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.“

“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“

“Food was delicious and location is great, but my waiter service received was mediocre. The waiter was distracted when we were ordering and he got rude when we asked a few questions due to a dietary restriction. The other staff was pleasant.“

“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“

“On my visit to NY, I went to Brooklyn and discovered Bar Mario, a bar that has all the magic you're looking for, with excellent service down to the last detail. It offers a variety of drinks and delicious prepared dishes. The menu is incredible, I highly recommend it.
I will definitely be back
Thank you so much!!“

“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!“

“We hosted our wedding reception at Cafe Mars and it was perfection! Jordan and Paul worked with us to create an ideal menu. So much time and attention was paid to every detail. Our guests raved about the food and the decor, and we felt that we had an evening that really represented our style. Thank you so much!“

“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.“

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

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“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.“

“Romans is an absolutely phenomenal restaurant in the heart of Fort Greene. Emily and Fernando hosted us for an exceptional meal and evening. The menu is inventive and changes regularly. The execution with the fresh ingredients on Roman flavors can stand up to any restaurant in the city.“

“Walked in on a Friday & joined the wait list. Definitely waited much longer than we were quoted. However, the food made up for it. Everything we had was delicious and fresh. Chef choice of meat, cheese & veg was creative and balanced. I also especially enjoyed the lumache pasta!“

“I recommend the restaurant“

“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!“

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

“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! 🥰🍾🥙“

“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. 👍😊“

“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.“

“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.“

“neighborhood diamond … love this place“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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 👏“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“One of my favorite places in the city for some proper Italian pizza pie. A nice neopolitan style thin crust, with fresh mozzarella and delicious marinara sauce. The atmosphere and service are excellent and this place has just gotten busier since it opened its doors a few years ago. It's in my neighborhood and go in for negroni sbagliato and pizza fix.“