12 Insanely Good Brooklyn Heights Restaurants (+ Brunch Spots!)
Looking for where to eat and the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights? I got you! This is one of the most beautiful and romantic neighborhoods in Brooklyn for a night out or a weekend brunch.
Be sure to save room for a neighborhood stroll pre or post-meal, make your way up and down the ‘Fruit Streets’ and to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for some of the best views the city has to offer.
Okay, so yes, explore the best things to do in Brooklyn Heights, and plan a meal around eating at one of these incredible Brooklyn Heights restaurants! These are my current favorite spots in the neighborhood whether you’re looking for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Where to Eat in Brooklyn Heights
Dellarocco’s Brick Oven Pizza
Address: 214 Hicks Street
There is no shortage of great pizza in Brooklyn and Dellarocco’s Brick Oven Pizza is not only one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights but also one of the best places to get a pie in New York. Not to mention, it is very aesthetically pleasing with old school pizza vibes with a great bar.
The menu consists of red sauce pizzas, white sauce pizzas and a selection of calzones. They also have a wide variety of salad choices and several options for delicious Italian desserts.
Dellarocco’s is open every day for lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining are available. Reservations are not accepted.
L’Appartment 4F
Address: 115 Montague Street
Long before L’Appartment 4F took over the streets of Brooklyn Heights with a brick-and-mortar, the owners were making some of the best croissants and other pastries out of their apartment.
I randomly discovered them on Instagram and that is where the obsession began to where I feel like I was ordering a box for pick up every other week. Needless to say, L’Appartment 4F offers some of the best baked goods that I like to have as brunch in Brooklyn Heights.
Now they have expanded into offering all sorts of different foods, regular pop ups and collaborations and one of the cutest spaces in all of the city. Breakfast still remains my favorite with a few extra chocolate chip cookies to go. If you’re able to, make sure you splurge (I mean truly splurge because it’s around $50) on their viral mini croissant cereal.
L’Appartment 4F is open everyday for breakfast and lunch until early evening. Reservations are not accepted and the line tends to get very long before opening so get there early!
They also will sell out of their popular items, so being early really is key if you want to try one of the most popular places to eat in Brooklyn Heights, especially for baked goodies.
Seating is available inside and you can also grab the delicious bakery items to go for some of the best brunch in Brooklyn Heights!
Lantern
Address: 101 Montague Street
New Yorkers love a good Thai spot and Lantern is definitely one of the top choices for great restaurants in Brooklyn Heights. The food is some of the best and not to mention they have one of the best lunch specials in the city (and we all know New Yorkers also love a good deal).
In addition to their great lunch special, which includes a complimentary appetizer, Lantern offers all the traditional Thai dishes including one of my favorite green curries around. They also have a variety of meat and fish dishes as well as some great Pad Thai.
Lantern is open every day for lunch and dinner. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available. Reservations are not accepted but there is an option to check wait time beforehand on their website and through Google.
Chama Mama
Address: 121 Montague Street
Chama Mama has been around for years in Chelsea and on the Upper West Side and they have recently expanded to Brooklyn Heights and quickly become one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights.
The food is Georgian and Chama Mama does Georgian food well. One of my favorite things on the menu is the taste of Georgia, which includes a selection of Pkhali and vegetable dishes that is served with bread and cheese. They also have one of my favorite Adjaruli Khachapuri, a traditional open-faced khachapuri with blended cheeses and topped with a raw egg.
Chama Mama is open every day for lunch and dinner and some of the best brunch in Brooklyn Heights on the weekends.. Reservations are accepted and indoor dining is available at one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights.
Khaosan
Address: 128 Montague Street
I would be remiss to not include Khaosan as a top choice for Brooklyn Heights restaurants. It, like Lantern listed above, serves some of my favorite Thai food in Brooklyn and is one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights.
Khaosan serves traditional Thai dishes, incredible noodles and some delicious pho. They have a great pad thai and some amazing fried rice. They also have several vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
Khaosan is open every day for lunch and dinner. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available and reservations are accepted.
River Deli
Address: 32 Joralemon Street
Nestled between all the beautiful carriage houses and cobblestone streets are definitely part of the appeal of River Deli. The other part of the appeal is that this is a top choice for restaurants in Brooklyn Heights.
Focusing on Sardinian-Italian this is one of my favorite places to go on a date or meet a friend for some incredible pasta and some great drinks. While all their pastas are amazing, the lasagna is the star of the show. With several layers and lots of cheese, it is one of my favorites in the city. Another stand out items include the burrata and mussels.
