Dino

4.1 (31)

$30 and under

Italian

222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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About this restaurant

The Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York is home to many great restaurants; Dino is one those. This cozy modern restaurant features exposed brick and simple decor for a cozy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. With the Fort Greene Park, BAM and the Pratt Institute all nearby, Dino's convenient location is just another reason it is so popular with residents and tourists alike for dinner, a lunch break or a weekend brunch. The menu at Dino features northern Italian cuisine all made with seasonally fresh ingredients. Enjoy one of the many creative cocktails or a glass of wine from the unique wine list on the outdoor patio or in the garden dining area. You can also try one of the many modern Italian dishes such as black linguine or spinach gnocchi, all made with homemade pasta for dinner. Salads, soups and sandwiches are all also lunch options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.dinobk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dino offers family style dining in a beautiful private room above the restaurant. Various food and beverage packages are available and can be tailored to your event.

Location
222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Area
Clinton Hill
Cross street
Clermont Avenue
Parking Details
C train to Lafayette, G train to Clinton-Washington or Fulton Street or B/Q trains to Dekalb Avenue.<br />B38 bus runs along Dekalb Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Crostini
vine ripe tomato, basil; liver pâté; chickpea, olive, ricotta salata; bitter greens, ricotta; avocado, sweetcorn; wild mushroom; eggplant caponata
- eachUSD 4.00
Soup of the DayUSD 7.00
Bufala MozzarellaUSD 12.00
fresh imported mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil
CalamariUSD 11.00
garlic, fresh herbs, chili, lemon: served sautéed or fried
PolpettineUSD 12.00
veal meatballs in brodo with lemon zest and torn arugula
Meat & Cheese PlatterUSD 10.00
daily selection of four meats and cheeses

Pasta

organic whole wheat spaghetti available + $2.50

RigatoniUSD 17.00
ragú meatballs, sausage, pomodoro sauce, fresh ricotta
RigatoniUSD 16.00
siciliana roasted eggplant, capers, pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella
BucatiniUSD 15.00
pancetta, tomato & onion gravy, fresh mint, pecorino romano
OrecchietteUSD 15.00
sweet sausage, bitter greens, bread crumbs, parmigiano-reggiano
FedeliniUSD 14.00
garlic, olive oil, kale, goat cheese
SpaghettiUSD 14.00
limone fresh lemon and parmigiano-reggiano
- Olio Fresh Garlic and Olive OilUSD 12.00
- Carbonara Pancetta, Fresh Egg, Black Pepper, Pecorino RomanoUSD 15.00
PenneUSD 13.00
tomato, basil, bufala mozzarella
Black LinguineUSD 18.00
fresh squid ink pasta, calamari, spicy pomodoro sauce
Spinach GnocchiUSD 15.00
tomato sauce, roasted garlic cream
Ravioli
p/a house-made daily

Salad

add avocado +$2, add grilled chicken +$5

Roasted Beet*USD 13.00
goat cheese, arugula, pesto dressing
EscaroleUSD 14.00
roasted butternut squash, caper berries, currants, crispy prosciutto di parma
Dino CaesarUSD 12.00
kale, heart of romaine, lemon caesar dressing, house made croutons
Sicilian TunaUSD 15.00
roasted beets, fennel, red onion, cherry tomato, castelvetrano olives, and ceci over mixed greens

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUSD 19.00
lemon, caper, sage sauce and wild arugula
Organic Rosemary ChickenUSD 21.00
parmesan polenta, roasted tomato, sautéed kale, please allow for longer cooking time
Skirt SteakUSD 23.00
thinly-sliced with aged balsamic, sautéed spinach, garlic mash
Pork MilaneseUSD 19.00
sautéed in butter and fresh sage, wild arugula, fresh tomato
Eggplant ParmesanUSD 16.00
served over spaghetti pomodoro

Sides

Sautéed KaleUSD 6.00
Roasted Butternut SquashUSD 6.00
Pan-Roasted CauliflowerUSD 6.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts*USD 7.00
Parmesan PolentaUSD 7.00
Garlic MashUSD 5.00
Garlic BreadUSD 3.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Dino.

