The diversity and quality of food, and service was excellent!! A very nice and accommodating staff. Brian Long Island

My Lovely wife and I had a spectacular dinner at a Bensonhurst hidden gem called Ortobello Restaurant, a 50 year old Italian restaurant everyone drives by. Fortunately, we got there just after it opened, because it filled up fast. We started off with garden salad that came in a garlic-rubbed wooden bowl along with an incredible aged balsamic reduction. I had unbelievably fresh baked clams (Steamers and Littleneck) while my wife had a Caprese salad with milky fresh mozzarella, garden fresh basil, roasted red peppers and perfectly ripe tomatoes, drizzled with aged balsamic reduction. Next, she wanted to know if she could have rigatoni with vodka sauce (not on the menu), to which she was told "why couldn't you?" I had a huge, exquisitely tender veal parmigiana with homemade marinara and a side dish of perfectly cooked penne. It was one of my top ten meals of all time. If you go, bring cash and don't be in a rush because everything is cooked to order. It's a family owned place and the family loves what they do. It shows in the service and the wonderful food.

The Food was good and the service was too !!! Being going here for years and plan to do so in the future

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 .

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.

One of the coziest delicious old school Italian spot, best to come for dinner time especially for Sunday dinner! The bread is fresh once it comes out, the baked clams taste so pure and fresh I don't think I've had seafood that fresh!! The pollo parmigiana and penne vodka were absolutely delicious!!! Till this day I am still drooling about it. The ambiance is great and welcoming I felt super comfortable in there. The service was amazing very polite and friendly, I am so going back!! ;)