Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Brighton Beach

Aska delivers an extraordinary culinary journey in a beautifully restored 1860s Williamsburg warehouse. Chef Fredrik Berselius masterfully blends Scandinavian traditions with local Northeast ingredients in a refined 12-14 course tasting menu. The intimate setting of just 10 tables creates the perfect ambiance, with impeccable yet approachable service. Each dish showcases subtle, delicate flavors that reflect both technical excellence and creative innovation. While portions are modest, the expertly crafted dishes and wine pairings create an unforgettable fine dining experience worthy of its two Michelin stars.

This was the perfect place to have Christmas dinner. My daughter and I were treated like family. The atmosphere was incredible and filled with Christmas joy. The food quality was excellent! The price was a lot cheaper than you would expect for such high quality food, service, and atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. :)

We spent Christmas Eve with extended family, enjoying a late dinner. The service was attentive and friendly but not intrusive. The food was prepared to each person's liking. We had one incorrect order, and they quickly and agreeably corrected it. It was a delightful way to spend time together.

Great casual atmosphere. A bit noisy but not overwhelming. Food very good and service excellent.

The hostess was welcoming, attentive & all around fabulous...we ordered the buratta & the meatballs which was delicious, the Brussel sprouts were was too Al dente, the branzino was wonderful although small & the flavor of my steak was great but I'm one who from experience won't send a steak back when under cooked at a restaurant that's crazy busy, how a chef or server cannot see the difference between medium rare and medium well & delivers it after specifically being told no pink, no red, no blood is beyond me. Had I not waited on line behind 6 ppl to use the one bathroom I would have been there when my entree arrived. Without asking the server spoke to the manager & had the steak removed which was very thoughtful, however I would have preferred to eat my entree with my partner since it was our anniversary. We'll definitely try again on our next trip back home as everything else about this place was beautiful.