Bona Ventura

Gravesend, Brooklyn · New York City

Joe's of Avenue U

Local cuisineLocals' pick

A Sicilian holdout in Gravesend with Palermo dishes hard to find elsewhere: tripe with peas and potatoes, panelle, caponata, rice balls under sauce and, on Fridays and Saturdays, pasta con le sarde. Locals grab meatball heroes at the front counter.

Address
287 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Hours
Mon-Sat 11:00-20:30; Sun 11:00-19:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • The dining room with red leather booths is to the side of the takeout counter.
  • Baked clams come in an oregano butter sauce: use the free bread.

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