#1
Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti
★ 4.8 (199 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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This pizza restaurant at 587 Manhattan Ave serves pizza and panzerotti from 11 am daily, staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention very crispy dough and large pies, and one family with four children was happy with the visit. Another reviewer points to a kale chicken Caesar with crisp greens and creamy dressing. Some describe it as a good stop after a day at the nearby pool and park. The space is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Family pizza nights
- Address
- 587 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#2
La Contenta Greenpoint
★ 4.8 (114 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$20–70 per person
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La Contenta is a Latino-owned and women-owned Mexican restaurant at 1079 Manhattan Ave with a seafood-focused menu, cocktails, happy hour and live music. It opens in the afternoon on weekdays and at noon on weekends, with late closing on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention fresh guacamole, chiles de arbol, queso and a well-cooked steak, and note that appetizers come in large portions. One describes a relaxed Sunday brunch. Outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery are available.
Best for: Sharing small plates with cocktails
- Address
- 1079 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2 pm–12 am; Mon 3–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 3–10 pm; Tue 3–10 pm; Wed 3–10 pm
#3
San Antonio's Wood Fired Pizza
★ 4.8 (59 Google reviews)Pizza takeaway
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This pizza takeaway at 132 Eagle St opens only on Fridays, from 4 to 9:30 pm, which makes it a once-a-week stop. Reviewers mention pizza made from scratch with fresh ingredients and friendly staff, and one points to a pepperoni and hot honey pie with standout dough. Watching the pizza being made is part of the appeal for some visitors. One reviewer reports that a gluten-free order could not be made after paying, so ask first.
Best for: A Friday evening takeaway pie
- Address
- 132 Eagle St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#4
Diamond Slice
★ 4.7 (293 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Diamond Slice sits at 70 Diamond St and serves pizza by the slice from noon to 9 pm, closed Mondays. Slices are reheated to order, and reviewers mention a strong crisp, a mushroom pie and ricotta dolaps. The dining room has an unusual pentagon-like shape, with outdoor seating, counter service and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers are mixed on the specialty slices, with one preferring the classic tomato and Sicilian slices. It is casual and good for kids.
Best for: Quick slices with kids
- Address
- 70 Diamond St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
El Pingüino
★ 4.7 (246 Google reviews)Bar
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El Pingüino is a bar at 25 Greenpoint Ave, open from 4 pm daily until 10 or 11 pm. Reviewers mention happy hour seven days a week from 4 to 7 pm, with a late-night happy hour as well. The menu leans on oysters, seafood spreads and small Spanish plates, and one reviewer points to the curry tuna belly and freshly shaved horseradish. Drinks are described as solid and creative. The entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Oysters at happy hour
- Address
- 25 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm