Cavatappi

Name: Cavatappi
Address: 8024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11228-3002
Telephone: (347) 497-5212
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (76)

$50 and over

Italian

8024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228-3002

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

11:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.

We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy a
delicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(347) 497-5212
Website
https://www.cavatappiny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228-3002
Neighborhood
Bensonhurst
Cross street
On corner of 81st Street & 13th Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Cavatappi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Italian
Brooklyn
Best Food
Brooklyn
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cavatappi is a delightful Italian gem in Brooklyn, celebrated for its "delicious, authentic Italian food" and "exceptional staff." With "humongous portions" and a menu reminiscent of Italy, diners rave about the meatballs, calamari, and cheesecake, calling it "the best cheesecake that I have ever tasted." Perfect for intimate dining, reservations recommended.

76 Reviews

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Michael VIP
New York City40 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Could be my new favorite Italian restaurant in Brooklyn.
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Laura VIP
New York City92 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's a small restaurant with delicious food - nice portions and attentive staff. The only drawback being that's it's small restaurant is that they host a couple of large parties on the weekends filling the space leaving only a few tables and that makes the sound level rather high and you can't have conversation. When I booked I wished they would have warned me that have 3 parties and only 2 tables not affiliated with the parties available. Would I mind? I probably would have passed that night. They did move us away from the fray when another table slightly away opened up during appetizers to their credit!
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Doreen
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are looking for some good authentic Italian food, you have found your place. We had the meatball appetizer and they were so big. I am not really a meatball person but these were so dang good and juicy I might have to change my mind. We also had the calamari and it was delicious, lightly breaded and cooked to perfection not rubbery at all and the spicy is delicious. Entrees that was ordered was the linguine Di Mare. It looked like a work of art coming out. The chicken cutlet was also ordered and it was delicious. The portions are humongous. Definitely plates can be shared. Penne pasta was also good running out of words to describe the experience was excellent and you cannot leave without having dessert. We had the cheesecake, plain and orange flavor cheesecake the best cheesecake that I have ever tasted,it has ruined me. I probably cannot eat another cheesecake from any other place only from cavatappi. No other cheesecake will compare or will be as satisfying
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Louisa
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apologies to Cavatappi, we haven’t been here in a while. The menu is creative, tempting and fresh. It’s more like the Italian food you ate in Italy than the Italian food you ate last week someplace in Bay Ridge. As I recall meatballs, Bolognese style riceballs, seafood pasta and pork osso bucco are some of the dishes we ordered and all of them were delicious. Cavatappi is such a treasure to the community, come and experience true tastes of Italy close to home.
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John
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to Cavatappi about a dozen times now and it has never let me down. The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful. If you're in the area you owe it to yourself to go.
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Erica
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was recommended by my co worker and I was not disappointed. The portions were big and the staff was exceptional.the complementary cheesecake was to die for. I would definitely be back.
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Susan
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood place. Food good. Service good. Make a reservation.
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joe VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time dining here at it was amazing once again. The food is phenomenal and the menu has a great selection. Ambiance is quiet and personal. A great place for date night or other intimate dining experiences.
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Nick
West Palm Beach6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Michael
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, huge portions for the price, service quick and sweet
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FAQs

Cavatappi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 497-5212.

Cavatappi is rated 4.9 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 7, 2025

11:00 PM

8024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228-3002

Additional information

Cross street
On corner of 81st Street & 13th Ave
Neighborhood
Bensonhurst
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cavatappiny.com/
Phone number
(347) 497-5212

Cavatappi

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