Gargiulo's
Coney Island-Sea Gate, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Gargiulo's is the Coney Island pick when a sit-down Italian meal makes more sense than boardwalk snacks or a louder group format. Book it for family dinners, relaxed occasions, and a traditional dining-room feel; cross-shop Totonno's for pizza, Nathan's Famous for speed, and KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot for interactive groups.
About Gargiulo's
Gargiulo's is a New York City venue that is open most days, closed Tuesday, and lists a business casual dress code.
A better fit for plans built around hours and dress code
The smart expectation here is not a scripted tasting arc or any other specific format. Plan around the basics instead: Gargiulo's is open Monday 12–9 PM, closed Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday 12–9:30 PM, open Friday and Saturday 12–10:30 PM, and open Sunday 12–9 PM.
For a repeat visit, the most useful planning detail is schedule control. Friday and Saturday have the latest closing time, while Tuesday is not an option. The dress code is business casual, so choose polished, comfortable clothing and check the venue's own channels for the latest reservation, menu, and service details.
Who should book it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Gargiulo's when its hours, business casual dress code, and New York City location fit the plan. If you are comparing other options, consider Nathan's Famous, Boardwalk Beer Garden, Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano, Teura Italian Restaurant, or KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot based on the kind of outing you want and the most current information from each venue.
For broader planning, use the New York City restaurants guide, then pair the night with the New York City bars guide or compare stay options through the New York City hotels guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–9 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 2911 W 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gargiulos.com
- Phone
- +17182664891
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gargiulo’s reads like a living chapter of Brooklyn history. The dining room has been operating from the same address since 1907, and the piece emphasizes its role as a neighborhood banquet hall and civic institution rather than a modernist reinvention. The restaurant’s atmosphere is rooted in old-school Italian-American warmth, family tables, red-sauce traditions and generations of repeat guests, so the room feels historic and inviting rather than sleek or trend-forward. It’s the sort of place where the décor and dining customs register as continuity: familiar, comforting and resolutely of its time and place.
Best For
Gargiulo’s is best for family dinners, group gatherings and milestone celebrations that call for a large table and a dose of tradition. The restaurant is a banquet-room institution where multiple generations return to mark occasions, so it suits anniversary meals, birthday dinners and other special events with ample seating and a convivial atmosphere. It deliberately contrasts with tasting-menu, fine-dining formats, making it a go-to for people seeking classic Italian-American dishes served in a generous, communal setting: especially in the evening dinner service.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the restaurant’s red-sauce staples and signature preparations. Baked clams, the house veal dishes, fettuccine verdi alla Gargiulo, and chicken scarpariello are representative offerings and sensible anchors for a shared meal. Given the venue’s banquet-hall character, plan to order across appetizers and mains to pass family-style, and prioritize the signatures if you want a clear sense of the restaurant’s century-old approach to Italian-American cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant old-world dining rooms with warm family atmosphere, beautifully decorated for holidays, and nostalgic charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Very Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Buffet
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- baked clams
- veal dishes
- fettuccine verdi alla gargiulo
- chicken scarpariello
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2911 W 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants faster and more casual, choose Nathan's Famous. If the craving is pizza rather than a broader Italian meal, choose Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano.
For a livelier group dinner, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is the better substitute. For drinks before or after, Boardwalk Beer Garden is the more natural move.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Coney Island and nearby Brooklyn dining
Gargiulo's is the more formal sit-down choice compared with Nathan's Famous, which is better for speed, lower-commitment eating, and a classic boardwalk stop. If the decision is a full meal versus a quick bite, Gargiulo's wins for table comfort; Nathan's wins when time and cost control matter more than ambiance.
Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano is the better pick when the craving is specifically pizza, while Gargiulo's is stronger for a broader Italian restaurant occasion. Teura Italian Restaurant is the closest Italian cross-shop in this set, so compare the two when the priority is cuisine rather than location or occasion feel.
For groups, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is better when the meal should be interactive and high-energy. Boardwalk Beer Garden makes more sense for drinks-led plans. Gargiulo's is the safer booking when the group wants a conventional dinner with less noise and less self-directed cooking.
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Compare Gargiulo's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gargiulo's | New York City | No published awards | |
| Nathan's Famous | New York City | No published awards | |
| Totonno’s Pizzeria Napolitano | New York City | Pizzeria | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2222023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot | New York City | No published awards | |
| Teura Italian Restaurant | New York City | No published awards | |
| Boardwalk Beer Garden | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Gargiulo's?
Other options to compare include Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano, Teura Italian Restaurant, Nathan's Famous, Boardwalk Beer Garden, and KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot.
How far ahead should I book Gargiulo's?
Plan around the hours: Monday 12–9 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday and Thursday 12–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 12–10:30 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gargiulo's?
The hours begin at 12 PM on every open day, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Is Gargiulo's good for a special occasion?
The venue's New York City location, business casual dress code, and weekly hours, including later closing times on Friday and Saturday, make it a straightforward option to consider.
