One of my favorite restaurants in brooklyn. Totally old school Italian food. The food is great and they give huge servings. The service is impeccable. The place truly is a throwback. Don't be shocked by the decor. It's all about the food!!!!

Good and plentiful variety of Italian favorite dishes. Simple and comfortable decor .

I highly recommend Ortobello, I have been going there for years never had a bad meal always had a great experience Andy and staff are great. Highly recommend them. It's not the fanciest restaurant but it's like you're sitting in a friend's house.

Wow can't rave about the food and ambiance enough. For authentic Italian food that won't leave you heavy this is the place to go. Cash only and the service is spectacular

Old school Italian restaurant in bensonhurst been there multiple times always excellent food never let down.

It was not too long ago that Italians dominated the Bensonhurst scene, with Italian bakeries, restaurants, and pizzerias across 18th Avenue and 65th street. Depending on where you lived was your go-to for each of them, with their own personality, character, and dishes that were brought to the forefront of every meal. Ortobello Restaurant is one of those restaurants that represents that test of time perfectly. From the 1970's lamps, to the ten or so tables at the restaurant, to the intimate menu, to the large portions, Ortobello is a relic. The food is delicious too, to the point where you will be full for hours and need a takeout bag because the portion is more than expected. The sauces are clearly homemade, the pasta probably too. I can tell the meat is tenderized because of how thin it is. If it were a thicker cut, I think I would be full, but the leanness of the meat allows for a more generous intake rather than to save it for later. Thankfully, it is a short walk from the Bay Parkway station on the N train, and they accept credit cards at a smaller higher premium. However, there is no price on a time capsule restaurant like this. Before the Asian community expanded in, and the Italian community slowly declined, this restaurant is an excellent representation what Bensonhurst was, and hopefully can still be, even if it is for just one night.

Update, been coming here for years and wanted to update my review with some photos of the amazing food I receive here for takeout. Thanks Ortobello. Old-school comfort food for sure! Always great food.

For a real authentic Italian experience, come eat here. As soon as I arrived, you're welcome to an old school charm in this hole in the wall family restaurant. The space fits less than 10 tables, so it's quaint and busy. To start off, we got some complimentary bread that was nicely toasted. It went perfectly with the soft butter. We were starving, so we finish all the bread before our meal even arrived, but we got more bread so I could dip it into my pasta sauce --so good! For my main entree, I got the Ravioli Alla Vodka ($21) while the boyfriend got the infamous Pollo Parmigiana ($28). I'm not much of a ravioli person, but I had to try the vodka sauce here because it's so popular. Definitely opt for the vodka sauce when you come here. I noticed a few more options on their specials, which I wish I asked about earlier because they sounded delicious too. For the pollo parmigiana, it was humongous. This isn't something I'm usually into, but it's a solid dish. Overall, the food is delicious but it gets a bit overwhelming after awhile. Even though we were stuffed in the end, I knew I wanted to try their Homemade Ricotta Cheesecake ($14). Unfortunately, the texture was off for me. I was hoping it was more creamy and smooth, pass on that for me. Either way, it was a delectable meal. Such a great find in the area that feels like home. The service and people working here were also super friendly.

This little hole in the wall, that has been here since 1974 has the most fantastic and authentic Italian food this side of Italy. They only have 9 tables, very simple decor, not fancy, not a romantic date spot, you come here for the Food. I was blown away by the dishes I saw coming out. This is how I remember my grandparents cooking... simply the best of the best. If you're Italian you have to come here to be brought back to those Sunday dinners with the family. I believe you can't go wrong with anything you might order because they're masters at what comes out of the kitchen, old world recipes carried down from each generation. Shout out to Andy the owner, what a great guy carrying on with his dad's recipes. Don't forget the Italian ricotta cheesecake, homemade and outrageously delicious. True Foodies will love it here. Only open for dinner, leave time street parking only. Ciao