Venue-specific photo of Cafe Spaghetti, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Cafe Spaghetti (venue website) · Source
Cafe Spaghetti is chef Sal Lamboglia’s classic neighborhood Italian restaurant on Union Street in his hometown of Carroll Gardens, with a charming backyard.
Eater New York recommends the mozzarella in carrozza with house-made cheese and says the pastas are some of its critic’s favorites in the city, like an oversized fusilli grosso. Reviewers praise Patrizia’s eggplant parm and the attentive staff.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Italian Restaurants in New York City
“Salvatore Lamboglia’s Carroll Gardens restaurant features an eclectic interior and a charming outdoor space.”
- Restaurantji review of Cafe Spaghetti
“This may be my new favorite Italian spot.”
- Restaurantji review of Cafe Spaghetti
“10 for 10 would go back.”
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