Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Brooklyn

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Il Colosseo Restaurant And Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (87)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bensonhurst

About the restaurant

Il Colosseo is an Italian restaurant that is a local favorite. The dining room here is small and intimate, which adds to the homey atmosphere the eatery provides. At the back of the dining room, Il Colosseo has an open kitchen where guests can watch as the talented kitchen staff prepares the food. The kitchen is dominated by a giant brick oven where the staff cooks up all of its incredible pizzas.Il Colosseo begins its menu with antipasti like fried calamari for two, baked clams, sautéed octopus, sautéed broccoli rabe and a pasta e fagioli soup with white kidney beans and fusilli noodles in a light tomato broth. Some of the various entrées diners can sample are a chicken Francese, spicy shrimp fra diavolo, veal piccata, pasta bolognese and the Frank Sinatra pasta made with black olives, clams, mussels and shrimp in a garlic and white wine sauce.

Top review

AlexanderVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Awesome food and drink coupled with great service and convenient location

U Omakase

4.9

4.9 (267)

$50 and over

Sushi

Greenpoint

About the restaurant

U Omakase offers a unique take on traditional Omakase dining. Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. This experience is meant to be social, sensory, surprising and most of all - fun!
With over 40 years of experience, our Veteran Chefs carefully curate a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients.

Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING.
We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile device to be notified of any openings.

*Please note that raw fish and shellfish are featured heavily in this Chef's tasting menu. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer modifications. Each seating will begin promptly.

Top review

Debby

Dined 2 days ago

Quality of the food was good. Staff was friendly. Would recommend.

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Experience

U Table

The River Cafe

4.8

4.8 (9326)

$50 and over

American

DUMBO

About the restaurant

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

Top review

Abdul

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience and excellent food! The service was very attentive!!

Baci Abbracci

4.8

4.8 (623)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Italian for 'kisses and hugs', baci&abbracci's Neapolitan-style pizzas and "fresh", "homey" dishes merit the trip on the L. The white-washed walls of this modern Williamsburg trattoria boasts a small bar, while the sun-kissed garden is an "enticing escape." Neighborhood folk love the bread, mozzarella and pasta which are made fresh daily. Your first order of business: Ordering a Peroni or glass of Italian wine. Then dig into belly-warming dishes like calamari, red beet and goat cheese gnocchi, and wood-fired pizzas (Time Out New York's Best New Pizza Joint 2007) . Finish off with the torta della nonna, with custardy sabayon, chocolate cream piping, and crushed, toasted pistachios. As delicious as the food, is the "exceedingly friendly" staff. See us on ABC news!
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=6287562

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Lattasha

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Try the black ink Pasta - it’s a must. This is so absolutely a yes.

Cecily

4.8

4.8 (142)

$31 to $50

American

Greenpoint

About the restaurant

We are two New York hospitality industry veterans, and Cecily is our Greenpoint home. Originally conceived during the pandemic as a mission-driven neighborhood restaurant with a deep and thoughtful wine list, where we could provide our employees meaningful profit sharing and ownership, and our guests incredible service. Cecily values a sense of place and neighborhood, delicious sustainable food, and responsible stewardship in our community.

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Caroline

Dined 4 days ago

Forget our servers names but they were both so lovely and helpful!!!

Montesacro BK

4.6

4.6 (227)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Montesacro introduces Pinsa and pays homage to Roman culinary traditions.

The enclosed garden with a retractable rooftop, perfect for every season, is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner, a casual get together with friends and private events.

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Rocco

Dined on May 14, 2025

Great pinsa and delicious suppli. Service was excellent.

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Popular dish

Garbatella

Popular dish

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

4.5 (5611)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

DUMBO

About the restaurant

Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food.

With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week.

Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

Top review

Maguy

Dined 1 day ago

Great food but so noisy and packed that it makes conversation inexistent.

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Level Restaurant & Bar

4.2

4.2 (168)

$50 and over

European

Sheepshead Bay

About the restaurant

The surreal atmosphere of this astonishing restaurant combines gentle feminine and ambitious masculine energies. The menu features elegant interpretations of European cuisine with a modern Asian influence. Our Chef, curated a delectable menu that impresses even the most refined palates.

Level offers some of the most exclusive dining experience in NY, and also responsible for throwing some of the most exquisite dance parties in the city.

We have a 15 minutes grace period for your reservation.

We kindly ask that all our guests adhere to smart casual dress code. Jackets are not requires but an elevated aesthetic should be observed. Level is a mature adult setting; guests under the age of 21 must complete their visit by 8pm. Physical proof of identity must be presented at the door, there are no exceptions.

Please note, that there is a cancelation and no show charge. Visit our website level.restaurant to learn about all of the restaurant’s reservations and payment policies.

Top review

Whittley

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

My experience was great!! The customer service was top tier and the food was amazing!! My server Christina was amazing!

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Experience

Live Sundays: Jazz, R&B & Soul

Experience

New Male Show

GOSHT

4.1

4.1 (60)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Brighton Beach

About the restaurant

We are halal steakhouse and burger restaurant located in the center of Brighton Beach. We are proud to become the new favorite restaurant for locals to meet friends & family for a meal or call for delicious food, delivered straight to their home. We serve steak and burgers cooked to perfection on Josper charcoal-grills, used at the Michelin star restaurants, delicious shakes from our baristas and desserts from our bakers year-round.

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JanilizVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jorge was a great host/server, amazing service & knowledgeable with great menu references. Would definitely recommend the Bone Marrow!

TABÚ - Williamsburg

4.1

4.1 (40)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to TABÚ, where Mexico's vibrant spirit merges with Williamsburg's energetic pulse—our fusion of bold flavors, lively entertainment, and innovative mixology cuisine. Proudly showcases a mosaic of regional flavors, from the coastal charm of Baja California to the ancient traditions of Oaxaca and Yucatan. With an extensive selection of tequila, mezcal, and other premium agave spirits, each offering ignites your taste buds and fuels your sense of adventure.

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Nathalie

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Tabú was a pleasant surprise with excellent service and unique take on Mexican cuisine. The ambiance is great for special occasions and space is beautiful.

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