1. La Vara
9.0
268 Clinton St (btwn Warren St & Verandah Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 142 tips and reviews
nycgo: Try the molletes, pita-type bread filled with bacon paprika stew; or guruollos, a handmade pasta dish served with goat butter and goat meat. http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-cobble-hill/10
NYC: The Official Guide: Try the molletes, pita-type bread filled with bacon paprika stew; or guruollos, a handmade pasta dish served with goat butter and goat meat. http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-cobble-hill/10
Margaret Czeisler: Oh the fried chickpeas are awesome.- A hint of smokey paprika.
2. Dépanneur
8.8
242 Wythe Ave (at N 3rd), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 104 tips and reviews
Michael 🍷 Elmgreen: Excellent turkey baguette with slightly smokey paprika mayo, pickled peppadew red peppers and arugula. Nom factor is high.
Jeffrey Allen: The #4 (turkey, Harissa aioli, pickled shallots, cheese) and #9 (Rosemary ham, garlic pickles, garlic aioli) are excellent. Pricey sandwiches for the size (somewhat skinny), but worth it.
Cooper Smith: Awesome little Williamsburg bodega of local products. The #4 turkey sandwich, with peppadews, Manchego, arugula, and a spicy Harissa mayo is one of the best sandwiches in the hood.
4. Traif
9.0
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews
Gabby Delgadillo: Get the short rib sliders w smoked paprika aioli! Don't think twice, just do it.
Chelsea Balkan: One of my top 5 fav. Get the spicy tuna, the scallop, short rib slider, broccoli rabe, and bacon doughnuts. More than enough food for two.
Brian Michael: Get the scallops. OMG.
5. Olea
9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 236 tips and reviews
Krista Chambers: Go to Olea, do yourself a favor and order the smoked paprika chickpeas, boquerones and apricot bread pudding. Read more.
7th.List: Taste - Green eggs and lamb, a dish of eggs scrambled with cilantro, onion and tomato, merguez sausage, and toasted pita. Juicy with rich lamb flavor, the sausage had notes of sweetness and spiciness. Read more.
Meredith Hope: I've been here several times and I'm never disappointed! Great tapas, sangria, and paella. Will definitely be back soon!
Caffe' Macchiato: I spend the past Monday @ the spa, manicure, pedicure, and the 3 Layer Organic Facial....The best!!!! You must try ******* I can't wait to go back for more.
Missymix: Wow what a surprize my wifes treat to me....its wonderful in here I love the organic facial & pedicure try it with the mint chocolate!!
Aaron Easton: I love this place. I have had a good experience with massage here.
7. Pitanga
8.6
207 Starr St (btwn Wyckoff & Irving Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Juice Bar · Bushwick · 27 tips and reviews
Adam Haun: Very healthy, super delicious. Love this place. Every bowl is dynamite. One day I’ll get around to all the juices and smoothies🙌🏼
Steph Massoud: Juices, açai bowls, coffee, and avocado toast. Good vibes.
Maya Weinstein: Acai bowls, smoothies, gluten free sandwiches and cookies
10. Ogliastro Pizza Bar
8.8
784 Washington Ave (Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Prospect Heights · 46 tips and reviews
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!
Eater: 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 Chadwick: Omg the burrata is so good!
11. Le Fanfare
8.2
1103 Manhattan Ave (at Dupont Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 36 tips and reviews
Jake Przespo: Le Fanfare is a brand new spot with a lot of promise. Classic cocktails, great tasting food, and live jazz music makes for a solid Saturday night.
Nadia IssaBella: Save room for the fresh canolli. They're divine.
Ms Helene: Burrata & octopus apps, Branzino market fish of day with fregola $22. No cover for live jazz.
12. Anatolian Gyro
7.9
2623 E 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 25 tips and reviews
Basheer Bergus: Salmon kabab was amazing - hummus on point - grape leaves some of the best I've had - and all after 11pm - impressive
Vanita Kontrakul: Love their chicken gyro sandwich with the homemade bread!!
Eater: For $6.25 you get an overstuffed pita of freshly carved lamb or chicken, garnished with iceberg, ripe tomato, raw onion, and minted yogurt (hot sauce on the side). Read more.
13. Piccoli Trattoria
8.5
522 6th Ave (at 14th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · South Slope · 54 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Try one of the many risottos — they're homemade and well-priced. For starters, creative salads abound — we love the one with grilled corn, fire-roasted peppers, avocado, arugula and shaved parmigiano.
kawaiiko: Everything is good here...but service is slow. Be prepared to be here for two hours for dinner.
Kev Skinny: Started off with grilled calamari and the prosciutto fig goat cheese baguettes. Cant go wrong. The game changer though is the Bolognese. Cant think of a time I have had better. Licked the plate.
14. Colonia Verde
9.1
219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 87 tips and reviews
Stina P.: local fort greene spot. everything is delicious. the octopus and sweet potato fries are a must. grab a seat at the bar or a table on saturday and feel like you're in a latin american country house
Nate Folkert: chef's steak with salsa and mashed sweet potatoes and avocados - low carb, high protein - $32
Village Voice: Try the Chef's Steak -it hits the table with an expertly charred crust, the interior marbled & juicy. Served with a smoky salsa verde and caramelized onion-spiked mashed sweet potatoes. Read more.
Birsen Y: Iskender kebab is one of the best (and authentic) in the city. Also any appetizer, and kunefe for desert! Of you're feeling daring get the liver appetizer, it's delishhhh
Serious Eats: Kebabs and eggplant dishes are far and away the best items at this local favorite.
The Corcoran Group: Come with a group and eat family style, and its BYOB! The menu is simple and you should try as much as you can! It definitely won’t break the piggy bank either.