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Ainslie

3.9 (716 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Classy
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Meatball Panini
Reshma B.

Good place for brunch in Williamsburg. Was surprisingly easy to find parking, but also close to the subway. Very large space, so good for large groups. A bit on the loud side, but we managed. They have a brunch special where you can get an entree and carafe of brunch cocktail for a set price. I got the meatball panini, which was decent size and came with a salad. I also enjoyed a couple mimosas. Service was good, the waitress checked on us numerous times.

Pizza
Lidia D.

Sunday afternoon with one of my girls! I was in the area and have been wanting to stop by here to try out their pizza and pasta. The ambiance was buzzy we got here around 4pm which was the ending of brunch turning into dinner. It's a huge place with 2 floors and it feels like you're in a tropical island with the decor. We ordered the hot honey pizza and I got their homemade beef + veal lasagna which was amazing! I would return and recommend

Margherita Pizza
Ashley L.

Came to Brooklyn for a birthday and stopped here for dinner! Got the espresso martini which was actually very good. All of the food was family style: my favorite appetizer was the wings and the pork ragu sliders. I loved how charred and grilled the wings were. I thought the Arancini was a little too salty. For our mains we had cacio e pepe, marghertia pizza and vodka penne. Unfortunately the cacio e pepe was not my favorite but the marghertia pizza made up for it. The vodka pasta was pretty good too. We were here during the Knicks final which made this so much more fun!

Margherita Pizza
Shealyn M.

Came here for a birthday dinner and had a good experience! Service was fast and friendly. The space itself is every cute and I loved the vibes. We were a large group and ordered from the family style menu. The appetizers and pizza were so awesomeee!!! Everything came out fast and tasted great. The pasta dishes we ordered were just okay. The cacio e pepe tasted like buttered noodles and the vodka pasta was kind of bland. Overall, I'd come back and just skip the pasta next time!

Carlan M.

The ambiance is beautiful. The manager really was the high point of the visit to be honest. She was polite attentive and offered remedies to mistakes made. She's relatable and a true professional. It's clear that she cares about the businesses and customers Now onto the three star rating. As I mentioned the ambiance is beautiful. It's holiday season so the establishment reflected that. We made revelations which I highly suggest especially for brunch which is clearly popular They were kind enough to seat my other party as I was running late. He placed my order and it was out just as I arrived. I ordered steak eggs with cheese. It came with fries and greens. The food was a 5/10 nothing memorable. I also ordered pancakes topped with ice cream. The best part was the ice cream. My other ordered pizza which he stated was tasty. We tried to take advantage of the brunch special which was quoted differently than what we charged. When the bill came it was almost a 70 dollar upcharge. We were not told the fine print at the time of ordering. Again the manager remedied the situation. Though she could not discount the correct bill it was suggested a comp in the future. Unfortunately I won't be back. Aesthetically the place is great. The bathrooms are clean and I will mentioned it all gendered multiple stalls which caught me by a serious surprise. It led to confusion with a lot of other guests but the individual closed stalls made up for it. Located near tons of public transportation

Vivian L.

Like all the reviews say, this spot is beautiful. It has tall ceilings and is large and spacious. The service, however, was unbearably slow. We came on a Sunday for brunch and it wasn't crowded. We waited very long to order and to pay. Maybe this is a staffing issue but, the bad service is very noticeable. Usually bad service doesn't bother me, but we were at the restaurant for 2 hours, mostly waiting to get our order taken and then waiting to pay. I honestly don't understand why anyone would recommend this place. I ordered the eggs Benedict. It was alright, nothing to write home about. The burger was just ok. Realistically, the food looks like it came from the diner...

Chain x Skrewball Whiskey's "Pie Hard: A Friendsgiving Event" - 11/20/25.
Alexis M.

Ainslie is a Italian Restaurant that can also serve as an event space. Ainslie at this location is in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, which is w/ in walking distance from the G & L Train. The Chain x Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey's "Pie Hard: A Friendsgiving" Event was held at Ainslie on 11/20/25. The event set-up at Ainslie was beautiful w/ gorgeous decor. Ainslie has multiple rooms as well as a bathroom on the first fl. & one downstairs. The "Pie Hard: A Friendsgiving" Event included food & drink pairings, a photo booth area, a DJ & a brief band performance & a Thanksgiving Trivia Game which was hilarious. Pairings were Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail Shots w/ Mini Thanksgiving Pies crafted by Chain. Skrewball Cocktail & Mini-Pie Pairings: 1.) Nuttin But Apple Mini Cocktail Morning After Pie - Turkey, Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy 2.) Nuts About Cherry Mini Cocktail Green Bean Supreme Pie - Green Beans, Mushrooms & Crispy Shallots 3.) Skrewy Banana Mini Cocktail Skrewed Choco Pecan Pie - Chocolate Pecan Pie w/ Whipped Cream Additional goodies included savory Pizza -flavored mini-pies, Cheeseburger- Flavored mini-pies, etc. Every mini-pie that they served was absolutely delicious. @eatatchain @skrewballwhiskey Shout-Out to all of the hardworking Staff! Everyone from the Servers, the Bartenders, the Greeters, etc. -they made us all geel so welcomed. Bartenders made well-prepared cocktails that were on the event menu - including the Skrewball Highball, Skrewy Mules, Nutty By Nature Savory Margarita, Banana Daiquiri- Style Shots, Salty Nut Shots, etc. The Jello Shots were so good! DJ Karl Brisseaux played a great medley of R&B, Hip-Hop, Socca, Reggae, Pop, etc. He had some of us up and dancing! Insta - @kbrissy ainsliebk.com @ainslienyc Ainslie's has Brunch Specials, Happy Hour, Weeknight Menu Specials & a host of other things. One can find out more information via their website & Instagram.

