The Grounds Of Brooklyn
1117 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 676-0373
Customers' Favorites
Spaghetti Carbonara
Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Calamari
Brooklyn Burger
Beef Whisperer
Grilled Salmon
Pizza Funghi
Lamb Ravioli
Skirt Steak
Lamb Burger
Antipasti
Cauliflower Steak
Cauliflower steak garnished with parsley, shaved parmesan over hummus drizzled with tahini and roasted capers
Oven-baked Loaded Fries
Fries baked in oven topped with Swiss cheese, chopped beef bacon, drizzled with house sauce and parsley
Sicilian Arancini
Crispy risotto bites(3) filled with classic ragu, and mozzarella, served with marinara sauce
Crispy Calamari
Served with marinara & lemon aioli
Misto Fritto
Zucchini, shrimp, and calamari coated in a light batter and fried to a golden perfection. Served with marinara sauce
Eggplant Parm
Roasted eggplant, mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano
Meatball
Braised meatballs, tomatoes, parmesan & chargrilled bread
Rosemary & Sea salt fries
Panuozzi & Piadina
Pesto Panuozzi
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella cheese, and arugula.
Mediterranean Veggie Panuozzi
Grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Vegetable Panuozzi
Portobello mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, pesto and Havarti sauce
Chicken Parm Panuozzi
Spicy marinara, burrata, caramelized onions and chimichurri
Skirt Steak Panuozzi
Juicy skirt steak, mushroom, confit tomatoes, caramelized onion, arugula, garlic aioli, harissa sauce
Meatball Panuozzi
Marinara sauce, meatballs, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, arugula, and basil
Roasted Vegetables & Burrata Antipasti Panuozzi
With arugula & roasted tomatoes
Artichokes & Mushroom Panuozzi
Artichokes, portabella, caramelized onions, wood-fired roasted peppers, fresh arugula, and fresh mozzarella with salsa verde sauce
Smoked Salmon Piadina
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion slices, capers, and fresh dill in a piadina
Philly Cheese Steak Piadina
Thinly sliced steak, sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and melted provolone cheese rolled up in warm piadina bread
Pepperoni Piadina
A timeless favorite with generous layers of pepperoni, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese folded in piadina
Burgers
Caramelized Onion
Juicy and delicious grass fed beef patty, provolone cheese, arugula, tomato and our house-made burger sauce
Honor the Belly
Grass-fed beef patty, beef bacon, avocado, butter lettuce, tomatoes, havarti cheese with sriracha aioli
Call me Crazy
Crispy southern fried chicken, crispy maple smoked beef bacon, provolone cheese, slaw, butter lettuce, sriracha aioli
Lamb Burger
Caramelized red onions whipped goat cheese and romesco sauce, baby arugula
Beef Whisperer
Double beef patty, provolone cheese, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickles
Spaghetti Burgini
Spaghetti & meatballs placed over 100% grass-fed beef patty in a brioche bun with pecorino romano, provolone, and basil
Salmon burger
Meticulously Hand-Formed salmon patty, coleslaw, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Greek yogurt spread, and arugula, served on a brioche bun
Bugatti Burger
Marinated king prawn shrimp, 100% grass-fed beef burger, a velvety blanket of artisanal goat cheese, caramelized onions, crowned with a drizzle of Harissa-infused sauce
Le Pizza Neapolitana
Vegetable
White base with fiordilatte mozzarella, diced butternut squash, fried eggplant, chargrilled peppers, EVOO, basil
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, EVOO
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, goat cheese, ricotta, parmesan, oregano, drizzled with basil reduction
Funghi
Porcini cream sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, crimini & wild mushrooms, white truffle oil
Pizza alla Parmigiana
Fiordilatte mozzarella, fresh burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, basil, EVOO
Meatball
100% grass fed beef meatballs, mozzarella, creamy ricotta cheese, San marzano D.O.P, basil, parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Signature crispy panko chicken, San Marzano D.O.P sauce, parmesan, basil, EVOO
Almisto Mare
Clam, squid, shrimp, creamy ricotta, San marzano D.O.P sauce, basil, parmesan
Pepperoni
Napoli Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni
Gorgonzola-Pear
Mozzarella, Pear, Gorgonzola cheese, Black pepper, Honey, Pine Nuts
Yellow Mellow
Yellow datterini tomato cream, mozzarella flor di latte, rocket, olives, finished with fresh mozzarella di bufala
Pizza Bianca
Our classic alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, pecorinp romano, mozzarella, fresh basil and EVOO
Confit Tomato And Burrata
Slow caramelized cherry tomato with garlic and EVOO, Garlic creamy sauce, basil and kiss of pesto and harissa
