The folks at Fragole say they serve "no frills Italian food" and their restaurant is decorated like a Tuscan villa. The menu offers a variety of pasta, linguine dishes with lots of vegetarian options. Pasta plates priced at $10 are available for lunch on Thursday to Sunday between noon and 5pm.
This venerable Carroll Gardens eatery sports white tablecloths and ornate decor, and offers a mix of northern and southern Italian cuisine. Paintings of Marco Polo's journeys adorn one wall, and live piano and violin music accompanies meals. Marco Polo is popular with families and contains a banquet hall separate from its dining area that can be booked for events.
Roma Pizza is a run-of-the-mill pizza joint with ample seating and large pies. It's the first grab-and-go pizzeria on Seventh Avenue south of Flatbush Avenue, so it's a nice detour for those who want to avoid the main strip.
Pipitone's offers a selection of pizza, pasta and heroes. The pizzas are served hot from the oven with toppings like green peppers, sausage, ham, pepperoni, onions, black olives and extra cheese. The heroes are fully-loaded, and customers can also order lasagne, baked ziti and manicotti.
Smiling Pizzeria is located at the corner of 7th Avenue and Union Street, right in front of a subway station. The corner pizzeria shop offers a variety of pizza pies, but the Salad Pizza is one of the more unique pies offered. Other items on the menu include heroes, spaghetti, pasta dishes, rolls and more.
