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Avlee Greek Kitchen
Avlee Greek Kitchen
92/100 (1187 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Chicken Sovlaki and Gigandes
Beef Sovlaki Gigandes
Tzatziki
Gyro Feta Fries
Gyros
Souvlaki
Okra
Pita Bread
Beef Souvlaki
Grilled octopus
Vegetarian Mousaka
Saganaki
Gyro Bites
Spanakopita
Chicken soup
Greek Fries with Feta Cheese and Lemon Oil Dressing Vegetarian and Gluten Free Friendly
Side of Horta Revithia
Pita Grilled
Keftethakia
Kalamaraki Grilled Salad
Pantzaria Salad
Haloumi Stin Psistaria
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This restaurant is low key so we didn't know what to expect. Being Greek from Australia this was our first visit to Avlee. Everything was perfect..."
Menelaos Max Meni
"Loved the gyro pita sandwich and the Fakies soup (Lentils) on my fits visit. Looking forward to trying other items on the..."
Chris Katehis
"We love Avlee. Perfect everytime we go and we are from New York so we know great food. Always amazing. Tiny quaint absolutely love..."
Donna Nichilo Palmeri
"My favorite place to eat on Smith Street. Fresh and always delicious. Don't order hot tea..."
Wendy Zelny
"I would drive all the way from Seattle for this place. Amazing..."
MariA Savra
"The best greek food you'll ever find in new york. The flavors are amazing and once you start eating you can't stop.fresh ingredients and nice..."
Anastasia Prere
"Amazing Food! Thanks for..."
Sotirios Krastilis
"Best restaurant ever! Fresh, clean and delicious..."
Lauren Domow
"BEST..."
Kathryn-Michael Dugan-Furtado
"AMAZING FOOD WE WILLLLL BE..."
Ryan Thomas
"Always great tasting large servings authentic Greek food. Always great..."
Ismael Cortijo III
"The family who works here are SO nice, and all of their food is absolutely delicious. I’ve eaten all around Manhattan & BK and Avlee hands down..."
Sara Spano
"Been wanting to come here for the longest, particularly to see what all the fuss is about. Authentic Greek food at its finest. Chicken Souvlaki,..."
michael heffez
"Fresh food. Most was super tasty. We ordered a half chicken, a lamb shank, and grilled halloumi, which were all delicious. The romaine side salad was..."
Jordan Noël Hawkes
"While on a walk, we went past Avlee Greek Kitchen and paused to read their menu. While standing there, a customer who had just eaten told us..."
E C
"Nice little Greek eatery with mouth watering food. While I enjoyed having my lunch there, the layout of the restaurant and the service was a bit..."
Jelly Fish
"Best Greek food I ever had in America. Better than many Greek restaurants I tried in Astoria, Philly and LA. I'm a big fan of greek cuisine, this..."
Andrea Careri
"4.5/5. Everything was pretty good. The serving sizes were larger than expected! Beer options were questionable. (No coors). Service was good,..."
Kriston Ryan
"Great local spot for Greek food. Seating is a bit limiting and can fill up quickly during peak hours. Whether ordering out or dining in, I'd..."
Rose Dionicio
"How have I not stopped in before. Every plate was delicious and there is quite a bit of variety on the menu. We ordered the tzatziki, spanakopita,..."
Jonathan N
"Fresh and delicious Greek food! Had haloumi, gyros pita and lamb platter with Greek fries! Will be back got..."
Steve Tukavkin
"Omg so good! I was just passing by, I live really far, but I would make the trip again just to go back and eat..."
Maria Alejandra Sierra
"Friendly staff, and amazing food. Definitely have to try their Htapodi Salad and..."
William Ruiz
"Nice atmosphere, great people and break food. Had the gyro and loukaniko and they were both great. Would definitely go again and try out the rest of..."
John
"Great prices for tasty Greek food - got the lamb schwarma platter and would love to try one of their gyros as..."
Nick Bartolone
"Just your typical Carroll Gardens restaurant - good, simple food, very friendly service, and a lack of trendiness or polish that keeps the atmosphere..."
Henry Camp
"this place is so delicious! everything is fresh and absolutely scrumptious. attentive, kind staff. best tzatziki i’ve ever had. reasonable prices..."
kaila hale-stern
"I have mixed feeling about how restaurants responded to the pandemic. The focus on takeout and efficiency was probably necessary but changed the way..."
Patrick Swartout
"Best Greek food we’ve had in the city. Everything we’ve had from the menu has been..."
