Hoek continues to churn out quality food. Dinner last night was excellent, with great service, and…read morethe outdoor seating was spot on despite the wind. We got lucky and were seated almost immediately with a table for five upon arrival. Highly recommend it not only for the food, but also for the walk afterward. Nearby Louis Valentino Park and Pier offers fantastic views and great photo opportunities, with skyline views of Manhattan and Lady Liberty in the distance. As a bonus for bird lovers, you can catch flybys of Great Black-backed, Herring, and Ring-billed Gulls, along with Mallards, Common Terns, and other birds around the waterfront.

Ridiculous up-charging I have never ever experienced at any other pizza place. We ordered a 1/2 and…read more1/2, they did the normal and acceptable thing of charging for the more expensive half. But then they charged us an additional surcharge of $4.50 on top of that. Our friend had a wedding dinner here a few years ago and we've been customers since but after this we will never be back.

Food: This is a hidden gem in Sunset Park/South Slope that more people need to try! We tried the…read morechicken parmesan plate, pizza (half margherita and half pepperoni with hot honey), and the calzone. All three were amazing and so impressive. The chicken parmesan was moist and flavorful; their sauce is very tasty. The pizza had a thin crust and nice char on the bottom and is definitely above average pizza in NYC. The calzone was huge and packed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese served with fresh basil and tomato sauce on the side. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes as well as their other specialty pizzas. Service: Service was phenomenal; staff were friendly and very attentive! Ambiance: The restaurant is pretty small with about 10-12 small tables. The place can probably accommodate only two large groups at a time by putting tables together. They take reservations so I would recommend making one beforehand to avoid waiting. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

pizza was spectacular with magnificent oily, charred crust. mozzarella tasted like real-deal…read moreitaliano. not 'new haven' style, which is the go-to for most of the artisanal places now. best pizza i've had in (um whatever this strip of south slope/sunset park/ gowanus is called) neighborhood, no contest really.

Out standing food quality and wine selection. Friendly staff, nice ambiance, great music playlist!read more

Best Italian place in NYC. Food is traditional northern Italian, done as Italians do it. No…read morecompromises, no adjustments. Real, traditional, proper as an Italian granny would do it. As it should be, always!

Came by for an early dinner. Didn't have reservation but was able to get a table on the enclosed…read morepatio. A little lack luster up there compared to the main floor of the dinning room. Service was ok not the best but not horrible either. Chicken Marsala was good but needed salt. Large portion! My friend enjoyed her smoky pasta with meatballs. We both had left overs to take home.

We made reservations for a Friday night at 8pm. This place was packed even that late! There were…read morelots of groups and families. I'm glad we had a reservation, though I didn't really see people waiting for a table either. The restaurant is very loud, keep this in mind. It was even louder as the table next to us had about 8 kids and 3 adults. Thankfully they left before our food arrived so the chaos died down a bit. Service was average and could have been a bit more attentive. We were not given the bread and butter upon arrival so I had to ask for it. Our server checked on us and the runners kept our table clean by clearing plates often. I had a glass of Sicilian wine which was so good and sweet. My husband had a cocktail he enjoyed, I think it had apple and Amaro in it. I had the smoked rigatoni in vodka sauce and holy crap it was incredible. I've never had smoked pasta before and it was beyond delicious. My husband had a chicken parm calzone that he loved. We didn't have appetizers or dessert this time around. The place was crowded the whole time and plenty of take out orders were going out too. We don't live in the neighborhood but would certainly come back again to try more dishes. The menu is extensive and I'm excited to try more.

- 3.5 - good service…read more- dark envormnet - large yard - every seat does not have view of TV - great for $6 brunch mimosas - it did have a mop smell when u first walked in, this was noticed by several members of our party - good burger - hearty portions - crispy bacon - I was too full to try the wings, but they looked good,

We popped in here for a drink as part of our Sunday Funday activities and received a warm welcome…read morefrom the host and the bartender Julien. Julian was very personable, and we enjoyed conversing with him. I ordered the Bee Sting, which was a Bee's Knees with kick thanks to the addition of Anchos Reyes. Mom & Sis had the Blackberry Bramble. I had a sip. It was delicious & refreshing. This place has a rustic interior and a warm vibe. It bills itself as a neighborhood Bar & Grill. I can see why. Locals were sitting at the bar chatting it up. Everyone knew each other, and the staff greeted them by name. We already had lunch, but the food looked tasty. Next time I'm in town I'll give their dishes a try. *Brunch Sundays only. 11 am - 4 pm.