Pasta de la Casa
Pappardelle
With braised beef cheek, santa rose bread crumb, orange zest, and parmesan
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, zaatar and tomatoes
Spaghetti alla Vongole
Spaghetti with clams in an olive oil and garlic sauce with scallion & parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara
Authentic smokey beef pancetta, cracked black pepper, fried eggs and parmesan
Spaghetti with Hot Chilli Mussels
Wood-fired mussels cooked in chili tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese Bianco
Amazing beef and lamb ragu without tomato and winter vegetables topped with parmesan
Pesto Fusilli
Fresh basil, pine nuts, EVOO, and parmesan.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato gnocchi baked with San Marzano tomato sauce and crispy top of mozzarella
Gnocchi al Pesto
Homemade potato gnocchi with Nonna's recipe basil, pesto and a light touch of parmesan
Spaghetti and meatballs
With parmesan and basil
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Clams, mussels, calamari, & shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce over fresh squid ink tagliatelle.
Caccio E Pepe
Mancini bucatini, pecorino parmigiano, four peppercorn blend
Orecchiette
Ear-shaped pasta with broccoli rabi, house-made fennel chicken sausage, burst cherry tomatoes and Parmigiano
Agnolotti
With brown butter and sage, braised chicken filling served with toasted pine nuts
Farfalle & Chicken with Creme Fraiche
Stuffed chicken with herbed ricotta cheese served over farfalle with creme fraiche, parmesan, basil
Lasagna bolognese
100% beef and bechamel sauce
Lamb Ravioli
Braised lamb shank with caramelized onions, parmesan, and rosemary
Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi
Home-made potato gnocchi with creamy garlic sauce, spinach, basil and parmesan
From the Sea
Octopus
Grilled octopus with chimichurri and pea purée served with fingerling potato
From the Fisherman's Net
Features a daily, undisclosed selection of fish, and roasted tomato Basil infused with the vibrant freshness of peas, paired harmoniously with fluffy Bulgar, topped with lemon cream sauce.
Please inquire with our knowledgeable staff to discover the daily catch of the finest seafood available
Grilled Salmon
Served with couscous, braised asparagus, and seasoned vegetables
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola - 12oz
Sprite - 12oz
Signature Drinks & Juices
Lychee Lemonade & Rose Tea
infused with lychees, lemon and rose
Morning Glory Juice
Carrot, Fresh Orange Juice, Ginger
Green Machine Juice
Cucumber, Kale, Green Apple, Ginger, Celery
Lychee Chiller
Fresh Lychees, Lychee Juice and ice
Raspberry & Lychee Crush
Fresh Lychees, Raspberries, lemon, Lychee juice and ice
Passionfruit & Mango Chiller
Fresh Mango, Passion fruit puree, Ice
Minty Kale Lemonade
Blend kale, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a handful of mint leaves, and a drizzle of honey. Strain and serve over ice.
Piña Cream Dream
Blend Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Pineapple Juice, Honey, Ice, and Mint
Red Root Juice
Beetroot, Orange, Pineapple, Celery, Ginger, Apple
Garden Detox
Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Parsley, Ginger, Lemon
Mixed Veggie Juice
Beet, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Kale, Apple, Parsley, Spinach
Sunrise Juice
Watermelon, Orange, Apple, Passionfruit
Tropical Juice
Carrot, Celery, Orange, Pineapple, Ginger
Vitality Juice
Apple, Pineapple, Cucumber, Lemon, Aloe Vera
Smoothies
Breakfast Smoothie
Medjool Dates, Banana, Peanut Butter, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Plant-based Protein Powder, MCT oil and Almond Milk
Tropical Smoothie
Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Spinach, and Coconut milk
Horsepower Smoothie
Spirulina, Banana, Vanilla protein, Chia seeds, and Coconut milk
Tropical Bliss Acai
Acai, Banana, Mango, and Coconut water
Flatiron Espresso
Medjool Dates, Banana, Blueberries, Almond Milk, Cocoa, Espresso
Peanut Butter Strawberry
Peanut butter, Strawberries, Banana, Coconut Milk, MCT oil, Honey
Blue Moon
Strawberries, Blueberries, Coconut Milk, Honey, Vanilla Protein Powder Banana, Almond Butter
Sunshine Smoothie
Mango, Banana, Spinach, Kale, Chia Seeds, Almond milk, Honey
Mellow Matcha Might
Matcha Green Tea, Avocado, Banana, Coconut Milk, Spinach, Honey
Strawberry Mango
Strawberries, Mango, Banana, Coconut Milk, Honey, Vanilla Protein Powder, MCT Oil
Green Fit
Avocado, Kale, Spinach, Matcha, Cucumber, Apple, Coconut Milk, Honey
Maple Crunch
Banana, Oats, Maple, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Vanilla Protein Powder, Oat Milk, MCT Oil
Salads
Brussel Sprout
Oven-roasted brussel sprouts, pecans, chopped crispy beef bacon, and drizzled maple tahini
Tuscan Kale Caesar
Parmesan and croutons.
