The perfect Italian comfort food spot. I love bonafini so much I'd go every day if I could. The pizza dough is so soft, and the pizza itself is the perfect size. The service is always amazing, especially if you get Karli. The restaurant has the coziest vibes and a covered backyard dining. My menu favorites are the Brooklyn Queen, the broccoli rabe (it's spicy and crunchy), and the arugula salad (I didn't know I could love a balsamic so much). I would also not skip dessert-- tiramisu or olive oil cake, literally no wrong choices here.

Great food and lovely intimate brunch experience. The service was not pushy but very knowledgeable and felt welcoming.

I regret eating the patty melt at Bonafini. That is a compliment. I offer a rave. If you like this type of sandwich, this has short rib, and it is wonderfully juicy and rich and filling. That, however, is why I need to avoid it. As a middle aged male, I have to take pills for cholesterol and blood pressure, respectively. I can indulge only intermittently. In this case, I picked the right restaurant for this menu item -- this may be the best patty melt I have ever eaten. The French fries were not bad either. My friend and I had run a 7 mile race in Prospect Park before brunch. That is my excuse. When we got to Bonafini, it was full. They had a nice table toward the back, and they did not rush us. They have a less desirable table right at the front, and they were so busy they had to put folks there. My friend, with a third person who joined us, enjoyed the meal. I rarely am in this area. If I were and hungry, I would remember this restaurant. It is casual and priced well.

Extremely slow service. We waited about 50 minutes for our food to arrive. It seemed like it was a busy night since all the tables were full, but honestly it might have just been because the kitchen was slow with the food. We got the mussels, cavatelli, and parpardelle. The mussels were pretty good and nice to start as an appetizer. Both pastas were cooked to al dente and tasted fine. Nothing really stood out as being "really good" or "amazing" but they definitely got the basics down. Honestly, vibes were pretty good here but because of the slow service, I probably wouldn't come back. This is definitely a place where you would need to grab a drink to wait for your food or you might get bored.

Came for a brunch on Sunday! The food was great, ordered the Montrealer Breakfast sandwich and the pancakes. The breakfast sandwich was in a croissant and was sweet and savory due to the mix of maple and the eggs/bacon inside. The pancakes where good the right amount of sweetness with the chocolate chips and blueberries combing well. The margarita was very bitter having less simple syrup than the typical margarita. Service overall was great and the staff was attentive to my allergies.

Went here with my bf today for brunch. Glad we made a reservation - there was definitely a wait we when got there at noon. We sat out back in the patio which was super comfortable and shady with plenty of fans. We both had lattes and got the montrealer which was delicious. Love their hash browns and how thick the bacon was. Server was prompt and courteous! Giving it 4 instead of 5 stars because I wish the pizzas were also available for brunch

I've been here for dinner and brunch and both were delicious! I will say that the rating for each are different though in my opinion. Dinner: 5 stars--the lasagna and really everything are absolutely fantastic in every way. Brunch: 3.5 stars--the breakfast panino and patty melt were pretty good but the star for me were the hash browns that were unlike any I'd ever had! Both have phenomenal drinks and really romantic and intimate ambiance for a cute date. The service was ok--we had to ask for things several times because they were forgotten on occasion. That said all waitstaff were still very kind and may have just been busy the times I stopped in. Overall this is a great spot and I would definitely be back!

Cute genuine Italian restaurant. They have a special sharing menu for two with a reasonable price, it includes appetizers, desert and a drink - it includes three of the best dishes on the menu. Everything is fresh. Ambience is intimate and quaint. Staff is extremely attentive and very kind. Can't wait to go back