Isa
(Now Closed)American Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Travel + Leisure and The New York Times
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Christine ChangOctober 6, 2014Perfect for date night and for sharing appetizers. They have an amazing variety of flavorful appetizers. The daily pizza has great ingredients and the dough is light and fluffy!
Cooper SmithMay 28, 2013Make a full meal for 2 out of just appetizers:: Arugula salad with olives, fried artichokes and lemon. Wood fired mussels. And last but not least, the pork and beef meatballs in a spicy marinara
Trista KempaApril 9, 2014Easily the best meal I've had in Williamsburg. Drinks were overpriced but food was amazing. Had tomato mint soup, arugula avocado and sprout salad, and the goat cheese and spinach tortellini. GO!
Heather RepinskiJuly 13, 2015Avocado toast is to die for and definitely try the brunch bowl. Both I would recommend asking for a poached egg on top instead of hard boiled egg.
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015Ask for a seat near the open kitchen if you want to see what the chefs are up to, or sit on the other side and watch the bartenders shake cocktails using herbs from the rooftop garden. Read more
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 16, 2015The Bitches say: B-. Isa is a friendly, neighborhood spot, but could use some work on its service. Its wood-oven pizza can’t be missed during brunch or dinner. Read more
Meredith BlechmanDecember 6, 2014The coziest restaurant on a quiet street in Williamsburg. Wood burning oven (always get the special pizza), and a rotating menu with seasonal ingredients. Everything was delicious.
Melanie TravisApril 13, 2013I had the skirt steak and it was so so good. The polenta was delicious, and the cocktails good and strong. 30 min wait for a table, but that's not bad on a Friday night. Highly recommended.
The Wall Street JournalApril 6, 2012The menu is strong on hearty takes on brunch classics like boudin noir sausage with egg chickpeas and cilantro toast; duck leg with yolk and sweet potato; and roasted eggs and mushrooms. Read more
Date Night Is...April 24, 2013Amazingly fresh, stunningly well-cooked meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Isa is a perfect spot for your "special occasion" Date Night.
Emily AbtAugust 14, 2012I took the hubby here for his 35th bday on saturday and it turned out to be our favorite meal this year. Everything was delicious, ambience delightful, service top notch, can't wait to go back!
David RosenbergFebruary 24, 2014A bold claim, but this might be the best brunch in Williamsburg. The breakfast pizza, ricotta pancakes, avo sando and the whitefish are good starting points.- Cooper SmithOctober 11, 2014One of the only places in the hood that is oddly strict about reservations. Call ahead, and don't plan on walking in, especially on a Friday or Saturday night
Asia LindsayNovember 29, 2014This might sound weird but their menus are beautiful! Good food too- the breakfast pizza is a must. I had the healthy bowl and it was surprisingly filling.
refinery29August 3, 2014An organic garden on the roof provides veggies for former Il Buco Chef Ignacio Mattos, who charms diners as he displays his talents in the open kitchen. Read more
Sandy AlbertAugust 26, 2011The sardine skeleton was amazing. Also not to be missed is the gnocchi, mackerel, and hanger steak. Still BYOB and cash only. Awesome ambiance and great service. Perfect for a date or with friend's...
Lia D'AmicoMay 17, 2013In love with the place. Have the pork sandwich, it's unbelieveable and perfectly seasoned. Just wish there were more food and drink options on the lunch menu.
Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012There’s a hippy, trippy kind of rough-hewn beauty to this Williamsburg outpost. The warm, rustic lodge aesthetic matches the inventive dishes on the constantly changing menu.
Luca MessinaNovember 26, 2012Make sure you listen in on the specials, tonight they had a French soup in a bread bowl that was phenomenal. Manage your hunger accordingly as it's filling.
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 13, 2014Incredible space. Super cozy for a date. Their food is amazing and I love the wood burning stove inside.
Youngna ParkSeptember 25, 2012Go Monday & Tues nights to get killer cocktails from my buddy Steffen. Oh, and get the pizza of the day and the grilled kale caesar.
lily meyerFebruary 25, 2015Everything here is good. It is one of our favorite date spots. Love the wine selection.
David BanApril 13, 2013The steak is delicious, albeit tough. The bathroom's bumpin' rock speaker, however, makes up for any and all transgressions.
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011Recommended dishes: Sardine, tartare, chanterelle and pig ear, white beet and apple salad, pig tail, broth, calamari, cod, duck, rib-eye. Read more
Rick ValenzuelaMarch 8, 2015Never thought I would add a kale salad in tips, but the fact that they grill the kale makes all the difference
KaylaMarch 28, 2013Love the decor, music was a downer, food was really good but definitely over priced. Had the pizza special and it was amazing, but $14 for a kale salad that was mediocre. No bottles of wine under $40
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try chef Igancio Mattos’ rib eye, so tender it’s served with a table knife. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
Katherine TsaySeptember 16, 2014Small brunch menu but everything is delicious and the service is chill but helpful
Ebee DFebruary 13, 2015Chicken was really tasty and large portion. Need to order sides or app because it's served solo. Skip the squid.
Quinton MaAugust 2, 2013The appetizers are amazing (duck sausage and polenta!). Don't get the mussel entree.
Marcel KornblumJanuary 15, 2012Extremely considered daily menu with unusual ingredients/combos. come with friends and share a lot of dishes!
Jannica RobertsonApril 7, 2012Great Caesar salad! Come hungry for the roast pork with eggs, polenta and brussel sprouts.
Jessica AbellDecember 9, 2012Their dinner is incredible. Get the grilled kale salad and chicken with polenta.
MichelleFebruary 15, 2013Eh. I would have forgiven the stank-faced waitress if the food was good but it's just ok. Pasta was not made in-house, steak had too much gristle, & the polenta had the texture of greasy shrimp toast.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 21, 2016Reflect your inner self in a cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Ask the bartender of Isa to make a Tequila Sunrise for you.
CherylFebruary 26, 2014Mediocre menu, cute space. However, it was disappointing to see that our waiter took the liberty to add an extra 12% tip to the bill - I only caught this later on my credit card statement. So shady!
Veronica CarvalloSeptember 17, 2011Amazing staff, scallops are delicious! Bring wine no liquor license yet!
Tasting TableMay 2, 2012Sample the silky beef tartare with smoked-hay oil, flax and rye crumbs: Read more
Cynthia FetyNovember 9, 2011Gorgeous food in small portions. The lemon mousse dessert was pure bliss!
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
(347) 689-3594
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Marisa Valente - 8.7
"#FabuLIsT chicken and waffles, toasted almonds, and the popover bread puffs. Very cozy atmosphere!"
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