Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Dog Day Afternoon and La Casa del Panuozzo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in South Slope. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
South Slope's Premier Italian Destinations
South Slope offers a rich tapestry of flavors anchored by a deep selection of authentic Italian eateries like Macario and Crosta. Beyond the handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas at Al Dente or Baciccia, the neighborhood features diverse options ranging from the Mediterranean plates at Little Honey to the classic American fare at Dog Day Afternoon. Whether you are craving a traditional Middle Eastern meal at Bedawi Cafe or a cozy pizza night at La Casa del Panuozzo, this collection highlights the very best dining experiences this vibrant Brooklyn community has to offer.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in South Slope | Top Rated Italian Food
- Macario · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Dog Day Afternoon · rated 5/5: American.
- La Casa del Panuozzo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Little Honey · rated 4.9/5: Mediterranean.
- Dog Day Afternoon · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Crosta · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Al Dente · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- The Astarita · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Baciccia · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bedawi Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- American Cheez · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Baciccia Pizza e Cucina · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Battle Hill Tavern · rated 4.7/5: American.
- 390 Social · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Luigi's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piccoli Trattoria · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Locanda Mariella · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Flora · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Mariella · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Joe's Pizzeria · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Giovanni’s Brooklyn Eats · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Giuseppina’s · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Provini · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pizza Plus · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Norm's Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Ottava · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Pedro Deli · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pasta Louise Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pasta Louise · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









