polish this: The most welcoming restaurant! Hosted my birthday and went above and beyond. Plus the food, wine, cocktails, and overall ambiance is 10/10.The most welcoming restaurant around! They hosted my birthday and went above and beyond. The food, wine, cocktails, and overall ambiance are all a 10/10.make more chic and male longerThought processThought processThis restaurant is effortlessly welcoming, the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. They hosted my birthday and went completely above and beyond, from the thoughtful little touches to the warmth of the service throughout the night. The food was exceptional, the wine list beautifully curated, and the cocktails perfectly balanced. Add in an ambiance that's equal parts elegant and inviting, and you've got a true 10/10 experience. I'll be back again and again.add how a gorgeous table setting is included in the reservationThis restaurant is effortlessly welcoming, the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. They hosted my birthday and went completely above and beyond, from the gorgeous table setting included with the reservation to the thoughtful little touches throughout the night. The food was exceptional, the wine list beautifully curated, and the cocktails perfectly balanced. Add in an ambiance that's equal parts elegant and inviting, and you've got a true 10/10 experience. I'll be back again and again. read more

I was very disappointed to have booked my Valentine's Day Brunch here. My girlfriend particularly loves live jazz, and Have & Meyer promoted their "flirty February" live jazz brunch special for Valentines Day. For this reason, I booked this reservation weeks in advance. Unfortunately, we got to the restaurant. To our surprise, no one was there and there was no live jazz playing. As we got seated, I asked the waiters if there would be a jazz performance - they responded not today. For that reason, we left the restaurant since it wasn't the experience we were looking for. I'll add that the waiters were very kind and understanding. I didn't get to try any of the food - which im sure would've been good, but this sadly spoiled my valentines plans. read more

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Ambiance is beautiful. Dim, warm lighting and well decorated. The bar area is very cute as well. The servers and bartender were very nice and checked up on us often. Each pasta dish is around $30-40 which is very expensive for a basic tomato and beef dish. The Pappardelle with Beef Ragu is a bit bland and just not interesting enough for the price. The TAGLIATELLE with Burrata & Porcini Mushrooms was very good though and as a mushroom lover I would reccomend that dish. Cocktails are around $20 and good, not too sweet and the liquor quality is good. Overall, great spot for the vibes, but mid food. read more

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This is a cute - very Brooklyn-esque spot. We opted for outdoor seating. Their plates and glasses were all very unique and cute. The service was pretty decent. We got the sprinkled octopus which was pretty good. It was cooked and seasoned nicely. For my main I got the mafalde with lamb ragu. I did really enjoy this dish, the pasta was cooked nicely and the lamb ragu was not too gamey but had good flavor. The portions were not super generous but expected of Brooklyn restaurants. For drinks I got the Negroni sbagliato - maybe I just didn't order to my taste but didn't love this drink. It quite bitter and didn't really work for me. Decent place but the prices are quite high for the quality and quantity of food. read more

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The ambiance felt upscale because the decor was beautiful. There were fresh flowers and the bar was very pretty. They specialize in natural wines so the waiter gave us a wine wheel tool to help us select one. I went with a larger group and we had the private room, which has a requirement of each person spending $65 but the room itself does not have a reservation fee. The food took a while to get to us, potentially because of group size, and when it did, the portions were smaller than expected. Because I had an appetizer I was full. Overall, the pasta I got was delicious and I would come by again now that I have realistic expectations. read more

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Came for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff. Was definitely a bit surprised by the bill at the end as there's no proper wine list stating prices. The dish of the day was super yummy but ended up being $46 for some gnocchi. We also had a $36 cake cutting fee added to our tab without mention of the cost. It was just a homemade apple cake nothing fancy. We would have skipped on both if we knew how much they were going to charge us - def felt like they kinda got us there. Food was alright - for the prices I wouldn't say the dishes were that great. Pasta was fresh but they have used some more flavor, salt, etc. We we asked for parm the waiter must have forgotten. Can see why a natural wine lover would love this place but just wasn't the necessarily the right pick for my larger group. read more

Will keep short and honest: I'm sure if you come for the wine you can stay for hours tasting and tasting. We also came to have a meal. Service was just horrible -- long waits, no follow up visits to our table after food was brought. We asked for some bread as food was taking so long. The bread took long. No apologies. Food was not flavorful and worst of all was barely warm. I tasted some Beef Ragú ordered and was met with a cold temperature. Unacceptable. read more

