Best Date Night Italian Restaurants in Williamsburg (11211)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lilia
Chef Missy Robbins' Michelin-caliber handmade pastas in a converted garage with wood-fired cooking
Essential Picks
#1
Lilia
9.0
Lilia turns a former auto body shop into one of the city’s most sought-after Italian rooms, where wood-fired seafood and hand-crafted pastas anchor long, lingering dinners. Soft lighting, a serious cocktail program, and chef Missy Robbins’ pastas make it a destination choice for anniversaries and big-deal date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sheep's Milk Agnolotti, Cacio e Pepe Frittelle, Grilled Prawns with Fennel Pollen
What makes it special: Chef Missy Robbins' Michelin-caliber handmade pastas in a converted garage with wood-fired cooking
Notable Picks
#2
I Cavallini
8.6
I Cavallini is a modern Italian restaurant from the Four Horsemen team, pairing a deep Italian wine list with inventive pastas and seafood in a candlelit, date-night-ready dining room. The menu changes often, so regulars come back to see what the kitchen is doing with peak-season produce and seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Farfallone with Calabrian Chili Butter, Trofie with Pesto, Sheep's Milk Agnolotti
What makes it special: Sister to Michelin-starred Four Horsemen with seasonal Italian and natural wines
#3
Bamonte's
8.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Open since 1900, Bamonte’s is a classic Italian-American dining room where white tablecloths, red sauce, and framed photos set the tone for throwback date nights. Couples come for heaping bowls of pasta, old-school service, and the feeling of stepping into a piece of Brooklyn restaurant history.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Chop Alla Bamonte, Chicken Parmigiana, Baked Clams
What makes it special: 125 years of family ownership in an unchanged time-capsule setting
#4
Have & Meyer
8.1
Have & Meyer is a snug natural wine bar and Italian kitchen where candlelight, shareable plates, and a deep list of small producers make lingering over a bottle feel effortless. It leans more intimate than grand, ideal for dates built around conversation, pasta, and discovering a new favorite wine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi, Grilled Octopus, Charcuterie Board
What makes it special: 90+ natural Italian wines by the glass with slow-food philosophy
Worthy Picks
#5
Ainslie
7.9
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Brunch Bliss Spots
Ainslie is a sprawling wine bar, beer garden, and Italian spot built into a converted warehouse, with wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, and multiple levels of seating. It’s less candlelit whisper and more lively date night, especially on weekends when the room fills with groups and couples sharing pies and spritzes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood Fired Rosemary Wings, Saltimbocca Pizza, NY Strip Steak
What makes it special: Three-floor converted warehouse with rooftop, beer garden, and Italian fare until 3am
7.5
A 60-year family legacy of hand-stretched mozzarella anchors this café-trattoria-grocery hybrid. Housemade burrata and fresh pasta share menu space with Italian imports, while the relaxed Metropolitan Avenue location serves breakfast through dinner daily.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-Stretched Burrata, Paccheri Vodka, Prosciutto Stuffed Omelette
What makes it special: 60-year family mozzarella legacy in a café-grocery-restaurant hybrid