"After one meal at this charming spot with checkered tablecloths and servers in ties, you’ll want to become a regular. An Italian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, Noodle Pudding serves classic red sauce fare, so don’t shy away from ordering as much pasta as humanly possible. The lasagna bolognese is always a good choice, although it’s about as large and dense as a car battery. And that’s only a slight exaggeration. " - carina finn koeppicus, neha talreja, bryan kim