4.1

(31)

4.2Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience

Noise • Moderate

31 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Reviewed on 20 March 2019
1. Overall 5
I love this place. The food is consistent and always satisfying. The outdoor garden in the back is really nice place for a date. I recommend the spinach gnocchi. I'm not a spinach fan, or a gnocchi fan for that matter, but that just goes to show how great the food at Dino is. I always recommend this place to friends.
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bkfoodie
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 November 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Only a few tables. Cozy. Great Italian food (not traditional red-sauce place). Friendly, chill waitstaff. We went early; probably it's really tight during peak dining hours - which could be fine, since you can actually get a reservation and all!
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Dvhunger Gold
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 October 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I enjoy this restaurant and tend to have the same delicious orecchiette along with kale salad. I even love the salad and feel good about having such a healthy meal..
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Jewell
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 September 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waited a few min for a table. Food was out quick yet didn't seem rush. Dinner was delicious. I had salmon which was delicious and desert was lovely. This was a last min find on open table for a place and it was a good choice noted by my guests.
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Meriwether
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 August 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a great neighborhood spot. The food is great, they take reservations (rare among the good eating spots in this hood), and the service is above par.
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Fizzy
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 August 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was tasty, waitress was nice but the tables are so close together that the people sitting next to you are practically at your table. Also, at dinner time it is very loud and not good for conversation. Will go back for the food but not a fan of the atmosphere.
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aman6apan6a
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 August 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. We started with the bufala mozzarella - it was very fresh and the tomatoes were large, juicy, and thick. I had the spinach gnocchi in garlic cream and tomato sauce, which was the best spinach gnocchi I've ever had. My husband had the rigatoni with meatball and sausage ragu, which was very tasty, and the waiter happily brought him some bread to sop up the extra sauce when he asked (they don't put bread on the table). Our table was in a bit of a tight spot against the wall, and they do squeeze some tables into the small space, but I wasn't uncomfortable being close as it was a celebration dinner. The ambiance was enough to forget that I couldn't move my chair back. Not recommended if you don't like "close quarters".
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Kat64
Greater Boston19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 17 August 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a late night dinner in the back garden. It was quiet and cozy. We forgot we were still in Brooklyn. The menu had nice choices and the home made pastas were excellent. Our waitress was friendly but clearly did not know the menu and was very slow. I'm not sure if she was new, but we did not even get our drinks for a half hour and then our appetizers came at the same time as the dinners. I would still give this local another chance, though.
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BernardB Gold
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 June 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for an early dinner prior to a concert at the Barclays Center. It was a short, enjoyable twenty minute walk through the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. Food and service were both excellent! Loved the cozy atmosphere of the place. We were early so it wasn't crowded; but if it was, the tables in front may be too close together. I definitely will go back the next time I have an event at the center.
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RobertinDobbs Gold
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 June 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dino is a perfect retreat. The backyard garden, while cozy, is a fantastic way to enjoy outdoor dining without having to hear cars race by. The service is attentive, but not overwhelming. There is clearly a focus on letting guests enjoy the evening. The food is superb and it does not try too hard. That doesn't mean unsophisticated, just unpretentious and delicious. Not sure what else one could ask for.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.dinobk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dino offers family style dining in a beautiful private room above the restaurant. Various food and beverage packages are available and can be tailored to your event.

Location
222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Area
Clinton Hill
Cross street
Clermont Avenue
Parking Details
C train to Lafayette, G train to Clinton-Washington or Fulton Street or B/Q trains to Dekalb Avenue.<br />B38 bus runs along Dekalb Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Appetizers

Crostini

Soup of the DayUSD 7.00

Bufala MozzarellaUSD 12.00

CalamariUSD 11.00

PolpettineUSD 12.00

Meat & Cheese PlatterUSD 10.00

Pasta

RigatoniUSD 17.00

RigatoniUSD 16.00

BucatiniUSD 15.00

OrecchietteUSD 15.00

FedeliniUSD 14.00

SpaghettiUSD 14.00

PenneUSD 13.00

Black LinguineUSD 18.00

Spinach GnocchiUSD 15.00

Ravioli

Salad

Roasted Beet*USD 13.00

EscaroleUSD 14.00

Dino CaesarUSD 12.00

Sicilian TunaUSD 15.00

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUSD 19.00

Organic Rosemary ChickenUSD 21.00

Skirt SteakUSD 23.00

Pork MilaneseUSD 19.00

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 16.00

Sides

Sautéed KaleUSD 6.00

Roasted Butternut SquashUSD 6.00

Pan-Roasted CauliflowerUSD 6.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts*USD 7.00

Parmesan PolentaUSD 7.00

Garlic MashUSD 5.00

Garlic BreadUSD 3.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable