This one star isn't for the food, but because after spending the afternoon at the Brooklyn Museum, we were very hungry and sought out this restaurant. According to Yelp and their website, they were open. Perhaps we should have called, but it was a Saturday afternoon and there was no obvious reason why it wouldn't be open. It was closed up. And there aren't that may vegan or raw restos nearby, but we could have made other plans. Of course we will call next time, but they could also put on the website that they are closed, or to call to check because they sometime close unexpectedly. read more

Came on a pretty cold day - the only guests in the place! Love the vibe - Marley jams playing on the stereo and very casual, makes me feel like I'm in my own home. Had the avocado salad and jerk "chicken" - both were absolutely scrumptious! The spices on the jerk chicken made me feel so alive, I highly recommend this dish. Nice guys who run the place, AND it's BYOB. Check it out! read more

The food was fantastic, the waitress was friendly and warm, and her suggestions were spot on. I think I found my new favorite place.

Excellency. Byob. I'll repeat Byob. They even have a wine opener. The candles (with a little help from mother nature, by way of a rain shower), made a perfect evening. I'm not sure if I was on a business meeting, or a date, but I enjoyed myself nonetheless. The Bk chow mein is highly recommended. So it's the ginger iced tea. read more

What a gem! I feel like I just had dinner in my living room, except there was so much more ambiance and the food was better than anything I could create. There were 5 of is and we decided to share -- all of our dishes came out family style, coursed perfectly. The chef was super friendly and accommodating. And to top it all off, there was live music! I can't wait to go back -- as Brooklyn changes it's hard to find homey spots like these. read more

This place is awesome. We had the vegan jerk chicken and another dish whose name I can't currently remember. Both were excellent and the service was friendly and laid back. They were playing pretty good music, too. All in all a great experience, definitely worth checking out. read more

Great place! I had the veggie burger, served on warm pumpernickel. Came with a delicious salad. Very simple, wholesome meal. Love that they're all vegan, even down to the air freshener used in the restrooms. Laid back but attentive staff. Definitely coming back! read more

I had an event in two days and had forgotten to order a vegan dish for guests who did not eat meat or dairy. I browsed frantically while reading reviews until I came upon Ital Kitchen. Since the reviews read well, I decided to give it a go as my options were wearing thin. I called and ask for a tasting as the person who answered was the actual chef named Michael. Michael was calm and as pleasant as can be. I asked if I could come in immediately for a tasting if his time prevailed. He encouraged me to do so. Boy! I am glad I did.The restaurant was clean as you can see all the preparation and cooking from a short distance. The mood was calming, the music relaxing and the energy inviting. Chef Michael prepared a variety of small dishes for me to choose from. Every dish was full of such fresh flavor and precise seasonings. After much contemplation, I went with the Kanoa Salad which is a super pretty and flavorful dish that was an "absolute" hit at my event. My second choice was a dish Chef Michael prepared especially for me ( one which is not on the menu). It was the most delicious curry chicken ( non-meat) dish I have ever eaten. This one should definitely be added to the menu, no doubt! The food presentation and Chef Michael's culinary expertise, I give a fat thumbs up! I was and am so glad to have found Ital Kitchen and will definitely return to try many other menu items with friends. read more

Wow! This is a gem if you're looking for a laid back outdoor ambience tucked away in the noisy Crown Heights neighborhood. Enjoy!

I love meat and this place straight fire. Highly recommend to vegetarians and omnivores alike.

Wow do I love this place! No restaurant deserves 5 stars more than this place. The service is slow, but it's glorious -the perfect place to go for long conversations and if you don't want to feel rushed during your meal. The vegetarian options are amazing, everything we've had is so good. It's BYOB, which makes it affordable for a night out. The waitress we've had is so friendly and just generally seems like a beautiful human being. This place warms my heart amid the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. read more

This was a wonderful dining out experience. The food was fresh and tasty and the flavor of the sauce was like nothing I have ever tasted before. Outside garden dining was comfortable with nice friendly patrons chatting occasionally with the chef. I was amazed there wasn't a line at the door! read more

The food was very tasty and presented well. The restaurant has a very intimate set-up, and you can watch the food being prepared. The staff was friendly. I ordered the turmeric stew, and my boyfriend had the jerk "chicken." We were both very satisfied with our dishes and freshly-made juices. I will definitely return. read more

This place has awsome food!.You wont miss meat. Discovered this place through a groupon purchase, no regret here peeps!. We had the stew with white rice (there are other options such as wild rice). Also enjoyed was the vegetable burger which was as visually pleasing as delicious. The ginger lemonade was also refreshing. The atmosphere is so welcoming, chill verandah /back porch environment reminded me of having my grandma's delicious food.. read more

The food was amazing. I had the Turmeric Stew and it was perfectly flavored with just enough heat.

