Location: Brooklyn
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Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Brooklyn. It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
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9. Aurora
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By MartinC132
Ate here with a friend who lives locally. Lovely outdoor garden space especially welcome on a very warm evening. Varied menu with good range of specials. Octopus starter particularly memorable and all pasta dishes deemed good. We all had the cherry & ricotta special dessert - huge but very tasty. Recommended.
8. Da Claudio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
In the heart of lower Manhattan, Da Claudio brings a locally sourced seasonal Italian menu and friendly modern aesthetic to one of the oldest streets in New York. It's Nassau/Ann street location is rich with both history and possibility. Da Claudio embrac
Reviewed By einartryggvi
We ordered few different pasta dishes and all very excellent. I had cacio e pepe which was super good and succulent. I also tasted the carbonara which was also very good. Highly recommended in downtown NYC.
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7. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By CindyMNTraveler
After reading the reviews I had high expectations. The wine recommendations were excellent but the waiter was a bit pushy recommending too much food! We had a seafood/veggie combo appetizer and the Sicilian rice balls. Be prepared for fish and shrimp complete with heads and eyes. My sister did not like her grilled seafood plate, it looked a little too fresh from the sea. The pastas were good but a bit too al dente. Super loud once it fills up, can't really have a conversation. Next time I'll try somewhere else. Cute little place and Spring Street is a fun area for strolling.
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6. Song E Napule
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By StevenHarrison
This place is amazing! The real deal! I have never found a better restaurant in NYC! This is now my absolute favorite! Truly authentic food. Not only the most authentic Pizze Napolitane I've ever eaten (and rivals with some I've eaten actually IN Napoli) but pastas and appetizers are all unbelievably authentic and great quality. The entire restaurant has a feeling of love. Love for food, love for customers, love for life! I love this place!!! All the guys who work here have a wonderful sunny and friendly disposition and really understand customer service. They seem to love their customers and strive to make each customer feel special. With so few tables and such quality I hate to reveal these truths about the place and let out the secret because I always want to find "my table" and "my spot" here and return to find the same quality, prices, authenticity. Somehow I have a feeling this won't change. This place reminds me of how NYC used to be. This is old NY at its best. It's a great great place and if you've actually eaten in Napoli you will appreciate it even moreso. This place....!!! I love it!!! Special thanks to Luca/Lucca (?) for running the show and doing it so well!!!
5. San Carlo Osteria Piemonte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 644 reviews
Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. The land in Northern Italy is very rich in tastes and flavors to be discovered. There are such delicacies as the white truffle of
Reviewed By Spankynozbest
Decent, not bad. Nothing special. Risotto with gorgonzola and pear had no flavor. Vitello tonato presentation had too much sauce; rolls of vitello don't work as it becomes gummy in your mouth; slices and lighter, less sauce is needed. Horrible lingering fish smell from the kitchen at two points in the evening. Personable staff. New York prices. Don't think I'll return.
4. Tomino - Taberna Gallega
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
'Benvidos' a Tomiño. Our menu is a combination of traditional and modern Galician and Spanish cuisine. It focuses on tapas, and shareable main dishes. A few to highlight would be the Pulpo a Feira, Empanada del dia, Arroz con Bogavante, and the Chuleton d
Reviewed By tywo
Invited to a friendsâ golden anniversary at this Spanish place in the middle of Chinatown and Little Italy, I found a smallish, narrow restaurant with wonderful food. Top notch ingredients with delicious seasoning delighted the foodies. Tapas sampled included ham croquettes, fish croquettes, octopus, pork/potato/egg, chicken/chorizo in a thin crepe sandwich â all to be recommended. Entrees were a very flavorful and tender beef plus a lobster and fish paella. The latter was interesting in that it was moist like risotto, not dry. Desserts were equally great. At dinner, the noise level was a bit much for me but not overwhelming. The service was just right, there when needed and patient with questions.
3. Cafe Mogador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By Amygkaufman
Cute cafe in Williamsburg! Stopped in for brunch on a Wednesday at 11:30, no wait! Moroccan egg dish could have been spicier like a shakshuka, but still good flavor. Pita was an odd texture? Add on homemade sausage was great (moderate spiciness) - similar in flavor to a chorizo. Coffee was good, but the only nondairy option was oat milk? Odd that no almond milk or coconut milk was available.All in all good quality and cute ambience. Would return!
2. Piccola Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By LanceT_12
This is a tiny place on Prince Street. It can be a little noisy with everyone being seated very close to each other, but it's tolerable. We had bruschette for an appetizer. It was the classic version with olive oil and tomatoes and was awesome. Three of us had lasagna, and the fourth person had penne with tomato sauce and basil. They have a lava cake that isn't on the menu, and the two who had it were fans. All of the food was excellent. Reservations have to be made a month in advance and are recommended. However, there were a few folks who came without reservations after 8 p.m. who were able to be seated. Prices are pretty low for food of this quality.
1. Piccola Cucina Osteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2455 reviews
Reviewed By TTWindom
Excellent food, excellent service, very small, crowded, noise level high. We picked a delightful Italian wine, ordered two appetizers, the arancini and a special appetizer which was a bruschetta with burratta and octopus. They both were very good and the portions were Hugh, we certainly only needed one. For entrees we enjoyed Tagliatelle wild boar ragu and a special squid ink pasta with seafood. Make a reservation you will have a wonderful time.
