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@pastaprince

Williamsburg Local
4 Charles
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The Grill
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Peter Luger
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@steaklover47

From Ohio
Ruth's Chris
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Peter Luger
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Profile Match

95%

Dining Twin Flame

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Lilia

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4 Charles

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Cafe Altro Paradiso

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Lilia

JD

@jdiaz_eats

95%

East Williamsburg • 47 reviews

Love it

The Hits

  • • Mafaldini with pink peppercorns
  • • Grilled lamb ribs
  • • Wood-grilled octopus

The Misses

  • • Skip most appetizers, go straight to pasta

What didn't you like about the appetizers?

We only got the beets and octopus and everyone was underwhelmed.

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Pro Tips

4 Charles Prime Rib

Reservations

Only accepts tables of 2, 4, or 6. You must go in person to get on the reservation list.

👍 312•Updated 2d ago

Lilia

Walk-in

Show up exactly 10m before opening Mon-Thu to snag a walk-in bar seat.

👍 247•Updated 5d ago

The Snail

Walk-in

Walk-in only, BUT tables of 3 are easiest to snag because they have four specific tables dedicated to triple-seating.

👍 189•Updated 1w ago

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