I love this place! It is like I am being invited into someone's kitchen that is passionate about their culture and adores food! Providing warmth and love in every visit and meal is something I believe this restaurant prides itself on. Please come here with your family and friends. With love - Taqi read more

Entrees made with this quality ingredients and treated so carefully are rare to come by. They finesse their food to bring out delicious flavors. The atmosphere is amazing, it's like being welcomed into their home. read more

I was there for a very early dinner on Thursday. Food and service were delicious. They ran out of a few items on the menu and did not have sorrel buy the faux jerk chicken, plantains,brown rice and kale were scrumptious read more

Danielle will you go with? Delicious food -very reasonably priced - great music/vibes relaxed atmosphere - a small hidden gem. read more

This place is perfect! It is cozy, quaint joint with excellent Jamaican pescatarian and vegetarian dishes. This is home cooked goodness. The food does take a while, but the quality of the food and the vibes of this place make the wait well worth it. The level of service here is unmatched! This is my new favorite spot in Brooklyn! read more

The quality of this healthy food is great! And the taste was not compromised at all. I highly suggest this place. I'm so happy that I stumbled across this place on yelp and decided to try it! read more

I've been a fan since my first bite! Amazing food, great atmosphere and the Chef was so polite and welcoming. I felt right at home. :)

Outstanding. I've been in nyc for 8 years and this might have been one of the best meals I had. I'm not one for vegetarian but my parents are, so I took them. Everything was so flavorful and tasted amazing! The guy was super chill and we all cracked some beers we got from the corner store (it's byob). It felt like a homey coffee shop when we walked in, which was kind of odd at first, but a great atmosphere. read more

It's perfect to eat after see the Brooklyn Museum. Jazz music and homemade food. I love it!

This place is good. Great energy, really friendly staff and positive vibes. I gotta say, i tend to judge a place based on how i feel afterwards. And everytime i leave this place i feel amazing from the food and experience. Usually end up going running in proapect park. Get there and lively up urself. Something special here. read more

Holy smokes! I can't believe we stumbled on this gem. Best food, service and ambiance you could ask for! The owner/chef is the sweetest host and makes the guests feel like they are part of the family. My new favorite restaurant in all of Brooklyn! I wish more places had a personality like this one because every joint starts to feel so dry and impersonal once they start recruiting corporate managerial staff and treating tables like numbers. I truly feel like home and can not recommend this place enough, worth the trek! Try the stew, jerk chicken, pepper steak, kale salad, and its byob and vegan! This place also caters... for all you producers that want something better than your boring steamed salmon on set. read more

Ital Kitchen - Clean plate club - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm a carnivore and this is the first veggie/vegan place I've eaten that I can genuinely describe as WOW! Delicious food - we ordered jerk "chicken", spicy "steak," turmeric stew and plantains .. It was all so good, we asked for a "repeat round!" So rare to find a kosher place with flavourful and unique cuisine. The hibiscus tea and ginger lemonade were delicious! Plus it's BYOB, aka never-overpay-for-alcohol ... what could be better! The chef and staff are so warm and welcoming, you feel like you walked into your best friend's kitchen! Sit outside if the weather is nice, it's lovely out there with lights and artwork. read more

Oh my goodness! I am usually only motivated to write when something has gone horribly, horribly wrong, but I am just back home from my first meal at Ital Kitchen (won't be the last) and had to share: I'm smitten. It's a cosy nest of a place (the Google pics really don't do it justice), full of wood, colour and texture (and candlelight, at least in the evening!). A guy playing guitar, reggae tunes and Clapton, U2 etc covers (here Fri/Sat/Sun apparently). He had a lovely easy voice, and perfectly pitched so it didn't intrude on your meal; sometimes I'm a bit dubious of live music in restaurants but this was spot on. The meal - I had the jerk "chicken" - was exquisite, and everything else on the menu looked great too. FYI it's a vegetarian restaurant; I dare any carnivore to go here and not be delighted with their meal. Since it was late and a snowstorm there was hardly anyone around and I got to chat a little with both the musician and the chef, a beautiful and gracious young woman. They were just such charming people, and so warm though I was a late customer. What else can I rave about? Really nicely presented food; large white plates; linen napkins; such good value ($12/13 for an entree). Generous portions too, and getting leftovers to go was not a problem. They do brunch as well - I had a look at the menu and am definitely planning to come back and check that out. read more

Small, homey, tasty. Somewhat erratic hours - worth calling first to make sure. The ginger hibiscus drink is amaaazing. Really nice staff!

