Best Lasagna Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cecconi's Dumbo
A high-ceilinged, waterfront Italian dining room where hand-made pasta and pizzas share equal billing with Manhattan skyline views.
Notable Picks
8.8
Cecconi’s Dumbo is a waterfront Italian restaurant in the Empire Stores complex where dressed-up diners eat hand-made pasta and pizza under vaulted ceilings and chandeliers or on a covered patio facing the skyline. It’s more about the full scene—views, cocktails, and polished service—than chasing the best value in town.
Must-Try Dishes:
Zucchini fritti with lemon aioli, Cacio e pepe, Wood-fired pizza with seasonal toppings
What makes it special: A high-ceilinged, waterfront Italian dining room where hand-made pasta and pizzas share equal billing with Manhattan skyline views.
8.5
Botte Brooklyn leans into cozy, modern Italian with a lasagna bolognese that feels built for lingering over wine. The loft-like room and strong pasta game make it a favorite for low-key dates and smaller group dinners in Downtown Brooklyn.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Fettuccine alla Bolognese, Gnocchi Al Profumo Di Mare
What makes it special: Stylish gold-street trattoria where lasagna bolognese anchors a pasta-focused menu.
8.3
Verde on Smith is a bustling Smith Street standby where lasagna alla bolognese shares the spotlight with brunch plates and cocktails. The brick-walled space and outdoor seating make it as useful for daytime meetups as it is for casual Italian dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homemade lasagna alla bolognese, Pappardelle al ragù, Fried calamari
What makes it special: High-energy Italian spot where lasagna and brunch both draw regulars.
8.1
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Trendy Table Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Table 87’s original Brooklyn Heights location is known for coal-oven pizza, but its homemade lasagna has become a reliable pasta fallback. It’s a casual, family-friendly room where you can mix slices, salads, and a full lasagna without overcomplicating dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita coal-oven slice, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Square veggie pie
What makes it special: Coal-oven slices, a full Italian menu, and cocktails under one roof.
#5
Savelli
8.0
Savelli is a newer, family-run Italian restaurant on Smith Street that treats lasagna as one of several carefully plated mains, including creative seafood versions. The room feels polished but not stiff, attracting neighbors who want a nicer night out without leaving the area.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Funghi pizza, Chocolate lava cake
What makes it special: Smith Street’s modern Italian dining room where wood-fired pizzas, house pastas, and a strong bar program make it feel more polished than a typical neighborhood joint.