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Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Brooklyn HeightsHigh St (A, C)
Clark St (2, 3)
York St (F)
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True humor occurs when you post a review with a very important section about there being no reservations and cash only and then you go on a lark and forget to get cash. So you have the great meal and then you have to run all the way to Peas and Pickles to get cash.
On a Tuesday night this place was packed by the time we left. The service is not super-attentive, but it is more in the way of just letting you enjoy your meal with no rush instead of just ignoring you so it isn't a big deal. They are also busy and the servers are never just standing around.
The rigatoni dish was fine, nothing over the top, I enjoy the gnocchi much more, but to have a neighborhood restaurant like this is such a great thing and I always enjoy my meals here.
No major complaints about Noodle Pudding at all, it was a solid all-around experience. In the end,… Read more »
Great food.
Atmosphere was a tad loud, but I didn't have a problem dealing with that. As a warning, when you go looking for the restaurant, you're most likely going to have a hard time finding it, but once you do, you'll know that it's the Noodle Pudding.
I got the Tagliatelle Bolognese. It was a perfect portion, and one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Served steaming hot, but not mouth burning, you can easily taste the fresh pasta with the first bite. The sauce was slightly undersalted, but that was easily fixed with a sprinkle of salt. With fresh black pepper and parm sprinkled over everything, the dish was nearly sublime.
I will definitely be back soon.
I've held off writing about Noodle Pudding because my first two experiences over the past five years were lackluster. It has quite a reputation among Bklyn Heights folk (my peeps) that I wanted to give it one more try before opining.
First the good: The food is slightly better than average.
That's where it ends.
The NOISE LEVEL is unbearable. It's one of those places where you can't hear your companion 3 feet across the table. Maybe I've become an old fogey--but the meal was ruined by jack hammer level blowhards in stereo and everyone else trying to talk above them. We couldn't wait to get outta there.
There's always a wait to get in; a no reservation policy. They only accept cash. The service is distant.
Three strikes and they're out. Basta. It's Carroll Gardens for Italian from here on out.
Everything is delicious, just make sure you carry cash...
Been here twice now. Excellent both times. Don't bother coming if you didn't make a reservation, it can be super crowded and wait interminable. The portions are just right, as is the price. But why don't they take credit cards, I will never know.
My kind of place. No frills, just good simply cooked Italian food at decent value. The osso bucco always rocks my world, but its the marrow within that makes the comparatively hefty $28 price tag a non-issue. It's not unusual to find diners at adjacent tables staring at me in either mild disgust or mocking amusement when I desperately suck, lick, and claw at the bone trying to get every single last tantalizing bit of marrow out. I've been told I look like a malnourished stray dog eating for the first time in a week. There's other great stuff there (love the parpadelle w/ mushrooms, half seared buffalo with mixed greens, and pretty much everything they make), but the osso bucco will always have my heart.. tee hee. *wink*
P.S. - I've officially decided to embark on a quest for NYC's best bone marrow. I am open to... nay... eagerly seeking suggestions from marrow lovers out there. (So far, Prune is at the top of my list to try)
My first 5 star!
Please please please do not let the name fool you, this is some authentic italian food and some of the best I've had in nyc...wayyy better than Trattoria.
This was my pick for our date the day before Valentine's day, so it was unusually packed. I had never been either, and the sign is not obvious, making it a little hard to find, but once you do, you have found nirvana...
My bf at the time was Italian and raised on real Tuscan and roman food so I was wary...when we walked in, he turned me with this surprised smile and said, "It smells just like my grandmother's cooking"...it doesnt get any better than that!
The wine bar was interesting, they know their stock well, and after a mini tasting, we picked a red wine that was well developed in flavor and about $15 a glass...( i try to avoid bottles since he WILL drink the entire thing).Dinner was equally as great, i cant remember a more easygoing dinner. IT had a homey ambience that transported one to Italy almost, and service was impecccable, especially for a place packed to capacity (i.e. 1 hr wait)
Bon appetit!
What a romantic place. I came here on a date after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, and we had a great time. The food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant made for a great experience. I had the gnocchi with brown butter and sage, which was very tasty, and my boyfriend had their lasagna, which he enjoyed.
Noodle Pudding is a lovely place for dinner. It's cash only, and the name is a bit weird, but I'd definitely recommend it.
So disappointed with the food and service. The food is really basics, nothing imaginative or interesting. Not enough vegetarian option, the bartender ignore me the majority of the time. This was my first and last time.
Wonderful spot in all ways. A few hints from a regular:
1. The lasagne is divine -- and cheap!
2. The osso buco is top notch. But on occassion you might get a tough joint.
3. The mussels are very good -- great dipping in the broth.
4. Try the daily soup for an appetizer -- a delicious surprise awaits.
5. The gnocchi with butter and sage is sublime -- nutty, creamy, chewy.
6. The grilled fish are always dependable.
7. Tip heavily -- these cats will take care of you.
The veal scallopine? There are better places in Brooklyn -- not a strong suit.
The beef is fine but go next door to Henry's End for a steak au poivre if you want grilled meat.
Warning: Noodle Pudding has jumped the shark.
Once, it was a virtually undiscovered neighborhood gem. Then, it was a hot spot whose neighborhood-y feel and good food at reasonable prices drew diners from other boroughs. Today, however, Noodle Pudding is riding on the coattails of its reputation.
Expect laughably bad service. (For instance, our waitress glanced over my shoulder to read the menu and regurgitate the dish description when someone in my party asked a question about it.)
Expect mediocre food (think pastas that any decent cook could make at home).
Expect prices that don't appear outrageous but are when you see what you get (expect $13.50 for a tiny bowl of gnocchi that will leave you hungry).
I'm convinced that the people who still sing Noodle Pooding's praises just want so badly to believe that a decent restaurant exists in Brooklyn Heights...
Dine at your own risk.
I came with a party of 5 a little before 6 p.m. on a Saturday night and we were seated right away.… Read more »
Such a cute, homey place. Seems like a definite local place...it looked as though lots of older Italian folks come here. We came at the right time...around 6 PM (they don't accept reservations) and didn't have to wait or get seated in the back where it was super dark. Instead, we scored the last table that looked out onto the street...I felt like a window display.
The bread and dipping sauce was great. A different take on bread and olive oil. The olive oil had tomatoes, garlic and some other ingredients...very tasty. I actually ate more bread than my entree.
The bf and I ordered 2 items off the specials list. I got a veal pasta dish ($16) and he got a meatball and sausage pasta dish ($16). Unfortunately, I didn't really like my dish. Seemed more of a veal stew with pasta than anything and although the veal was tender, it tasty dry (is that possible?). My bf's dish was good...the sausages and meatballs were very tasty and definitely homemade as well as the pasta...I think since the shapes of our pasta looked man-made and each piece of pasta was unique in that snowflake-type of way.
Service was exceptional and the overall feel of the place is romantic and very quaint. I LOVED the back seating area which looked like it was set-up for a dinner party. They had strung mini lanterns from the ceiling lights and it looked so cute and intimate. Maybe some time I'll have to plan an event here so I can score that back seating area!
Note: cash only
With a name like Noodle Pudding, I was a bit reluctant...but hey, why the hell not!
I went with a group of six for my birthday early this month and the food was great! I am still thinking about the endive, walnut, and goat cheese salad today. Add the grilled calamari to the mix and you're good to go. We also had the penne and grilled fish and two bottles of wine. Of course I didn't pay because it was my birthday but the total still came up to only $30/person.
I only gave it four stars instead of five because our waitress was a bit distracted and spacey. She was helpful but she seemed rushed the entire night.
Great local place and ambience. Highly recommend the smoked mozarella salad and the beet salad. The skirt steak was delicious as well, juicy and full of flavor. The fried anchovies were light but needed a little bit more salt and acid.
NO SIGN ON THE OUTSIDE! We walked right by it. This came recommended by a coworker. We checked out Bo Concept Art First Thursdays in DUMBO so we figured we'd swing by for dinner. It's right near Henry's End, a restaurant that serves an assortment of Wild Game meats daily. Waiters are dressed in white button downs with red ties tucked into their shirts, adorned in red aprons. No wait on a Thursday Night at 7pm. Cash only. This is Italian fare done right with affordable prices. Kudos. I'll be back.
Bread - half a ciabatta loaf sliced, spicy EVOO dip w/ crushed tomatoes, parsley, CRACK!
DAILY SPECIALS
-Shrimp, Mussels, Clams in broth (~$15) - soup tasted like Chinese broth, not oily at all, seafood was yum, good starter
-Stuffed Seppialini (~$12) - came in the form of one big piece, ample tomato sauce, stuffed w/ breading, one piece of grilled french bread, seppia is cuttlefish
-Pappardelle (~$12) - heavily infused w/ mushroom sauce, i'm a huge sucker for this pasta, esp when homemade, so good
ENTREE
-Pork Chop ($13) [served with pickled hot cherry peppers] - a tad over done aka dry, nice char on outside, not crazy about hot cherry peppers w/ it, also served w/ a parmesan mash
WINE
-Fume Blanc ($10 x 2) - perfect accompaniment to this meal
Total came out to $46/pp after everything
One trend that is likely to emerge with the more reviews I write on Yelp is that I am just not the biggest fan of Italian restaurants. It's not that I don't like Italian food -- in fact, it's quite tasty. But rarely do I find it special or creative and, in a city like New York where you could eat at a different restaurant every night and never have to eat at the same place twice, I have trouble justifying spending a lot of money on food that I don't think is special or I believe I could cook myself.
And so, I tend not to be the biggest fan of Italian restaurants.
But this place is an exception. It helps that it has sentimental value: this was the place my boyfriend took me on our third date. I still remember what shirt he was wearing. He brought me a Tupperware of tortilla soup that he'd made ("extra spicy") the night before so that I could have it for lunch the next day (even if he forgot to give it to me and then told me the next day that he was eating it himself. Still, it's the thought that counts.) We went back at ate there again for our anniversary last year and we'll probably go again for our anniversary this year, too.
Noodle Pudding is a cute little neighborhood-y Italian restaurant steps away from the Brooklyn Bridge. Like another reviewer said earlier, I don't quite get the cult following, but that could easily be because of my aforementioned disclaimer about Italian food. But what I do like about it is its warmth, its reliable tastiness and the fact that everyone there seems happy to be there and seems to love the place. That just makes for a very nice dinner vibe.
I also like the bartender who let me try a bunch of red wines until I found the one I liked best while I waited for my boyfriend at the bar. That kind of treatment is something I'll always return for.
I came here with a big family, party of 10 so we made reservations at 6pm. Reading the reviews there is a long wait if you don't make reservations. Food is excellent. Recommend the fried calamari, mussels with garlic, monk fish over pasta and monk fish stew with clams and mussels. Each of us ordered a main dish, shared 4 appetizers and 3 desserts, 4 bottle of wine, plus tax and tips = $500. Was definitely a great night. good food, good service, good ambiance...what more can you ask for?
I came here for dinner on a Saturday night for a party of six. Initially I read reviews and learned that this was an Italian restaurant with an intriguing name.
Seated promptly, I ordered the red wine carafes since I wasn't sure how bad the bill was going to be at the end of the night (and I had cash ready in my moth filled wallet). This was very good considering the price. While osso buco, bass, mussels and pasta dishes were absolutely delicious (see photos), the fact that they had liver on the menu damned me. I ordered the calf liver, took 3 bites and reminded myself: "it's still effing liver."
This would have been a strong 4 star restaurant, but if you're going to put liver on the menu (a bold move) it better be good. Too bad liver sucks any way you make it. I would return for the other savory entrees.
IFHTP 1
Great local neighborhood restaurant. The host is super friendly and welcoming. We went early to avoid the crowds (a little after 6pm) and were glad we did... got a seat right away and the noise level was low. At about 7pm, the crowds began to appear, and it started to get pretty noisy in there.
We were happy with our food. I ordered the gnocchi with butter & sage -- yum. He ordered the lasagna, which didn't have too much cheese in it, so they got the balance of flavors just right.
Service was fine.
I passed this restaurant on the way to a concert and thought "Wow.. that place looks like a great spot." Two hours later after the concert, we had a 10 min wait for a table for 4.
Food - very tasty italian (not sure which region). The kind where u're pretty damn sure they make the noodles in the kitchen. Mostly comfort dishes and a few eyebrow-raising culinary avant-garde dishes (my friend had an amazing golden beet, radish, and trout dish).
Price - very reasonable for the value. Entrees are $12 - $16 and $20+ for the pricier filet mignon dishes. It was about $30/person.
Decor - casual, romantic, bustling. 3 happy birthday serenades in the hour we were there. Candles, colorful strung lamps, and locals hanging out at the bar.
Overall, I would go there a lot if I didn't live across the water. Yes, it's in Brooklyn. And I'm in Manhattan. And we all know it's just a matter of time with long distance.
Great food! A little crowded. Good service. Would definatly recommend to friends. But the biggest surprise was the check. Great food. Low price!
When the mercury begins to climb up the thermometer and the dogwood trees boast their blooms, New York City streets changes from canyons of stoic stares to a carnival cityscape where shops windows open like a barker's rictus. Tucked neatly into Henry Street near Brooklyn Heights, Noodle Pudding opens its windows to the summer air and stretches its awnings through cool breezes to serve regional Italian dishes at reasonable prices and glasses of wines for a mere pittance.
The regional Italian menu offers classic dishes such as Penne all' Arrabiata, carpaccio, Linguine Alla Puttanesca and buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes and roasted peppers. But the menu is fitted with a list of specials that change nightly and which outnumber the standards almost two to one. Of course, favorites like burrata with baby arugula and heirloom tomatoes appear and re-appear due to availability, but recently I was able to order a plate of garganelli with duck ragu and fava beans.
While the name is off-putting to some--noodle pudding (sometimes called kugel) is a dish of egg noodles, sour cream and cottage cheese, flavored with vanilla and jam and, of paramount importance, distinctly un-Italian--the quaint storefront is framed in flowers and bustles with four-tops and a wall-length bench that seats half an alley of intimate tables for two. The waiters, runners and busboys tuck their ties into their shirts and bustle about with only a modicum of banter but a bounty of helpfulness, tact and efficiency.
The last time I visited, the host stand proudly displayed a basket of Zagat Guides (2008, Best Italian Restaurants in the US) in which they were awarded high marks. My girlfriend took one and was rewarded with a smile and a reminder that as a local she could share in their pride and conviviality.
A simple salad of beets, goat cheese and escarole was delivered to our table quickly and we split it with a plate of beefsteak tomatoes drenched in olive oil atop mozzarella cheese; standard fare at any Italian trattoria, but constructed with color and priced modestly. Enjoying the first, delicate greens of spring we watched our dog who espied our dinner jealously from his spot near a parking meter (to underscore NP's gracious service, upon noticing we were with our dog, we were speeded to a table at the front of the restaurant!). We followed with a fine linguine with diced pancetta, fava bean puree (it is spring, after all) and pecorino cheese and a delicious Bolognese which could have been more tender, less beefy but served its function of comfort.
Because Noodle Pudding is more of a local spot than a hot spot, it might underwhelm visitors. The artwork and décor are simple, unassuming; meanwhile, the house wines are table ready rather than ready to be ruminated on. But as local spot, it is a treasure. The price of a full meal here would not get you a bottle of wine in a similarly popular place in Manhattan. Likewise, Noodle Pudding is not going to insult and berate its patrons with the hipness of Williamsburg or the Yuppie-dom of Park Slope. Off the beaten path of Brooklyn Heights, in a peripheral spot not far from the Brooklyn Bridge, this restaurant is a boon to its neighborhood.
