Black Oak

Wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta anchor the Italian-American menu at this Park Slope restaurant, open since 2022. A lamb shank with saffron risotto and a short-rib tagliatelle round out the heavier end of the kitchen. Screens line the walls next to the bar, making it as much a spot to watch a game as to eat, and Tuesdays bring a discount across the whole pasta list. Weekend brunch adds a smoked salmon flatbread to the regular rotation, and the kitchen leans toward feeding groups a full meal rather than just bar snacks.