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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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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This review is for weekend brunch. Such a cute spot that I'll be adding to my list to come back regularly for brunch. Had a reservation at 11:30am for two people inside. It was pretty empty, but definitely started to fill up around 12. Vibe / Service: perfect neighborhoody vibes - cozy, intimate, but bright and airy. Lots of plants and natural light. There's a small bar inside and they have outdoor seating. Lots of walk-ins and families dining. Service was great. Food: I split the below with another person, though this isn't necessarily meant for family style. I came on Easter so the menu was slightly different. -Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes: enjoyed. Would order again. Not too sweet. Pancakes are more thin, less fluffy compared to a Clinton Street, but they're stacked. -Prosciutto di Parma Eggs Benedict: enjoyed. Would order again. Perfect savory brunch dish. Truffle wasn't too overpowering. Eggs cooked perfectly. -White Asparagus & Lobster: I think this may have been an Easter special. Came with scrambled eggs. This was good, but needed a bit more seasoning / salt. Came with a decent amount of lobster though. read more

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Love Italians food? Venture to Evelina for some delightful dishes! The space is inviting and a bit intimate. Outdoor seating is also an option. Our server, Isabella, was amazing! The place was super busy but she did not miss a beat! Everything dish was cooked to perfection. We had the duck, lobster risotto, ragu parppadelle and of course the calamari. Ended the meal with the creamy tiramisu. Divine!!! 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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Came here for a late brunch, thankfully theirs goes until 3:30pm!! We sat outside in the structure and it was perfect actually - inside seemed busy. I had the prosciutto Benedict and the lemon scone to share. The scone was very good, crunchy and dense. The Benedict was delicious, on a beautiful slice of brioche, beautifully poached eggs, prosciutto is slightly crispy at the edges... Also had the blood orange mimosa, ya know, nothing special there but here for a solid pour!! All in all, I enjoyed the brunch and would come here again! read more

Evelina - Lemon scone, blood orange mimosas - 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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Yum!! We were looking for a quick place to have a nice meal in Brooklyn and this is where Yelp took us. Probably one of the best meals I've ever had. The Spanish octopus was charred to perfection. The clams were juicy and the tomato broth was divine. We also had a pasta (not pictured) that was to die for. Ambiance is super cute! Love that they have matchbooks at the host stand. Such a nice touch. Service was nothing to brag about. In fact, the server wasn't that great at all. But the food made up for it! 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.

My new favorite place in ny, my brother and his wife took me here for dinner when I was visiting for the holidays. It is a beautiful set up! I love that it's small and intimate but not crazy cramped. Our service was great! Attentive but not annoying! The food, omg so good. We started with the calamari that was very tasty, and came with a great dipping sauce. For my main course I had duck ravioli with mushrooms that was savory and delicious and of course I ate every piece! To drink I had the earl grey martini and and empress gin and tonic. Service was also great! Can't wait to come back here to try more delicious things! read more

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I came here on a date during the week, and since the weather was nice, we sat outside. We each had the Smoked Grapefruit cocktail; I liked it but my partner thought it was "too syrupy," so he had them add Aperol to it. But I thought it was great as-is. We shared the Octopus as our starter and it was phenomenal. For my main, I ordered the sea bass with an extra side of fries. The sea bass was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. I was a little disappointed that the fries weren't hot when they came back, but they were perfectly crispy. My partner ordered the short rib, and trust me, there was nothing "short" about it; that thing was HUGE! I had a glass of the Etna Bianco DOC with my dinner, and I thought it was just OK. I would've preferred something dryer. All in all, I think this is a great restaurant; it's perfect for a date night especially since it's so close to Fort Greene park (so you can go for a nice stroll after. It is on the pricier side, but it's not obnoxiously so. I will be back! read more

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I had a team building dinner after work last night at Evelina and it was phenomenal! Our server Alex was super attentive and friendly and made some great suggestions for a family style offering. I tried the Evelina cocktail (had to go for the signature) and it was light and very refreshing. We had several apps like the Pinsa Bianca and fried zucchini blossoms and everything was the perfect size to share. The highlights for food were definitely the perfectly cooked Ribeye and the Burrata Ravioli! The mushroom ragu on the ravioli really elevated the flavor and made the whole meal taste multi-dimensional! A great new discovery for me and I will definitely be back soon! 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

