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Read MoreAllswell
The menu at this Williamsburg gastropub, from Spotted Pig veteran Nate Smith, changes daily based on what’s available at the market. You can usually expect a wonderful pasta tossed with whichever greens are of the moment (pole beans, pesto and...
Courtesy Birria-LandiaRead MoreBirria-Landia
For some of the best tacos in New York City, head to this food truck under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The Tijuana-style spot opened a second location in Williamsburg just a few years ago (the first location was in Jackson...
Read MoreCafe Colette
Tucked just off of Bedford Avenue, the bustling main artery of Williamsburg, Cafe Colette is a charming, informal spot offering New American dishes with Spanish, Italian and Central American influences. Diner-style booths are lined across from a tiled bar with matching...
Photo by Liz Clayman, courtesy DevociónRead MoreDevoción
The coffee beans at Devoción are sourced from Colombia and roasted in Brooklyn. They advertise that their coffee goes “from origin to cup in as little as 10 days.” The lattes are strong and the pastries are delicious—don’t miss the...
Slice heaven. Photo by Teddy Wolff, courtesy L'IndustrieRead MoreL’Industrie Pizzeria
L’Industrie Pizzeria is best of both worlds, mixing the ability to grab a single New York slice with the precision and artistry of gourmet pizza. Some of the most popular variants are the burrata pie, bacon and fig jam (a...
Photos by Michael Persico, courtesy Laser WolfRead MoreLaser Wolf
Coupling Israeli cuisine with unobstructed views of the East River and Manhattan skyline, Laser Wolf has become one of the most coveted reservations in New York City. Dinner is a simple three-course offering: a Salatim platter of hummus, babaganoush, an...
Photo by Liz Clayman, courtesy Le CrocodileRead MoreLe Crocodile
Set in a dreamy French-bistro-meets-Brooklyn-warehouse setting, Le Crocodile serves up French fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a weekend brunch menu and an extensive wine and spirits list that ensures there is a pairing for every dish. Dinner...
Read MoreLilia
Lilia has transformed what used to be a run-down garage into a trendy Italian restaurant with an airy, elegant atmosphere. Missy Robins, who holds a Michelin star at her other two restaurants and was nominated twice for a James Beard...
Courtesy Douglas Lyle ThompsonRead MoreLlama Inn
Head to Llama Inn for a Peruvian vacation by way of Williamsburg. The restaurant uses exotic ingredients and foreign influences to produce playful dishes like the Llama Del Rey sangria and beef heart skewers. The interior is equally fabulous and...
Read MoreMaison Premiere
Indulge in absinthe and oysters at this perpetually packed Williamsburg hot spot. You’ll wait a while to be seated and service can be strained when it’s busy, but this NOLA-inspired haunt is nonetheless a charmer thanks to its serious cocktail...
Courtesy Mel BarlowRead MoreMarlow & Sons
Years ago, well before Williamsburg was a hub for artisanal products, skyrocketing rents and beckoning restaurants on every corner, there was Marlow and Sons, a café by day and restaurant by night that’s led the way for countless farm-to-table eateries...
Courtesy MISIPASTARead MoreMISIPASTA
Missy Robbins is growing her Italian Williamsburg empire with her newest spot, MISIPASTA. The magic of Missy's establishments is in the laid-back energy—Lilia is in a former garage and Misi feels like an industrial kitchen—where the food and service can...
Read MorePeter Luger Steak House
Let’s get one thing out of the way: You’ll have to sacrifice some creature comforts at this old-school steak institution, which opened in 1887. But in exchange for surly service, lackluster side dishes and an inexplicable cash-only policy, you’ll receive...
Read MoreReynard
This stylish eatery just off the lobby of Williamsburg’s Wythe Hotel offers elegant, creative New American cuisine with hyper-seasonal ingredients. From the same team as neighborhood standbys Diner and Marlow & Sons, the open kitchen turns out of-the-moment dishes—refreshing cucumber...
Read MoreSt. Anselm
Though St. Anselm presents itself as a simple steakhouse—and its steak is indeed excellent—you’d be mistaken not to order off the rest of the menu, which celebrates the pleasures of the open fire. It is the grill, rather than red meat,...
Read MoreThe Ides Bar (at the Wythe Hotel)
For a fine explanation of Williamsburg’s hot-spot reputation for locals and in-the-know travelers alike, look no further than the Ides, the sixth-floor drinkery atop the Wythe Hotel. Enjoy finely wrought cocktails—made with locally distilled fixings, of course—in a red banquette...
