Crosta — Restaurant in New York

We grabbed a table by the window facing 6th avenue. Sidewalk seating wraps around the corner. Menus and tap water were set down right away.

Drinks included a Peroni and the 'Cool as a Cucumber' made with vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber and fresh mint. The cocktail was cool, dry and refreshing making it perfect for a hot summer day.

The Arancini were plated with a ladle of their house marinara and a healthy amount of shaved parmesan. They had a nice crunch and were the perfect temperature. The filling was deliciously herbal, nutty and cheesy. Check out the video for the cheese pull!

The Polpetine were plated the same way and included a gooey ball of burrata. These hand formed meatballs were tangy and juicy. Add a forkful of the burrata and you'll be in heaven.

The Ortalana pizza was delicious! We asked for half with no cheese. The crust had just the right amount of char and was sturdy enough to hold all the vegetables. I will definitely order this again on my next visit.

I had the Crosta Burger cooked medium. The gorgonzola, caramelized onions and arugula hit all the right notes. An unusually dark brioche bun soaked up all the juices. The fries were perfectly cooked and had a nice snap with every bite. It came with a side of ketchup, but I opted for the vinaigrette already on the table.

The Pasta Al Forno was served in what looked like a small ramekin. It was dense, rich and packed with flavor. I strongly recommend ordering this to share because you will need a nap afterward.

The ambiance was cool and casual. The playlist was on point and the service...

Before we even discuss the food can we just say the service is EXCELLENT!

Okay on to location and food.

This little place looks like a romcom film set and is on the corner of 6Ave and 12th. Right in the Park slope cinematic universe. For the locals this is truly a place to grab some delicious food, be tended to by super helpful and attentive staff and just overall unwind. For being on a corner, one can easily carry on a conversation outside with guests as it is not loud at all.

Although I've finished my meal and am enjoying a coffee, i can't help but think that I'd love to stay longer!

The food, for tonight's dinner it was Margarita D.O P. Which. Is a step up from your traditional margarita that includes fresh burrata , pecorino and basil. Hands down a delicious addon to the classic. It would be to easy to eat the whole pie... But alas i peaked at the dessert and had to save room.

Dessert was a home made torta de olió which was just right - not overly sweet and lemon and poppy seed cake with an oil and lemon cream...

My coffee lovers out there will be happy to know the shots that they're pulling for the Americano and latés are balanced too .

Yup, there will be many return trips here!

Bon appetit !

Also, the service is EXCELLENT!

Been back several times since the initial review....

This newish spot in the neighborhood is a welcome addition. We've been here several times. We like the outdoor seating, the casual vibe, and the friendly staff.

-The pizzas which are the main attraction here are excellent all around, no complaints. -I always like a good burger and appreciated the short rib burgers, but the buns were unspectacular (served cold rather than toasted). For an $18 burger I expect attention to detail—I want my buns lightly toasted and buttered. I like a bacon option etc. The fries were standard.The Crosta Burger is the best of their offerings. Very tasty despite my quibbles.

The menu is a bit limited. By our third visit we were hoping for more options. We would like to see more antipasti options and more main courses—even if it was a daily special— it would be nice sometimes to have something to choose from: (Milanesas, pastas, maybe a chicken or a steak).

I want this restaurant to succeed (I live close by). It seems to be figuring out what it wants to be. Is it a pizza & burger joint, or is a proper Italian restaurant (similar to Sarafina in the city)? Either way, I'll keep giving it my business and hoping it keeps getting better. It's nice to see 6th Ave restaurants back...