Old-School Restaurants in Brooklyn
I've got no problem finding the newest restaurants that everyone's talking about, but it's hard to find the classics. I've done Junior's, Peter Luger, Grimaldi's and the like, but I want some of the spots that have been around forever but get overlooked these days. A great example is Sam's, a fantastic Italian joint on Court Street. Hit me with your best shot!
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Gargiulo's Restaurant in Coney Island is a world-famous, cavernous Italian restaurant. It's been years since I've been there but I have such fond memories of it. My dad knew the brothers who owned it way back when he used to deliver Polly-O cheese to the restaurant. The food was always incredible.
Ponte Vecchio is great for incredible but not cheap Italian food in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
I've always loved Randazzo's. I've slurped down many a raw clam there on the way home from Manhattan Beach.
therealchiffonade at 9:07PM on 12/07/08
Gargiulo's owner used to be a semi-pro boxer under the name of Jack Ryan. A must-go, to this day.
Monte's in Gowanus. Don't expect them to be nice to you.
Marco Polo's not as old (only 25 yrs) but also near to you (Court Street) and very old-school. Ditto Red Rose.
For a beer, Montero's on Atlantic Ave. If you're sweet the owner may give you some complimentary hot h'ors d'oeuvres...
I also hear there's a great red-sauce family-owned joint called Frost's in Williamsburg. And the Parkside in Corona, Queens.
eleeb at 12:32PM on 12/11/08