Caffè Aronne is known for its flavorful organic coffee that is prepared with ethically sourced beans. You can rest assured of quality as the café utilizes fine quality beans that are sourced from various parts of the world. This café is also known for its unique catering service on wheels, an apé espresso bar. After enjoying a lovely cup of coffee, you can bag home coffee beans and other coffee products from their store.
Fiore's is an Italian-American grocery store and deli that retails specialty meats, cheeses and condiments. The cash-only store has earned a reputation for some of the best sandwiches this side of Hoboken and certainly one of the best home-made mozzarella you'll find in town. Each day the shop offers a daily special sandwich from the cult-classic roast beef and mozzarella or "muz" as its known by regulars, to the flavorful prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich. Get here early to avoid the lines out the door at peak lunch hour.
Delicious aromas of Italy waft from this cozy nook in Williamsburg. Flowers, Parmesan, and condiments adorn the tables and books lie quietly in the corner, as jazz music effortlessly soothes you. It is ideal for a quick but quiet lunch, with different types of pizza to choose from. This is ideally a place for gourmet pizza lovers, who like pies with bold Italian flavors or unusual and innovative toppings. Gorgonzola & grape, Burrata & Truffle Oils, Rustica, Pissaladiere, Prosciutto di Parma are some popular favorites. The delicious sauce and the fresh mozzarella you use to customize your pie, are all made in-house. Some of the ingredients are sourced from Italy, the others are fresh and sourced locally.
Nestled in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Emma's Torch is a non-profit culinary organization that strives to train and help refugees kick-start their careers in the food service industry. The restaurant is named after poet and activist Emma Lazarus, who devoted her life to uplifting a neglected portion of society, the refugees. Its kitchen is manned by a team of hardworking professionals and trainees from all walks of life, who bring with them a host of gastronomic traditions and recipes. The menu is ever-changing, giving in to whims of the season and designed to keep things interesting. You can order small plates, large plates, or even drop by for brunch. Happy hour commences Tuesdays through Fridays, 5p onward.
Lillo Cucina Italiana is a little café serving Italian delicacies to its patrons in New York City. With a wide range of items listed on its menu, this little eatery is known for serving them at extremely reasonable prices too. Go for the fresh La Grande Bellezza sandwich, pork ribs, polpette al Parmigiana, or the delicious tiramisu; nothing can go wrong at this place.