Evelina is such a cute restaurant! It can get pretty cozy inside due to the spacing, but the food is delicious. We sat indoors as a party of 2 and although the table was near the access to the bathrooms I didn't mind the foot traffic or the lengthy line that was forming behind me. The cocktails were some of the best cocktails I've had so far in Brooklyn (and I might as well include Manhattan in this observation as well) I highly recommend Evelina for a cute date night or just a good dinner with a friend or two! I will certainly be returning this fall to see if there is a menu switch up. I also would like to add that I did not take a photo of the paperdelle ragu, but I was throughly impressed with how flavorful it was. I am usually hesitant regarding Italian restaurants, but I really enjoyed my experience at Evelina! read more

Evelina - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I thoroughly enjoyed myself at this restaurant. I was in the area and decided to meet up with my friend and have dinner . We chose this place and im glad we did . The ambiance was cozy but a bit busy . We opted for bar seating so we didnt have to be in the mist of the crowds crawling in . Our bartender Ali was very sweet and we ordered . We did however have to re order our drinks because their signature fig old fashioned was ENTIRELY too strong - completely unbalanced (I literally drank a glass of whiskey n ice ) but she switched everything without problems and with a smile . I got the mushroom ravioli and the squid along with the fried zucchini blossoms (u can skip that one) I forgot what my friend got but he didnt enjoy his as much as mine, said I made the better choice . Over all I would return. read more

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I'll start with the not-so-great and move towards the positives. The service was slow. Came here for dinner and it was about ~2 hours, mostly because we were waiting for food and the check. Minus the slow service, environment and food were fantastic. Was pleased with just about everything on the menu. The chefs in the kitchen had everything nailed down from the spaghetti with claims to the tiramisu. The restaurant has a high-end vibe, but we came dressed in a fairly casual way. Worth a visit for this neighborhood spot. read more

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This is just purely for the little ice cream stand on the outside but YUM! What awesome ice cream! I had pistachio, which was unlike any pistachio ice cream I've ever had (suuuuper dense and nutty), and my boyfriend had tiramisu, which was freakin delish. Highly recommend it. Good prices for high quality. read more

Evelina - Pistachio ice cream - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here twice for brunch. I sat indoors the first time and outdoors the second time. The outdoor space was nicely decorated with bamboo plants. I went on a Saturday both times and it was pretty packed so I would recommend making reservations in advance. The brunch dishes are simple with a slight twist. Nothing out of this world but overall well done. read more

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If I could make this review 4.5 stars, I would! The only thing bringing it down is the speed of service. We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Sunday for dinner. The indoor tables were taken so we were seated under a covered outdoor patio, which had overhead fans and speakers for music. I loved the ambience the table lights created--super cozy. I would love to try sitting indoors next time though since it looked very nice in there as well. I ordered the Radicchio Salad and the Cacio e Pepe. Both were great! Loved the pine nuts and dressing that came with the salad. In addition, my pasta was cooked perfectly. It was a great balance of pepper and cheese. I also stole a couple of bites from my husband's dish, which was an eggplant baccheri pasta with pesto and tomato sauce. That was delicious as well, especially the sauce. I actually left feeling comfortably full--the portion size looks small but was good enough for me. I also appreciated that our placemats, bowls and silverware were cleared between the salad and our entrées. However, they forgot to give us silverware when our entrées arrived, and we waited maybe 15 minutes for someone to come with the card payment system (took a while to make eye contact with a server to indicate we were ready to pay). So the ending of our experience wasn't great, but again, the food was amazing and I would return for dinner. read more

