Barano is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

1. Barano

8.3
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.

Taylor M.Taylor Marsh: tortellini, ribs, octopus, wine, cannoli

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

La Villa Pizzeria is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

2. La Villa Pizzeria

8.5
6610 Avenue U (at 66th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Mill Basin · 40 tips and reviews

Joe E.Joe Esposito: Gotta get the sottosopra square pizza and the chicken caeser wrap

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.

Leo's Casa Calamari is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

3. Leo's Casa Calamari

8.1
8602 3rd Ave (at 86 St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Bay Ridge · 23 tips and reviews

Erlton M.Erlton Madduma: Rice Balls, Potato Croquets and a Grandma Slice, the BEST!

Valerie F.Valerie Ferreyra: love the baked clams.

AlexAlex: Honestly the best calamari I've had in NYC. A must-try if you're in the neighborhood.

Dellarocco's is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

4. Dellarocco's

9.0
214 Hicks St (btwn Montague & Remsen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 58 tips and reviews

Leah Z.Leah Zelazny Poswolsky: great brick oven pizza, such a cute hidden gem in the heights

AndresAndres: Best pizza in Brooklyn Heights

Adam Q.Adam Quinn: Get the meatballs!

La Villa is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

5. La Villa

8.2
261 5th Ave (btw Garfield Pl & 1st St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Central Slope · 86 tips and reviews

Justin G.Justin Gaba: My favorite pies from la Villa are the caprese and grandma.

Leah K.Leah Kopperman: Keep an eye out for Groupons for La Villa. For some unknown reason, they offer them quite regularly. The last $30 meal I got cost only $10 because of a Groupon.

Chris P.Chris Phillips: Jose at the bar is a great guy. Excellent service.

Della is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

6. Della

7.2
1238 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Windsor Terrace · 2 tips and reviews

Zack M.Zack Miller: Awesome homemade pasta. Great bar, in a cozy and romantic setting. Plus they have this secret garden in back with picnic tables and draft beer! Oh and the duck wings!

Carmen N.Carmen N: Fairly good, but a bit overpriced for the service and portion size. The wine list is good. Don't order only pasta for dinner, it won't be enough.

House of Pizza & Calzones is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

7. House of Pizza & Calzones

7.3
132 Union St (btw Columbia & Hicks), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 26 tips and reviews

Tomas A.Tomas Anthony: Order their "Upside Down" : A square slice w/ fresh mozzarella + slightly sweeter tomato sauce. Best when it first comes out of the oven: Ask & they'll let you know when the next one will be ready! Read more.

Danielle G.Danielle Gentile: Try the grandma pie.

Justin M.Justin McElwee: The Prima Donna is excellent

Nitehawk Cinema is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

8. Nitehawk Cinema

9.4
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews

Thomas Z.Thomas Zimmerman: Two words: Country Brunchin'. Love the themed drinks and really good food too!

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Dinner? Movie? or a show? Stop here first, grab some grub, watch a cool indie flick, then see a show at nearby Music Hall of Williamsburg. Beer! Pork Buns! Popcorn! oh my!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.

Il Fornetto is one of The 9 Best Places for Homemade Meatballs in Brooklyn.

9. Il Fornetto

7.2
2902 Emmons Ave (at E. 29th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 28 tips and reviews

monydfnymonydfny: Branzino with olives and tomatoes was delicious. Feels like a mini vacation..

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Wine List!

refinery29refinery29: Not only cooks up some of the best Italian cuisine, but it also offers one of the most authentic Italian atmospheres in the city. Delizioso! Read more.