My family has been going to Mazzat once a year for over 10 years. If we lived closer it would be a…read morelot more often. We live in Jersey and come to Brooklyn every year to get our taxes done. Its become a tradition to go to Mazzat after our tax appt. In all these years not only have we never had a bad meal, but the meal has always been exceptional! Today it was just my wife and I. Our two sons had other plans. Even though it was just us two, we ordered like there were four. We started off with drinks. My wife had the Mango Sunrise and I had a Mojito. Carlos, who does a little bit of everything at Mazzat recommended it and it was the best Mojito I've ever had! Well balanced, the mint stood out and the agave gave it just the right touch of sweetness. Mazzat is a place where food is meant to be shared so we ordered multiple apps and two entrees. We got hummus, merguez (lamb sausage), garlic shrimp and chicken cigars, which you can also order with lamb. All of it came with a basket of soft pita with crispy pita chips added. The hummus has the consistency of Gelato; smooth with the slightest of lemon flavor, drizzled with olive oil and paired perfectly with the pita. Chicken cigars come with an avocado crema that complements the smoky flavor of the chicken inside. Shrimp was fantastic and the merguez equally so. Both come bathed in olive oil and spices, perfect for dipping. My wife had shakshuka because she's a big tomato fan and was very happy with her choice. I got the half marinated chicken which comes with bulghur rice, a side salad and a garlic dipping sauce. The chicken had a deep smoky grilled taste that permeates the meat. It didnt need the dipping sauce but the dipping sauce was a great partner nonetheless. The bulghur rice deserves it's own paragraph to describe it but I'll keep it to buttery, soft and fluffy and unbelievably delicious! We also ordered a fattoush salad which is as good as it gets as far as salads go. We consider Mazzat our favorite restaurant pound for pound. When it comes to food quality, quantity, value, freshness, service and atmosphere, you'll be hard pressed to get any better than Mazzat. Apologies for the long read but I feel you have to give a restaurant like Mazzat it's kudos and that just won't happen thoroughly in a one paragraph review.

This was such a great meal. We went on a Sunday around 5:30 and were able to easily get an outdoor…read moretable, the staff were very personable and helpful with recommendations. The fried cauliflower was light and crispy, the falafel in the vegetarian platter was flavorful and the perfect texture. Really nice hummus and dips, the greens were fresh and came with the rack of lamb and branzino, which were both the standout dishes. The lamb was tender, flavorful, and not greasy. The fish had a beautiful crispy skin and fresh citrus seasoning. The baklava was super light and had the perfect amount of syrup, which is a hard thing to do. The mint lemonade was also delightful and perfect for a hot day. The beet salad was good, but not essential. I think this is a hidden gem for a high quality but unpretentious atmosphere, great for a special occasion without the stuffiness of an expensive buzzy spot. Would love to come back!

I'm still thinking the pizza my best friend and I ate here TWO WHOLE WEEKS AGO. Yes It was that…read moregood!!! We found this place while spending the day in Brooklyn heights/promenade. We ordered two reds- one Napoli and one Capricciosa. For the Capricciosa, I don't eat pork so we asked for it removed. Server was very kind and offered to swap it with bresola, (they said they also don't eat pork and substitutions could be easily done). Everything was delicious, I need to go back ASAP. Fair warning this is a very small space, it gets LOUD and could be uncomfortable for some. We asked to move to the quieter window seat which was in a little nook. If you get overstimulated or are claustrophobic I do not recommend this place for eating in during busy hours.

Dellaroccos has two things going for it. Its proximity to the promenade, and the fact that tourists…read moreand out of town visitors can come here and feel that they are "in the know", unlike visitors that go for pizza in dumbo. Depending on your dining guests, these two reasons turn 3 stars to 5 (for your guests anyway) If you are not a visitor then as many others have said, there are better Naples options, assuming you don't plan on taking a walk to see the views immediately after your meal. The ingredients used and the end results don't justify the pricing but the clientele that dine here don't mind.

This is our go to Friday night spot! Feels like our Cheers! Where everyone knows your name!read more

One of our favorite pizza places! The staff is always friendly, the food is consistently delicious,…read moreand the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Great cocktails, too. Highly recommend stopping in. You won't be disappointed!