"With its leather booths and fancy light fixtures, Fausto feels like a West Village date spot where you'd go with someone you’re at least a little serious about. Except—thankfully—it’s in Brooklyn. The modern Italian restaurant has a menu filled with things you’ll want to eat not once, but over and over: like orecchiette with fennel braised pork, a simple fettuccine with tomato sauce and calabrian chili, a roast chicken, and a pork chop. Bring someone you want to impress, and pay special attention to the cocktails, and the wine list." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman