AlMar 111 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

"Hands-down the best restaurant in Dumbo. A very relaxed Italian spot filled with neighborhood locals that make you feel at home. Includes a great cocktail and wine menu crafted with much thought. Great for dinner, but don't sleep on their sneaky good lunch and brunch options. Their weekly rotating menu of specials paired with their seasonal standards/favorites ensures you'll always find a great new dish to try."

"We had a small celebratory work dinner here. Staff was so hospitable, the atmosphere was festive and cozy, and the food was amazing. Dishes were served family-style and there was plenty of food for everyone. They did such a nice job “personalizing” our event and even had our logo printed on the menus, such a nice touch! Al Mar is equally suitable for a casual dinner or a special celebration. It got quite crowded for a weekday, and you can tell this charming place is a neighborhood staple."

"As I lay here writing to you, I still reminisce on the flavor that smacked me in my mouth at the first bite of the Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta! Whoever came up with this recipe is blessed by the gods of ratatouille! My friend had Spaghetti which I had a taste of but still preferred my Rigatoni. At this point I just might name my dog Rigatoni so I never forget what I experienced here. We also had the Chicken with potatoes and green beans entree which was juicy with the perfect crisp around the skin. The skin held on to seasoning. A mastery level one must acquire to deliver a flavorful masterpiece. Lastly we had some dessert. Where all this food went? Is beyond us too. We figured if the meals are so good, the dessert will probably take the cake…pun intended. So we followed our heart and I ordered the hazelnut gelato. It was everything my heart desired. If you like to focus on just hazelnut flavor, request to not have the chocolate sauce because it does have a dark chocolate flavor to it. We walked from our previous location so I can’t speak too much to parking. Service was great by both hostess and waitress. Ambiance is suitable for a cozy date or lowkey celebration. It is a small restaurant so be sure to have a reservation so you won’t have to stand long outside. There’s no waiting space inside. Highly recommend!"

"My wife and I had been to AlMar for brunch once before, had ordered the Nizzarda salad and Eggs in a Cloud, and had agreed that we most definitely would go back. We did so yesterday, talking about the Nizzarda and Cloud as we made our way over the Manhattan Bridge to get there. Yes, we ordered and loved the exact same dishes the second time around. Yes, the wines were also excellent. Yes, the bartender was amazing. Yes, the host/manager was a consummate professional. Yes, we look forward to going back. (Just in case anyone was asking these questions… ;) )."

"We had our rehearsal dinner here in 2021. The food from that rehearsal dinner was wonderful and abundant. Ever since then we wanted to come back. The brunch menu was equally great. I love my “Egg in the cloud” dish. The ricotta crostini was great."