Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Carroll Gardens

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1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5599)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 220 times today

Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

2. JeJu Noodle Bar

4.7

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Greenwich Village

Jeju Noodle Bar is a primarily reservation based however we do accept walks in based on cancellations and no shows. Jeju, in Korean, also has a few different definitions such as “skill, talent, ability”. The close Korean equivalent of the Japanese Ramen, Ramyun is a comfort dish enjoyed by Koreans of all social class and ages. At Jeju Noodle Bar our main focus is to allow diners to experience and savor the distinct Korean flavor by using different techniques & ingredients from chef Douglas’s experiences.

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3. Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

4.4

Awesome(658)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District

Booked 8 times today

Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is a vibrant contemporary American restaurant from Marcus Samuelsson within the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Metropolis is the culinary anchor of this new cultural cornerstone of Lower Manhattan and is honored to play a role in the final chapter of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Its menu explores the rich culinary traditions of New York City through a modern lens with theatrical cocktails, a fun and worldly wine list, and gracious hospitality. Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis features a dazzling yet warmly inviting dining room and a bustling bar, a landscaped outdoor terrace, and a lobby lounge featuring free-to-the-public artistic programming.

4. Meadowsweet

4.9

Exceptional(1613)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 7 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

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5. Piccola Cucina Casa

4.8

Exceptional(129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boerum Hill

Booked 28 times today

Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.

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6. Brooklyn Chop House

4.6

Exceptional(2908)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 52 times today

Home of the L.S.D. - Only Place On Earth where guests can enjoy Salt & Pepper / Ginger Garlic Lobster —- 3LB 35 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak & 7Lb Authentic Peking Duck ALL ON ONE TABLE Dim Sum & Chops featuring one of kind - Pastrami - Bacon Cheeseburger & French Onion Soup Dumplings.Voted Best New Restaurant 2018 by Thrillist - BEST STEAKHOUSE in NYC by NEWSWEEK 2019!

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7. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(1928)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 70 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.

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8. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

4.8

Exceptional(1394)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 13 times today

“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..

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9. Lundy's of Brooklyn

4.5

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Red Hook

Booked 3 times today

Lundy's was a beloved and nostalgic Brooklyn institution, re-known for it's fresh seafood dishes going all the way back to the 1920's. This culinary staple, recalled by many a New Yorker, revives vintage recipes and raw delights such as oysters, lobster, the "shore dinner", bisque and Huckleberry pie, while enhancing "surf & turf" it with sizzling porterhouse steak for two. Between vintage cocktails in crystal - stemmed glasses, live music and tunes from the 40's, 50's & 60's, this throw-back is a definite nod to a former era that speaks of old-world New York elegance and classic hospitality.

10. Bijan's Brooklyn

4.2

Awesome(231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Brooklyn

Booked 8 times today

Bijan's Brooklyn nestled in the heart of Boerum Hill is Brooklyn's "best secret". We have a cozy, intimate neighborhood feel with a warm wood burning fireplace paired with modern-bistro style cuisine offering a delicious culinary combination of American plates fused with Persian style spices & flare. Creative culinary plates such as the Persian spiced chicken wings leave the palette craving for more. Don't forget the mind blowing craft cocktails. For a great atmosphere, fabulous & friendly service, the staff would be happy to make you something to cure what ails ya!

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John
New York City •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful decor and overall vibe was warm and comfortable. Service was impeccable. Staff was friendly, polite, and very amenable. The food was fantastic and the ‘day in Coney Island ’ dessert was delicious, inventive, and a wonderful end to an amazing meal. The music however, was very out of place. Too loud and not the right mood. Should have been jazz, r&b, or soul.
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Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District
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4.4
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Pamela
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 12, 2025
That was our first time, my waitress was phenomenal Naliah.
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Brooklyn Chop HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• TriBeCa
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4.6
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Lisa
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2025
The food and the oysters were delicious and the service was excellent!
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Lundy's of BrooklynPrice: Expensive• American• Red Hook
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4.5
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Luis Enrique
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
I truly love this place. The food is delicious and the service is great.
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Bijan's BrooklynPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Brooklyn
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4.2
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grace
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Loved our experience we arrived June 5th on a quiet Thursday evening pretty late and the waitress was very accommodating and genuinely interested in our feedback. Food runner was also professional we just couldn’t hear her very soft voice but luckily the waitress was there to always explain the meal ! Will be going there again !
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MeadowsweetPrice: Expensive• American• Williamsburg
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4.9

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