1. Frankies 457 Spuntino
9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews
Sally Yoon: House-Made Cavatelli with Faiccos Hot Sausage & Browned Sage Butter, Meatballs with Pine Nuts & Raisins
Evie: If you're going to get crostini, go for the mushroom and truffle oil. The cavatelli is amazing, as are the meatballs. Beet and avocado salad is amazingly fresh as well.
Jessica M.: Consistently delicious Italian in the heart of Carroll Gardens. Brooklyn vibe, cavatelli, meatballs, good wine, garden - can't go wrong.
2. Barboncino
9.2
781 Franklin Ave (btwn St Johns & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Crown Heights · 227 tips and reviews
Akilah Rosado: White bean pesto, the meatballs, pizza margharita, and a glass of the montepulciano... makes life a good thing, don't forget the spicy oil!
The Corcoran Group: Truly some of the best pizza we've had in Brooklyn. Come with some friends so you can try a few - but mainly the meatball, the arugula with prosciutto, & the four cheese with pepperoni are must-try's!
Christine Berrios: OMG!!! The meatball Pizza is Heaven!!! Don't forget to get the spicy Honey for dipping your crust.😋 late happy hour is the best!!! 11pm-1am
3. Ba Xuyên
9.2
4222 8th Ave (at 43rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Sunset Park · 77 tips and reviews
The New York Times: Cheap and terrific banh mi (the meatball version’s best) on the northern edge of Brooklyn Chinatown, with ace coffee.
The Corcoran Group: Unoficially, they’re the “Kings” of Banh Mi – better than everything in Chinatown. You can’t go wrong with any choice – try the Banh Mi with meatballs.
Jerömy: Get the Number 8 is the most unique, best Banh Mi you'll have. It's a spicy and delicious meatball sandwich.
4. Barano
8.3
26 Broadway (Kent and Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 48 tips and reviews
Jerry Wang: The meatballs were surprisingly moist and delicious. The fresh salted mozzarella, clam linguine and calabrese pizza were tasty as well.
Kate Furman: Highly recommend the cheese, meat, vegetable sampler, the linguini, meatballs and roasted chicken.
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.
6. Best Pizza
8.9
33 Havemeyer St (btwn N 7th & N 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 200 tips and reviews
JennyJenny: Definitely nowhere near the best pizza, but the best meatball sandwich is here.
Serious Eats: Best Pizza offers a killer meatball sub: the meatballs themselves are a mixture of Pat La Frieda short rib, spices and herbs, pecorino Romano, and ricotta.
Ben K.: The white pizza with caramelized onions has a sesame seed crust which I've never seen before and is delicious. Also must try the pickled vegetable pizza, chicken parm and meatball subs.
7. La Vara
9.1
268 Clinton St (btwn Warren St & Verandah Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 142 tips and reviews
Eater: Head to this cozy Cobble Hill restaurant for standout dishes that include the anchovies with sesame and hazelnuts, the stuffed rabbit loin, the lamb meatballs, and the seafood-studded fideua. Read more.
Eleonora Zorzi: Get the garbanzos, the anchovies, the meatballs, the butifarra, and of the panes, should I keep going? This place never disappoints!
Ray: The fried eggplant dish with cheese and honey is incredible. Try the lamb meatballs as well!
9. Olea
9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 236 tips and reviews
Nikki 🌺: Can't go wrong with any of the tapas! Try the asparagus croquettes, Moroccan olives, Lamb meatballs, and Bacon almond wrapped dates! Also the broccoli rabe is amazing as is the sangria :-)
Michael Ciccarone: Split some tapas! Favorites were the pitza, the mushrooms, and the lamb meatballs! Will skip the shrimp next time.
Natalie Cotto Castro: Great place for tapas! In love with the almond stuffed bacon wrapped dates! Lamb meatballs and trio are great! Come prepared as there is always waiting time and service is slow
10. Köfte Piyaz
8.3
881 5th Ave (btwn 38th & 39th St), Brooklyn, NY
Kofte Place · Sunset Park · 29 tips and reviews
Bora C: I haven't eaten better meatballs anywhere and I'm Turkish. Better than anything I ate in Turkey, including my mom's (shhhh). What's the recipe?!
Aleks J: AMAZING cheese meatballs!!!
Can Misirlioglu: Legit turkish meatballs, and antalya style white bean salad (piyaz). Delicious.
Shah: The most underrated pizza place around. Julianna's is so great, and the meatball pizza is some of the best I've ever had.
Paddy: SO much better than Grimaldi's! Lombardis was my fave & always get marg w/ meatball. Dough: Juliana's is better. Sauce: Juliana's. Cheese: equal. Meatball: Lombardis. My #1 or #2 pizza in NY!
David White: Cesar salad is great to start. The pizza No. 1 was great. Kids got a meatball pizza that was great.
12. Sofreh
9.2
75 Saint Marks Ave (Flatbush), Brooklyn, NY
Persian Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 31 tips and reviews
Jibran Majeed: The food was just amazing. We loved the meatballs , the Lori Kababs, and Spicy fish. The Persian ice cream is to die for.
AmateurConcierge: MAybe the best Persian food in nyc? Feta toast app, lamb shank and the cardamom ice cream sandwich were excellent. Not so big on the meatball app
Kristen Little: Everything was delicious! The chicken, meatball and eggplant appetizers are a must! And must get dessert!
14. Dellarocco's
8.9
214 Hicks St (btwn Montague & Remsen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 58 tips and reviews
Derek Vaz: Great Arrabiatta and meatballs! Order to avoid the wait.
Adam Quinn: Get the meatballs!
R K: Meatballs Napoletane, Spinaci, Siciliana, Capricciosa, Rustichella. OMG (my first time using it)!
15. D.O.C. Wine Bar
8.1
83 N 7th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 43 tips and reviews
James Andrus: Meatballs and Tiramisu are unbelievable!
Andrew C: Place is super fun and has awesome decor... menu is kinda odd and didn't have most cohesive italian cuisine choices - but the meatballs app and lamb chops were very delicious + cooked perfectly!!!
Morgan McKee: Worth a trip to Bklyn. Cozy, laid back atmosphere with rustic, plain good food. I enjoyed the branzino and we had meatballs and bruschetta to start. Would recommend all.