Best Hidden Gems Heaven Italian Restaurants in East Williamsburg
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ammazzacaffè
Michelin-recognized Italian with 50+ amaros and a secret garden patio
Notable Picks
#1
Ammazzacaffè
8.5
This Michelin Bib Gourmand winner surprises with inventive housemade pastas and an extensive amaro program. The candlelit interior leads to a transported-to-Umbria garden patio, while dishes like ondine with shrimp demonstrate refined technique without pretension.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ondine with Shrimp, Reginette with Pancetta, Grilled Branzino
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Italian with 50+ amaros and a secret garden patio
Worthy Picks
7.6
Chef Aurel bridges Brooklyn roots with Roman traditions through thick Sicilian squares and creative specialty pies. The grandma slice with pepperoni sags gloriously under its toppings, while panzerotti and focaccia sandwiches expand the Italian counter-service repertoire.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma Pepperoni Slice, Panzerotti, Quattro Stagioni Pizza
What makes it special: Brooklyn-born chef fusing NYC and Roman pizza styles with creative toppings
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