River Deli

A tucked-away Brooklyn corner spot serving simple Sardinian plates and wine in an intimate, neighborly setting.

  • Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 22:30; Sat, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:30; Sun, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00
  • $$
  • 32 Joralemon Street
  • 4.4 (603 reviews)

Description

The kitchen focuses on simple Sardinian plates done with care. Diners point to the malloreddus alla Campidanese—a fresh, chewy pasta in a savory sausage sauce—and tender, lightly charred octopus as highlights. The cooking is straightforward rather than complex, matched by a relaxed pace that invites lingering over a Hugo Spritz on the patio or tucking into the small dining room for apple cake. Staff are notably helpful with gluten-free adjustments. Just note the house rule before settling in: this is a cash-only operation.


Good to know

Cash onlyPatio seating

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