5 Best Italian Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five Italian restaurants in and near Brooklyn Heights for anyone planning a pasta dinner, a pizza night or a relaxed lunch. Five qualifying Italian restaurants were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so places rated well by many diners rank higher. Each entry gives the address, opening hours, service details and the dishes reviewers mention, along with any practical notes such as cash-only payment or reservation policies that are worth knowing before you go.
#1
Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza
★ 4.5 (1,280 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Graziella's at 232 Vanderbilt Ave is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm and lists rooftop and outdoor seating, a fireplace and cocktails. Reviewers mention the hot honey pizza with plenty of pepperoni on a sesame seed crust, baked clams, fried calamari and spaghetti with meatballs and sausage. One notes that the large menu can make quality vary, and another suggests eating the hot honey pie fresh rather than to go.
Best for: Wood-fired pizza with a group
- Address
- 232 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#2
Il Porto Ristorante & Wood Fired Pizza
★ 4.5 (1,044 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Il Porto at 37 Washington Ave opens at 10 am every day and serves wood-fired pizza alongside pasta and mains. Reviewers mention the grandma slice, Penne Il Porto, penne alla vodka, steak with garlic string beans, tortellini soup and homemade desserts. Most describe friendly staff, though one diner reported a crowded room and a wait of over an hour for food, so busy evenings may be slow.
Best for: Pasta and pizza family meal
- Address
- 37 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–11 pm; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#3
Felice Montague
★ 4.5 (556 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Felice Montague at 84 Montague St is described by reviewers as spacious and not too loud, suited to a date, a solo meal or a business lunch. Diners mention arancini, meatballs, fettuccine, a shrimp dish, prosciutto and good drinks, and say the service is attentive without hovering. It opens at 11 or 11:30 am and closes at 10 pm daily, with full wheelchair access listed.
Best for: Date night or business lunch
- Address
- 84 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
#4
Noodle Pudding
★ 4.4 (743 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$50–60 per person
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Noodle Pudding at 38 Henry St serves dinner only, from 5 to 10 pm, and is closed on Mondays. Reviewers mention fresh pastas, grilled salmon with escarole and beans, tender pork chops, shareable appetizers, garlic bread, focaccia and dessert. It is cash only and does not take reservations, which regulars flag as the main inconvenience. A strong wine list and cocktails are listed.
Best for: Cozy cash-only dinner
- Address
- 38 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
Bevacco
★ 4.2 (417 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–40 per person
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Bevacco at 60 Henry St opens for dinner from 5 pm daily and lists a wine list, cocktails, happy-hour drinks and brunch. Reviewers single out the gnocchi and also mention lasagna, Bianca pizza and pumpkin soup, along with cozy lighting and a quiet, romantic room. One group felt rushed to free up the table and found a meat main too small.
Best for: Gnocchi and a quiet evening
- Address
- 60 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 5–10:30 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, 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
- Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza, Noodle Pudding and Bevacco take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Carry cash for Noodle Pudding, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,280 reviews. Il Porto Ristorante & Wood Fired Pizza is second at 4.5 from 1,044 reviews.
Which restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza $20–60; Noodle Pudding $50–60; Bevacco $30–40. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Graziella's of Brooklyn Wood Burning Pizza and Noodle Pudding.
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