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- 411 11th St., Park Slope 11215
- 718-768-4698
Bar Toto
Laidback enoteca off the beaten path. Pressed tin and smudgy glass amid otherwise clean, modern environs. Casually attractive couples take advantage of simple Italian at bargain prices. Later is be... read more
- 556 Driggs Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-384-9695
Acqua Santa
Great place to eat, especially with one about whom you have impure thoughts. The guilty Cupid—the owner himself—presides over the sexy, comfortable dining room. Plenty of foliage and candlelit tabl... read more
- 248 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-783-4565
Al di Là
Some of the best Northern Italian in the whole city is served up by Emiliano and Anna, the fabulous Venetian-Brooklynite duo. Casual, rustic-elegant, accidentally romantic. Ideal place for taking y... read more
- 8424 Third Ave., Bay Ridge
- 718-238-0079
Areo Ristorante
Bay Ridge locals love this place. A Valentine's Day favorite for ladies with big hair, dudes with fat wallets. Think Moonstruck. Interior does the whole fresco and light-effect thing. It'll be a wh... read more
- 83 N. 7th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-963-1925
D.O.C. Wine Bar
Rustic wine bar feels like Sardinia, without the Mediterranean or so many beautiful brown people. The sidewalk runneth over with the skinny, white Williamsburg insider's insider set, though a few o... read more
- 38 Henry St., Brooklyn Heights 11201
- 718-625-3737
Noodle Pudding
Why name your Brooklyn Italian eatery Noodle Pudding? To keep the awesomeness on the DL? Osso buco that falls off the bone makes you almost fall off your chair. The venison ragu is an offbeat treat... read more
- 432 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-349-7800
La Locanda
Rustic, tile-roofed, orange façade tips off Southern Italian authenticity inside. Mom and pop owners from Teggiano (same town as Cono & Sons down the block) serve up Neapolitan faves. Ho... read more
- 400 Kent Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-7000
Giando on the Water
The nicer the view, the less motivation for the venue -- isn't that how it always works? And this view is a stunner: right on the river, across from the bridges and the sparkly Manhattan skyline. D... read more
- 179 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-4550
Anna Maria Pizza
Cheap slice joint for broke-ass B’burgers. Not exactly hipster-inspired design: glass counter, fluorescent lights, and a few tables. Late-night scene built around cheap, drunk-friendly gru... read more
- 358 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-9659
Carmine's Pizzeria
Old-time pizza and Italian place inspires loyal following. Steady turnover keeps the pies fresh. Order by the slice, awesome eggplant pie, chicken Caesar, spinach, or Hawaiian. Branches out with to... read more
- 80 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-0711
Miranda
Chill corner spot doesn't try too hard but makes the funky fusion work on your plate. Risotto with tart cherries is a semi-sweet delight, Mexican mole-infused pasta spices up typical Italian eats. ... read more
- 7 Withers St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-6588
Kenny's Trattoria
Homemade pastas and a ravioli du jour? Uncle Kenny's got you covered. Former Brick Oven Gallery owner spawns cutesy-cozy new Italian joint. Napoli trattoria satisfies Italian exchange students long... read more
- 442 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-349-1627
La Piazzetta
When you're looking for a relaxed fine dining experience without the pretense of fancier Williamsburg joints, make your way to this modest eatery on Graham Ave. close to the BQE. The hepcats tend t... read more
- 60 Henry St., Brooklyn Heights 11201
- 718-624-1444
Bevacco
Skip nearby Noodle Pudding and come here. This classy and romantic Italian spot nestled in Brooklyn Heights does one thing better than any other place in New York: it makes it so you don't have to ... read more
- 457 Court St., Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-403-0033
Frankies 457 Spuntino
Italian joint run by The Franks -- F. Falcinelli and F. Castronovo. Food to kill for, especially the now-legendary meatballs. You can't go wrong, so ask your server what's new and noteworthy, or ju... read more
- 184 Kent Ave., Williamsburg 11211
La Nonna
IN PREVIEW. Bedford casual favorite expands to a fancypants spot on the waterfront. Expanded menu goes from pizza to well beyond. Thin-crust pies are made with fresh mozzarella, sprinkled with all ... read more
- 193 Frost St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-389-3347
Frost
Not much has changed here in the last fifty years, although décor's been scooched forward a couple of decades: '70s-chic formal dining room rocks white tablecloths and thick napkins folded l... read more
- 255 Third Ave., Park Slope
- 718-875-8689
Two Toms
Rumored to be the longest-running Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. Stripped-down, bare essentials, working-classy social club. No dessert, not even menus, so pray you can decipher your waiter's thic... read more
- 32 Withers St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-384-8831
Bamonte's
Enter a world forgotten by time/hipster douchebags. One of the city's oldest restaurants still feels like a scene outta Goodfellas, complete with tuxedoed waiters sporting white napkins over their ... read more
- 391 Henry St., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-243-2522
Bocca Lupo
Stop in for a glass of wine and a feast of topnotch finger foods, perfect for group dates or a quick solo meal. Italian sandwiches—pressed panini and tramezzini (crustless sandwiches)—c... read more
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