The absolute CUTEST outdoor seating setup, incredible Italian eats, and an awesome wine selection. Let me start by saying that no one has a better decorated or cozier outdoor seating area. It was so warm and inviting. It would make a perfect date night spot! I came here with a girlfriend, and we decided to try some wine and split a few dishes. I immediately opted for the orange Sicilian Zibibbo which I haven't seen on many NYC wine lists. The Modus Bibendi Macerato ($18) was such a special treat. It certainly has a unique flavor - fruity, floral, and has a little zing of acidity at the end. I was so happy and surprised to see this on their menu. For our apps, we went with the Artichokes alla Cafona with capers, olives and a light tomato sauce, as well as the Grilled Octopus with whipped potatoes. After basically licking our plates clean, we moved onto the Lobster Pasta made with fresh tagliolini and cherry tomatoes, as well as the Cavatelli all'Amatriciana. Both were delicious. Dessert was a chocolate tortina with ice cream. Not overly sweet but definitely satisfied the after-dinner sugar craving. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout. Just a lovely little place overall. read more

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary at Have & Meyer in one of their private rooms. We had such a lovely evening!! The food was delicious. The table decor was stunning. And all of our friends came up to us after dinner to mention how kind all the staff was. We just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts! read more

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I celebrated my birthday at Have & Meyer in their private room, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Shoutout to Wendy who handled the décor and made the table look stunning. From start to finish the whole team was so warm, accommodating, and attentive. The food and wine were delicious, and the intimate atmosphere made the night feel extra special. They truly took care of everything and made it such a relaxing yet fun experience. read more

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went here for a birthday and thought the decor and vibe was really cute!!! tbh loved the apps - prosciutto, octopus, pastas were good but nothing spectacular imo. it's a nice place to host a large party as you can get drinks and byo cake. read more

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Romantic and vibrant Italian dinner spot! The candlelight, wood features, and Polaroid pictures make for such a cozy vibe. There is ample outdoor and indoor seating, including a bar. There is also a big secluded room for parties. The staff was swift, friendly, and had great recommendations. We started with some orange wine. There was such an overwhelming wine list, something for everyone . We got the salad and burrata with prosciutto as appetizers. The salad was fresh and flavorful with green apple and beets. The burrata and prosciutto were such high quality, worth the price! The bread that comes with it is rustic and authentic. For mains we all got pasta dishes. They were all obviously fresh pasta cooked to perfect al dente. They were all delicious, would go for the carbonara if we had to pick just one. Worth the price in our opinions as this is an expensive bowl of pasta. The portion did not disappoint either. Save room for the tiramisu!!! It was some of the best have ever had and my brother lived in Italy for a while. Was perfectly sweet and bitter with espresso. Not too soggy. Perfection Can't wait to come back here read more

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Great ambiance at have & Meyer. It's like walking into a bistro meets a garden meets your grandmother who's a hoarder living room. All in a very good way. Lots of little klitche designs, wine and liqour bottles all over ( and they serve a purpose you pick a bottle off the wall). The service is excellent they know their wines and mixed drinks. They'll let you try so you can find what you want. It's a very cozy place w a heated and covered outside patio too. Tried a nice Italian full bodied red as well as nice minerallly white . Has olives w roasted tomatoes as well as honey apples and blackbert Camembert cheese. Highly recommend this place if your in Brooklyn read more

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Great place to host a private event! The food & wine, space and service were all wonderful. Will definitely be back!

Great food, drinks and even better service! Love sitting outdoors here on a nice spring/summer night !

Despite the restaurant being a cozy nice corner in Williamsburg, the whole experience did not feel delightful. The main reason was the lack of transparency in some of the prices, especially the wine list, which is a "emotional list", meaning that the guest just indicates what type of wine flavors they prefer and the waiter would serve them accordingly. In this sort of list/game there is no price upfront so the guest has to explicitly ask about the wine's cost, which feels odd, not smooth. The food was well done but not exceptional compared to the high prices. I hope they will make an effort for being more coherent as the place deserves it. read more

I would highly recommend this restaurant for a casual meal with a small group or a large party to celebrate a special occasion! I recently celebrated my birthday there with a group of 10 guests. Courtney was extremely helpful and accommodating in explaining the options to best fit my party and vision. The team set up a gorgeous (!!!) tablescape in the main dining room for me and my guests. The ambience was perfect - all of my guests loved it! Cozy and intimate but with exciting energy around us! The food and drinks were fabulous. The waiter was super friendly and efficient. The energy in the main dining room was perfect and I will definitely be back!!! Hard to match this experience in NYC! Thanks again! read more

I wish I took photos, but I was so hungry. This place is small and cozy but decorated nicely. They had a holiday theme this evening. We didn't have a reservation but we're able to be seated at the bar. I absolutely loved the endless wine bottles around the walls and the extensive wine menu. They also offer cocktails. We had the tonnarelli with lobster which had the most amazing sauce and a lobster tail that's split. We also had the lamb chops in a blue cheese fondue sauce. The lamb shops were cooked to perfection. I also highly recommend the seasonal salad which had beets, apples, etc in it. Bartender was very helpful in selecting a wine. I will absolutely be back. * larger room in back for large groups read more