Matt Davidson
Cecconi's Dumbo
Cecconi's Dumbo
85/100 (5310 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pizza
Thai
Healthy
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Bolognese
Agnolotti Del Plin Black Truffle
Lobster
Prosciutto
Spaghetti Maine Lobster Saffron Basil
Crostini
Campanelle Basil Pesto Pine Nuts
Pasta
Cakes
Tagliatelle Beef Bolognese
Salad
Lamb
Eggs Benedict Porchetta Ham
Calamari
Pesto
Brussels Sprouts Cacio E Pepe
Risotto
Ragu
Profiteroles
Crostino
Calamares
Grilled octopus
prosecco
Eggplant Parmigiana
Aperol Spritz
Branzino
Lobster Spaghetti
Truffle Pizza
Negroni
Rigatoni Bolognese
Beef
Meatballs
Tiramisú
Octopus
Pizza Mushroom Zucchini Olive Vegan Mozzarella
Thai
Healthy
Mexican
Italian
Bar
Pizza
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Love the ambiance here. Cozy and cool. We made reservation for indoor and the hostess is so kind to let us change to outdoor. The view is everything..."
Kiki R.
"Stopped here on a whim. Out and about in the neighborhood that day, I’ve passed this place and visited other timeout spots. From the moment we..."
Bryan Cabo
"We walked into the restaurant as our reservation for another was canceled. I'm glad it worked out that way! The ricotta with honey truffle as an..."
Donna Fernandes
"I definitely recommend you to go, that place deserves full marks in every way! The pizza is extremely delicious, and the ingredients are plentiful...."
Ekin Alp
"Everything about this restaurant surpassed my expectations. It's actually perfect. The waiter was so accommodating. The food was excellent. Great..."
jason trompeter
"Cecconi’s DUMBO is located right on the water with a beautiful view of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. We had a few appetizers there as a snack before..."
Renee Lam-Whiteman
"Hidden gem, great service and good. Will not disappoint. Great place for special occasions and dates. Has both indoor and outdoor seating with views..."
Austin
"Had such a beautiful dinner at this place! Went around 5 and the view was amazing! The servers were super polite, asked for any allergies and did..."
Christina Romano
"Good was great- prepared exactly as ordered. Services were alright enough and staff were knowledgeable about all menu items and preparation. Location..."
Alicia V
"Cecconi’s is a beautiful spot to have a dinner date. Make sure you get a reservation, and make it clear you want to sit outside. You won’t regret..."
Eddy G
"This place was amazing. Came here with my wife for our 12 year anniversary. Beautiful place to come with your significant other or in a date. Our..."
Nefty Urena
"One thing about New York is you will find a nice restaurant with delicious food. This place is one of them. Went back home to NY for a little while..."
Natascia Longchamp
Barano Restaurant
Barano Restaurant
83/100 (1301 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Nettle Cavatelli
Wood Roasted Branzino
Meatballs
Buratta Nonna
Pesto
Pizza Bianca
Salads
Espresso Martini
Grilled octopus
Bacon Eggs Andd Hash Browns
Bone Marrow
Beer
Roasted Garlic
Tagliatelle Bolognese
N'Duja Pizza
Pizza by the Slice
Kale
Tiramisú
Cannoli
Olive Oil Cake
Pizza Kit
Pasta
Vodka Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"What can I say, impressive from beginning to end. Craft drinks which were creative and delicious. Then a delicious wine (Syrah) recommendation by the..."
Emerick Salas
"Can’t say enough about this place. The service is amazing- I consistently feel like the most special person in the restaurant, and I’m confident..."
Michael Gabriel Isaac
"3-18-2017 I went on a date and had reservations for 9 PM. The wine and the food was delicious. Staff were very extremely nice, friendly and had..."
Niki Guzman
"Delicious cuisine + great vibe. In love with chef alberts creative and authentic menu. Indulgent, original food. Great for groups or meal at the bar...."
Aimee David
"This is a gem in Williamsburg! The service is excellent and food is just the same. I have been several times and would recommend this to anyone..."
Rashmi Renee Saini
"I accidentally stumbled upon this place on beermenu. Went there last night and this place is great. Awesome staff, great food, and great..."
Van Homer Pangilinan
"Creative, thoughtful, delicious cuisine, hip, modern interiors, old-school attentiveness from wait staff, no wait on a Saturday night... yes,..."
Angela Billings Sbano
"Found this place in a search, live in Colorado now but from NY, this place is outstanding. Great service and excellent..."
Jim Patterson
"Came here for their dine in bk menu. Love their food so much especially their barrata and Amish chicken...."
Loren Lai
"I was with my wife spending a very great time on Valentine's Day. We had reservations at the chefs table and it was a rewarding experience. Speaking..."
Efrain Torres
"The meatballs and the pasta are to die for! Great..."
