River Deli
Italian · Brooklyn
About River Deli
En River Deli, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón acogedor en Atlantic Avenue donde podrás saborear la auténtica cocina sarda. Disfruta de nuestros platos elaborados con ingredientes frescos, deliciosos cócteles y un brunch de fin de semana que te encantará. ¡Te esperamos para compartir la pasión po...
En River Deli, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón acogedor en Atlantic Avenue donde podrás saborear la auténtica cocina sarda. Disfruta de nuestros platos elaborados con ingredientes frescos, deliciosos cócteles y un brunch de fin de semana que te encantará. ¡Te esperamos para compartir la pasión por la buena comida en un ambiente familiar!
What Customers Say About River Deli
River Deli is a cozy, authentic Italian restaurant loved for its tasty food, great cocktails, and charming atmosphere. The lasagna, chocolate mousse, and pasta dishes are highly recommended. Note that it's a cash-only establishment and can get busy, especially around dinner time.
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Tip: It's a cash-only restaurant, so be sure to bring cash or use the ATM inside. It can get crowded around 7pm, so plan accordingly.
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River Deli is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- St. Ann's and the Holy Trinity Church (A 475m) — church building in Brooklyn, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Religious Buildings
- Grace Episcopal Church (A 229m) — church in Brooklyn Heights, New York
Parks & Gardens
- Adam Yauch Park (A 185m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC
- Pierrepont Playground (A 285m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
- Van Voorhees Park (A 405m) — park in the United States of America
- Brooklyn Bridge Park (A 459m) — parque en los Estados Unidos en Brooklyn, Nueva York ubicado en la orilla del East River y rodeando el puente de Brookly
Other Points of Interest
- Herman Behr Mansion (A 410m) — Residence in Brooklyn, New York
- Center for Brooklyn History (A 495m) — museum, library, and educational center dedicated to history of Brooklyn, New York
- 99 Clinton Street (A 496m) — former church building
- Germania Club House (A 507m) — recreational in Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn
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River Deli Brooklyn Reviews
We had passed this place so many times - it was always poacked for brunch on the weekends! We decided to try them out for dinner, and we're so glad we did! First, a caveat: it's cash only (they do have an ATM inside) so no cards! It's a very beautiful, old-school, turn-of-the-century vibe that we love about Brooklyn Heights. We were lucky enough to get a table for two without waiting. To start, our drinks were awesome! The mixologist made a wonderful margarita and the best old-fashioned I've had literally in years! Their calamari fritti was breaded & fried to a very delicate crisp. The homemade pasta dishes were amazingly fresh too. We had pappardelle al funghi (mixed mushrooms, olive oil, parmesan) and tagilatelle al ragu di agnello (lamb ragu, cinnamon, cannanou wine sauce, pecorino) and both were out of this world with flavor and perfectly cooked al-dente goodness. Their torta al limone slice for dessert was outstanding as well. This was one of the best meals we've had in the neighborhood, and we told Morgan (manager/server) that we would return with friends. It's a must! (Just remember to bring cash! And by the way, the prices were very reasonable: all the pasta dishes were around $20, drinks $16)
Cozy quaint neighborhood gem with solid food — fresh ingredients, homestyle cooking, generous (by NYC standards) portions for sharing. Even though it’s annoying that this establishment still accepts only cash in this day and age, we can’t help but keep coming back.
Very authentic, Southern Italy restaurant. My friends have been numerous times for lunch and dinner, but we stopped by on a Sunday for brunch/lunch. Awesome dessert options too! Very much like a small restaurant you would find in Italy. Carbonara made authentically with raw egg! Lasagna is 💯. Trofie is such an underrated pasta. Pane Frattau is straight from Sardinia. Outdoor seating! yay! Cash only, but worth it. (ATM on premises bc there is not one nearby!)
Loved this cute little Italian restaurant. Walked in on a Tuesday night without a reservation and was sat within 5 minutes. It’s a cash only spot but the prices are very reasonable. The cocktails were some of the best I’ve ever had, I recommend the Amaretto Sour. The Lasagna was the best dish out of all of them. Everything tastes homemade and delicious!
Delicious meal at River Deli. They consistently deliver excellent quality food from the uncountable times I've been here. Highly recommend the ravioli, zucchini and the tiramisu if I had to pick my favourite dished. Service is always efficient and friendly. Would note they only take cash but they have an ATM indoors but just something to keep in mind if you don't want to pay an extra atm fee. I've found theyre pretty efficient and they do take walk ins thankfully the wait has varied between 10 to 45 mins when I've generally been which is far better than many hyped up Italian restaurants which are impossible to book. Finally the area is beautiful so definitely walk around willow town while you wait for your table!
The first time we ever went here was the most lovely dining experience I've ever had, loved it so much we came back the next two nights. I stopped here before and after a trip to Italy, this place is better than any restaurant I tried on my trip. Everytime I'm in Brooklyn now I make it a point to grab dinner here. The food is always excellent, the atmosphere is incredible and the drinks and desserts are amazing. It's cash only but they have an ATM in the back. Try the tiramisu with a cappuccino!
Cash only spot, and doesn’t take reservations unless a larger party. Didn’t try any, but the cocktail list looked good, and plenty of wine options. Octopus was ok, but everything else was amazing. We missed lunch so had an early dinner when it wasn’t busy but around 7pm every seat was full. Great neighborhood spot and loved the branzino (special) and the spinach ricotta ravioli
The food was very good, in my opinion a true Italian restaurant. It’s a great spot for a dinner date, with a chill and pleasant atmosphere. However, keep in mind that it’s cash only (there is an ATM inside). I do find it a bit pricey for what you get, after all it’s pasta, but the quality is definitely there. The cocktails are also very good, though on the expensive side. Overall, I recommend it for a special date night. Follow this account if you want to discover more fun activities to do in NYC, the Big 🍎. Victor
such a cute neighborhood spot - feels tucked away and locals feel in the best way. come for drinks on the patio and stay for dinner. the food is good, not mind-blowing, but the service is lovely and makes up for it. perfect for a relaxed night out. great wine list and outdoor vibe. got the calamari, mushroom pasta, zucchini and hugo spritz.
Good food, solid taste. I really liked the fluffy cheesecake and the pasta sauce. The octopus flavor was subdued by the seasoning, and the fennel salad barely had a few shavings of fennel. I loved the decor. Even the table in a dark corner at the back of the room was pleasant to sit at.
River Deli is the cutest little Italian restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in Brooklyn Heights. They specialize in Sardinian cuisine. Everything was quite delicious. Sadly, our experience was tainted at the end of the meal after a rude encounter with one of the staff there. He yelled at me when I took my camera out and kicked me out of the restaurant.
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32 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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