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Giuseppina's is one of Brooklyn.

1. Giuseppina's

9.1
691 6th Ave (at 20th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwood Heights · 46 tips and reviews

Jackie C.Jackie Clark: Incredible. Small calzone w garlic and artichoke hearts. Life alteringly delicious

Fisherman's Dawta is one of Brooklyn.

2. Fisherman's Dawta

407 Atlantic Ave (at Bond St.), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 18 tips and reviews

NearSay NYCNearSay NYC: Fisherma's Dawta offers up delicious Caribbean cuisine at bargain prices..Enjoy delicious and zesty jerk chicken for just $10 and wash it down with a cold ginger beer for just $4.

Seersucker is one of Brooklyn.

3. Seersucker

329 Smith St (President and Carroll), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 91 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: For the ultimate in nouveau southern-fried dining, try the Tennessee fried chicken dinner here on Tuesday nights. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Roman’s is one of Brooklyn.

4. Roman’s

8.8
243 Dekalb Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 118 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Chocolate Sorbet: New York Magazine described this as 'more like a refreshingly cold ganache, a looser pot de crème, or an artisanal Fudgsicle'. Absolutely incredible!

Kif Restaurant is one of Brooklyn.

5. Kif Restaurant

219 Dekalb Ave (at Adelphi St.), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Fort Greene · 20 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: The sauce for the couscous royal comes in a separate bowl. In Morocco they like their couscous “wet” and pour the bowl in; you would do well to follow their lead. Read more.

Umi Nom is one of Brooklyn.

6. Umi Nom

433 Dekalb Ave (at Classon), Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 41 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Sautéed sweet sausage, grilled mackerel, bahay kubo fried rice, chicken pad see ew. The best dishes stick close to Southeast Asia, like the pork-belly adobo and the green papaya salad. Read more.

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of Brooklyn.

7. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This soul food spot stuffs your face with Dixie fare including Carolina-style pulled pork, crispy catfish, and the famed bacon/egg/cheese "insane burger". Read more.

Spicy Bampa is one of Brooklyn.

8. Spicy Bampa

6920 18th Ave (btw Bay Ridge Avenue & 70th Street), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Bensonhurst · 10 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Get the Dan dan noodles, a Sichuan mainstay. The dish must be vigorously stirred before eating.

Bab al Yemen is one of Brooklyn.

9. Bab al Yemen

413 Bay Ridge Ave (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 16 tips and reviews

Alexis A.Alexis Anderson: One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. From start to finish, totally spot-on. Great service, great food (babaghanouj, lamb masloog, curry yamaan). Worth the trek from Manhattan.

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of Brooklyn.

10. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The cavatelli pasta alone is worth the trip, but, then, so is the rest of the food and scene here, which is quintessentially Aging Hipster in the best possible way. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Oasis is one of Brooklyn.

11. Oasis

161 N 7th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Williamsburg · 127 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The $6 veg platter has herb-and-chickpea orbs that are freshly fried-they nestle into whatever they're dropped upon, whether it be cabbage slaw, heap of pickles and pickled peppers, or well of tahini

Diner is one of Brooklyn.

12. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An aluminum-sided greasy spoon. The food is excellent, the vibe is pitch-perfect Williamsburg, and while supplies last, their rib-eye steak is as good as anything at Peter Luger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tanoreen is one of Brooklyn.

13. Tanoreen

8.5
7523 3rd Ave (at 76th St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 118 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean at this favorite restaurant of the Daily Candy's Erin Wylie. Try the baba ganoush and make sure to sample the bread baskey for the zaatar-spiced flatbread.

Marlow & Sons is one of Brooklyn.

14. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The restaurant's signature dish is the result of what happens when you sandwich half a chicken between a roaring hot skillet and a 35-pound brick. One of our 5 favorite roast chickens in the city! Read more.

Char No. 4 is one of Brooklyn.

15. Char No. 4

196 Smith St (at Baltic St.), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Boerum Hill · 230 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Popular brunch options include the biscuits Benedict with house-smoked ham and poached eggs; buttermilk pancakes with marmalade and pecan butter; and the poached eggs with bacon cheddar grits. Read more.

Nights and Weekends is one of Brooklyn.

16. Nights and Weekends

1 Bedford Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 90 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the tempura-style crispy rock shrimp. Chef Ken Addington tosses them in an aioli flavored with chilies, lime zest and Seville orange. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

James is one of Brooklyn.

17. James

605 Carlton Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 165 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Here on a Monday? Get the lamb burger—a half-pound puck, dusted in cumin, seared in a cast-iron pan, anointed with warm goat cheese & cipollini onions. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.

Isa is one of Brooklyn.

18. Isa

348 Wythe Ave (at S 2nd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 97 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try chef Igancio Mattos’ rib eye, so tender it’s served with a table knife. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Traif is one of Brooklyn.