Noodle Pudding is one of the stronger restaurants in Brooklyn. Its devoted cult following is a bit bizarre to me, though. It's a neighborhood restaurant. If you do decide to make it a destination, though, confine your order to the specials menu. This, in fact, is a good rule of thumb for any restaurant where the specials menu is so extensive and obviously variable. If Vinnie's Line Caught Montauk Bass is on the menu, give strong consideration to ordering it. Other highlights include rabbit (depending on daily presentation), octopus, and the heirloom tomato appetizer (they're smart enough to know when the tomatoes are good enough to merit its inclusion on the menu). Tuna and swordfish are also generally good.
The regular menu is decent. I have probably been to Noodle Pudding over 200 times, and therefore have no qualms about occasionally ordering the chicken with leeks and pancetta, or one of the pastas. But whenever I have been away from Brooklyn for a long time (as, increasingly, I am these days) my return visit to Noodle Pudding finds me on the specials side.
I have always regretted that the beer selection is not the menu's equal. And the desserts aren't all terrific (notably the namesake). Go often and you might get a fruit plate.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Bear in mind that dealing with hundreds of people of variable mood and sense of entitlement nightly is no one's idea of a picnic. You might not be pushy, but the guy with the blazer and country club visor who keeps going outside to smoke and scream at his cellphone probably hasn't lived up to your standards of decorum. So patience goes a long way...and is repaid amply.
My favorite Italian restaurant. Yes, the name is weird and the place is hard to find because there's no sign outside. But figure it out and go!
Oddly, the best thing served here isn't on the menu; it's the rosemary infused olive oil paired with their freshly baked bread. My fiance and I always have to pig out on this and ask for seconds. During the holidays, they bottle it up and sell it. Great gift for foodies...
Prices are very good, especially for Brooklyn Heights. Expect to wait for a table if you stroll in during peak hours, but the host is always gracious and very friendly. I believe they only take reservations for big groups. Their table wine is cheap and good, and I have to say, everything I've tried on their menu is excellent. Beet gnocchi as well as their bolognese sauce are excellent. Specials change daily.
The craving started the minute I walked into LAX and saw this hot 18year old who got me wet all the way to JFK.
My god, that was a painful flight.
I landed famished, sex-starved, drooling, just can't stop looking and about to pop my nuts. But reality finally set in - who the hell am I kidding really - and we parted ways at the baggage claim - like I was really noticed.
At the AirTrain, I sent a text to my friend and asked her what's the best way to Brooklyn Heights and was told to just take the A train and get off - oh, how I wish - at High St.
With my suitcase, laptop bag and backpack in tow, I finally made it to the stop and the nice couple was already there waiting for me. They then asked if I was hungry to which I replied "No, but I'm horny."
They just laughed and I said, "No, I'm fucking serious."
They helped me with my bags and walked to their apartment, freshened-up a bit and walked to get some food. They asked me what I wanted for dinner and told them that since I can't have sex, to take me to the next best thing.
Well, they took me to this spot. They actually have made reservations and was seated next to the window. It's a nice little neighborhood restaurant, crowded but without the attitude. I just don't quite get the mirror ball hanging in the rear part of the dining room though.
I started perusing the menu, we got a house wine - which was surprisingly good, especially for $14 - and got me a lasagna as recommended by my friend.
Well, I am pleased to let everyone of you know that although the itch wasn't scratched, the craving was satisfied. That lasagna was the next best thing to sex because I got wet yet again.
With a name like noodle pudding i was expecting either a Chinese restaurant or a Jewish fusion place
i was pleasantly surprised when i saw the menu. everything on it sounded amazing, but the shrimp and artichoke risotto....fantastico!
although i normally prefer my artichoke with a bit more zest, this was good nonetheless.
the service was on point , but the no credit card thing was a bit odd. but i guess its the "in" thing now since so many places are starting to get on that band wagon ( dont they realize that noone carries cash anymore???)
i am eager to come back and try some of the other dishes, and of course help myself to one of the most delicate and delicious panacotta with berries i have ever had.
just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
There is no kugel to be had, but this establishment totally lives up to the "Noodle" part of its name.
