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Shelter

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Bar, Pizzeria, and Empanada Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Shelter

"Romantic bar for gettin' comfy cozy by a fireplace"(7 Tips)
"truffle pizza with eggs."(6 Tips)
"intimate ski lodge"(4 Tips)
"Cozy atmosphere, delicious empanadas, brunch was excellent."(14 Tips)

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Global HighlanderOctober 3, 2014
In true Williamsburg style, it offers pizza and Argentinian empanadas w/ an interior of a ski lodge and exterior of an Italian cafe, along with aloof service. The wobbly tables spill water all over!
Cole KennedyMarch 2, 2016
Can't speak to the quality of the food, but this is one of the coziest bars in all of Brooklyn. That wood burning fireplace can't be beat.
Mads MarzOctober 6, 2016
The truffle pizza was amazing, you can order EXTRA truffle oil for free 👌🏼 Cozy seating with fireplace and epic throwback music with a twist
PeterMarch 2, 2019
Amazing place! I can’t believe I didn’t try Shelter earlier. Love the drinks (Mexpresso was great!) and loved the Shelter Lox and the pulled pork empanada.
Andrea BarrezuetaNovember 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
By far one of my 'go-to' places in the neighborhood for good wine, great food and ambiance like no other. The place itself is worth a look.
Johanna FuentesFebruary 8, 2015
Cozy atmosphere, delicious empanadas, brunch was excellent. Can't go wrong with any of the skillet eggs (very cheesy/creamy though not described that way). The short rib benedict was to die for!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJanuary 9, 2015
Strange place but recommend nevertheless. Truffle pizza is delicious as are empanadas - we had kale and BBQ pork. For dessert the pannacotta is wonderful.
J.M. SaponaroMarch 6, 2016
How come I never been to Shelter before ?!Best pizzas that I've tried in Williamsburg so far. Awesomely cosy vibe (love the fireplace)... I will definitely go again !
Julian ModestoDecember 6, 2014
Imagine a pizza & empanada house in your mind. WTF does that look like? Walk in with your eyes closed, open them, and you see an intimate ski lodge that's great for groups. You're in Brooklyn.
Nancy AckenhausenJanuary 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything here is oven baked. Always get same meal: beef empanada, kale and roasted squash salad, brussels sprouts. Great hangout in winter by roaring fire.
Brooke MindnichAugust 25, 2014
Apparently. It is customary here to bring out your table's order one dish at a time as it comes out of the kitchen. No timing. You will not eat with your table mates. Haphazard is the perfect word!
Sarah ThompsonOctober 28, 2013
Empanadas are to die for. Cozy and homey feel is only made better by the awesome 90s indie rock playlist.
David GreenbergerMarch 7, 2015
This pizza's insane. Truffle pizza, truffle pizza. Also really cool, ski lodge feel. Great date/hang spot
L. T.June 9, 2015
Oh boy. The drinks are great and the service is great. The food? Amazing. It may be a bit out of the way, but it's a good dinner choice.
Sandra RubinchikJanuary 18, 2015
Pretty sure this is where they filmed Gaston's song in Beauty and the Beast. (Also, the beef empanada is so good!)
Mauricio A.May 19, 2016
Try the live music - Wednesdays in the early evening. 👌
Sebastian San JuanAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best empanadas in NY - beef and BBQ are my favorites
Aimara ToledoSeptember 22, 2013
4 staggioni and truffle pizza are divine! The empanadas are too small for the price. Otherwise, this is the end of Roberta's! LOVE
CécileNovember 19, 2017
Finally a place that doesn’t rush you out. We stayed the whole evening and felt very homey. Nice cozy atmosphere in the cold winter.
Anna OhareSeptember 23, 2014
Place gets pretty busy for dinner so call ahead if you want to get a good seat. Pizza is perfect to share with a friend over some Riesling.
Chrysanthe TenentesMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They have gluten free pizza! Plus an upscale ski lodge vibe with bluegrass and oldies tunes. Solid choice in this ever-changing neighborhood
