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In a community split between entrenched Italian families and gentrifying youngsters, Fragole doesn't really suit either demo. It's a newcomer, but it's not nouveau. You won't find old cronies sipping their cappuccinos here, but neither will you see large groups of scenesters straying from Smith Street for the night. It's a middling sort of place, which usually equals death in a restaurant-saturated neighborhood like Carroll Gardens. But that's a too-harsh sentence for an eatery that obviously aims to please. Service is extra friendly and tasty pasta dishes like Spaghetti al Agnello (lamb ragu) and Fettuccine Rosmarino, with sweet sausage and hints of sage and rosemary hit the spot. — Jon Steinberg

Spaghetti al agnello, $11.95