5 Best Italian Restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Italian restaurants in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, for locals and visitors deciding where to go for pasta, pizza or a relaxed dinner. The list comes from businesses Google categorizes as Italian restaurants, ranked by rating weighted by the number of reviews. Eleven places were considered. Each entry covers hours, address and key features such as accessibility or outdoor seating, along with what reviewers mention about the food and service, so you can match a spot to the evening you have in mind.
#1
Aromi
★ 4.9 (839 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–80 per person
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Aromi sits at 552 Court St and opens for dinner on weekdays and from noon on weekends. Reviewers mention woodfired pizzas such as funghi and prosciutto, a buffalo margherita special, pepe e cacio ravioli, a gorgonzola salad and a standout mussels dish, plus friendly, attentive service. Google lists a strong wine list, cocktails and coffee, outdoor seating, delivery and full wheelchair access, and one reviewer celebrated a milestone birthday here.
Best for: Woodfired pizza and a relaxed dinner
- Address
- 552 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#2
Panzerotti Bites
★ 4.9 (693 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–20 per person
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Panzerotti Bites at 235 Smith St specializes in panzerotti, the fried or baked stuffed turnovers reviewers liken to an Italian empanada. Reviewers mention the salame and classic versions, a baked special with broccoli rabe and sausage, light frying with no oily residue, and dessert panzerotti. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, with outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options and quick service. One reviewer notes street parking is paid.
Best for: Quick Italian street food
- Address
- 235 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm; Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11:30 am–8:30 pm
#3
Cremini's
★ 4.9 (430 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–50 per person
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Cremini's at 521 Court St focuses on food and wine from Italy's Marche region, which reviewers say is unusual to find. They describe a cozy room that feels like eating in someone's home, run by a couple who cook and serve, and mention squid ink pasta. It is women-owned, has a private dining room and live music, and is closed Tuesdays, opening from noon on weekends.
Best for: Regional Marche cooking and intimate dinners
- Address
- 521 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#4
Marco Polo
★ 4.6 (686 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Marco Polo at 345 Court St is open from noon to 10 pm every day except Monday. Reviewers describe classic Italian charm with warm lighting and a welcoming team, and mention a fried artichoke appetizer and vodka bucatini. Diners have come for anniversaries and a graduation party, and one praised the drinks. The entrance, seating and toilet are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Anniversaries and family celebrations
- Address
- 345 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#5
Savelli
★ 4.6 (398 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Savelli at 195 Smith St opens at 4 pm and runs until late, closed on Mondays. Reviewers like the back room's skylight, the high-top tables for drinks, and shareable plates including calamari, gnocchi, burrata, pasta and pizza, along with a well-made dirty martini. Regulars say they bring visiting family, and a group of friends noted being seated without a reservation. It is wheelchair accessible throughout.
Best for: Group dinners and shared plates
- Address
- 195 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–11 pm; Thu 4–10:30 pm; Tue 4–10:30 pm; Wed 4–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Carroll Gardens, 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
- Aromi and Cremini's take 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?
Aromi ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 839 reviews. Panzerotti Bites is second at 4.9 from 693 reviews.
Which restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Savelli, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Aromi $30–80; Panzerotti Bites $10–20; Cremini's $40–50. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Aromi, Panzerotti Bites and Cremini's.
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