A Brooklyn Italian-American neighborhood ideal, known for its consistently spectacular food and creative cocktails.
Allie Conti reviews Roman's, a Fort Greene Italian-American spot that has become a neighborhood ideal, praised for its evolving menu and consistent delivery.
Roman’s offers a casually polished dining experience with an impressive Italian-influenced menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
Roman's is a Fort Greene neighborhood gem that has matured into an ideal spot for various occasions. It offers an Italian-American menu that plays the hits with dishes like fava bean puree, pastas, roast chicken, and chocolate sorbetto. The restaurant is known for its quality dishes that have evolved over time, with increased portions and a consistent delivery that caters to a diverse clientele.
Roman's offers a refined yet approachable Italian-American menu, emphasizing locally-sourced ingredients. Standout dishes include fava bean puree, various pasta dishes, roast chicken, and a signature chocolate sorbetto. While portions have increased over the years and the quality is consistently praised, some reviews suggest it may be a slightly less expensive option than comparable neighborhood bistros.
"The fava bean puree, pasta dishes, roast chicken, and chocolate sorbetto are frequently highlighted as must-try items at Roman's."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Roman's, praising its consistently spectacular food and its role as a reliable neighborhood establishment.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that while Roman's offers good value, it can be perceived as a less expensive option compared to similar establishments like Sailor, potentially impacting the overall value proposition for some.
"Roman's and LaRina were both listed as recommendations."
Neutral"Roman was mentioned as one of the restaurants to try in the Fort Greene area."
Neutral"Roman's in Fort Greene is recommended as a consistently good, artisanal Brooklyn establishment. While the menu descriptions may not be exciting, the food is described as spectacular, with creative cocktail specials and an excellent wine list."
Positive"Considers Roman's a worse value proposition compared to Sailor, despite being cheaper."
Negative"Commented that Roman's used to be the most expensive place pre-COVID, and now people consider it reasonably priced, attributing the increase in Fort Greene food prices to gentrification."
Neutral"Highlighted that Sailor's bavette and frites at $40 is a better value than Roman's ($45 without fries), calling the overall pricing situation 'chaos'."
Neutral"Mentioned Roman's as having a bavette steak for $45 without fries, suggesting it's a slightly less expensive option than Sailor but still on the higher end of neighborhood bistro pricing."
Neutral"Roman's in Fort Greene is an excellent Italian restaurant where children are commonly seen and welcomed."
Positive"Roman's was mentioned as a good restaurant option that isn't specifically for steak."
Positive"This user recommends Roman's for dining, suggesting sitting at the bar and enjoying a walk in the surrounding lovely area."
Positive"The commenter, who used to cook at Roman's, is pleased to see the restaurant getting a shoutout as it is rarely mentioned."
Positive"A user suggests Roman's in Brooklyn as a dinner option."
Positive"Lists Roman's as a suggestion in the Fort Greene area."
Neutral"Suggests Roman's as an option if the user wants outdoor dining."
Neutral"User recommended Swoony’s, Roman’s, Defonte’s, and Wayward Fare as restaurants that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"User shared that Rolo's impressed them and they always have a pleasant time at Roman's and Sofreh."
Positive"User recommended Roman’s, Cecily, Ops, and Four Horseman as restaurants that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"Roman's in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill is recommended for dinner by the commenter, completing their list of four Brooklyn dining suggestions intended to impress visitors."
Positive"Roman's in Brooklyn currently has a chicken marsala dish featuring ramps."
Neutral"Roman's in Fort Greene the park is a lovely walk away before or after!"
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