Extremely slow service. Overpriced and messed up our order. Obviously busy night but don't sign up all the reservations if the staff can't handle full capacity. read more

Spent $250 on a "dinner" for two and left very hungry and in need of an actual meal. Be forewarned: If you want an Italian restaurant with three courses and a few drinks each for a reasonable date night out, this ain't it; here, expect to pay $400, easy, for the privilege of a very average red-sauce meal for two. We ordered three drinks total (don't get me started on their wine-by-emotion menu "spinner"--not only will they rip you off, they'll infantilize you while doing it!), including a $33 glass of very average Sangiovese whose price was not advertised. After two disappointingly small plates of pasta characterized as mains (each ~$40)--and all after getting crammed into a corner on the outside/sidewalk build-out portion of the restaurant (on Valentine's Day with a reservation, no less)--we grabbed the check and scrammed. I've never felt more dirt-poor and less taken care of by a restaurant in my life; the whole thing felt like a humiliation ritual. Prices are farcically out of step with the service, quantity, and quality, all of which feels like (generously) a 50% markup for what we actually received. Absolutely *not* worth it unless you enjoy spending $300-400 on a few non-memorable plates and glasses of Italian wine. What a disappointment. read more

Have & Meyer is a small, cute, and very aesthetically pleasing restaurant. The indoor decor is honestly unparalleled to most restaurants I have been to. We had an ~8pm reservation on a Saturday. The restaurant was crowded so would definitely recommend getting a reservation beforehand to not risk a long wait time. We sat at the bar which is my personal preference at restaurants, but it was SUPER cramped. The people sitting at the table behind us kept bumping into me when they moved which was mildly annoying. They do seat 5-6 people at tables, but be warned that it may be crowded. To start off, we ordered a nice bottle of orange wine. It tasted great and since we got to sit at the bar, we were able to ask the bartender for his recommendations on orange wine. For appetizers we ordered the Artichoke and the Octopus. I personally was not a fan of the Artichoke. With the limited elbow room, I felt like I could not cut it easily. The Octopus dish was absolutely delicious. It came with potatoes. Overall, very flavorful dish. We then ordered the Lobster Pasta and Gnocchi. I liked the taste of both dishes, but I did not like how the Lobster came whole with the shell in the pasta. This honestly turned me off of the dish but do not get me wrong, the taste of everything was great! This is honestly a really cute date spot! I think I would consider doing appetizers and drinks at the bar if I were to come back. Would recommend checking this spot out if you are in Williamsburg. read more

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Bland food, bad service and a wine program I can only describe as a grift. If you enjoy overcooked pasta and unseasoned food, this is the place for you! read more

Food was good, restaurant was packed very tightly and they tried to push us out. Otherwise it was solid. We got the check without asking for it. read more

This restaurant has become a staple in the central Williamsburg scene. It has expanded a bit with additional enclosed seating on the sidewalk and a beautiful private dinning room adjoining the original space. What has not changed is the menu's dedication to classic Italian dishes all executed with excellent local and imported ingredients. Oh, and wine! Possibly one of the most thoughtful and encyclopedic collection of Italy's natural wine movement. Most things are available by the glass too making it a great place to really dig into the depth and breadth of Italian wine. read more

Such a cute vibe! My partner and I came here on a whim cause the restaurant we originally planned to go to was surprisingly closed for a private event. We were seated right away at the bar, place was packed but it was friday evening after all. The drinks and food were delish. read more

Lovely wine bar/ restaurant in Brooklyn. The drinks are delicious. The Brie cheese board was amazing the best I've ever had, I highly recommend. The bruschetta was not good unfortunately. The service was great! read more

Walked in here just for drinks on a Tuesday evening. I knew it was a natural wine bar but didn't know much else other than that. I will say it's pretty poppin on most weeknights when I walk by so maybe I'll stop in for food one of these days. It's pretty dark inside but overall very cute! Would categorize it as cozy and intimate. I actually found it VERY warm inside like heater on full blast lol. Was a bit confused by the various menus so just asked the server for some recommendations of acidic orange wines by the glass. They brought two out to sample and I opted for one that was pretty good, very funky and longer maceration/full-bodied. I will say that the wines here are pretty heavy pours for those who care. read more

Where to start! Came here for dinner and was dissatisfied. I will start with the restaurant had a nice ambience and great background music. The service wasn't terrible but not the best was seated 15 minutes after our reservation and told to wait outside for an extended time with some tables available. The kicker is the food, ordered the cabonara and the gnocchi both dishes seemed more like a pepper dish than they should have. Excessive pepper really overpowered the dish. And for the price would expect much more. read more

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Had my birthday party here and it was perfect! Food and wine were delicious, and the ambience couldn't have been better.

