5 Underrated Restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide highlights five restaurants in Carroll Gardens that score well on Google but have not yet piled up a huge review count. Every place here is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews; seven qualified, and we ranked them by rating weighted by review count. It is meant for locals and visitors who want a solid dinner, brunch or slice on Court and Smith Streets without chasing the most crowded names. Each entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
6 Restaurant - NYC
★ 5 (120 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant$100+ per person
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6 Restaurant - NYC is a fine dining spot at 481 Court St serving dinner only, 5:30 to 10 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention a five-course tasting menu with an optional wine pairing, calling it good value for the quality, and a warm, cozy dining room suited to date night. One notes the service could use some polish. Google lists a great wine list, cocktails, vegetarian options and recommends dinner reservations.
Best for: Tasting-menu date night
- Address
- 481 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5:30–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30–10 pm; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
#2
BIGTINY
★ 4.7 (363 Google reviews)French restaurant
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BIGTINY is a French restaurant at 244 Smith St, open for dinner every evening and for brunch from 11 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a wine-focused bar, ham and cheese croquettes, a happy hour with many options, and dog-friendly sidewalk seating. They describe a cozy interior with the doors opened in good weather and a personable, welcoming crew. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Weekend brunch and wine
- Address
- 244 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–4 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Savelli
★ 4.6 (398 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Savelli is an Italian restaurant at 195 Smith St, open from 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday and until 11 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention calamari, gnocchi, pizza, pasta and burrata on shareable plates, plus a well-made dirty martini. They point to a back room with a skylight and high-top tables near the bar, and describe accommodating service for groups without a reservation. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Shared plates with friends
- 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
#4
Bar Bête
★ 4.6 (393 Google reviews)French restaurant
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Bar Bête is a French restaurant at 263 Smith St, open for dinner 5:30 to 10 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention chicken liver parfait, caramelized duck breast, tuna toast, leek salad and duck fat potatoes, and some come for quick bar meals as well as celebrations. Feedback is mixed on seasoning, with one reviewer finding several dishes heavy on salt. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: French bistro dinner
- Address
- 263 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5:30–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30–10 pm; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
#5
Smith Street Pizza
★ 4.6 (249 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Smith Street Pizza is a slice shop at 311 Smith St, open from 11:30 am daily until 10 pm, or 9 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention a crispy crust, fresh pies and generous toppings, with favorites including the margherita, eggplant, vodka, mushroom, spicy and jalapeño chicken slices. Regulars describe it as a quick grab-and-go stop they visit often. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: Quick New York slices
- Address
- 311 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Carroll Gardens, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- 6 Restaurant - NYC 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?
6 Restaurant - NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 120 reviews. BIGTINY is second at 4.7 from 363 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: 6 Restaurant - NYC $100+. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 6 Restaurant - NYC.
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