"At Frankie’s (457) Spuntino in Carroll Gardens, the windows are permanently fogged up and someone celebrating their birthday is always on their third martini. It’s a great option for a not-too-stuffy special occasion meal, complete with tender meatballs in garlicky tomato sauce, and cavatelli with sausage and crispy sage. But if you’re looking for something fancier, try their quieter spot F&F Restaurant, where the tables are very spaced out." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta