One year ago, the neighborhood feared that Greenpoint’s Casanova (338 McGuinness Blvd.) had served its last antipasto.
The Italian restaurant posted a sign on the door that read, “closed.” It was dark and empty when Greenpointers passed by, and phone lines were disconnected. Essentially, all signs pointed to Casanova being closed for business.
Almost exactly a year later, Casanova has reopened under completely new management with…
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Went to the place Fri nite. Nice owner, a few couples were there having a good time. I had my favorite, lig. in white claim sauce, It was good, fair price but small portion but then again, everybody is cutting back on everything or else raise the price. I will go again with friends and family and try more dishes. It is the only place in Greenpoint that really serves old line read sauce Italian so beggars can’t be choosers.
Hope he hired the same chefs. They made the place. It’s not the building or name it was the chefs that made the place. Glad to see it open and will try