Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Brooklyn

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Brooklyn? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Michael's of Brooklyn

4.9

4.9 (966)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midwood

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated since 1964, Michael’s of Brooklyn offers three generations of pride and excellence at our restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Loyal customers visit from near and far to enjoy generations-old family recipes, lovingly handed down as a legacy of Italian tradition.

So come and join us as we celebrate the tastes of Italy in our elegantly appointed dining room. From delicious warm and cold antipasti and tantalizing pasta creations…to delectable seafood, veal and poultry entrees… tempting desserts, too. All served to you by a warm and friendly staff. Visit us today and find out why Michael’s has been a Brooklyn institution for nearly sixty years.

Top review

ValerieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous meal; great drinks; quality food; outstanding service. Great time! There’s a reason they are so busy!

Piccola Cucina Casa

4.9

4.9 (110)

$31 to $50

Italian

Boerum Hill

About the restaurant

Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.

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JimVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

We really enjoy coming here. Food and wine all first rate, and the staff makes you feel like an old friend. All pasta is made fresh on premises.

Cavatappi

4.9

4.9 (69)

$50 and over

Italian

Bensonhurst

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.

We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy a
delicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

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Susan

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Great neighborhood place. Food good. Service good. Make a reservation.

Piccoli Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (305)

$30 and under

Italian

Park Slope

About the restaurant

PICCOLI brings homemade cuisine straight from our píccola cucina to yours. Our philosophy is simple: quality and simplicity. When quality food meets seasoned hands, the simplest ingredients are elevated to become something spectacular.
We use only the highest quality products from sources we trust, both straight from Italy and local whenever possible. Our menu features Proscuitto di Parma, buffalo mozzarella delivered weekly from Napoli, organic mixed greens, and free-range, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken.

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Michelle

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

This restaurant did not disappoint. Definitely will go back and refer to family and friends.

Frankies Spuntino

4.9

4.9 (85)

$30 and under

Italian

Carroll Gardens

About the restaurant

Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.

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DanaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

10/10 recommend. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere.

Aurora - Williamsburg

4.9

4.9 (1730)

$50 and over

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg.
Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties.
The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar.
The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season.
Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

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Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

We had an incredible experience celebrating a birthday. The owner was so kind and accommodating and the food was incredible.

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Popular dish

NY Strip

Positano

4.8

4.8 (652)

$50 and over

Italian

Bay Ridge

About the restaurant

Positano is an Italian restaurant located in a quaint section of Bay Ridge. We offer Italian American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, dry-aged steaks, homemade fresh pasta dishes and more! Perfect for families, a date, or an event! We are an upbeat locale with both indoor and outdoor dining offered.

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Janet

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Great food. Great staff. Great place. Cant wait to go again

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Popular dish

Whole Branzino

Patrizia's Of Sheepshead Bay

4.8

4.8 (12)

$30 and under

Italian

Sheepshead Bay

About the restaurant

Patrizia’s has been a family oriented concept for over 25 years. Each Patrizia's location is individually owned and operated to ensure that your dining experience at Patrizia’s is always great. As with Italian tradition, every single customer is treated like family. Each dish is prepared with fresh organic ingredients that uses family recipes dating back over 150 years. Aside from dining in, we also provide pick-up, delivery and catering for all occasions. Superb food, impeccable service, and a unique family atmosphere distinguishes Patrizia’s from any other restaurant and makes it a one of a kind experience. With locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island (Hicksville, Massapequa, Commack & Hauppauge), Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan, Maspeth Queens, Red Bank, New Jersey & our always sunny locations in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach Florida & Aruba...Amazing family style dining is just around the corner.

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Lori

Dined 7 days ago

Great day spent with family! Food was great and service was as well! It was a wonderful experience!

Terre Pasta Natural Wine

4.8

4.8 (797)

$31 to $50

Italian

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Terre | Pasta & Natural wine is an Italian restaurant focused on homemade pasta, with a stunning wine list that features more than 100 Natural Wines, all served by the glass. All our menu - from our artisanal cheeses and "salumi", to our pasta, fish and meat options - is created with seasonal and unique ingredients from small producers, offering you a truly authentic Italian taste and experience. Our Natural wine list (with a huge selection of "skin contact"/orange wine) offers you the great "grape diversity" of Italy. From the mountains of Northern Italy, to the volcanic soil of Sicily, passing through the hills of Tuscany we welcome you to enjoy the beauty of our Country and our traditions one sip at a time. Terre offers a charming dining room where you can admire our five wood casks, the "battery" that age our "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP", a special "Tagliere" counter seating and a beautiful and secluted garden patio.

Top review

Daniel

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great dining experience with great atmosphere and service!

Mariella

4.7

4.7 (237)

$30 and under

Italian

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Rustic Italian Trattoria in beautiful Park Slope.