50 Best Italian Restaurants in Brooklyn

“This Italian restaurant is one of the few places in NYC where you’ll find rabbit on the menu—and it’s prepared exceptionally well. The pear cake was another highlight, perfectly balanced and memorable. The food remains consistently excellent, served in a warm, authentic setting. Also, returning after several years, we were thrilled to find the same high quality and familiar menu we remembered.“

“We were sat at the bar which one person was basically sitting in the kitchen and someone was sweeping right behind us. It’s a beautiful restaurant but I really don’t understand why they sit people right in the middle of the kitchen. I even asked to move but no accommodation followed. Appetizers are great and food was good in general. A little expensive for the quality.“

“Food is yummy! My go to place in Brooklyn! Coda is excellent and the flatbread are also yummy! The Sangiovese red wine on tap is also nice! Highly recommend and make reservations in the weekend“

“We have been wanting to try this restaurant for some time now. I took my husband here for Father’s Day and we were not disappointed! The staff, food, and decor were fantastic! They were so friendly to our 6 month old as well, which is always extra special. We will 100% be returning!“

“No indoor dining because Covid They have taken great care of making a lot of available tables and even have some enclosed outdoor booths. The use of space is pretty amazing and well adapted to the neighborhood They neighborhood is great I saw the prettiest dogs in Brooklyn all walking in full force The place has a friendly family-type vibe Th coworkers are all friendly with each other and warm to their clientele The food is impeccably well prepared, tasty and quite authentically Italian I doubt one could find anything more authentic with such fine ingredients and creatively presented anywhere other than Italy. If you do, let it be known and I’m sure the staff here would feel the kindred spirit of another fine cuisine It’s in the medium-high priced category but it lives up to the prices in its quality Wait staff is genuine and kind and do make a great effort to make one comfortable and enjoy their meal Highly recommend“

“I'd had this place on my list for a long time and finally got the chance to visit! I was not disappointed. We were seated on the outdoor terrace (which was pretty loud and cold, because of the AC). Volume aside, the food was amazing! Standouts: the tiramisu and corn pasta. A great neighbourhood spot, though a little pricey!“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“Came to a wedding and the food is absolutely phenomenal!“

“Everything that was breaded and fried were excellent— the asparagus, mushroom. The breading was so light and crunchy and flavorful, and perfect with all the sauces that came with it. The monkey bread was amazing with the garlic butter. The lemon pasta was great as well. Portion sizes are on the smaller side.“

“Fun indoor/outdoor dining environment and delicious food make for a nice night out!“

“The atmosphere and service were outstanding. We only went for desert and coffee. The chocolate cake was amazing. A couple we vacationed with has eaten dinner there 2 nights before and said how amazing the food was. One of the staff members even gave us a personal tour and history of the building. Will be back to Brooklyn and will definitely come back.“

“One of the better pasta focused restaurants in Brooklyn. I've been going here for years. Always good. The gem salad with feta and marcona almonds is the goat salad. The tricolor cauliflower salad is very nice too. Very warm service and ambiance. Great date night spot.“

“Stumbled upon this spot while walking through town - the service was fantastic and the pork sandwich was the best bite of food I had in a while! If you’re looking for a cozy local spot with phenomenal food yet chic vibes, this is your place.“

“I recommend the restaurant“

“I’m so thankful this spot is walking distance from me. The service is SO friendly, the food is incredible, and the vibe inside is just right for either a date or dinner with friends. Don’t skip the fava bean puree. Oddly when I look at the menu not many items “jump” out at me but what I’ve learned here is to just trust the staff. I’ve yet to eat something that wasn’t 10/10!“

“Food is amaziing!!! Service is great and friendly. Try it out you will not be disappointed!!👍“

“Step into Bamonte’s and you’re stepping into a time capsule, old-school Italian charm where everyone seems to be part of the same famiglia. Servers in suits, voices raised over clinking glasses, and that cozy chaos you expect from a real-deal Italian joint. Food? Solid tasty and comforting, but not exactly life-changing. Not ideal for a whispery date night, unless you’re into yelling “pass the bread!” over Sinatra. Still, it’s a Brooklyn icon. Mangia!“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“The idiosyncrasies of the seasonings are amazing in each dish.“

“Melissa and James create soul food with modern twist -- with big flavors! I visited P&C multiple times already, with family, friends and work colleagues and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to eat modern American with a lot of love. 🍷🍸🍹Their cocktails are equally amazing and delicious, they also have a fantastic wine selection and their freshly baked Pita is a MUST! Please do go and visit P&C to also support the local restaurant community -- they deserve it! 🥰🍾🥙“

“Had a pasta and pizza and they were both amazing. We are from Australia and found it hard to find a good restaurant in the Marina bay sands area and this did not disappoint. 5 stars“

“Very good restaurant, highly recommended! !👍👍👍“

“cameriera italiana con capelli corti. scortese e molto maleducata. non tornerò piu. non ha saputo ne servire il cliente oltre al fatto che dovrebbe farsi un corso di corretto italiano prima di parlare con un cliente in quel modo. pessima pubblicità al locale. peccato e mi dispiace ma non tornerò più.“

