect destination for me, on several levels.
1. Price point-it's so affordable! And, the more you order, the cheaper the "unit" price. 1 topping for $5, 2 toppings for $9, and so on.
2. Options-there are 5 or 6 different combos to choose from (I don't recall the exact number).
3. Serving style-I like that the topping combos are served in a bowl so you can pile onto the tasty toast at your own discretion. So, because I don't like to eat messy, I tend to pile on rather thinly, which also makes the whole experience last longer.
4. Plenty of warm, grilled/toasted (?) bread is provided, but more is freely available.
5. Deviled eggs stuffed with basil pesto and topped with a prosciutto crisp. Commercial deviled eggs can have a weird, thick texture to the egg itself, plus the filling may be bland and not taste fresh. So not the experience I had at Bruschetteria.
6.Service-friendly and informative without being cloying or intrusive.
Yes, it's cash only, and yes it can seem to take a while to get your food, but I'm happily convinced the delay is due to the freshness and immediacy of preparation.
I have found another charming East Side destination!
NOTE: they serve other things like paninis, but bruschetta was my focus, and all I can comment on, in addition to the deviled eggs. -
Review from Kevin S.
Santa Clarita, CA
6/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great little place! We went in at that weird, in-between time around 3, when you've blown through lunch but you're trying to wait for dinner but your stomach's all like "feed me." We chose... wisely.
Their lunch special is a great deal, especially if you like a glass of wine with your lunch. (Who doesn't?) The title dish is excellently prepared, and they'll keep giving you bread until you're finished with it. After that, we retired for salads, mine a chicken Caesar, and hers a grilled sweet potato salad with arugula, Gorgonzola, and vinaigrette. A conversation ensued nearby between a couple of older patrons and a young man who I determined was the owner. One of the patrons was interested in their chairs, so the owner was clearing up the matter for them, even going so far as to find the information for the company who sold them to him and pass it along, while ruefully adding that they didn't make them in this particular shade of green anymore. Great service goes beyond food and wine.
The final movement was a nutella panino, served with a scoop of vanilla gelato. We sat there a long while afterwards, me sipping my coffee, she scraping the plate, but the staff courteously let us sit there. They weren't busy; indeed their dinner rush was still a few hours off.
If I lived anywhere nearby, I would be here a lot. A whole lot. And you should too. -
Review from Kara C.
2/26/2011
Price: About $40-$45 for 2
Came here to this cozy, warmly lit place on a Friday evening to have dinner in time to catch a comedy show nearby - told the waitress we had to be out by 8pm and she kept this in mind for the entire meal.
Food was great! Went with the prix fixe. Bruschetta Antipasti, Steak served over spinach and mushroom and my favorite - the chorizo sausage with cannelli beans and spinach. We had a glass each of sangria.
Then we had the cannolis to go so that we could make it to the comedy show.
It was great. The place is small so ideally with one other person. I recommend it and I'll be back. -
Review from Jackie S.
2/18/2011
DELICIOUS. ALMOST PERFECT. I LOVE IT.
Came here for dinner with a girl friend, got a delectable reasonably priced bottle of Reisling along with two meatball dishes. Our meal was perfectly filling and the restaurant is adorable. I'd totally recommend it for a date or dinner w/ a friend (not a group as it's too small).
Price for 1 bottle of wine + 2 entrees = $46. Nice! -
Review from Jackie K.
Manhattan, NY
5/22/2011 1 photo
Everything started off so well. The place is super cute and inviting...kinda has a quaint cottage feel to it. It would be a great place to go on a date, or just when you want some place where you can get good food without the wait of a trendy restaurant. The entire menu is very affordable, but keep in mind that it is cash only here.
The deviled eggs were amazing! You get 4 egg halves with each order, and it's super flavorful. The more bruschetta you order, the cheaper each one gets, and with unlimited bread...we got 3 different bruschettas: ricotta with truffle oil, artichoke dip with italian cheeses, and avocado/tomato/onion. The artichoke one is on the heavy side, while the avocado/tomato one is fresh and light...both were delicious. I didn't care for the ricotta with truffle oil...a bit on the bland side.
Up until this point, I was thinking in my head that this place was on its way to earn itself 5 stars. Then our ahi tuna salad and lasagna came out. Both of those dishes fell flat. I could have made a better salad at home, and that's saying a lot since I hardly cook. The tuna wasn't fresh, and the entire salad had a layer of carrots...proportions just weren't right. The lasagna wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't memorable at all. The tomato sauce could have been meatier, and probably would have tasted better if they had added some more butter.
The service wasn't very good either...one waitress to service the entire place (but it's a small place with at most 20 people). When we asked for recommendations, we didn't get very confident answers, drinks took forever to get, when we asked for another cup of ice, she came back with a bottle of coke instead.
