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

1. Carmenta’s

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

Jarucha J.Jarucha J.: Pesto pasta

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

LianyLiany: Tried out Mafalde with pork ragú and it was suppah. Portions are filling/shareable. Based on recommendations I’ll try out Rigatoni next time. We weren’t huge fans of the Spaghetti (Cacio e Pepe).

Brancaccio's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

2. Brancaccio's

8.9
3011 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Windsor Terrace · 44 tips and reviews

D. CaseyD. Casey: Say yes to every sandwich here and definitely try the pistachio pesto chicken. YUM

Nate F.Nate Folkert: pesto pasta is rich and delicious

Nate F.Nate Folkert: pesto scrambled eggs and prosciutto cotto ("green eggs & ham")

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

3. sweetgreen

9.1
162 N 4th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Salad Restaurant · Williamsburg · 82 tips and reviews

Allyssa M.Allyssa Manning: pesto dressing is amazing

AysenAysen: Try the Earth Bowl salad with pesto! Get one cup of iced jasmine green tea!

Ain T.Ain Tohvri: For vegans Shroomami is the warm option with roasted sesame tofu, portobello mix, raw beets, cucumbers, basil, spicy sunflower seeds, organic wild rice + lots of kale in miso sesame ginger dressing.

Colonia Verde is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

4. Colonia Verde

9.1
219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 87 tips and reviews

Lasse K.Lasse Korsgaard: The burger with pesto, fries and nothing else.

GothamistGothamist: Those who prefer their beef ground can opt for the pao de quiejo burger, served in a toasty bun and topped with a zesty onion and cilantro pesto like the one you'd be dipping your steak into. Read more.

Sebastian B.Sebastian Behar Piquero: A Brooklyn-Brazilian mix with a juicy beef served in a toasty pao de queijo bun and topped with cilantro pesto onion sauce. Sweet potato fries and a spicy sauce on the side.

Leuca is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

5. Leuca

8.3
111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews

Zack K.Zack Kantor: mmm the uni pasta is delicious, so are the rest (pesto one is amazing too) Definitely start with the Ricotta & Honey Dip 😛

Arianna L.Arianna Lazos: Everything was amazing! Died for the pesto pasta. And the dips. And the bread. All of it.

Inna G.Inna G: Good ricotta. Skip the octopus and the pesto pasta it was oversalted

Vineapple Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

6. Vineapple Cafe

8.7
71 Pineapple St (btwn Henry & Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Brooklyn Heights · 154 tips and reviews

Nicole V.Nicole Velez: Please get the pesto and grilled cheese; it's so simple but so good.

Gabriel O.Gabriel Ortiz: The grilled cheese and pesto is my favorite, paired with a large mocha.... that hits the spot everytime 😊👍

Hadley H.Hadley Holmes: The grilled cheese with pesto is perfect for studying on a rainy day. Also, the wifi password is at the counter.

Luigi's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

7. Luigi's Pizza

8.9
686 5th Ave (btw 20th & 21st St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwood Heights · 47 tips and reviews

John W.John Wiseman: The regular slice has fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of pesto. This is the best classic New York pizza in Brooklyn, so perhpas best worldwide.

Anna S.Anna Stumpf: Maybe the best pizza ever. The fresh mozzarella was unreal, with the pesto. So reasonably priced. I wish I could go back, daily.

P. D.P. D.: In my opinion, the best slice of classic New York pizza in Brooklyn.

L'Albero dei gelati is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

8. L'Albero dei gelati

9.1
341 5th Ave (at 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Slope · 102 tips and reviews

LawwLaww: Amazing! Had the hazelnut, but tasted basil & pesto which would probably go perfectly with the roasted eggplant that I also tried. Great little garden in the back. Perfect date/after-dinner spot!

CakoCako: The sanduich of Pistachio Pesto is Awesome, chocolate Ice Cream too

Andrew C.Andrew C: Window-service only Gelato spot in the heart of Park Slope, very lively and vibrant corner during the 5th Av Open Street... unique and funky homemade flavours that change daily!!!

Salsa Pizzeria Napoletana is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

9. Salsa Pizzeria Napoletana

8.5
40 Cliford Place (at Meserole Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 8 tips and reviews

Yashas M.Yashas Mitta: Can’t go wrong. The margarita is epic. And the pesto one is great too.

BrooklynBoyOBrooklynBoyO: Nice low-key pizza spot, with loads of ambience & great taste to boot!

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Up there with paulie gees restaurant for best Neapolitan pizza. Stumbled upon a taqueria Ramírez collab which was incredible.

The Butcher’s Daughter is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

10. The Butcher’s Daughter

8.3
271 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 13 tips and reviews

Sadie H.Sadie Hawkins: The staff here are PHENOMENAL, they’re all sweethearts! Also the pesto quesadilla is DELICIOUS!

Lin d.Lin da: Really like the pesto pasta!

Leemor Y.Leemor Yuravlivker: Is it pink? Yes. Is it yuppie? Yes. But the food is surprisingly good. For brunch, do the coconut bowl and breakfast bowl with 🥑

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

11. Misi

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

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: We tried 4 pastas and 2 antipasti on opening night. The roasted tomato starter and bucatini are unmissable. Runner beans were great too! The rest (pesto, papardelle, and ragú) we were divided on.

Tim Z.Tim Zuckert: Spicy Eggplant, broccoli rabe salad, occhi with botarga, spaghetti pesto with almonds,

Eric A.Eric Abergel: Another incredible Italian resto from Missy Robbins and co. - just come with a good sized group and try as much as possible! Loved the Crostini and 30 clove rigatoni.

Dellarocco's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

12. Dellarocco's

9.0
214 Hicks St (btwn Montague & Remsen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 58 tips and reviews

Avneesh K.Avneesh Kohli: Loved the Arrabbiata and Pesto pizzas. Great ambience too nestled in Brooklyn Heights

KEKE: On top of the great atmosphere, location (close to the promenade in a beautiful neighborhood)) pizzas & drinks, they have really good gluten-free pizzas! My gluten-free friend swears by this place!

AndresAndres: Best pizza in Brooklyn Heights

Pizza Plus is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

13. Pizza Plus

7.2
359 7th Ave (btw 10th & 11th), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · South Slope · 31 tips and reviews

Avi C.Avi Cohen: Large menu, variety of items. try the grilled chicken pesto parm with pasta.

Emily O.Emily Okey: Pizza Bianca with pesto is amazing - two pieces and you'll be full!

SanjyotSanjyot: Ordered delivery from here. Was on time. Yummy cheese+pepp pizza but Bianca pesto was BOH-RING!!

Claudine's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Brooklyn.

14. Claudine's

7.8
311 Smith St (Smith St & Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 35 tips and reviews

LizzieLizzie: My friends and I came at a good time and practically had the restaurant to ourselves! The white eggplant pie and chicken pesto pizza were winners all around!

Sarah D.Sarah Dillon: Chicken Pesto Pizza.

Visit L.Visit LYSPER.com: A perfect place to have a very nice dinner, especially for family !It should be recommended in all guides, especially european ones. Read more.

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

15. Rucola

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

ᴡ C.ᴡ Chao: A gorgeous neighborhood spot, quietly tucked away in a residential street. It's like eating at Grandma's. Definitely order the pesto pasta, chicken and CHOCOLATE PUDDING! Divine.

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Cheese plate, sardi, asparagus, pesto, great ambience

Charles B.Charles B: one of the best restaurants i've been to in all of Brooklyn. Make sure to at least share one of their homemade pastas, which are insane. the chicken is simple, yet amazing.