“I'm visiting New York City for the 2nd time. My friend and I love Italian food. We found this place on a groupon. We ventured into Brooklyn on the subway and Convivium Osteria. The wait staff were gracious and attentive. Our food arrived quickly, it was hot and delicious. Dessert was divine. I wish I lived closer so I could eat here again and again. 👍😊“

“neighborhood diamond … love this place“

“Great looking restaurant with a nice bar area, excellent food and service. The weather was nice so we sat outside. Good neighborhood vibe with lots of people walking by. Neapolitan pizza was excellent. Great crust. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside with a nice undercarriage. Delicious fresh toppings. The waiter was friendly, professional, and attentive. He showed pride in working here and talked with us about the restaurant and the neighborhood.“

“We stopped in for a quick brunch at Aira and it was delicious! If you’re looking for a sweet and savory breakfast, highly recommend the Aita breakfast - which comes with 2 eggs, bacon, berry pancakes, greens and home fries. To drink, I had the Greene Mary. Would come back here again!“

“Absolutely delicious food and a great menu! We will definitely return!“

“My daughter & new son in-laws wedding celebration was the most perfect place we for our families . The food was absolutely superb and the staff was excellent . We would highly recommend any special occasion at this beautiful restaurant !
Thank you all for helping make this special day wonderful at Daphne's!“

“best goddamn eggplant parm sandwich I’ve ever had they also carry canned DOP San Marzanos and jarred Calabrian chilis; if you know you know“

“Probably our favourite restaurant in Brooklyn. Not only is the food amazing and the prices super reasonable: the staff are so friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you’re having a good evening. Highlights include tiramisu , canoli bombolone, orecchiette pugliese and the hot honey white pizza. Can’t recommend enough.“

“What a pleasure it was to try this Latin take on classic Italian dishes. The service was pleasant and creative as a mocktail order exceeded expectations. Everything on the menu looked delicious, the chopped cheese ravioli and the tortellini dish was extra flavorful. I will be returning to try something new. Happy this establishment exists in my local neighborhood.“

“Food first! Atmosphere quaint, Staff friendly, Owner was wonderful Spent time with Us & felt his ❤️ for his Flora. Highly recommended 👏“

“The food was delicious excellent service and the frozen rose’ drink was amazing 🍷“

“Best Italian food & pizza in Brooklyn“

“This place is a jewel!
Food is great- I had the Oxtail, Luscious had the Pasta ala Norma - both excellent. All the staff are actually happy and oh so helpful.

And Monday nights they have live jazz!

Highly recommend this delicious Italian restaurant in Brooklyn!“

“Love this place: amazing food, nice atmosphere and friendly service!“

“Great night celebrating my daughter’s birthday. The girls had a table and my husband and I sat at the bar. The staff was so accommodating and very attentive. The food was delicious. It was the perfect place for dinner!“

“Went for happy hour (which is only in the inside, mind you) had a couple really nice Negronis (made to order not batch) meatballs (beef) and calamari (fried), which was also on the happy hour menu and that was really nice too. Staff was genial as well.“

“Such a magical little respite near red hook! We loved the eggplant appetizer and margarita pizza. The white pizzas were also delicious but quite heavy(maybe lacked some acid / brightness? but I think it’s just a flavor preference thing). Can’t wait to go back and try more of the red sauce pies!“

“We scored a table late on a Thursday night. The bar is swanky and cute, with great interior design and personal touches like the illustrations on their dishes. We arrived to low-lit restaurant/bar with vibey music and a fresh new menu.

The cocktails were great. The Apollonian was citrusy Smokey punch and the Limoncello Milk Punch felt so special.

The Stracciatella was a delightful surprise, while the Calabrese was a spicy hot wing that made me wanting more. For mains I had the Smashed Meatball Parm which DID NOT disappoint. The fries had great texture and the sandwich was so flavorful it left me wanting more. We topped it off with the delightful Cannolis that was crunched and sweet.“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“Most authentic and best true Roman Italian food! Great atmosphere (light jazz in the background on a random Thursday night), truely engaging owner & professional wait staff. This is a treasure that should not be missed.“

“Great drinks, service, very nice vibe & every plate we had was delicious! Didn’t love the wine but I might just be too picky in that department (though I think a bit more variety considering it’s Italian food would have been better). Otherwise, 10/10“

“I love this Slice Shop! So tasty! I love the regular, the sausage, the pepperoni, the Mootz, Jake's, Freddy Prinze, Hellboy.“

“The food was absolutely amazing, it was well prepared and the service went above and beyond. The waiter was very friendly and the owner was so lovely, they noticed I was hot and handed me a mini fan to cool off! The atmosphere is perfect and gorgeous. Highly recommend visiting this spot, it’s family friendly as well!“

“Posto gradevole e accogliente, personale attento,premuroso,gentile, cordiale. Il top 🔝 Si mangia benissimo lo consiglio vivamente!!“

“The food is spectacular, of course, but the service is equally spectacular. They are courteous and friendly - Michael went to a great deal of trouble to ensure our order was delivered in time for a "big" birthday. Five stars plus!“

“The food is great as always. Only weird thing was people who had reservations like myself, had to wait in a very long line with the tourists and walk-ins to get a seat. Wondering what the point of the reservation was, if you get sat 30-45 minutes later alongside the walk-ins“