I'd definitely come back for the bruschettas and deviled eggs, and probably would opt for the paninis next time. -
Review from Elaine L.
New York, NY
5/8/2011 2 photos
I love this place!!
Me and my girlfriend was wondering around the Lower East Side on a abnormally warm 70F degree weather in the middle of March. What attracted us to go inside this place was because it looked very cozy and simple. The place is not big at all which maybe fits around 20 people in the whole place. They had an small open kitchen which you can see them cooking away. The thing that I really like about this place is their simple menu.
Food - We ordered:
happy hour Sangria - not strong enough but still good
Artichoke Bruschetta - amazing Bruschetta I've had!! I def. can just eat that alone w/o any dip. The artichoke dip was perfect!
Smoked Salmon And Goat Cheese - it was okay, not a big fan of the goat cheese.
Portobello Mushroom & Steamed Spinach Panini - It was good but too much mushrooms.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Grilled Chicken Panini - Yummy!
Our waiter was very attentive and funny. Our candle kept blowing out because we were laughing too much but our waiter had no problem re-lighting(3x's) it for us. He said "if you do laugh, please laugh away or cover your mouths." hahahha! too funny! -
Review from Erica L.
11/28/2010
This place is right next door to Teany, which was my destination for a study day and whose sign is very deceptively placed right on top of Bruschetteria's. So I came in and thought it was Teany, and it took a good half hour before I realized I was in a completely different establishment. Intelligence, I don't have much of.
No worries, though, because Bruschetteria turned out to be a cute little find with delicious food and free wifi. Studying here wasn't the best because it was a bit loud, but they don't really claim to be a study cafe despite the free wifi.
I had an awesome pulled pork panini at the recommendation of the waiter which was super tasty and juicy.
Minus one star for the lack of noise control (they could seriously do with some curtains) and minus one star for cash only. They also turned the lights down really low at around 5 pm so it made it impossible to study, but again they don't really come across as a study place so I won't knock a star off. -
Review from Peter D.
2/4/2010
The word to describe my lunch at Bruschetteria is "pleasant." (Except for the complimentary glass of wine, which I would generously describe as "inoffensive.")
The $12 lunch special (if you make the same choices as me) included an artichoke bruschetta, a BBQ pork panini, and the aforementioned glass of white wine. That's a damn good deal.
As I waited for my food, I listened to a foursome of French tourists chatter away. They could've been discussing explosive diarrhea, nuclear holocaust, and genocide, but it still sounded beautiful. They don't call it a romance language for nothing.
Good food. Good value. Delightful atmosphere. -
Review from Kathleen M.
San Jose, CA
4/29/2009
When you've had an afternoon full of Spumoni Garden pizza, Dumpling House sesame bread, and a Doughnut Plant strawberry glazed, it's hard to work up an appetite for dinner - especially if the doughnut was only a half hour earlier. But it was better than the alternate option which was eating in Jersey (since that's where we were staying). And that is how we came to stuff a dinner in our un-hungry bellies.
We shared a small green salad with tomatoes and red onions ($4.50). It was good and the ingredients all looked and tasted fresh.
We couldn't resist ordering the bruschetta, since it's the restaurant's namesake. There's an entire portion of the menu devoted to bruschetta with five different kinds. (I really wanted to try the un-bruschetta sounding avocado/red onion one but my husband is anti-avocado.) We got the tomato/mozz one and the cannellini beans one ($4.50 each, $8.00 for two). The tomato/mozz one was fine but had too much mozz for us. We liked the cannellini beans one more - my husband really loved it - but it tasted about the same as the one I've made at home before (canned beans + olive oil + some dried herbs = appetizer from the pantry in 1 minute).
They offered us extra bread for our bruschetta, which was really appreciated. I feel like lots of places try to nickel and dime you on things like that. The server and proprietor were very nice, and the place is very cozy and cute. I was very thirsty after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and through Chinatown and the Lower East Side so I was impressed that we never ran out of the complimentary water in bottles at the table. They monitored the bottle situation very closely and they refilled our bottle several times.
The bathroom is unisex and is accessible by a sliding door from the kitchen. For a unisex bathroom it was very clean (read: no urine-sticky floors from men who can't aim), however there were no paper towels and no hand dryer. Also, the sliding door is hard to open when you want to get out. I was briefly worried that I might be stuck in the Bruschetteria bathroom forever but then I was able to jiggle the door open a little. Eternity in the Bruschetteria bathroom averted.Listed in: I Want to Eat a Part of it,…
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Review from Chris H.
1/24/2010
There are many insufferable puritan types in the food world. A novice food snob may abnegate the use of dried herbs, scorn table salt (vs kosher or fancy-pants fleur de sel), or exhibit irrational enthusiasm for bacon and other cured meats.
