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Where We Take Friends for Meals Visiting Brooklyn
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items After living in Brooklyn for years, these are the restaurants Benjamin and I keep coming back to—and the ones we take friends to when they visit. They're not necessarily the trendiest or hardest to get into. They're simply places we've enjoyed enough...
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One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. Fresh pasta, great service, and a cozy atmosphere that keeps me coming back.
Sociale
One of my go-to Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. Cafe Spaghetti serves excellent handmade pasta in a welcoming, unpretentious setting that makes it easy to recommend to both locals and visitors.
Cafe Spaghetti
One of my favorite newer additions to the neighborhood. The team behind Cafe Spaghetti has created a restaurant that respects the history of the space while making it feel fresh, lively, and worth returning to
Bar Ferdinando
My go-to neighborhood spot for Mexican food. Consistently delicious, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere that makes it just as good for a quick meal as a leisurely dinner.
Mex Carroll's Diner
Fresh seafood, great oysters, and one of my favorite surprises in Brooklyn: the caviar grilled cheese. It's a unique twist on comfort food that's absolutely worth ordering.
Pearl's Dive
A Brooklyn landmark known for seafood and old-school charm. Come hungry—the seafood platters are generous, and the lobster is always a great choice.
Lundy's of Brooklyn
We've moved out of the neighborhood, but we still have My Little Pizzeria deliver to us. That's probably the strongest recommendation I can give.
My Little Pizzeria
Red Hook Tavern has earned its reputation for one of New York City's best burgers, and it lives up to the hype. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant where every detail—from the food to the service—keeps me coming back.
Red Hook Tavern
Defonte's proves that simple food done exceptionally well never goes out of style. Their oversized Italian sandwiches are packed with flavor, and it's one of those places every sandwich lover should experience at least once.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Sal Tang's takes familiar Chinese-American favorites and gives them a creative upgrade. Their twist on General Tso's chicken is one of my favorite dishes in Brooklyn, and it's the first thing I recommend to anyone trying the restaurant.
Sal Tang's
Popina is one of those restaurants I recommend when someone wants a meal that feels a little special without being overly formal. The food is consistently excellent, and the pie alone is worth the visit.
Popina
Our go-to neighborhood sushi restaurant. Fresh, consistently good, and a great choice when you want solid sushi without traveling across the city.
Katana Sushi
It's become more of a splurge for us these days, but Al Di La remains one of the best Italian meals we've had in Brooklyn. When we're celebrating something special, it's still near the top of the list.
al di là Trattoria
We discovered Surfish during the pandemic and bundled up to eat outside in the cold. Even freezing temperatures couldn't distract from how incredible the food was. We've been back ever since.
Surfish Bistro