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

Megan M.Megan McNally: Some of the best bagels in Brooklyn. Get the lox and capers.

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

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

2. 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

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

3. Panino Rustico

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

Nick M.Nick M: Great addition to Brooklyn. Has everything from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Or even come after dinner for a crepe and espresso.

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.

4. Have & Meyer Chatteria

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

Eva D.Eva Drago: Incredible selection of amaro. If you're curious, ask the bartender if you can try a few. Fantastic team - these people really love Italian food and wine, and make you feel right at home.

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.

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

5. Il Porto

8.6
37 Washington Avenue (Flushing), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Clinton Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Jean HannahJean Hannah: Do not tell anyone about this place -- its obscurity is integral to its charm, along with the phenomenal pizza (the small is more than enough for 2 to share). Lovely staff, too.

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)

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

7. La Villa Pizzeria

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

sadttsadtt: When you go to La Villa on Avenue U, sit at the bar for friendly service and free appetizers: gorgeous onion focaccia and rice balls. The pastas: perfect, but the pizzas: excellent. Hello Margherita!

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.

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

8. 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.

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

9. Ogliastro Pizza Bar

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

David B.David Bone: Great new pizza spot on Washington Ave. with inventive signature pies, beer on tap, full bar, tasty salads. That's just our first visit with the friendly staff. See you soon!

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!

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

10. Starbucks

7.9
9202 Third Ave (at 92nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bay Ridge · 18 tips and reviews

Benjamin G.Benjamin Goletic: Get the caramel brûlée latte.. It's awsome.

IzabellaIzabella: Nicest service at this Starbucks

Daniellamaria🌺Daniellamaria🌺: Really friendly baristas!

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

11. Barano

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

Chris T.Chris Thompson: Great spot tucked away in an up and coming area of South Williamsburg. Fresh mozzarella and homemade meatballs were outstanding. The short rib is done with a red sauce, offering a nice flair.

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

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

12. Patrizia's Pizza and Pasta

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

James C.James C: Awesome family style is the way to go.

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.

13. Brooklyn Fare

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

Gregory T.Gregory Tomlinson: awesome market, great selection of fish and meet. if they don't have something you want, just ask and they'll find it or order it

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.

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

14. Fragole

8.1
394 Court St (btwn 1st Pl & Carroll St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 49 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa L: Some of the best Italian food and wine in BK! It's worth the wait!

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Bolognese is a must. Some of the best I've ever had. Get a quartino of multipulciano too. Parpadelle with short rib ragu is a close second.

jake f.jake furst: bolognese bolognese bolognese

Amorina Cucina Rustica is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in Brooklyn.

15. Amorina Cucina Rustica

8.0
624 Vanderbilt Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Prospect Heights · 44 tips and reviews

Christen D.Christen Duong: The epitome of a homey neighborhood Italian joint. The specials are always a good call.

rabirabi: Melon and mint soup. Perfect in the summer.

Sarah F. P.Sarah F. Parsons: The Best pizza in Prospect Heights, Fort Greene and Park Slope! Love the Prosciutto, Figs and Mozzarella Pizza and the finely layered Zucchini Pizza