Old-School Bay Ridge From a 45-Year Deli to Sicilian Pies

4.4 (173)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 20:00; Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

9510 4th Ave

For 45 years, Mike's Deli on 4th Avenue has cooked from its original recipes. Lasagna, meatballs, mac and cheese and chicken cutlets come hot, alongside house-roasted turkey, roast beef and breakfast sandwiches. Fast service handles morning runs and large, short-notice sandwich orders.

4.6 (888)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 22:00; Sun, 14:00 – 20:00

8822 3rd Ave

Chadwick's is a long-standing 3rd Avenue spot with burgundy banquettes, an oak bar, high ceilings and a fireplace. The kitchen focuses on classic American chops and pasta, anchored by tiered platters of lobster, oysters, shrimp, clams and crab.

4.5 (1,363)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Wed – Thu, 12:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:30

10018 4th Ave

Positano has drawn regulars for over 15 years with coastal Italian food in a chandelier-lit, low-lit dining room. Fresh handmade pasta leads, joined by risotto all'aragosta, fried calamari, chicken scarpariello and a warm bread pudding. Staff walk through the daily specials.

4.4 (1,414)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1)

8610 5th Ave

Retro red booths and wood-paneled walls set an old-school tone at Pizza Wagon on 5th Avenue. Grab a quick slice with creative toppings or sit down to share one of the thick-crust Sicilian pies.