50 Best Italian Restaurants in Brooklyn

“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 just love this place... !“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“My husband and I have been going to Daphne’s since we moved back to Brooklyn. While food and service have been excellent without fail, Jackie is who keeps us coming back month after month. Her warmth, kindness, and knowledge are unparalleled, and we can’t imagine having a better time at dinner with anyone else.“

“Bar Mario has been on our list for a while. Glad we got to step in. The staff were super warm and welcoming, especially Natalie!! We sat at the bar and enjoyed our conversation with her along with some of the specials and recommendations for the night. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, so delicious and comforting. Highly recommend the lasagna. A lovely spot, so happy we finally got to try. Will be back soon!“

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

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“We went into Cafe Mars with little knowledge beforehand and we're pleasantly surprised by our experience there. The food was overall excellent. We went when they had the Japanese Italian fusion menu and loved most of the inventive dishes. The salt bread was our standout favorite and the tofu time was solid.

We loved that the staff and the ambiance made it feel like it was a fun celebration of dining. From the first seating through the plating and music, it felt like a welcoming and positive environment to enjoy inventive dishes.

The staff was friendly and professional. It made me feel like if the staff are this happy with there, then they must be treated well by the restaurant ( I hope).“

“Food is wonderful, vibe is warm, and service is excellent - was so nice to talk to a real human being when trying to schedule a group dinner (rather than an AI bot as some other local restaurants use). Still thinking about the spaghetti pomodoro“

“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“

“EXCELENTE SERVICIO MUY ATENTOS, SALUDOS DE KEYLA B FOSTER“

“everything. food is delicious!“

“My first time at Wonder was exceptional. Was recommended it by a friend has no idea what I was walking into. Food was exceptional - I got the Tejas Barbecue brisket meal. The place was clean, people were kind. First time here and I’ll definitely bb back.“

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

“Had a great time at Misi last night. Ricotta crostini was served with nectarine; very good, still was nicely savory despite being fruit-forward. We also had the artichoke hearts; the mint made the dish exceptional. For pasta, we went with the tortelli and the lamb ragu. The tortelli was exceptional but I would try something other than the lamb next time; wasn’t bad, but wasn’t stand out. For dessert, we had strawberry and cream gelato and double chocolate gelato, both were great but the strawberry and cream was the better.

Thanks for the great night, Misi team!“

“Went here to celebrate my brothers birthday. Looking for good Italian and pizza this place is fantastic. Service was perfect and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. Not terribly expensinve for the amount and quality of the food. Definitely recommend“

“Lived nearby when this unassuming place opened and we were very impressed. Excellent food and very professional service each time we went which became often. Not surprisingly this great restaurant has outlasted its notable nearby neighboring spots. We always felt welcome and got good value for the money. Now I wanna go back soon!“

“Always perfect Classy friendly smart delicious.“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

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

“This is an intimate and lovely Italian spot right in Ace Hotel downtown Brooklyn. The menu has everything from roasted chicken, pizza and delicious pasta. The pistachio gelato is scrumptious as well. The service is friendly, professional and attentive. Highly recommend’“

“Loved the rich, traditional atmosphere and the valet parking made life so easy! We had a table of about 20, and we all received great service throughout the dinner. The cold antipasto, homemade ravioli, pork chop parm with potatoes and green bean sides, and chocolate mousse were all so dang good!“

“I made a reservation for Roman's on a Monday evening for a date night with my partner, not knowing it would be the day we got engaged! Roman's was truly a perfect place to celebrate. The food is so gorgeous and balanced and there was never a moment I felt unattended to while we totally had space to enjoy each other's company. Roman's is all the good parts of a welcoming neighborhood spot paired with seasonal delightful food that impresses people over and over again (on NYT's top 100 restaurants in NYC). The portions are more generous than many high end restaurants and I swear every last bite was the best. I felt warm leaving this place and I'm so excited to go back again <3“

“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.“

“The food was amazing! OSTERIA did not disappoint! The way Italian food I’ve ever had! I will definitely come back! As an influencer I hope to influence my audience to try authentic Italian food! The cocktails and desert were so good! A 10/10 what an experience!“

“Best Italian food & pizza in Brooklyn“

“We visited Fausto not having any prior idea of what to expect. It was a family celebration, and we could not have chosen a better restaurant for it. The level of service was outstanding - my husband remarked how attentive and perfectly timed was the arrival of each of the courses and the beverages, the food temperature exactly on point to be eaten for full flavor and enjoyment. The staff work was flawless, fully involved and yet unobtrusive. A feat, in all senses. The focaccia and crispy potatoes were delicious, and four different pasta dishes wonderful and distinctive im flavors and freshness. And what to say about the gelati - the fior di latte was simply a poem. I recommend Fausto wholeheartedly. Thanks to the team who makes possible such a satisfying experience, particularly Sean.“

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

“What a great find! We made reservations for dinner before a concert and it was perfect. Food, service and atmosphere.
Our waiter was engaging and charming and very attentive. He described all of the food in detail. The pasta dishes and pizza are unbelievably fresh. The softest, pillowy gnocchi you can imagine. We ordered calamari along with the focaccia- both unbelievable.
We kept talking about the restaurant the next day as well.
The only downside was self-inflicted. We could not take our “left overs” with us because we were headed to a concert.
Highly recommend trying this gem of a restaurant.“

“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“

“Food, drinks, and atmosphere are excellent!!“

“THE best Italian cuisine in NYC. Period. Bring the crew and make sure to order the butternut squash tortelli and bottle of Lambrusco.“

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

“I love the comfortable vibe here, it’s cool but not TOO cool, and everyone is so nice. The food is incredible, it’s not just regular Italian food you can get anywhere, it feels like family recipes and new twists on classics. So yummy. I love coming here.“

“I swear my friends and I could live here. We’ve been coming to Madonna almost since their open… for dinner, for the pregame, for the many of birthdays, for the afters. The staff is a huge part of our experience and why it’s always first on our list. The music is always right, the cocktails are delish beyond belief, and the food… don’t get me started on the truffle fries. Trust!!“

“Lovely atmosphere. The food was super tasty, fresh, and authentic. Staff was friendly and wonderful, and cocktails were top tier.(Loved the Terina Basil) From the food to the warm hospitality and the elegant designs. What really makes this elegant restaurant out is the service, and the owners/management came over to our table and introduced themselves and made us all feel welcomed. I will definitely be returning!“

“Pizzette has been an incredible venue. We’ve had a large birthday with 30 people and they have accommodated us with no issues. Their staff is so sweet and will help us with anything we need. Their food is also so good! My favorite pizza is the hot pepper and their goat cheese salad is amazing. You can’t go wrong with this place for your next outing!“

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

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

“We stumbled in and were surprised how amazing the food and drinks were! Francisco was our waiter and he was Amazing!!! I couldn’t ask for more. He was so informative and honest about everything and we are coming back tomorrow because he convinced us lol. We got the meat lover pizza, it’s Called the trio and I got the basic eggs and bacon dish, delicious! Francisco made our brunch say!!!“

“Love Marco Polo, a great restaurant for quality fine Italian cuisine.“

“Siamo stati lì circa 10 giorni fa, é stata una bellissima esperienza mangiare un piatto tipico Barese, i panzeortti, dall'altra parte del mondo. Sento di mettere 5 stelle sia per il cibo, per la location ma soprattutto per Pasquale e Vittoria (mia compaesana Bitontina) che hanno accolto me e la mia famiglia facendoci sentire a casa. Torneremo sicuramente a trovarvi. Complementi ancora. Un saluto da Bitonto“

“I loved my experience at Aita last night. Although it became busy while I was there, there was no wait for an outdoor table. The food was delicious and well worth the price. The host was so kind in getting us sad quickly. Our server I think named Baryl with orange hair not only was incredibly friendly but was extremely helpful in finding us wine that fit our tastes, taking the time to listen and pair us with drinks that fit the food and our preferences. The service and the food definitely made me want to come back again“

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

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

“Nice place, good service, pleasant atmosphere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Rucola has steadily become one of my favorite local standbys for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I love that they’re open early every day and take a lot of my breakfast meetings there. The food is always great. I love all of the sandwiches, the fusilli pasta, and the sides. And they make a pretty good iced latte for the mornings too.

In these days of TikTokery it’s rarer and rarer to find a quality restaurant where you can find a table 9 times out of 10, and where you’re likely to run into a neighbor or familiar face every time. 5 stars for Rucola.“

“Exciting news… Felice is now open for lunch Tuesday through Friday. Filice is our place to go for intimate, dinners, family, celebrations, and connecting with friends. They serve totally delicious food beautifully presented. They have amazing staff that goes the extra mile. They have charming ambience making it our favorite restaurant. All this and now they are open for lunch.“

“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“