Swoony's serves up elevated comfort food like gourmet burgers and luscious French toast in a lively, casual atmosphere that keeps locals coming back for more.
"An Americana bistro owned by Sal Lamboglia, located nearby Ferdinando’s Focacceria." - Emma Orlow
"A Carroll Gardens spot known for its thousand-island topped double-patty burger and martini combo."
"Sal Lamboglia, owner of Cafe Spaghetti and Swoony’s in Brooklyn, expressed concern about the dockworkers' strike affecting the flow of international imports and exports. He hopes to avoid financial impacts and wishes for a quick resolution to prevent further inflation and shortages." - Melissa McCart
"The Dish: Clams Casino The clams at this tavern-like American restaurant in Cobble Hill overflow with golden brown breadcrumbs, and arrive at your table smelling of smoky bacon and green pepper. Those breadcrumbs are perfectly crispy-gone-soggy, the clam underneath is tender with just a slight chew, and the big pinch of oregano crunches like a potato chip. Sit at the bar, start with these and a cocktail, and then move on to a burger, or the short rib au poivre. " - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja
"After you spend all summer drinking spritzes in Cafe Spaghetti’s backyard, head around the corner to Swoony’s for the indoor season. The American bistro is Spaghetti’s sister restaurant, and further proof that these people know how to create neighborhood restaurants made for the movies. Swoony’s feels like an extension of the area’s idyllic brownstones, finished in nautical shades of blue and filled with old photos, fine china, and other tchotchkes. Picture-perfect charm aside, it’s the nostalgic comfort food, like short rib au poivre, creamed spinach, and wedge salads that’ll turn you into a regular. They also make an excellent burger." - neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore, carina finn koeppicus
