Il Brigante

I went to this place for my 60th birthday. Ordered grilled chicken and roasted potatoes. The Vegys and potatoes were great but the chicken was super salty. I told them and they made me new chicken which was extremely dry (but not salty) they NEVER came by to ask how it was or to ask any of us how things were. Had to flag someone down for drinks and desert. When they did bring deserts they didn’t give us any extra napkins we still used the old paper ones we had with our dinners. But the worst part was the extremely salty then dry chicken with no offer at all for a discount or anything. That just said “sorry” but when you pay $27 for grilled chicken you think they’d make it good! Or make up for it with something of a discount or something. But like I said no one came over to even ask how it was even when I told them it was salty my husband had to flag them down to get someone over to tell them. I hate leaving not good reviews but when you pay the kind of money like we did for this meal I’m definitely leaving my review. Everyone else’s meal was good. But mine not and the service was not good. Debbie (review done by me not Robert)

I’ve been to this Italian spot a couple of times Fried calamari & rigatoni Fusilli Silani never disappointed.

Slow down and enjoy the authentic flavors of SOUTHERN Italian food. Puglia/Bari and South! If you're from a southern Italian family or you love the region, this small but popular and busy restaurant is what you're looking for. Located in the South Street Seaport. The handmade creations are quite literally like no other except maybe your Nonna or favorite Auntie. If you're real lucky, your mother. Choose a rainy mid day late lunch early dinner to truly get an opportunity to savor the relaxed atmosphere that let's you eat the way food is meant to be eaten. Slowly. Enjoyed. The scent and visuals are not disappointed by the incredible flavors. The espresso is NOT Starbucks. And the desserts may be the best kept Italian pastry and desserts secret in NYC. I said what I said! Enjoy their hand made gnocchi that will have you questioning why you ever thought pre packaged was good. The authentic & most flavorful sauce is absorbed by each little potato gnocchi enhancing the overall feeling of having been invited into a home of the chef. Or , the phenomenal experience of delicate yet rich handmade ravioli with a butter based sauce so as to enhance but not cover or compete with the most delectable ricotta filling. The comfort food is elevated to a standard that cannot be duplicated without a true passion for Southern Italian Home Cooking. But let's discuss the desserts. I personally haven't had an Italian Cream Puff that tastes like this since my mother and aunt stopped making them. But then, you're spoiled by what tastes like a chocolate Nutella mousse topping. You know how people do the "I'll just eat half " thing? Well this is certainly shareable. But I don't mind telling you, I turned into Joey from Friends. "JOEY DOESN'T SHARE FOOD" took on a personal meaning in my life. And I was prepared to eat my husband's plate as well if he failed to eat it all. After all there is plenty of room to walk it off at the Seaport if you MUST. This isn't really the spot for a one hour lunch. This is not a hustle location. You're cheating yourself and the purpose of this food if you do that. Set aside a day that has no rush. Get there between 2 and 3pm. Go with a person or two or five that you truly like. And let yourselves enjoy the slowed down pace of handmade authentic food both created and served to be enjoyed and nourish. That, is the essence of a True Italian Home Meal. Slowed down. Conversation. Connection. And flavors for the palette and the soul. As for pricing it is a small restaurant in NYC. So it's not "cheap". It's not meant to be. With bread service , wines, coffees, dessert and dinner it was about $100 per person. There was no incling of rush and there was no hesitation for the bill when requested. And yes, this is an excellent romantic dining location that is also appropriate for families. Oh and the music? It's 80s and 90s top 40 hit which is a lot of fun to enjoy. We had a sweet family seated next to us. As the only late entries to the restaurant to eat, and us being the only other patrons, they were laughing and singing. Including their youngest child who was amazingly well versed in classic U2. So if you're a New Yorker who moved to the suburbs like me, a local looking for those small and authentic restaurants, or visiting..... this is a can't miss location. Do not skip dessert. Trust me. Oh and that espresso? Good luck going back to Starbucks. That is some grandma powered percolated on the stove rocket fuel. AND I WAS HERE FOR EVERY LAST DROP. I shoulda asked for some Anisette!

I loved that place. The food was excellent. I had the best seafood pizza ever and for desert I had the best Tiramisu.

Food is good, the prices are absolutely insane though ! 99 bucks for a pizza a pasta dish and two glasses of wine! Not bad for NYC Italian but better food could be had for less in the area

Food tastes bad, prepared wrong, service absolutely terrible they don’t even want to seat us, when we complained about the food they had major attitude refused to take it back or offer anything in return, overpriced !

Super toller Italiener in Downtown. Sehr schönes gemütliches Ambiente und nett zu sitzen. Sehr schneller u. freundlicher Service. Das ist Spitzenklasse die Calamari und Pizzen und Gnocchi waren sehr lecker. Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis passt. Sehr empfehlenswert waren 2x dort.