Just a short subway ride from Manhattan, Williamsburg has a wealth of tasty restaurants for every occasion. This Brooklyn neighborhood is sure to impress any foodie, no matter the mood or dietary restriction. Representative of the cultural melting pot that defines New York and it’s boroughs, Williamsburg has everything from Peruvian to Arabic to Salvadorian food. Discover your new favorite New York eatery in Williamsburg.

Le Crocodile

Located in the Williamsburg Wythe Hotel, Le Crocodile offers patrons a French dining experience. Le Crocodile is a neighborhood favorite that serves a variety of French spirits and bites. Fans of seafood will adore Le Crocodile’s Fruits de Mer menu options, including shrimp, mussels, oysters, crab, and scallops. This Williamsburg restaurant also has an appetizing selection of hor d’oeuvres, including their Parisian sausage Dijon, oeuf mayonnaise chaude, and chicken liver pâté with cassis gelée. Entrée options include the Joyce Farms steak tartare, onion soup with gruyère and lardons, and escargot with parsley, pernod, and fennel. 

Le Crocodile also offers a delicious selection of plats principaux (main dishes). Some favored menu options include omelette du fromage with lettuces and frites, autumn vegetable tagine with Kalamata olives and couscous, and trout “almondine” with pole beans and marconas. Le Crocodile also serves a wide range of cocktails, wines, desserts, and beers. Le Crocodile is open seven days a week for dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch. Their brunch hours are Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and their dinner hours are 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Leo

Try out Williamsburg’s latest and greatest pizza joint, Leo. Leo serves a range of delicious sourdough pies along with some unique Italian dishes. Try their Margherita pizza, or go classic with a New York slice. Other favored pies include the San Giuseppe served with tomatoes, spicy sausage, onions, olives, and provolone—and the clam pie, which comes with clams, cream, garlic, chili, parsley, and pecorino.

If you need a grab-and-go meal, consider ordering the Mortadella, which is their Italian cold-cut sandwich served with pork and lightly seasoned with garlic and peppers. Other appetizer options include salami, prosciutto, and sesame seed focaccia. You can also try their aperitivo menu, which includes a soft Italian drink and an appetizer of your choice. Leo serves three drinks on their aperitivo menu, the Frozen Negroni, Spritz, and Vermouth Soda, and Olive. Leo also serves a wide range of cocktails, wines, and beers. So whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch, happy hour, dinner, or looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Leo is the perfect spot for Williamsburg pie.

Kokomo

If you can’t get to the Caribbean, then let the Caribbean come to you. Kokomo is a black-owned Caribbean restaurant located in the Brooklyn area, and their main dishes are heavily influenced by the rich and exotic culture of the Caribbean. Their cuisine builds on familiar island ingredients, and their menu options highlight a delicious mix of flatbread, quality meats, comfort starches, and cocktails. Kokomo offers both a brunch and dinner menu, as well as their Koko After Dark selections and Koko Hour menu. Brunch hours are Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and main dish selections include hearth roasted smoked sweet plantains, Koko’s chicken and waffles, and sweet plantain pancakes. Starters from their brunch menu include the grilled jerk seasoned cauliflower, sweet potato fries, and sweet plantains. 

Dinner is served Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and the menu is robust. Some of their main dishes include braised oxtail, the calypso burger, Canadian salmon filet, and Escovitch Snapper. Their starters include seafood fritters, Kabocha, and butternut plantain soup. Kokomo also offers a vegan menu which includes jackfruit tacos, the spicy portabello burger, Koko vegan pasta, and lentil meatballs in coconut curry sauce. The Koko After Dark menu is offered Thursday through Sunday and serves small plates of their Gochujang wings, Koko pasta flatbread pizza, Yardie shrimp flatbread pizza, and oxtail flatbread pizza. Kokomo is also known to host daily events, so check out their event calendar before you go (and make a reservation).

Llama Inn

One of the best parts of living in New York—and specifically the Brooklyn area—is the diversity of food and restaurants. Llama Inn invites everyone to enjoy the perfect Peruvian dining experience. Enjoy a plate of ceviche or beef tenderloin smothered with fries in a relaxed dining room brimming with plants and natural sunlight. Llama Inn offers a brunch and dinner menu. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. And if you need more of a reason to stop by and try their unique selection of dishes, Llama Inn offers a one-of-a-kind rooftop dining experience.

Modern Love Brooklyn

Modern Love is a popular spot thanks to its vegan and vegetarian versions of comfort food from across the globe. Modern Love Brooklyn serves popular dishes such as mac n’ cheese, BBQ cauliflower wings, and Caribbean jerk tofu, which is served with strips of spicy tofu, plantains, and Coconut rice smothered in curry. Some of their burger and sandwich options include the modern cheeseburger, mushroom brie burger, and chickpea Parmesan hero. Their sides include the large house fries, garlic sautéed kale, and egg and potato salad. As for their entrées, try their jerk tofu bowl, tofu fried chicken, or seitan shawarma. Modern Love Brooklyn has a variety of dessert options including the peanut butter chocolate candy bar cheesecake, cookie dough brownie, pumpkin praline cheesecake, apple spice crumble bar, and the chocolate hazelnut torte. Modern Love Brooklyn is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

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