5 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Greene, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Fort Greene, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five Italian restaurants in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, for locals and visitors deciding where to book dinner, brunch or a casual pasta night. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, so places with both strong scores and plenty of feedback rise to the top. Six qualifying businesses listed under the Google category Italian restaurant were considered. Each entry draws only on its listing details and on what its reviewers mention, so you can compare hours, access and dishes before you go.
#1
Evelina
★ 4.7 (1,574 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Evelina sits at 211 Dekalb Ave and serves both a daytime service from 9 or 10 am to 3:30 pm and a dinner service from 5 pm. Reviewers mention crispy fritto misto, well-balanced pastas, lemon ricotta pancakes and a mushroom feta omelet at brunch, plus a good assortment of teas. One notes the modern room can feel chilly in summer. The entrance, seating and toilet are all listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Brunch and pasta dinners
- Address
- 211 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 10 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 10 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Tue 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm
#2
Roman's
★ 4.6 (503 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Roman's, at 243 Dekalb Ave, opens for dinner from 5 pm on weekdays and from 11 am on weekends. Reviewers describe a rotating, family-style menu, pointing to lamb cavatelli, olive oil cake and a cucumber salad with anchovy vinaigrette. They mention a dim, candlelit room, outdoor dining in warmer months and warm, accommodating staff, though one diner found the pastas good rather than standout. Wheelchair-accessible seating is listed.
Best for: Candlelit dinner with friends
- Address
- 243 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–10:30 pm; Sat 11 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 5–10:30 pm; Tue 5–10:30 pm; Wed 5–10:30 pm
#3
Forma Pasta Factory
★ 4.5 (1,203 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Forma Pasta Factory at 5 Greene Ave is open daily from noon to 10 pm. Reviewers mention generous portions of fresh pasta, a fettuccine funghi with a rich cream sauce, a light gem salad and a seafood pasta that one diner compared to meals in Italy. The pace is quick, and one visitor felt rushed to order. Others like the outdoor seating area. The entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Quick, filling fresh pasta
- Address
- 5 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#4
Osteria Brooklyn
★ 4.5 (1,172 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Osteria Brooklyn is on Myrtle Ave and opens at noon on weekdays and 11:30 am on weekends, closing at 10 pm. Reviewers point to the cocktails, including a house drink named after Clinton Hill and a seasonal Hugo Spritz, along with lasagna and branzino. Most praise the ambience and service, though one found the fettuccine oily and the staff inattentive. Entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Cocktails with an Italian dinner
- Address
- 458 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#5
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 stays open until 11 pm Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention the Grandma Slice, Penne Il Porto, homemade desserts, steak with garlic string beans and penne alla vodka. One visitor reported a crowded room and a long wait for food, while regulars describe friendly staff and good recommendations. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed.
Best for: Wood-fired pizza and pasta
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Fort Greene, 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
- For an early start, Evelina opens at 9 am.
- 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?
Evelina ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,574 reviews. Roman's is second at 4.6 from 503 reviews.
Which restaurants in Fort Greene, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Il Porto Ristorante & Wood Fired Pizza, at 11 pm.
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