1. Locanda Vini & Olii
9.0
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Jordan M: This place is such a gem. Romantical [sic] vibe and insanely good handmade pasta. Last time I had the thyme maltagliati, yum!
Vianney Brandicourt: Beautiful restaurant. Wood paneling evokes an old Italian library or pharmacy. Recs: Thyme maltagliati w/ roasted mushrooms. Pignoli cookies for dessert. Service isn't in-your-face. Great vibe overall
Natalia Khilchevska: Great place for romantic date...house wine and duck highly recommended..it is better to make reservation..too popular place
3. Sahadi's
9.2
187 Atlantic Ave (btwn Clinton & Court St), Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · Brooklyn Heights · 97 tips and reviews
Village Voice: Try the Potato Flatbread-potatoes are pan-fried with thyme, cilantro, and onions that have a sweet, caramelized sheen, and the whole thing on flatbread is topped w/ a flurry of crunchy scallions
Terea Shaffer: Olives, olives, olives all day long and bread, hummus and tabouli made right on the premise. get there early on Saturday. After 10:00 am is madness!
VH1: Sahadi's is a family-run middle eastern emporium that sells everything the local shops also sell (cheese, nuts, dried fruit, fairtrade coffee) but for about half the price. - Elizabeth, TheFABlife.com
Joe Taormina: Their signature breakfast sandwiches ROCK! Toasted sesame, evoo, feta, hard boiled egg, thyme!!!
Tina Bou safi: Order the Signature breakfast #1 fea + Zaatar (thyme) + olive oil
KW.: Fresh hot bagels and great cream cheese assortment. Also great for pancakes (go figure) and catered sandwiches/heroes. Pro tip: day old bagels sold for a high rate discount but you have to buy like 5.
5. Black Iris
7.6
120 Lafayette Ave (at Cumberland St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Fort Greene · 49 tips and reviews
Scott Hueston: BYOB! The whole menu is fantastic, but try the ZATAAR BREAD (pita topped with olive oil, sesame, thyme) and GREEN PITZAA (leeks, scallions, fenugreek, with olive oil and light mozzarella).
Lisa Hoang: Chicken kabab sandwich and lentil soup are tasty!
Youngna Park: Medhat is the nicest waiter in Brooklyn! Love the lentil soup, assorted salad plate and the veggie pizza. It's also BYOB.
6. Vinegar Hill House
9.0
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 263 tips and reviews
Geoffrey Haratyk: Intimate setting. Menu has classics but with twists. Loved everything (thyme cocktail, vinegar chicken, smoked grape salad, garlic pasta). Maybe you can skip dessert which was just ok.
Peter Cortez: Everything is amazing, but you have to have the papadella pasta
Eater: Plenty of great finds on the budget-friendly wine list. [Eater 38 Member]
7. LaRina Pastificio & Vino
9.2
387 Myrtle Ave (btwn Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 31 tips and reviews
Sam Gil: Beautiful back courtyard in summer. Very Italian vibe. Ravioli was favourite.
Kristina P: homemade pasta is a must try! loved the ragu
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!
9. Pitanga
8.6
207 Starr St (btwn Wyckoff & Irving Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Juice Bar · Bushwick · 27 tips and reviews
Andrew James: The Acai bowl classico is sooooo good. I'm not usually inpressed. The graffiti in the neighborhood is beautiful. Good coffee. Absolutely worth traveling for.
Steph Massoud: Juices, açai bowls, coffee, and avocado toast. Good vibes.
Maya Weinstein: Acai bowls, smoothies, gluten free sandwiches and cookies
Daniel Barnett: Very friendly staff, will help you choose the wine. Nice selection of bourbons.
estheribrown ✌🏻: The staff here are super friendly and helpful - they're happy to make recommendations and I've never had a miss w/one. Love the $12 and under table and the free wine tastings & classes. Great shop.
Scott Flaherty: I'm no connoisseur (tend to pick wine by the design on the label), but it seems like they keep the cheaper stuff on a table in the middle, and in general have a great selection.
12. Brancaccio's
8.9
3011 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Windsor Terrace · 44 tips and reviews
Gothamist: If you find yourself at this establishment make sure to try its breakfast sandwiches for under $5 or the mild cheddar, double smoked bacon and ciabatta sandwich. Stretchy pants are a must. Read more.
Real Cheap Eats: Try the rotisserie chicken. "Dressed with lemon, garlic, herbs and spices, then roasted perfectly, it’s just the kind of chicken dinner you’d put on the table if you had the time." Read more.
Nate Folkert: italian tuna sandwich with red onion, tomato, capers, and prosciutto
13. The Castello Plan
8.8
1213 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Argyle & Westminster Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Flatbush · 55 tips and reviews
Lindsey Frances: Great small wine bar with food and bar bites. Come for the mussels!
Hilary: The brunch is fantastic. Get the breakfast plan, comes with a plate full of delicious food and a bellini/mimosa. Their cheese selection is also really good, the Blue di Bufala is deelish.
Samuel Herbig: When you're here for brunch: the Logger is just a wonderful mix of fresh and fried and bread and a delicious half of a grapefruit with salt & honey. Read more.
14. Karam
8.4
8519 4th Ave (btwn 85th St & 86th St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 39 tips and reviews
Kenny Cather: Chicken shwarma! The lemon-garlic sauce is the real secret here. Their hummus is also very good due to a strong addition of garlic.
Serious Eats: Chicken Shawarma: Juicy shreds of spit-roasted chicken are as good as you could hope for, but it's the lemon-garlic sauce that makes this sandwich a real knockout. Read more.
Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.net: Never tried desserts until now- the mahmoul is phenomenal: buttery crust around rich date/walnut/pistachio filling
15. Le Fanfare
8.3
1103 Manhattan Ave (at Dupont Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 36 tips and reviews
Rachel K: Really great brunch option. Tasty roast on the coffee and baked eggs are bomb. Be prepared to wait a little bit for baked eggs tho. They will give you a really yummy cake to start though
Nadia IssaBella: Save room for the fresh canolli. They're divine.
Ms Helene: Burrata & octopus apps, Branzino market fish of day with fregola $22. No cover for live jazz.