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Café Mars, Brooklyn, NY
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Café Mars

$50 and over
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2023

From the OpenTable editors: There's inventive, and then there's this Gowanus Italian restaurant. A special MICHELIN award for outstanding service is reason enough to visit, but dishes like jell-olives and fluke crudo in aged parmesan have set social media aflame and given New York a rare new take on Italian cooking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (347) 987-4225
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Park Slope
  • Cross Street
    corner of 3rd Ave. and President St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    R- Union St. F/G- Carroll St.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes 2024

    USD 125.00 per person

    18 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
    Here we go again, Feast of the Seven Fishes is back at Café Mars! For our final week of 2024, we put aside our usual "unusual Italian" menu, and serve our version of the Feast. Come join us for a 7-course holiday celebration! The Feast is a cherished opportunity for us to celebrate a favorite Italian tradition and infuse it with the Café Mars spirit. A memorable holiday evening awaits: indulgent seafood dishes, festive vibes and celebratory beverage pairings (N/A avail). Bring your friends and family for an unusual take on an age-old tradition! The Feast at Café Mars is a set menu for $125/guest. Beverages are available a la carte. Some allergies/diets can be accommodated, please reach out to info@cafemarsbk.com with any questions.
    Feast of the Seven Fishes 2024 photo
  • Large Party Pre Fix Reservation (5-6 guests)

    USD 85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For parties of more than four guests, we offer a pre-fixe menu that showcases our favorite menu items and our favorite way to dine -- family style! For this menu, the party will receive an array of snacks, followed by an antipasti course. Then, all four of our house made pastas and a couple of big dishes will round out the meal. To finish, you'll get to try all of our desserts!
    Large Party Pre Fix Reservation (5-6 guests) photo

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Innovative

  • Brooklyn

    Best Service

  • Brooklyn

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Mars in Brooklyn delights diners with its "amazing" and "creative" Italian cuisine. Known for its unique dishes like Jell-olives and parmesan-cured fluke, the restaurant offers an evolving menu that surprises and satisfies. With "wonderful staff" and a "fun atmosphere," it's perfect for any special occasion.

86 Reviews
  1. Marc

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit and they really outdid themselves with their Feast of the Seven Fishes. Top notch service and accommodations, fun and pleasant atmosphere, and innovative dishes that blew us away.

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  2. jill

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our sixth time going to Café Mars and every time we go it’s the best meal we’ve ever had. It blows our mind how it keeps get better and better and there is honestly no other restaurant like it. The ambience is so cool and the food is Incredible. 

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  3. harvey

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the restaurant. The staff all were attentive and food excellent Will definitely return again

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  4. Stephen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding food AND service. It was like we were a part of the family. Can't wait to go again!

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  5. Joy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was absolutely delicious, innovative and consistent from start to finish. The presentation was out of this world (hence the name ;). Staff was knowledgeable and super friendly. Everyone at my table was super impressed. Cannot wait to go back!!

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  6. Brittany

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Mars is one of my favorite spots. There’s so much whimsy in each dish and the food always blows me away. It’s a spot I love to share with friends who love good and memorable food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favor and transport yourself to Mars for an evening. Delightfully weird and tremendously tasty, this innovative restaurant is a guaranteed good time. Paul D'avino and co are all stars as creating a welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable meal. From the cocktails to the pastas to the science behind melty cheese - top notch meal. No notes!

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  8. Kei

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely place! Birthday date for my partner and we were amazed by the food, design, and the cocktails. Everything was great!

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  9. Andrew

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Cafe Mars. Great service and excellent food. My new favorite in the neighborhood.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot! Contemporary, modern plays on Italian classics. Staff is super attentive and friendly. Will be going back soon!

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FAQs

Café Mars is rated 4.9 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Café Mars

272 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-1002

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross Street
    corner of 3rd Ave. and President St.
  • Area
    Park Slope
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    R- Union St. F/G- Carroll St.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking
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