River Deli is open every day for dinner and brunch on the weekends. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available and reservations are accepted at this amazing Brooklyn Heights restaurant. It is also important to note that River Deli is cash only.
Ingas Bar
Address: 66 Hicks Street
Just like so many other Brooklyn Heights restaurants, Ingas Bar is not only trendy (in the best minimalistic way) but it also has some of the best and is easily one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights.
Ingas Bar also happens to be the perfect spot for any occasion including a date night, a group hang or a solo outing at the bar.
Not only are the drinks amazing but also they have an incredible burger, a great salad made with celery (and I am not a celery fan) and some delicious rotating soups.
Ignas Bar is open every day for dinner and open for brunch on the weekends. Reservations are accepted. Indoor dining is available.
Noodle Pudding
Address: 38 Henry Street
If you’ve read any of my other food guides, like the best restaurants in Brooklyn, you know that I am a huge Italian food fan but I’m also a very particular Italian food fan. With that being said, you know this Brooklyn Heights restaurant is great if it’s included in this guide.
Noodle Pudding is a spot where you are also going to immediately want to become a regular. It feels like the perfect neighborhood spot with large windows that open in the summer and very cozy vibes in the winter.
For food, pasta is the best. They also have an incredible burrata starter. Bring friends so you can share as much pasta as you can eat but make sure you don’t skip out on the lasagna bolognese.
Noodle Pudding is open every day for dinner but closed on Monday and Tuesdays. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available and reservations are not accepted. It is also important to note that this restaurant in Brooklyn Heights is cash only.
Mint Heights
Address: 46 Henry Street
The guide to best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights would not be complete without including an Indian spot and Mint Heights is not only one of the best in Brooklyn Heights but it is also one of the best in the city.
I first tried Mint Heights through delivery and have to admit that I only ate inside the restaurant a few times but ordered delivery way too many times a week. They have all the best traditional Indian but also spice things up including one of the best items on the menu, their crab curry. If you’re an okra fan, order the fried okra appetizer as well.
Mint Heights is open every day for lunch and dinner. They close for a small break during the week between lunch and dinner so make sure you check the hours before visiting. Reservations are not accepted but there is an option to check the wait time before you visit this amazing Brooklyn Heights restaurant.
Vineapple Cafe
Address: 71 Pineapple Street
Located on one of the famous “fruit streets”, you already know this Brooklyn Heights restaurant is going to be memorable based on the location alone. Not to mention they have a little something for everyone from coffee to cocktails and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
My favorite time to visit this restaurant in Brooklyn Heights is for breakfast. It’s not hard to find a great breakfast burrito in Brooklyn but Vineapple Cafe has one of the best. They also have incredible shakshuka and egg scramble with toast with some delicious homemade salsa verde.
Vineapple Cafe has some of the best brunch in Brooklyn Heights and is open every day from morning to late. Reservations are accepted and both indoor and outdoor dining are available.
Bohemien Bar
Address: 97 Atlantic Avenue
Located on Atlantic Avenue at where Brooklyn Heights kisses Cobble Hill is one of the most beautiful listening bars in Brooklyn that also serves up a great menu of food offerings perfect for catching up with friends or a date night.
Their menu features a range of things you’ll want to share. Pick out a few bites from their vegetable, cheese, and small bites sections of the menu and be sure to also try some of their land and sea entrees.
Their cod fish tacos didn’t disappoint, the baked brie was mouthwatering, and tuna crisp was the perfect light-sharing option.
They also have great cocktails, which pairs perfectly with the ambiance, impeccable sound system, gorgeous bar, and food at this Brooklyn Heights restaurant/bar.
Table 87
Address: 87 Atlantic Avenue
A classic. Table 87 not only is one of my favorite places to eat in Brooklyn Heights but it’s also one of the best pizza spots in Brooklyn. That’s thanks to their doughy crust with the perfect char from the coal oven.
Oh, and their slices are generous in size using only the best Italian imported ingredients topped off with fresh basil leaves fresh out of the coal oven.
This is their original location, they also have a location in Gowanus and at Industry City. Whether you’re looking for pizza to go, a slice, or a nice sit down with a really great pie, this is it. It doesn’t get better than coal oven pizza.
Best Places to Eat in Brooklyn Heights (Post Summary):
- Dellarocco’s Brick Oven Pizza
- L’Appartment 4F
- Lantern
- Chama Mama
- Khaosan
- River Deli
- Ingas Bar
- Noodle Pudding
- Mint Heights
- Pineapple Cafe
- Bohemien Bar
- Table 87
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