Antica Pesa
7 expert reviews
“A sister joint to the original Antica Pesa in Rome, this 65-seat Williamsburg restaurant reworks the native cuisine of the Italian capital using local New York produce.”
– Time Out
"The artfully plated pastas are small-portioned by American standards, but are bursting with flavor. Secondi plates twist classic protein and vegetable pairings. "
"This place is full-on Italian in both attitude and passion for what they do...this authentic Roman stuff is too subtle and nuanced for our overactive taste buds." Full review
"Antica Pesa’s better moments come when it sticks to more traditional pastas. The cacio e pepe—Tarantino’s jam—is creamy and firm. " Full review
"The Williamsburg outpost of the historic Roman restaurant serves handmade pastas in an upscale setting." Full review
4.6
"It might be “fancy for the ’burg”, but this “suave” Williamsburg sibling to a Rome original has built a following for its “delicious” Italian classics (including “exquisite” housemade pastas)." Full review
"The flavors of Old Rome—in dishes such as homemade ricotta di Bufala gnocchi with butternut squash veloute, various imported Italian pastas, lemon and brioche crusted arctic char." Full review