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Fausto

4.5 (593) $$$$ $$$$ Italian, American

Description

Summary: A gem for Italian cuisine and fine wines.

Fausto stands out in Brooklyn for its sophisticated take on Italian cuisine, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and a notable wine selection. With a sleek, modern interior that includes a marble bar and Venetian-plastered walls, Fausto provides an upscale dining atmosphere. The restaurant is a labor of love from sommelier Joe Campanale and chef Erin Shambura, who have transformed the former space into a destination for food enthusiasts. The menu features standout pasta dishes like whole-wheat bigoli with duck ragù and spicy capellini neri with rock shrimp, as well as a selection of antipasti, including irresistible arancini. Seafood options impress as well, and meals are perfectly concluded with a choice of gelato or sorbet. Alongside the food, Fausto's focus on Italian wine, with options ranging from biodynamic to reserve, ensures that each meal is paired with the perfect glass.

Awards

Michelin
Recommended 2024
Gayot
Recommended

Location

348 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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