My friend drove 11 hours from Michigan to NYC (another victim of the economy) to visit his former stomping grounds and I decided we had to go all out. After a beautiful day in Dumbo we made our way over to this Italian restaurant. There was a wait of 30 minutes (seems like everyone and their kids love this place) but I entertained myself by making funny faces at the adorable children sitting near me. I'm such a creep.
We were seated in a corner by the window and the table was very small. I could complain about the cramped quarters but having dined at Graffiti I now understand the true meaning of dining in discomfort. Fortunately for us we could use the ledge by the window for our wine. The servers were very professional and made some marvelous recommendations. My boyfriend and I ordered the least expensive red on the menu ($14), the meat, cheese and olive plate ($12), the gnocchi in butter and sage sauce ($12.50) and a skirt steak with tomatoes and onions ($20)
As the restaurant was very busy we didn't get our complimentary bread until the antipasto had arrived. I consider this a blessing because had it come earlier I would not have had any bread/EVOO w/ peppers/herbs for my salami and cheese! The oil was totally addictive. My dining partners and myself were constantly eying each other as we spooned the oil and pepper onto the bread, praying there would be some left for the next person. The antipasto itself was a lovely starter, but we barely had a chance to finish it before our food arrived.
The gnocchi appeared first, and the portion reminded me of why the pasta course is called "Primi". It was such an appetizer. A basketball player's amuse bouche. I was ready to fight the boyfriend because I caught him trying to shovel it away while I wasn't looking. Sharing is caring! Especially when I'm being sugar mama for the night! Fortunately the skirt steak came around, glistening beautifully...providing him with the perfect distraction. As he admired the steak I had some much needed QT with that gnocchi. It really was divine. The sage/butter was the perfect sauce to bring out the pasta's natural flavor. All I could think was "Why haven't I made sage butter sauce of my own? Am I insane? Am I...mentally challenged?!". That changed when I tasted the velvety and slightly BLOODY (mmm) steak. "Why don't I make skirt steak more often? It's not that expensive. Wow, what is wrong with me??". It was incredible. The dishes were so good that I nearly forgot about the wine! Unheard of.
Our bellies were..sort of full. So we REALLY went all out and ordered dessert (every dessert is 7.50). Tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake with hazelnut gelato. It was too much. The chocolate mousse cake was so rich I could hardly handle it. I was hunched over and ever so slowly consuming each bit. Completely sinful. Dessert should not be such a chore. By the time it was done I was convinced that I was going to pass out in ecstasy but the bill woke me up. It did some damage to my bank account but was still very inexpensive for the quality of food that we ingested. I was very, very satisfied with my dining experience. The satisfied groans in the car ride home indicated the same was true for my dining companions.
Still my favorite pick for Iow-key yet delicious Italian food in Brooklyn. Noticed that the menu had changed slightly since last time..but still delicious.
The octopus appetizer was tomato-y and tasty, and the linguine with seafood ragu was similar to my previous favorite (saffron linguine with seafood) although I missed the squid in the new dish. If you sense a theme..yes, I like seafood. Thanks for pointing that out.
Anyway, had to skip dessert AGAIN because I was too full..but this just means I have to go back again and try to eat less.
Things I loved:
1. Gnocchi with sage butter sauce. They boyfriend ordered it, but I kept grabbing…
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I'm from Los Angeles so you just don't get italian food like this! This place was unbelievable. This place single-handedly changed my stereotype of Brooklyn.
Antipasto Platter - Broccoli tossed in Olive Oil, Roasted Red Pepper, Salami, Bufala Mozzarella, olives
Steamed Mussels
Rabbit Ravioli in Creamy spinach sauce
(some long flat pasta) Bolognese
OSO BUCCO!!!
EVERYTHING WAS INCREDIBLE. The antipasto platter was cold and fresh, the mussels wer soo good!! Don't forget to dip the bread in the yummy winey broth of the mussels afterwards. mmmmmm!
The rabbit ravioli and the bolognese was INSANE. all fresh pasta...all soo delicious.
and the OSO BUCCOO....was OH SO buttery, OH SO tender, OH SO flavorful, OH SOOO WORTH IT!!!
I thought brooklyn was manhattan's glendale, but after going to the noodle pudding, brooklyn is on my "must-do-while-in-newyork" list!
I was so excited to try this place until I sat at our table to check out the menu and a cockroach crawled across my plate setting.
We immediately left.
Ick!!
I went here for the first time last night and I will most definitely be back! Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The bread and the spicy olive oil, wow. The lasagna is classic and fabulous. The gnocchi was so fresh and tasty. Incredible service, a wonderful bartender, I just wish I lived closer.
Here's the quick and dirty:
1) Typical wait for 2-3 people is about 45 minutes.
2) Full bar. Nice wine selection.
3) Mussels run out in a hurry. I was seated by 630 on a Friday night and they were already out.
4) They serve fresh bread with oil dip (that I swear on my life has a banana-like aftertaste) as soon as you sit down.
5) Which is good because the service seems to be a bit slow and you definitely need something to hold you off until your entree comes.
Overall: The food is good and reasonably priced, but I often wonder if wait is worth it. The pork chop was delicious and I'm a huge fan of the mashed potatoes. They aren't kidding around with the pastas either. Any of the meat pastas have quite a lot of meat. (I dare say a bit too much.)The fried calamari is average, but large enough to share. The service was mediocre and seating can often feel a bit stuffy and crowded. If you can get in with a short (or better yet, no) line, then you're golden. Otherwise, I'd suggest spending your time and money elsewhere. The good news is if you absolutely have to eat here, the bar should have enough goodies to keep you occupied.
I'm going to give it four stars as long as you don't have to wait in line. (There are times when it's really slow.) Otherwise, I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could.
I love Noodle Pudding. It's very cozy and neighborhood-ly, I always feel happy to be there the moment I walk through the door. The seafood, bean and vegetable dishes are the only things I ever get due to my being a pescetarian, but I have heard fantastic reports from my dining companions on everything else. If you want to keep it on the healthier side, go for the salmon with white beans and escarole or the shrimp appetizer which also comes with a bit of salad and a pile of large white beans....sure, everything is doused in olive oil, but at least that's good for your heart :)
always a pleasure to visit here. the gnocchi is good (perhaps a tad underdone and not enough sauce), the tagliatelle received a rave review. for dessert, the flourless chocolate mousse is sublime.
and the bottle of valpolicella was yummy.
the service is crisp and friendly, and the atmosphere warm and welcoming.
go!
I've been going to Noodle Pudding for at least 6 years. Every time I come to NYC to visit family we'd go here one night and to Queen's another (located on Court). I don't think noodle pudding is out of this world amazing yum in my mouth, but I really do like the place. My bf and I's first date was here and every anniversary we come back to celebrate. The place is lively and energetic with that rich neighborhood feel. Yes it gets loud but I don't think anyone should claim this to be a romantic, mood place. It follows the Italian culture- it's loud and energetic, just like my family! Haha. But on to the food... I personally love the mussels in the spicy tomato broth (AMAZING), the calamari and all the pastas. I've heard the osso bucco is amazing but I do not eat veal. They have daily specials which are all delicious as well. Also when they have it, the lemon goat cheesecake is superb. And yes, there is a woman waitress who I hate to say is just really really bad there... I've had her on a few different occasions months apart and she will screw up our orders, take forever and acts very aloof. Every time I sit down and discover she will be my waiter I cringe slightly. Besides that, I definitely think you should give Noodle a try and have a good time! It's worth it!
i had my first food-gasm at this restaurant while eating one of their scallops. enough said!
