"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 of dishes you'll want to eat over and over again, like orecchiette with fennel braised pork, tagliatelle with lamb ragu, roast chicken, and a pork chop. Bring someone for a date, and pay special attention to the cocktails and the wine list." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman