So a friend and I decided to dine out on a Tuesday, thinking that most places would be empty, well not EVELINA. We were able to snag an early seating at 6:30. Note: reservations are not required but definitely suggested!! This place was packed. Every table sat, but a few chairs at the bar. I give this place 5 stars, EVERYTHING was lovely! The dim lights, (I love a dark and moody restaurant) noise level, talk-able but good music in the background, food, drinks, service.... all of it TOP NOTCH. Let's get into the deets.... I ordered the Portia cocktail... if you like Mezcal, you should definitely try this one. Smoky and a little sweet, it was a delicious drink We order Pinsa Bianca for appetizers, the bread, roasted peppers and whipped ricotta all made for a light but delish start. We then dove into the rib-eye (for 2) DELICIOUS ! One of the best steaks outside of a steakhouse I have had. The marbling gave it great flavor, salted well and the perfect char on the outside, it was accompanied by French fries and broccolini. All a great addition; The broccolini was surprisingly not too bitter which was nice. To round it off we ordered their version of a Lemon tart! It was the perfect level of sweet and tart! Yummmo Overall a great place for dinner, run don't walk, you won't be disappointed! You'll thank me later read more

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We went for a Mother's Day brunch. The place was packed. Lots of families with kids and babies 9our server was friendly and sweet and helped guide our decisions. We got the lobster with white asparagus with eggs to share. Yum. It really did not need the eggs. The hollondaise was delicious. We ordered. Oxtail rags, carbonara, and the fish pasta -Sardinian nod. All were excellent. The carbonara could have used a bit of pepper and a bit more pecorino. Guanciale? Or bacon? Also had the scallops which we loved. I ordered a Bellini but it was not a Bellini. No peach. Just a cherry - odd. The Lemon scone was the best we have had - served with cream and lemon curd. Amazing The Carmel custard dessert - was rich but a bit one note. It did come with a crunchy buttery cookie. The ice creams were homemade. The restaurants is lovely. Food wonderful. Service friendly and quick. But it is so loud you are literally yelling at your companions. Maybe they could turn down the music ? Regardless. We love this place! read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day and we were lucky to be able to get a table without a reservation it seems from what we overheard other guests saying! The service was great, our server was very attentive and made great recommendations. I loved their mocktails! I loved the Rosie and I don't recall the name of the second one but they were great! Our entrees were nice and filling. I appreciate that the ravioli wasn't just 4 pieces like it is at other restaurants. Dessert - the affogato was delish! I loved the crunch in the ice cream. It was my first time trying affogato so I don't have anything to compare it to but I enjoyed it. The restaurant itself was busy but they have an outdoor section (nice and warm) and while they had like two or three small tables available when we got there, by the time we left they were all busy. I'd recommend Evelina's! read more

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The cocktails are a must and the food was delightful. You know it's a good restaurant when it's busy and full on a Tuesday nice. read more

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Evelina is a cute place a few blocks from Fort Greene Park with a cute outdoor gelato shop during the summer. Our waiter was very nice when taking our order and helping us figure out if we needed the steak but was not seen after. He looked like the only person taking orders. We definitely went big ordering a slew of apps, pastas and the steak to share for a party of four. We did not need both the pinsa Bianca and the prosciutto. I thought all 3 pastas were good with the burrata ravioli being my favorite. The steak was just alright. I found the pieces to be cut too thick making it hard to chew. Happy we went but probably wouldn't go out of our way to come again. read more

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Great ambiance, service and food. Seamless reservation. Last reservation was 2:45pm we made through their website. read more

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Get papardelle and pancakes - life's gonna feel better ;) Great quality food, vibe, and service. Coming back for dinner next time!

We were able to snag a last minute reservation during the snow storm for brunch. The endive salad was great and reignited a spark for the veggie. While the eggs benedict was tasty, what was the mushroom cream ravioli. Any of the pastas looked like a good order and I would choose over the traditional brunch options. read more

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We really like Evelina and frequent the place during pleasant warm spring/fall evenings. The appetizer's and pasta's are always quite delicious, and their cocktails are nice as well. They can get really busy but the service is always solid, and they try their best to seat you even without a reservation when possible. It's got a nice brooklyn-chic vibe on the inside, with a matching modern Italian menu that some reasonable amounts of dish rotation to keep it interesting. If you're looking for really good Italian in the neighborhood, especially if it's outside dining season, highly recommend. read more

Came here 9/2025 with 2 others. Fantastic! We had several appetizers and pasta dishes--every dish was absolutely delicious. Most surprising to me was the squid ink pasta-- I expected it to be mostly gimmicky, but it was absolutely delicious. Great drinks as well. read more

DELISHHH Wowowowow. Incredible pasta honestly. We initially came here for brunch but the pasta was calling our name. I really want to come back again to try everything else + their brunch. You know when you go somewhere and their entire menu just looks so good you cant choose? Thats evelina. I think i gotta back another 5 times so i can try everything I want read more

Evelina - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very good Italian food, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Extra bonus points for graciously accommodating our group of 6 without a reservation, and for handling our various food allergies. Grazie! read more

A little disappointed with what my friend and I experienced at Evelina. We can and got a couple drinks a different dishes to share. We order the whipped cheese, bone marrow, the lamp chop and rib and the short rib pasta. The best dish was the whipped cheese as a starter. The bone marrow did not have a ton of flavor and the lamb chop came out over cooked and all fat. The kitchen was nice enough to send out a new dish, but overall I don't think I would come back. The service was not the best as we had to ask someone anytime we needed something. read more

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Evalina was a cute Italian spot that we went to for dinner. We got the octopus for the appetizer, burrata ravioli with mushrooms in a butter sauce, and duck with roasted carrots and braised figs. Everything was soooo good we had a difficult time ranking what our favorites were. My friend ultimately said the octopus was her favorite bite and mine was the duck. This place had great service and would be perfect for a date night as well! read more

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we were in bkl for chad goes deep, chad kriegers fantastic one ma show. couldn't get into theodora or miss ada. so tried here. it was generally decent. sat at the bar. apps of ricotta toast why not. tasty. but squash blossoms is just a gimmicky app. skip it. pastas were burrata which just hit like a olain mozz ravioli thinking so what but i got stoked on the squid ink read more

Evelina - don't know - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very cute quaint restaurant with an open air kitchen. Server was super nice but it did take a bit to get service as it appeared he was the only wait staff for the entire restaurant on a busy Friday night. My friend and I really liked the fig old fashioned and the portia cocktails. I was less than impressed with my oxtail ragu but I tried some of my friend's squid ink crab pasta and it was absolutely delicious. Overall I'd probably come back here for drinks. read more

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Definitely recommended a reservation as this places gets busy for brunch. Clearly a neighborhood favorite and frequented by families, couples, friends, and everyone in between. I got the pappardelle and the oxtail ragu was soooo tender. 10/10! read more

A small Italian spot in Fort Greene that gets busy and loud pretty quickly! The service is amazing and everyone is so nice and patient. The food is definitely filling and so tasty. I had the pappardelle and it was hearty, maybe a little salty. Get the whipped ricotta, it's so tasty. read more

Didn't have a rez on Sunday at 11-ish but they accommodated us (2 people) immediately. Brunch menu has a good amount of options and everything sounds good but I decided to have pasta for breakfast. The pancakes were also a strong contender. The beef cheek pappardelle was hearty and tasty, definitely a hefty portion and easily shared. My americano was OK-- I'm not a fan of super darkly roasted Italian espresso so I'd stick to a cappuccino next time but I still enjoyed it. The biscotti on the side was a nice touch and paired perfectly with my coffee. My brunch date had two entrees: the short rib dish and the pancakes. Both looked good, the short rib dish was definitely a smaller portion. The pancakes are pretty popular and they smelled divine. Pasta and pancakes didn't feel like a good combo for me so I didn't try them. The ambiance is pretty chill, service is attentive but not over the top. A little on the expensive side but didn't feel too crazy. read more

Evelina - Beef cheek Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Aesthetic brunch spot with Italian influence. Made a reservation online for three people at 10am on a Saturday a couple weeks in advance. There was a short wait but we got a large table on the patio. The issue with the patio was that the acorns dripping from the tree onto the roof were extremely loud and there was construction on the street, so that messed up the ambiance. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the company and the food, though on the smaller side, was nicely plated. We got the following: Ricotta pancakes - these weren't too sweet and came in three, so it was perfect for our group to split. Short rib - a solid plate that is good for sharing as well; the meat fell off the bone and came with buttery mashed potatoes. Porcini ravioli - the best dish in my opinion - even our waitress prefers this over all the other pastas. read more

