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Noodle Pudding

38 Henry St., Brooklyn, NY, 11201
nr. Middagh St.
718-625-3737

7.5 "Recommended"
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75% Would you go back?
62% Would you take a date?
37% Would you take kids?
62% Would you go on business?
62% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.1
Service: 7.1
Décor: 6.1
Value: 8.1
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Noisy, greasy, tasteless, careless service

efrederic from 11210 | Posted on 6/23/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 3
Décor: 5
Value: 4

Despite all of the warnings about the noise Noodle Pudding has gotten great reviews so my wife and I decided to give it a try. The mussels with black pepper were interesting but 6 unopened (bad) mussels are 5 too many for an appetizer. The green salad arrived without the dressing and we waited quite a while for the waitress to finally bring it, BTW when it finally arrived it was very good. The rabbit special was disappointing; dry and greasy it was accompanied by a fried polenta, which while quite crispy was also greasy and tasteless. My wife's pasta dish was at best undistinguished and the tiramisu was watery and without much taste.

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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

C'mon...critic's choice?

Zakhary from 11201 | Posted on 3/7/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 4
Décor: 3
Value: 8

Noodle Pudding isn't all it's cracked up to be. Poor decor, lack of signage and mediocre service aside, the food was simply OK. The Lasagna Bolognese was dry and lacked flavor. The Linguine Puttanesca was nothing special. And the waitstaff having a tiff in the middle of the dining area (a la Gordon Ramsay in Kitchen Nightmares) certainly didn't heighten the ambience. Ciao!

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4 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Change the name!

antonybcn from 11201 | Posted on 12/11/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 4
Value: 7

When my neighbours recommended me the 'great Italian restaurant Noodle Pudding' I was seriously worried about their knowledge of Italian cuisine. But no, it is indeed an Italian place and the pasta is exquisite. Two drawbacks: cash only and the undrinkable house red by the glass. ...and the horror of that name of course!

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82 out of 152 people found this review helpful.

My Thoughts of a wonderful meal

JohnnyBoy from 10312 | Posted on 9/14/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 10

This REAL ITALIAN restaurant has many beat. From the time you're seated this place becomes special, starting with the bread & oil dip all the way to the goat chees cake. IT IS GREAT!

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128 out of 256 people found this review helpful.

Delicious

melaniecict from 11229 | Posted on 7/7/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Nothing bad to say. Cozy, warm, delicious and affordable!

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155 out of 307 people found this review helpful.

Bad name, great food

vjemilio from 10552 | Posted on 9/17/06

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 10

Inaptly naming a restaurant is like giving your son a girl's name. Maybe the previous restaurant was named Noodle Pudding and they saved on new signage, whatever! The name should tell you something about the restaurant. In this case the owner chef is from the Italian island of Ischia, known for it's seafood dishes. So something Italian like Sapori di Ischia might be more appropriate.But once I got past my annoyance with the name I was greatly impressed with the first rate quality of the food. In Italian cooking, less is more, simpler is better and quality ingredients replace technique (read French) in assuring a great dsh. Here the chef hit the mark and everyone one of us (10) all Italian-American foodies were oohing and ahhing. Prices are very reasonable, service was attentive although the servers auction the food once it comes to the table (Who ordered the Pasta Bolognese?). This shouldn't happen in a quality restaurant. Try this place, you'll love it! P.s.: It needs some form of sound attenuation, all hard surfaces,very noisy. Would I take a date? No, my wife won't let me...

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316 out of 605 people found this review helpful.

One of our favorites

swee2th from 11201 | Posted on 3/20/05

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 6
Value: 8

One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. The pasta is always home-made and the flavors are always great.

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305 out of 586 people found this review helpful.

NOODLE PUDDING a great SURPRISE

Fleur75 | Posted on 8/2/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 6
Value: 8

Our family loves this informal lively restaurant on Henry Street. From the nice service of a loaf of Tuscan bread with EVO Oil for dipping the stage is set for a fun and delicious dining experience. Great pasta, beautiful salads, large portions. Noisy enough to feel comfortable bringing the kids. Only drawback....cash only.

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309 out of 592 people found this review helpful.

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