Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Williamsburg
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Aska
Brooklyn's only two-star Michelin Nordic tasting menu led by chef Fredrik Berselius.
Essential Picks
#1
Aska
9.1
Aska is Brooklyn's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, where chef Fredrik Berselius channels Nordic technique and foraged ingredients in a dark warehouse beneath the Williamsburg Bridge. The long-form tasting menu leans into smoke, acidity, and texture while the team delivers quietly precise, highly choreographed service. It is the ZIP's most serious special-occasion room, with every detail tuned for once-a-year dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Langoustine with preserved spruce (seasonal course), Bladderwrack seaweed with blue mussel emulsion, Lamb heart with celery root and black currant
What Makes it Special: Brooklyn's only two-star Michelin Nordic tasting menu led by chef Fredrik Berselius.
Notable Picks
#2
Le Crocodile
8.9
Le Crocodile is a French brasserie in the Wythe Hotel where roast chicken, steak frites, and precise bistro cooking are paired with soaring ceilings and candlelit banquettes. Locals treat it as a special-occasion classic for anniversaries and big nights out when they want serious food and polished service in a grand room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Half roast chicken with jus and fries, Steak frites with peppercorn sauce, Escargots with garlic-herb butter
What Makes it Special: A grand French brasserie where NYT-praised cooking meets hotel-lobby romance.
8.9
Peter Luger is a century-plus-old Williamsburg institution where dry-aged porterhouse, old-school service, and wood-paneled dining rooms anchor big-night steaks. Couples come for shareable cuts, creamed spinach, and the feeling of eating at one of New York’s most storied steakhouses.
Must-Try Dishes:
Porterhouse for Two, Extra-Thick Sliced Bacon, Creamed Spinach
What Makes it Special: Legendary dry-aged porterhouse in a historic, wood-paneled dining room.
#4
Leuca
8.8
A modern Italian restaurant featuring wood-fired dishes and upscale cocktails, perfect for a refined yet cozy dining experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-Fired Chicken, Focaccia with Anchovy, Grilled Octopus
What Makes it Special: The wood-fired cooking that brings depth to every dish.
#5
Recette
8.7
A modern French-inspired menu with a touch of New American flair, offering creative dishes that highlight seasonality and fresh ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck Confit, Foie Gras Toast, Bouillabaisse
What Makes it Special: French techniques with a modern twist, highlighting local ingredients.
8.7
Mido Omakase Room is an intimate, reservation-only counter where a 15-course omakase leans into aged fish, precise nigiri, and thoughtful sake pairings. The space is compact and softly lit, making it one of the most focused, special-occasion sushi experiences in South Williamsburg without the ultra-luxury price tag.
Must-Try Dishes:
15-course omakase nigiri tasting, botan ebi with miso and citrus, miso black cod
What Makes it Special: Serious omakase technique in an intimate, design-forward South Williamsburg counter.
#7
I Cavallini
8.7
The Michelin-starred Four Horsemen team's Italian sibling brings Piedmont-inspired cuisine to Williamsburg with ingredient-driven seasonal plates. Dishes list components rather than names, and the 100+ Italian wine list from under-the-radar producers rivals any in the city.
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
#8
Francie
8.7
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Date Night Magic
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Michelin-starred brasserie at Broadway and Bedford where a crown roast of duck, handmade pastas, and a roaming cheese cart anchor a French- and Italian-leaning menu. Since opening in 2020, it has become a go-to in Williamsburg for elevated, special-occasion dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crown Roast of Duck, Market salad, Handmade pasta of the day
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred brasserie where duck, pastas, and an indulgent cheese cart headline.
8.7
Shota Omakase is a Michelin-starred counter where a tight progression of small plates, nigiri, and a hand roll leans on auction-level seafood and dual rice blends. The room is compact and focused, making the experience feel like a serious but welcoming Edomae-style sushi session on the South Side waterfront.
Must-Try Dishes:
18-course omakase nigiri progression, Shark skin flounder with aged ponzu, Hand roll and dessert finale
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred omakase with dual-vinegar rice and big-ticket seafood.
#10
Enso
8.4
Enso is a design-forward omakase on Berry Street inspired by Kyoto-style minimalism, with a chef’s counter, lounge, and garden that all run fixed-course tastings. Early reviews highlight precise nigiri, cocktails, and a room that feels like a quieter, more intimate alternative to Manhattan omakase temples.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-course omakase tasting, Katsuo tataki, Hojicha pudding
What Makes it Special: Kyoto-inspired omakase where the room, cocktails, and sushi all feel choreographed together.