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, EVOO.
Baby Spinach
Grape tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, cucumber, Italian vinaigrette.
Burrata
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, pesto, EVOO.
Grilled Halloumi with Quinoa
Grilled halloumi, quinoa, dry figs, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, watermelon radish, and pine nuts drizzled with honey vinaigrette
Butternut Squash With Bulgar Bowl
Bulgar, arugula, butternut squash, avocado, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, basil leaves, tahini, pumpkin seeds, burrata topped with microgreens
Desserts
Tiramisu
Italian classic featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone cheese, and a dusting of cocoa
Chocolate Cake
A rich and decadent chocolate cake that's a chocolate lover's dream. Moist layers of chocolate goodness
Carrot Cake
A moist and spiced cake made with grated carrots and a cream cheese frosting. It's a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors with a hint of cinnamon.
Affogato
A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso
Tiramisu Affogato
A twist on the classic affogato, this dessert combines a scoop of creamy tiramisu-flavored gelato with a shot of freshly brewed espresso
Gelato
A luxurious Italian-style ice cream that boasts a smoother, denser texture and more intense flavors than traditional ice cream with a wide range of flavors to choose from. Ask for today's flavor.
The Butcher Studio
Skirt Steak
String beans, oven-roasted potato wedges, served with chimichurri sauce
Chicken
Herb marinated Wood-Fired Oven-Roasted Leg Quarter, served atop creamy Yukon mashed potatoes. Accompanied by grilled asparagus and tender string beans
Lamb Shank with Saffron Risotto
Slow-cooked lamb shank served on a bed of creamy saffron-infused risotto
Ribeye 160z
From our wood burning grill served bone-in with your desire temperature, chargrilled cherry tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, with your choice of Yukon gold mashed potatoes or rosemary skinny fries
Mocktails
Tropical Sunshine
Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, coconut water, lime, agave
Blue Lagoon
Lime, blue curacao, citrus sparkling water, sprite
Virgin Mojito
Lime slices, mint, sprite, lime sparkling water, agave
Rose Martini
Lime, rose syrup, basil, citrus soda, agave
Fizzy Drinks
Lychee Sakura
Lychee, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, grenadine, and cherry blossom club soda
Blue Lychee Mojito
Lychee, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, grenadine, blue curacao syrup, and club soda
Recent Reviews
This hidden gem has become the go to spot for me and my seven year old son. We had the Pizza alla parmigiana, the margherita pizza, both were SOOOO delicious. On other occasions we tried the meatballs, the chicken parmigiana and salad. The mocktails are amazing as well. My favorite is the lychee mojito and my son loves the blue lagoon. The rose Martini was ok. George appears shy or timid, but he's super sweet and provides great service. My son never forgot his name. I highly...
June 2025
The pizza, the seafood pasta, and burger was magnificent! It’s a great neighborhood restaurant. George is so kind, he convinced me to try the pizza and I’m happy he did.also mocktail was 10/10.
May 2025
George is just a chill dude 😅 what some would consider timid but he is good! He recommended great options and held great convo. I had the paperdelle pasta (great) and the cacio w/chicken parm on top (light, buttery and great). Also the rice balls for appetizers. 10/10 EVERYTHINGGGGG oh and the lychee mojito is a musttttttt.
April 2025
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