Lilia is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

1. Lilia

9.2
567 Union Ave (at Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 189 tips and reviews

Claudia F.Claudia Filth: Seriously one of the best meals I've ever had in NYC. Cacio al peppe frittelle and gnocchi are to die for! So is the olive oil cake!

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Get the top homemade pastas (pink peppercorn–spiced malfaldini, spaghetti with scungilli and fennel) and cool cocktails, most based on classic Italian ingredients like Campari, amaro, and marsala. Read more.

Oren S.Oren Shatken: While everyone knows how good the pasta is, the true sleeper on the menu is the black bass with potatoes and salsa verde- great flavor, but the texture of the potato and fish together are 💯

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

2. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Fresh pasta and soups are my favorite thing at Frankies. I trust their daily specials because they're always made using the best of what's available in the greenmarket.

SanjyotSanjyot: Get the St. Laurent cocktail. Sweet potato and sage ravioli is light and floats in a parm broth that's HEA-VENNN!!!! Great date place.

Rachel S.Rachel Shifman: A bit expensive, but the sweet potato and sage ravioli is soooo good! And their cocktails are delicious.

al di là is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

3. al di là

8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Skobac: The pastas live up to the hype; we tried the daily meat ragu, a vegetable cheesse tortellini, and the clam spaghetti, all delicious and perfectly cooked. The two homemade pasta were the best.

Antonio V.Antonio Vanegas: The ragu is phenomenal, also the ravioli is a great appetizer.

sne345sne345: All their pastas are great!! The Cavatelli is by far the best!

River Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

4. River Deli

9.0
32 Joralemon St (Columbia Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 107 tips and reviews

Jenna F.Jenna Fain: Delightful Italian. Start with the bruschetta - comes in four varieties. Try the ricotta spinach ravioli!

Nikki W.Nikki W.: Pasta is amazing and they have great prices. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but I would recommend pasta and tuna dish- delicious! Remember it's cash only - figure $60/person. Drink included

Katie G.Katie Gambini: Cozy, neighborhood spot for a weeknight dinner or date. Love the pappardelle ai funghi and Sardinian short pasta. And don't forget the tiramisu or chocolate mousse!

Misi is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

5. Misi

8.4
329 Kent Ave (at S 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 62 tips and reviews

Mayank M.Mayank Mahajan: The tomato antipasti is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. The spinach and mascarpone tortellini is also an absolute can't miss, as is the sheep's milk occhi! Skip the fettuccini and the rigatoni

Raquelle J.Raquelle Jessie: Get the runner beans, shishito pepper toast, rigatoni, tortellini, fettuccini, olive oil and coffee gelato

Elizabeth I.Elizabeth Iriz: They have redefined my relationship with vegetables! I could almost skip the pasta and just get all veggies. Definitely don’t overlook them.

Locanda Vini & Olii is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

6. Locanda Vini & Olii

9.0
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews

Noelle S.Noelle Sadler: Amazing location in a former pharmacy, delicious fresh pastas, and such a friendly staff. Love this place!

LukeLuke: Ordering the steak at an Italian place is usually a mistake, here it's a requirement. Amazing pastas, too. Fresh and rustic take on Italian that never misses

Amanda K.Amanda King: Lots of great choices but my favorites: any of the negronis, chicken livers, sage pappardelle, olive oil cake.

Ringolevio is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

7. Ringolevio

8.6
490 Humboldt St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 74 tips and reviews

Maggie R.Maggie Regan: The #EEEEATS community in the BQE area of Williamsburg BK waited too long for this go-to cozy corner spot. Warm vibes and delicious food. Don't miss the handmade gnocchi w/ gorgonzola cream sauce! Read more.

Juliana E.Juliana Elena: Martin is the best! Ait at the bar, more leg space and you have a better view of the restaurant art and decor. Homemade gnocchi is amazing. Friendly and chill service, this is a must go to spot!!!

HectorHector: Cozy and good for dates, this Italian spot has delicious pasta. Laid back atmosphere, with cool decor.

Hometown Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

8. Hometown Bar-B-Que

9.3
454 Van Brunt St (at Reed St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Red Hook · 348 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Beef ribs are a must. Sriracha wings and mac and cheese are bomb as well.

Chris R.Chris Rorie: Pork spare ribs are excellent, brisket good, mac & cheese amazing.

