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The Saint Austere

The Saint Austere

(Now Closed)
Bistro, Bar, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • Cooper S.heart icon on user image
    Cooper SmithJuly 23, 2015
    One of the better meals I've ever had in NYC. Go with the chef's tasting menu, and ask them to go heavy on the Polenta board. You'll leave satisfied and absolutely stuffed
  • So' K.heart icon on user image
    So' KAugust 30, 2015
    Great oyster happy hour, amazing wine pairing with the set menu. But the set menu with their specialties, including the polenta, was TOO greasy and salty. Really. Maybe the chef was high? :-D
  • Laurea d.heart icon on user image
    Laurea de OcampoAugust 14, 2015
    Get the tasting menu for a group! Great wine list, delicious & well prepared food and the best service in Williamsburg (service is very high end in a comfortable space). I always take people here.
  • Ivana B.heart icon on user image
    Ivana BasicNovember 28, 2013
    Amazing food and great chief. Everything is so well considered and beautifully paired. Home made beet pasta is amazing. A delight to your tastebuds from apperizers to desssert.
  • Nora G.
    Nora GeissMay 15, 2014
    Great playlist (souls of mischief? Win) and cushion for your knees under the bar add to the great food / wine appeal. Recommendations for wines never fail.
  • Mara L.heart icon on user image
    Mara LecocqOctober 25, 2014
    As a carnivore I don't usually fantasize about vegetable dishes but I go back there just for the broccoli rabe... And everything else is equally well crafted.
  • Triciaheart icon on user image
    TriciaDecember 4, 2015
    Amazing staff and food! Came here as a group for a birthday and they were able to create an off the menu dish simply because we inquired!
  • Alexandra F.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra FanningNovember 23, 2016
    Omg this place is great. Artichoke salad, octopus, any special they have and wines are amazing. Definitely great for dates 😉
  • Nahid A.heart icon on user image
    Nahid AshriJune 29, 2019
    Great food and great service.. everyone was super nice and helpful take their menu recommendation you will be satisfied and happy
  • Emily G.
    Emily GrossJuly 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Do yourself a favor and get the tasting menu, it's $30 or $50 with wine pairing and completely worth it! My favorites are of course the broccoli rabe, polenta, and lasagna!
  • Densheart icon on user image
    DensDecember 17, 2015
    Sunday Night "Red Night" pasta special is worth planning your weekend around. Don't snooze on the sausage polenta either!
  • Lauren
    LaurenMarch 24, 2017
    BROKELYN: "The only place on this list that I’m endorsing for both oysters and polenta. Don’t leave without trying the polenta (though sadly, it is not $1). Happy hour is 6pm to 8pm."
  • Hillelheart icon on user image
    HillelJuly 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the polenta plate. You will be so happy you did. Perfect to split with an additional small plate or two.
  • Shraddha N.
    Shraddha NunziataNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Do yourself a favor and get the tasting menu. Best deal in the neighborhood! They'll tailor it to whatever interests you on the menu. Jackie is super nice!
  • Kendra C.heart icon on user image
    Kendra ClarkeJanuary 1, 2016
    The tasting menu. ❤️ It's a great value for what you are getting and the food is amazing.
  • Ashley S.heart icon on user image
    Ashley SimonJuly 19, 2013
    everything is delicious so just split a bunch of small plates. don't miss the polenta, broccoli rabe, ricotta crostini.
  • Karmun T.
    Karmun T.July 15, 2014
    You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.. So try a bit of everything from the tasting menu!
  • Milos P.
    Milos PeluffoJanuary 23, 2015
    Good for groups to go and get some Italian style tapas - highly recommend the polenta with chorizo.
  • Vince C.heart icon on user image
    Vince C.January 26, 2016
    The polenta is can't miss and the pork chop was a winner - great date spot with small plates for sharing.
  • ᴡ N.
    ᴡ NewmanSeptember 20, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the lasagna! It’s a good size portion and tastes great!
  • Lindsay Marie F.
    Lindsay Marie FeltonSeptember 27, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    I have yet to eat anything here that was NOT delicious... but my favs so far are the broccoli rabe and the polenta.
  • Shanty S.
    Shanty SyarifahAugust 4, 2015
    Everything's good at this place. Grilled asparagus with prosciutto & creamy polenta are the best.
