Amazing food, very nice and knowledgeable staff, great ambiance…read more Best restaurant in prospect heights!

Um, I love this spot…read more Delicious food, strong coffee, and vibrant service that loves explaining the different seasonal offerings. Shares the crab salad on toast and the omelette and my husband and I both agreed almost immediately that we'd be back. Such a good spot to go to for a great brunch. Also, the backyard patio area looked beautiful, can't wait to dine their next :)

snagged a reservation for sunday since im moving out of the park slope area, needed to try sofreh…read moresince i live so close to it immediately walking in the restaurant is cozy. we were sat outside which was nice minus the mosquitoes. we immediately got to ordering: date salad, eggplant dip, mushrooms, and beef stew the mushrooms were insanely good. marinated with saffron and other herbs/spices ive never had something like this and it truly hit the spot. the eggplant dip we found ourselves licking the bowl clean it was good. the date and tahini salad no lie wasnt my favorite. ive had this type of salad and been known to like it but for some reason it didnt hit, maybe because the dressing was just sitting on top of a wedge of lettuce and it was hard to cut through for the main we did the beef stew which was so aromatic and cozy. im glad we went with this main because it was filling and honestly really good def recommend and would return

Consistently excellent…read more Started going here before it was hot! Love the lamb. Wonderful food.

Super cute brunch spot! food was good and tasted really fresh. Prices were reasonable for nyc and…read moreeven more reasonable knowing they source their ingredients from local farmers. The indoor main area was so charming, like a little cottage. Get a reservation!

Wow what a cool find! After walking over the Brooklyn bridge into Dumbo, we ventured off to vinegar…read morehill house for a much needed breakfast. Everything about this place was just the perfect vibe we were looking for. Easy menu. Good food. Great people. I could stay all day here just talking to our bartender and kitchen staff. The comte cheese in the omelet was divine! The sourdough peach pancake was sinful! My boyfriend even had a shot with hr cook! Such great times! Will be back for sure next time we're in town.

A Brooklyn Institution Frankies 457 Spuntino has been a…read morepopular Carroll Gardens institution since 2004, founded by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli -- known lovingly throughout Brooklyn as "the Franks." In the two decades since they opened their doors on Court Street, they have become far more than a restaurant. It is a neighborhood culinary touchstone, and proof that consistent Italian cooking done with care and soul never goes out of style. I live not far from Court Street, and the walk to Frankies was its own kind of anticipation, hoping not to get lost with Google maps redirecting me on different streets, in the same urban sprawl neighborhood the entire way. Food is a universal language. Like football (GO USA! Shockingly, Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup!)-- it crosses every border, every culture, every generation. It is common ground. And Frankies, from the moment you arrive, the restaurant speaks that language fluently. The Setting The cozy interior exudes a vintage charm -- tin ceilings, Edison bulbs, exposed brick walls. The kind of warm dining room that makes you want to settle in, order another bottle of wine, and stay for hours. On a weekday night, our table of four was not rushed. And then there is the magical garden at Frankies which is one of Brooklyn's quiet treasures -- a scenic, verdant escape that feels a world away from the subway humming just beyond the gate. That evening, we looked across the garden to find a private party in full swing. And then -- because this is New York, and New York never stops surprising you -- we spotted Matt Damon among many star-studded guests, hosting what appeared to be a birthday celebration, perhaps a belated toast for his The Odyssey co-star Tom Holland. Only in Brooklyn. Only at Frankies. The Olive Oil Frankies organic extra virgin olive oil is exceptional -- clean, grassy, peppery, delicious. It is available at the restaurant and online, and I order it regularly. This olive oil elevates everything it touches. If you leave Frankies without a bottle, go back. The Food We arrived to catch up and the table was exactly what a great Italian meal should be -- jovial, generous, noisy with laughter, plates passed and shared with a Barolo wine my friend Susan, an experienced sommelier, picked from the wine selection. The meatballs are legendary -- feather-light, tender, lavished with raisins and pine nuts, served in a rich, satisfying sauce that tastes like it has been simmering since morning. These are, without question, the best meatballs in Brooklyn. Walking out the door, I told the manager you have the best meatballs in town. He agreed, then laughed. " I have been telling everyone that for years." The mozzarella plate was fresh, silky, and perfectly plated-- simple and stunning in the way that only the best ingredients can be. The cavatelli with hot sausage and browned sage butter and the house-made gnocchi are a staple of the kitchen and it earns every word of its reputation. Mamma mia! We left stuffed. We left happy. We left already planning our return.

Disclaimer -- I'm seldom impressed by Italian food, so I'm a pretty harsh critic…read more Long story short, this place is completely fine if you like Italian food -- it has fresh pasta and some interesting flavourful items but otherwise, it was completely fine and overpriced, like most Italian places. -Fennel & Celery Root Salad -- fine, but 19$? -Cavatelli with Hot Sausage & Browned Sage Butter & Papapardelle with Braised Lamb Ragu -- slightly undercooked, even for al dente; the noodles were sticking together. These two "crowd favourites" felt very one note. -Eggplant Marinara -- yum, you can't go wrong. -Tiramisu -- really good, I would come back for this. -The Service -- really attentive and good...until you're trying to leave the place. We told them at 5:45 PM we were running to a show at a nearby place, and despite them making DIRECT eye contact several times, we left at 6:30 PM because they were slow with getting us the bill. I get the local love, but I wouldn't come back or seek this out since it's tucked away and service was slow.

