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My wife and I had a wonderful dinner recently at this neighborhood restaurant. The rest opens at 5:30 P.M. for dinner on Sataurday, We arrived at 5:35 P. M. to get the last two seats. Even with a full house, we were greeted with an attentive waiter who put fresh bread and a carafe of water on the table. Our order came to us in a timely manner.The food and service was great. We traveled from Westchester County to Park Slope. It was well worth the trip.

The best part about this restaurant is the food. While they certainly aren't going to win awards for their low calorie or vegetarian offerings, this was simply some of the best Italian I've ever had. Along with its great service and low prices (relative to equal restaurants), al di la met and then exceeded my expectations. We had the risotto, tortelli (ravioli) with butternut squash and the mackerel. Without a doubt the mackerel was the best dish, you can tell it was cooked on an open flame. The desert is also delicious. We ate like kings and had a bottle of wine and our check with tip was only $120. Not too bad.

After meaning to go to years, my husband and I finally went to al di la. We had to wait in the wine bar for about an hour, where we had some delicious, very well recommended wine and a superb cheese plate. The waitstaff was excellentknowledgeable but not remotely annoying, snotty or know-it-allish. While the tables upstrs are close together, you never feel like you're on top of people. You can easily hear the person you're talking to, but you would have to struggle to hear other people's conversations. Despite the long waits, we never felt rushed. Our waiter was one of the best waiters I've ever had. Oh, and our food was amazing. Definitely lives up to the reputation. We plan on going back many times. And to the guy below who says he didn't like al di la compared with "excellent" restaurants like Tao: Tao is an overcrowded pick up joint with mediocre people and mediocre food. Please.

I love going to This place. They change up their menu, and offer different things. The food is very good, Its one of my favorite Brooklyn restaurants. The seating is a little tight, but food worth the wait. On a side note, I was there on a night next to a group with children, Not to be a grouch, but don,t people get it!! I spend top dollar to relax and get away from my own brats, I don,t need to pay to see, or hear someone elses, while I,m trying to enjoy a good meal and a nice glass of wine. Take them to a fast food chain, and don,t burden people with your annoying kids, or toddlers!!! At any rate Al di la, still remains one of my favorites

This is one of the best Italian restaurant in NYC. Just as former Park slope resident I can tell you that there was a line right outside its door every day of the week at 5:30pm which is when they open for dinner. That's something to think about...And by the way the dessert is the best part of the meal.

hey, i normally i dont post on here but i saw someone complaining and saying the food didnt taste at all italian and yadda yadda. this place is excellent. its expensive but its really good and it is quality REAL italian food. there isnt any chicken parm or the staples of other tasty homestyle italian places, this is all classy delicate and highyl thought out italian quisine. very very tasty, just bring a fat wallet

As a new brooklynite from Manhattan I'm thrilled to have found a "go to" Italian restaurant that's more delicious than any in the city. Each time I've been, I've had a wonderful time - the service is great, the atmosphere is laid back, cozy, but classy. Try the corn ravioli - I'm salivating just thinking about it.