Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Gowanus

Kimmy was the best! I had friends coming from out of town and she was super patient in helping them choose what to eat with specific dietary restrictions they had. She also was attentive and friendly! Food was delicious and would definitely come again.

La Ripaille is one of those rare New York gems. Consistently great over so many years. - always inviting, warm and with classic French food. The service is equally friendly and the atmosphere is convivial. We will return soon.

Food was delicious (lamb chops) and the drinks (old fashioned and bold red wine) were excellent as well. The service was outstanding—it was fast in spite of being filled and the waiter very friendly and polite. The only issue was the maitre’d who was a bit testy when trying to convince us that we had to check in our winter coats and couldn’t hang them on the back of our chairs—a suggestion we ignored.

My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Manhattan. Their sushi is perfect. Omakase, tempura, udon, dine in or take out, you can’t make a bad choice here. Friendly and welcoming service.

The food at Brass was delicious and the sommelier, Brady, was fabulous. We especially enjoyed the Couronne De Gougeres, the Ricotta Gnudi, and the Pork Shoulder a la Moutarde. Brady, the sommelier, really added to the evening. He timed the pours so that we finished the bottle with the meal. At the end of the evening he gave us a delicious amaro-based digestif.