Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Gowanus

42 restaurants available nearby

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1. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio

4.7

Exceptional(1630)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 87 times today

Piccola Cucina Estiatorio offers typical Sicilian and Greek food.

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2. Rossini's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2138)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Murray Hill

Booked 44 times today

Located in the charming neighborhood of Murray Hill, Rossini's has been serving fine Northern Italian Cuisine for 46 years. The genuine friendliness and warm service makes diners feel right at home in this family owned restaurant. We specialize in Northern Italian Cuisine but also features dishes throughout the Italian Peninsula. Our cuisine is based on many long standing family recipes as well as new and innovative Italian presentations.Our menu offers a wide variety of pasta, chicken, veal and fish dishes or our chef will prepare your favorite dish if you don't see it on the menu.The large chairs and roomy interior provides an ambiance that is perfect for the important business lunch or the intimate romantic dinner.

3. SAPPE

4.6

Exceptional(55)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Greenwich Village

Booked 131 times today

SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.

4. Sushi Ryusei

4.8

Exceptional(416)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Murray Hill

Booked 7 times today

We are open to indoor seating, and take-out & delivery. Most of sushi counter seatings are for Omakase. We offer also regular menu a la carte, set menu, hot food, maki rolls as standard reservation. Click reservation the time ---> choose standard(tables) or counter. Another phone number (212)983-0525Sushi Ryusei is a new traditional Sushi restaurant located in Murray Hill. It features an Omakase Chef's Sushi Counter as well as traditional choices by former head chef Masato Oyama at Sushi of Gari Columbus and Sushi of Gari Tribeca. Our other skilled chef is also from sushi of Gari.

5. La Ripaille

4.9

Exceptional(1009)

Price: Moderate

• French • Greenwich Village

Booked 13 times today

Winner Best Restaurant in March 2018!Opened in 1980, La Ripaille is one of the oldest restaurants in West Village. Some of the regulars have been coming for as long as 25 years. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether it’s the celebrities who frequent, the children for whom we provide games & crayons, or the people who live in the Village. The owner, Alain Laurent, is integral in the day-to-day processes of La Ripaille. He daily scours the market for the freshest produce, often choosing the day’s specials based on his finds. This keeps the specials seasonal & unique. He decorates the ever changing wine list with the best wines available. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a terrace for the summer & a fireplace in the back for the winter. The candlelit tables light up French posters and paintings & fresh flowers decorate each table. For a taste of history and delicious French cuisine, visit La Ripaille. We have a seat just for you.

6. Il Totano

4.8

Exceptional(105)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • West Village

Booked 11 times today

Il Totano is a contemporary Southern Italian restaurant, focusing on pristine seafood, fresh crudo & house-made pastas. We are a casual fine dining restaurant that focuses on excellent food, service and beverage. Come say hi and have a great time with us!*Dress Code - Smart Casual*For parties of 7 or more, please contact the restaurant.*Corkage Fee - $45 per bottle with a maximum of 2 *Cake Fee - $8 per person

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7. The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse

4.8

Exceptional(75)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Meatpacking District

Booked 10 times today

The Champagne & Caviar Bar recalls the distinctive glamour of a vintage jewel box, presenting a carefully curated selection of the finest Champagnes, Petrossian Caviar and a menu of classic dishes in which caviar is the star. The space features a progression of hand-blown chandeliers, geometric floors of Italian marble, and an ornate coffered ceiling, punctuated by camel mohair velvet seating for an intimate, immersive experience.For group dining inquiries, please email: GHNYDR@rh.com

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8. Pierre Loti Union Square

4.7

Exceptional(206)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Union Square

Booked 23 times today

Named after the turn-of-the-century French novelist, Pierre Loti Union Square offers an extensive menu of European wines. French varietals dominate the offerings, but the selection includes a healthy mix of other regions and grapes (Austria, Italy, and even Turkey make appearances). There are daily pocket-friendly specials, and each pour comes with a little extra in a fancy carafe. The wine-friendly food menu includes an impressive choice of cheeses and small plates ranging from Mediterranean dips, salads and a delectable choice of chocolates for dessert. Vibe-wise, the ultra-dim lighting ensures the place stays rife with snuggly couples as well as groups of friends looking for an enjoyable night out.

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9. Brass & The Tusk Bar

4.3

Awesome(54)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • NoMad

Booked 2 times today

Two new high style projects in a historic Nomad hotel:THE TUSK BAR is a cocktail and oyster bar with its next door restaurant sibling BRASS offering an elegant yet playful menu from Michelin-starred chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra (Wildair, Bar Contra). Join us at The Tusk Bar (named a best bar in America by Esquire) for carefully made cocktails and seafood small plates; or at BRASS for a brasserie-inspired dinner reimagined for a new golden era of dining out in New York City. Both spaces are located through the lobby of the turn–of-the-century Evelyn hotel (est. 1903) and welcome walk-ins as well as accepting reservations.

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10. Brick Lane Curry House

4.0

Excellent(462)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • East Village

Brick Lane Curry House is a British type curry house reminiscent of an East London style Indian Restaurant. Brick Lane Curry House is an authentic Indian restaurant. We serve beer and wine.

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StephanieVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always delicious and staff always attentive! Always where we go when in Soho.
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Piccola Cucina EstiatorioPrice: Moderate• Italian• SoHo
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4.7
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Angela
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious flavorful dishes. We had the green curry (moderate spice), crying tiger, and Mama E La (my favorite dish hands down). We also had the ume dessert which was very unique. Cocktails were stellar too! The vibe there was boisterous, energized, and fun - quite reminiscent of a lively corner street vendor in Bangkok. Service once seated was perfect, but on arrival the host staff were a little frazzled and chaotic. Overall a positive experience and would return!
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SAPPEPrice: Expensive• Thai• Greenwich Village
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4.6
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SherifVIP
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious and creative omakase experience. Counter seating recommended.
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Sushi RyuseiPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Murray Hill
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4.8
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Michael
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always have a great experience at Rossini’s, good food, service, friendly staff and love going during the holidays. Love the neighborhood away from the chaos of Manhattan.
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Rossini's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Murray Hill
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4.8
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NancyVIP
New York City •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a favorite, and well worth the trip from uptown. Everyone deserves to retire, but it breaks my heart that this gem may soon be a fond memory. Amazing food, wonderful ambience. Skip the trip to Paris and head for Hudson Street.
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La RipaillePrice: Moderate• French• Greenwich Village
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4.9

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio

2. Rossini's Restaurant

3. SAPPE

4. Sushi Ryusei

5. La Ripaille

6. Il Totano

7. The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse

8. Pierre Loti Union Square

9. Brass & The Tusk Bar

10. Brick Lane Curry House

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