Evelina - Cacio e pepe, Squid Ink Spaghetti and Paccheri - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food and excellent service at Evelina! The inside feels warm and rustic. It's a little crowded, they definitely make the most of the space in terms of seating. Still, its a nice restaurant for a couple or a small group of 3-4. In terms of food: - The charred octopus appetizer was great, the octopus itself was grilled perfectly and had lots of zesty flavor. Other parts of the dish were a little meh. - The pappardelle main stole the show, it was the best dish by far. The pasta was the definition of al dente, and the ragu added tons of savory flavor. So good. - The risotto was a bit of a letdown. It was somehow both too creamy and too acidic at the same time, with very forgettable flavor. - The tiramisu dessert was excellent, no complaints on a classic here. The bar was also helpful with drinks, going off-menu to craft a cocktail based on taste preferences alone -- very impressive! Plus they have good wine available. Solid date spot for sure, but some menu items are a bit of a miss. Still worth a splurge for a nice, intimate meal! read more

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The portions are pretty small considering the $$$. Flavors are pretty good, but nothing mind blowing. The fava bean salad is laughably tiny. Very few favas. Otherwise, friendly service and nice atmosphere. read more

Good good, good service and good ambiance. My problem is it has no flavor, the place does not stand out it's like every other restaurant in the neighborhood. There isn't a reason to go there, it good but it's good like everything else in this neighborhood read more

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Whether it's brunch or dinner, this place often comes to mind first when I'm offering suggestions on where to eat on Dekalb avenue. Starting with the decor, Evelina takes up most of Adelphi's corner so there are many outdoor tables and half of them are well covered in case of inclement weather. There's also a gelato cart stationed outside during the warmer months. Indoor, the bar seats about 10 people comfortably and the tall-windowed walls allow for tons of lighting. Throughout the space there's also plants and booths with cleverly placed outlets. For food, I have yet to have a bad dish. My favorites have been the Bavette Steak and the Mafaldine. For drinks, I typically stick with the Portia as that's also a favorite of mine. The only issue I've ever had is their wait time because it is so popular. If you're interested in trying this spot, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation or stopping by as soon as they open for brunch or reopen for dinner service. This is not a place you should miss. read more

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

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We came here for our anniversary. Overall we were underwhelmed and felt the cost was steep for the service and food we got Cons: - no bread served - we waited a super long time for our food to the point we thought they forgot our order and nothing was offered in compensation - portions small - I got ragu and husband got cacio e pepe, they weren't bad but not amazing Pro: - gelato was good and they did provide that complimentary for our anniversary read more

Evelina gets a smidge above average! We got the pappardelle, burrata ravioli, ricotta pancakes, the short ribs and ended with the tiramisu. Overall it's a nice vibe to meet up and have a sit down meal. It can get extremely loud when it's busy- the ambiance doesn't address acoustics, so leave the conversations for another location. The meal itself is pretty alright, nothing we ate was standout outstanding nor was it disappointingly bad. I'd call it just above average. The meat was cooked well and the flavours worked alright. Thing to note - the portions were rather small. This place will not blow you away but is just fine as an Italian spot in the area, incase you need it. The desserts are good, I'd probably stop by again for a dessert takeout. But the food didn't create a craving-level impact. Visit if you're craving Italian in this area, don't make a special trip for it. read more

Lovely Lovely Lovely experience. Everything was absolutely divine. Seating- we sat outdoor on the heated patio and it was the perfect temp and very very comfortable. Service- Marty ( I hope I got this right) was top tier. Very attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. He was the cherry on top in making the experience even more enjoyable. Drinks - simple yet tasty and got the job done. Food- everything that touched my tongue was SO DAMN GOOD. My favs were the Trumpet mushroom/ Cabbage salad (the anchovies were a nice touch), the Risotto was silk on my tongue, the Duck was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The only Negative (and it's really not a neg) was the dessert. The Butterscotch Budino was very good but could have been great. The dessert was soft( pudding) on soft (ice cream). Texturally it could have been better if that makes sense. Overall I was very happy. I haven't had good Italian food in awhile and was pleased I came here. I WILL BE BACK! read more

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Service was outstanding, the chicken was delicious as was the ricotta ravioli superb. Orange olive oil cake for dessert finished off the night just right. Ambiance was quiet and lovely. read more