Upon graduation from food snobbery 101, we get into incessant behavior such as shunning all but the most seasonal and local of ingredients (which must be grown on a hippie commune in the Hudson Valley region) or the insistent solicitation of proper pronunciation of food words, such as "bruschetta".
This latter type of snobbery gives me particular trouble, given my boorish bringing-up, where "Ya'll" is an acceptable method of addressing others.
In contrast to Bruschetteria's charming decor and pleasant staff, it would appear that malevolence may manifest itself it you were to even *consider* mis-pronouncing "broo-shet-ah" (bruschetta) - perhaps accompanied by a "cah-fay oh-late" (café au lait) or an "eeh-vee-ahn" (Évian) ::smirk::. The restaurant has even gone to the lengths of spelling this out phonetically for the Philistine masses.
To avoid humiliation from an accidental mis-pronunciation, I opted for a chicken and avocado "pah-nee-nee" - well portioned and tasty, accompanied by a refreshing cucumber salad.
Despite all my best efforts, I couldn't escape from my unsophisticated upbringing - I knocked over a dainty display of business cards as I fumbled with my coat upon exiting. Note to future dates: avoid taking me to nice places, such as "broo-sket-ah-ria".Listed in: Super Sandwiches
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Review from S L.
New York, NY
2/17/2011
Real cozy spot for a date or just to catch up with a friend.
My friend and I ordered the artichoke dip bruschetta as an appetizer. There was an endless supply of bread so don't worry if you run out. For dinner, my friend had the meatballs over polenta and I had the pulled pork panini. For dessert, we ordered the tartufo. Everything was excellent but the dessert was my favorite.
I mainly came on here to say how awesome our waiter was. I think his name was Andrew. Very attentive and friendly.
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Review from Nicole A.
Jupiter, FL
4/18/2008
Dear NYC Restaurant Owners,
Please make more places like Bruschetteria.
It's well priced, the food is great, and the service is quick and friendly. This place is almost like a fancier version of Bite the more I think of it.
My favorite part? You can't fit more than like...12 people in at a time. That is 12 for the entire restaurant. I could be wrong - but it seemed that way. Living in Manhattan, it's so refreshing to enjoy a peaceful meal away from crowds and actually take the time to converse and linger cafe-style.
I suggest you come as a party of two and come late enough to get the intimate vibe (I think we got there around 10pm?) versus the cramped feel if it's crowded.
Seriously, who doesn't feel most comfortable surrounded by fresh gooey mozzarella, pesto, bread, and wine? When in the LES and craving a gourmet sandwich, try bruschetteria and bring a friend. -
Review from Jing Y.
Manhattan, NY
1/11/2011
If I could, I probably would've given this place 6 stars just for the quality of the food!
It is definitely a hidden gem. I came here for dinner with a friend and we ordered a meatball entree and a panini to share. It was delish! I don't remember the last time a panini or a meatball entree being this satisfying, so I encourage everyone to check this place out! Everything on the menu was very reasonably priced, so you don't have to worry about walking out on a semi empty stomach if you are tight on budget. -
Review from Grace Y.
New York, NY
7/10/2007
bruschetteria is known for their sandwiches, wines, and...bruschetta! The place is tiny and right next door to teany, the tea shop that was once owned by Moby. The place is very cute and there is only enough space for 20 or so people:
I ordered a pressed sandwich with arugula, turkey, avacado, and tomato and my date ordered four pieces of bruschetta with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. My sandwich was really well made (there's only one guy behind the counter making sandwiches and boy did he take his time). The turkey was really good (honey roasted) and the bread was crunchy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside (it tasted like it could've been from Balthazar). My date's bruschetta was okay (he enjoyed it) but I don't think there was enough olive oil to bring everything together.
Bruschetteria is a nice place for a quick bite to eat and they're very accommodating if you want to substitute stuff in your sandwich since everything is freshly made. They also serve gelato, which I didn't have room for, but it's a place I would visit again.
If you want to check out pictures from Bruschetteria, go to http://www.gracenotesn.... Happy eating! -
Review from Veronica S.
Fremont, CA
1/15/2010
This place was woooonderful and it was so nice to come here for late lunch when it was empty.
The $12.50 lunch deal can't be beat! Of course the catch is : cash only, but that is to be expected.
They offer an antipasti, a main course, plus a glass of wine or soda for $12.50 during lunch.
Their hot artichoke bruschetta was top notch! Their 3 cheese bruschetta (goat, gorgonzola...) was good, but not spectacular. All the sandwiches were delicious and use yummy bread!
Overall, cute little place. Would definitely come here again soon :o) -
Review from Pearl H.
Long Island City, NY
5/25/2009
I love the Bruschetteria! It's such a cute little place, with such great Italiano food!
