Best Lunch Restaurants in Gowanus

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AstoriaBattery Park CityBay RidgeBedford-StuyvesantBoerum HillBrooklyn Heights

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1. Simply Greek

4.2

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Park Slope

Simply Greek is a warm, friendly, family restaurant with a beautiful backyard patio. Bringing you a fresh variety of Whole fish, Greek specialties, & Homemade desserts that will bring your taste buds to Greece. Featuring some of Costa Lazaridis Greek wines & a full Bar make Simply Greek a perfect dinner destination.

A photo of Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron restaurant

2. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.2

Awesome(7096)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 80 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: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

3. Petite Boucherie

4.5

Awesome(1380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 28 times today

Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

4. Lafayette

4.5

Awesome(3131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 20 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

A photo of Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St. restaurant

5. Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.

4.8

Exceptional(2536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 34 times today

Piccola Cucina Osteria it's our gem in the heart of SoHo. The Chef and owner Philip Guardione opened in January 2013 to bring in the city the real taste of Sicily. Friendly service with a buzzy atmosphere, all in a typical Italian restaurant setting. It is matched by home cooking like you would expect to eat in Italy, which is one of the keys to the success of the restaurant. Fully renovated in 2021 the location looks warm and cozy. Our other two Piccola Cucina locations in Manhattan are:Piccola Cucina Estiatorio ( 75 Thompson street )Piccola Cucina Uptown ( 106 E 60th Street )Piccola Cucina Osteria accepts online requests for parties smaller than 6 guests only.If you are looking for a bigger party or special event, please contact us info@piccolacucinagroup.comThank you

6. Frankies Spuntino

4.9

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carroll Gardens

Booked 40 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.

7. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3747)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 180 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

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8. Del Frisco's Grille - World Trade Center

4.5

Awesome(848)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 33 times today

Del Frisco’s Grille is the latest addition to the fabulous array of Battery Park restaurants. Surrounded by West Street, the Hudson River, Vesey and Liberty Streets, this is one of the best New York restaurants and is the new destination for dining, drinks and socializing in the Financial District. From bold flavors to market-fresh ingredients and hand-crafted cocktails, this menu is distinctive, delicious and sure to get your friends talking.

9. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2282)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 27 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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10. Gjelina - New York

4.6

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • East Village

Booked 174 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.

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donnaVIP
New York City •103 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
We loved the atmosphere of Serra by Berriera! It was an oasis away from the main floor of Eataly. The service was excellent and the menu had plenty to offer. The tagliatelle with short rib was very tasty, as was my husband's gnocchi. We will be back!
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.2
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Jeremy
Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very small dining area. Amazing food from start to finish. Don’t attempt without a reservation.
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Piccola Cucina Osteria - Spring St.Price: Expensive• Italian• SoHo
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4.8
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JenniferVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Warm, cozy locale with good Lighting Tasty menu: Beet salad, beef Bourgognon, octopus were delicious. My son ordered the duck and it was a little fatty. Excellent desserts, we tried the Tarte Au Citron and Basque Cheesecske. Wonderful experience overall Great waitstaff
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Petite BoucheriePrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.5
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Kadriye
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
Lafayette in New York never disappoints! I first visited with my girlfriends for my birthday, and this time, I went with my family—it was just as wonderful. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service is excellent, and the food is absolutely delicious. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Whether for a special occasion or a casual outing, Lafayette is always a great choice. Highly recommend!
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LafayettePrice: Expensive• French• NoHo
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4.5
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OpenTable DinerVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Simply Greek was simply marvelous!!! Already plotting my return trip!!!
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Simply GreekPrice: Expensive• Greek• Park Slope
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4.2

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