- fabulous service - great drinks…read more- i liked the crust on pancakes - pancakes were sweet half hour wait, no reservation, 11am on a saturday morning - pig cheeks was good - bacon was good - Caesar salad was plentiful, tasted alright - chicken sandwich was just alright - lots of natural lighting

Great spot for a chill brunch outside - inside is a bit more tight on space and can get very loud…read more While known for their pancakes, I would recommend getting some of their savory dishes as well - the Pistou Ragout was one of my favorites and you can't go wrong with a classic Chips and Aioli. I've heard good things about their Biscuit & Sausage Gravy and Breakfast Burrito but I didn't get. We loved our server and overall experience - would love to visit for a vibey dinner next time!

This is a must when you visit NYC or you're in the Bushwick area! It's combined with a bar so you…read morehave to order at the bar and find your own seat which might be difficult during peak hours. They also forgot my order, but kind of stacked my plate up when I got it so it's okay! The bar itself is super nice for a date or catch up. However, late into the night they have dj sets and they BLAST the music up. The steak frites with miso chimi is top tier! The fries are perfectly cooked and crispy. I love that they're very thin. The steak is also cooked perfectly that it melts in your mouth. Personally the au poivre is a little salty. I would go to this place over any other steak frites.

On the day that we arrived, there was an issue with the kitchen and we can only try the steak…read morefrites. Please get the sauces especially the black garlic and miso chimi sauces. The AC wasn't working and it was hot but the staff were excellent. We received a round of drinks on the house and they brought over iced water. They were making the best out of a bad situation. So we will be back because of the amazing staff and because we want to try the other dishes!

we ordered three items:…read more 1. cheeseburger with fries 2. caesar salad 3. chicken parm all were excellent. I loved that the cheeseburger had crispy lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and cheese. The mix of a thousand island type sauce with ketchup made this burger a 10/10. The sesame bun gives the burger a great softness with all the other textures. + the fries gave me the feeling of an elevated mcdonald's fry! caesar salad was perfect. Lots of lettuce, not overly anchovy and just the croutons were soft and crisp at the same time? very much enjoyed how big of a portions all of these items were. chicken parm sauce was tangy and had good flavoring with the perfect melted cheese on top of the soft but crisp edges of the chicken. i'd highly recc all three items we got! service was quick once we got seated and was nice to be outside in the warm weather.

Went to this spot on a Monday night and overall had a good time! We were prepared for a wait, got…read morethere around 6 and put our names down and were told to come back at 7. we swung by a bar down the street for a drink, but others were sat outside on some stools of the restaurant with drinks, so that's def an option. We got back at 6:45 and our table was all set! Between three of us we split a burger, chips and dip, and the chicken parm. Portions were huge, so I couldn't imagine having 3 entrees between the three of us and an app. Chips and dip was by far the stand out for me, with an oniony dip and home style chips, picture attached. Delish!!!! People next to us got a brownie Sunday that was divine looking, so we ended up getting that to split which was also phenomenal. Waiter was super friendly and very attentive. Loved!

Lilia has been on my Brooklyn bucket list for a long time, and I finally got to try it -- and…read morehonestly, it was incredible. Of course, we did what we always do; showed up without a reservation haha... It was packed, and the hostess told us the was no way they could seat us. Defeated, we went outside ans sat on a bench trying to figure out our next move. Then the unimaginable happened. One of the people running the floor passed us outside, started chatting with us, and said, "let me double-check". A few minutes later, he came back and got us a table! He make sure we understood that we only had it for a short window bc they needed it back at a certain time -- but we got at least hour and a half to enjoy it so we were THRILLED. To us that was more than enough. He really went out of his way to make it happen, and honestly wish I remembered his name so I could give him the credit he deserves. And the service from there was outstanding. Even though we knew we had a time restriction, we never felt rushed or hurried for a second. Everything felt relaxed, attentive, and perfectly paced, which made them whole experience even better. Once we sat down, we started ordering as quickly as possible. The grilled clams were insanely good -- flavorful and with just the right little kick. The Nduja & sungold tomato toast was surprise favorite. The tomatoes were so juicy, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Simple, but SO good. The little gem salad was fresh, crunchy and exactly what we needed in between all the richer dishes. For pastas, I had the mafaldini with parmigiano, one of their signatures, and it was delicious. BUT... I have to give the win to my husband's pick, rigatoni alla diavola. I know they are completely different dishes, and Im usually a white-sauce kind of girl, but there was something about that bold, spicy flavor that just HIT THE SPOT. And dessert... The vanilla soft serve gelato and the warm rasberry tart together were the perfect combination -- creamy, warm, fruity, and just the right way to finish our lucky dinner. Lilia was absolutely worth the wait and definitely lived up to the hype. Another Brooklyn spot checked off the list -- and one I'd happily go back to.

