We'll be offering restaurant reviews in the future. For now, here are six places worth visiting; even a list as brief as this one suggests the varied approaches to Italian cuisine to be found in the borough of Brooklyn.
Al di la. One of the most dependable, and truly exceptional, Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. Venetian style. Plan ahead - no reservations, so arrive at opening time or wait in their wine bar around the corner. Moderate/expensive. 248 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn 718.783.4565
Grimaldis - lots of disagreement these days whether Grimaldi's is still worth it, but is well known for its Patsy's style thin-crust pizzas. On good days, they're really good. Beware the long lines, regardless of the weather. Inexpensive. 19 Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn 718.858.4300
Here's a little-known old style place: Lodomini's. Try the pizza with mussels or of spaghetti with tripe and peas. 871 Third Avenue, Brooklyn 718.768.4373
If there's one reason for pizza-lovers to come to Brooklyn, it must be DiFara's. Domenico DeMarco is a true saint; there has never been a better pizza made in New York, period. Also long lines but it's worth it. Once you finally order, stay at the counter to assure that your pizza is being made, then witness a master at work. Inexpensive. 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn 718.258.1367 (pictured above)
Grimaldis - lots of disagreement these days whether Grimaldi's is still worth it, but is well known for its Patsy's style thin-crust pizzas. On good days, they're really good. Beware the long lines, regardless of the weather. Inexpensive. 19 Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn 718.858.4300
Here's a little-known old style place: Lodomini's. Try the pizza with mussels or of spaghetti with tripe and peas. 871 Third Avenue, Brooklyn 718.768.4373
If there's one reason for pizza-lovers to come to Brooklyn, it must be DiFara's. Domenico DeMarco is a true saint; there has never been a better pizza made in New York, period. Also long lines but it's worth it. Once you finally order, stay at the counter to assure that your pizza is being made, then witness a master at work. Inexpensive. 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn 718.258.1367 (pictured above)
Locanda vini e Olii is a charming Clinton Hill restaurant/wine bar known for its homey, Tuscan-style food. Housed in an antique pharmacy. Inexpensive/medium 129 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn 718.622.9202
D.O.C. Wine Bar - how many Sardinian wine bars have you visited? This one has a very good selection. Inexpensive/moderate 83 North 7th Street, Brooklyn 718.963.1925
Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Red Hook has been around long before any of the neighborhood's artists were born - even before their grandparents were born. Try any hero with fried eggplant - simple but superb. Inexpensive. 379 Columbia Street, Brooklyn 718.855.6982
D.O.C. Wine Bar - how many Sardinian wine bars have you visited? This one has a very good selection. Inexpensive/moderate 83 North 7th Street, Brooklyn 718.963.1925
Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Red Hook has been around long before any of the neighborhood's artists were born - even before their grandparents were born. Try any hero with fried eggplant - simple but superb. Inexpensive. 379 Columbia Street, Brooklyn 718.855.6982
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