Margarita pizza
Wing C.

Great brunch spot! One of the best deals for bottomless brunch and the drinks (peace Bellini, mimosa, hard iced tea) are actually great. All the pastas are DELICIOUS, but pizzas needs more flavor. My biggest issue with the place is the service. I believe they hire many new servers and they don't know proper serving etiquette. There were MANY times where food is being served and they almost hit my friends right in the face. Better training is much needed!

Cacio e Pepe
Lily L.

Came here for a birthday party so the menu was already preselected. The staff was very attentive which I really appreciated because we were a huge group and they were super patient with us with all our drink orders and whatever else we requested on the side. The place was super cute and looked like we were dining in the middle of a greenhouse. No, on to the food, we started off with the Arancini which was nicely crispy and reminded me of an elevated mozzarella stick which I thought was super delicious. We also had the Calamari Fritti which we all enjoyed and devoured very quickly. On top of those appetizers, we had a classic Caesar which is your basic Caesar salad. Now moving on to the mains. We got a Cacio e Pepe which was a table favorite. It was nice and buttery and they gave us a huge bowl of Parmesan cheese on the side making the pasta very creamy. We also got a couple classic margarita pizzas which were very nice because it had a thin crust and a good amount of cheese on top. My absolute favorite was the French toast which was nice and crispy on the outside and so soft and fluffy on the inside. The maple syrup was great as well. I will be back one day to try the other dishes on their menu because after we finished all of the preselected food, we were all too full to order more and try more dishes.

Good times
James I.

First off ambiance, so chill & beautiful. Music playing at a decent volume. Perfect lighting. Staff kind, friendly & timely. Food delicious. This is my second visit. My wife has been here multiple times without a bad experience. Price is what you'd expect. Two thumbs up!

Chandler R.

We had brunch here today and it was divine! Our server Jasmine was fantastic! She was so funny, charming; and knew the menu back to front. I had the espresso martini, and it's probably the best one I've had at brunch in forever! The French toast is incredible. We also did the meatballs (interesting pair on our end) but we loved it!! Ambiance inside is amazing. Super spacious and a really vibe. They had a DJ for brunch and it was great!! Perfect volume and the music was really good. We will definitely be back (a lot)

Ainslie Burger (Brunch)
Lorraine T.

Brunch Flop! Came here on Memorial Day for brunch. As soon as we stepped in I noticed there wasn't anyone at the hostess stand. So I proceeded to walk to the bar area to greet the rest of my party. We then walk back to the hostess area where there is now a young woman standing. I explain we have reservations, she's silent for a while then motions for us to follow her. We were seated and after 10mins our waiter approached. The energy here was horrible. Service was horrible. Food was horrible. I went with the Brunch Burger which I requested to be cooked well done. The burger was medium at best. I showed the waitress, she asked if I wanted another burger or anything else and I declined. She did comp the burger from the bill. I was unimpressed with the entire experience.

Wood Fired Wings
Mizan R.

Top tier service good quality eats authentic flavors and wonderful atmosphere it was very cozy and good lighting too. the waitress was very kind and helpful such a delight. we went with all her recommendations and it was all hits! the roasted gnocchi perfect for summer was pillow soft and packed with flavor. the cacio pepe was al dente and delicious just wish it was more creamier! the star of the show were the rosemary wood fired wings top tier best wings in the area good food good vibes 10/10

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Went for a brunch event with over 20 people and the service and food fantastic! The scenery inside was very nice as well

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Ask the Community - Ainslie

Is it kid friendly?

Yes. I bought my 6 month old.

What is the portion of Family style meal?

Is the outdoor covered and heated? Thanks!!

It is covered, but when I went it was hot outside and I did not see a heat lamp. I wonder as it gets colder wound they add one but I think you would have to call to confirm.

If you bring a child, is the child also charged full price if they sit at table for bottomless brunch? We were charged full price for our child at my friends table, and wanted to make sure if it was mistake or not.

Only if the child is drinking bloody marys and mimosas

Do they take cash or only card?

How eva you want to spend ur money, they will take it...

How's the parking here?

Street parking. You would have to look around the area.

Is the only brunch option to do the family-style menu, or is there an a la carte for if you only have 2 people?

Oh they absolutely have the a la carte version too They dong advertise it though but the regular menu is available too

Does the $28 bottomless brunch include an entree or is that just for drinks?

Sure that package includes also a brunch entry and select brunch cocktails fir big groups 8 or more package is $38

Is Ainslie kid-friendly during brunch? Do you offer high chairs?

Yes, they do and are very accommodating

How loud is it on a weekend? Can you hear yourself talk?

It is loud but you can still have a conversation. But if you're sensitive to sounds it might be a little loud.

Is happy hour for the bar area only?

Happy Hour is throughput the entire restaurant - hope this helps😊

What time do you stop serving food? Drinks?

Hi Megan, Our kitchen closes at 11pm Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 12 midnight. Drinks available until close.

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Review Highlights - Ainslie

“Me and the wife went down to Brooklyn for a fancy dinner date to celebrate my birthday and it did not disappoint.”

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