River Deli
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
"I liked their sardinian wines and cheese & grilled vegetable plate."(6 Tips)
"Love the pappardelle ai funghi and Sardinian short pasta."(6 Tips)
"On the weekend get the Pane Frattau, total no brainer"(3 Tips)
"The lasagna, burrata, and pasta dishes were amazing!"(12 Tips)
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Rachael OsborneNovember 14, 2014Simple, fresh, delicious food at a reasonable price, served in a cozy setting. Feels like a home cooked meal with all the neighbours. If I lived here this would definitely be a fave.
David HuAugust 11, 2014Despite what the name may lead you to believe, this is an amazing Italian restaurant (it apparently used to be a deli). They serve all the classics, sure you'll find something you like.- 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!
Nikki SyliantengOctober 11, 2015Totally exceeded my expectations, such a pleasant experience. Passed my Goldilocks standards. Lasagna was nicely portioned -- not too Garfield huge. Brooklyn Heights feels like a snow globe town.
Kevin SkobacJanuary 3, 2015The Malloredus Sardi Alla Campidanese was delicious - still thinking about the sauce. So we're the muscles, if you like some spice in the broth. Cash only, but good prices.
Bin YangSeptember 15, 2016Start with a big meat/cheese board then move on to the house made pastas. The daily specials are usually my go to, the last time I had a bottarga/clam spaghetti with white wine sauce - perfecto!
Alex RainertSeptember 9, 2012The name lulls you into thinking this is just another deli when in fact it's some of the best rustic italian food in Brooklyn. Great pastas. Laid back atmosphere too. Go here.
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
David BlackmanFebruary 3, 2016Good rustic Italian food in an intimate space. Somehow never has a wait for dinner but also always just crowded and lively enough inside.
Jeremy WilcoxJune 30, 2013A great restaurant with a deceptive name... it's actually specializes in really quaint Italian dishes (not your usual Olive Garden fare). Came here for brunch, and had excellent trophie al pesto.
karen bonna rainertAugust 13, 2012Get the trophie pasta. It's a specialty from Northern Italy that's hard to find in most Italian restaurants. It's light and delicious for a pasta dish.
First things first. Put some burrata in your face. Then, maybe grab some pappardelle. If there's a fish special, especially a Bronzino, eat that. It's fish, so no regrets, right?
Yera HaMarch 6, 2015This place is my new obsession. Beautiful, quaint, fairly priced. The lasagna was delicious. Try the drink of the night!
The Corcoran GroupJuly 14, 2011Warm and inviting restaurant with a simple menu and great service. We recommend the Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci Al Burron E Salvia – it’s delicious and fun to pronounce. Cash only.- Kyle ByeOctober 23, 2015Quaint and cozy Italian restaurant nestled at the corner of Joralemon and Columbia Pl. The lasagna, burrata, and pasta dishes were amazing!
Michael AnthonyMay 23, 2019One of my favorite little neighborhood restaurants. I really wish I lived closer to this place, because it was that good. Get the bruschetta and lasagna.
Isa SierraAugust 13, 2017Very delicious omelettes and charming atmosphere. The staff is also lovely.
ShahMay 17, 2015Beautiful spot with unusually great Italian food. Also great brunch from those who want to avoid that typical boring egg-filled fare.
Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.netJuly 13, 2015Dishes are incredibly thought out- a wonderful spot for a date, birthday party, or bite at the bar.
Oz LublingApril 11, 2013Great little Brooklyn heights treasure. The dinner features some really nice and authentic italian/Sardinian cuisine. The brunch is pretty tasty as well.
Francesca MasiaApril 29, 2013One of the top restaurants in the whole nyc. Malloreddus served with canonau wine is a must! Great service and great crowd. My fave :)
my friends and i have dreams about the malloredus pasta. great wines and their meat&cheese plate is a great value!
Amanda RellaJuly 21, 2017Cute little restaurant on one of the nicest streets in Brooklyn Heights. Unfortunately food did not live up to the excellent atmosphere. Nothing special about the food but the prices are very good.
My go to neighborhood brunch place. The pancetta omelette is great as well as the strawberry pancake special.
Julius TarngJuly 4, 2015Pasta pasta. Come here for lunch on a weekend - no wait. Cash only! Pane e frattau is super good
Audra CoulombeSeptember 4, 2013Delicious. Tastes like Italian home food. You think you don't want to get the chicken at a place like this because everything looks awesome, but get the chicken.
Denis MahonNovember 12, 2014One of the best experiences I've ever had. Phenomenal food, friendly staff and charming atmosphere. Single downside - cash only.
Gianna NebbiaSeptember 14, 2022I love how casual the place is. A total neighborhood spot with delicious no fuss food
Anna BoffettaApril 16, 2018Great value for money, one of the best bruschetta, very good coffee, super friendly staff
Ask Jean Paul for a recco, he never disappoints. Sardinian reds are a must. Specials are delish (yay fish stew) and, they have Sol! Yummers x quabillion! So nice.
My favourite restaurant in Brooklyn, hands down. Wonderful ambiance, food and service. Exceptional.
Janelle J.December 4, 2012Wonderful Sardinian restaurant in the food dead zone known as Brooklyn Heights. Their Panna cotta is delicious.
emi SolAugust 8, 2012the fish soup is amazing. pretty traditional sardinian food. coffee is a super no, unless the italian owners make it for you!
Melody GambinoOctober 16, 2014So darling and the bruschetta was filling and beautiful, but it was easily 80 degrees in there
Graham LindnerFebruary 27, 2017Cute and cozy with a small menu of delicious Italian plates. Cash only.
Lilo WittenbornFebruary 8, 2015Oh my gosh the mozzarella buffalo and the ricotta and spinach ravioli are amazing.
The staff is wonderful, and the specials are delicious and creative.
Michael LiOctober 30, 2014This neighborhood Scicilian find is just off the beaten path. The lamb tagliatelle is amazing.
Eric HinesDecember 14, 2015Classic Lasagna is good, reminds me of home. Tagliatelle is also very good.
Jenny PaxtonJuly 12, 2013Still not sure why this place is named River Deli. The pappardelle with mushrooms is heavenly.
Colton StaabMarch 7, 2020Such a cute neighborhood spot. The all of the pastas we ordered were delicious
The best pasta in the Heights, maybe in all of Brooklyn. Amazingly subtle dishes.
Try the trofie pasta with tuna and pesto. It is so good
Brendan HasenstabJune 3, 2014Genius pappardelle with mushrooms, and perhaps the most unusual ATM I've ever seen!
Courtney ReimerJune 27, 2010You MUST have the mussels. You think you've had mussels, but you haven't until you've had the perfectly cooked, perfectly garlicky mussels at River Deli.
Adam FlanaganMarch 2, 2011The potatoes that come with the steak are the most delicious thing you'll ever taste.
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(718) 254-9200
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