The salads are HUGE and are so good with the freshest greens, tomatoes, mozarella, etc. It's really authentic and very delicious.
We came during a "brunch" and it was a hefty, but not over the top amount with great tastes that make you enjoy your food and not necessarily inhale it.
Totally great for a quick bite on a lazy afternoon. Again, it's cute, very small, so not really a place for huge groups, max 4 people group is probably appropriate. Price is moderate and again worth it in taste. Enjoy! -
Review from Amy L.
New York, NY
2/27/2009
Tiny, mod-ish Italian place next to Moby's Teany. Probably fewer than 10 tables. My friend and I split a prix fixe dinner because we were a little hungry, but not so hungry. First - bruschette with ricotta, honey, olive oil, black pepper and something else herby. Delicious (and I'm inspired to try to make it at home!) Then, a big bowl of chicken cacciatore. This was OK; the chunks of chicken were a little dry, but the polenta in the dish was fun. Dessert: crisp and oozy nutella panini drizzled with chocolate syrup and sprinkled with powdered sugar. YOM.
So the prix fixe dinner is $17.95; totally a good deal split between two people (and we had plenty of food, maybe even too much, given our hunger level). The nice price made up for the eh-ness of the chicken entree. Other menu selections looked tempting. Service good. Wine prices very reasonable. Hooray! Now if only I could pronounce "bruschette" properly. -
Review from Heather S.
Brooklyn, NY
8/25/2009
Bruschetta and wine happy hour deal was great. Their homemade pizza was different, in a good way. Delicious! Very cozy setting. Music on the radio was a mix of alt./indie rock which was a pleasant surprise. Cash only was kind of annoying. Definitely would recommend it as a place to bring a date.
Service was excellent!Listed in: The Lovely Lower East…, Date Night
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Review from Cecilia Z.
New York, NY
4/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dropped in for an early lunch because nearby Clinton St Baking Co. had a ridiculous 2 hour wait.
This is a pretty cute cafe, serving mostly bruschettas, paninis, and salads. Bf settled for their $12.50 "neighborhood lunch special" which includes an appetizer, entree (sandwich or salad) and a glass of wine or soda. He chose what was described to be a artichoke dip for appetizer and chicken pesto panini for his entree. I went for the sweet potato and avocado panini, which also contained feta and sliced red onions and a cumin mayo which sounded interesting.
My panini and his appetizer arrived first, about 10 minutes after we ordered. My sweet potato panini was pretty good, all the ingredients tasted fresh and the sweet potato and avocado made it a very hearty vegetarian sandwich. I was surprised how little sweetness it actually conveyed, as the cumin really added smokiness and accentuated the savory flavors along with the feta. I especially liked the bread that composed the panini, which tasted a bit like the sandwich bread from Parisi, a perfectly crispy exterior giving way to soft innards. I loved that the bread was thick enough that they retained their bite even after being pressed. The artichoke dip was actually not what we both had expected at all; instead of a cheesy hot dip, it actually resembled a cold traditional potato salad, but made with mostly mayonnaise and chopped artichoke. It was served with a few slices of baguette. I didn't really enjoy the dip at all, though the bf still managed to pick out the tender artichoke pieces to smear on his baguette slices. The chicken pesto panini sandwich was very good, more classic but definitely more flavorful than mine. The bright, fresh pesto was smeared with a heavy hand, lending a ton of fresh garlic and basil flavor to the white meat chicken. Both of the paninis were served with a side salad of pickled cucumber and onions, which I found to be very refreshing and delicious, especially as a palate cleanser. I actually felt like the pickled vegetables screamed Japanese, with just the perfect amount of restraint and sophistication.
The main reason I'm only rating this place 3 stars is because of the service. There was only one waitress working when we went... though she was friendly, she was pretty inattentive. First off, she brought the bf a bottled Sprite after he had asked for a lemonade. Perhaps it's because she's British, but do they really call Sprite lemonade in the UK? Secondly, she seemed to have a weird habit of not wanting to bring his panini, or even ask the chef to put it in the press, until he has completely finished his appetizer. It wasn't until I tried for about 3 minutes to distract her from reading her newspaper and asked if she'd bring his chicken pesto panini that she finally signaled for the chef to finish preparing it.
Overall I think this place is cute and cozy and serves rather simple fare. I may come here again just for a light snack, but with so many other good restaurants in the LES, I don't really see the draw of Bruschetteria. -
Review from nubz s.
New York, NY
6/14/2011
I absolutely adore this restaurant! I have been there on 3 separate occasions and each time was more pleasant than the last. The service is always great, the food is wonderful and the prices are excellent for anyone on a budget. They do only accept cash though so make sure you have some if you decide to stop by. I would highly recommend the brunch and the happy hour. This is by far my favorite place to eat in the hood so far.
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