Sophia’s Guide to the Best of Bk

Sophia
Sophia’s Guide to the Best of Bk

Food scene

Cute French spot just a few blocks away, great food/excellent service.
60 locals recommend
French Louie
320 Atlantic Ave
60 locals recommend
Cute French spot just a few blocks away, great food/excellent service.
beautiful neighborhood Italian spot. delicious and simple menu.
148 locals recommend
Rucola
190 Dean St
148 locals recommend
beautiful neighborhood Italian spot. delicious and simple menu.
one of my favorite local wine bars -- feels like you're sitting in a friend's backyard
52 locals recommend
Black Mountain Wine House
52 locals recommend
one of my favorite local wine bars -- feels like you're sitting in a friend's backyard
one of my all-time favorite restaurants in bk -- in east williamsburg
44 locals recommend
Otis
18 Harrison Pl
44 locals recommend
one of my all-time favorite restaurants in bk -- in east williamsburg
great restaurant, very close to Prospect Park-- sit in the garden if you can
124 locals recommend
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt Ave
124 locals recommend
great restaurant, very close to Prospect Park-- sit in the garden if you can
Delicious Thai food-- try it if you like authentic Thai
26 locals recommend
Ugly Baby
407 Smith St
26 locals recommend
Delicious Thai food-- try it if you like authentic Thai
adorable, neighborhood coffee shop
IXV coffee
497c Pacific St
adorable, neighborhood coffee shop
one of my favorite Italian places in the city-- definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood. ask for a garden seat and get a good glass of wine (their list is huge)
7 locals recommend
Terre
341 5th Ave
7 locals recommend
one of my favorite Italian places in the city-- definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood. ask for a garden seat and get a good glass of wine (their list is huge)
Delicious gelato--and right next to Terre so you already have a perfect dessert option. try their butter gelato, sounds strange but seriously good
31 locals recommend
L'Albero Dei Gelati
341 5th Ave
31 locals recommend
Delicious gelato--and right next to Terre so you already have a perfect dessert option. try their butter gelato, sounds strange but seriously good
Such good pizza.. in a city full of amazing pizza, this one still stands out.
69 locals recommend
Ops
346 Himrod St
69 locals recommend
Such good pizza.. in a city full of amazing pizza, this one still stands out.
fresh and delicious Vietnamese. Greenpoint is always worth a visit-- such a cute area and Di An Di is a perfect reason to visit
46 locals recommend
Di An Di
68 Greenpoint Ave
46 locals recommend
fresh and delicious Vietnamese. Greenpoint is always worth a visit-- such a cute area and Di An Di is a perfect reason to visit

Traveler advice

Getting around

biking

I love biking around bk bridge park and prospect park. wear a helmet if you're going on the streets. the side streets are pretty lovely to bike around, but best to be careful.