Fresh Italian Pasta Under Warm High Ceilings

Botte Brooklyn runs an easy Italian dinner out of a brick room on Gold Street, all leather banquettes, brass table lamps, and tall windows trimmed in red. High ceilings keep the space airy, while the warm bar doubles as a sports corner with a solid drink list for game nights.

Start with crispy fried zucchini or calamari, then head for pasta. Regulars lean toward the Fettuccine Bolognese, with the filling orecchiette and a fresh seafood pasta close behind, and the pizza Fra Diavolo brings a balanced heat for the table to share. Save room for the tiramisu, notably moist and a soft landing after all that sauce.

The kitchen keeps long hours, opening at 11 AM every day, and the doors stay open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday against 10 PM the rest of the week. That makes Botte an easy pick for a later weekend plate at 327 Gold St, a drink in hand and the game on over the bar.