The Grounds of Brooklyn
The Grounds of Brooklyn
OCTOPUS
a plate of food
a plate of pasta on a table
a pizza oven in a restaurant
a view of the outside of a restaurant
a bar with wine bottles on the counter
a kitchen with a counter and a bar
interior
pizza, interior
interior
tacos, interior
interior
interior
Sicilian Arancini
food
food, pasta dish, pasta
THE BEEF WHISPERER'S
Lasagna bolognese
TUSCAN KALE CEASER
interior
pasta dish, pasta, food
outside
Stephanie J.
Jan 25, 2025
Only writing this review to counteract the insane reviews here. This is a halal restaurant - they don't serve alcohol. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT DONT COME HERE. As a sober person, I have to report these were some of the BEST mocktails I have ever had. I would come back just for those. The arancini was delicious - not your typical Italian rice ball but still authentic enough for me to approve. The lamb burger was good, I wasn't a big fan of the fries like most here were. The ravioli was good, but definitely used ground lamb instead of the lamb shank as advertised. I ate everything though! Lastly, the server was awesome and attentive. Ambiance was good, the music playing was epic and had me singing under my breath at times overall would definitely recommend.
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Santos G.
Jan 25, 2025
The lamb burger and arancini were really good ! Additionally if you are sober but still want to enjoy a great mocktail this is the place to visit and I recommend getting the Virgin mojito. The service was good because the waiter was attentive. The ambiance was welcoming and while there were not a lot of people dining, I enjoyed my time! I will definitely come back for those great mocktails.
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Nyc H.
Oct 24, 2023
Pictured: Ribeye Steak with cherry tomatoes, roasted rosemary potatoes, and chimichurri with herby garlic butter$36This Italian spot located in Coney Island is delicious! The ribeye steak was a solid 8.5/10. Service was slow despite us being the only ones in the restaurant but the staff is very friendly and accommodating.Pictured: The Beef's Whisperer Burger $17Double beef patty, havarti cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushroom, beef bacon, pickles, sliced tomato, lettuce and chipotle aioli
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Rezwana N.
Mar 9, 2023
I found this Italian restaurant in Tiktok, so traveled all the way to Brooklyn just to check it out! Because when I saw it's a Halal restaurant, I had to travel 3 + 3 = 6 hours to reach there!I loved the decor & environment! Very clean & giving a back in time feeling . The food was good .Was disappointed when they say the carriages are off limits or closedIf I knew I probably would not go!The restroom is downstairs but actually big & very clean. The decor is nice too.I finally get to try some Italian food which is halal. they don't serve alcohol & I have to give respect to the owner . He lost a lot of business right there, but he still chose not to serve like other so called halal restaurants ! That's why I gave him 5 star!The customer service was ok, the time I went there it was totally empty. So I tried to make some videos & TikTok's! Asked the server to take some pictures & I can sense she wasn't happy about it. So at that point didn't feel to stay longer ! Because It was my birthday & I was just trying to chill, have fun & share memories with my friends! I know it's not her job to take a customer's picture but she didn't have to show that she was hating it! Highly disappointed! Especially when there is nothing for her to do besides on her phone! I am not intending to get her in trouble or anything, but customer service is everything when it comes to restaurant business!I try not go twice to any restaurant because second time always disappoints me! But I will try to come for this one. Until next time, thank you for everything !
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Sarah A.
Oct 6, 2023
We ordered lasagna, ravioli and meatball pizza. The food was delicious. Alex was our server who was amazing!
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Lana L.
Mar 20, 2020
I don't typically see a lot of people dining at the Grounds of Brooklyn, but maybe that's because it's only been open for around 4 months, so a lot of people may not know about it yet. It's also right next to Milk & Honey, which is huge popular, so I'm guessing most people just haven't gotten around to checking out Grounds of Brooklyn yet. My boyfriend and I came here for lunch last week and were pleased to see they had a good brunch/lunch menu. He got the Bulgarian waffles and I had the breakfast burrito (sausage, egg, avocado, black beans). We shared the crispy cauliflower appetizer. The waffles looked really pretty on the plate! My boyfriend enjoyed them overall. My sausage breakfast burrito was pretty satisfying, but my favorite part of the meal was the crispy cauliflower. Although it didn't come out as crispy as I expected, the spices on the cauliflower made it so delicious! Definitely get the cauliflower!Also, the restaurant is really nice inside. Kind of made it feel like I went back a few decades in time. Taste | 4Atmosphere | 4.5Presentation | 4Service | 4OVERALL | 4
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Maya N.
Sep 13, 2021
Argh like Terrible service ; very mediocre to bad meat in terms of flavor and quality- tried the beef whisperer and the lamb burgers.The one star is for the fries that were actually amazing. The pasta was bad to mediocre too- and I keep strict halal...
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Halal N.
Mar 11, 2021
So glad to see there is a halal Italian food option now! I love Milk & Honey which shares an owner with this restaurant so I was excited to see what they had to offer.Food: To start I got the chicken parm pizza & meatballs pomodoro which were both great. The chicken parm pizza was s different than I expected it to be--it's pizza topped with chicken strips essentially. The fries were AMAZING! The Pappardelle was a decent portion and flavorful. I was particularly blown away by the baklava ice-cream...man that was good! It's a must try!Drinks: The mocktails are excellent and great to pair with your meal. I also got the latte for dessert.Service: 10/10 no complaints here!Ambiance: They have outdoor seating at the moment which is your own little igloo/bubble so it's super safe and sanitary. And cozy!
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Anonymous K.
Jun 15, 2024
I left the restaurant feeling shocked at the lack of attention to food quality and flavor, considering how empty it was compared to the cafe next door. Don't get me wrong the restaurant looks cute however I can tell it doesn't get too packed. The chicken parm pizza and Coke were the star of the show and I would go back just for the pizza, but the pasta dishes tasted bland and some were very unpleasant. I can't recommend this place to others. The restaurant seems to be running so maybe they were having a bad day but definitely my first and last visit.
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Azareonoc V.
Jun 24, 2023
Had an amazing dinner here on a Saturday night!Both the gnocchi and the burger were top notch. Our server Alex was really attentive, helpful and friendly. We truly loved the ambiance, the decor and the music. Will definitely be back!
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