Vanessa Perron
"Came out to celebrate my birthday and had a great experience. Warm and welcoming staff all around. The food from start to finish was cooked to..."
ErickJennifernoelle Andreassi'Dally
"Amazing food and atmosphere! Barano has a very creative take on Italian that you won't see anywhere else. The drinks and wine list are great too...."
Jasmin Hai
"Great Italian meatballs are hard to find at restaurants however, these were amazing. I ordered the pork chop with fennel salad as my entree, it was..."
Rosanna Bove'
"Great food and great service. Waitstaff are so friendly and..."
Barbara Janofsky Rudin
"We had dinner here and loved everything about it. Food was so good, great wine options, very cute restaurant, and awesome service. Our server, Alex,..."
Jessica Zurmuhle
"Fantastic dinning experience in Williamsburg here! Everything from the kitchen to table quick as rock! Seafoods highly recommended so fresh just like..."
wen wen
"If you're on the hunt for some authentic Italian cuisine in Brooklyn, you don't have to look too far. Nestled in the heart of South Williamsburg is a..."
Jae Dee
"We initially had a reservation at Misi, but due to AC issues they cancelled it last minute. We walked to Barano after the GM at Misi recommended..."
Kristina I
"Excellent spot for larger parties. Food is good and you will be satisfied, but is not anything to go rant about. Wish they had larger circle tables..."
Josh Lazar
"This is one of the best pizzas that I’ve ever tasted. The flavor of the food was exceptional. Also the restaurant has a cozy environment. The staff..."
Dahiana Rosario
"Lovely interior, with fairly good food. The menu is surprisingly tired (any dish you would expect at an Italian restaurant, nothing particularly..."
Adam Gidwitz
"We were around the area, and happened to walk in for lunch. So glad we did. Lovely ambiance! It was early, so the place wasn’t too crowded and we..."
S Sam
"If you want to have the best pasta in the city, this place is a must visit for you. It's definitely on the list. Rustic cozy & welcoming interior...."
Mercury C
"Started my evening at Misi and struck out! Mom and her husband really wanted Italian food and I wasn't familiar with the area. Did a Google search..."
Basilio Torres
Have & Meyer
Have & Meyer
83/100 (1105 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Italian
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Olives
Panna Cotta
Bruschettas
Grilled octopus
Salame
Mozzarella
Cheese Plate
Charcuterie board
Shishito Peppers
Tagliatelle with Ragu
Italian Wine
Tiramisú
Gelato
Gnocchi with White Truffle & Parmigiano
Busiate with Black Truffle Burrata & Shrimps
Octopus Potatoes & Dried Tomatoes
Tagliolini with White Venison Ragù & Hazelnuts
Steak and Lobster Pasta
Scallops and Caviar Pasta
cod fish
Wine Bar
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"Love this place! So cozy ❤️ Have & Meyer is a hidden gem! The cozy ambiance sets the perfect tone for a delightful dining experience. The..."
alejandra magos
"I almost didn’t want to write this review because I would like to gatekeeper how wonderful they are and fear that this will become a restaurant..."
Amelia
"First time dining here. Quaint little space with soft lighting and music. The food was delicious and the drinks were well made. Very good service..."
Ray Anson Jones
"This is such a cozy, romantic spot that transports you to Europe. The service is great, we were able to try a few different wines and the staff gave..."
Annie Schmaeling
"Small cozy restaurant with amazing wine list and food. Portion sizes are large. I love their decor and theme. They have outdoor seating with heating..."
P S
"We had our wedding reception in Have & Meyer’s private room and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience! Daniela and team did a..."
Rebecca Brill
"Came with my wife for a special occasion and I had a really nice Carbonara, wine selection was also really great. Our server Alejandra was really..."
Marvin Machado
"Nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, this charming wine restaurant effortlessly combines a cozy ambiance with an extensive selection of wines. From..."
Laura Sofía Fernández Román
"Have & Meyer is a beautiful charm and the ambience is lovely. I went on a Thursday evening and it was pretty packed. It’s good to see people out..."
Julio
"I cannot believe I have lived around the area for so long and only now I have noticed this place. My only complaints are that what they call..."
Cris
"My husband and I hosted a 12 person dinner in December with our closest friends to celebrate after our small wedding with family in Florida. The..."
Jen Rionda
"My new favorite restaurant. The carbonara was creamy and rich, and the wine selection is everything you could hope for. Elevated atmosphere, yet warm..."
Ashley Thurston
"Have & Meyer has always deserved 5 starts, as a perfect place to experience authentic Italian cuisine and a unique wine and amaro selection. But with..."
