Il Brigante

A very authentic Italian restaurant in the South Seaport area in downtown Manhattan. Food is great, service is fast, and restroom is big and well maintained. I recommend you make a reservation in advance since the restaurant is not so big and is very crowded. Desserts are amazing and it's a must-have!!

A little gem by the water! If you want generously portioned delicious Italian meal to end the day on a high note, this is your place! The cozy restaurant, friendly and very professional staff are a perfect set up for a romantic dinner as well as group celebrations. I went back few times. Don't miss it while strolling the water front!

You know the food was good when you’re still talking about it the next day. Excellent high quality Italian food. The rigatoni funghi e salsiccia was the star of the show (luckily), bc two of us ordered it. The bread was pretty bad, possibly stale, but I doused it in the tasty balsamic and yeah.. no I didn’t eat any more.

Dishes were excellent, service was attentive, and Mom approved the bathroom. 👍🏽

There are a ton of Italian restaurants in the neighborhood and it’s hard to tell them apart. This was a non-touristy, fantastic bet. Over the course of dinner the restaurant hit capacity and was a cozy vibe.

I stumbled into this place on a hot summer day.. I'm so glad we found this gem. My daughter, who can be a picky eater, was all about their spaghetti with marinara. I had nice pear and gorgonzola salad. The wine was on point as well. The staff was absolutely amazing. If you go to IL Brigante I promise you won't be disappointed. 5 stars for sure!

Authentic Italian with great service.

Popped in while on the way to ice skate at around 8PM. Asked if they could accommodate 7 of us within an hour or so. Even though the place was very busy, they said yes.

When we returned, we choose to dine outside in their enclosed outdoor space. It was quiet and cozy, and the electronic candlesticks added to the ambiance.

The food was flavorful and amazing! I had the Linguine alla Scoglio which I recommend. The chicken dish was great too. We all enjoyed our meals and experience.

The waitress was knowledgeable about the food and knew her wine selection. By the way, they only serve beer and wine.

Couldn’t get over how delicious the food tastes. Definitely going back!

Lovely little restaurant, great portions sizes :)

First visit New Year Eve 2021 then again 1/1/22 and have been going throughout 2022. Food and service both are excellent! Visited again on 12/31/22 and 1/1/23. We both had the Linguine allo Scoglio on New Years Eve 2022 and on 1/1/23 we had the Saltimbocca alla Romana and Salmone al Vino Bianco e Capperi both were excellent! The food is always consistent and worthy of many repeat visits. Back again on New Years Eve 2023 we had the Linguine allo Scoglio @$36ea, Tbk Vermentino di Sardegna @$53 and 2 Zuppa del Giorno Lentil @$14ea. Consistent and as good as ever.

Absolutely 1 of the best Italian restaurants I've gone to.. authentic flavors and sooooo good.. I come here at 1 time a month

Wonderful place for some authentic Italian food, the service and quality of food is top notch! I stopped by only because I couldn't read anything, so it must good. So I cant even spell anything Italian for this review, so I did the closest possible translation in English.

Ham Pizza with Olives: The crust was good, thin and gently seasoned. The ham and olive were generous and was very satisfied with the pizza. The sauce was sweet and perfect.

Vodka Sausage Pasta: The vodka sauce was extremely good, you can taste a hint of Vodka as well, it is just very well blended. The sausage was also a perfect mat h for the dish.

Bread: The bread was great, crispy and soft. The fluff is perfect with dip they give you, great bread they use.

Had dinner here with friends from out of town. There are tables large enough to accommodate 8 if you walk in. If you need more seating, call ahead and they will gladly arrange for you. There's mostly win but a few mixed drinks are offered. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The fettucine alla bolognese was a huge portion. For dessert, the cannolis were crisp and the filling wasn't too sweet. The macchiatto was a great finisher. Service can be a bit slower during busy times so make allowances for the staff - they're doing an amazing job, all things considered.

Super cozy, charming Italian vibe, absolutely delicious food (the tomatoes in the salad sang in my mouth) great staff, especially Steven. If in the area do yourself a favor and stop by this place. Oh, and the bathroom has live orchids.

Beautifully decorated restaurant filled with cozy, rustic, and warm Italian decors. Matching the atmosphere of the interior design, the food was delicious and tasted like I was visiting the countryside in Italy.

The burrata salad was delicious and is a great appetizer to share. My partner got salmon with a side of vegetables, in which he exclaimed was very homey and flavor. I got an arugula pear salad with blue cheese, which was delicious, but I regret not adding some sort of protein to it.

The servers were very friendly and informed. It is a wonderful little restaurant near the Southport area that is family-friendly. They also offer outdoor dining, which will be even better during summer!

This was some of the best pasta I’ve had in NYC. We came here after hitting up the IPIC to watch Nope. Great after movie dinner spot. We sat outside and had a view of the Brooklyn Bridge which was nice. The pasta was cooked perfectly and was crazy tasty. I washed it all down with a Spritz.

Went on a date, around 10PM. While other restaurants in the area had already closed down on a Sunday night. This spot was still open and featured a large variety of pastas which we were excited about. The decor matched the cool European vibe that goes with seaport and the food was delicious. There are about 5 Italian places on that street and this might have the cutest outdoor seating structure of them all. The cute little table lights definitely set the mood for a romantic dinner.

If I could give them a single advise- it would be to choose a different set of songs, pop music doesn’t go well with fine dining, in my experience but I could be wrong. Instrumental ambient music would make the experience ever so more elegant. 😊

Amazing mouth watering dishes, the squid pasta and lamb chops were deliciously good. Food portions were great too, a bit pricey, but definitely worth it!

My friend and I stumbled upon this place and were SO pleased with the quality of food and the quality of service! Amazing atmosphere for a dinner out with some of the best pasta I’ve had in a while! Must come.

Brigante is the best Italian restaurant in New York! Delicious food every single time - my husband and I have had almost everything on the menu and never disappointed. The service is unmatched - they treat you like family!! Brigante has been a staple in our lives for years. We usually eat food from brigante multiple times a week. A few of our favorites are the bruschetta, burrata, mussels, black ink linguine seafood pasta, the farfalle campagnolla, homemade rigatoni with pink sauce, the bolognese, chicken Marsala, I could go on! The pizzas are also amazing. Fantastic atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food!
Brigante is an all time favorite!

We were running on a tight schedule, they took our order and make sure we got everything on time. That's from one side! OMG their pizza, it's been the best pizza that I ever had in my life. It was so delicious that we finished it even earlier. It was a great experience and I look forward to come back soon.

Awesome place, one of the best brick oven pizza in New York. Everything is super fresh and delicious. Olive oil to die for. Perfect!

Great neighborhood Italian restaurant. We especially enjoyed the rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms in a pink sauce and the crispy veal Milanese.