1. Locanda Vini & Olii
8.9
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Alex Rainert: The best rustic Italian food we've had in NYC. The octopus and baccala appetizers are winners and the beef tagliata entree slayed. Also, great atmosphere and super friendly service.
karen bonna rainert: This place is so delicious. Maybe the best traditional, rustic Italian food I've had in NYC. The baccala and leeks over chick peas is wonderful. For wine, you can't go wrong with Rosso di Montalcino.
Holley A: Everything housemade, rustic, delicious
2. Saraghina
9.2
435 Halsey St (at Lewis Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 208 tips and reviews
Rikki Morgan: Adorable rustic ambiance and delicious food but the service is horrible. Despite the bad service, I'll definitely come back because the food is that good!
Wayne Surber: Stick with the simple pies, as they add ingredients, they ruin the moisture levels and the pie fails. Nice place to chill out in the neighborhood. Rustic dining room is cozy. Servers could use a bath.
Manda Shettleton: Tagliatelle and polpetta. Like sex in your mouth. Really great atmosphere (cozy, rustic, candlelit, and not pretentious). Worth every penny!!
3. Convivium Osteria
7.7
68 5th Ave (St Marks), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 65 tips and reviews
Christine Be: Always a pleasure to eat here, get the steak for two if you have company or the rack of lamb if it's just you. The decor is so rustic and elegant at the same time, it's like being in another country.
Halstead Property: Rustic Mediterranean charm & cuisine in the heart of Park Slope make this place a crowd pleaser, order the Carcofi alla Romana app of braised artichokes w/ mint & garlic for a mouth watering start.
Fodor's Travel: The rustic Italian farmhouse decor, Mediterranean wines, and romantic, candlelit atmosphere at this renowned neighborhood restaurant will transport you to another land even before you try the food. Read more.
4. Rucola
9.3
190 Dean St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 232 tips and reviews
Jeremy Goldstein: It's like having dinner at your best friend's rustic farmhouse, except the food is better.
Michele K: my new favorite restaurant. intimate, rustic, and delicious. don't miss the roasted carrots over beluga lentils with goat cheese and dill, and the chocolate pudding with sea salt and olive oil.
Emily Wilson: Awesome rustic vibe. The appetizers were better than the mains. If they by any chance happen to have meatballs as a special, get them.
5. Vinegar Hill House
9.0
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 263 tips and reviews
The Food Sluts: A rustic, relaxing gem. Delicious, reasonable food and a great excuse to escape Manhattan. We loved the stuffed squid with braised oxtail ($12) and the gorgeous salted caramel custard ($8). Read more.
Abbie W: R29: Sourdough pancakes...The rustic interior is super cozy, garden out back feels like you're tucked far away from the rest of the world.
Joy Chen: Delicious food in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. Got cocktails, charcuterie (good but on the small side), and Cast Iron Chicken (savory, vinegary) and Bluefish (fresh, herbal) for mains. All were great!
7. McCarren Park Greenmarket
9.0
631-641 Union Ave (btwn Driggs Ave & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Williamsburg · 43 tips and reviews
Elevine Berge: Bring your food waste to the compost stand at the Driggs Ave end! The veg vendors at the opposite end, by Rustic, has great variety to the best prices - huuuuge bunch kale for $2 only!
Alyssa Yeager: Blue potatoes & rhubarb & beautiful greens/herbs (& more) oh, my! Buy here every Saturday and support the local farmers, & don't forget to check out Red Jacket Orchards' variety of fruity Apple Juices
Corinna P: I LOVE $8 lettuce <3
8. Urban Cowboy Bed & Breakfast
8.0
111 Powers St (btwn Leonard Street and Manhattan Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Bed and Breakfast · East Williamsburg · 8 tips and reviews
Desirée MacDonald: Such a cute, rustic and friendly b+b! Lyon, Jersey + Jeffrey are wonderful hosts that are super accommodating and friendly! A must if you're staying in BK.
ᴡ Elliot: You will not regret staying here. It's gorgeous.
Fodor's Travel: The innkeepers are friendly. Every morning, they set out a buffet breakfast with local specialties, like donuts by Dough, yogurt made in Red Hook, fresh bagels, and jams from Upstate New York. Read more.
9. Barbès
8.9
376 9th St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 64 tips and reviews
Wesley Verhoeve: Lovely staff, relaxed environment, makes for a great relaxed drink with a friend, or a rustic and romantic date. Step into the back for a very culturally diverse set of music performances.
Diana P: Live music every night! Great tap selection!
Time Out New York: This small French space hosts one of the city’s most diverse music scenes in its back room. Arrive early to take advantage of happy hour, with $1 off beers and $3 off cocktails. Read more.
10. Olea
9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 236 tips and reviews
The Wall Street Journal: Brownstone Brooklyn meets rustic Mediterranean: eggplant salad, chorizo, and piquillo peppers liven up the brunch menu here, but the most notable dish (not just for its name) is Green Eggs and Lamb. Read more.
Christina LaFonte: Amazing! The hummus is great...they also have lots of $3-5 tapas, all delish. The orchiette pasta is a must try. Very cute, rustic feel.
KristiaMarie Pastor Balatbat: Poutine for breakfast was bomb! Everyone else had braised lamb shoulder skillet which was also very delicious and very meaty!
11. al di là
8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews
CITY GRIT: This husband and wife team - Emiliano Coppa and Chef Anna Klinger - knocks it out of the park with their little rustic Italian spot. We love the Carpaccio, Corn Tortelli, & the Braised Rabbit.
Chelsea Renaud: This is some of the very best rustic Italian food in all of New York, with a seriously charming environment to match. Pay attention to the specials and add the Tagliatelle al Ragu and a risotto.
Nicole Rovig: Super romantic! Amazing veal and cheese course. @nicolerovig
13. D.O.C. Wine Bar
8.2
83 N 7th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 43 tips and reviews
Morgan McKee: Worth a trip to Bklyn. Cozy, laid back atmosphere with rustic, plain good food. I enjoyed the branzino and we had meatballs and bruschetta to start. Would recommend all.
Falcon Elizabeth: OMG tiramisu <3
Ebee D: Sardinian crispy bread (any and all options) Wild Boar over polenta. Great wine options. Super cozy, great date spot, rely authentic place. Just go.
Gothamist: Ever-romantic Wine House is the fireplace bar to go to. The rustic, farmhouse-style wine bar lets you settle in with a glass ($6.50-$11) or bottle ($28-$45). So relax and enjoy the warmth. Read more.
Gothamist: This romantic, rustic, farmhouse-style wine bar's got a warm fire roaring all winter long, where you can settle in until winter fades into a distant memory. Read more.
Fiana: White bean crostini. Sit by the fire. Bottle of wine. Perfection.
15. Roberta's Pizza
9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Travel + Leisure: Get on the F train and get in line for great pizzas and other rustic fare from the wood oven, or call ahead to reserve a spot for Carlo Mirarchi’s multicourse adventure.
Halstead Property: There’s a reason we spotted Bill Clinton at this Brooklyn hotspot- a rustic, and inviting restaurant you would never know exists in Bushwick. Order the Fugazetta and it will be the hit of the table.
goop: It’s worth the few extra stops on the L train (and the wait once you get there) for some of the best wood-fired pizzas and good rustic Italian (including veggies from their very own co-op garden). Read more.