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Solid 4 stars. I'm in love with the oxtail pappardelle. Call me greedy but I always order an extra dish and share with whoever I go with along with an appetizer. Shout out to Brianeats on IG who introduced me to this place. read more

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Very nice neighborhood gem. Bar scene was flourishing. Food very good. Service was exceptional. We will return. read more

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Awesome food and incredible service. Appetizers were delicious I think we will be back to try them all. Great Al dente pappardelle

This place is a gem. The atmosphere is beautiful. It is quite small inside but the food is totally worth it. I came for brunch. It's quite busy around that time. I felt like my server was very occupied but the whole staff was attentive and welcoming to me and other customers. The staff seemed to definitely work as a team. I was not a fan of the Ghost Negroni or the Butterfly Pea drink but they do have an extensive selection of wines and spirits. I would definitely come back to try their dinner menu. read more

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Always at this restaurant great experience! Very, very good food, excellent service .love this place. read more

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Trying all dishes with friends is a must! There are too many delicious options! I highly recommend the burrata ravioli. Service is great in its nice and cozy setting. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Stopped in for dinner late after a Nets game but didn't have a reservation. Fortunately was able to snag a seat at the bar for one. Staff was super nice about it. Started off with Zuchini blossoms which were nicely fried and crispy with some anchovy on top to give it a bit of briny saltiness. Went with cacio e Pepe for the main it was a nice pasta cooked al dente. Had some red wine by the glass (choices a bit limited there but oh well). Nice decor as well. I would love to come back. read more

Evelina - Cacio e pepe pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I visited on sept 11, 2024 and from my understanding, the menu changes very frequently, so check before you go. they can definitely accommodate a bigger group as long as you make a reservation ahead of time. we sat on the outdoor patio which was very cute and we still felt like we had some privacy from other diners which was lovely and intimate. the place is decorated so cutely and would be a great date spot. our server was very sweet and patient with our group of 7, and I never felt rushed. onto the food! - drinks: I got the N/A light & cloudy, and it was the perfect amount of ginger and flavor. a great N/A option - entree: saffron cavatelli was delightful and filled with clams. I personally thought it was the best deal of the dinner options and I personally love seafood. it didn't leave me feeling heavy as it was a more briney, light pasta sauce. evelina is such a cute restaurant in brooklyn and worth a stop through! read more

Evelina - seafood and saffron cavatelli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitely like this place. We actually only came here for deserts, which tasted amazing!! The tiramisu cake was sooo good! There is outdoor and indoor seating. The outdoor seating is literally on the sidewalk which I did not like but I will definitely return and sit inside read more

Evelina - Tiramisu Cake - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for brunch on Sunday afternoon a little after 1:30p because I was in the mood for French toast. Outside dining appeared bustling with diners and they even had a little stand where they sold frozen gelato! I started to feel pessimistic about our chances of landing a table inside as I assumed this was a hot spot for brunch. However we were pleasantly surprised when we got inside there was a beautiful half empty restaurant where we were greeted and seated right away. Our waiter was excellent and the food was phenomenal (order the peach salad and the pancakes were perfect, I didn't even need the maple syrup!) We will definitely be back for dinner for the octopus and the pasta!!! Go here! read more

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Great space and solid service. Enjoyed the attichoke quite a bit and the burrata ravioli. The pesto pasta was good as well. read more

Evelina - Mafaldine al Pesto - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Beautiful place in Fort Greene :) I love this area to eat out. And this place is one of my great favorite spot! Also There is a ice cream stand outside you can choose two kinds and $5! We ordered some appetizers as peach salad and grilled octopus. Looks absolutely beautiful. As main dishes, we got ravioli that was delicious too. The serving timing was perfect. We enjoyed our drinks and foods we will definitely come back for sure :) read more