Lawrence R.Lawrence Rogers: Beef ribs, chicken wings and mac and cheese are amazing!

Cent'Anni is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

9. Cent'Anni

8.3
742 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Crown Heights · 96 tips and reviews

Johann R.Johann R.: absolutely delicious food. the butternut squash gnocchi is to die for

Lauren D.Lauren Dellaquila: Their homemade pasta is always delicious. Their panna cotta is better than their tiramisu. The sorbet serving size is gigantic. Nice wine selection. Good to take visiting family and out of town guests

Steve L.Steve LeVine: Very fresh caprese salad. Spinach tagliatelle Alfredo with grilled chicken was awesome. Tiramisu is a perfect example of what it should be.

Forma Pasta Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

10. Forma Pasta Factory

9.4
14 Bedford St (at Lorimer St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 30 tips and reviews

Hollie F.Hollie Fraser: I would give this place 6 stars if I could. Relaxed, casual, canteen style Italian, with simple, low-cost but delicious fresh pasta dishes. Simplicity & subtlety of flavour trumps everything else.

NathanNathan: A fast/casual pasta joint with plenty of options and at a great price — especially considering the neighborhood. Don’t sleep on the scampi. Pair it with the arancini and a glass of wine.

Nia G.Nia Groce: I almost always stop here when in this area. Super quick and absolutely delicious, house-made pasta. Great portion sizes. I keep getting the pipette ragu because it’s soo good.

Rucola is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

11. Rucola

9.2
190 Dean St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 232 tips and reviews

Josephine S.Josephine Son: Beautiful place not too far from BAM. Amazing brussel sprouts & pasta bolognese. Don't forget chocolate pudding! And ask the waiter how the chickens are killed, they actually know!

Jessie R.Jessie Rodger: The polenta, brussel sprouts, and rigatoni were all really good! Love the ambiance of the restaurant. It's just always a little packed in there. Still worth the wait.

Jonathan C.Jonathan Ching: Great cocktails, beer and wine selection, and pasta was amazing. Also leave room for the panna cotta!

LaRina Pastificio & Vino is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

12. LaRina Pastificio & Vino

9.2
387 Myrtle Ave (btwn Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Lydia W.Lydia White: What a beautiful and delicious addition to the neighborhood! A charming backyard, negroni on tap, incredible service, and fresh pasta for sale to-go.

Leemor Y.Leemor Yuravlivker: Do yourself a favor and come here. Silvia Barban may serve you herself. Do the ravioli for brunch, perfect al dente.

Nick C.Nick Collins: Visit the market in the rear of the restaurant to purchase fresh pasta, sauces, cheese, and other various Italian provisions to bring home and cook!

Soco is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

13. Soco

8.2
509 Myrtle Ave (btwn Grand Ave & Ryerson St), Brooklyn, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 174 tips and reviews

Mary P.Mary Purdie: Get the Mac n Cheese, it's the best in this hood and beyond!

NikkiNikki: My fave watering hole. The 509 salad (caesar) and the gumbo and the wings and the mac n cheese and the cornbread and Brian the bartender. All wonderful.

NellNell: The Mac n Cheese is so good it could bring tears to your eyes. Red Velvet waffles and the Buttermilk dipped chicken is divine. #praisehim

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

14. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.7
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Sell: Southern food at its finest. Go with anything fried. Chicken Biscuit is delicious, crispy sweet and spicy. All the sides are delicious too from Mac and cheese to baked beans.

Christopher T.Christopher Tai: Chicken and Waffles, Fried Pickles, Mac n Cheese, and Collard Greens with Pork are my favorites!

Chelsea R.Chelsea Renaud: Perfect for "cheap eats" Southern -- Fried chicken box ($15), pulled pork ($13), chicken biscuit ($8), mac n cheese with hot sauce ($5) and obviously pie

Carmenta’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Brooklyn.

15. Carmenta’s

9.2
50 Starr St (Wilson Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Bushwick · 23 tips and reviews

Bienvenido C.Bienvenido Cruz: Excellent pasta and sandwiches. The rigatoni is amazing.

Megan M.Megan M: The homemade pasta is delicious and the meatballs should not be missed if possible!

Shiyin L.Shiyin Lin: Got the lumache v nice airy pasta with a broccoli rabe pesto and the ricotta cavatelli special with sausage- DELICIOUS