Locanda Vini e Olii

This is one of the first places I went to when I moved to Brooklyn, and I consistently find myself taking my friends from out of town here when they come. The restaurant is an old drugstore that was converted and also provides groceries/fresh ingredients for pickup. The staff is kind and amazing. It's definitely best to get a reservation as the place does get really packed.

Food-wise, I love all of the pasta. They rotate some of the offerings, but my favorite has to be the pappardelle that they sometimes have with a wild boar ragu and sometimes with a rabbit sauce. The lasagna is also great and fresh and a good choice for vegetarians. I am not the biggest fan of asparagus, so I didn't love that part, but the other flavors were good. The grilled duck breast is FABULOUS. It's tender and juicy, and I love the shallot marmalade on the side. I did have a lamb shank here once when it was on the menu, and I didn't love that, mainly because I am not the biggest lamb fan.

Drinks-wise, I love all of their wines. Their spritz selection is vast, but I think a little too sweet for my liking.

Overall, this is a great neighborhood joint with out of this world pasta and food that is pretty affordable and a great spot for a date or a hangout with friends/family.

My visit offered a mixed culinary journey. While some menu items were outstanding, others fell short of expectations. However, the redeeming factors were the remarkable wine selection and the mix of cocktails, which were nothing short of amazing. The expertise in curating both the wine list and cocktails showcased a commitment to elevated libations. If you're a fan of exceptional drinks and don't mind exploring menu options, this might still be worth a visit for its stellar beverages.the service was great and the ambiance was relaxing.

Service and atmosphere was great! Really kind people here. However the food was just not very good... extremely underwhelming pasta.

My partner ordered a martini. They didn't even shake it or chill the glass. My partner said he just saw them dump gin and vermouth straight into the martini glass, how a college freshman would make a martini. It was 17 dollars. Like damn.

Unfortunately we don't think we'll be back.

To start, restaurant is intimate and pretty. But the buck stops there. With an average of ~$25 a plate, you would some pasta made with love. This was made with probably not enough water. The food was terrible, had to send the first dish back. Secondly, the service? You minus well just sit at the bar instead d of waiting on a table. A restaurant that actually cares should have access to this beautiful location.

TLDR:
- Unorganized
- Undercooked
- Unseasoned
- Unreasonable
- Waste of time
- The drinks can be made in your kitchen.

Came here for some light bites and drinks with a few friends recently. The service was a bit inattentive and honestly I was not really wowed by any of the things I tried. I had a Paradiso spritz which was refreshing but nothing too special. We also tried the Prosciutto and the Mozzarella which were also just alright. Given the steep price, I guess I had a bit higher expectations, so I won't be going here again.

Rustic Italian Restaurant with homey ambiance~ I am not the biggest fan of Italian food, but I really loved the Ai porcini (mushroom pasta) and the grilled duck breast. The Ai porcini was made with fresh pasta and mixed wonderfully with the flavors of the mushrooms. The grilled duck breast was perfectly tender - this was definitely the favorite among my friends and me. Lastly, the tiramisu was decadent but not too heavy and not too sweet - the perfect end to our meal! The service was fast and attentive. There are many Italian restaurants in NYC, but I highly recommend Locanda Vini & Olii for more rustic Italian food and restaurant ambiance.

Absolutely decadent!

My partner has been raving about this restaurant and we finally got to go together. We started with the prosciutto which was a first time for me as I just recently started eating meat. It practically melted in your mouth!

For our entrees, we shared a mushroom pasta and the grilled duck breast with chickpeas. Both were fantastic! The pistachio dessert was also amazing!

What I love most is they have gluten free pasta!

I'll definitely be visiting Loconda again!

Friends and I came here for an early dinner on Saturday and the place was pumping! Seems like a real deal neighborhood spot and the best part is the food was fantastic.

Our waiter was very lively, the music was great and the food brought it home. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. This is a down to earth, well executed Florentine/Tuscan restaurant.

Here's what we ordered:
- Polpo :: executed perfectly, the octopus was tender and the chickpea puree accompanied it nicely

- Alici Al Burro :: anchovies + butter + bread... divine. An extremely simple dish that is executed well. The bread here reminds me of the same style of italian bread you get in Firenze, so the anchovies are the highlight here

- Pici E Salsiccia :: eggless pasta and you wouldn't even know it! The ragu was superb and the pasta was cooked to perfection al dente

- Grilled Duck Breast :: Not my favorite dish, but it was tasty and I really enjoyed the chick peas that came with it. The duck was a bit dry and could've used a sauce, the fig & shallot marmalade was interesting, but I would've liked this more with a demi-glace of sorts

If you live in Manhattan, you can probably find 2-3 other restaurants that are quite similar in style, quality and price but in this part of Brooklyn I'd say it's a small step above, quaint and cozy

3.5 stars: had a nice early weeknight dinner here. It's cozy inside and the folks working there are quite hospitable and happy to let you take your time and enjoy the food, drinks and company. The plum negroni was a fun twist on the usual, and though I probably wouldn't have more than one at a time, it was pretty good - just needed a quick stir before serving to make it colder. As for the food, we had a pretty minimalistic dinner, just two plates of pasta (the funghi and the buttera) and of course, the complimentary bread. Neither were mind-blowing but I liked the crispy bits of guanciale in the buttera, and the fact that it tasted like a carbonara but with tomato as well. A good option for when you can't decide between the a carbonara/cacio e pepe or a tomato-based pasta. I'd had lots of bread in my travels to Northern Italy so I knew not to expect the tastiest of bread, but I can at least say that it was fluffy and fresh tasting. They were also kind to give us a little homemade digestif at the end of the meal, which was interesting for sure! In general, a solid neighborhood pasta shop.

Questo posto e molto bello e anche originale,
Era molto piacevole e silenzioso.
Le persone che lavorano qui sono molto amichevoli.
Abbiamo parlato in Italiano e abbiamo avuto una cena molto piacevole.
Grazie Mille, Benjamin