19. Traif

9.0
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Most of the snacks on chef Jason Marcus’s often-changing menu are $10 or less. Snag a table on the lush back patio, & feast with the knowledge you’re filling your belly without emptying your wallet. Read more.

Lulu & Po is one of Brooklyn.

20. Lulu & Po

154 Carlton Ave (btwn Willoughby Ave & Myrtle Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 50 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Don't miss the tomatoes. The genius chef-owners of this new spot drown Jersey tomatoes in a warm butter. And the rest of the smart, wide-reaching menu of small plates is equally inspired: Read more.

Iris Cafe is one of Brooklyn.

21. Iris Cafe

20 Columbia Pl (at Joralemon St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Brooklyn Heights · 138 tips and reviews

scott ..scott ...: Start your morning with the breakfast baguette, piled with eggs, cheddar, lettuce, apple-peach chutney, Dijon mustard, mayo and country ham. Read more.

Talde is one of Brooklyn.

22. Talde

369 7th Ave (at 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · South Slope · 269 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: the pretzel & pork dumplings, oyster & bacon pad thai and fried chicken w/grapes were the standouts. great vibe, great bar selection and most seats come with a view of Dale slaying it behind the line.

Mama Joy's is one of Brooklyn.

23. Mama Joy's

1084 Flushing Ave (btwn Knickerbocker & Irving Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Bushwick · 20 tips and reviews

ChelseaChelsea: New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue mentions "impeccable shrimp and grits, cornbread as rich & moist as brownie batter, and matzoh-meal-crusted fried chicken" served with craft beer & American whiskey.

Martha is one of Brooklyn.

24. Martha

184 Dekalb Ave (at Carlton Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 73 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Nightly changing options include Friday's Cumberland, which layers honey-glazed Berkshire pork belly, sweet-pickled carrot, shiso and kimchi aioli on pain au lait. Read more.

Vekslers is one of Brooklyn.

25. Vekslers

521 Hicks St (Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Cobble Hill · 38 tips and reviews

Adrienne M.Adrienne McIlvaine: My new favorite neighborhood spot. The burger with homemade cheese sauce is so good you won't believe it's only 10 bucks.

Whiskey Soda Lounge is one of Brooklyn.

26. Whiskey Soda Lounge

115 Columbia St (at Kane St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Cobble Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Daeha K.Daeha Ko: Ideal place to hang out if you are waiting to get into Pok Pok NY next block over. Good selection of beers and whiskey. Ideal after work watering hole if you live in the neighborhood.

Bún-Ker is one of Brooklyn.

27. Bún-Ker

99 Scott Ave (btwn Randolph and Meserole St), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 146 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The chili mackerel banh mi tempers fishy funk with spicy mayo. Coconut tapioca pudding is a must-order.

Shalom Japan is one of Brooklyn.

28. Shalom Japan

8.3
310 S 4th St (at Rodney St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 100 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Shalom Japan...sounds almost like the punch line to a joke—but the married couple Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi…are far from kidding around. At its best, their food is fusion in the truest sense.” Read more.

Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue is one of Brooklyn.

29. Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue

7.9
267 Flatbush Ave (St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Prospect Heights · 182 tips and reviews

Juliette R.Juliette Richey: Real Texas style BBQ in Brooklyn! Try the pulled pork, brisket, and the pork ribs. You will not be disappointed. Awesome location, such a friendly staff! New fav BBQ spot.

House of Small Wonder is one of Brooklyn.

30. House of Small Wonder

77 N 6th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: The new space has trees going through the middle! It's The Secret Garden meets Terabithia. It also has table service, so they might not let you linger forever like they used to...unclear.

Mimi's Hummus is one of Brooklyn.

31. Mimi's Hummus

1209 Cortelyou Rd (Argyle St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Flatbush · 55 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Far and away the best hummus in NYC; try it with ground beef on top (trust us). And don't miss their excellent vegetable side dishes, either.

Kiwiana is one of Brooklyn.

32. Kiwiana

847 Union St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 64 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Get the manuka honey-and-Marmite-braised baby back ribs. We were skeptical, but they left us flabbergasted: Read more.

Brucie is one of Brooklyn.

33. Brucie

234 Court St (at Baltic St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 98 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the house-rolled tagliatelle, with crispy brussel sprouts, rich tomato butter and creamy burrata. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

The Pickle Shack is one of Brooklyn.

34. The Pickle Shack

256 4th Ave (Carroll), Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gowanus · 56 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The food is pickle-centric-- with a big selection from the Brooklyn Brine factory right around the corner. Try the extra-hot "Fire Scapes" and five-spice ramps. Read more.

Glasserie is one of Brooklyn.

35. Glasserie

8.6
95 Commercial St (btwn Manhattan Ave & Box St), Brooklyn, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenpoint · 145 tips and reviews

ClaireClaire: The menu descriptions do not do justice to how amazing and complex the dishes are. Your ideal meal: radishes w/ feta, new potatoes w/ Spanish cheese & soft egg, rice w/ yogurt and the lamb belly. Wow.