Formerly known as BLESSINGS CAFE, the restaurant’s rebrand to BONAFINI gives the space a more intimate feel, making it the perfect date night / dinner spot in Brooklyn’s Lefferts Gardens neighborhood. The owner Lilly has poured her heart into each of the dishes giving them rich flavors to go with a simple yet elegant wine list for pairing. Some of my favorites include the homemade gnocchi, ravioli, pappardelle, and burrata:

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Bonafini is also open for brunch (yes, there’s avocado toast, and the French Toast isn’t too shabby, either):

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Lefferts Gardens has seen some great businesses popping up lately. If you’re a foodie in Brooklyn definitely make it a destination for your next pasta dinner.