Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn

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1. Pollo D'Oro

4.6

Exceptional(153)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown Brooklyn

Booked 3 times today

Our traditional Peruvian food and Pisco Bar bring the unique blend of flavours from Peru to New York. Winner of the best Ceviche 2017 in New York.

2. Curry Heights

4.7

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Brooklyn Heights

Booked 1 time today

Curry Heights is bringing you the very best of Indian Cuisine in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, NY. When considering a place to unwind testing delicious Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Saag Paneer, Samosas and many more.. come to Curry Heights.The contagious happy atmosphere full of foodies sharing laughter and a very good time is the perfect place to create special memories with friends and family.

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3. Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

Excellent(1043)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 17 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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4. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6931)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 155 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.

5. Lafayette

4.6

Exceptional(3123)

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 10 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.

6. Bond 45

4.5

Awesome(9406)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 88 times today

Located in the heart of Times Square, Bond 45 invites you on a culinary journey of exquisite Italian cuisine. Nestled conveniently next to Sweeney Todd and across from Hamilton, we offer a perfect blend of delectable dishes and a prime location for theatergoers. Savor the flavors of Italy with our diverse menu featuring house-made pasta, succulent seafood, specialty veal chops, and artisan thin crust pizzas. Our culinary creations are sure to delight your taste buds. Book your table at Bond 45 today and indulge in the perfect fusion of authentic Italian cuisine and the excitement of Broadway. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or a food lover, our restaurant promises an unforgettable experience!

7. Petite Boucherie

4.7

Exceptional(1328)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 32 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

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8. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4.6

Exceptional(8120)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Midtown East

Booked 18 times today

Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.

9. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3618)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 160 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. The Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, umbrellas, and heaters. 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.

10. Le Parisien

4.8

Exceptional(2232)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 11 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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Alessia
New York City •6 reviews
4.0
Dined today
We loved the location, the ambience and the coziness in general. It was not packed, which helped a lot with service, and the food arrived quickly. Noise level was high even if the place was not crowded. The food was good. Not great but pretty good overall.
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Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC FlatironPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gramercy Park
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4.3
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Ticole
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ambiance is amazing. Food was fine. But service was terrible.
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Papillon Bistro and BarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Midtown East
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3.9
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gloria
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
The service was beyond excellent. The food was nice The parking was hard.
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Pollo D'OroPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown Brooklyn
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4.6
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Michael
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Always a pleasure eating here. Fresh food and drink, great location and atmosphere.
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LafayettePrice: Expensive• French• NoHo
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4.6
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KeithM
Atlanta Metro •28 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 23, 2024
Basic interior, with cafe style furniture and seating but the food was surprisingly good!
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Curry HeightsPrice: Expensive• Indian• Brooklyn Heights
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4.7

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499 restaurants available nearby

1. Pollo D'Oro

2. Curry Heights

3. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

5. Lafayette

6. Bond 45

7. Petite Boucherie

8. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

9. The Odeon

10. Le Parisien

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