5 Underrated Restaurants in Flatbush, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Flatbush, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in Flatbush, Brooklyn that rate highly on Google but still have modest review counts. It is for residents who want to try something close to home and visitors looking for local food. Only places rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each has. Every entry includes hours, address and what reviewers point to, good and bad.
#1
El Centenario Pizza
★ 4.8 (309 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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El Centenario Pizza is at 57 E 18th St and opens at 10:30 am most days, running until 10:30 pm, with a later noon start on Sundays. Reviewers mention thin crust that is crisp outside with some chew, fresh ingredients, a crunchy flatbread, and friendly delivery staff who replaced one order. A few found a grandma pie or pan pizza disappointing. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Thin-crust pies and delivery
- Address
- 57 E 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 10:30 am–10:30 pm; Sat 10:30 am–10:30 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 10:30 am–10:30 pm; Tue 10:30 am–10:30 pm; Wed 10:30 am–10:30 pm
#2
Little Plaza Pizza
★ 4.8 (107 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Little Plaza Pizza, at 188 Parkside Ave, opens at noon daily and stays open until 11 pm Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention plain cheese and ricotta slices, a crisp crust with fresh sauce and toppings, and staff they describe as personable. Delivery arrives in good shape, according to one reviewer. Another found the crust too thin to hold heavier toppings, so a two-handed grip may help.
Best for: A classic neighborhood slice
- Address
- 188 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–9 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#3
Namaste Brooklyn
★ 4.7 (227 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Namaste Brooklyn is on Cortelyou Rd at number 1202, with a small sign that is easy to walk past. It opens in the afternoon, is closed Mondays and serves until 10 pm. Reviewers mention momo, a focused menu made to order, and cocktails such as Moscow mules and a spicy house drink, in a mellow, attractive room. One reviewer found the fried rice oily. It offers outdoor seating, vegan options and delivery.
Best for: Momo and cocktails
- Address
- 1202 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 1–10 pm; Sun 1–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#4
Napoli Pizza
★ 4.6 (378 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Napoli Pizza sits at 2270 Nostrand Ave near the Junction, open from 11 am daily until 10 or 11 pm. Reviewers mention hot slices that are not too oily, a good crust and pepper slices, and one described a long family connection to the shop. Some raised concerns about value and one reported rude service on an online order. It lists a salad bar, breakfast, beer and kerbside pickup, and is family friendly.
Best for: A quick slice near the Junction
- Address
- 2270 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
G T Paradise
★ 4.6 (118 Google reviews)Caribbean restaurant$10–20 per person
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G T Paradise is a Guyanese and Caribbean restaurant at 191 E 42nd St, open from 8 or 9 am and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention eggplant with shrimp, curried fish with mango, chow mein, curry goat and a range of fish from Guyana, and advise ordering before 3 pm because dishes sell out. Some reviewers felt portions were small or service uneven. It serves breakfast through dinner and is good for kids.
Best for: Traditional Guyanese curries
- Address
- 191 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Flatbush, 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
- Namaste Brooklyn takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, G T Paradise opens at 8 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?
El Centenario Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 309 reviews. Little Plaza Pizza is second at 4.8 from 107 reviews.
Which restaurants in Flatbush, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Little Plaza Pizza, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Namaste Brooklyn $20–30; Napoli Pizza $10–20; G T Paradise $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Namaste Brooklyn and Napoli Pizza.
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