Food here is excellent 10/10. Coming from a Lebanese background it's authentic and true to taste…read more It's rare to find a tasty kibbeh but Nabila's doesn't disappoint. The service was also great with really nice staff. It would be great if they put some more love into the decor and aesthetic. They also don't have a liquor license which seems be out of their control but hopefully they get one soon as proper cocktails would be a great complement to this delicious food.

Nabila's is an especially inviting Lebanese restaurant in Cobble Hill that made me forget for a…read moresecond that it's just a neighborhood bistro. There were some tasty items, but overall it was not worth the trip from Williamsburg. The favorite of the evening was without a doubt the batata harra. The potatoes were perfectly textured and well seasoned. While overall I much prefer Huda for Lebanese fare in Brooklyn, this dish was better done here. The cold mezze were all pretty bland and didn't leave much of an impression despite a healthy pouring of olive oil. The fattoush was fine - I do wish they had some sort of fatteh on the menu as well. If I have a hankering for arak in the neighborhood, I might stop in again for a snack.

You know when you crave something very specific? Your mom's cooking. Your aunt's chocolate cake…read more Something that just hits a very particular spot. Cafe Spaghetti's meatballs are that for me. I walked in, the hostess found me a seat at the bar, and the bartender was attentive from the start. The whole place has a great energy. Old Italian music mixed with just enough 'ABA and 80s electro to somehow make perfect sense. The Caesar was easily big enough for two, and everything felt very reasonably priced. But yes...the meatballs. They were perfect. Soft, rich, a little fatty in the best possible way. The kind of bite that makes you stop and think, wait... what is this? I've had plenty of meatballs, but this is THE meatball. The benchmark now. The one everything else gets compared to. Wonderful place. Definitely somewhere I want to bring friends and family just so I can say, "You have to try this meatball."

Honestly, the food was pretty mediocre. It's def a beloved neighborhood spot, but the Italian…read morecuisine in nyc is so common and plentiful that I've def had better. I wasn't blown away by their pasta dishes and their apps were quite small and tasted pretty standard. What we got: - Meatballs: Pretty good, a bit salty. The better of our 2 apps! - Brussel Sprouts: Good, but they were a bit too greasy and overly topped with grated parm. I did enjoy the crispier bits and crispy pepperoni pieces, but other than that, it was underwhelming + overpriced. - Ricotta Agnolotti: Drenched in too much butter that it made the dish feel heavy. I didn't think the balsamic went as well with the ricotta imo, but the pasta was cooked well. - Tagliatelle Ragu Bolognese: Good, basic dish with a HEALTHY dollop of ricotta. - Spaghetti alla Vongole: Flavor was pretty mild throughout. For the price, I can make this at home. - Bucatini Carbonara & Spaghetti Pomodoro: Classic pasta dishes. Can't really mess these up - Chicken Milanese: I wish they dressed the arugula with something - radish, radicchio, anything!! - Skirt Steak: SO underwhelming!! The crispy potatoes were FIRE though! Staff here were great! Very friendly and not overbearing. Overall, a decently sized restaurant + fits the standard for a neighborhood spot.

great but the portions seem to be shrinking....I come here about once a week and wish you all would…read morerethink how the portions are too small for the price. The staff really hustle and they are great and the food is great. Love it here!

I chose to celebrate my mother's special birthday here and I am very glad that I did. From the…read moreinitial phone call, to later ironing out the details with Patricia via email (who is just as lovely in person) to Kate's welcome and service everything was professional and at the same time personable. Food is absolutely delicious! Their escargot is top notch (and I've had plenty in my life) flavorful without being greasy, steak done right, their mushrooms truffle croquettes are scrumptious, the foie gras and a latte done right. The only item I wasn't too crazy about was the tarte tatin, a bit salty for my palate and one other slight no for us was is that it's a bit too dim. I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you Chez Moi for making our celebration warm, cozy, and very pleasant.

10/10 food but the best aspect was the service. We had Gretchen as a server and she was IMPECCABLE…read more Timely, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu. She was truly a joy & made the experience so much better.

I came here on an impromptu date night where we were seated in the enclosed outdoor patio. When you…read morefirst walk into this restaurant, it seems quaint with a couple tables and bar seats, but the backyard is huge. People host weddings, birthdays, and special events here with the space. Since we came during happy hour from 5-6pm on weekdays, we took advantage of the deals. We each had a glass of house wine (HH $10 each), which was solid. We also started off with some Sourdough Bread ($10), which was not complimentary. The bread is pretty big with half a loaf though and the sponginess of the bread was perfect to dip into the olive oil. For our main course, we both got the happy hour pastas. I had the Carbonara ($15) and he had the Amatriciana ($15). The pastas are really good and fulfilling with lots of flavor. The pasta is definitely worth it during happy hour for $15 each, but pricey at regular price. For the value, I'd come back again but only during happy hour. The thing is that there's so many Italian spots in the neighborhood to make this place stand out from the rest, especially with the higher price point.