5 Affordable Restaurants in Greenpoint, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 restaurants in Greenpoint, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable restaurants in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, for people who live or work nearby and want a good meal without overspending. Thirteen places met the filter based on Google's listed price range. They are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so a place with many steady reviews can rank above one with a higher score from fewer people. Each entry covers the food, opening hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
Restaurant Relax
★ 4.9 (456 Google reviews)Polish restaurant$10–20 per person
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Restaurant Relax is a Polish restaurant at 68A Newel St, listed as women-owned and open from noon until 8:30 or 9 pm, closed Sunday. It has counter service, dine-in and delivery. Reviewers mention homemade-tasting soups with clear broth, stuffed cabbage, the Polish plate, pork chops with mushrooms, crepes and kompot with a hint of mint. They describe food served hot and fast in a calm room.
Best for: Polish comfort food
- Address
- 68A Newel St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon 12–8:30 pm; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–8:30 pm; Tue 12–8:30 pm; Wed 12–8:30 pm
#2
Forma Pasta Factory
★ 4.6 (2,037 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–20 per person
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Forma Pasta Factory is a casual Italian spot at 14 Bedford Ave, open daily from noon to 10 pm. Reviewers mention fresh, handmade pasta cooked to order and served al dente, with portions that leave them full. They describe fast service and friendly staff. Seating is limited, though there is both indoor and outdoor space, and reviewers suggest it for a relaxed date or a quick bite.
Best for: Fresh pasta on a weeknight
- Address
- 14 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#3
Diamond Slice
★ 4.7 (293 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Diamond Slice is a pizza shop at 70 Diamond St, open from noon to 9 pm and closed Monday. Reviewers mention a wide choice of slices reheated to order with a very crisp base, including mushroom, tomato, Sicilian and Caesar slices, plus ricotta dollops. They describe an unusually shaped dining room at the street corner. One group found some specialty slices, such as French onion, too dense.
Best for: Crisp pizza slices
- Address
- 70 Diamond St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#4
La Contenta Greenpoint
★ 4.8 (114 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$20–70 per person
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La Contenta Greenpoint is a Mexican restaurant at 1079 Manhattan Ave, listed as Latino-owned and women-owned. It opens in the afternoon on weekdays and from noon on weekends, with live music, cocktails and happy hour. Reviewers mention fresh guacamole, chiles de árbol, queso, steak and a seafood-focused menu of small plates. They describe attentive service, weekend brunch and large appetizer portions.
Best for: Sharing Mexican small plates
- Address
- 1079 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2 pm–12 am; Mon 3–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 3–10 pm; Tue 3–10 pm; Wed 3–10 pm
#5
Panzón
★ 4.5 (405 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$30–70 per person
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Panzón is a Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar at 23 Greenpoint Ave, listed as women-owned and closed Monday. It opens in the evening on weekdays and from noon on weekends, with live music and happy hour. Reviewers mention freshly made tortillas and juicy carnitas, and several hosted baby showers in the back of the room. One reviewer reports an order mix-up with tacos and wings.
Best for: Tacos, cocktails and private parties
- Address
- 23 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–11:30 pm; Tue 5–10:30 pm; Wed 5–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Greenpoint, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Panzón takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Restaurant Relax ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 456 reviews. Forma Pasta Factory is second at 4.6 from 2,037 reviews.
Which restaurants in Greenpoint, New York NY are open late?
La Contenta Greenpoint stays open until 12 am; Panzón stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Restaurant Relax $10–20; Forma Pasta Factory $10–20; Diamond Slice $1–10; La Contenta Greenpoint $20–70; Panzón $30–70.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Restaurant Relax, Forma Pasta Factory, Diamond Slice and Panzón.
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