2023: Brooklyn Voted Somethingreek Best Restaurant!
Somethingreek
7616 Third Avenue, Brooklyn
Somethingreek is a Brooklyn-based Greek restaurant that has gained a reputation for its delicious and authentic cuisine. Customers rave about the flavorful and generous portions, which include classic dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and spanakopita. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a casual dinner with friends or a romantic date night. Somethingreek’s staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they’re always happy to provide recommendations or answer any questions about the menu. Overall, Somethingreek is a must-visit for anyone looking for a taste of Greece in the heart of Brooklyn.
2022: Brooklyn Voted Bay Ridge Pizza Best Restaurant!
Bay Ridge Pizza
77-04 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 680-5408 – bayridgepizza.com
Brooklyn is known for its pizzerias, so it comes as no surprise that Bay Ridge Pizza was voted as the best restaurant in the borough. Not only does this pizza joint have a robust selection of pies to choose from, it is also a place to enjoy a quality Italian meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for a seafood platter, a pasta dish, or a hot or cold hero, Bay Ridge Pizza has you covered for both lunch and dinner. It even offers gluten free pizza with a cauliflower crust and gluten free pasta, each with several options to choose from. You can bring friends and family here knowing there will be something for everyone. Either have a sit-down meal in the restaurant or get takeout, catering, or curbside delivery. Bay Ridge Pizza truly has all Brooklynites could ask for in a restaurant!
2021: Brooklyn Voted Gino’s Best Restaurant!
Gino’s
7414 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 748-1698 – ginosbayridge.com
Anyone who’s who goes out for Italian food in Brooklyn will tell you Gino’s is the place to make a reservation. Better yet, this decades-old southern Brooklyn mainstay has taken the top prize as the Best Restaurant in Kings County. At home on Fifth Avenue since circa-1964, this old-fashioned Italian restaurant has changed with the times while never sacrificing its heart and soul: evident in each of its dishes, and in its dedicated staff. Serving up everything from seafood and pasta to pizza, specialty sandwhiches and full-on Italian entrees, there’s something for everyone at Gino’s. Better yet, at this family-owned-and-operated Italian restaurant, everyone feels like family — and you’ll keep coming back like you are!
2020: Brooklyn Voted Gargiulo’s Best Restaurant!
Gargiulo’s
2911 15th St, Brooklyn
(718) 266-4891 – www.gargiulos.com
Serving Coney Island for over 100 years, Gargiulo’s is a Brooklyn staple. The iconic Italian restaurant served the people’s playground all throughout its days as a summer getaway for hard-working New Yorkers who would gather in the opulent ballroom of Gargiulo’s for celebrations and social gatherings. The long-running eatery continues to serve as the most popular gathering space in the seaside neighborhood, hosting everything from birthday parties to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce trade show. But above all, Gargiulo’s is treasured for its classical Neapolitan style cooking, bringing the borough together as a place to meet and eat.
2019: Brooklyn Voted Skinflints Best Restaurant!
Skinflints
7902 5th Avenue
(718) 745-1116
Brooklyn’s a borough of great restaurants, but our readers think Skinflints in Bay Ridge eclipses them all. The longtime restaurant & bar offers a menu of burgers & other American eats, plus outdoor seating. The food is always good, and so is the service. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering how good the food is. They have some of the best burgers in Brooklyn, served on an English Muffin bun. It’s the simple feeling of a pub-style restaurant combined with delicious food and great service. There’s nothing like being able to order your favorite meal amongst friends and family at a great place that feels like it’s truly part of the community. Skinflints offers a modern but classic version of an unforgettable taste.
2017: Brooklyn Voted Giacomo’s Best Restaurant!
Giacomo’s
7902 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 439-6993
giacomopizza.com
Though still relatively new to the nabe, Giacomo’s Wood Fired Pizza & Trattoria has already made a name for itself far beyond its roots in Bay Ridge. The authentic Italianstyle restaurant debuted at the corner of 79th Streeteet and Third Avenue in September, 2011 and has since proved that is has staying power, be it because of its exceptional fare, or its unbeatable customer service and wait staff. Founded by a family that has been in the restaurant and pizzeria businesses for over 40 years, it’s no wonder Giacomo’s knows what it’s doing. Its menu boasts everything from classic Italian dishes like baked ziti and gnocchi, to parmigiana heroes and its fan-favorite wood fired pizzas. that, and its relaxed atmosphere, helps to make it the best family restaurant in all of Brooklyn.