We thought Carroll Gardens didn’t need any more Italian restaurants. It’s already home to Frankies (457) Spuntino, F&F Restaurant, Lucali, Vinny’s of Carroll Gardens, Marco Polo, and an abundance of slice shops. But then Osteria Radisa arrived, and brought with it dishes unlike anything else in the area. We can admit when we’re wrong. From the team behind Aita in Clinton Hill, Osteria Radisa is louder and darker than its predecessor, relying on tapered candles and tapered candles alone. If Frankies is for birthdays, F&F is for dinner with the parents, and Lucali is almost always unattainable, Osteria Radisa is more suited for a sexy little date night at the bar, with a bottle of wine and one more pasta than seems appropriate. The entire menu, inspired by the Romagna region of Italy, is rich and interesting. But the pastas, like the cappellacci with rabbit and a mushroom sauce as smooth as maple syrup, are always where you should devote the majority of your stomach space.
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