Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Gowanus

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 188 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.

2. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(58)

Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 7 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

3. Casa Bond

4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 5 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

4. Essex

4.6

Exceptional(3184)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 18 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

5. Le B.

4.4

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 7 times today

Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.

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6. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

4.7

Exceptional(89)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Jersey City

Booked 2 times today

Open for Dinner Tuesday - Sunday.Opening for Brunch Saturdays & Sundays beginning 05/04.A memorable culinary journey awaits at 87 Sussex, a new gourmet experience offering refined dining in the heart of Jersey City in the quaint neighborhood of Paulus Hook at 87 Sussex Street. 87 Sussex is a true landmark of style featuring thoughtfully prepared menus inspired by global flavors and authentic ingredients, creating dishes of elevated American fare with special attention to delectable vegetarian dishes.

7. Luzzo's BK

4.7

Exceptional(147)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Cobble Hill

Booked 2 times today

LUZZO'S BK OFFERS THE AWARD-WINNING NEAPOLITAN-STYLE PIZZA MADE IN A WOOD-BURNING OVEN, ALONGSIDE SOUTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE. LOCATED ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IN BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, THIS COZY RESTAURANT BUILT BY THE PARTNERS THEMSELVES INCLUDES AN ECLECTIC BAR OVERLOOKING THE SIDEWALK WITH A SEASONAL MENU, A WELL-CURATED WINE LIST AND A FULL SEATED DINING ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN. THE RESTAURANT HAS AN AMAZING WEEKEND BRUNCH AND AN OPEN-AIR BACKYARD PATIO.

8. Cavatappi

4.9

Exceptional(57)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bensonhurst

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy adelicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

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9. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 22 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

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10. Tokugawa - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 11 times today

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Giouli
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server was a very kind lady and on top of our tables. Very sweet. Amazing food and the view is spectacular. One of my favorites restaurants in NYC.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Alex
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Perfect kind of fine dining experience - upscale, not uptight, incredible food, and really impeccable service. It is going to be hard to eat anywhere else for the next several months. We went to celebrate a birthday and engagement anniversary, and they made it very special and very aware that they knew and cared about it !
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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zoevip
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing! Hosted my birthday dinner there of 14 people and our waitress and their team were on top of it. Food was great, table and ambiance were great :) good value!
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Juan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Had a great experience. The food and drinks were a highlight - it was so tasty. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Service was a little slow but it was a busy night. Staff was very friendly. The noise level was my one complaint. It was mostly a normal noise level but some random songs would be extremely loud. It wasn’t bad enough to take away from the night.
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.6
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RobertA
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Nov 2023
Fantastic creative cuisine served by professionals in a beautiful space- what's not to like? Angie Mar's personal touch made it even better!
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Le B.Price: Very Expensive• European• West Village
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4.4

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

2. ASKA

3. Casa Bond

4. Essex

5. Le B.

6. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

7. Luzzo's BK

8. Cavatappi

9. Le Jardinier - New York

10. Tokugawa - Madison

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