5 Best Italian Restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Italian restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York, for anyone planning a dinner out, a family meal or a group celebration in the neighborhood. The list was built from businesses Google categorizes as Italian restaurants, then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so places with both strong scores and many reviews rise to the top. Each entry covers hours, address, services and what reviewers mention, drawn only from public listing details.
#1
Brooklyn Roots Italian
★ 4.7 (689 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–80 per person
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Brooklyn Roots Italian sits at 8602 3rd Ave and opens for dinner from 4 pm most days, from 2 pm on Sunday, and is closed Monday. Reviewers mention a traditional, warm atmosphere, set group menus, birthday celebrations handled with flair and wedding catering. One reviewer felt service was friendly but hard to find during a busy meal. Its listing notes great cocktails, dessert and a strong wine list, plus delivery, curbside pickup and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Group dinners and celebrations
- Address
- 8602 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun 2–9 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Piccante
★ 4.6 (428 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Piccante, at 7410 3rd Ave, serves dinner on weekdays from late afternoon and opens at noon on weekends. Reviewers mention a relaxed, casual room at a newer, larger location, warm bread and butter to start, lasagna, fettuccine with chicken and steak with vegetables. Regulars point to personable table service and good drinks. The listing also covers brunch, lunch, dessert, vegetarian options, delivery and takeout, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: Casual weeknight Italian comfort food
- Address
- 7410 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#3
Positano
★ 4.5 (1,373 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–100 per person
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Positano is at 10018 4th Ave and opens at noon daily, staying open until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention crab cakes, baked clams, black linguine pescatore, lobster pasta specials and tiramisu, along with open-air dining that suits a date or dinner with friends. Street parking can take some patience, one reviewer notes. The listing includes outdoor seating, a private dining room, late-night food and great cocktails and coffee.
Best for: Date nights and seafood pasta
- Address
- 10018 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11:30 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–11:30 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10:30 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10:30 pm
#4
Luliano’s
★ 4.5 (513 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Luliano’s, at 7902 3rd Ave, is closed Monday and otherwise opens at 11 am, except Wednesday when it starts at 4 pm. Reviewers describe a menu of pizza, pasta, heroes, wraps, burgers, salads and desserts with table service inside. Opinions are mixed: some praise the pasta and pizza, while others describe a cold pickup order and a long wait for a table. The entrance, seating and restroom are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Pizza and pasta for lunch
- Address
- 7902 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#5
Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria
★ 4.4 (1,732 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria at 7305 3rd Ave is open daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention square pizza slices, garlic bread and chicken parm with vodka sauce, and staff who handle substitutions. One reviewer hosted a private party in its small party room and found no large minimum headcount. The listing covers delivery, curbside pickup, late-night food, cocktails, dessert and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Private parties and family meals
- Address
- 7305 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Italian restaurant”, ranked by weighted 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
- Book ahead at Brooklyn Roots Italian: Google lists reservations as required.
- 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?
Brooklyn Roots Italian ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 689 reviews. Piccante is second at 4.6 from 428 reviews.
Which restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Positano, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Brooklyn Roots Italian $30–80; Piccante $20–30; Positano $40–100. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Brooklyn Roots Italian, Piccante, Positano and Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria.
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