Cremini’s is a small Italian spot in Carroll Gardens that feels like someone’s apartment.

Lucali is a walk-in-only spot in Carroll Gardens that serves the best pizza in New York City.

Bar Bête is a casual-but-nice French restaurant in Carroll Gardens where you should bring a date.

F&F Pizzeria is a Carroll Gardens slice shop from the people behind Frankies 457 Spuntino and Franks Wine Bar. The pies here are worth traveling for.

Franks Wine Bar is a narrow spot in Carroll Gardens from the people behind Frankies 457, which is next door.

Sans serves very good vegan food in a casual space in Carroll Gardens.

F.O.B. is a casual Filipino restaurant in Carroll Gardens with a big back patio.

Brooklyn Pizza Market is a takeout pizza spot in Carroll Gardens with a joint Star Wars/New York Jets theme.

Leyenda is a Latin cocktail bar in Carroll Gardens with good small plates and a nice back patio.

Minibar is a small Carroll Gardens bar with good house cocktails and interesting beers on tap.

Ugly Baby is a little spot in Carroll Gardens serving excellent, authentic Thai food. Come here when you want to try something you haven’t before.

Bar Bruno is a Mexican-American cafe in Carroll Gardens where you can drink three frozen margaritas at brunch.

Avlee is a low-key place in Carroll Gardens, and it's where you should go when you need Greek food on a Tuesday night.

Pizza Moto is a solid Neapolitan-style neighborhood pizza place in Red Hook, and, if you live in the area, you should eat here often.

Gersi is a casual, cash-only Italian place in Carroll Gardens where you can bring a date, get some red-sauce pasta, and maybe even sit outside.

Popina is a tiny, casual restaurant on the Brooklyn waterfront. The food is a mix of Southern and Italian, and they do some great chicken and pasta.