Parkside

Stopped in last night to order two pizzas, one mushroom and one lamb sausage, to go. Came back about 10 – 15 minutes later when we were told to to get our pizzas, and they were soggy and cold. Not sure how that works. When I opened the box they almost looked as if they had been sitting for a while. The bottom of the crust was not cooked nearly enough, and the top crust tasted just– strange. The only thing I can liken it to is when I burnt a pizza in an electric oven when I was drunk– sort of this odd chemically burnt taste. The toppings were lack luster to the point that I doctored up both pizzas before we ate them, including adding salt as the pizzas were quite flavorless. Not something I want to do when ordering a $ 14 personal sized pizza. Will not be ordering from here in the future. If you’re in the neighborhood, a better bet is Zurilee.

Nice atmosphere. Pretty dark and cool. Food is good.
Went with my husband and we had relaxing time.

Pizza was great. But if you’re a black girl with a MacBook looking to eat pizza and answer emails at one of their tables for a little while, you will get rushed out and asked if you’d like to box your food up before you’re even done eating. Never mind the fact that the restaurant is nowhere near capacity.

Parkside is a great lunch and dinner spot near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Take the Q train to Parkside Ave stop.
I came here for dinner on Saturday night without a reservation at 7pm and was immediately seated. Things started to get busier at 8pm but still a short wait for a table. The happy hour (ends at 7:30) includes weekends, so we took advantage of the cheaper drinks. The cocktails are particularly nice and highly recommended. I enjoy ginger and lime/​lemon drinks and they have plenty on the menu.
Noise wise, it has a buzz but we were able to talk comfortably and couldn’t hear the conversations of the people around us.
Their menu is small, but has expanded recently. And they’re good at what they actually do. It mostly consists of pizza and crostini. The pizzas are thin and doughy. They have all kinds of interesting cheeses and flavors, so try something new.

Local neighborhood spot. Honestly there’s not much to choose from, but for gourmet pizza it was surprisingly good. I had the prosciutto pizza ($ 17), it was served warm and the taste was good.
The restaurant is clean. The bartender was friendly, he saw that I was not interested in small talk and he respected that.
Happy hour wine $ 6. Family friendly restaurant.

unfortunately, in a tragic turn of events, the owner has apparently decided to change the menu a few weeks ago, and fire the cook who had developed the previous menu everyone had been raving about (including me). I’ve been back since, and it was good enough, but it was sadly lacking in any creativity (and the prosciutto was chewy). I’ll miss the potato pie beyond words. Bad, terrible, no good move by the owner if you ask me. I get the feeling he’s trying to make the menu more accessible – I blame all the simpletons complaining that this place wasn’t «flatbush» enough. Who gives a shit? We have hundreds of businesses that are already «flatbush»; give us something different and interesting!
Fortunately, Billy is still tending bar and the drinks remain excellent. It’ll still be my top choice for casual drinks when erv’s is too packed… and frankly, probably still my top dinner spot since Zurilee still blows… but i can no longer recommend it to friends not from the neighborhood. sigh. if you’re listening, parkside top dog, bring back more of the old menu!

Very friendly staff. Nice vibe.
The food was not good at all. Unfortunately disappointed.

I wasn’t that impressed. I’ll go again for sure to see if it was just a bad night but it wasn’t as A+ as the other Unilocalers have raved about.
Pizza was small and priced high
Meatballs were meh, i’ve had better.
Drinks were not flatbush style, something more like what cobble hill spots throw at you for 12 bux.

At 7pm on a Sunday it was surprisingly full, but having arrived at 6 we got a seat quickly.
We shared the burrata and Brussel sprouts. The burrata was delicious and had an incredibly well seasoned purple slaw with it. The sprouts were also very good, but unfortunately were Luke warm at best.
We tried the lamb sausage pizza ($ 16) which is the most expensive pie on the menu. It took a bit to come out, but it was really good. Six slices of that thin crust pizza along with the two apps were a perfect amount to share. The pizza had great lamb flavor and sweet onions complemented it well.
My girlfriend also had The Reverend cocktail, which was heavily reliant on allspice and a really interesting treat.
Best pizza you’ll get unless you hike way up to Barboncino, but they still need to work on a few details to make it to 5 stars.

