1. Fausto
8.0
348 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 32 tips and reviews
Angela: The pastas were delicious - orecchiette was our favorite dish of the night. The small plates were all fantastic: loved the crudo, arancini, poached egg, and roasted veggies! Amazing wine list too.
Deborah Tsuchida: The food was phenomenal. Such unique but delicious explosions of flavor in our mouths! We'd never tried sunflower roots before but WOW . Get the Bucatini Nero and Sun- (forgot the name) appetizer.
Kristina P: we like to share two antipasto, and two pastas. the menu changes, you can’t go wrong with any dish
3. The Meatball Shop
170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews
Serena: the kitchen sink salad here is about ten times better than you think it will be. arugula, apple cider dressing & a pile of roasted veggies. a most satisfying lunch, esp paired w/a glass of beaujolais
Anya Sarang: Vegan meatball with roasted veggies 🌟
Mari Mendonça: BEST meatballs I have ever had! Make sure to get a side of mashed potatoes & mushroom gravy.
5. Pizza D' Amore
8.4
2147 Mill Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Mill Basin · 16 tips and reviews
Heba-I-am: In the pic is the "special pizza". Pepperoni, sausage and meatballs with roasted veggies. This is the mini pizza btw, so good portions for the price. It was delicious and very savory.
The Corcoran Group: While "pizza" is in the name of this spot, we love the pastas here, especially the penne vodka. Great chicken parm too!
Ken MacBride: Great FAMILY atmosphere!
6. Five Leaves
9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Melanie Travis: Expect a long wait, but it's worth it. For brunch my fav is the ricotta pancakes. The roasted veggies and quinoa salad is a healthy tasty dinner. They also offer coffee to go from a side window.
Cadie Thompson: Get the ricotta to start and order extra bread. You'll need it. Mussels are excellent and if you're not getting the burger try the kale salad.
SkeeterNYC: When you order a burger and you have to choose between truffle fries and regular fries. Get the truffle. Read more.
7. Zizi Limona
129 Havemeyer St (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Williamsburg · 82 tips and reviews
Erica Schwartz: Just delicious. Make sure to save room for dessert...they are heavenly
Bobby Nooromid: Head Chef Nir Mesika, who hails from top restaurants in Tel Aviv and Milan, has transcended the scope of any single culture by blending the flavors of Israel, Italy, Algeria and Greece. A must try.
Serious Eats: We love just about everything at this homey restaurant, but especially the small plates, sandwiches, falafel, and shakshuka.
8. LARK
8.1
1007 Church Ave (btwn Stratford Rd. & E 10th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Flatbush · 55 tips and reviews
Steve Birkett: Roasted veggie panini is tasty, as long as you get it warm.
Gloria Dumas: Ham and cheese croissants and amazing coffee. Space is limited on weekend mornings but worth the chance to have a seat in the sun filled cafe
The Corcoran Group: Great Stumptown coffee and pastries at this cute little shop. There's even a playroom for kids here!
9. Smith Canteen
343 Smith St (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Carroll Gardens · 118 tips and reviews
Jared Sutton: Combine the Roasted Veggie Salad with the Cheddar Chive biscuit for a just-filling, tasty lunch.
Lara Z: The homemade poptarts, which change up seasonally, are the way to go here (pair perfectly with their excellent latte). They usually incorporate fruits from the Carroll Gardens Farmers Market.
Serious Eats: Fresh baked goods, delicious sandwiches, and a solid coffee regime via Counter Culture Coffee from this Seersucker offshoot.
12. Carmine's Pizzeria
8.4
358 Graham Ave (btwn Conselyea St & Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 85 tips and reviews
Sean Ludwig: High quality pizza slices all around. Philly cheese steak and cheese tortellini slices are two of the best.
Vivian Ramirez: Absolutely amazing pizza that has been around forever. Feels like family. Dozens of visits sometimes more than once a day- never tire of their food.
Bjorn L.: Very solid "local" pizza place. Nothing newfangled, just very good pizza, particularly IMO their white slice (try it with pepperoni) and their eggplant parm slice.