Pleasantly surprised! This is such a great Italian restaurant on Dekalb. My girlfriends and I came here for lunch with a baby and had a great time. We did outdoor seating because of the space. Our server was accommodating, helpful and very nice. The whipped ricotta app was so delicious and who could resist nicely baked bread with it?! We ordered 3 pastas and honestly, they were all so delicious and cooked perfectly. Burrata ravioli with mushrooms is literally cheese and mushroom heaven but it was really the porcini that was the star of that dish. Squid Ink Pasta - if you like seafood, definitely go for this! There's a slight kick - the only thing I would say is the spiciness can be turned up a notch. Oxtail Ragu - chunks of tender braised oxtail that's full of flavor. Delicious. I would order every one of these pastas again and come back! read more

Evelina - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Traveling all the way down to Brooklyn, I am kinda pleased by my choice. Place is jammed on a Sunday night. Evelina seems to be a great dine-out spot for the community. Love the atmosphere foremost. Foods are also good. Love the zucchini blossom. Very unique but also certainly it is delicious cuz it's fried. Pasta are also legit. I had burratta ravioli as well as Ragu. Both are delicious but the downfall is that it is too salty that I kept drinking water. Overall, nice neighborhood restaurants. Worth your time if you are in the neighborhood. read more

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Cozy, comfortable, warm and eclectic, great vibe. Nice plants and artwork. Our waiter was friendly and engaging. I ordered the Burrata Ravioli which was super fresh and delicious. My friend ordered the Squid Ink Spaghetti which was flavorful with a slight kick to it. I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. I was very pleased with this spot and recommend giving it a try. read more

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The food was delicious. The ceviche was so pretty and fresh. The servers were friendly and polite, which is a BIG deal in BK. My fiancé got an awkward seat at the table but he forgot about it once the food came out! Many thanks to Evelina's, we really enjoyed my birthday dinner and stroll through the neighborhood afterwards. I think we saw The Huxtables, lol. read more

This cozy, dim-lit restaurant serves delicious pasta dishes as well as some creative cocktails that will leave you wanting more. We stopped by on a Wednesday evening and while the dining room was full, the 3 of us were able to sit at the bar. The drinks were delicious, I got the Juliet which was heavy on the ginger so I loved it. For food we started with the fried zucchini flowers - too greasy in my opinion and wouldn't order again. I got the burrata ravioli which was sooo delicious, a mushroom lovers dream. Flavorful & cooked to perfection. The bass and Pappardelle were also really good. Skip the bass if you're hungry because it's a really light dish and probably won't fill you alone. I definitely recommend getting a pasta dish if you come here, seems like that's where they shine. Overall, a lovely restaurant and perfect for a date night or even solo dining. read more

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Very cute Italian spot in Brooklyn. The atmosphere is chic and sexy. The food was delicious and although they were busy, we didn't wait long for our food at all. I ordered the oxtail pasta which was full of flavor and the meat was very tender. The pasta was made in house and complimented the oxtail very well. read more

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

Friendly staff, lots of seating, and a wide variety of Italian options from Breakfast to Dinner. Ive visited a handful of times and the place is always busy. I get why, they are really good at what they do. You will not regret visiting here and definitely ask about the specials! read more

Came in for lunch and had a really nice experience. I was on a healthy kick and opted for the cacio-e-pepe dressing chicken salad. This was the perfect bite because it solved my craving for something carb heavy by tricking my brain but also giving me plenty of delicious veggies and protein! I really loved my salad and it was big enough for me to take home half. I also really loved the pinsa bianca which whipped ricotta and roasted red peppers. The bread was so fluffy but almost pita like and paired so well with the tangy cheese and peppers. It was quite loud when we dined here only because of construction happening outdoors which the restaurant had no control over. Service was lovely and I'd definitely come back and want to try some of their pasta for dinner! read more

I visit quite often, excellent food, business like staff . I often wonder if there is staffing diversity at this restaurant on DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn . read more

Evelina - BRUNCh - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York