Best Restaurants for Groups in Gowanus

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1. Frankies Spuntino

4.9

Exceptional(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carroll Gardens

Booked 42 times today

Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.

2. Barbounia

4.6

Exceptional(4069)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park

Booked 105 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.

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3. Roscioli À la Carte

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4.7

Exceptional(31)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 62 times today

Roscioli NYC — A la Carte — is an homage to our sister restaurant, Roscioli Salumeria, in the heart of Campo de’ Fiori. Our street level alimentari space celebrates the historic Roman restaurant based on one idea: great ingredients from the deli make for a great meal. Enjoy carefully sourced cheeses and salumi, classic Roman pasta, our famous tiramisu and more. We are a very small space and the largest party size we can accommodate as a reservation is 5 people.

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4. TAO Downtown - New York

4.7

Exceptional(7241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea

Booked 204 times today

Designed by Rockwell Group, TAO Downtown offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests descend into a multi-level space. The subterranean restaurant, located in the heart of Chelsea, is intended to look and feel as if it has been there for decades and only unearthed recently to reveal the artifacts within. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter a long corridor with a dragon scale patterned screen and Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls.

5. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(8115)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 98 times today

Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.

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6. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

4.6

Exceptional(328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 28 times today

Dinner Reservations:Every dinner reservation requires a special prix fixe menu and a 90-minute seating.$55 per person includes:Unlimited house wine, draft beer, or sangria3 appetizers served family style1 main course per personSunday-Thursday: An additional prix fixe option is available for $40 per person, which includes:The same food options as the $55 menu, but without the unlimited wine/beer/sangriaUnlimited soft drinksBrunch Reservations:Every brunch reservation requires a special prix fixe menu and a 90-minute seating$34 per person includes:Unlimited mimosasDrip coffee1 main course per person (from either the brunch or dinner menu)A $25 virgin prix fixe replaces the unlimited mimosas with juice/soft drinks.Please note the prix fixe experience is not available for outdoor seating. A $25 cancellation fee per person applies if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours.A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to each bill for brunch and dinner reservations.

7. Gran Morsi

4.6

Exceptional(835)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • TriBeCa

Booked 29 times today

Gran Morsi, named after the Italian word for “bites,” epitomizes elegant simplicity. This airy and convivial Tribeca restaurant specializes in boldly-flavored Italian fare with a strong focus on small and shared plates, many of which are cooked in the brick oven. Gran Morsi provides both downtown Manhattan residents and visitors with a dining experience fit for whatever they’re in the mood for, whether it’s a special occasion celebration, an intimate evening or a casual night out with friends. Try our Meatballs that Beat Bobby Flay!

8. Buddakan NY

4.6

Exceptional(16362)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Meatpacking District

Booked 153 times today

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.

9. The Smith - Nomad

4.6

Exceptional(5963)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 212 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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10. The Ready Rooftop Bar

4.1

Excellent(384)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • East Village

Booked 31 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village at the top of the Moxy East Village The Ready is an all-season rooftop oasis perfect for after-work drinks, weekend revelry and private events. Collegial yet refined, The Ready at Moxy East Village feels like an escape from the New York daily grind. The eclectic décor (string lights, a vine-strewn mural, a bar made of plastic milk crates) and unique food and beverage offerings create a relaxed rooftop experience—like a coveted New York City backyard. The retractable glass walls and roof allow for all-season panoramic views of the East Village and beyond.We are currently accepting reservations up to 30 days in advance but walk-ins are welcome pending availability.The venue is strictly 21+. Valid ID required for entry.For immediate reservation assistance or large party inquiries, please email nyreadyinfo@taogroup.com

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RodolfoVIP
Mexico City •152 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food quality is first class but the service is amazing we tried a very good Lebanese wine and one of the best arak in my life!!!
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ililiPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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Andrew
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service were amazing - I had a large party and everyone left very happy - it’s 86db in the restaurant (we sat outside) on a busy weds night, which is loud but not painful. REALLY good food.
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BarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park
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4.6
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Diana
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was BLOWN AWAY by the delicious food, warm atmosphere and friendly staff. I felt like I was in Rome. Brava!
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Roscioli À la CartePrice: Expensive• Italian• SoHo
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4.7
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Cam
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Nice atmosphere, nice lighting. And ofcourse delicious food and drinks! Thank you
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Frankies SpuntinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carroll Gardens
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4.9
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Masoud
Miami - Dade •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
One of the best experience a very nice manager gurl i should have asked her name moved me and my sister to a booth such an awesome service and our server tall African american and 2 other really made our nite amazin with table by the dj booth and amazin view thank u …
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TAO Downtown - New YorkPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Chelsea
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4.7

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