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Evelina is a must try in Brooklyn! Every time I visit the city, I insist that my friends take me there for brunch or lunch because I would sell my soul for the chicken sandwich. Staff is fabulous and attentive. The place itself is super aesthetically pleasing and a very cozy spot. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Evelina - Crispy spicy chicken sandwich - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Full disclosure I didn't end up eating here, (which I was disappointed by after seeing the glowing reviews) but I thought I'd leave my experience if it's helpful to future patrons. I arrived around 2pm on a weekday holiday. Because I had accidentally first gone in through one of the back doors, I saw there were a few empty tables. Hopeful, I went in through the front where I was greeted by the hostess. I told her we had a party of 3 and she put me down on the waitlist, telling me it would be a 30-40 minute wait. I was a bit surprised as I could see other empty tables, so I asked how many parties were ahead of us. She skimmed her tablet, but stated that she knew exactly where people were supposed to go, and that the wait time was 30-40 minutes. I thank her and go out to wait outside, and receive a text confirming my reservation, and stating I would be texted when the table was ready. Close to 2:30pm I had been diligently checking my phone and hadn't received a text yet, but I decided to go in anyways to check if there were any updates. The hostess tells me she had called me immediately after I left because a seat had opened up, but I didn't pick up, and she had given the seat to someone else. Now, I had seen a single phone call about 8 minutes after I put myself on the waitlist, but I hadn't picked up because I don't usually pick up calls from numbers I don't recognize, and -- once again -- because from the text confirmation I had expected to be texted if a table opened up, which I hadn't received. I decided not to push it and just asked her how long the wait was now, and she said without even glancing at her tablet it would be *another* 30 minutes. I was a bit stunned and just walked back out to my party, and we are all at this point quite hungry. At each point I hadn't argued or demanded anything from the hostess at all and just accepted what she said because I do understand that there's a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes to manage in a restaurant. However, the increase in wait time made no sense to me since, regardless if a seat had suddenly opened up earlier, I had still come in around the original estimated time. And I had not observed a significant influx of other customers, so why had the wait time doubled? Because we were already tight on time to catch our flight back to the West Coast, we called around other restaurants, found one close by (that was quite lovely!) and available, and I decided to be courteous to other guests by taking my name off the restaurant. The response text I got honestly just made the entire experience feel nothing short of spiteful (not to mention illogical), and why I decided to write this review. (Timestamps reflect the conversion to PST when I took the screenshot.) I hope this was a one-off (or maybe this is an NYC thing so I'm the crazy one?) but in case not, here's the tl;dr for future patrons: 1. Expect a 30-40min wait during late lunch hours on weekday holidays 2. You may receive a phone call shortly after you are placed on the waitlist informing you a table has opened up. Be sure to pick up. 3. If you do not, you might expect your wait time to double. Feedback for the restaurant: maybe at best the text confirmation could be modified so customers can also expect a call? Visibility on your waitlist would also boost trust. read more

Evelina - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cozy vibe, friendly and quick service, with good brunch carbs and seafood option. We loved the Charred Spanish Octopus and Ravioli though the dessert was not that impressive. Overall, will come back again. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for brunch for the first time and everything was super delicious. The ambience is beautiful with the greenery plants around and just cozy style environment. The staff from hostess; bartender and servers were very nice and welcoming. The food was super Delicious and fresh. The drinks were amazing! My boyfriend said this was the best espresso martini he had. We are definitely returning for dinner soon! Thank you!!! Check it out if you haven't yet! Funny thing is we had another restaurant in mind but they weren't open at the time we got there so we decided to search Yelp any open brunch spots and came across Evelina!!! So glad we made this choice!!!! Everything was 5 stars better yet 10 stars!!! read more

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Unassuming cozy spot for a great dinner - everyone loved their dishes the pasta was awesome and the steak was top tier! The drinks were great and reasonably priced and the waiter always made sure we had enough drinks / food. Great spot would definitely go back read more

Evelina - Grass Fed Bavette - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good vibes. Was busy on new year eve for lunch. Love the cocktails.portia was a nice spicy mezcal. Burgers and chicken sandwich were delicious read more

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Lovely gelato stand open on the walk home from fort greene park. Pistachio, coffee, delicious; real fruit flavors.

5 stars. Very popular Italian restaurants with both indoor and outdoor seating and a large bar. The decor is chic and bright. Perfect for date night, small gatherings. Not the best for very large groups. Have been for both brunch and dinner. Drink menu is great. Brunch we loved the eggs Benedict and pappardelle. Service was excellent and they were very attentive. The hype js real read more

Evelina - Eggs Benedict - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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