Lillo Cucina Italiana – Made with love!

We are a cash-only establishment. We do not accept credit cards.

Our kitchen is open Tue-Sun 12pm-8pm.

Due to our limited space and made-to-order menu,

we are unable to accommodate reservations at this time.

There are a variety of bars nearby where you may want to enjoy a cocktail if we don’t have a table for you right away. If you’re really in a hurry, we’re happy to pack your order to go.

We promise it’s worth the wait!

5 out of 5 Instagrammers agree: A picture is worth a thousand bites.

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Visit or call for pickup! From Roma, with love. Coffee, espresso, sandwiches, pasta & pastries.

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Fazzoletto al cioccolato

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Fazzoletto al cioccolato

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Grazie Toby

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May 25

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Tiramisu alla Fragola

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Tiramisu alla Fragola

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Happy Mother's day

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Happy Mother's day

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Linguine alla Pescatora

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Apr 27

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Linguine alla Pescatora

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Buona Pasqua

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Apr 9

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Buona Pasqua

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Buona Pasqua

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Apr 8

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Happy Saturday

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Buongiorno.......cheesecake Fragola e Limone

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Mar 12

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Buongiorno.......cheesecake Fragola e Limone

Buongiorno.......cheesecake Fragola e Limone ...

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Buon 8 Marzo a ...

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Buon 8 Marzo a tutti....🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 ...

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See you soon

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Feb 20

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See you soon

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Happy Saturday! Cheesecake strawberry and lemon

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Feb 18

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Happy Saturday! Cheesecake strawberry and lemon

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Per tutti quelli che Amano,per tutti quelli che ...

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Per tutti quelli che Amano,per tutti quelli che ha

Per tutti quelli che Amano,per tutti quelli che hanno Amato,per tutti quelli che Ameranno....Happy Valentine's 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 ...

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Hello....Cheesecake Apple and Ricotta

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Hello....Cheesecake Apple and Ricotta

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Hello

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Thrilled to be in such great company! We’re ...

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Thrilled to be in such great company! We’re pret

Thrilled to be in such great company! We’re pretty sweet on you, @atlanticavebk 🥰 — even when you accidentally drop a letter from our name 😆.

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There are so many reasons to LOVE Atlantic Avenue 💕

This Valentine's Day season, we will be highlighting all the best the Avenue has to offer for that special person in your life.

Need a romantic spot for a dinner for two? Check out @frenchlouienyc, @lillocucina, @colonienyc, or @boutrosbk

Happy Dining!

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Hello....

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Feb 1

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Wine cookies!

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Jan 19

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Wine cookies!

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Happy thanksgiving ❤️❤️❤️

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Happy thanksgiving ❤️❤️❤️

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Bentornate Pastiere!

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Nov 19

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Bentornate Pastiere!

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Happy birthday Lillo Cucina ❤️

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Oct 23

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Happy birthday Lillo Cucina ❤️

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We are open

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Sep 9

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We are open

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Lillo Cucina chiude per ferie dal 22 Agosto al 8 ...

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Lillo Cucina chiude per ferie dal 22 Agosto al 8 S

Lillo Cucina chiude per ferie dal 22 Agosto al 8 Settembre. Venerdì 9 Settembre apriamo. Grazie a tutti.❤️ ...

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4 shots ice espresso.....Amen.....Enjoy Mike

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4 shots ice espresso.....Amen.....Enjoy Mike

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Jackie W.

2023-05-25 10:23:45

CASH ONLY. Theres maybe 3-4 tables that each fit 2 people, so there's very little space to eat-in. I'd recommend ordering pickup or takeout. There's no way...

Leslie T.

2023-05-14 14:55:59

Food: 9.5/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 8/10 First off: No bathroom, no air conditioning, no credit cards. Come prepared. The food is worth it though! I was...

Ethan O.

2023-05-06 17:27:28

Got takeout, 3 dishes, took 40 minutes prep. Was steamy when picked up and the chef was spot on for when it would be ready. We got the rigatoni bascaiola...

Jax D.

2023-04-04 16:31:06

It's not often that I ordered two pasta entrees for myself, but Lillo made me do it!!! Okay, maybe they didn't MAKE me, but u did it. Craving pasta and...

Patale M.

2023-03-29 21:08:21

The fish is very fresh. Yes, it is tight in there but I view it as cozy. I have only had the fish so far but it's always been good and reasonably priced....

Rebekah R.

2023-03-23 06:54:05

Food 8/10. Service 10/10 Ambiance 6/10. Very noisy and loud if looking for a quieter environment. Great though if going with a group. Also much smaller...

Iris F.

2023-02-08 05:18:00

Had to re-review this place after a few years because it still remains my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time in NYC! Nowadays Lillo is open for dine-in...

Fula O.

2022-12-29 18:18:22

I was craving pasta and it was that weird time. Past lunch but slightly early for an early dinner at 5. Lillo had been on my list to try so I decided to...

Gregg L.

2022-11-11 10:15:30

I spent an hour on multiple trains and battled a rainy day to get here while visiting the city and can confidently say this is the BEST pasta I've ever had...

Kingsley S.

2022-11-08 13:03:29

This is a pretty hidden Italian spot that my housemates and I go to quite often. Lillo's has a small interior but has outdoor seating - I presume when it's...

Emily W.

2022-10-21 12:02:15

Amazing amazing food! I was one of the first ones in the restaurant when they opened for Friday lunch so I was lucky enough to get seating at one of the 4...

Connie H.

2022-10-14 15:00:04

This place... so unassuming, so innocuous, and so stinkin' good. My friend and I came here midday on a Saturday and got seated immediately thanks to good...

Natalia H.

2022-09-18 16:07:31

This place was on my must-eat list for a few months. I found it on Yelp and after reading all the rave reviews I had to come here. And I was not...

Kat Q.

2022-06-27 15:45:13

This place is so innocuous, I'd lived a couple blocks away for a long time before I discovered it, and it's seriously the best italian food in brooklyn....

Glenn C.

2022-06-23 21:59:49

I thought I had written a review for this place but I guess I forgot. There's a reason why this place garners high reviews. This is a wonderful tiny Roman...

JL H.

2022-06-05 01:37:39

Quaint with big flavors. Good for pick-up but not groups. Cacio e Pepe was divine. Light sauce with creamy, cheesy, peppered sauce. Grilled Artichokes were...

Kailey C.

2022-05-27 13:42:48

Fantastic neighborhood spot that is all too easy to miss! Lived around the corner for 5 years and never went in, assuming it was a small coffee shop....

Taylor M.

2022-05-26 07:01:09

This spot is FANTASTIC!!!! Every dish we have had has been so flavorful and tasty. The prices are crazy good and reasonable too. Has a local vibe and the...

Margaret Z.

2022-04-30 19:12:17

Adding another review just for the tiramisu because it is so divine... if you come here for nothing else, it will still be the best tiramisu you've ever had.

Kyla K.

2022-04-05 18:22:46

Lillo Cucina Italiana doesn't look like much in passing, but this is my absolute FAVORITE Italian restaurant in NYC. I do recommend planning your visit...

Maria C.

2022-04-02 20:49:16

The most delicious, freshest food you will ever get! The pastries are to die for. The pasta is beyond delectable. It's quaint, warm, intimate, excellent...

Carter O.

2022-03-14 17:59:07

You know the food is authentic when everyone there is Italian and you're the only Italian that doesn't speak Italian. It is that Italian.

Chris M.

2022-03-12 18:33:38

A true (authentic) Italian classic with an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, pasta dishes, etc. Easily a breakfast, lunch and...

Jon R.

2022-02-20 19:27:01

Few tables. No booze. No BYOB. No reservations. No bathroom. Fantastic Food. Cannot be beat.

Sonora G.

2022-02-12 16:43:34

BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD IN NYC. The lasagna is delicious. The Gricia is incredible. Lillo is wonderful. I go everytime I'm in NYC

Nicole B.

2021-11-12 12:36:36

This place makes the best tiramisu I have ever had. Made with actual lady fingers, perfectly soaked through and yet somehow with still a touch of beautiful...

Da K.

2021-09-05 03:16:58

We ate at this hole in the wall a few weeks ago, and let me tell you......this place lives up to it's 5-Star reviews. The owner does speak English with a...

Annalise W.

2021-09-04 06:01:01

Literally felt like I was in Italy. Tiny hole in the wall restaurant, with an owner who mostly speaks Italian, and serving delicious food. There were people...

Junior T.

2021-08-20 06:43:53

Went here on a date night and WHOA! What an amazing meal! We split the eggplant rigatoni and caprese salad. It was very filling and delicious! It was almost...

Howie H.

2021-07-18 16:07:23

Great food and pastas and amazing Tiramisu. We had the Arrabbiata and Putanesca. Both the pastas itself tastes so fresh, especially for the Putanesca Our...

2021-05-07 17:19:04

I've lived in downtown Brooklyn for about 3 years now and my biggest regret is only just now discovering Lillo. Currently there's only 1 table outside for...

Mark M.

2021-01-10 10:02:05

Lillo is a hidden/not so hidden Brooklyn gem that consistently lives up to its 5-star rep, even in COVID times, necessitating delivery and carry out. Very...

2020-12-17 16:23:42

So glad to have discovered this place!! It's a small, cute lil hole in the wall with some of the best Italian food I've ever had. My bf and I ordered...

Ben B.

2020-11-23 21:07:46

If there is a better, quainter, cuter Italian place in NY, I haven't found it yet. Fantastic food, quality ingredients and consistently cooked. We don't...

Amanda D.

2020-11-01 09:06:08

Authentic Italian food! I have had several dishes from here since it replaced the old coffee shop that used to serve out of this hole in the wall. I...

Tiffany L.

2020-10-09 12:03:38

covid times: One small table available outside! Best to do takeout and they're cash only! Take a moment to read the menu outside. Once you're in, you'll be...

Regina W.

2020-09-29 07:46:37

The food tasted decent, but it wasn't exactly something to write about. I found my Alfredo sauce bland. My friend's rose sauce was okay. Her salmon raviolis...

Mike C.

2020-09-28 14:25:30

Authentic, fresh, delicious, delightful.

Timur N.

2020-09-12 15:54:49

I love this place. Their pasta is to die for. Literally our favorite Italian restaurant in NYC!

Mike R.

2020-09-11 17:02:17

Truly the best Italian I've ever had. Blows the "trendy" places out of the water. Not to mention great value! Lillo's for the win.

Misel G.

2020-08-20 15:27:11

We ordered the Rigatoni Gricia, Fettuccine with prosciutto and artichoke and the spaghetti meatballs. Everything was good but the tomato sauce was watered...

Kay E.

2020-08-03 18:30:55

Lillo is our latest obsession! The fettuccine amazing, favorites are the truffle with a side of meatballs & parm sauce or the fettuccine with speck &...

Preston A.

2020-08-01 15:51:24

The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The mood is intimate. Lillo (the owner, chef, server) is amazing, friendly, and so fun to eat with. Dining...

Josephine A.

2020-07-01 23:22:11

It's been a while and I really miss the food. The ingredients made for a spectacular Cacio E Pepe with divine pasta. This is what real Italian is all about,...

Vanessa M.

2020-06-15 14:29:45

One of my favorite italian restaurants, everything is delicious, my favorite is the Parmesan Meatballs, I have to accept that I waited an hr to get a table,...

Jeremy G.

2020-03-29 18:31:49

This restaurant is too good to put into words! A true neighborhood gem. The food is incredible and the restaurant has exceptional character. Note that...

Harris B.

2020-03-02 13:14:29

Have not eaten here because after calling to ask if they were going to be able to seat 4 of us, including kids, we went by and there were no tables for 4...

Katey G.

2019-07-21 23:06:41

I love this place because they make it their priority to serve simple and delicious food. It's totally no frills and they make due with the space they...

Virginia M.

2018-03-21 16:49:28

I found this place when I searched for an Italian coffee shop, because I needed a really good cappuccino and we all know Italians make the best ones. We...

Nicholas G.

2018-02-16 14:43:21

Everything looks legit in this place. The gentleman running the store sounds like he is straight off the boat from italy. Very nice guy. He suggested the...

Nick M.

2018-01-27 10:26:29

We found Lillo Cucina Italiana (LCI) one night by accent. It was super cold out and we were going for Japanese at Hibino next door when we found this spot....

Giulia M

11:21 24 May 20

I’m born and raised in Italy and I can said that this place is the most authentic Italian restaurant in NY. The food is fresh and delicious. It remember me the food of my mum. I’ll come again for pick up and definitely I’ll continue the recommend this place ! BRAVI!

Dolores Brandon

22:14 07 Mar 20

Delightful. Very tiny. I only had take out coffee - freshly brewed but found the menu enticing, unique - authentic chef made soups, yummy sandwiches, hearty entrees and specialty desserts. I will definitely go back to indulge. The countryman is charming. A real old world gentleman.

Trisha Tran

22:07 04 Feb 20

A bit surprise at how small and cozy this mom&pop restaurant is. But it was so worth the trip over to Brooklyn. The sign also mentioned a cash only. Be prepare for around $35-$40 for 2 people.

Vanessa Cifuentes

14:57 03 Feb 20

This tiny spot in Brooklyn. They serve traditional Italian fare. If you are looking for some simple delicious homey food then this is your spot. The place is small and really no frills, but don’t let that deter you from having some authentic, simply delicious food.

Fernando Salgado

19:33 05 Jan 20

Visiting from So Cal looking for good Italian, found this place and have to say food was delicious!!! Good size portions, reasonably priced and service was excellent. Very limited seating but worth the wait.

Michael Zanca

01:46 14 May 18

Amazing food, Just like Italia. Great service and Lillo is a true gentleman! A must do !

Trey Hatch

16:05 09 May 18

Amazing little secret hole in the wall. Something magic about its sandwiches and pasta. Definitely feels more like Italy than the US (including timing wise - best to not be in a rush).

Michael L

18:14 05 May 18

Great coffee, great little spot for a quick bite and you can always practice your Italian when ordering

Salvatore Davi

12:00 09 Mar 18

Absolutely fantastic! An amazing culinary experience. The only thing I can say that isn't positive is that Lillo deserves a much bigger space to serve his amazing food.

Gina Lemon

18:37 30 Jan 18

Literally felt like I was in Italy having a meal prepared in a friend’s home. Delicious, homey, wonderful spot. Don’t be on a hurry, enjoy the ambience. Ciao!

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