Knickerbocker Bagel is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

1. Knickerbocker Bagel

8.9
367 Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Stockholm & Stanhope St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Bushwick · 16 tips and reviews

Amy T.Amy Thompson: Best bagels, chewy and great amount of cream cheese. We went at 11:30 on a Sunday and the bagels were fresh!

Myles H.Myles Hunt: My favorite bagels in the area so far, tasty and big with plenty of spreads including vegan options!

aytayt: amazing cream cheese presentation

Panino Rustico is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

2. Panino Rustico

8.7
8222 17th Ave (Corner of 83rd st.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Bensonhurst · 19 tips and reviews

Patricia C.Patricia C: Amazing panini's and yummy crepes . Everything is delicious here

Casey M.Casey Marte: Long wait, food is good

Arthur H.Arthur H.: Wonderful service, delicious paninis, crepes, delicious coffee. This place is perfect. It's small but it has a very warm and welcoming vibe.

Have & Meyer Chatteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

3. Have & Meyer Chatteria

8.9
103 Havermeyer St (Hope St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Williamsburg · 30 tips and reviews

David B.David Blackman: Another contended for "most Italian place outside of Italy" - wine bar. Amazingly diverse list. Expensive. Super friendly Italian wait staff. Super cozy, great date spot.

Sabrina M.Sabrina Merchant: Lovely new spot in the hood - bartenders and the manager are super friendly and have a great deal of knowledge about everything they serve!

Lauryn G.Lauryn Goldberg: V tiny in here, you have to be okay with being as smooshed as possible. The grilled octopus and all the pastas make it worth it.

Knapp Pizza II is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

4. Knapp Pizza II

8.4
261 Avenue X (at W 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 10 tips and reviews

arthur a.arthur abbensett: I had the buffalo chicken pizza and garlic knots, two days in a row.....super good. Dope place to eat and hang out !

khrystsina t.khrystsina tryboi: Always get tomato,mozzarella and basil slice!

Roxanne S.Roxanne Sharpe: Get the online coupons

Il Porto is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

5. Il Porto

8.5
37 Washington Avenue (Flushing), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Clinton Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Larrianne M.Larrianne Mo: The Margherita Pizza (sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil) & Veal Sorrentino are my favorite two dishes here. I order from hear at least 3 times a week. That's how much I love it.

AvaAva: Grandma slice with extra pepperoni!

Marika H.Marika H: The grandma slices are amazing! If your drinking, try any one of the Bellinis.

Russo's Mozzarella and Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

6. Russo's Mozzarella and Pasta

8.4
363 7th Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · South Slope · 41 tips and reviews

Running After AleRunning After Ale: Need an Italian Provisions fix? Fresh pasta, sauces, meat, olives, fresh bread... you get the idea! This place is a gem. Everything is fresh and amazing.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Italian deli with standout hero sandwiches, fresh pasta, and excellent fresh mozzarella.

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Don't feel like making dinner? Russo's is always full of fresh + delicious options to piece together a killer potluck meal. Great main and side dishes to be had (ps: roasted artichokes are amazing)

Coffee Spot Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

7. Coffee Spot Cafe

7.8
1617 Jerome Ave (Sheepshead Bay Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Sheepshead Bay · 11 tips and reviews

Andi A.Andi Azarias: Nice little cafe with lots of yummy looking baked goods and delicious coffee.

Svitlana P.Svitlana Petrenko: Chocolate raspberry coffee is awesome. Oh and don't forget to try their Russian homemade fruit punch (kompot)!

ЛёваЛёва: If you come here in the hot summer months, make sure you try Okroshka - a delicious cold summer soup.

La Villa Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

8. La Villa Pizzeria

8.6
6610 Avenue U (at 66th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Mill Basin · 40 tips and reviews

Joyce C.Joyce Coco: The lasagna. Anything with their sweet fennel sausage. Love it with the broccoli rabe. The foccacio is delicious.

Tanya C.Tanya Collette: Mia famiglia & I always sit in a (big) booth & order our usuals - baked clams, bruschetta & insalata caprese for apps & penne gamberi, calzone for entrees. Delizioso!

PizzaSnobo p.PizzaSnobo pizzasnobo.com: The pizza is good but not great. La Villa also serves a full Italian menu. Pleasant place for a meal.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

9. Starbucks

7.8
9202 Third Ave (at 92nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bay Ridge · 18 tips and reviews

Olivia O.Olivia O.: Sante chicken panini is on point! Great service.

IzabellaIzabella: Nicest service at this Starbucks

Daniellamaria🌺Daniellamaria🌺: Really friendly baristas!

Ogliastro Pizza Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

10. Ogliastro Pizza Bar

8.7
784 Washington Ave (Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Prospect Heights · 46 tips and reviews

Laura M.Laura Miner: The Salumi E Formaggi‎ is delicious and worth the cost, but the portion for 2 could easily feed 4. I recommend getting that, plus a pizza to share between 2 people, and you will be well fed!

EaterEater: Peter Sclafini and Kristen Hallett, who own Bar Toto and Provini in Park Slope opened Ogliastro Pizza Bar last week. The upscale pizzeria features a large and lovely outdoor patio. Read more.

Rebecca C.Rebecca Chadwick: Omg the burrata is so good!

Benny's Brick Oven Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

11. Benny's Brick Oven Pizza

7.4
1802 Avenue M (at E 18th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 10 tips and reviews

leo k.leo kyiv: original pie is delicious

Mendel K.Mendel K.: Good food though real bad customer service.

Mottel L.Mottel Lightstone: Get the deep dish tomato basil

Barano is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

12. Barano

7.9
26 Broadway (Kent and Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 48 tips and reviews

Jenna O.Jenna Odett Laskin: Solid Italian food in a beautifully designed space. Love the decor details, including bathrooms. Saffron pasta is unexpected and really good🍝. Chicken is OK, meatballs worth ordering, dessert 👍🏻

Amy H.Amy Hamilton: Lovely atmosphere and delicious food. I recommend the Gigili pasta with the Persian saffron, amazing!!

Adam B.Adam Berlinsky-Schine: Avo lox pizza is excellent

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

13. Starbucks

7.4
5296 Kings Plaza (at Macy's), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Mill Basin · 9 tips and reviews

TommyTommy: Super friendly guy at the register from time to time...but all the workers I've met here are friendly. It's also one of few Starbucks around so it's all we got. I'll take it!

Kesiel W.Kesiel W: Slow service!

Joyce C.Joyce Coco: Enjoy their decaf coffee & occasionally will treat myself to a caramel macchiato.

Patrizia's Pizza and Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

14. Patrizia's Pizza and Pasta

8.4
35 Broadway (Btwn Dunham and Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 71 tips and reviews

Jaime A.Jaime Aguirre: Very well prepared food. Well seasoned. $60 special including lobster, lamb, pasta, pizza and sangria was phenomenal.

Sabino C.Sabino Curcio: If you're gonna go here make sure you do family style, you won't be disappointed!

Suzanne R.Suzanne Ruffa: The best homemade Italian food and friendly service. Definately a must eat place.

Brooklyn Fare is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

15. Brooklyn Fare

8.6
200 Schermerhorn St (at Hoyt St), Brooklyn, NY
Grocery Store · Boerum Hill · 81 tips and reviews

Judy L.Judy Luo: BEST $9 ready-for-pickup rotisserie chicken I've ever tasted. wide variety of products and reasonable prices for high quality food.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Turn off your device and let the evening wash over you like a dream. Don’t return to the grid until afterward. Pinky swear on that. Read more.

KPKP: Everyone should shop here. Excellent food, good product selection, and great prices.