The Saint Austere
(Now Closed)Bistro, Bar, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Cooper SmithJuly 23, 2015One of the better meals I've ever had in NYC. Go with the chef's tasting menu, and ask them to go heavy on the Polenta board. You'll leave satisfied and absolutely stuffed
So' KAugust 30, 2015Great oyster happy hour, amazing wine pairing with the set menu. But the set menu with their specialties, including the polenta, was TOO greasy and salty. Really. Maybe the chef was high? :-D
Ivana BasicNovember 28, 2013Amazing food and great chief. Everything is so well considered and beautifully paired. Home made beet pasta is amazing. A delight to your tastebuds from apperizers to desssert.
Laurea de OcampoAugust 14, 2015Get the tasting menu for a group! Great wine list, delicious & well prepared food and the best service in Williamsburg (service is very high end in a comfortable space). I always take people here.
Nora GeissMay 15, 2014Great playlist (souls of mischief? Win) and cushion for your knees under the bar add to the great food / wine appeal. Recommendations for wines never fail.
Mara LecocqOctober 25, 2014As a carnivore I don't usually fantasize about vegetable dishes but I go back there just for the broccoli rabe... And everything else is equally well crafted.
TriciaDecember 4, 2015Amazing staff and food! Came here as a group for a birthday and they were able to create an off the menu dish simply because we inquired!
Alexandra FanningNovember 23, 2016Omg this place is great. Artichoke salad, octopus, any special they have and wines are amazing. Definitely great for dates 😉
Nahid AshriJune 29, 2019Great food and great service.. everyone was super nice and helpful take their menu recommendation you will be satisfied and happy
Do yourself a favor and get the tasting menu, it's $30 or $50 with wine pairing and completely worth it! My favorites are of course the broccoli rabe, polenta, and lasagna!
DensDecember 17, 2015Sunday Night "Red Night" pasta special is worth planning your weekend around. Don't snooze on the sausage polenta either!
LaurenMarch 24, 2017BROKELYN: "The only place on this list that I’m endorsing for both oysters and polenta. Don’t leave without trying the polenta (though sadly, it is not $1). Happy hour is 6pm to 8pm."
Order the polenta plate. You will be so happy you did. Perfect to split with an additional small plate or two.
Do yourself a favor and get the tasting menu. Best deal in the neighborhood! They'll tailor it to whatever interests you on the menu. Jackie is super nice!
Kendra ClarkeJanuary 1, 2016The tasting menu. ❤️ It's a great value for what you are getting and the food is amazing.
Ashley SimonJuly 19, 2013everything is delicious so just split a bunch of small plates. don't miss the polenta, broccoli rabe, ricotta crostini.
Karmun T.July 15, 2014You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.. So try a bit of everything from the tasting menu!
Vince C.January 26, 2016The polenta is can't miss and the pork chop was a winner - great date spot with small plates for sharing.
Milos PeluffoJanuary 23, 2015Good for groups to go and get some Italian style tapas - highly recommend the polenta with chorizo.
Get the lasagna! It’s a good size portion and tastes great!
I have yet to eat anything here that was NOT delicious... but my favs so far are the broccoli rabe and the polenta.
Shanty SyarifahAugust 4, 2015Everything's good at this place. Grilled asparagus with prosciutto & creamy polenta are the best.
Mike HApril 14, 2012Exceptionally good food. The polenta and broccoli rabe are amazing. Great atmosphere and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend coming here!
Josiah ForgathOctober 24, 2013Amazing oysters. And they will water you up! We probably had a water refill every five minutes for the two hours we were here. Literally.
Service, food, wine, cocktails, music: all top notch. My favorite restaurant in Williamsburg.
ChloeNovember 29, 2012Amazing value; the creamy polenta is their rock star, but the warm squash salad and the pasta are amazing, too.
Danielle GarreMarch 16, 2013Amazing food, unreal service. Perfect for a date or out with friends. Love everything on the menu.
BrooklynBoyOJanuary 11, 2014Chef's Tasting Menu. With Wine Pairing. Do it. No questions asked. It'll be a night to remember for you & yours...
Vladimir WeinsteinSeptember 16, 2012The fried pork belly may be the best thing in the world you could offer your taste buds. Along with delicious $1 oysters from 4-8pm!
Diane SchwanFebruary 5, 2014I would deff go back here. However I do believe one tip is inaccurate. The polenta wasn't great. I've had way better but everything else was amazing and great service.
Nandi AndersonMarch 21, 2016Delicious tapas! They had a special on $30 bottle of red wine. Great vibes.
Elona ZejnatiFebruary 9, 2012Absolutely love this place, its got the best staff and the best wine selection. And the food is out of this world!!
LiAugust 25, 2012Polenta was amazing and the pork belly reminded me that I could never make it as a vegetarian.
Saif DiaAugust 7, 2015They are flexible with the tasting menus, in case you have allergies or want to avoid certain dishes.
Courtney McKennaJanuary 29, 2012Great wine choices and alway something on the menu to snack on, perfection
I do not like broccoli rabe. I repeat, I DO NOT LIKE broccoli rabe. But I ate every last bit of it at The Saint Austere. Any place that came make me eat food I usually hate is a winner in my book.
The owner Fabrizio is always around and really knows his stuff. Great neighborhood spot.
christian svanes koldingSeptember 1, 2013word on the street is that the french toast is very good...
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The Saint Austere
613 Grand St (btwn Lorimer St & Leonard St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(718) 388-0012
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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