N’ata Storia

Came here on a rainy Saturday night and somehow my partner and I were the only ones in here. It was truly spectacular and we can’t wait to add this to our regular neighborhood rotation! I’ve eaten at a lot of Italian restaurants and I’ve never seen a menu as unique as this one. It is traditional Italian food from Naples - very fresh, flavorful, and rich. We each got a glass of Chianti and Nero D’avola wines and started off with the Tris Di Frittatine which were absolutely magnificent. Paying homage to the strong street food culture of Naples, these were fried balls of different pastas and oh my goodness they were delicious. I’ll definitely be ordering those as a snack for takeout! We each got pastas as our mains and split them and they were absolutely fantastic. I got the Pasta Patate E Pravola which was very rich and comforting. I loved that it came with different pasta shapes and nice chunks of smoked provolone. Also served in a really fun tin dish that came with a cheese grater as a top - highly recommend! I ended up taking some home for leftovers. My partner got the Ziti Alla Genovese and this was also incredible. He said it’s now his favorite pasta. The chunks of beef were slow cooked to perfection, and everything melted in my mouth. He finished every last bite. Shout out to Pietro for excellent service all night. This spot is truly a gem and would not recommend it enough. Welcome to the neighborhood!

This place is on the smaller side but really cute and cozy. I love the decor. It’s very clean, great atmosphere!! The food was delicious! I had the salmon and it was really good! The lasagna was the icing on the cake. My kids who are picky eaters loved it as well! You will not be disappointed. Service was great and wait time was reasonable. If we’re ever in the area we would definitely go back.

We love this place and are so glad they took over the space, because it is lovely. We especially like the backyard, it's one of the prettier ones that we know about in Brooklyn. Maybe most importantly, though, this is the RARE Italian place that has healthy options on the menu. We had the fish trio dish (Tris di Pesce) and the pasta with clams. Both were perfect. Also somewhat rare was getting the calamari grilled instead of fried. I'm pretty sure they have both, but mine was grilled and I loved it. Lastly, the are a very young and sweet staff that enjoy their jobs and want to make you happy! PS, my girlfriend and I are both Italian-American, go often to Italy, and grew up eating Italian food, so we're pretty picky. This place does NOT disappoint!

There are countless excellent Italian restaurants in this neighborhood — N'ata Storia is a standout. Food is exceptional (the off-menu paccheri Nerano is superb) and service is affable and friendly. A clear contender for one of the best spots on Smith.

This new Neapolitan restaurant in Brooklyn is a true delight. The dishes are full of authentic flavors, from rich, savory sauces to perfectly cooked seafood and meats. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. If you're looking for great Italian food with a genuine vibe, this place is definitely worth checking out!

In a neighborhood where Italian food isn't quite scarce, our meal at N'ata Storia stood out. N'ata Storia specializes in Neapolitan (Naples-based) dishes, and they have some really distinctive (and tasty) I haven't encountered on other Brooklyn menus. The pasta e patate (pasta in a cheesy potato-y sauce with guanciale mixed in) was a standout (and filling!), as were the cacio balls (think arancini but thinner exterior and stuffed with a gooey sharp cheese). Lots of seafood options on the menu too: mussels (which we ordered; also good), octopus salad, seafood pastas, etc. Good service too. Eager to go back and try more!

The food is truly exceptional and reasonably priced. We’ve been twice in a couple weeks. The menu and preparation is “Italy” Italian and unlike other spots in the neighborhood. The fritto misto, trofie with pistachio cream and burrata, and the tris di pesce are tops. This place is honestly better than it needs to be. Back patio is lovely, too.

Delicious Italian food. I used to go to the restaurant that was previously at this address, so when it closed I was happy to see this new spot take its place. The waiter was really kind and attentive. Bread and olive oil was provided while you wait which is always a plus. I had gnocchi sorrentina, which was so amazing and I can't wait to go back to try other things!

This seems relatively new! It is good Italian food that I'm glad that I tried but not a place I would return to because boerum hill has a lot better options Food: the food was good! My favorite was the gnocchi - but the portions were somewhat small. The rissoto was good, but a bit salty! I would skip the arancini's. Service: they were kind of slow with everything but still a good experience Ambience: nice ambience. Not very busy when we went so also spacious

Came here on a rainy Saturday night and somehow my partner and I were the only ones in here. It was truly spectacular and we can't wait to add this to our regular neighborhood rotation! I've eaten at a lot of Italian restaurants and I've never seen a menu as unique as this one. It is traditional Italian food from Naples - very fresh, flavorful, and rich. We each got a glass of Chianti and Nero D'avola wines and started off with the Tris Di Frittatine which were absolutely magnificent. Paying homage to the strong street food culture of Naples, these were fried balls of different pastas and oh my goodness they were delicious. I'll definitely be ordering those as a snack for takeout! We each got pastas as our mains and split them and they were absolutely fantastic. I got the Pasta Patate E Pravola which was very rich and comforting. I loved that it came with different pasta shapes and nice chunks of smoked provolone. Also served in a really fun tin dish that came with a cheese grater as a top - highly recommend! I ended up taking some home for leftovers. My partner got the Ziti Alla Genovese and this was also incredible. She said it's now her favorite pasta. The chunks of beef were slow cooked to perfection, and everything melted in my mouth. She finished every last bite. Shout out to Pietro for excellent service all night. This spot is truly a gem and would not recommend it enough. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Fantastic new Italian restaurant on Smith Street. Wandered in the other night was pretty blown away by the quality and creativity of the food. The pasta with pistachio cream sauce was so unique and I can't stop thinking about it. Have plans to go again next week. It just opened so isn't busy at all yet, but this place is a real gem and should be discovered! Oh, and it also has a charming backyard, which is a bonus.