Allison NiksichJune 24, 2021
The empanadas are always amazing but no one talks about the artichokes - they are to die for
John DuncanDecember 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great neighborhood spot. Cocktails are delicious. Empanadas on point and pizza, while seemingly out of place, is very, very good.
Ina LiAugust 16, 2016
Apart from the pizza, also try their delicious charcuterie platter with bread
Jen KatanApril 1, 2016
If you are in the mood for a log cabin and fire this is the place. Big cosy, decent house malbec. Mac and cheese too
Trista KempaJanuary 25, 2014
Great food and atmosphere but I don't recommend going in the winter unless you wear your warmest jacket the entire meal - 20 degrees outside, no more than 40 inside. Worth waiting for a warm day.
CreativeEntity CourtneyApril 21, 2017
Hey food is tasty, but the cocktails are amazing if the Florence born Lorenzo makes them. OMG guys
Lea CeasrineDecember 2, 2015
Cozy happy hour jawn before heading to Williamsburg Hall of Music. Sit by the fireplace and order some cheesy empanadas.
christian svanes koldingDecember 28, 2018
a perfectly acceptable winter stop for a few appetizers and beverages in front of a warm fireplace.
brittany jonesDecember 19, 2018
welcome to a hipster owned upstate ny cabin vibe. dead things on the walls and cocktails. kinda cozy in the winter.
LeiaApril 29, 2015
Really like the casual & cozy vibe here. The decor is awesome. The empanadas are freshly made. I've never seen such a miserable looking staff. Bartenders shouldn't look so bored and unfriendly.
Allie MahlerAugust 24, 2014
Brunch is delicious here. Get the eggs florentine (or any Benedict) and the truffle pizza with eggs.
Julian ModestoDecember 6, 2014
Get the skillet mac and cheese with arugula on top. I promise you'll be scraping the burnt edges for more.
R.G. LoganSeptember 15, 2013
Bayou chic pizza place. Good selection of pizzas, but the empanadas are microscopic.
Nathan MusgroveFebruary 23, 2015
Great brick oven pizzas, very good beer menu, awesome lodge-esque ambiance
Justin WohlstadterAugust 24, 2014
The brunch here is surprisingly good. Go for the eggs florentine and egg pizza.
Dan MilanoOctober 31, 2013
Decent pie, though vegetarians beware: the inside is a menagerie of mounted animal heads, stuffed birds, antler chandeliers and furs
Laura CarusoAugust 23, 2014
Best empanadas in Brooklyn. Try the spinach and cheese or the chorizo.
Andrew LitvakSeptember 18, 2016
Authentic Italian pizza, which is at odds with the saloon-like ambience.
Tyler MSeptember 29, 2014
Tasty empanads, though small. Enjoyed the drinks and brussles sprout pizza was a hit.
Stephanie CarinoJanuary 29, 2019
This place is really the cutest and very large so good for groups
Alain SaintJuly 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best Place for Empanadas in Williamsburg..Gluten free pizza too
Mychal 🍄October 1, 2014
Empanadas are over-priced because of their size, but the pizza stands out. Get the sopressata
Max KesslerAugust 21, 2014
Kind of basic bitch. Dope atmosphere, but the empanadas are dumb small. Pizza is solid, margarita and Brussels sprout would be my recommendation, but would probably say skip city on this one.
Yuni GrahamMay 20, 2019
Delicious pizza and nice intimate setting
Shikhiu IngDecember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Empanadas are fantastic! Def a bit small but all tasty!
Dana DSeptember 14, 2014
While the food here is decent, the staff is horrendous. The cold demure of hostess all the way down to the starf***ing bartender who ignored half the bar for service. Much better options available.
Daniela AsaroMay 25, 2014
Ask to sit at a table with regular chairs. The log stumps are not comfortable. The food is good but it's like Epcot's version of Williamsburg. Stupid. I'm sad. It's sad. Empanadas are good. K bye.
Amber NagleAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
My Bloody Mary I ordered before even getting a menu got to me 10 minutes after I finished my food, that being said the Bloody Mary was bangin'
Stinne WilhelmsenFebruary 12, 2015
This place is amazing, pizzas and empanadas arefor larger parties.

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