This is a place where everything is done well. Service was very good - our waitress was attentive…read moreand welcoming. Started with the Prosciutto- it had a good pairing of balsamic and parmigian butter. The sheep's milk agnolotti was definitely the highlight - the filling was slightly tangy since it is sheep's milk but that was a great balance to the creaminess. The mafaldini was topped with red peppercorn and the pasta had a good texture and chew. Finished off with the Vanilla gelato which was the perfect ending. Overall I would definitely come back here.

After having a phenomenal time at the Four Horsemen, I knew I had to check out their sister…read morerestaurant I Cavallini and managed to snatch a resy for weekend. While I still prefer the former, I still had an amazing time at the latter. Started off with their nervetti which were very thinly sliced beef tendon. They were well seasoned and chewy/slightly gelatinous, which contrasted from the crunchy raw onions. The addition of orange zest added a nice citrus aftertaste. The fried squash blossoms were good but can be skipped next time. The tempura batter overpowered the squash blossom but I enjoyed the tangy and green-onion forward honey glaze. The grilled tripe blew my mind! It was very tender on the inside and nicely charred and crispy on the outside. The chimichurri action with the wild argula provided nice fresh, grassy and herbacious flavors. The malloreddus pasta combined multiple things I love: corn, shrimp, and uni cream. The uni part was subtle but I loved the creaminess and the addition of black pepper. The shrimp was fresh, corn was sweet, and pasta cooked nicely al dente. The pork chop was probably one of the best pork chops I've ever had in NYC!! It was super tender and flavorful! The cherry glaze was sweet and savory. We devoured this in no time! For dessert, the apricot kernel gelato was very tasty! The gelato itself had an almond-y, nutty flavor that reminded me of the Cantonese almond paste dessert. The surrounding cream was fluffy and sweet with a subtle floral profile. So glad I got to try it! The space is cute, chill, and cozy. The kitchen was running behind but staff kept checking in and gave us proactive updates. They were kind and polite. I enjoyed the simple decor and dim lights - perfect for date night or a special meal!

Food: 4.4/5 Service: 4.3/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.2/5 Value: 3.1/5 I was able to book a 5:15pm bar seat at I Cavallini, a notoriously difficult place to get a reservation. It is owned by the same folks from the lauded The Four Horsemen (TFH), which I still haven't been to. On my Uber ride to I Cavallini (which is located across the street from TFH) I noticed that there were many people lined up outside TFH. They must have been waiting there for a half hour. I live in the neighborhood and it's tough that we locals cannot eat at neighborhood restaurants because of crowding out from the tourist crowd. Anyway, I was thankful to get into I Cavallini finally. The interior is medium sized and does not feel cramped. The ceilings are high. The bar had some high end audio equipment on the shelf like a McIntosh amp. The bar seat was not the most comfortable (it didn't have a back), but at least I had sufficient elbow room against my neighbors to the left and right. The water glass for the ice water is too small. The ginger jawn non alcoholic beverage ($16) was refreshing. My server behind the bar this evening was named Brittany. The service was satisfactory. When I ordered my two pasta dishes and a main, she offered the option of making one of the pasta dishes a "demi" or half portion of I wanted. That was good. I took her up on that, which allowed me to try the cucumbers ($18), which others have said is a must-get. I found them just ok. They were served with a colatura di alici (an Italian fish sauce) that didn't really enhance the dish that much. It would have been better if they were colder. The demi farfallone (large bow tie pasta, four pieces, $22) with pancetta was quite tasty. It's not too rich, contrary to what another reviewer said. The malloreddus with royal red shrimp, corn, and uni butter ($38) was basically the same size as my demi pasta dish, so that was a bummer. It tasted like corn chowder, which is yummy, but I didn't taste much uni, nor get the texture of it either. Still delicious though. The roasted heritage chicken ($49) was really nicely done. I don't know how they get the chicken that moist and the skin that crisp. It was like eating Peking duck. It came in a generous wading pool of a garlic confit brown sauce. The tiramisu ($20) looked more impressive than it tasted. They used Maldon salt, and I found it too sharp, jarring, and disturbing from the creamy sweet/bitter taste that I expect from tiramisu. I didn't finish it. Disappointing. So $177.47 including tax for my dinner and I left a $32 tip. Expensive, definitely, but worth it? Perhaps. It depends on your objective. If you are going there to impress a date then it'll check that box, but as a solo diner probably not.

