Food · 33 places in all
Eating in Brooklyn
Uyghur noodles, Georgian bread, Sichuan, barbecue and pasta across the borough.
Brooklyn’s food is as varied as its neighbourhoods: Uyghur noodles in Brighton Beach, dumplings in Sunset Park, barbecue in Red Hook and pasta in Williamsburg.
One big list and two neighbourhood half days.
3 ways to do it
EThe editorsThe best restaurants in BrooklynThirty-three places from Brighton Beach to Greenpoint, from Eating With Ziggy’s 2025 map.33 placesTwo or three daysSouth BrooklynSunset Park & KensingtonRed Hook to Fort GreeneUse this list →EThe editorsBrighton Beach and aroundUyghur, Georgian, Russian and Turkish food near the end of the Q train, with the boardwalk in between.7 placesHalf a daySouth BrooklynUse this list →
EThe editorsSunset Park eatsDumplings, Sichuan, pastries and tacos within a few blocks of Eighth and Fifth Avenues.6 placesHalf a daySunset Park & KensingtonUse this list →Questions people ask
Where should I eat in Brooklyn?
Pick a neighbourhood: Brighton Beach for Central Asian and Russian food, Sunset Park for Chinese and Mexican, Williamsburg for restaurants like Lilia.
Do I need reservations in Brooklyn?
For the sit-down places like Lilia, Le Crocodile and Red Hook Tavern, yes. The casual places are walk-in.