Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn

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1. Fogo de Chao - Brooklyn

3.8

Excellent(141)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown Brooklyn

Booked 102 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

2. Botte Brooklyn

4.6

Exceptional(117)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Brooklyn

Booked 13 times today

Italian Restaurant and cocktail bar. Serving a typical Roman Italian menu including fresh homemade pastas, thin crust pizzas fish, meat with an innovative cocktail list.

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5198)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 197 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. 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.

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4. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 99 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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5. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 180 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: From September 4th to September 26th, our roof will be undergoing repairs. Regular service will not be disrupted but please be advised that our usual ceiling decorations will not be on display while these repairs are taking place. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

6. Hawksmoor NYC

4.6

Exceptional(2560)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 160 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in the restored Assembly Hall of the landmarked United Charities Building, Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that celebrates all-natural, pasture-reared, and traditionally dry-aged beef. Our beef is seasoned simply with sea salt and cooked over live-fire charcoal. Our seafood is locally and sustainably sourced from northeastern waters and we use small-farm produce whenever possible. On Sunday afternoons Hawksmoor keeps with the tried-and-true British tradition and features a Sunday Roast. Completing our offerings are award-winning cocktails, including New York City's coldest martini, and a carefully curated wine selection. The restaurant houses 150 in the dining room and 35 in the bar area. There are also two private dining rooms that can hold 12 people and serve exclusive, family-style menus.

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7. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 73 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

8. Café Mars

4.9

Exceptional(79)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 12 times today

Café Mars is an unusual Italian restaurant. Come see what we mean!For parties larger than 6 please email info@cafemarsbk.com to help craft your hassle free dining experience!

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9. Zaytinya - New York

4.5

Awesome(567)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NoMad

Booked 92 times today

Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José Andrés' deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines. Zaytinya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

10. Chambers

4.9

Exceptional(544)

Price: Moderate

• American • TriBeCa

Booked 38 times today

Whether you're visiting from down the block here in Tribeca or from halfway around the world, Chambers aspires to be on top of your list of favorite neighborhood restaurants. We keep it down-to-earth. We're bound to start you off with something great to drink, alcoholic or not, and maybe some snacks while you look over the menu. We went to market this morning and we're going to make some delicious home cooked food and listen to some groovy music. And we've put together an excellent collection of soulful wines, spirits, and fermented beverages that we're excited to share with you. At the end of the day, we're having a few people over for dinner. We look forward to welcoming you in.

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Isabellah
Mississippi •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
such a good restaurant, a cool spot for pictures while eating. Our waiter was incredible and so was the food!
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3
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Trishvip
New York City •89 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great meal with fantastic service at this and all the Cecconi's locations that I have frequented worldwide. We were happy to get a table with a view and try some creative cuisine. The whipped ricotta with truffle was superb. I feel like a lot of restaurants have the same menus these days and the chef really puts his own spin on some basic items and really makes them mouth watering. Quite the enjoyable experience!
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Melinda
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Ozzy and Violet and the rest of the staff were super amazing. They took great care of us and I will definitely be back. The staff were very attentive. Everything was just on point and I love the ambience.
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Fogo de Chao - BrooklynPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown Brooklyn
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3.8
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TravelingGuyvip
Orange County •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food and great service! This location has a better vibe and much better service than the Murray Hill location.
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Little Ruby's Cafe - West VillagePrice: Moderate• Australian• West Village
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4.7
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Lance
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Had a lovely dinner here. Good wine, menu selection, drinks. Had the lasagna, which was fantastic. My friend had the carbonara, which he enjoyed.
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Botte BrooklynPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Brooklyn
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4.6

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477 restaurants available nearby

1. Fogo de Chao - Brooklyn

2. Botte Brooklyn

3. Cecconi's Dumbo

4. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

5. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

6. Hawksmoor NYC

7. Nami Nori West Village

8. Café Mars

9. Zaytinya - New York

10. Chambers

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