Having grown up on Utica avenue's plentiful jerk chicken offerings, I returned a decade later with a vegan eating habit and a problematic craving. Ital's pescetarian offerings didn't just recreate the dishes of my childhood: they surpassed them - using the core jerk spices in new, exciting, inspiring, creative combinations. read more

This place is a true gem. Delicious vegan food (there's fish too for those pescaterians) with flavor inspiration from Jamaica and beyond. The backyard is gorgeously decorated with creative tables, lighting, and a small fire pit in the center. The chef and waiter were incredibly friendly-- it felt more like chatting with a friend of a friend or second cousins-- friendly and playful-- like family. It's BYOB so definitely bring a bottle. Portions could be a bit larger, but on the whole a fantastic experience. read more

The love a I have for this quaint simple but great restaurant cant be said in just a few words.. First and foremost this place is unassuming and looks like a place that a great restaurant wouldnt be but once you walk inside, either the owner Michael, or hostess that is there greets you with a smile and welcomes you to sit anywhere . You are seated in this low-lit cozy little paradise.. This place is perfect for a a quiet dinner for two or a peaceful meal by yourself, the food is to die for.. The red snapper, the akee and saw fish and the vegan jerk chicken (Trust me it's more delicious than how it sounds!!! )are divine!! Plus my fav the ginger beer lemonade, It makes my mouth water just thinking about it!! You get see Michael or his assistant chef prepare your meal because the kitchen is visible from where you are eating. Then there is the back yard small and cozy again great for personal conversation or privacy it is awesome!!! read more

I'm giving the food 3 stars but the service would probably be 1. The cooks were nice as we walked through the kitchen to the back.. But the young servers have a lack of customer service. Not once did anyone check if we needed anything- asking what was in this or that I was given guesses rather than simply asking the cooks that were 3 feet away. Again, food not bad but like someone mention, not good enough to deal with the lack of customer service. There is a wait for the food, but it is indicated on the menu so I'll give them that. Come with patience. read more

I'm a vegetarian but not a huge fake meat fan usually. They really nailed it. The food was really great and service was quick. Will definitely be going back. read more

The food was definitely nice, but I can't give it 5 stars because it was over-salted. Nice friendly people and nice vibe though!

I was so happy to be at this place. I came for Sunday brunch with a friend. We both loved the food, the atmosphere, the owner, the service, everything! We had the ackee power pot and the kale salad. They were delicious and special. I can't wait to come back, and I definitely recommend this place to others! read more

I love this place. Great food! Chill vibes. Bring your own bottle. They charge you a cork fee for the bottles. So basically hey charged us $4 for each glass we needed for the wine. Maybe next time I'll bring my own glasses? Lol. Black owned business so I'm happy to support. My favorite meal is the "Steak" the "Jerk Chicken" is so good, by sooo spicy so be careful if you don't like spicy. The salads are great. The one with the avocado on little pieces of bread, and the kale salad are to die for. I love their green drink. Love this place! I would have given 5 stars, but I went recently and they wouldn't let us sit outside for some reason, however I did see people going to the backyard. It's okay to give your customers an explanation. Sitting inside is usually hot and really tight. Rather sit outside. read more

We came here to redeem a voucher we purchased on Groupon but as soon as we stepped in, we felt very uncomfortable and ended up leaving right away. The guy (we're not sure if he was the owner or chef or whoever) was sitting in a chair on his laptop smoking weed..which is not what we expected to experience so unfortunately I cannot say anything good about this place. read more

One of the best vegetarian finds in the city! A great place to go when headed to the Brooklyn museum or botanical garden. Very laid back, great outdoor space...and finally a vegan place that my boyfriend, who is a big meat eater finds delicious too! He had the burger and I had the "hot pepper" steak. Both SO good. As well as brown rice and sweet plantains as sides. Our waiter was very hospitable as well. GO! read more

Literally some of the best food I have ever had. So delicious, so fresh, I can't even. It's almost too tasty.