Beloved neighborhood Italian-American gem. Expect spectacular seasonal dishes, creative cocktails, and an excellent wine list.
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.
This Italian-American spot in Fort Greene has evolved into a neighborhood ideal, consistently delivering a refined yet approachable dining experience since opening in 2009. The menu features classic hits like fava bean puree and pastas, alongside well-executed roast chicken and a signature chocolate sorbetto, all served in generous portions. It's a reliable and beloved establishment capable of pleasing a diverse clientele.
The Italian-American menu offers well-executed classics such as fava bean puree, generous pasta portions, and succulent roast chicken. Desserts include a noteworthy chocolate sorbetto. While menu descriptions may not be overly exciting, the food itself is described as spectacular and artisanal, with seasonal specials and an excellent wine list.
"Standout dishes include the fava bean puree, various pasta dishes, and the roast chicken. The chocolate sorbetto is also a signature dessert, often recommended to be enjoyed to-go."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant as a reliable and beloved neighborhood establishment, highlighting its consistently good food and ability to cater to a diverse clientele.
Important Note
While the food is generally spectacular, one user noted that the bathroom and hallway might be cramped for wheelchair users. Additionally, pricing has increased over time, with some comparing it unfavorably to other neighborhood options in terms of value.
"This commenter recommended Roman's, describing it as a local, seasonal Italian spot with great food and a chill atmosphere. They also noted that while outdoor seating might be easier for wheelchair users, the bathroom and hallway could be cramped."
Positive"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."
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