Fausto

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"The menu at Fausto in Park Slope hasn’t changed much since it opened in 2017, and that’s one of the reasons why we like it so much. That, and the fact that the people in the kitchen know how to make a great bowl of pasta (which makes sense: both co-owners come from L'Artusi). Order things like hearty orecchiette with fennel-braised pork and some kale, or the punchy fettuccine with tomato sauce and calabrian chili. Always start your meal with the little gem salad, and finish it off with an amaro and the olive oil cake. Fausto is great for special occasions or dinner with your parents, but a meal alone at the bar is just as good." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta

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"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

"This sleek and upscale restaurant serves consistently delicious Italian-influenced food courtesy of Chef/owner Erin Shambura, but its overall ethos is guided by restaurateur (and sommelier), Joe Campanale. The dimly lit space and open hearth lend a warmth to the space that is perfect for date night or an evening out with friends. Meanwhile, the kitchen showcases a distinctive take on Southern regional fare. Pasta is a showstopper, as in tagliatelle with lamb ragu and saffron. Snack on a bowl of roasted and raw cauliflower with Romanesco and an anchovy caper vinaigrette, then forge ahead with main dishes like steelhead trout and roasted chicken. Braised pork shank atop Tuscan beans is a rich and savory dish that melts in your mouth. To finish, gelato or sorbet are the ideal conclusion to a hearty meal." - Michelin Inspector

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"If you want something a little like L’Artusi, but you’d rather eat in Brooklyn because it’s been your favorite borough for a couple of decades now, go to Fausto. This is an Italian restaurant in Park Slope that could plausibly exist in the West Village, and they serve some very good pasta, like fusilli with a tomato ragu and oversized orecchiette with chunks of braised pork. The space is attractive, the service is friendly, and there are plenty of bottles on the wine list for under $100." - bryan kim

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"Much like Lilia, Fausto is a cool, somewhat upscale Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. It's filled with beige banquettes and fancy light fixtures, and it’s perfect for a nicer date night or a dinner with a friend who had kids and stopped showing up for most social functions. Everyone will be happy with the pastas here (especially the orecchiette), and the cauliflower with currants and anchovies is secretly one of the best things on the menu." - team infatuation