Wow - What a Restaurant! I'm 28 years old & I've lived in Carroll Gardens for about 3 years & always walked past the Red Rose. I thought it was an old restaurant for old people. But after getting sick for the 3rd and last time at the Union Smith Cafe, I figured I'd give this "old place" a shot. WOW - I wished I walked in the place 3 years ago when I 1st moved here from N.J. 1st - the food was better & fresher than anything else on Smith Street. 2nd - the beer was cold and served in a clean glass (instead of a dirty bottle or pre-used plastic cup you usually get along Smith St.) 3rd - They let me eat at the bar because I was alone that day & didn't want a table. They made me feel right at home. I knew the Owner Manger "Santo" for 15 minutes & it was like I'd found a long lost buddy. I found out that he's just a "Nice Guy" who makes all his customers feel comfortable. He introduced me to his parents who opened the red Rose 25 years ago. I've been there at least 10 times since March '07 and every single time I'm there I get a warm welcome & a great meal! When I go there with friends or my NEW girlfriend, Santo & his family make ME feel like family. If you want real food, real service & a real nice time then go to the Red Rose. Eat & drink at the bar or grap a quiet table. Either way you'll be glad you went.
We have been eating there for at least 20 years, and it is still one of the best Italian restaurants in Brooklyn, in our opinion. The Romano family is very hands on with the father supervising the kitchen and Santo, the son, running the room with a high degree of personal attention. The dishes are all cooked to order and made from fresh food; and, in additon to the outstanding Italian offerings, there are always delicious fish and meat specials. Also, there is an excellent selection of inexpensive wines from many regions. Treat yourself and become a regular there.
I know Brooklyn & food from Italy. Go to the Red Rose! In the mid '80's - when I was young - we'd travel all the way from Bensonhurst - which was full of Italian Restaurants- and go to the Red Rose with my very Italian family. I remember I had a crush on the waitress (An Irish girl related to the owner thru marriage) As I got older, I continued to eat there with friends & family. In 2000, 2001 the food had become just OK. I didn't go back until the Winter of '02/03 O.M.G. - The food was great!! Now I go at least once a month!! Great Food - Great Wine - Great Place!
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Wow - What a Restaurant! I'm 28 years old & I've lived in Carroll Gardens for about 3 years & always walked past the Red Rose. I thought it was an old restaurant for old people. But after getting sick for the 3rd and last time at the Union Smith Cafe, I figured I'd give this "old place" a shot. WOW - I wished I walked in the place 3 years ago when I 1st moved here from N.J. 1st - the food was better & fresher than anything else on Smith Street. 2nd - the beer was cold and served in a clean glass (instead of a dirty bottle or pre-used plastic cup you usually get along Smith St.) 3rd - They let me eat at the bar because I was alone that day & didn't want a table. They made me feel right at home. I knew the Owner Manger "Santo" for 15 minutes & it was like I'd found a long lost buddy. I found out that he's just a "Nice Guy" who makes all his customers feel comfortable. He introduced me to his parents who opened the red Rose 25 years ago. I've been there at least 10 times since March '07 and every single time I'm there I get a warm welcome & a great meal! When I go there with friends or my NEW girlfriend, Santo & his family make ME feel like family. If you want real food, real service & a real nice time then go to the Red Rose. Eat & drink at the bar or grap a quiet table. Either way you'll be glad you went.
We have been eating there for at least 20 years, and it is still one of the best Italian restaurants in Brooklyn, in our opinion. The Romano family is very hands on with the father supervising the kitchen and Santo, the son, running the room with a high degree of personal attention. The dishes are all cooked to order and made from fresh food; and, in additon to the outstanding Italian offerings, there are always delicious fish and meat specials. Also, there is an excellent selection of inexpensive wines from many regions. Treat yourself and become a regular there.
I know Brooklyn & food from Italy. Go to the Red Rose! In the mid '80's - when I was young - we'd travel all the way from Bensonhurst - which was full of Italian Restaurants- and go to the Red Rose with my very Italian family. I remember I had a crush on the waitress (An Irish girl related to the owner thru marriage) As I got older, I continued to eat there with friends & family. In 2000, 2001 the food had become just OK. I didn't go back until the Winter of '02/03 O.M.G. - The food was great!! Now I go at least once a month!! Great Food - Great Wine - Great Place!
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