“ Super cute place. Service was great. Food was amazing. The owner walked around and checked on everyone. ”

“ I came in with my younger cousin for a taste of something different. I feel like I have eaten Italian for such a long time so I am glad I had a chance to visit this restaurant. It was late on a Saturday evening which was pretty packed but we were seated quickly. Make sure to call before you go. It is a small petite restaurant which is intimate. I don't believe they can accommodate a large crowd. The drink I order "lady in passion," was really good. I order the seafood and fish spicy tomato stew. It wasn't spicy at all but it was really good. The staff was pretty good, our waiter was missing most of the time so it was annoying during our visit. All in all I would definitely return. ”

“ Amazing. Local Italian restaurant with excellent flavors. Simple and good. Tried the: - eggplant croquette (good) - octopus (amazing) - il poeta truffle pasta (must get) - bolognese (good red sauce) - ribeye (good) Service top, would stop by again. There is a corkage fee, heads up ”

“ I just moved to the neighborhood and this restaurant was such a great find! The seafood dishes were delicious--so many options, and everything was super fresh. Our server, Brans, was the best! He was super friendly and made us feel right at home (caracas wohooo). His recommendations were on point! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! This spot is a new favorite for sure! ”

“ I've had this spot bookmarked, so I've been wanting to check it out. It feels like a place where everyone knows your name if you're a local or where customers go to for some causal Italian food. There is no need to dress up here. The service was spot on as they cleaned up after you, such as the crumbs left over, plus your dishes and crumbs from the appetizers and bread with lentils, too. The waiter was great except for when he tossed a piece of paper with the specials on it for us to read. It was literally crumpled up before you can tell. That was the only thing that was strange. Food wise, it was good. They bring out a complimentary bread basket with lentils, which I've never had as a combo before anywhere. Also, they ask if you want more bread, too, if you've consumed it all. For appetizers, we got the burrata, which goes great with the bread. For my entree, I got the linguine with clams, which they made just right. Last but not least, the dessert, the Napolean with Chantilly Creamwith strawberries in it, not only tasted delicious, but it looked just as how it would taste. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. ”

“ My family and I went to Il Poeta on Mother's Day. We were a party of 5 (4 adults, 1 child), and our reservation was for 3:30 pm. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. The restaurant is sort of small and was very busy, which we liked. The ambiance was upbeat. Our primary server, Hector, was absolutely lovely. He was very attentive and patiently detailed all of the specials to us. The food came quickly and was delicious. Even the bread for the table was good! We ordered appetizers... crab cakes and baked clams - lots of flavor. Our main courses were the Parmesan crusted chicken breast, the steak, and my kid ordered the penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. Honestly, everything was perfectly cooked and flavorful. We were all pleased. We also ordered cocktails, and they were awesome (on the strong side, which we didn't complain about)! Try the Lady Passion or the Espresso Martini. The Chocolate Martini and the Peach Martini were also nice. Dessert was lovely. We tried the apple tart, the vanilla gelato, and my personal favorite, which was a nut crusted amaretto ice cream. We'll definitely return. It wasn't cheap, but we all agreed that it was well worth it! ”

“ I finally tried this restaurant after passing by multiple times. It's fancier dining compared to other restaurants in the area but no pressure to dress up. Tablecloth, ambiance, mood lighting, you name it. Fairly kid-friendly so we felt comfortable eating here with our little ones. They have a good kids menu ($10). We opted to try all adult dishes instead and the kids really enjoyed it. Eggplant and ricotta croquettes - usually a fan of anything fried with cheese for an appetizer and this was surprisingly good. My oldest daughter really enjoyed this. It comes on top of a flavorful tomato sauce and bed of spinach. Penne pasta with salmon and asparagus - great option for those who want a protein and vegetable all in one. This was the main reason I selected this dish. Great to share and kid approved. Chicken breast in parmesan crust and white wine, lemon sauce - delicious. Loved the texture of the chicken, flavor, portion and taste. The mashed potatoes were soft and silky. I really enjoyed this dish! Roast chicken - not bad! Baked potatoes served with the roast chicken. Good sharing dish. Panna cotta - not sure what really good panna cotta is supposed to taste like but this seemed good to us! Firm, good texture, taste and presentation. The strawberry and raspberry decoration boosted the flavor profile. The food took a while to come out but it was an enjoyable atmosphere. Certainly didn't feel like we were on Metropolitan Avenue. After our meal, they gave a plate of bite-sized cookies. Adorable and friendly gesture. Also a nice way to wrap up our meal. Il Poeta is a great choice for celebrations, special occasions or just a way to treat yourself. ”

“ We came here for a birthday celebration. Omg. The truffle taglettele was amazing! The other pastas were just okay. The braised sorry ribs were good, nothing super outstanding. The tiramasu was awesome! Service was great, although they are not sommeliers... so, know your own wine! The decor was standard Italian restaurant. ”