Paolo Cravedi
"My husband and I went to celebrate our new pregnancy and we had a wonderful time. Excellent service from our wonderful server. Great atmosphere with..."
Jennifer Obando
"If I was on my death bed, I am fairly certain a pasta dinner & wine from Have & Myer could bring me back to live. Every meal I've ever had here as..."
ramona flour
"Top notch and authentic Italian spot in Williamsburg. Probably the best service I’ve experienced in New York with a great selection of wine, and..."
Bryan Browne
"Have & Meyer is one of my favorite places to bring locals and visitors alike. The food is phenomenal—get the gnocchi cacio e pepe—and the wine..."
Jake Ballinger
"Gorgeous outdoor seating, delicious cuisine, exceptional service, and the best Whiskey Sour in NYC (made by Diego)! We had a lovely dinner and..."
HoniDijon
Ponte Vecchio Restaurant
Ponte Vecchio Restaurant
80/100 (1329 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Calamari Fritti
Pasta
Bruschetta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Tortellini
Red Snapper Casalinga
Pesto
Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Linguine
Espresso
Teriyaki Chilean Sea Bass
Grilled octopus
Wine
Vongole Oreganate
Penne
Lioni Burrata
Rigatoni
Pistacchio Tartufo
Seafood salad
Martini
Canoli
Porto
Shrimp
Broccoli
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Valet Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Everything delicious and Service stuff are excellent as well, special our waiter Admir was very kind and suggest our dinner with a lot of patience,..."
Hadessa Mareco Peraj
"I was a long time customer from way back. Used to go with my brothers all the time and the food was good 25 years ago.Then I moved to Queens for 10..."
Donna Conanan Huse
"I have been going here for years - Pat is a fabulous waiter, the bus staff was so helpful and the food is so delicious !! Consistently good for years..."
Geri Ruland Bocchieri
"Same quality, same great service. The best ricotta gnocchi by far (and most places make potato), my chicken rollantini you could cut with a fork. ..."
Lisa Marie
"The service was very good especially on Valentines dsy. The grilled octopus was out of this world and the fresh homemade Fettuccine with chopped..."
Aldo Adamo
"Best place ever!!! Every dish is amazing! Ambiance is perfect! My all time favorite..."
Maria Lombardi-Lomuscio
"Perfrct evening from the ambiance, the staff and service to the delicious food. Calamari, baked clams, Pasta cacciatore, Rigatoni with hot peppers..."
Ellen Schmertz Bowen
"I always have a great time. The food is delicious!! There's a great selection on the menu. The bartenders are awesome! Even on the busiest nights,..."
Lori Chipman
"We went after a funeral.. Was 28 of us and I think everyone agreed, the food was excellent! Service great. Hadn't dined here in about 6 years.. But..."
Stephanie Shafik
"Wow, I get to write review #500! Classy Italian restaurant with solid entree and appetizer choices and a willingness to make off the menu dishes...."
Brooklyn Neil
"We had a wonderful dinner here. I had the shrimp fra diavolo with linguine & my wife had the whole lobster , also fra diavolo with linguine. Both..."
shelly friedland
"We were there for a party. Food was delicious, and service was excellent. We will definitely come back to try other items on the..."
H H
"Omg food was so delicious, classic Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and beautiful..."
Mira Nova
"Very tasty food here at Ponte Vecchio. The sea bass, the shrimp and the squid appetizer were all well done. Service is friendly and fast. Shout out..."
Yehia Amar
"Step into a world of culinary enchantment at this establishment, where each bite is a symphony of incredible flavors. The service is nothing short of..."
Jam David
"This was our second visit to the restaurant. We were in the area and decided to try it again. The food was good, not excellent. There are so many..."
Donna DelCora
"Always a pleasure being able to provide Lighting services to one of Brooklyn‘s best restaurants Food is great! Get the Chilean sea bass..."
John Chimento
"Always a good time when you’re eating in Brooklyn. Lite Saturday early dinner late lunch. Spot on as always. Not shown was the dessert should be..."
Thomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE
"Overall, great Italian cuisine in a respectively competitive area. The food was certainly of the quality for what you pay. I ordered the linguine..."
Mike Acquesta
"We celebrated a birthday there it was pleasant and we had a great time the food and drinks were on..."
Emily Min
"I love this place. It’s proper Brooklyn italian in every way. The food is great and the neighborhood crowd provides the perfect..."
Johnny Cataneo
"EXCEPTIONAL RESTAURANT I reserved the table in advance, the place was crowded, I was salted immediately by a host who was quite a gentleman. The..."
Luke Constantino
"Been going there close to 17 years. Love MO ❤️ food service phenomenal..."
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