Lilia

Years have passed with little change. Lilia is still difficult to get into, and people still organize trips to this eatery the way art dealers plan trips to see Basquiat's or crypto-bros plan trips to see NFTs. Coming here gives you access to an exclusive group of people: individuals who have dined at the city's most prestigious Italian restaurants. Lilia's industrial-looking interior, on the other hand, feels nothing like a glamorous club where guests aspire for blue Instagram checks with their dessert. Lilia's simple, excellent spaghetti is the only true reason to make a fuss over getting a table.

Lilia's grilled vegetables and shellfish are similarly straightforward. Although you'd be missing the point if you came to Lilia and planned your dinner around those non-pasta items, the restaurant always offers a couple of seasonal veggies grilled in the wood-fired oven. On the other hand, "The Italian Job" gelato tastes like a makeout session between jugs of heavy cream and high-quality olive oil. Toplist recommends sitting with this visual while enjoying Lilia's excellent gelato.

Location: 567 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Website: www.lilianewyork.com