Fantastic Italian food that still has a very local neighborhood restaurant type of feel, although the usual long wait for a table suggests its fame has spread well beyond Brooklyn Heights. A usually quite diverse daily menu, along with some really good Italian standbys.
When the zombie apocalypse comes, I hope it stays open, because then we can barricade the neighborhood and keep it all to ourselves. Cash only.
I am so glad I asked Yelpers to share their favorite restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn. Thank you guys for the short list! One Yelper in particular "Justin C"raved about "Noodle Pudding" and I am so thankful he did.
I went on a Tuesday night to FINALLY meet my good friend who cuts hair at a nearby salon. Sorry it took me 3 years to make the "dreaded" trip over the Brooklyn Bridge, Jess. What was I thinking? I am from Brooklyn, for goodness sakes. Brooklyn Heights is so close, charming and picturesque. The old architecture is similar in fashion to the West Village, without the NYU dorms or peckerhead inhabitants.
Noodle pudding was absolutely scrumptious and so very reasonable; a festive place to catch up with an old friend. I will definitely hop on the A,C,E to High Street ( 30 mins from west 4th street ) for the perfectly prepared pasta dishes, and the $14.00 bottle of Nero-D'avola again.
The reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5....the waiter/host told us our table would be ready in 20 mins..but it was more like 40; he needed a shower (yes he smelled) and a shave...badly! Otherwise a memorable meal and evening. I am convinced...the best Italian restaurants are in Brooklyn. Am I biased? well... you will have to get your butt on over the Brooklyn bridge to see for yourself!
Buono Appetito!
I've been longing to try this restaurant ever since a coworker recommended it to me a few years back. When I drive by this place it always looks packed and the crowd is buzzing. Finally, I decided to try this place last night for dinner, and....AND I left kinda dissapointed! Everyone knows I rave about my favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn and the city, and so I will not be adding noodle pudding to my list. In fact I'm pretty much scratching it off my list. There was about a 10 min wait for a table w/o a reservation and the staff seemed friendly enough. The food was nothing special, especially since we waited about 30 min to get the entree. Very kid friendly, in fact I was surrounded by booster chairs and screaming children. For me - this place is not worth another visit.
This is my favorite restaurant, a charming neighborhood, rustic Italian place with exceptional & friendly service and great care taken to make simple dishes shine. I've been disappointed by many fine dining experiences in NYC, but NEVER by Noodle Pudding, and that is one of the true culinary charms of our city - the little neighborhood places that just rock, every single time.
It's a small place, with seating for maybe 60 patrons at any given time, but they serve the food quickly and turn the tables over fast - it's an impressive operation. The staff are all very friendly & knowledgeable people, and in the 3 years I've been going there there has not been much turnover.
The highlight is of course the food. They have a number of daily specials that vary slightly from day to day and more significantly from season to season, as well as a small staple of regular dishes, and everything's great. They start you off with loaves of peasant style white bread and spice infused olive oil, which is always heartwarming, and while you're chewing on that you might as well go ahead and order a bottle of their tasty $12 house Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. There is no better wine value in NYC.
The pastas make my mouth water just thinking about this - they do an excellent gnocchi and will serve it either with butter & sage or al pomodoro, their bolognese is hearty & good, and their meat lasagna is terrific. Some memorable specials are the papardelle with lamb & olive rag (I rarely pass this up if it's on offer), the Spaghetti Sciue Sciue, and the black seafood spaghetti.
For fish & fowl, their grilled herbed chicken breast over arugula is a can't miss winner, and Vinnie's line caught Montauck bass is prepared about the same way and is just as great, when they have it. The tagliata steak with grilled vidalias & tomatoes is always wonderful, and if I'm feeling really bad, I'll just stumble down there for the osso bucco. It's very special.
There's a lot of Brooklyn dining places you'll hear more about, but few you'll enjoy more. Do yourself this favor real soon.
I think this place is fine. Nothing really to complain about, but i don't understand why people are giving it 4&5's. It is good but definitely not great.
Also, they don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait 30-40min.
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