Levant on Smith is one of the best italian restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Carroll Gardens.
The name means "to rise" — and Levant on Smith has an ambition that slightly exceeds its neighborhood's expectations, which is exactly the right amount.
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Hand-chopped Wagyu filet mignon with shallots, capers, quail egg & mustard, served with toasted baguette crostini
Half dozen French Burgundy snails out of the shell, in a rich garlic herb butter
Octopus, potato wedge, cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika, olive oil
Levant on Smith is an easy yes in Carroll Gardens when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shrimp Flambé and Mini Wagyu Steak Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 481 Google reviews.
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Levant on Smith is a Italian restaurant located in Carroll Gardens, New York. The name means "to rise" — and Levant on Smith has an ambition that slightly exceeds its neighborhood's expectations, which is exactly the right amount.
Levant on Smith is best for date night, neighborhood, dinner, local. Levant on Smith is an easy yes in Carroll Gardens when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shrimp Flambé and Mini Wagyu Steak Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 481 Google reviews.
Levant on Smith is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 481 reviews
Start with Mini Wagyu Steak Tartare, Beef Bourguignon, Escargots de Bourgogne and Octopus à Feira. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Levant on Smith holds a 9.2 Google rating from 481 reviews. Levant on Smith is an easy yes in Carroll Gardens when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shrimp Flambé and Mini Wagyu Steak Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 481 Google reviews.
Levant on Smith is located at 223 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Levant on Smith is tagged for date night dining. Levant on Smith is an easy yes in Carroll Gardens when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shrimp Flambé and Mini Wagyu Steak Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 481 Google reviews.
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