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POPINA

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Phone: (718) 222-1901

Address: 127 COLUMBIA STREET 11231

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TLDR

Signature hot chicken Milanese, expert-curated wines, and a hidden backyard oasis. A long-standing Brooklyn charmer with an elite reputation.

Reddit Sentiment for POPINA(based on 6 Reddit opinions)

67% Positive33% Neutral

Tags

italian 16american 5italian-american 3pasta 15hot chicken milanese 9pappardelle 7View All

Neighborhoods

Columbia St

Instagram Posts References

Popina NYC is listed as one of the participating restaurants in New York for the Sake Harmony Weeks event, exploring innovative sake pairings with various dishes.

Featured Articles

Dedicated reviews and comprehensive features focusing directly on this restaurant.

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positive

Vicki Denig explores the hospitality-driven experience at Popina, a Cobble Hill destination famous for its hot chicken Milanese and rewarding happy hour.

Vicki Denig • Jul 14, 2026
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Resy
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Resy recommends the Brooklyn charmer Popina for its signature hot chicken Milanese, excellent pasta, and one of the city's most impressive wine lists.

• Mar 31, 2026
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Resy
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Vicki Denig reviews Popina in Cobble Hill, highlighting its rewarding happy hour, classic hospitality, and an impressive selection of Italian-leaning wines.

Vicki Denig • Mar 12, 2026
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Other Article Mentions

Lists, round-ups, and guides where this restaurant is mentioned alongside others.

Mentioned In
The Wine Hit List
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Vicki Denig • Jul 14, 2026
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Resy
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New to the Hit List (June 2026)
very positive

Popina NYC in Cobble Hill, celebrating its ninth year, charms with dishes like hot chicken Milanese and silky pappardelle, a lovely backyard, happy hour, and an exceptional wine list.

Resy • Jun 1, 2026
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Mentioned In
The Resy Hit List: The Restaurants to Know in New York This June
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Resy celebrates the long-standing popularity of Popina NYC in Cobble Hill, known for its hot chicken and extensive wine list.

Resy • Jun 1, 2026
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Mentioned In
Six Things Not to Miss in New York This Month
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A long-standing Brooklyn charmer known for excellent hot chicken, great pasta, and an exceptionally high-value wine list.

• Jun 1, 2026
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The Resy Hit List: May 2026
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Brooklyn's Popina NYC, celebrating nine years, charms with its hot chicken Milanese, silky pappardelle, idyllic backyard, and an exceptional wine list featuring deep cuts at great value.

Resy • May 1, 2026
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The Resy Hit List: The Restaurants You Need to Know in New York
very positive

A Cobble Hill charmer, Popina is beloved for its hot chicken Milanese, exceptional wine list, and idyllic backyard.

• May 1, 2026
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Resy
Mentioned In
Four Things Not to Miss in New York This Month
very positive

Celebrating its ninth year, Popina offers a charming Brooklyn experience with signature hot chicken Milanese, silky pappardelle, a lovely backyard, and an exceptional wine list.

Resy • Mar 31, 2026
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The Wine Hit List: Spring 2026
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Vicki Denig highlights Popina NYC in Cobble Hill, praising its hot chicken Milanese, curated wine list, and rewarding happy hour, all under the classic hospitality of restaurateur James O'Brien.

Vicki Denig • Mar 12, 2026
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Resy
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The Resy Hit List: March 2026
very positive

Popina NYC in Cobble Hill is a beloved Brooklyn charmer celebrating nine years, known for its signature hot chicken Milanese, pappardelle, vibrant backyard, happy hour specials, and an exceptional wine list.

Resy • Mar 1, 2026
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Mentioned In
The Resy Hit List: The Restaurants You Need to Know in New York
very positive

Popina is a long-standing Cobble Hill favorite known for its hot chicken Milanese, excellent wine list, and idyllic backyard.

• Mar 1, 2026
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Mentioned In
New York’s Wine Hit List: Fall 2025
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James O’Brien’s Popina in Cobble Hill excels with its hot chicken Milanese, curated wine list, and rewarding happy hour, embodying classic old-school hospitality.

Vicki Denig • Oct 30, 2025
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Resy
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Expanded Wine Hit List: 20 Entries to Match Our Expanded Resy Hit List
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Vicki Denig explores Popina NYC, a Cobble Hill gem praised for its wine list and backyard, highlighting owner James O B ien's classic hospitality and rewarding happy hour.

Vicki Denig • Aug 1, 2025
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17 hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC
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Popina in Cobble Hill, located in the Columbia Waterfront District, offers an Italian-adjacent menu with dishes like spaghettini with crab in a large backyard, peacefully distanced from the street.

Amber Sutherland-Namako • Feb 17, 2023
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Details

A staple of the Cobble Hill neighborhood for nine years, this charming destination is celebrated for its unique Italian-American fusion fare and signature hot chicken Milanese [2], [10], [14]. Guests are drawn to the idyllic backyard, which offers a peaceful escape for dining and drinking [1], [2], [4]. Owner James O’Brien brings old-school hospitality to the table, complemented by an acclaimed wine list featuring deep cuts of Burgundy and Piedmontese selections [5], [7], [10].

Food Overview

The menu focuses on Italian-influenced cuisine with American Southern touches, highlighted by the signature, crispy hot chicken Milanese served with gem lettuce and ranch [1], [2], [4]. Silky pappardelle with ham hocks and shishito peppers is widely recommended as a singular, comforting dish [2], [3], [6].

Highlights / Recommended

Mentioned Dishes:

  • •hot chicken milanese(9)
  • •pappardelle(4)

Customer Sentiment

Patrons consistently describe the dining experience as elite and highly satisfying, frequently praising the warm, old-school hospitality [6], [12]. The atmosphere is a major draw, with the spacious backyard noted as a highlight for a peaceful meal [1], [4], [8].

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About POPINA

what do you think is the best homemade pasta in?
A contributor highlights the restaurant as an 'elite' choice for homemade pasta in Brooklyn.
Spicy rigatoni vodka?
This post recommends the rigatoni with guanciale for its pleasant heat.
Where to go for first date in Brooklyn?
A recommended spot for a date in the Columbia Waterfront area, especially if you can snag a table in the backyard.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: What Do You Think Is The Best Homemade Pasta In

"This commenter states that Popina in Carroll Gardens is 'elite'."

Positive
Jun 20, 2026View Comment →

From post: Im Bored Of Italian Food Italian Restaurant For

"Popina is described as an American Southern and Italian fusion restaurant, though it tends to lean more towards Italian."

Neutral
May 28, 2026View Comment →

From post: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

"The author suggests Popina on Columbia St for a rigatoni dish with guanciale that has a pleasant heat."

Positive
Dec 14, 2025View Comment →

From post: Birthday In Brooklyn

"Popina is recommended for Italian food, described as offering a modern twist on traditional dishes and having a great location."

Positive
Oct 14, 2025View Comment →

From post: Where To Go For First Date In Brooklyn

"This restaurant is recommended for the Columbia Waterfront area, noting it has a great backyard if the weather is good."

Positive
Aug 28, 2025View Comment →

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