1000% worth the hype. Every single bite we had was better than the last. This restaurant is walk in…read moreonly but our table was ready earlier than the wait time they told us. The vibes of the restaurant are elevated and the staff was great! For food, we started with the tuna carpaccio and the bread. The tuna was delicious and bursting with flavor. The bread was very large and perfectly warm on the inside. We also had the Cesar salad which was huge (probably a whole head of lettuce)! It was covered in Parmesan which I really enjoyed. For our mains, we shared the famous burger, steak frites, agnolotti. All were highly recommended and exceeded my expectations. We were stuffed but had to try the sticky toffee dessert. I wasn't expecting to like this but was quickly proved wrong. This was probably the best dessert I've had in a long time! You cannot leave without trying this! Overall, I definitely recommend this restaurant!! One of my favorite bites this year!!

The masterminds behind Au Cheval and 4 Charles welcomes another addition to the family. They don't…read moretake reservations but my friend and I were one of the firsts to get seated because we arrived 20 min before opening. It filled up quickly and the place was packed. Everything was very tasty and good portions! I recommend: - Burger - Fries - Escargot (they use Nick & Sons baguette which is heavenly) Their agnolotti was a bit too buttery for my tastes that it overrided the squash flavor. And the toffee cake was good but super sweet.

I am so glad I was "finally" able to get to Lucky Charlie!…read more *from the sea, limit 6 per day. We were the first customers! My situation is different, I work in Brooklyn and live in the 'burbs. At 2pm I'm looking at Waze! Lucky Charlie opens at 5pm during the week so it's been tough to plan. I see all these social media postings, it looks like people are having some fun in Bushwick! Well, the stars aligned and we were able to be the first customers last Sunday. That means I immediately placed the order for *from the sea: Two Oyster Rockefeller Two Clams Casino Shrimp Organata Charred Octopus This is why I was planning to get here before the restaurant opened. Fantastic is how I would best describe this dish. I've had charred octopus at Hellas in Tampa which was our standard. The cook on the octopus was better, it's the best I ever had. Lucky Charlie looks like a very old Brooklyn joint. A place where you'd order a Miller High Life from the bar after work. Now add the fact they turned up the oldest coal oven in existence, this is truly a one of a kind spot. Take for instance the classic pizza. The pizza was so unique, made DOP San Marzano sauce and topped with aged parmigiano reggiano, it's finished in the coal oven to create a master class, thin crust pizza. A pizza that's made not too far where I grew up. From the great Negroni Cocktail to the amazing pizza, you want to try everything on the Lucky Charlie menu.

Walked in at around 6 PM on a holiday Friday and there was no wait for 2…read more Little gem Caesar was tasty, though some pieces were a little watery. Classic pizza with half pepperoni half anchovy was solid - pepperoni was my favorite. Tiramisu was great. Overall it's a nice neighborhood spot, but not a destination pizza place / I wouldn't wait a long time to get in.

Honestly! I would go to this place again. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night. The service…read morewas great and the waiter was very patient and explained everything I needed to know throughly. The striped bass was really good and the raspberry sorbet was DELICIOUS! For my first time being at a Michelin Star restaurant, I APPROVE!

This Spanish Mediterranean restaurant in Greenpoint has been featured on the Michelin Guide five…read moretimes. I went to Madre for their brunch and it was 10 out of 10. The cocktails were amazing and perfectly balanced with stunning presentation. Standouts were the Carajillo, the Garden Party, and Eat my Stardust. The croquetas stuffed with black truffle were rich and bursting with flavor. The hamachi crudo was sweet and smoky with blood orange and Calabrian chilies. The wagyu burger was tender and smoky topped with a sunny-side up egg and chipotle aioli. The massive brown butter French toast topped with toffee, roasted bananas, and strawberries à la mode was perfection. The service was impeccable. The ambience was light and airy with well spaced out tables to give you privacy.