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— Incredible attentive service (Waiters are falling all over themselves to keep you happy)
— I’ve tried every pizza, everything id tasty. It’s really a matter of taste and mood.
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— Talented bartenders
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— Cider good
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— This place gets poppin very quickly. Doors opened at 6pm on a Saturday. It was full by 6:20pm.
— 2 people ordered two pizzas, one app. We were struggling to finsh the last piece in the end.

I’m the type of person who always says they are going to write a review but then never does. Except for now. I came here with a date and we were both hungry. So we ordered The brussels sprouts appetizer and also the burrata appetizer. The Brussels sprouts were delicious although it was a small portion. And the burrata… oh my goodness. It was one of the best appetizers Ive ever had. My date thought the same. So well seasoned. We both said that we would order a burrata appetizer for each of us next time.
We also ordered the mushroom pizza. Also sooo delicious. Thin crust heaven. Very light. I could’ve probably eaten the whole thing by myself… if I was at home. with no one watching.
Can’t wait to return!

One word: SALTY!
I would really give this place about a 3.5. I came here yesterday with my boyfriend, who lives in the neighborhood. We were excited that there is a new, hip place in the area and headed here when it opened (promptly) at 5:30pm. From when it opens until 7pm, the happy hour is going on — for draft beer it was $ 2 off, which is great! They had about 5 draft beers on the menu and about the same number in can/​bottle. Excellent.
Eventually we ordered the brussells sprouts and the olive pizza.
The brussells sprouts were $ 8, and you get a VERY small amount for it. It tasted delicious, but there were probably about 4 sprouts cut in half in this portion. FOR EIGHT DOLLARS! I would say its not worth more than $ 6. They need to add WAY more sprouts to this dish, or lower the price. It was salty but manageable.
Then came the olive pizza which also had cheese, kale and onions. From the first bite it was salty, but as you continued through it became almost unbearable. I like salty foods but this was ridiculous. I’m not sure where the extreme saltiness even came from — sure, olives are salty, but not this much! I can’t get over how salty it was. Later that night after we left, both my bf and I felt sick and we think it was from the salt. Blech
The bartenders were nice, and we stayed there for about four hours and the place attracted many different people. By the time we left, it was filling up in the back.
We will definitely be back for beers; if you are a cocktail drinker, the $$$ will add up here quickly. We may try one more pizza, the plain mozzerrella one just to see if its less salty. My other complaint would be the hours. They are closed Mondays but every other day they open at 5:30pm. Which during the week is fine, but shouldn’t it be open more/​earlier during the weekends? Especially with the warmer weather coming up.
Ultimately beware of the salt lick you will experience by eating here. However lets keep visiting it so it stays open, and they have a chance to work on their menu.

Pizza is tongue satisfying. Artisan if you will. You could eat a whole one to yourself and be satisfied. Pepperoni was very good. Lamb more satiating, cheesier. Both very distinct.
Ambience is cool!
Food service unbearably slow. Several tables in the same predicament. Don’t waste your night sitting, waiting 40 minutes for your order to come out. They need to move faster. Not sure we’d come back due to the slow food service.

Came here for a cast party and had a great time.
There’s a guy at the door welcoming you as you enter and really went the extra mile by coming over to small talk and make you feel comfortable. We ordered a pepperoni pizza which was only $ 12. It was thin and tasty, but don’t expect a huge pie ! (Big enough for two people to share)
The barista’s were happy to adjust their orders to what you wanted also. Parkside has great customer service!
Parkside also has great music taste and add a suitable volume where you’re not screaming to the person next to you. The bar it is dimly in a good way And has plenty of seating .
Overall I would come back and I recommend others to try this bar. :)
Get yo draaaaank on.

