Daphne's

"The dining room of the Bedford-Stuyvesant restaurant is fun with old New York Philharmonic ephemera and a ball-chain curtain. The menu spins more playful than a nonna’s Sunday supper. Look for dishes like beef tartare; roasted carrots with chestnuts, bagna cauda, and wild rice; and campanelle with a broccoli di ciccio/charred shishito pepper pesto." - Nadia Chaudhury, Eater Staff

"Daphne’s isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but it excels at making tasty Italian American food in a comfortable setting that gets the neighborhood restaurant right, in a way few places seem to be able to do. The menu, from an owner of Decades pizzeria in Ridgewood, is full of remixed classics, but has changed some since first opening. The menu features a knockout Caesar salad, crudo, several pastas. and a chicken dish with mushrooms built for two." - Eater Staff

"Over in Bed-Stuy, the eclectic Daphne’s from Gary Fishkop and Paul Cacici gets a nod for design that "sparkles" and food that "dazzles." - Melissa McCart

"Even though it’s in Bed-Stuy, Daphne’s is designed with a bunch of nods to Lincoln Center and the NY Philharmonic. It’s an Italian spot from one of the owners of Decades Pizza, with some fancy looking plates like swordfish milanese, and a grilled calamari salad with yuzu kosho and castelvetrano olives." - will hartman

"Daphne’s is a new 50-seat restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, offering a modern twist on Italian cuisine with dishes like green vodka sauce, lasagna chips, and a tri-colored scallop dish. The restaurant, designed by Will Rose and Jeremy Anderegg, features a unique decor with hues of greens and purples, old New York Philharmonic ephemera, and a ball-chain curtain referencing the ballet theater at Lincoln Center. The menu, created by chef de cuisine Jamie Tao under the guidance of co-owner Paul Cacici, combines traditional Italian flavors with contemporary touches." - Emma Orlow