5 Underrated Restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide picks out five Williamsburg restaurants that rate well on Google but have not yet built up huge review counts, useful for anyone wanting a reliable meal off the busiest lists. To qualify, a place needed 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and eight did; they were then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry uses only listed hours, attributes and what reviewers mention.
#1
Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti
★ 4.8 (199 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Rome to Brooklyn at 587 Manhattan Ave serves pizza and panzerotti from 11 am daily, until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention a crispy dough, very large pizzas, a kale chicken Caesar salad and a welcoming team, and one family with four children describes a happy visit. Counter service, seating, vegan options, catering and delivery are listed, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet.
Best for: Family pizza after the park
- 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
Carmine & Sons
★ 4.7 (190 Google reviews)Sports bar$20–30 per person
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Carmine & Sons at 356 Graham Ave is a sports bar with food, open noon to 10 pm every day except Tuesday. Reviewers mention a charred 16-inch cheese pie, a thin and crispy bar pie, clam pasta and a blood orange salad, along with plenty of TVs for games. Google lists a good beer selection, cocktails, happy hour, outdoor seating and table service.
Best for: Pizza while watching the game
- Address
- 356 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–10 pm
#3
Mario's Pizza
★ 4.7 (105 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Mario's Pizza at 812 Grand St is a casual slice shop closed on Sunday and open until 2 am on Friday. Reviewers mention classic New York-style thin slices with a balanced sauce, a crust with crunch and chew, and a plain cheese slice where the cheese stays put. One finds the pepperoni and margherita less flavourful. It is listed as good for kids, with delivery and card payments.
Best for: Quick New York-style slices
- Address
- 812 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#4
Lala’s Brooklyn Apizza
★ 4.6 (145 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Lala's Brooklyn Apizza at 990 Metropolitan Ave shares a space with Grimm's Ale House, and reviewers say you enter through the bar to reach it. It opens in the evening Wednesday to Friday and from 2 pm on weekends, closing Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention good pies paired with beer, clean bathrooms and outdoor space, while noting that service is mostly self-serve and there is no elevator.
Best for: Pizza with craft beer
- Address
- 990 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–10 pm; Sun 2–8 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
Westville Williamsburg
★ 4.5 (319 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Westville Williamsburg at 658 Driggs Ave is an American restaurant open daily, with brunch from 10 am on weekends. Reviewers mention plenty of vegetable dishes, burgers, a grilled chicken plate with roasted cauliflower and soy-glazed green beans, French toast, a breakfast burrito and a strong mocha latte. They also note sidewalk tables and short weekend brunch waits. Cocktails, happy hour and organic dishes are listed.
Best for: Vegetable-heavy brunch or lunch
- Address
- 658 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm, 5–10 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 8 restaurants in Williamsburg, 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
- Carmine & Sons and Westville Williamsburg 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?
Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 199 reviews. Carmine & Sons is second at 4.7 from 190 reviews.
Which restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY are open late?
Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti stays open until 12 am; Mario's Pizza stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti $1–10; Carmine & Sons $20–30; Mario's Pizza $1–10; Westville Williamsburg $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Rome to Brooklyn, pizza & panzerotti, Carmine & Sons and Westville Williamsburg.
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