Barano Restaurant

My boyfriend and I came here on New Years Eve and had an amazing time. The food was amazing and had a few unique menu options that we haven’t seen at other restaurants (we’re big Italian food people). Vibes of the restaurant were great, they decorated it nicely for the holiday and the dark lighting set the mood. To top it off, our waiter Christopher was ELECTRIC. I believe he was new to the restaurant, but he truly made our experience amazing from checking in on us constantly, giving menu recommendations, and keeping a smile on his face, it’s safe to say that we’ll be coming back!

I’ve been 3 times and every time is incredible. It’s a nice space and the servers are very friendly. I love all the pastas and pizzas I’ve tried. The garlic bread with burrata and the rainbow cookie sundae are nonnegotiable - do not skip those!!

One of the better Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. It's fairly dark inside, making it feel like a speak easy with a nicely stocked bar. The waitress was very knowledgeable and was able to address dietary concerns. Going early is a great thing to do since this restaurant gets packed and at times requires a reservation. Going earlier will mean families, but as the night goes on, more couples show up making it more of a location to bring dates. Street parking can be found but be patient; there is a lot of traffic going around the neighborhood. The grandma pizza is very good; everything is also excellent... However we had difficulty determining which favor was which for the ice cream!

Can’t believe I just discover this restaurant! Everything we ordered was so delicious—highly recommend the brussel sprouts and meatballs, just so good! Also, the chicken parm and mushroom linguine were some of the best we’d had since coming back from Italy! Service was so smooth and the ambiance of the dim lights, classy decor, and great menu options just made our special occasion dinner even more memorable.

10/10 food, service, and atmosphere. We came here for our anniversary and it was truly a magical experience. Our servers were super kind and attentive. The music and ambiance were perfect. And the FOOD? Phewww on another level. Our favorites were Nonna’s Rainbow Pie, the meatballs, and of course the rainbow cookie sundae. This is the perfect spot for a date night and some of the best Italian food we’ve had in Brooklyn.

Food was amazing, lighting was very dim, noise level was high but we still had a lovely dinner.

Food 8/10 A homey and traditional Italian spot located south of Williamsburg. I thought the appetizers were better than the main, and the tiramisu was stellar too - dare I say even the star of the show. The prosciutto was nice to start with, and I quite enjoyed the chewiness of the focaccia. The saffron pasta was quite interesting, although a little too watery for my preference. Atmosphere 8/10 Soft and dim lighting, a relatively large interior, and plenty of great conversations. Dark wooden surfaces, elegant and nothing too fussy. Service 8/10 Our host gave us great thoughts on the different cocktails, very friendly and solid experience overall.

Really enjoyed the fig salad and garlic bread with burrata! We tried the pasta sampler - did not really like the selections of pastas it came with. The steak was a good portion size and pretty tasty. Would come back to try the pizza and dessert