A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN AMERICAN FINE CASUAL EATERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEAM BEHIND CIAO, GLORIA.
Inspired by monthly pasta events held briefly at Ciao, Gloria pre-pandemic, Pasta Night offers a menu of beloved pasta classics with contemporary twists, seasonal appetizers, a small selection of entrees, a variety of Italian pastries and desserts in a relaxed environment.
We’re a counter-service restaurant with a focus on quality— where you can enjoy dishes that are reminiscent of higher-end dining, but in a casual setting. Forget about the white tablecloths and formalities— here, you’ll find delicious food served without pretense. Enjoy the vibe, the art on the walls, good music and friendly faces around. We’re your go-to neighborhood pasta spot.
Pasta Night offers an aperitivo, offering Italian beers, wines, low ABV cocktails, and mocktails. We also feature a small alimentari by the entrance, with imported Italian goods and more available for purchase. Pasta Night is inspired by Renato’s childhood summers in Sicily, as well as the rustic Italian countryside and the artwork and energy of 1980s Italy.
No Reservations. Walk-in, first come-first served, only.
Lunch, takeout and delivery coming soon.
LOCATION
575 VANDERBILT AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 11238
HOURS
WED - MON 5PM–10PM
CLOSED TUESDAYS…
FOR NOW.
PHONE
718.483.8443
CHi SIAMO
Renato Poliafito is a James Beard-nominated restaurateur, pastry chef, cookbook author, designer, and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, NY. After a career in graphic design and advertising, he pivoted his career to food, training as a barista to learn more about the industry, and eventually became interested in opening a bakery and coffee shop. In 2005, Renato opened the Red Hook flagship location of Baked, which kicked off a culinary renaissance in the waterfront neighborhood, resulting in several cookbooks, a line of mixes, granola, bakeware and a location in Tokyo. After more than a decade at Baked, Renato decided to embark on a new project and opened Ciao, Gloria in Prospect Heights in 2019, a daytime café and neighborhood bakery steeped in his Italian-American upbringing and heritage. He is also the author of Dolci!: American Baking with an Italian Accent, his first solo cookbook featuring Italian and “Italian American-ish” cakes, cookies, pies and pastries for any occasion. He is thrilled to be opening Pasta Night directly across the street from Ciao, Gloria.
Pasta Night co-owner Joseph Catalanotti is an educator by trade with a lifelong penchant for Italian food and hospitality. Joseph met Renato during the pandemic when he was a regular at Ciao, Gloria; the two bonded over their love of Prospect Heights and their shared Sicilian heritage, and decided to open Pasta Night together. Joseph brings both an insatiable passion for food as well as decades of mentorship experience to the Pasta Night team, and manages the team as well as day-to-day operations.
