Best Italian — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Lilia
italian · Brooklyn
JBF · Outstanding Chef '26World's 50 BestNYT 100Eater 38
4.3 across 2.3k Google reviews; named by World's 50 Best and NYT.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.3T4.3Y3.9MS
Google4.3(2.3k)Yelp3.9(1.4k)Tripadvisor4.3(217)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Rank 2.
Montesacro
italian · pizza-delivery · Brooklyn
4.6 across 976 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #235 of 7,760 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:30G4.6T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.6(976)Yelp4.4(339)Tripadvisor4.7(22)
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Rank 3.
Aurora Brooklyn
italian · garden · Brooklyn
Michelin Guide
4.5 across 1.6k Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.5T4.4Y4.0MSOT4.8
Google4.5(1.6k)Yelp4.0(927)Tripadvisor4.4(219)OpenTable4.8(1.8k)
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Rank 4.
Oregano
italian · Brooklyn
4.4 across 801 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #13 of 7,760 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.4T4.7Y4.3MS
Google4.4(801)Yelp4.3(592)Tripadvisor4.7(319)
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Rank 5.
Bamonte's
italian · Brooklyn
4.5 across 1.3k Google reviews; praised by Eater.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5T4.2Y4.0MS
Google4.5(1.3k)Yelp4.0(528)Tripadvisor4.2(240)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
Francie
italian · french · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '25
4.4 across 730 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by James Beard Foundation and Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:30G4.4T3.6Y4.3MS
Google4.4(730)Yelp4.3(320)Tripadvisor3.6(17)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 7.
Baci & Abbracci
italian · Brooklyn
4.5 across 444 Google reviews; notable handmade pastas, mozzarella & wood-oven pizzas are offered in a relaxed space….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.4Y4.1MSOT4.6
Google4.5(444)Yelp4.1(374)Tripadvisor4.4(62)OpenTable4.6(617)
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Rank 8.
La Nonna Ristorante & Bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
italian · brunch · Brooklyn
4.4 across 1.1k Google reviews; upscale-casual Italian restaurant & wine bar offering traditional fare & outdoor seating.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.4T4.5Y4.1MSOT4.7
Google4.4(1.1k)Yelp4.1(503)Tripadvisor4.5(111)OpenTable4.7(1.3k)
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Rank 9.
DeStefano's Steakhouse
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.6 across 1.2k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; steakhouse standards & wines served in a space with an old-school Italian vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.7(1.0k)Yelp4.6(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.7(297)
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Rank 10.
Roberta's
italian · Brooklyn
Bib Gourmand
4.0 across 562 Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.0T4.0Y3.8MS
Google4.0(562)Yelp3.8(150)Tripadvisor4.0(34)
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Best Italian — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Lilia
italian · Brooklyn
JBF · Outstanding Chef '26World's 50 BestNYT 100Eater 38
4.3 across 2.3k Google reviews; named by World's 50 Best and NYT.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.3T4.3Y3.9MS
Google4.3(2.3k)Yelp3.9(1.4k)Tripadvisor4.3(217)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 159K Card
Rank 2.
Montesacro
italian · pizza-delivery · Brooklyn
4.6 across 976 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #235 of 7,760 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:30G4.6T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.6(976)Yelp4.4(339)Tripadvisor4.7(22)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 7.6K Card
Rank 3.
Aurora Brooklyn
italian · garden · Brooklyn
Michelin Guide
4.5 across 1.6k Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.5T4.4Y4.0MSOT4.8
Google4.5(1.6k)Yelp4.0(927)Tripadvisor4.4(219)OpenTable4.8(1.8k)
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Rank 4.
Oregano
italian · Brooklyn
4.4 across 801 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #13 of 7,760 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.4T4.7Y4.3MS
Google4.4(801)Yelp4.3(592)Tripadvisor4.7(319)
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Rank 5.
Bamonte's
italian · Brooklyn
4.5 across 1.3k Google reviews; praised by Eater.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5T4.2Y4.0MS
Google4.5(1.3k)Yelp4.0(528)Tripadvisor4.2(240)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
Francie
italian · french · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '25
4.4 across 730 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by James Beard Foundation and Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:30G4.4T3.6Y4.3MS
Google4.4(730)Yelp4.3(320)Tripadvisor3.6(17)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 7.
Baci & Abbracci
italian · Brooklyn
4.5 across 444 Google reviews; notable handmade pastas, mozzarella & wood-oven pizzas are offered in a relaxed space….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.4Y4.1MSOT4.6
Google4.5(444)Yelp4.1(374)Tripadvisor4.4(62)OpenTable4.6(617)
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Rank 8.
La Nonna Ristorante & Bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
italian · brunch · Brooklyn
4.4 across 1.1k Google reviews; upscale-casual Italian restaurant & wine bar offering traditional fare & outdoor seating.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.4T4.5Y4.1MSOT4.7
Google4.4(1.1k)Yelp4.1(503)Tripadvisor4.5(111)OpenTable4.7(1.3k)
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Rank 9.
DeStefano's Steakhouse
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.6 across 1.2k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; steakhouse standards & wines served in a space with an old-school Italian vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.7(1.0k)Yelp4.6(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.7(297)
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Rank 10.
Roberta's
italian · Brooklyn
Bib Gourmand
4.0 across 562 Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.0T4.0Y3.8MS
Google4.0(562)Yelp3.8(150)Tripadvisor4.0(34)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Italian — Harry's ten

Lilia

Montesacro

Aurora Brooklyn

Oregano

Bamonte's

Francie

Baci & Abbracci

La Nonna Ristorante & Bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

DeStefano's Steakhouse

Roberta's

Also considered

Best Italian — Harry's ten

Lilia

Montesacro

Aurora Brooklyn

Oregano

Bamonte's

Francie

Baci & Abbracci

La Nonna Ristorante & Bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

DeStefano's Steakhouse

Roberta's

Also considered