The Brooklyn Firefly – Italian
The Brooklyn Firefly glows with neighborhood warmth, inviting guests into a space where the aroma of toasted dough and simmering marinara sets a soulful, welcoming tone. Mornings begin with sun-drenched plates of golden Belgian waffles and velvety eggs benedict, while the evening transitions into a celebration of bold Italian-American flavors through crispy rice balls, savory personal pizzas, and decadent fig-stuffed calzones. It is a culinary sanctuary that seamlessly blends the comfort of a local brunch haunt with the rustic, handmade heart of a traditional pizzeria.
Ovington Avenue, New York, New York 11209 https://thebrooklynfirefly.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual lunch setting, guests find the atmosphere suitable for a relaxed meal with partners. Reviewers highlight the unpretentious environment, noting it as a dependable choice for those
Menu
Brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $14: poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise sauce, served with english muffin and home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffles - $8: served with syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffles with Fruit - $14: served with nutella, fresh strawberries and banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Personal Pizza - $14 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BLT Personal Pizza - $14: personal pizza topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato & spicy mayo Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Mama’s Meatball - $17: One large meatball made of pork, veal, and beef, stuffed with smoked mozzarella, smoky tomato, and ricotta sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Flatbread - $12: house-baked pizza dough, brushed with arugula walnut pesto, topped with arugula served with a side of sunday sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Mushroom Rice Ball - $16: Spinach and mushroom with pesto ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Ragu Rice Ball - $16: ground beef, peas, and carrots with Sunday sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fig Gettabout It Calzone - $20: fig & walnut ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle oil, prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margarita Pie (16") - $24: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentos Ghost - $24: super thin crispy crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Kick in the A$$ (16") - $32: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, hot sausage, red onion, jalapeño, hot honey, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Kick in the A$$ (12") - $23: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, hot sausage, red onion, jalapeño, hot honey, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scalabesh (16") - $32: cognac gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scalabesh (12") - $23: cognac gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig Available at: dinner, lunch
- 86th Street (12") - $21: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, grana padano, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Vegetable Sandwich - $14: roasted red pepper, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella on Italian hero bread with side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tuscany Sandwich - $15: grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, arugula, with a balsamic glaze on a fresh Italian hero with fire fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fire Fries with Lemon Ricotta - $12: Twice cooked potatoes with fresh herbs and lemon ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli - $14: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Garlic Aioli - $14: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Truffle Oil & Grana Padano - $16: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Draft Beer Pitcher - $30
- Sangria Pitcher - $34: Red or White Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
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