il Gigante

Italian restaurant · Ridgewood

il Gigante

Italian restaurant · Ridgewood

880 Woodward Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Highlights

Il Gigante is a cozy Ridgewood trattoria serving up house-made pasta, generous portions, and a charming Italian vibe that feels like home.

880 Woodward Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385 Get directions

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@infatuation

"Il Gigante in Ridgewood somehow makes industrial grappling hooks and a mounted steel-frame bike feel cozy. Those accents (in the former Porcelain space) are softened by a combination of smooth jazz, red wine, and the buzz of staff speaking Italian to each other and recommending the day’s special. Big plates of homemade pasta—all of which are priced at $20 or under—come steaming from the kitchen. A great meal that won’t break the bank involves a platter with a bucketful of their airy fried calamari, and the squiggly, al dente gramigna pasta, bathing in a vodka-like sauce with chunks of fennel-forward sausage. We’ll be back to see how their green lasagna measures up to Rolo’s down the block. photo credit: Camelia De Jesus photo credit: Camelia De Jesus photo credit: Camelia De Jesus" - Will Hartman

Il Gigante serves big plates of pasta with heaps of Italian charm - Review - New York - The Infatuation

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@eater

"A Bolognese-leaning trattoria that has quickly become a local favorite in Ridgewood. Known for its fresh, house-made pasta and neighborhood charm." - Scott Lynch

The Perfect Order at Ridgewood’s Hopping New Trattoria - Eater NY

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"An Italian restaurant offering house-made pasta, free focaccia, and Italian wines." - Emma Orlow

New NYC Restaurant Openings in New York City: January 2025 - Eater NY

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Natasza Dudek

Google

It's a lovely spot! It was opened recently so I imagine it'll get only better. The service there is very friendly and the atmosphere is very nice. Good place to have some pasta and good wine based drinks.

Emily St John

Google

High quality ingredients, big portions, well-priced and simply delicious!! Love this new neighborhood gem, the owners are so friendly and have created a wonderful ambience. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes but on first visit, LOVED the cannellini beans with sausage, the pork chop and we had three pastas all equally yum (pesto pictured, but can’t go wrong with the pappardelle!)

Sebastian Perez

Google

This place rocks! Went opening night with a larger party and had an awesome time. We ordered 6 different pastas (lasagna and arrabbiata were insane but all were delicious!), pecorina salad, large tagliere (get this!), calamari, baked cauliflower and all the desserts. Food was A++, service is top tier and authentically Italian and the ambiance was super cozy. Il Gigante you have my heart! I'll be back very soon!

Lisa Ciaccio

Google

The food here is so incredible! Went here for date night/birthday dinner; they were so sweet to us and the vibe was perfect. The wine was great, pasta was outstanding, but the cotoletta alla bolognese was an absolute experience. Highly recommend, all around!

Dean Nahum

Google

Food is absolutely incredible and great vibes from start to finish. Staff is super friendly and really wants to make you feel at home. This is an unpretentious Italian restaurant that will make you feel like you're in Bologna. Can't wait to come back!

Erin Florio

Google

This place just opened and already feels like a neighborhood staple. The pastas are excellent, and they don’t scrimp on portion size. The service is relaxed, cheerful and good. You get the feeling that if you drop in just a couple times, the staff will know you by name. The place itself is cozy and comfortable. Zero pretension, just a cool, happy vibe. Perfect neighborhood spot!

Kirsten

Google

Such a wonderful experience and thrilled to have this new spot in the neighborhood. The pasta is so fresh, the focaccia is the best I’ve had, and the salad was so good. I think what really sets this apart even more is the service…the owner is so kind and excited to share his beautiful food. Can’t wait to return!

Matthew Mich

Google

What a great addition to the neighborhood. Everyone who works here is so kind, friendly, and accommodating. We even had a vegan in our group and they were super considerate. I have been twice already and plan to go again soon! The pasta is amazing and they put so much care into everything like where they source their bread for the appetizer crostinis. You can tell they want to make sure everything is perfect. Any pasta you get will be amazing, I loved the gramigna.

@infatuation

Il Gigante serves big plates of pasta with heaps of Italian charm - Review - New York - The Infatuation

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@eater

"A Bolognese-leaning trattoria that has quickly become a local favorite in Ridgewood. Known for its fresh, house-made pasta and neighborhood charm." - Scott Lynch

The Perfect Order at Ridgewood’s Hopping New Trattoria - Eater NY

View Postcard for il Gigante

@eater

"An Italian restaurant offering house-made pasta, free focaccia, and Italian wines." - Emma Orlow

New NYC Restaurant Openings in New York City: January 2025 - Eater NY

View Postcard for il Gigante

Natasza Dudek

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Emily St John

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Sebastian Perez

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