A Fort Greene Cafe Shifts From Bellinis to Pizza

Saraghina Caffè has a daytime to evening rhythm that feels unusually complete. The Milanese inspired room sets an easy backdrop for Bellinis, ricotta pancakes, omelettes, crispy potatoes, Benedicts, gelato, and Spritzes. When the menu turns toward dinner, wood fired pizzas and homemade pasta take over, with the same Italian through line carried from the first drink to the last plate.

The room stays lively, and the dining room can get busy and loud, which occasionally makes staff harder to hear. Friendly, accommodating management helps keep the mood warm. At 195 Dekalb Ave in Fort Greene, the cafe works for a leisurely brunch, a drink before dinner, or a full evening when your group cannot agree on one lane. The menu gives everyone an entry point, while the space keeps the night moving. Gelato gives the afternoon a clean finish before dinner picks up.