  • Mike H.
    Mike HApril 14, 2012
    Exceptionally good food. The polenta and broccoli rabe are amazing. Great atmosphere and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend coming here!
  • Josiah F.heart icon on user image
    Josiah ForgathOctober 24, 2013
    Amazing oysters. And they will water you up! We probably had a water refill every five minutes for the two hours we were here. Literally.
  • Chloe
    ChloeNovember 29, 2012
    Amazing value; the creamy polenta is their rock star, but the warm squash salad and the pasta are amazing, too.
  • Nicole J.heart icon on user image
    Nicole JohnsonOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Service, food, wine, cocktails, music: all top notch. My favorite restaurant in Williamsburg.
  • Danielle G.
    Danielle GarreMarch 16, 2013
    Amazing food, unreal service. Perfect for a date or out with friends. Love everything on the menu.
  • BrooklynBoyO
    BrooklynBoyOJanuary 11, 2014
    Chef's Tasting Menu. With Wine Pairing. Do it. No questions asked. It'll be a night to remember for you & yours...
  • Vladimir W.
    Vladimir WeinsteinSeptember 16, 2012
    The fried pork belly may be the best thing in the world you could offer your taste buds. Along with delicious $1 oysters from 4-8pm!
  • Diane S.
    Diane SchwanFebruary 5, 2014
    I would deff go back here. However I do believe one tip is inaccurate. The polenta wasn't great. I've had way better but everything else was amazing and great service.
  • Nandi A.heart icon on user image
    Nandi AndersonMarch 21, 2016
    Delicious tapas! They had a special on $30 bottle of red wine. Great vibes.
  • Elona Z.
    Elona ZejnatiFebruary 9, 2012
    Absolutely love this place, its got the best staff and the best wine selection. And the food is out of this world!!
  • Mike N.heart icon on user image
    Mike NickersonJanuary 26, 2016
    If you don't get the Polenta board then you're doing it wrong.
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatAugust 10, 2018
    $10 pasta Thursdays with surprisingly great food in a bar setting
  • Josh A.heart icon on user image
    Josh AzizNovember 22, 2014
    Polenta, oxtail ragu, and patatas bravas should be on your list
  • Kristina R.heart icon on user image
    Kristina RudicApril 22, 2016
    Perfect place to share food. They serve food relatively late too!
  • Rami H.heart icon on user image
    Rami Haykal-ManningDecember 5, 2017
    Polenta, broccoli rabe, ravioli, and tagliata!
  • Miguel L.heart icon on user image
    Miguel LopezOctober 23, 2016
    Really great Italian dishes. Get the polenta board.
  • Li
    LiAugust 25, 2012
    Polenta was amazing and the pork belly reminded me that I could never make it as a vegetarian.
  • Christine C.heart icon on user image
    Christine CasanoJanuary 6, 2016
    So good! Steak tartare and polenta is amazing.
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaAugust 7, 2015
    They are flexible with the tasting menus, in case you have allergies or want to avoid certain dishes.
  • Melissa W.heart icon on user image
    Melissa WeissMay 14, 2016
    Baby carrot and faro starter was perfect
  • Patrick M.
    Patrick MaidenAugust 7, 2014
    They do an absolutely amazing tasting menu for large groups
  • Courtney M.
    Courtney McKennaJanuary 29, 2012
    Great wine choices and alway something on the menu to snack on, perfection
  • Dee Phunkheart icon on user image
    Dee PhunkDecember 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I do not like broccoli rabe. I repeat, I DO NOT LIKE broccoli rabe. But I ate every last bit of it at The Saint Austere. Any place that came make me eat food I usually hate is a winner in my book.
  • Justin D.heart icon on user image
    Justin DeanNovember 8, 2014
    Happy hour dollar oysters and polenta is all you'll need
  • Tal S.
    Tal SafranMay 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The owner Fabrizio is always around and really knows his stuff. Great neighborhood spot.
  • Joseph A.heart icon on user image
    Joseph AlpernNovember 5, 2015
    Awesome food, chicken is the best
  • christian svanes k.
    christian svanes koldingSeptember 1, 2013
    word on the street is that the french toast is very good...
  • Cadie T.heart icon on user image
    Cadie ThompsonJune 25, 2014
    The tiramisu. You won't regret it.
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