$25 gift certificate

The Scene
Brooklyn Bridge's great atmosphere is equally suited for intimate dates and loud family affairs. Table umbrellas and plastic plants lend an outdoorsy, patio-like feel to the front room. Yet the two back rooms are quaint and elegant without being stuffy.

The Food
Soul-warming Italian fare like shrimp sauteed in a rich brandy, Gorgonzola and fresh basil cream sauce is the best way to start. The filetto alla Milanese, tender beef scallopini served in a rich, white-wine cream sauce is to die for. Traditional homemade marinara smothers perfect al dente pasta, as well as robust spinach lasagna and ravioli stuffed with meat or cheese. Veal dishes, fresh seafood and original pizza combinations round off a menu full of hardy selections.