One of my favorite wine bars! I have been here twice and got the gnocchi cacio e Pepe both times for my meal. It is so good and a perfect portion for one (no leftovers). I like how they let you sample a few different wines before selecting a glass. Very nice decor inside, the waitress was very attentive. Only removing a star because I have been with 3 other friends and they have not enjoyed their pasta as much as I have and for $30+ pasta, I would expect better feedback. read more

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What a lovely little place. So many good things to say and only 1 bad thing. Starting with the good - super friendly waiter, great vibes, delicious food and drinks. The Burrata with Prosciutto and bread was to die for. Drooling writing this. The Gnocchi's were insane also, I love me some truffle in my pasta. The drinks were great and had the perfect amount of alcohol. The only negative was the wait time - we made a reservation for 8PM and were there at 8PM on the dot. We told a waitress about it and told us they'd be there for us in a bit. 15 mins passed and nothing so we had to ask someone else who finally went ahead and sat us down. Hoooowever, don't let this discourage from going. I definitely think the experience was great and food was delicious! read more

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Wow, the octopus and potatoes (appetizer) was super yummy. The octopus texture was perfect - nice and tender, not too chewy. It came with a slice of bread and some olive oil. Also tried the espresso martini (most popular drink), lamb ragu and a tonnarelli carbonara. I liked that they didn't taste super heavy for pasta, and the texture of the tonnarelli was al dente. Tonnarelli is like a thicker spaghetti. Espresso martini was very strong in espresso flavor initially but most of the alcohol is at the bottom of the glass! Overall nice ambiance, but a bit tight in seating and can get loud which can make it hard to have conversation. read more

Beautiful little restaurant. Great food. Live jazz music was an added treat. Amazing wine selection.

very cute date spot outdoors - they have gigantic roses, and string lights throughout the entire wooden outdoor spot. It is cozy and intimate. They have a lot of in-house wines, and they are known for their orange wine! We only got a glass of wine there but never felt rushed even though it was busy. The waiter didn't come by very often, but personally we liked that so it didn't break up conversation. Stumbled upon this spontaneously, and glad we came to try it! Definitely a good spot even in the colder season. The food smelled delicious as I went in to use the bathroom. read more

Service: very attentive server, super fast food and drink arrival. Food: the food was good, the pasta could have used less sauce and more salt but my boyfriend loved it. The steak was a little on the rare side of medium rare but a great cut. Atmosphere: inside is so cute with walls lined with wine bottles, photos, and twinkle lights. I sat in the outdoor area that was heated with blankets, covered in plants and more lights. read more

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Have and Meyer in Greenpoint is a natural wine bar and Italian restaurant serving pasta and more than 100 natural wines in a flower-accented space outdoor. For dinner we sampled some orange wine and a few bottles of Sangiovese. For food we ordered charcuterie and fresh made pasta (white truffle gnocchi, tagliolini with lobster, mafalde lamb ragu, and tagliatelle with saffron, asparagus, and Tiger shrimp). Have and Meyer makes for a romantic date night spot and ideal spot for those looking to experiment with natural wines in a non-judgmental setting read more

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Hands down one of the best restaurants in NYC. Incredible curation of wines you won't find elsewhere. Vast knowledge that powers great food and wine pairing suggestions. Excellent food. Great ambiance. Lovely owners. Family run. Pro tip: Check out their "Dinner in the Cellar" offering. Incredible and unique dining experience. read more

We had our wedding dinner party in Have & Meyer's private room and it was beyond gorgeous table set up, indulgent in decoration and in cheese spreads across the table, martini glasses filled with olives, and bruschetta plates with eggplant and artichoke dishes for apps before we all got to choose our main course. We were 15 people and it was absolutely perfect. Restaurant staff and owners were so kind and really made the night feel special to us. Thank you Have & Meyer! It was a night to remember. read more

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Really cute restaurant, and the owner Allessandro is always around checking in to ensure you're having a nice time. We came for a birthday, ordered a few apps and pasta and then they brought a tiramisu for dessert to celebrate. Our food took a while, but the owner brought us a bottle of wine on the house for the trouble. Although I came for dinner, coming for drinks at the bar looked really nice as well. Will be back! read more

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Pro- cute little spot, server was very nice. Con- We had reservations at a 830, didn't get seated till closer to 9, and then it was outside at a tiny little table instead of inside like u had originally reserved. Barely enough room for 1 meal and a drink on the table. Food wasn't that good, not bad but for the prices they charge, I expected better. read more