Seriously love this place!
It was my first, and definitely not my last time coming here, last night. It’s been bookmarked for months and I finally got a chance to come here. It’s hard to get parking nearby if you are driving and if you do, it’s pretty tight, so beware. It is very easy to get to as there is a bus stop (B41) right next to the establishment.
I met up with my good friend to have a drink and some good food in our neck of the woods. The ambiance and lighting are wonderful. Kind of out of place for the neighborhood lol, but nonetheless, needed and a nice addition. You can tell the neighborhood is right in the thick of the gentrification process.
We sat at the bar which has a lovely selection of cocktails and knowledgeable and friendly bartenders, who we were greeted by upon entering.
There is a «guard» standing inside by the entrance to help weed out those that are not welcome. (Two homeless people tried to get in and ask patrons for money, which was quite uncomfortable but not really the restaurant’s fault) They do their best to make sure it does not escalate. Even with all that, this place is a gem. Let me get into the food.
My friend and I both ordered pizzas. They are oven style and large! The size of the pizzas when they came out really intimidated us and we thought we could have and should have ordered 1 to share, but half-​way through our dishes, we realized the pizzas have a very thin crust so even someone as tiny as me can eat the whole thing in one sitting, which I did ;)
I ordered the Mussels Pizza and my friend ordered the Mozzarella. Both were FREAKING DELICIOUS! We pretty much wolfed them down. The mussels were perfectly cooked and every ingredient on the pizza was fresh and flavorful. You could taste every ingredient! Really awesome stuff. They have other items on their menu that do not include pizza, which is great. I will be coming back to try out some of their other dishes.
For drinks, my friend had the Williams Colliins and I had the Good Vibrations. Each was $ 12 and tasted pretty good. I do wish they had a happy hour time slot though :(Would have been even better to have discounted drinks :)
We had a great time talking the night away with the ambiance, lighting, excellent food, and great drinks. This place really is a gem! I cannot wait to come back. Really satisfied and highly recommend Parkside.

Short Review — the ambience is nice and rustic. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The pizzas were amazing (Get the Lamb Sausage), didn’t really care for the drinks. Definitely a great spot and I will be back again.
Long Review — Me and my girlfriend came here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. It was about half full, so we were seated right away. I didn’t see if they had more seating in the back, but there were about 30 seats that I saw, including the bar. So the restaurant might be on the smaller side, I’ll check to see if there is more seating next time I go.
I really like the décor, the parties are seated kind of close together, but still feels very intimate at the same time. For drinks, I had the Jungle Bird, which was supposed to have pineapple, lime, Campari and rum, but I got all Campari (which is pretty bitter). My Girlfriend got the Fancy Free (which was mostly bourbon, so that was a win for her lol) I would try some of the other drinks to see how they come out.
I do wish the menu had more option like some of the other pizza places I’ve been to, but the pizzas we ended up ordering both tasted amazing. I ordered the Lamb Sausage, my girlfriend ordered the Mussels. The dough is on the lighter side, really thin with a really nice crispness too it. All the ingredients on both pizzas melded together really well. Overall an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this place.

Good pizza — had the mushroom and it had a nice depth with the shredded cheese on top — a musty flavor if that makes sense. The sauce was nice too, a little tangy but still good. And perfect crust, although a little thin on the center of the pizza, almost to the point of the mushrooms coming through the dough. Good flavor on the mushrooms, which were I believe porcini? The temperature was a little too cold for my taste — I like pipping hot pizzas so I can smell the aroma before digging in. Good vibe — simple spot — we sat at the bar and had a Koelsch beer. A little pricey but that’s where the neighborhood is going.

An unexpected and surprising addition to Prospect Lefferts Gardens. (PLG)
Prior to Parkside, there were three «italian» restaurants in the immediate community. All three were similar in atmosphere, single slice pizza and a borderline fast food experience, a needed niche.
Parkside breaks through and provides a unique Italian dining experience to PLG. The stylish interior is complimented with low lighting and a clean display of food and drink options. The menu offers a perfect selection of food without being overwhelming.
My girlfriend and I enjoyed two sides, as a starter: –Meatballs and –Brussel Sprouts. Both arrived in clean white dish-​ware. The Brussel Sprouts were delicious but the meatball was phenomenal. For our entrée we split their –Pepperoni Pizza. The pizza was fresh and incredibly flavorful. Left us both very full.
We will certainly be back for more.

It’s a hit! Quaint, relaxed ambiance, accommodating staff, well thought out antipasto & pizza menus, cocktail, beer wine list! brick –oven Lamb sausage pizza is a must;
Ask about specials, incl Polenta with beef bolognese sauce

Just opened! Owners are super nice. Drinks are delicious and interesting. The beer selection is good, but the cocktails are what’s up.
Food selection is good with antipasti and really tasty pizzas. We went with traditional pepperoni and were not disappointed.