This elegant restaurant is an all rounder. The ambiance is soft and perfect for fine dining. Staff and service is very professional and attentive. While dining here, do not miss out on trying out from the wide selection of about 500 wines available from around the globe. Known for its Pastas, some of the other dishes worth trying are Burrata, Fiocchi con Formaggio with pear and the Pollo alla Martini. Also, host a private event or gathering here, the catering is great. Visit the website for more information.
Located near the scenic waterfront in Brooklyn, the now-legendary Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria offers excellent pizzas and other delicacies. Cooked in a brick oven, the pies emerge crispy, fresh, and pleasantly charred. The toppings always consist of choicest ingredients, including delectable sausages, bacon, meatballs, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese. Other dishes on the menu include a variety of fresh salads, desserts, calzones, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Over the years, Grimaldi's has earned its share of faithful customers, who consider this to be the best pizza in New York City.
Chateau of Spain offers exquisite Spanish cuisine with an elegant dining experience. The interiors are tastefully decorated with soft lights, wooden furniture and artistic paintings. The extensive use of wood sets the tone of the the decor in whole. Delicious and garnished beautifully, the food promises to capture the essence of Spanish cuisine. The menu has an eclectic assortment of Spanish delicacies along with a few Portuguese culinary delights as well. The place is perfect for intimate family lunches, birthday parties or grand wedding dinners. Whatever be the occasion, Chateau of Spain restaurant promises to deliver a dining experience to cherish forever.
Graziella's Italian Bistro is one place you will definitely enjoying going to. The traditional Italian cuisine here is authentic in taste with huge portions and affordable prices. You will be delighted to see the menu consisting of an array of pork, lamb, steaks, chicken veal, handmade pastas and a wide selection of sea food. The extensive wine list adds its charm to the sophisticated meal. The dim and relaxed setting makes it one of the most pleasant and memorable meals. The restaurant also offers a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 200 guests for private events, functions and celebrations. The service here is extremely professional and attentive and apt for families and couples. Call ahead for more information, or check out their website.
Created by Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato while out at sea, Serafina has stamped its presence across the globe. It promotes Northern Italian flavors with an array of brick-oven pizza and handmade pasta, as well as delicious meat and seafood dishes made from the choicest ingredients and traditional recipes. Dine out on the breezy patio or in the company of Michela Martello's inspiring paintings inside. End your meal with signature Italian dessert imports Tiramisu or Panna Cotta.
Championing the cause of sustainable food systems, Blue Hill Café and Grain Bar presents delectable American fare to New Yorkers. Reflecting their approach toward sustainability, the extensive menu on offer comprises meals rich in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Helmed by Chef Dan Barber, the kitchen rustles up a multicourse meal, replete with theatrical presentation that aims to shine a spotlight on the land’s produce. Ideal for a leisurely brunch, Blue Hill Café and Grain Bar welcomes many a curious diner looking to savor quality meals in a picturesque locale. Come for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience and still be completely blown away! Some might say this is a "pricey" meal, but what you get is well worth top dollar. The staff could not be sweeter or more accommodating, making you feel special.
Rincón Melania is a popular restaurant which serves Ecuadorian flavors with an interior characterized by nothing but few photographs and artifacts including artworks of Ecuadorian origin. The main reason behind Rincón Melania’s popularity is its promise of serving authentic Ecuadorian cuisine. The absolute favorites of the menu here consists of Maduros con Queso, Bolon de Chicharrón, Pernil, Pechuga a la Plancha, Carne Asada and Entraña.
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.