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A place · Restaurant · Fort Greene · on 1 of my list

Evelina.

Worth it, says Antonina. Evelina at 211 DeKalb is a cozy Italian spot with cocktails that punch above the room, and their cacio e pepe is a seriously good version for the price.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best places to eat near Barclays Center
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Worth it
  • Address211 DeKalb Avenue
  • From my guide, updated October 2026.

Not every night is a special occasion, and DeKalb has you covered there too. Evelina at 211 DeKalb is a cozy Italian spot with cocktails that punch above the room, and their cacio e pepe is a seriously good version for the price. A few doors down, Saraghina Caffè at 195 DeKalb does wood-fired pizza and seasonal plates in a family-run setting, and it is the kind of place where you can walk in a little earlier and not feel rushed. Both are easy yeses when you want good food without a reservation drama.

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